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Risk Assessment & Method Statement
PREFIX-RAMS-05
Revision 1.0
Uncontrolled when printed
Drainage, Gully & Chamber Works
Installing and maintaining drainage runs, gullies, chambers and connections
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Document control
| Document reference | PREFIX-RAMS-05 | Revision | 1.0 |
| Document type | Generic RAMS (site specific detail per job) | Status | Master template |
| Prepared by | Date issued | ||
| Reviewed / approved by | Next review date |
1. Job & site details (complete per job)
| Project / job no. | Client / Principal Contractor | ||
| Site address | Date of works | ||
| Site contact | No. of operatives | ||
| Site supervisor | Anticipated duration | ||
| what3words (work area) | what3words (access / meet) |
2. Scope of works
Operatives excavate for, install, connect and maintain drainage, pipe runs, gullies, catchpits and chambers, including breaking out, laying, jointing and reinstating.
Deep or enclosed chambers may be confined spaces; where so, the Confined Space Entry RAMS applies.
3. Sequence of work (method statement)
3.1 Arrival & set up
- Sign in as required and attend the site induction. Confirm access, welfare, parking and any client or principal contractor rules.
- Brief this RAMS to all operatives. Everyone signs the register. Confirm competence, tickets and cards required for the task.
- Walk the work area and carry out a dynamic risk assessment. Record any site specific hazards in section 8 and agree controls before starting.
- Confirm mobile signal, first aid provision, nearest A&E and emergency arrangements. Set out exclusion zones, barriers and signage.
3.2 Excavation
- Confirm buried services (drawings plus CAT & Genny); hand dig near known services. Support, batter or step excavation sides for depth and ground.
- Keep spoil and plant back from the edge; provide safe access, edge protection and lighting; inspect daily.
3.3 Installation & connection
- Lay and joint pipes and set chambers to line and level. Use mechanical aids for heavy units and covers.
- Do not enter a chamber classed as a confined space without atmosphere testing, a permit and a rescue plan.
- Manage water, pump or divert as needed; beware contaminated water and foul drainage; wash hands before eating.
4. Risk assessment
Risk = Likelihood x Severity. Left rating is before controls, right rating is the residual rating with controls in place. Low 1-6, Medium 8-12, High 15-25.
| Hazard | Who is at risk | L | S | R | Control measures | L | S | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contact with buried services | Operatives | 4 | 5 | 20 | Service drawings, CAT & Genny sweep, permit to dig, hand dig within 500mm, services marked up | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| Collapse of excavation | Operatives | 4 | 5 | 20 | Batter, step or trench box, daily inspection, spoil and plant kept back from edge, no lone entry | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| Plant / pedestrian interface | All on site | 4 | 4 | 16 | Segregated zones, banksman on all moves, 360 visibility aids, hi vis, reversing alarms | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Foul water / biological hazard | Operatives | 3 | 3 | 9 | Gloves and waterproofs, no eating or smoking in the work area, welfare and hand wash before breaks | 1 | 3 | 3 |
5. Site specific hazards (complete on site)
| Site specific hazard identified | Control measure | Actioned by |
|---|---|---|
6. Emergency arrangements (complete per site)
| In an emergency | Call 999. Give the what3words location for the casualty. Send someone to the access point to direct the ambulance. |
|---|---|
| Site what3words / address | |
| Nearest A&E hospital | |
| Nominated first aider | |
| Assembly / muster point |
7. Briefing register
| Name (print) | Company | Signature | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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