RISK ASSESSMENT METHODSTATEMENT (RAMS)TEMPLATEA Risk Assessment Method Statement (RAMS) is a two-part safety document used in construction, maintenance, and engineering to plan site-based work safely. The risk assessment part identifies hazards, who could be harmed, and what controls are needed. The method statement part outlines, step by step, how the work will be carried out safely.This RAMS template covers the full scope of a site-based task, from hazard identification and equipment checks to emergency procedures and operative sign-off. A RAMS is a mandatory part of safe site management for the following reasons:01RISK ASSESSMENT METHOD STATEMENTIt is legally required in most jurisdictions for any site-based activity involving significant riskIt is recognised globally against CDM (Construction, Design and Management)Regulations 2015, ISO 45001, and equivalent local standardsSite access at projects depends on a submitted and approved RAMS before work startsAudit-proof documentation in the event of an HSE inspection, incident, or legal disputeIt strengthens tendering and pre-qualification submissions across industriesIt reduces incidents by addressing hazards and controls before work beginsIt keeps everyone informed with a single, briefed document covering procedures andemergency actionsThis Template Is Ideal ForContractors and subcontractors submitting RAMS for client approvalSite and project managers with CDM or equivalent regulatory responsibilitiesFacilities and maintenance teams carrying out site worksTrade contractors needing a ready-to-submit safety documentHealth and safety officers reviewing safe systems of workSafety consultants preparing RAMS on behalf of clientsNote: The templates/guides in our Content Library were created by the SDS Manager Team to help you manage site operations effectively. They are provided as reference tools and should be tailored to match your specific project needs, company policies, and industry standards. SDS Manager does not guarantee that these templates meet legal, regulatory, or contractual requirements. Users are responsible for reviewing and adapting each template to ensure compliance with their operational and legal obligations.RISK ASSESSMENT METHOD STATEMENT TEMPLATE02HOW TO USE THIS TEMPLATEEach section in this template serves a specific purpose and is designed to be completed sectionby section before any site work begins.SectionHow to Use It1. Project and Document InformationFill in the core details, name of the responsible person,and dates of issuing and review2. Scope of WorkDescribe the task clearly and tick everyone who may beinvolved in or around the work area3. Site Access, Welfare, and StorageRecord access routes, welfare locations, and any permitsthat need to be in place before operatives arrive4. Plant, Equipment, and Hazardous MaterialsList all equipment and hazardous substances; confirminspections and safety data sheets are in place5. Risk AssessmentUse the matrix to rate each hazard, then record the controlmeasures and residual risk for each one6. PPE RequirementsTick every item required, so operatives know exactlywhat to wear7. Method StatementWrite out each task step in plain language,including the key safety action that goes with it8. Working at HeightComplete only if work at height is involved;record equipment type, inspection status, and fall arrest details9. Emergency ProceduresFill in all contacts, locations, and response proceduresso every operative knows the plan before work starts10. Training and CompetencyList every operative, their relevant cards or certifications,and confirm site induction has been completed11. Operative Sign-OffBrief all operatives on this document and collect signaturesbefore work begins12. Review and Amendment LogUpdate this log every time the RAMS is revised,including the reason for the change