Excavation and Groundworks RAMS Template UK
A RAMS template for UK excavation, drainage and groundworks. Add prompts for service scanning, shoring, plant exclusion zones and edge protection.
Who this is for
For small UK contractors, subcontractors, sole traders and site managers who need to prepare RAMS for client or principal contractor review.
What the RAMS can include
- job details
- site details
- risk assessment
- method statement steps
- PPE
- plant and equipment
- permits
- training and competence
- monitoring and review
- sign-off
- COSHH / hazardous substances where relevant
- PDF, DOCX and text export
Common excavation and groundworks risks covered
- excavation collapse
- underground services — electrical, gas, water and telecoms
- plant and machinery near edges
- water ingress and unstable ground
- falls into excavations
- contaminated ground
- manual handling of pipes and materials
- site traffic and pedestrian segregation
COSHH support where relevant
Add COSHH / hazardous substance prompts where substances or process-generated hazards may be relevant, such as dust, fumes, cement products, solvents, paints, adhesives or fuels. Always check the actual Safety Data Sheet.
Why use Risk and Method
- Start free
- Create editable RAMS
- Export PDF and DOCX
- Add COSHH prompts and SDS files
- Create similar RAMS for repeat jobs
- Built for UK construction workflows
- No complicated H&S platform setup
Important
Suggested risks, controls, method steps and COSHH prompts are general prompts only. They must be reviewed and adapted by a competent person for the actual site conditions, task, workforce, equipment, substances, interfaces and current guidance.
Create your RAMS
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