Hot Works RAMS Template UK
A RAMS template for UK hot works — welding, cutting, grinding, soldering and brazing. Add permit-to-work, fire watch and emergency access prompts to suit the site.
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 hot works risks covered
- fire from sparks and hot slag
- sparks travelling into voids and adjacent areas
- welding fumes and ventilation
- gas cylinders — handling, storage and leaks
- fire watch during and after the work
- emergency access and means of escape
- burns and eye injury
- interfaces with combustible materials and stored stock
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
Start free and build an editable RAMS you can review, adapt and export.