RAMS (Risk Assessment & Method Statement)

What are RAMS?

RAMS (Risk Assessment and Method Statement) are health and safety documents that identify hazards, assess risks, and define safe working procedures for specific tasks or projects.

RAMS Components

Risk Assessment

• Hazard identification - What could cause harm
• Risk evaluation - Likelihood and severity
• Control measures - How risks are mitigated
• Residual risk - Remaining risk after controls

Method Statement

• Scope of work - What's being done
• Sequence of operations - Step-by-step process
• Resources required - People, equipment, materials
• Safety measures - PPE, permits, exclusion zones

Why RAMS Matter

RAMS are essential for:

• Legal compliance with Health & Safety at Work Act
• CDM Regulations requirements
• Client requirements for contractor management
• Insurance purposes demonstrating due diligence
• Audit trail for incident investigation

RAMS for Energy Installations

Typical energy installation RAMS cover:

• Working at height (roof-mounted solar)
• Electrical isolation procedures
• Manual handling of panels/equipment
• Working in confined spaces
• Hot works (if applicable)
• Lone working

RAMS Challenges

Common issues with RAMS:

• Generic documents not site-specific
• Outdated information from changing regulations
• Version control across multiple projects
• Accessibility for field engineers
• Compliance tracking across teams

JobWay RAMS Automation

Shocking Energy's RAMS solution provides:

• Template library with industry-standard content
• Dynamic generation based on job details
• Version control and audit history
• Mobile access for field teams
• Digital sign-off and compliance tracking