A complete set of RAMS consists of two documents: a Risk Assessment and a Method Statement. Build the Risk Assessment first, then create the Method Statement from it.
Creating a Risk Assessment
1. Go to Risk Assessments from the Safety Pack menu.
2. Select All Templates to browse the available options.
3. Find the template appropriate to the type of work and press Copy to New Assessment.
4. Complete the project details: contract name, job duration, site address, client contact, and main contractor.
5. In the Persons Affected section, tick all relevant groups: employees, members of the public, subcontractors, etc.
6. Go to Hazards and Controls. Review the pre-loaded hazards (shown with a green tick), untick any that don’t apply, and add any additional hazards relevant to your work.
7. Check the risk scoring section within Hazards and Controls — this is easy to miss as it’s not displayed separately. Make sure likelihood and severity scores are set correctly for each hazard.
8. Go to PPE Requirements. Select the appropriate PPE for the job. If you’re unsure which specific code applies, use the generic options (e.g. hard hat, hi-vis, gloves, eye protection) — these are the safest choice.
9. Press Update, then Mark Complete.
10. Press Create Method Statement to proceed.
Note: Anything that reads ‘Your Company’ in the template will automatically be replaced with your company name when the document is issued or printed. Do not replace these placeholders manually.
✓ Tip: Use the page navigation arrows rather than clicking Next repeatedly — it’s faster and less prone to skipping sections.
Creating a Method Statement
1. After completing the Risk Assessment, the system will prompt you to create a Method Statement.
2. Enter a name and reference number for the method statement.
3. Review and tick in the relevant work stages and activities.
4. Add any site-specific details.
5. Save and mark as complete.
Updating existing RAMS
• Before editing an existing Risk Assessment or Method Statement, either rename it or archive the original first.
• Editing without archiving creates duplicate versions and makes it unclear which is current.
• If you want to keep the original, change the document title before saving the update.
• If you want to replace the original, archive it before making changes.
Re-issue updated documents via My Tasks if they need to be redistributed