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Browse older RAMS, risk assessment, method statement, and COSHH guidance from the RAMS Builder archive.
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Every contractor on every job needs a risk assessment. But many get rejected for being too generic or missing key legal references. This guide walks you through the process from scratch, so you end up with a document that actually protects your workers and keeps HSE satisfied.
By RAMS Builder · Updated 3 June 2026
Most tradespeople know they should have RAMS for their work. Not many know what a good one actually looks like in practice. This guide walks through how to write RAMS for small construction jobs quickly, properly, and without the jargon.
By RAMS Builder · Updated 16 April 2026
RIDDOR reporting is one of the most commonly misunderstood areas of health and safety law. Get it wrong and you risk prosecution. Get it right and you protect yourself, your workers, and your business. Here's what every contractor needs to know.
By RAMS Builder · Updated 14 April 2026
Most domestic clients don't know they have legal duties under CDM 2015. If you're a contractor working in people's homes, this guide explains what's expected of your client and how to protect yourself when they have no idea.
By RAMS Builder · Updated 13 April 2026
A Construction Phase Plan is a core CDM 2015 document for managing construction-phase health and safety. This guide covers minimum content, who usually prepares it, and how to write a project-specific CPP for review.
By RAMS Builder · Updated 7 April 2026
Eliminate, reduce, isolate, control, PPE, the hierarchy of risk controls is the foundation of all risk assessment. But most people apply it incorrectly. Here is the complete guide to using it properly in construction RAMS.
By RAMS Builder · Updated 5 April 2026