Excavation collapse
- Trench support / battering back
- Barriers and signage
- Spoil 1 m from edge
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What's included
Everything you need to prepare a practical groundworker RAMS.
- HSE-aligned groundwork hazard library
- Excavation safety and CAT scan examples
- 5×5 risk matrix with pre/post controls
- Professional PDF export with your branding
- Digital sign-off and audit trail
Common groundworker jobs
RAMS Builder includes guided examples for these typical groundworker tasks.
TrenchingDrainage installationKerbs and slabsFoundationsConcretingFootpath and hardstanding
Typical hazards and controls
Pre-loaded hazards and controls for groundworker work.
Buried services strike
- CAT & Genny scan completed
- Hand dig within 500 mm
- Service plans obtained
Plant / pedestrian interface
- Exclusion zones established
- Banksman in place
- Hi-vis mandatory
Uneven ground / slips
- Housekeeping
- Suitable footwear
- Walkways maintained
Silica dust (cutting slabs / kerbs)
- Wet cutting methods
- RPE (FFP3 mask)
- Dust suppression
Method statement steps
A typical method sequence for groundworker work.
- 1Locate underground services (CAT scan)
- 2Set up exclusion zones and signage
- 3Excavate safely (trench support as required)
- 4Install drainage / services / foundations
- 5Backfill and compact in layers
- 6Reinstate surface and tidy site
Example output
Review a fully featured groundworker RAMS example with hazards, permits, COSHH, and sign-off details.
Groundworker example RAMS PDF
See how the finished document is structured before you customise it for the live site.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about groundworker RAMS.
What CAT scan controls should be in a groundwork RAMS?
Include CAT & Genny scan before any excavation, reference to service plans from utility providers, hand digging within 500 mm of detected services, and the competence requirement for the CAT operator.
What trench support should I note in my RAMS?
Specify the support method (proprietary trench box, sheeting and strutting, or battering back). Include depth triggers—generally 1.2 m+ needs support—and inspection requirements.
How do I address plant and pedestrian interfaces?
Include exclusion zones, banksman requirements, vehicle/pedestrian segregation, and hi-vis PPE. Reference HSE guidance HSG144 'The Safe Use of Vehicles on Construction Sites'.
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