Best Method Statement Software UK — Comparison
Build a clear method statement in minutes with Riskora, then edit the work sequence and download a professional PDF. Compare three approaches below: Riskora's structured builder, HASpod's online templates and HandsHQ's RAMS platform. This Riskora-published guide uses the linked product and pricing sources to help you choose the workflow and plan you need.
UK (RAMS) example document — Two-Storey Rear Extension — 14 Birchwood Lane, Reading. Client: Mr & Mrs A. Whitfield (Private Client). Site: 14 Birchwood Lane, Reading, RG1 5JT. Scope: Construction of a two-storey rear extension (6.4m × 4.2m) to an existing semi-detached dwelling. Works comprise breaking out of existing rear elevation, trench-fill foundations to 1.0m, traditional cavity blockwork to first floor, pre-stressed concrete lintels, timber roof structure with natural slate finish, plus alterations to existing rear wall to form structural opening with rolled steel joist (RSJ 203×102 UB23). Works programmed over 9 weeks with a peak site team of 6 operatives. Hazards assessed: Manual handling — blocks, lintels, plasterboard, Working at height — independent scaffold & roof structure, Buried services strike during excavation, Collapse of excavation / trench wall, Hand-arm vibration (HAVS) — breaking out, drilling, Silica dust — cutting blocks, brick, concrete, Vehicle/pedestrian segregation — narrow domestic street.
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Feature Comparison
| Feature | Riskora | HASpod | HandsHQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Method-statement workflow | Guided builder; method statement alongside risk assessment | Select and edit method-statement templates online | RAMS creation with editable content |
| Published entry offer | Free plan; Starter £29/month | Documents Plan £799/year plus VAT | Basic from £44/month excluding VAT |
| Allowance or plan detail | Starter: 10 completed safety documents/month | Template-library access; 10 users included | Basic monthly: 1 RAMS/month |
| Output and team considerations | PDF; branding from Pro; projects and roles from Team | Branded PDF; saved edits and team sharing | PDF output; compare individual and team plans |
Individual Tool Breakdowns
Riskora
Turn a job brief into a structured method statement in minutes, with the work sequence alongside the risk assessment in a professional RAMS PDF. Bring editing, sign-off, branding and team records together as your requirements grow.
Best for: Contractors who want to create job-specific method statements quickly and keep the risk assessment and work sequence together.
Strengths
- Guided work sequence with trade-specific content
- Professional PDF download
- Document QA checks support structure, risk logic and content review
- One lifetime safety document free, with no card required
- Starter: £29/month for 10 completed safety documents and competent-person sign-off
- Custom branding from Pro; projects and team roles from Team
- Locked versions and crew briefings from Team; audit-ready packs from Business
Limitations
- Document allowances and team features vary by plan
- Review the sequence and precautions for the actual job before issue
HASpod
A template service with an online editor, saved edits and branded PDF downloads, including method statements and risk assessments.
Best for: Users who prefer adapting an existing template online.
Strengths
- Method-statement template library
- Save, copy and revise online edits
- Documents Plan includes 10 users
Limitations
- Documents Plan is £799/year plus VAT; confirm additional-user costs
- Training is a separate membership offering
HandsHQ
A RAMS platform with individual plans and separate team and enterprise options.
Best for: Contractors comparing a dedicated RAMS workflow and its document allowances.
Strengths
- Content editing and PDF output
- Basic monthly advertised from £44 excluding VAT
- Separate plans for team requirements
Limitations
- Basic monthly includes 1 RAMS per month
- Compare the selected plan's allowance and team features
Common Questions Before Getting Started
Will this take long?
Under 5 minutes. Select your trade, pick hazards, download.
Is it complicated?
No training needed. The guided builder walks you through every step.
Do I need experience?
If you know what work you're doing, you can use Riskora.
Is it free to try?
Yes. The Free plan needs no card — generate, review and download one free PDF. Upgrade any time for branding, sign-off and higher limits.
Published sources and plan checks
Sources checked 30 September 2026. Compare the billing period, document allowance, users and features you need. Supplier pages describe published capabilities; this guide does not report a comparative timing study.
Why Teams Choose Riskora
Riskora brings the method statement and risk assessment together around the job you need to do. Start with the scope, build the work sequence, refine the precautions and download a professional PDF in minutes. Your first safety document is free, with no card required. Starter is £29/month for 10 completed safety documents and competent-person sign-off. Pro adds custom branding and basic version history; Team adds projects, roles, crew briefings and locked versions. Business adds organisation-wide audit trails and audit-ready download packs. Keep the writing and formatting in one workflow, with a plan that fits your document volume and team.
All documents should be reviewed by a competent person before use on site.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a method statement include?
Describe the scope, work sequence, equipment, precautions, responsibilities and emergency arrangements for the job. Link the sequence to the hazards and controls in the risk assessment, then check it with the people responsible for the work.
Is a method statement the same as RAMS?
RAMS brings a risk assessment and method statement together. The risk assessment records the hazards and controls; the method statement sets out how the work will be carried out. Riskora helps you prepare them together in a professional PDF.
Ready? It takes less than 5 minutes.
No training. No complex setup. Just select your trade and go.
No card required · 1 lifetime safety document · Paid tiers add branding, sign-off and audit trails
Try Riskora free — preview a site-specific RAMS before sign-up
Generate a preview first. Sign up only when you want to save, edit or export.
Final RAMS must be reviewed and approved by a competent person before use.
Riskora is an assistive document preparation tool. All documents generated must be reviewed, verified, and approved by a competent person before use on site. Riskora does not replace professional safety judgment, and no output should be treated as a legal compliance guarantee.