Free tool · No signup needed for the first check

Free RAMS Checker — find missing sections before your contractor does.

Upload or paste your RAMS and Riskora will check whether key sections appear to be missing, weak, generic or incomplete before you send it for contractor review.

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No signup needed to run the first check. Riskora helps identify possible gaps — a competent person must review and approve any RAMS before use.

What the free RAMS checker looks for

The checker scans your document for the sections reviewers expect to see in a site-ready RAMS. It's designed to surface gaps before a contractor, site manager or principal contractor flags them.

Project and site details

Project ref, client, site address, dates — anchors the RAMS to a real job.

Task description

Plain-English scope of works the team will actually do.

Hazard ↔ control link

Every hazard listed must have a clear control linked to it.

Method statement sequence

Ordered, numbered steps an operative could follow.

Emergency arrangements

Who calls 999, assembly point, first aider, stop-work trigger.

COSHH

Substances listed with SDS, exposure controls and emergency action.

PPE and plant

Task-specific PPE with standards, plant with PUWER/LOLER inspection.

Site-specific controls

References to the actual site — access, exclusion zones, neighbouring trades.

Sign-off, review and version evidence

Author, approver, briefing register, review date and version control.

Why contractors reject RAMS

  • Generic template wording ("wear PPE", "work safely")
  • Copied details from an old job
  • Missing or vague emergency information
  • No site-specific controls
  • Weak or out-of-order task sequence
  • Missing signatures or briefing record
  • Missing review date
  • Missing COSHH where substances are used
  • Missing rescue arrangements for high-risk work
  • Unclear responsibility — no named supervisor

Free check vs full rebuild

Start free. Upgrade when you need the fixed document, not just the diagnosis.

Free RAMS Checker

No signup

  • Upload or paste RAMS
  • Missing-section scan
  • Basic rejection-risk score
  • Top visible issues
  • Limited improvement guidance

Free account

Save & unlock

  • Save RAMS check
  • Unlock fuller issue list
  • Create your first RAMS free
  • Retain document preview

Paid Riskora

Rebuild & ship

  • Rebuild uploaded RAMS
  • Full editable output
  • PDF download
  • Company branding
  • Audit trail
  • Sign-off and locking
  • Version history
  • Project storage
  • Client-ready pack

Use the checker before you send RAMS to

  • Principal contractor
  • Site manager
  • Client
  • Facilities manager
  • Project manager
  • Main contractor
  • Induction / admin team

Common sections people forget

  • Review date
  • Version number
  • Briefing signatures
  • Nearest hospital / medical info
  • Site access / egress
  • Rescue arrangements
  • COSHH
  • Permits
  • Supervision responsibilities
  • Task-specific PPE / RPE
  • Plant inspection / checks
  • Emergency stop-work process

What happens after the check

Small gaps: if only minor sections are missing, you can manually improve the document and re-run the checker before submission.

Major gaps: if multiple required sections are missing, you can use Riskora to rebuild the RAMS into a structured, site-specific document.

Too generic: if the wording is template-style throughout, the fastest fix is usually to create a new RAMS from scratch using the guided builder.

In every case, a competent person must review and approve the final document before it's used on site.

Frequently asked questions

Is the RAMS checker free?

Yes. The first scan is fully free and runs without signup. You'll see your rejection-risk score, the section checklist and the top priority issues before being asked to create an account.

Do I need to sign up to check my RAMS?

No. You can run the checker straight away. A free account is only needed if you want the full issue list, saved reports, or the rebuild and download features.

Will my RAMS be accepted after using the checker?

Not automatically. The checker flags common gaps reviewers look for, but acceptance is always decided by the reviewer. A competent person must review and approve the final RAMS.

What does the RAMS checker look for?

Project details, site address, task description, supervisor, emergency arrangements, nearest hospital, PPE, plant and equipment, COSHH, permits, risk matrix, hazards, method sequence, signatures, review date, version control, site-specific controls and rescue arrangements where relevant.

Can it check COSHH?

Yes. If the document mentions substances like cement, silica, dust, fuel, solvent, resin or paint, the checker prompts you to confirm COSHH controls and SDS references are in place.

Can it check rescue arrangements?

Yes. If high-risk work is detected — work at height, MEWP, scaffold, confined space, excavation, lifting operations, hot works, demolition or asbestos — the checker prompts for a rescue plan.

Can it check if my RAMS is too generic?

Yes. The checker flags template phrases like 'wear PPE', 'work safely', 'take care' or 'follow site rules' when they appear without task- or site-specific detail.

Can I rebuild the RAMS after checking it?

Yes. With a Riskora account you can rebuild the document into a structured, site-specific RAMS with hazards, controls, method steps, PPE and emergency arrangements ready for review.

Can I download the fixed RAMS as PDF?

Yes, PDF download is available on paid Riskora plans, along with branding, sign-off and version history.

Does a competent person still need to review it?

Yes. Riskora helps prepare and check RAMS — a competent person must always review, amend and approve the final document before use on site.

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Useful for contractors, supervisors and small firms checking RAMS before submission.

Riskora helps identify possible gaps in RAMS documents and supports document preparation. The final RAMS must be checked, amended where necessary and approved by a competent person before use. Riskora is not a substitute for professional legal or health-and-safety advice and does not mean any document will automatically meet every legal or site-specific requirement.