HandsHQ alternative for site-specific safety documents
HandsHQ is a well-known UK risk assessment and method statement platform. If you're weighing it up against another option, Riskora may suit teams who want a structured builder with a document hub, sign-off, version history and audit trail — across RAMS, risk assessments, method statements and wider safety documents. This page compares positioning and workflow only.
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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What's a good alternative to HandsHQ?
Riskora is a structured RAMS, risk assessment and method statement builder with a built-in document hub, sign-off records, version history and an audit trail. It supports UK, IE, AU, NZ, US and CA terminology, and may suit teams who want one builder for the whole safety document set.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Riskora | HandsHQ |
|---|---|---|
| RAMS / risk assessment / method statement support | ||
| Wider safety document support (COSHH, toolbox talks, JHA/JSA, SWMS) | Check vendor | |
| Country support | UK, IE, AU, NZ, US, CA | UK-focused |
| Document hub | yes — active docs area | |
| Sign-off records | Check vendor | |
| Version history | Check vendor | |
| Audit trail | Check vendor | |
| Template-only vs structured builder | Structured builder | Structured builder |
| Compact and full document output | Check vendor | |
| Free start | Check vendor |
Individual Tool Breakdowns
HandsHQ
HandsHQ is a UK platform for risk assessments and method statements used by contractors and consultancies. Feature scope and pricing change — check the vendor for current detail.
Best for: Teams already using HandsHQ who want to compare it with another structured builder.
Strengths
- Established UK platform
- Risk assessment and method statement focus
Limitations
- Feature set and pricing vary — check vendor for current detail
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, DOCX, sign-off and higher limits.
Why Teams Choose Riskora
Riskora is a structured builder for RAMS, risk assessments, method statements, COSHH assessments, toolbox talks and country-native equivalents (SWMS, JHA, JSA, AHA). You enter job details — or paste a WhatsApp message, client email or scope of works — and Riskora produces a site-specific document. Documents land in your active docs hub, can be signed off, kept under version history, and downloaded as a compact or full document. Every change is logged for the audit trail. Riskora may suit teams who want one builder for the whole safety document set, with multi-country support, document management and a guided builder rather than a template library.
All documents should be reviewed by a competent person before use on site.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I try Riskora before switching?
Yes. You can start a document free and see the full structured output before deciding.
Does Riskora support method statements as well as risk assessments?
Yes — RAMS, standalone risk assessments and method statements are all first-class document types.
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No training. No complex setup. Just select your trade and go.
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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.