RAMS app alternative for site-specific safety documents
Lots of mobile RAMS apps exist for UK contractors. If you're comparing them with a web-based, structured option, Riskora may suit teams who want a guided builder with a document hub, sign-off, version history and audit trail — usable on mobile and desktop without installing an app.
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 a RAMS app?
Riskora is a web-based structured RAMS builder that works on mobile and desktop without installing an app. It includes a document hub, sign-off records, version history and audit trail, and supports RAMS, risk assessments, method statements and country-native equivalents.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Riskora | Typical RAMS apps |
|---|---|---|
| RAMS / risk assessment / method statement support | Varies | |
| Wider safety document support | yes — COSHH, toolbox talks, JHA/JSA, SWMS | Varies |
| Country support | UK, IE, AU, NZ, US, CA | Often UK-only |
| Document hub | ||
| Sign-off records | Varies | |
| Version history | Varies | |
| Audit trail | Varies | |
| Template-only vs structured builder | Structured builder | Varies |
| Works without app install | yes — web app | App install required |
| Free start | Varies |
Individual Tool Breakdowns
Typical RAMS apps
Mobile-first apps for creating RAMS on site. Useful for field input but feature scope varies by vendor — always check current detail.
Best for: Field-only users who want a phone-first capture flow.
Strengths
- Mobile-first capture
- Works offline in some cases
Limitations
- Feature set varies between apps
- Often UK-only
- Often template-driven rather than structured
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 web-based structured builder, so there's nothing to install — it works on mobile, tablet and desktop. You enter job details (or paste a WhatsApp message, client email or scope of works), and Riskora produces a site-specific RAMS, risk assessment, method statement or country-native equivalent. Documents live 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 a single tool that works the same way whether the user is on a phone on site or a laptop in the office.
All documents should be reviewed by a competent person before use on site.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to install an app?
No. Riskora runs in any modern browser on mobile, tablet or desktop.
Can I sign off documents on a phone?
Yes — the sign-off flow is mobile-friendly and produces a stored signature record.
Ready? It takes less than 5 minutes.
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.