Generate UK demolition RAMS aligned with BS 6187:2011 and CDM 2015 Reg 22. Structural appraisal, R&D asbestos survey (HSG264), exclusion zones, silica dust control, noise and waste management.
Frequently asked questions
- Is a demolition RAMS a legal requirement?
- Under CDM 2015 Reg 22, demolition must be planned and carried out safely with a written plan including a method statement before work begins. In practice, a RAMS is the standard format used across the UK demolition industry, measured against BS 6187:2011.
- What qualifications do demolition workers need?
- Demolition operatives should hold a CCDO (Certificate of Competence of Demolition Operatives) card appropriate to their role, plus a CSCS card. Supervisors need additional qualifications. Your RAMS should specify the competence requirements for each person involved.
- What if asbestos is found during demolition?
- Work must stop immediately, the area must be isolated, and a licensed asbestos removal contractor must be engaged. Your RAMS should include an emergency procedure for unexpected asbestos discovery — stop-work protocol, notification requirements, and the process for re-surveying before work resumes.
- How does Riskora handle different demolition methods?
- Riskora includes presets for the main UK demolition methods: top-down progressive, mechanical with long-reach excavators, deliberate collapse, push/pull, and soft strip. Each generates specific hazards, structural considerations and sequenced method steps.
- Do I need a structural engineer for my demolition RAMS?
- If the demolition affects the structural stability of the building or adjacent structures, yes — CDM 2015 Reg 22 effectively requires it. The structural engineer should review and approve the demolition sequence in the RAMS. For multi-storey or complex structures, an engineer's input is essential.