Task and system boundaries
Identify the installation, equipment and limits of the work. Distinguish installation, inspection, testing and maintenance tasks, and show where adjacent systems remain in use so the reviewer can check those interfaces.
UK electrical risk assessments and method statements
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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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Summarise the electrical task
Say whether the work involves installation, inspection, testing or maintenance. Add the setting and an important restriction so the document starts with the right job context.
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Confirm the safe system of work
Have a competent person check the proposed content against the system, isolation arrangements, equipment and site rules. Resolve unknowns before approving the method for use.
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Electrical work, properly described
Keep the task, system and site arrangements together
A lighting installation and an inspection visit need different information. Your RAMS should make the actual scope clear before the reviewer reaches the method statement.
HSE — Electrical systems in buildingsIsolation and electrical hazards
Record the competent person’s arrangements for establishing safe working conditions. Reflect the actual system and authorised procedure, including relevant alternative supplies or stored energy; a switch position alone does not establish safety.
Competence and responsibilities
Identify responsibility for planning, supervision and the electrical work, including authorisations and limits. Confirm competence for the particular system and task, rather than assuming a general qualification covers every activity.
Test equipment and tools
Describe the equipment and checks relevant to the task. Use product instructions, equipment condition and the competent person’s assessment to inform the method, with appropriate references for the test equipment selected.
Occupied premises and other trades
Include planned shutdowns, access restrictions and communication with the occupier. Record coordination and handover arrangements, so the site team understands which connected services will be affected and what must remain available.
Work sequence and site risks
Bring the electrical method together with relevant access, handling, dust and neighbouring-work risks. Include emergency contacts and handover arrangements, with a sequence that matches the task the crew is authorised to perform.
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Make the electrical scope clear before the job starts
Electrical RAMS are useful when a facilities manager or principal contractor needs to understand what your team will do and how it will affect the site. Riskora gives you a structured starting point in minutes, ready to refine for a commercial installation, inspection visit, refurbishment or planned maintenance task.
Electrical safe working depends on the system and the people undertaking the work. HSE guidance emphasises appropriate planning, competence and safe isolation. Use the document to record the arrangements confirmed for your job; a generated method cannot establish the condition of an installation or authorise work on it.
- Identify the task and equipment instead of using a broad description such as electrical works.
- Mention shutdown constraints, occupied areas and any coordination required with the client or facilities team.
- Check available system information and confirm the authorised working arrangements with the responsible competent person.
- Review the final scope, equipment, access arrangements and handover requirements before briefing the team.
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A FEW THINGS, ANSWERED
Electrical RAMS questions.
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Can I create RAMS for installation, testing or maintenance?
Yes. State the precise activity in the brief, then review the risks and method for that activity. Installation, periodic inspection and fault-finding can involve different hazards and controls. The competent person should confirm that the finished document matches the actual system and work being undertaken.
Does an electrical RAMS make live work acceptable?
No. Creating paperwork does not authorise live work. HSE advises avoiding live electrical work where possible and using competent people and appropriate safe working procedures. Any proposal involving electrical danger needs its own competent assessment and the applicable legal requirements must be met.
HSE — Electrical systems in buildingsWhich guidance should the reviewer use?
HSG85 covers safe working practices on or near electrical equipment. GS38 addresses electrical test equipment used on low-voltage systems. The reviewer should also use the current requirements, equipment instructions and site procedures relevant to the job, rather than treating a generic reference list as approval.
HSE — Electricity at work: safe working practices (HSG85)What should I add for an occupied building?
Describe the work area, permitted working times and the people who will remain nearby. Confirm arrangements for interruptions, access and communication with the occupier. If a shutdown affects other services, have the responsible people establish the necessary arrangements and reflect those decisions in the document.
Will a client or principal contractor accept the RAMS?
Riskora produces a professional document you can review and submit. Acceptance depends on the client’s requirements and whether the assessment and method suit the work. Check their submission criteria, resolve comments and obtain the necessary review before starting; no document builder can promise acceptance for every site.
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Guidance for preparing your document
Check the relevant guidance alongside the conditions, people and work at your site.