Build RAMS for subcontractors

Subbies get their RAMS bounced back with 'not site-specific' more than anything else. Riskora builds a structured, site-specific RAMS from your brief — the sections the PC actually reviews, in the format they expect, on a PDF you can issue tonight. 100+ industries supported.

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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Riskora structures your brief into a site-specific RAMS for subcontractors — hazards, controls, PPE, permits, method steps and emergency arrangements. Not a generic template.

  • UK · IE · US · CA · AU · NZ
  • RAMS · SWMS · JHA · JSA · COSHH · Task Analysis · Toolbox Talks
  • Site-specific — not a blank template
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You're probably here because…
  • PC rejected last submission as 'not site-specific'.
  • Client won't let your crew through the gate without a RAMS in their system.
  • Same subbie work, new site every fortnight — you can't keep starting from scratch.
  • Insurance renewal or PQQ asked for RAMS evidence.
What to paste into the box
  • Scope of works for the subcontractors
  • A client email, PQQ note or RFI
  • A site manager's WhatsApp or text message
  • Pre-start meeting notes or programme
  • A previous RAMS to update or improve
  • Drawings, permits or site rules to align with
Inside the document

Inside a Riskora RAMS for subcontractors

Every section is built around the actual task — not boilerplate. These are the task-specific items Riskora drops in by default for subcontractors, ready for you to refine and sign off.

Task-specific hazards

Sub-package specific hazards not addressed in generic templates · Interface with other trades sharing the deck · Live services during first / second fix · Manual handling of trade-specific loads · Working at height on partial access · Sequence changes without re-brief

Controls matched to each hazard

Site-specific brief matched to the actual scope · Permits to work with the PC before start · Sequenced interface with other trades · Isolation / LOTO where any service is live · Competent-person sign-off + attach tickets · Sign-on register captured against the current version

Likely PPE

Hard hat · Hi-vis vest · Safety boots · Trade-specific gloves · Eye protection · Ear defenders where noisy

Permits & hold points

Site induction · Hot works, isolation, height, confined space as scope requires

Emergency arrangements

Named first aider on shift · Nearest A&E route · Escalation to PC + client · Trade-specific emergency (e.g. gas / electrical)

Method steps & sign-off

Numbered method sequence with responsible person, briefing register, and competent reviewer sign-off before work starts.

Example output

A site-ready RAMS for subcontractors

See how Riskora structures hazards, controls, PPE, permits and method steps into a single document specifically for subcontractors — edit anything before you issue it.

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Not a blank template

Not a generic Subcontractors template

Most "RAMS for subcontractors" templates online are blank docs you still have to fill in, or AI prose with no structure. Riskora reads your brief and writes the right sections — hazards, controls, PPE, permits, method steps, emergency arrangements and sign-off — built for the actual task on the actual site.

Inside the document

What your RAMS actually contains

Riskora builds a structured, client-facing document — not a generic AI paragraph. Every section is shaped around your job, your site and your team.

  • Hazards

    Task-specific hazards for the job, captured row by row — not a generic list pulled from an old RAMS.

  • Controls

    Control measures mapped to each hazard with residual risk scoring after controls are applied.

  • PPE

    PPE requirements tied to the activity and site, ready to brief to the team.

  • Method steps

    Step-by-step method statement structured around how the work is actually sequenced on site.

  • Emergency arrangements

    First aid, rescue plan, emergency contacts and site-specific escalation routes.

  • COSHH prompts

    Substance prompts when the work involves chemicals, dusts, fumes or sealants — flagged early, not missed at review.

  • Sign-off

    Operative sign-off captured against the document — names, dates and acknowledgement of the brief.

  • Version history

    Every change tracked so you can show what was issued, when, and which version the team signed.

  • Approval status

    Clear approval state on every document — draft, in review, approved, issued — visible across the team.

  • Audit trail

    Who created it, who reviewed it, who signed it. A complete trail you can hand to a principal contractor or auditor.

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Before & after

From copied-and-pasted to site-specific

The reason RAMS get rejected is rarely the format — it's that the document is obviously generic. Riskora rebuilds it around this job, this site and this task.

Before

Generic template copied from an old job.

  • • Hazards and controls that don't match this site or task.
  • • Method steps written for a different sequence of work.
  • • No emergency arrangements specific to the location.
  • • Client flags it as generic and asks for a rewrite.
After

Site-specific document structured around this job, site and task.

  • • Hazards captured from the actual scope you pasted in.
  • • Method steps sequenced for how the work runs on site.
  • • Emergency arrangements and rescue plan tied to the location.
  • • Approved internally, briefed to the team, signed off and stored.
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How it works

From job details to signed-off document

A four-step workflow used by contractors, consultants and safety teams to turn informal job details into client-ready safety paperwork.

  1. 1
    Paste job details

    Drop in a client email, a WhatsApp from the site manager, a scope of works or a tender note. Anything that describes the job.

  2. 2
    Riskora structures the document

    Riskora turns your brief into hazards, controls, method steps, PPE, emergency arrangements and COSHH prompts.

  3. 3
    Review, edit and download

    You stay in control of every section. Tweak anything, then download a clean PDF or share a link.

  4. 4
    Brief the team and record sign-off

    Brief operatives, capture their sign-off and keep a full audit trail of who signed which version.

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Built for site reality

Built by people who've written this paperwork on real sites

Riskora is built by a founder with hands-on site and document experience — designed for contractors, consultants and safety teams who need to issue, brief and prove safety paperwork without losing a day to admin.

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  • Built for contractors, consultants and teams
    Solo trades, principal contractors and in-house safety teams all run on the same workflow.
  • Supports multiple countries
    UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, US and Canada — wording and document types match the local standard.
  • Not just documents
    Sign-off, approvals, version history and an audit trail — the management workflow around the paperwork.
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Describe the job details, site message or scope of works. Riskora builds the rest around the task.

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FAQ

Questions for this exact situation

Almost always for one of four reasons: not site-specific, no rescue/emergency arrangements, no named competent person, or controls that don't match the method. Riskora structures every section so those gaps don't appear.

Yes — clone and update. That's normal industry practice and Riskora is built for it. Submitting an unedited copy is what gets you rejected.

Usually yes — most PCs want a separate RAMS per activity so the site team knows which document to brief for each. Building them in Riskora is fast enough that this isn't a burden.

Riskora outputs a professional PDF with the sections PCs expect — clear risk scoring, structured method, sign-on register, competent reviewer. A competent person on your side should still sign it off before issue.

Yes — your first RAMS is free, no card.

Riskora helps structure a site-specific safety document. It does not replace competent review, site supervision, client requirements or legal duties. Always check the final document before issue.

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