RAMS for window cleaning

Build a window-cleaning RAMS covering work at height, water-fed poles, ladders, public interface and emergency rescue. 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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  • Site-specific structure
  • Editable before download
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Riskora helps structure your RAMS. A competent person must review it before use. Every section is editable before you download.

  • 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…
  • Send RAMS, IPAF/IRATA certificates and cradle inspection record.
  • Routine external window cleaning to a three-storey office using a water-fed pole and cradle.
  • Work at height
  • Ladders
  • Water-fed poles
What to add to the box
  • A client email asking for paperwork
  • A site manager's WhatsApp or text message
  • Scope of works or job description
  • Tender or PQQ notes for the package
  • A previous RAMS to update or improve
Inside the document

What Riskora builds for a window cleaning RAMS

Every section is structured around the window cleaning brief you paste — hazards, controls, method sequence, PPE and emergency arrangements. You confirm what applies to the site before you download.

Work at height

Falls from cradles, ladders or while reaching with water-fed poles.

Ladders

Misuse, wrong duty rating, over-reach and slipping bases.

Water-fed poles

Overhead service contact, fatigue from extended-pole use.

Slips and trips

Wet pavement, hoses and trailing cables in public areas.

Public interface

Pedestrians and vehicles passing close to or under the work.

Falling objects

Cleaning tools, brushes or signage dropping onto people below.

Example output

A site-ready window cleaning RAMS

See how Riskora shapes your window cleaning brief into a RAMS your client or site manager will accept — every section structured, edit anything before you send it.

Not a blank template

Why a window cleaning template isn't enough

A downloaded template still leaves every hazard, control, method step and emergency arrangement for you to write. Riskora structures a site-specific RAMS around the brief you paste — the sections principal contractors and site managers actually expect.

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.

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.
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.

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.

  • 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.
Start in seconds

Build your window cleaning RAMS now — done in minutes

Describe the window cleaning brief, the client email or the site instruction. Riskora structures the RAMS around the actual task so you can review, edit and issue it today.

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FAQ

Questions for this exact situation

Equipment selection (water-fed pole vs cradle vs ladder), edge protection, overhead-service checks, public interface, weather thresholds, PPE and rescue arrangements.

Yes. Riskora structures a window-cleaning RAMS with water-fed pole, cradle and ladder prompts. You can edit before exporting.

Work at height, ladders, water-fed poles, slips, public interface, falling objects, manual handling, fragile surfaces, weather and access restrictions.

Yes. Riskora structures the document from the job details and prompts for hazards, controls, PPE and emergency arrangements. You can review and edit every section before exporting a PDF for your client, site manager or principal contractor.

No. Riskora produces a structured, professional safety document — but the final RAMS is yours to check and sign off. We don't guarantee client acceptance, HSE approval, insurance acceptance or automatic compliance.

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.