Build RAMS for formwork and falsework

Formwork and falsework RAMS get rejected when BS 5975 temp works procedure, coordinator sign-off and striking sequence are missing. Riskora builds a structured RAMS covering design category, install, load, strike and dismantle with the temp works coordinator called out. 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 formwork and falsework — hazards, controls, PPE, permits, method steps and emergency arrangements. Not a generic template.

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You're probably here because…
  • TWC needs a RAMS aligned to the temp works design before pour.
  • PC rejected last submission for no striking schedule.
  • Cat 3 design with no design-check reference on the RAMS.
  • Working at height with no edge protection called out.
What to paste into the box
  • Scope of works for the formwork and falsework
  • 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 formwork and falsework

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

Task-specific hazards

Formwork or falsework collapse from overload · Fall from height at slab edge · Falling components onto operatives below · Manual handling of large panels · Concrete burns / eye exposure · Premature striking before design strength · Wind loading on high-level formwork

Controls matched to each hazard

BS 5975 temp works procedure with TWC + TWS · Design category (0/1/2/3) with independent check where required · Install to drawing with recorded inspection sign-off · Edge protection + harness for interior gang · Concrete cube testing + striking schedule based on strength · Weather stop thresholds for high-level work

Likely PPE

Hard hat · Full-body harness · Cut-resistant gloves · Safety boots · Eye protection · Chemical gloves (concrete)

Permits & hold points

Temp works permit to load · Working at height permit · Concrete pour permit · Striking permission (TWC)

Emergency arrangements

Nearest A&E + burns unit route · Concrete-splash eye wash + shower · Rescue plan for high-level operatives · Escalation to TWC + PC

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 formwork and falsework

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

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Not a blank template

Not a generic Formwork & Falsework template

Most "RAMS for formwork and falsework" 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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FAQ

Questions for this exact situation

Yes — BS 5975:2019 is referenced and the design category is called out, with TWC and TWS named on the document. Cat 3 designs prompt for an independent design check reference.

The striking schedule is written into the method with references to the concrete cube strength required before strike, and requires TWC permission to strike.

Yes — PERI, Doka, Meva, RMD Kwikform and similar systems can be named in the RAMS with the supplier method statement referenced.

Wind stop thresholds are written into the method for large-panel and high-level formwork, referenced to the design wind speed.

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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