RAMS for pitched roof re-covering — battens, slates, height. Professional format for site submission. Try Riskora free.
Frequently asked questions
- What edge protection do principal contractors expect on a pitched re-roof?
- Double guard rail (1100 mm top rail plus intermediate) and toeboard on the eaves scaffold lift, debris netting full perimeter, and brick guards above any traffic route. The scaffold must carry a current Thorough Examination tag (within 7 days) with a tie pattern adjusted for any sheeting per TG20:21. WAH 2005 also requires crawl boards across any fragile surface — assume rooflights are fragile unless the survey confirms otherwise.
- Do I need to control silica dust when cutting slate or tile?
- Yes. Dry-cutting natural slate or concrete tile generates respirable crystalline silica well above the 0.1 mg/m³ WEL in EH40/2005. CAR 2002 reg 7 requires water suppression on the saw or on-tool LEV (M or H-class), plus FFP3 RPE face-fit tested within 24 months. The control must be named in the RAMS — 'wear a mask' alone will fail review.
- Is the output accepted by principal contractors?
- Yes. Riskora generates professional documents in the standard UK format with risk matrices, control measures, and method statements that principal contractors expect.
- Can I edit the document after generating it?
- Yes. Every section is editable. Add, remove, or modify hazards, controls, and method steps to match your specific site conditions.