Fix a rejected RAMS before it delays the job

Riskora helps rebuild the RAMS with clearer site-specific controls, emergency arrangements, rescue planning, COSHH links, signatures and review notes. 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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You're probably here because…
  • Client returned the RAMS marked 'too generic'
  • Reviewer said the method is unclear
  • Emergency arrangements or sign-off were flagged missing
  • Start-on-site is held up until the document is accepted
What to add to the box
  • The client's rejection email or comments
  • The returned RAMS document
  • Site, task and equipment details for this job
  • The original scope of works
  • Any specific clauses the client wants addressed
Inside the document

What changes when you rebuild in Riskora

Most rejected RAMS are not far from acceptance — they need structure, specifics and a cleaner layout.

Site & task specifics

Named client, site, exact activity, dates and personnel — no generic copy.

Aligned hazard tables

Hazards mapped to who may be harmed, current controls and additional controls.

Step-by-step method

A chronological sequence so reviewers can follow exactly how the work will run.

Emergency arrangements

First aid, fire, spill and rescue arrangements appropriate to the work.

Review and approval

Prepared / reviewed / approved fields with revision history.

Briefing & sign-off

Evidence the crew were briefed and acknowledged the document.

Polished PDF re-issue

Clean layout suitable for principal contractors, clients and site managers.

Response-ready

Easy to send a short cover note responding to each rejection point.

Example output

See the rebuilt RAMS you'll resubmit

Same job, restructured. Site-specific detail, numbered method steps, strengthened controls and sign-off — set out the way reviewers expect.

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Not a blank template

Not a patch. A proper rebuild.

Generic AI rewrites paragraphs. A real rebuild adds the site, the task, the equipment, the responsibilities, the emergency arrangements and the sign-off — in a layout a reviewer can read in two minutes. Riskora does that structurally, not stylistically.

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 client comments and the returned document. Riskora restructures the content and prompts the missing pieces.

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FAQ

Questions for this exact situation

RAMS are usually returned because they are too generic, not site-specific, missing method detail, weak on controls or missing emergency arrangements and sign-off. Clients also reject documents that look unprofessional or don't match the actual task.

Yes. Riskora restructures weak content into clear hazard tables, numbered method steps, PPE requirements, emergency arrangements and sign-off fields you can edit and re-issue.

Hazards and controls that could apply to any job, no named site, no specific tools or equipment, vague PPE wording such as 'as required', and no clear sequence of work.

Yes. Many users start fresh in Riskora rather than patching a weak document — it is usually faster and produces a cleaner result.

PDF is the safer option. It locks formatting, makes the document harder to alter accidentally and presents better to a client or principal contractor.

No. No tool can. Riskora helps you produce a clearer, more reviewable document, but acceptance always depends on the client, the work and competent-person review.

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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