What must be included in a rams for this work?

Scope of roofing works: repair, replacement, new build, or re-roofing. Access method: scaffold, tower scaffold, roof ladder, edge protection. Fall hazards: roof edges, gable ends, chimney stacks, rooflights, valleys. Fragile surface identification and controls. Weather restrictions and wind speed limits. Manual handling assessment for tile/slate lifting. Debris management and ground-level exclusion zones. Emergency procedures and rescue plan for fall situations. Neighbouring property considerations and boundary access. PPE requirements and harness systems (where scaffold not feasible)

RAMS for Roofing Work on Domestic Property — UK

UK construction-safety guidance by the Riskora Editorial Team

Roofing work on domestic properties is one of the leading causes of fatal falls in UK construction — and many of those deaths involve experienced roofers working on houses. Whether you are replacing tiles, repairing a flat roof, or installing a new roof on a domestic extension, you need a RAMS that addresses the specific hazards of working at height on residential buildings.

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Scope of roofing works: repair, replacement, new build, or re-roofing
Access method: scaffold, tower scaffold, roof ladder, edge protection
Fall hazards: roof edges, gable ends, chimney stacks, rooflights, valleys
Fragile surface identification and controls

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When This Document Is Required

Under the Work at Height Regulations 2005, any work at height — including domestic roofing — requires planning, organisation, and a documented safe system of work. While CDM 2015 formally applies to commercial construction, domestic clients are increasingly requiring RAMS as a condition of appointment, and insurance companies expect them. Housing associations, local authorities, and warranty providers routinely require RAMS before approving roofing works on their properties. If you employ anyone or work as a self-employed contractor, you have a legal duty to assess and control fall risks.

What Must Be Included

Scope of roofing works: repair, replacement, new build, or re-roofing
Access method: scaffold, tower scaffold, roof ladder, edge protection
Fall hazards: roof edges, gable ends, chimney stacks, rooflights, valleys
Fragile surface identification and controls
Weather restrictions and wind speed limits
Manual handling assessment for tile/slate lifting
Debris management and ground-level exclusion zones
Emergency procedures and rescue plan for fall situations
Neighbouring property considerations and boundary access
PPE requirements and harness systems (where scaffold not feasible)

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Working from a ladder to 'save time' instead of erecting proper edge protection
Not assessing rooflights and other fragile surfaces before accessing the roof
Failing to establish a ground-level exclusion zone for falling materials
Not considering access from neighbouring properties or boundary constraints
Assuming domestic work doesn't require formal documentation
Working in adverse weather without defined stop-work criteria

Example Scenario

A roofing contractor in Bristol has been appointed to replace the tile roof on a semi-detached house. Access is restricted on one side by the neighbouring property boundary. The housing association requires a RAMS before work commences. Using Riskora, the roofer selects the roofing preset, specifies edge protection on three sides and a harness system on the boundary side, adds fragile surface checks for existing rooflights, and generates a professional RAMS in minutes.

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