RAMS for Refurbishment in Scaffolding

UK construction-safety guidance by the Riskora Editorial Team

Producing a proper rams for refurbishment is not optional — it is a legal and practical requirement for scaffolding work in the UK. Whether you are a sole trader or managing a multi-phase project, documented risk management protects your workers, satisfies clients, and keeps you on the right side of HSE enforcement.

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Example RAMS

Scope and description of the refurbishment works
Site-specific hazards relevant to scaffolding
Risk ratings (likelihood × severity matrix)
Control measures for each hazard

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When This Document Is Required

Under CDM 2015 and HSE guidance, a RAMS for refurbishment must be prepared before work begins on any scaffolding site. The principal contractor is responsible for ensuring RAMS are in place, but duty holders at every level must contribute.

What Must Be Included

Scope and description of the refurbishment works
Site-specific hazards relevant to scaffolding
Risk ratings (likelihood × severity matrix)
Control measures for each hazard
PPE requirements for all personnel
Emergency procedures and first aid
Roles and responsibilities
Permits to work where applicable
Toolbox talk / briefing records
Review date and sign-off

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Using a generic template without adapting it to the actual refurbishment conditions on site
Not reviewing the document when site conditions change
Missing sign-off from a competent person before work begins
Failing to brief workers on the RAMS content
Listing control measures that are not implemented
Leaving the RAMS generic when the hazards specific to refurbishment in scaffolding — the ones a principal contractor will look for first — are what decide whether it is accepted

Example Scenario

A scaffolding specialist in UK needs to produce a rams for refurbishment before starting work next week. The client has requested professional documentation as a condition of site access. Using Riskora, they select the relevant trade preset, review pre-populated hazards, adjust controls for their specific site, and generate a professional rams in under 5 minutes — ready for review and sign-off.

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Final RAMS must be reviewed and approved by a competent person before use.

Riskora is an assistive document preparation tool. All documents generated must be reviewed, verified, and approved by a competent person before use on site. Riskora does not replace professional safety judgment, and no output should be treated as a legal compliance guarantee.