Risk Assessment & Method Statement (RAMS) Template – UK, A4 Fillable PDF | Docuqo 0106

Create clear, professional Risk Assessments and Method Statements with this combined RAMS template (Docuqo 0106) — a clean, UK-focused, A4 fillable PDF designed for contractors, trades, and small businesses.

This practical RAMS document provides a structured way to identify hazards, assess risk, define control measures, and set out a safe system of work. It is suitable for everyday construction, maintenance, facilities, and trade activities, and aligns with UK HSE expectations without unnecessary complexity.

Designed for real-world use, this template can be completed digitally or printed for site files, client submissions, and internal safety records.

Key Features

✔ Combined Risk Assessment + Method Statement (RAMS)
✔ UK-focused layout aligned with HSE expectations
✔ Fillable on screen or printable for handwritten use
✔ Clear risk matrix (Likelihood × Severity)
✔ Practical, audit-friendly design — no unnecessary jargon
✔ Includes continuation sheet for additional detail
✔ Ideal for contractors, trades, and SMEs

What This RAMS Template Is Used For

This RAMS template is used to:

• Identify hazards associated with a work activity
• Assess risk using a simple likelihood and severity matrix
• Record existing and additional control measures
• Define a safe system of work (method statement)
• Demonstrate suitable and sufficient planning of work
• Support client, site, and principal contractor requirements

It supports compliance with UK health & safety expectations but does not replace competent supervision or specialist advice where required.

What’s Included

This professional RAMS pack includes three coordinated documents:

Page 1 – Risk Assessment

• Company & project details
• Task / activity description
• Risk matrix (Likelihood, Severity, Risk Rating)
• Persons at risk checklist
• Hazard identification table
• Existing control measures
• Additional controls & action tracking
• Residual risk acceptance and sign-off

Page 2 – Method Statement (Safe System of Work)

• Scope of work
• Roles & responsibilities
• Step-by-step sequence of works
• Associated hazards & control measures
• Tools, plant & equipment required
• PPE requirements checklist
• Emergency procedures
• Additional controls (if required)
• Assessor & manager sign-off

Page 3 – RAMS Continuation Sheet

• Universal continuation page for:
  • Hazard identification
  • Control actions
  • Method statement steps
• Designed to attach securely to the main RAMS
• Suitable for printed or digital use

Customisable & Easy to Use

• Fill in digitally using Adobe Acrobat Reader (FREE)
• Save, email, or upload to client portals
• Print for site folders or hand-written completion
• Clean layout designed for clarity and audit trails
• Suitable for inclusion in wider Docuqo H&S systems

Perfect For

• Construction & building contractors
• Trade contractors (electrical, plumbing, mechanical, etc.)
• Facilities & maintenance teams
• Small UK businesses & sole traders
• Site-based work requiring RAMS submissions
• Low to medium-risk work activities

Looking for a complete RAMS system?

This template is also available as part of the Docuqo RAMS System, which includes additional supporting forms, registers, and guidance for businesses that regularly produce RAMS.

View the RAMS System →

Why Choose Docuqo Templates?

• Designed in the UK with 25+ years of professional form & print experience
• Clear, practical layouts — no over-engineering
• Built specifically for UK SMEs
• No subscription or specialist software required
• Lifetime use — download once, reuse forever

File Formats Included

• Fillable A4 PDF (type, save & email)
• Standard A4 PDF (print & write)
• RAMS continuation sheet included

Docuqo Code: 0106

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