Risk Assessment Method Statement (RAMS) Review
Our consultants can act as your competent person by creating your risk assessment and method statement (RAMS) or reviewing your existing RAMS to ensure they are effective.
Expert RAMS review service for your safety and compliance needs
Before potentially dangerous work can commence, a competent person must write a risk assessment and method statement (RAMS).
Our health and safety consultants can act as your competent person by creating your RAMS documents or reviewing your existing RAMS to ensure they are suitable and sufficient, so that your employees, contractors and others are protected.
RAMS FAQs
What is a RAMS risk assessment and method statement?
A Risk Assessment and Method Statement (RAMS) are two documents that form part of a safe system of work.
RAMS are typically used for activities that carry a high degree of risk (e.g. working on a roof, or hot work). A RAMS may require tasks to be undertaken in a specific order and need a high level of understanding and monitoring to reduce the risk.
The risk assessment details the hazards and measures required, whereas the method statement outlines the process, the equipment and supervision.
These documents need to be understood by those completing the activities and often form part of a safety briefing before works are undertaken.
When should a risk assessment be reviewed?
The frequency of risk assessment reviews depends on the nature of the hazards, the activity, the industry, and regulatory requirements.
Risk assessments should be reviewed whenever there are significant changes in a workplace that could mean the current risk assessment is no longer valid. This could be a change in process, new or modified work equipment or new competence requirements. Risk assessments should be reviewed after an internal incident, or as part of an industry safety notice.
The HSE recommends reviewing risk assessments annually as a general guide.
Who can legally carry out a risk assessment?
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 states that a risk assessment must be carried out by a ‘competent person’.
Under the Regulations a person is ‘competent’ when they have ‘sufficient training and experience or knowledge and other qualities to enable him to properly assist in undertaking the measures…’
Simple, low risk activities should not need the expertise of an in-house competent person or consultant. Higher risk activities may require the risk assessment to be undertaken by a team bringing in operational experience alongside pragmatic risk assessing skills.
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Why choose Praxis42 health and safety consultancy?
- Detailed risk analysis. We excel at breaking down complex tasks into specific hazards. This granular approach ensures all significant risks associated with a project or task are identified and addressed comprehensively.
- Subcontractor oversight. Our consultants can review your subcontractors’ RAMS assessment to ensure they plan to manage the risks of the activities they are undertaking.
- Expertise and experience. We have a proven track record assisting organisations across a range of sectors with RAMS reviews.
- Accessible approach. RAMS are a communication tool, and they only keep employees and others safe if they are understood and used by them. That’s why we ensure RAMS are clear, simple, and jargon-free.
- RAMS reviews can be carried out either in person or remotely. Our service is completely flexible to suit your organisation’s specific needs.
- We offer ongoing support throughout the risk management process. This includes reviewing and refining RAMS as your organisation evolves and grows, ensuring continued effectiveness.
What’s the purpose of risk assessment method statements (RAMS)?
To protect people’s health and safety and demonstrate legal compliance it is vital to have RAMS for high-risk activities such as working at height. RAMS assessments are essential in industries where there are significant health and safety risks such as construction or chemical processing.
Risk assessments and method statements are a valuable communication tool to ensure everyone involved in an activity understands the precautions to take and the procedures to follow. They support you to plan tasks and projects effectively and allocate the right resources.
RAMS are often required by clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities to ensure work is carried out safely and in accordance with laws and regulations. RAMS demonstrate commitment to robust risk management practices which enhances your organisation’s reputation.
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Praxis42 was appointed by a national telecommunications company to devise risk assessment method statements (RAMS) to protect a warehouse employee who was suffering from musculoskeletal injuries.
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Our consultants have a wealth of experience across all industry sectors, and the knowledge and skills to conduct complex risk assessment method statement (RAMS) reviews.
We have a meticulous approach that ensures every significant risk associated with a project or task is identified. We make sure practical, step-by-step procedures are put in place that employees and contractors can understand and follow.
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Our health and safety consultants can act as your competent person by creating your RAMS documents or reviewing your existing RAMS to ensure they are suitable and sufficient, so that your employees, contractors and others are protected.
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