Example RAMS · Roofing
Roof Repairs — Pitched Roof at 8m
A sample Risk Assessment and Method Statement showing the structure and level of detail RAMS Pal produces. The details below are illustrative — your own document is built from your own answers.
Issued 12 Aug 2026 · Last reviewed 30 September 2026
- Client
- Selby Estates
- Site
- The Old Mill, York
- Prepared by
- Ryan Smith
- Supervisor
- Tom Ellis
- Operatives
- 3
- Review date
- 12 Feb 2027
Scope of works
Localised repairs to a pitched slate roof at approximately 8 metres, including replacement of damaged slates, leadwork repairs and gutter clearance from a scaffold with edge protection.
Risk assessment
Each hazard is rated on a 5×5 matrix, likelihood × severity, before and after the control measures: 1–6 is low, 8–12 medium and 15–25 high. These are the rows RAMS Pal generates for these hazards, highest initial risk first, and every one is edited to fit the actual job before the document is issued.
| Hazard | Who is harmed | Initial rating | Control measures | Residual rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Working at height | Operatives, persons below | 204×5 | Work planned to avoid height where reasonably practicable. Access equipment selected for the task and inspected before use. Collective protection (guard rails, edge protection) before personal protection. Where fall arrest is required, harness and lanyard worn with a suitable anchor point. Exclusion zone established below the work area. Work stopped in high winds or heavy rain. | 51×5 |
| Falling objects | Operatives, persons below, public | 123×4 | Exclusion zone established and signed below all overhead work. Toe boards and brick guards fitted to scaffolds. Tools tethered when used at height. Materials raised and lowered by hoist or rope, never dropped or thrown. | 41×4 |
| Manual handling | Operatives | 124×3 | Mechanical aids used where available. Loads assessed before lifting; two-person lift for awkward or heavy items. Route checked and cleared before carrying. Operatives briefed on safe lifting technique. Loads broken down where practicable. | 42×2 |
| Public and occupant interface | Members of the public, building occupants | 124×3 | Work area physically segregated with barriers and signage. Access routes for occupants maintained and kept clear. Work sequenced to limit disruption to occupied areas. Tools and materials never left unattended in areas the public can reach. Occupants informed of the work programme in advance. | 42×2 |
| Adverse weather | Operatives | 93×3 | Forecast checked each morning before work at height begins. Work at height stopped in wind speeds above the equipment manufacturer's limit, and in ice, heavy rain or lightning. Surfaces checked for ice before access. Hydration and shade provided in hot weather. | 31×3 |
PPE required
- Safety helmet
- Hi-vis vest
- Safety boots
- Gloves
Plant and equipment
- Scaffolding
- Hand tools
- Roof ladders
- Waste chute
Method statement
- 1Attend site and confirm scaffold handover certificate is in date.
- 2Inspect scaffold and record pre-use check.
- 3Establish a ground level exclusion zone with barriers.
- 4Access the roof and install roof ladders.
- 5Remove damaged slates and lower waste via the chute.
- 6Install replacement slates and complete leadwork.
- 7Clear gutters and check discharge.
- 8Inspect completed work from scaffold level.
- 9Remove tools and materials.
- 10Hand back the work area to the client.
This example illustrates the RAMS for Roofers page, which explains what a RAMS for this work has to show and the legislation it cites. New to RAMS? Start with what a RAMS document is.
RAMS Pal is a documentation support tool. Generated content must be reviewed and adapted to the actual work, site conditions, workforce, equipment and applicable health & safety requirements.