Trade RAMS template
RAMS for Cladding & Rainscreen (UK): Free Template + Site-Specific Generator
Cladding installers work at height with large panels, intricate fixings, and stringent fire barriers. A dedicated RAMS captures lifting, torque settings, and cavity fire controls so facades perform as designed.
Core civils/structural
phase1
2025-10-01
What you'll brief on site
Align supervisors, evidence compliance, and pre-fill RAMSGen with the core talking points below.
- ✓Confirm bracket survey and setting-out are complete
- ✓Check torque tools are calibrated and recorded
- ✓Verify fire barriers and cavity closers are inspected
- ✓Ensure panels are protected from damage and weather
- ✓Record pull-out tests, QA inspections, and photographic evidence
Key approvals
Facade access permit confirming edge protection and rescue, Lifting operations permit for panel hoists or cranes, Hot works permit for bracket welding or cutting, Out-of-hours permit where works affect public areas
Snapshot hazards
- Falls from height on facade access systems
- Dropped objects impacting workers or the public
- Wind uplift or sail effect on large panels
- Incorrect fire barrier installation leading to spread
- Noise and vibration from drilling and fixing
Critical controls
- Use MEWPs, mast climbers, or scaffold with full edge protection
- Establish exclusion zones and tool tethering policies
- Set wind speed limits for panel installation and lifting
- Install fire barriers and cavity closers with inspection hold points
- Use torque-controlled tools with documented settings
Permits & references
- Facade access permit confirming edge protection and rescue
- Lifting operations permit for panel hoists or cranes
- Hot works permit for bracket welding or cutting
- Out-of-hours permit where works affect public areas
Implementation walkthrough
Toolbox ready- 1
Review facade design, bracket layout, and fire strategy
- 2
Install and level primary brackets with fixings torque-checked
- 3
Fit rails, insulation, and fire barriers with QA records
- 4
Lift and install panels, aligning joints and sealing per spec
- 5
Inspect facade, test fixings, and close out snag list
Template detail
Export ready in RAMSGenWhy Cladding & Rainscreen RAMS matter
Cladding installers work at height with large panels, intricate fixings, and stringent fire barriers. A dedicated RAMS captures lifting, torque settings, and cavity fire controls so facades perform as designed.
Common hazards for Cladding & Rainscreen
- Falls from height on facade access systems
- Dropped objects impacting workers or the public
- Wind uplift or sail effect on large panels
- Incorrect fire barrier installation leading to spread
- Noise and vibration from drilling and fixing
Typical control measures for Cladding & Rainscreen
- Use MEWPs, mast climbers, or scaffold with full edge protection
- Establish exclusion zones and tool tethering policies
- Set wind speed limits for panel installation and lifting
- Install fire barriers and cavity closers with inspection hold points
- Use torque-controlled tools with documented settings
Method statement outline
- Review facade design, bracket layout, and fire strategy
- Install and level primary brackets with fixings torque-checked
- Fit rails, insulation, and fire barriers with QA records
- Lift and install panels, aligning joints and sealing per spec
- Inspect facade, test fixings, and close out snag list
PPE, training, and permits
PPE essentials
- Harnesses compatible with chosen access system
- Cut-resistant gloves for sheet metal handling
- Eye and hearing protection for drilling operations
- High-visibility clothing with weather protection
Training & competence
- NVQ Level 2/3 Cladding or Rainscreen Systems
- MEWP/IPAF operation for boom or scissor lifts
- Torque tool calibration awareness
- Fire barrier installation training from manufacturers
Permits & supporting documents
- Facade access permit confirming edge protection and rescue
- Lifting operations permit for panel hoists or cranes
- Hot works permit for bracket welding or cutting
- Out-of-hours permit where works affect public areas
RAMS checklist for Cladding & Rainscreen
- Confirm bracket survey and setting-out are complete
- Check torque tools are calibrated and recorded
- Verify fire barriers and cavity closers are inspected
- Ensure panels are protected from damage and weather
- Record pull-out tests, QA inspections, and photographic evidence
FAQs: Cladding & Rainscreen RAMS
Do rainscreen installs need fire stopping inspections?
Yes. Fire barriers are critical. Include hold points, inspection sign-offs, and photo evidence in the RAMS.
How do we manage high winds on facade installs?
Set maximum wind speeds (often 12 m/s) for lifting and fixing panels. Record wind monitoring responsibilities and stop-work criteria in the RAMS.
Do we need pull-out tests for every fixing?
Follow the engineer's schedule. Reference the testing regime, sample rates, and documentation in the RAMS.
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Frequently asked questions
Do rainscreen installs need fire stopping inspections?
Yes. Fire barriers are critical. Include hold points, inspection sign-offs, and photo evidence in the RAMS.
How do we manage high winds on facade installs?
Set maximum wind speeds (often 12 m/s) for lifting and fixing panels. Record wind monitoring responsibilities and stop-work criteria in the RAMS.
Related guidance
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