RAMS for Electrical Contractors: FREE Template + Generator
Create a UK‑compliant RAMS for electrical contractors in minutes. Covers safe isolation, LV installations, testing, PPE, permits and a practical step‑by‑step method.
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“The RAMS generator cut our paperwork time in half and still satisfied the Principal Contractor’s and HSE expectations. The safe‑isolation prompts and site‑specific sections are spot on for real‑world electrical work.”
5 star ratingJames Miller· Electrical Contracts Manager, NorthWest Electrics Ltd
What you get
- Electrical RAMS pack covering safe isolation, containment install, cabling and testing phases with GS38 references.
- Permit-to-work and LOTO log prompts to capture breaker IDs, lock numbers and handback sign-offs.
- Testing and certification checklist aligned to BS 7671 so results, labels and documents stay together.
- Access and MEWP rescue summary for ceiling/lighting works, including fall and arc-flash considerations.
Why teams choose RAMSGen
Don't waste time wrangling ad-hoc Word templates. Create a site-specific Electrical Contracting RAMS from the start.
Benefits
- ✓Win approvals faster by proving you follow EAWR, HSG85 and BS 7671 without rewriting from scratch.
- ✓Brief electricians quickly on isolation, access and testing expectations using the structured method sequence.
- ✓Reduce audit actions by evidencing service scans, asbestos checks and LOTO controls inside the RAMS itself.
Risks of manual RAMS
- !If isolation steps and GS38 references are missing, PCs will block energisation.
- !Generic RAMS that ignore ceiling access and MEWP rescue plans expose electricians to fall-from-height incidents.
- !Poor documentation of testing and waste handling delays completion certificates and payment.
Manual drafting
4 hrs
RAMSGen
8 min
Typical manual prep vs RAMSGen automation
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Generic RAMS template
Snapshot hazards
- Electric shock, burns and arc flash during installation, testing or fault‑finding.
- Inadvertent contact with live or hidden services when drilling, cutting or fixing.
- Falls from height while installing containment, lighting or cabling.
- Exposure to asbestos or hazardous dusts (silica/wood) in existing buildings.
- Manual handling injuries and hand/eye injuries from tools and cable pulling.
Critical controls
- Apply safe isolation: plan work, isolate, lock‑off and tag, prove tester on a known source, test‑for‑dead; use permits; no live work unless justified and controlled.
- Locate and control services: review surveys/drawings, scan with CAT/Genny, obtain permits to drill/dig, trial holes and marked exclusion zones.
- Manage work at height: select correct access (ladders short‑duration only), inspect/tag towers/MEWPs, trained operators, edge protection and a MEWP rescue plan.
- Control dust/asbestos: check R&D asbestos surveys, stop if suspect ACM; COSHH controls with LEV/HEPA, wet methods, FFP3 RPE and tight housekeeping.
- Safe tools and handling: mechanical aids/rollers for drums, team lifts, cut‑resistant gloves, battery/110 V tools with RCD, PAT, manage noise/vibration and leads.
Permits & references
- Electrical isolation/live‑work permit‑to‑work.
- Permit to drill/cut/fix into building fabric.
- Permit to dig/service avoidance (where groundworks are involved).
- Roof access/MEWP permit and rescue plan (site‑specific).
- Confined space permit (if applicable).
Implementation walkthrough
- 1
Pre‑start planning and RAMS briefing with operatives and the Principal Contractor.
- 2
Review latest drawings, service information and surveys (including asbestos) and confirm permit requirements and shutdown windows.
- 3
Identify and isolate circuits; raise the electrical permit; implement LOTO and signage; prove the voltage indicator, then test‑for‑dead.
- 4
Establish the work zone: barriers, signage, temporary lighting, cable management and fire points; verify emergency arrangements.
- 5
Set up safe access equipment (ladders for short, low‑risk tasks only; towers/MEWPs where required) and complete pre‑use inspections.
- 6
Install containment, supports and fixings to specification; use dust suppression/LEV and control noise; verify fixings avoid hidden services.
- 7
Pull and dress cables using rollers/lubricant; maintain bend radii and pulling tensions; cap ends; label as installed.
- 8
Terminate, gland and connect equipment; torque to manufacturer’s specs; ensure earthing/bonding and correct segregation.
- 9
Inspect and test to BS 7671; record results, rectify defects, fit labels/notices and compile certification.
- 10
Authorise re‑energisation; remove LOTO and barriers; complete handover, O&M/as‑builts and update the site register.
How to create a site-specific Electrical Contracting RAMS
Transform the generic template above into a compliant, site-specific document by addressing these critical areas:
Site-specific customization checklist
- 1
Site address, Principal Contractor and emergency contacts.
- 2
Supply voltages, DB/panel IDs and isolation/LOTO locations.
- 3
Justification and additional controls for any live work (if unavoidable).
- 4
Known/assumed buried and hidden services and the strike‑avoidance plan.
- 5
Arc‑flash risk assessment and required arc‑rated PPE (if applicable).
- 6
Access method (ladders/tower/MEWP) and rescue plan/roof edge protection.
- 7
Working hours, noisy/dusty work windows and permit conditions.
- 8
Coordination with other trades for shutdowns and access/segregation.
- 9
Waste management: cable offcuts, metals, WEEE and packaging.
- 10
Environmental controls for dust, noise and housekeeping expectations.
HSE compliance alert
This RAMS template provides general guidance and must be adapted to the specific site, equipment and task. Dutyholders must comply with UK law including CDM 2015, the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and apply BS 7671. Live working is prohibited unless it is unavoidable and risk‑controlled with a permit and competent persons.
Why RAMSGen makes this easier
Instead of manually editing Word templates and cross-referencing multiple guidance documents, RAMSGen walks you through each customization step with intelligent prompts. Answer questions about your site, and the platform automatically generates a compliant RAMS that incorporates:
- Project-specific hazards based on your site layout and access constraints
- Emergency plans with routes to the nearest A&E and site-specific assembly points
- Permits, inspections, and quality checkpoints aligned to your schedule
- Branded PDF exports ready for principal contractor submission
Frequently asked questions
What should an Electrical Contractors RAMS include?
Scope of works, responsibilities, safe isolation procedure, sequence of work, hazards/controls, access equipment, testing to BS 7671, PPE, permits, emergency arrangements and handover/certification.
Is live working allowed for electricians in the UK?
Only if it is unreasonable to work dead and it is justified, risk‑assessed and tightly controlled under a permit with competent persons and suitable arc‑flash/shock protections. Working dead is the default.
Which regulations and standards should this RAMS reference?
Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, CDM 2015, BS 7671 (Wiring Regulations), HSG85 and GS38 for electrical testing, Work at Height Regulations, PUWER and COSHH as applicable.
How do I manage arc‑flash risk on LV panels?
Identify prospective fault currents and protective device settings, keep panels de‑energised where possible, restrict access, use insulated tools, and specify arc‑rated PPE only where risk justifies it; never defeat protection.
Do I need a permit‑to‑work for isolations?
Yes—formal permits are required for isolations and any exceptional live work. They document isolation points, LOTO controls, tests‑for‑dead, boundaries and authorisations.
Can ladders be used for installing lights and containment?
Yes, for short‑duration, low‑risk tasks only. Prefer towers or MEWPs for prolonged or higher‑risk work and ensure inspections, tagging and a rescue plan are in place.
How often should the RAMS be reviewed on site?
Review at the start of the job, after inductions/briefings and whenever conditions change—new drawings, methods, equipment, or personnel—then re‑brief and re‑sign.
What PPE is typically required for electrical works?
Safety helmet and boots, eye protection, cut‑resistant gloves and task‑specific hearing/RPE. Arc‑rated garments and face shields are required only where an assessed arc‑flash risk exists.
Do I need an asbestos survey before drilling?
For refurbishment or work in older buildings, an R&D asbestos survey must be available. If information is missing or materials are suspect, stop and seek competent advice before proceeding.
What certification should be completed at handover?
BS 7671 installation or minor works certificates with test results, labels/notices applied, as‑built drawings and O&M information handed to the dutyholder/PC.
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