RAMS for Piling & Deep Foundations: FREE Template + Generator
Create a professional Piling & Deep Foundations RAMS in minutes. Includes UK-specific hazards, controls, method steps, PPE, training and permits to speed approvals and keep your site safe.
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What you get
- Piling RAMS pack embedding working-platform certificates, CAT & Genny evidence and lift planning in one workflow.
- Concrete and CFA pressure log template to capture volumes, tremie depths and cube references per pile.
- Environmental tracker for spoil, slurry and washout disposal with EWC codes and carrier details.
- Emergency/rescue checklist covering bore fall-in response, support-fluid hazards and spill control.
Why teams choose RAMSGen
Don't waste time wrangling ad-hoc Word templates. Create a site-specific Piling & Deep Foundations RAMS from the start.
Benefits
- ✓Show PCs and TWCs that platform design, utilities and plant checks are documented before rig mobilisation.
- ✓Keep piling production on programme by logging pressures, volumes and QA data as you pour.
- ✓Reduce environmental NCRs by proving you have waste, slurry and washout plans pre-approved.
Risks of manual RAMS
- !Without WPC evidence and utility scans, rigs will not be allowed on the platform.
- !Missing CFA data or cube records risks pile rejection and costly rework.
- !Slurry and washout mismanagement can lead to prosecution and site shutdowns.
Manual drafting
4 hrs
RAMSGen
8 min
Typical manual prep vs RAMSGen automation
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Generic RAMS template
Snapshot hazards
- Piling rig overturning/instability due to inadequate or failed working platform, soft spots or excessive slope.
- Striking buried or overhead services during probing, drilling or lifting operations.
- Entrapment/struck‑by within slew zones, around rotating augers and during crane lifts.
- Collapse of bore/excavation or falls into open piles; drowning/asphyxiation in support fluids.
- Environmental and health exposures: noise/vibration, dust and fumes, wet concrete/alkali burns, contaminated spoil and slurry spills.
Critical controls
- Provide a designed and maintained working platform with verified bearing capacity (FPS Working Platform Certificate), edge protection and daily inspections; no piling off unverified ground.
- Use competent, authorised personnel: CPCS piling rig operators, appointed person and slinger/signaller; PUWER/LOLER compliant plant with in‑date thorough examinations and pre‑use checks; manufacturer’s limits observed.
- Establish exclusion zones and traffic management; banksman control; slew/height restrictors; interlocked guards and lock‑out for maintenance; clear communications (radios/hand signals).
- Manage services: review surveys and as‑builts, CAT & Genny scan and trial holes, permits to dig/lift, safe clearances to overhead lines, and immediate stop if unknown service is suspected.
- Control environmental and health risks: noise/vibration limits and monitoring, dust suppression, spill kits and silt controls, slurry/waste classification and disposal route, COSHH for concrete/support fluids, and a rescue plan for falls into bores.
Permits & references
- Permit to dig/excavate (service avoidance)
- Permit to lift/crane operations and rig assembly
- Working Platform Certificate (FPS) for piling rigs
- Permit to work near overhead lines/restricted zones
- Environmental consents (e.g., dewatering discharge, Section 61 noise)
Implementation walkthrough
- 1
Pre‑start: review pile design, geotechnical report and RAMS/TW approvals; brief team (inductions and toolbox talks).
- 2
Working platform: install to design, verify via FPS WPC, inspect and sign off; demarcate edges, stockpiles and access routes.
- 3
Utilities: review service drawings, carry out CAT & Genny scan and trial holes; issue permit to dig/lift and mark exclusion zones.
- 4
Deliveries and set‑up: receive rig/crane, assemble as per manufacturer; LOLER checks; set slew/height limits; establish barriers and banksman control.
- 5
Setting out: survey and mark pile positions; verify tolerances; install guide walls or temporary casings where required.
- 6
Drilling/boring: advance pile using specified method (CFA/rotary/driven); maintain verticality; control spoil; use support fluid or temporary casing to prevent collapse as designed.
- 7
Reinforcement: lift and place cages with certified accessories; fit spacers/cover; fix continuity bars/plunge columns as specified.
- 8
Concreting: place via tremie/pump in continuous pour; monitor pressures/volumes; take cubes; progressively extract temporary casings.
- 9
Finishing: trim pile heads safely, cap or connect as required; secure/recover casings; clear arisings and manage slurry/washout.
- 10
QA and close‑out: complete pile records (depth, volumes, tests), concrete tickets and as‑builts; inspect platform condition; demobilise plant and sign off.
How to create a site-specific Piling & Deep Foundations RAMS
Transform the generic template above into a compliant, site-specific document by addressing these critical areas:
Site-specific customization checklist
- 1
Pile type/diameter/depth and design loads for this project.
- 2
Rig model, operating weight and outrigger/track loadings.
- 3
Working platform design values (CBR/thickness), inspection frequency and maintenance plan.
- 4
Adjacent structures, vibration criteria and monitoring locations.
- 5
Utility constraints, clearances and any planned isolations.
- 6
Groundwater level, dewatering method and discharge location/permit.
- 7
Crane positions, delivery routes and laydown/stockpile areas.
- 8
Noise/time restrictions and Section 61 status.
- 9
Spoil/slurry classification, EWC codes and disposal route (on/off site).
- 10
Emergency arrangements (rescue from bores), nearest A&E and specific rescue equipment.
HSE compliance alert
This template provides general UK construction guidance. Always adapt to the specific design, ground conditions and Principal Contractor procedures, and ensure compliance with CDM 2015, BS 5975, PUWER/LOLER and environmental law.
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 a Piling & Deep Foundations RAMS include?
Scope and pile types, working platform design/WPC, utilities management, plant and lifting plans (LOLER), method statement for drilling/reinforcement/concreting, environmental controls, emergency/rescue plan, PPE/training, inspection and QA records.
Do I need a Working Platform Certificate (WPC) for piling rigs?
Yes. A competent engineer must design and the Principal Contractor must issue a WPC confirming platform adequacy. Piling must not start until the platform is verified and inspected daily.
Who is competent to operate a piling rig in the UK?
A trained and experienced operator with CPCS (or OEM‑assessed equivalent), supervised by a competent supervisor. Lifting operations require an Appointed Person, Lift Supervisor and Slinger/Signaller.
How are underground and overhead service strikes prevented when piling?
Review surveys/as‑builts, complete CAT & Genny scans and trial holes, issue a permit to dig, maintain safe clearances to overhead lines, and stop works if unexpected services are found.
What are standard exclusion zones around a piling rig?
Set a barriered zone covering the rig’s slew radius plus load/attachment swing, with banksman control and designated pedestrian routes. Increase distances for lifting operations and overhead lines.
How are noise and vibration managed during piling works?
Plan methods to meet limits, obtain Section 61 consent where required, brief hours of work, use quieter methods (e.g., CFA), maintain equipment, and monitor noise/vibration at agreed locations.
What inspections are required on piling plant and lifting gear?
Pre‑use checks every shift, periodic maintenance under PUWER, and in‑date LOLER thorough examinations for lifting accessories, winches and rigs; record all checks before use.
What emergency measures are needed for open bores/support fluids?
Provide barriers/covers, a site‑specific rescue plan, rescue equipment, trained personnel, communication methods, eyewash and first aid; prevent lone working at the bore face.
What QA records should be captured for piles?
As‑built pile records (depth, verticality, volumes/pressures), concrete tickets and cube results, reinforcement checks, test pile data, platform inspections and daily site diaries.
Can I use this RAMS for CFA, rotary bored and driven piles?
Yes. The template covers common controls for CFA, rotary and driven methods. Tailor the method steps, plant, environmental controls and QA to the specific piling technique and ground conditions.
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