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What you get
- Site-specific risk assessment and method statement
- Editable PDF export ready for client submission
- Permits, PPE, and inspection prompts tailored to your trade
Why teams choose RAMSGen
Don't waste time wrangling ad-hoc Word templates. Create a site-specific Traffic Management & Vehicle Movements RAMS from the start.
Benefits
- ✓Generate polished RAMS packs in minutes instead of hours
- ✓Build documents that align with CDM 2015 and HSE expectations
- ✓Collaborate with your team using a structured approval workflow
Risks of manual RAMS
- !Manual RAMS often miss critical hazards, exposing you to enforcement notices
- !Inconsistent documents slow down principal contractor approvals
- !Last-minute edits lead to version control issues and compliance gaps
Manual drafting
4 hrs
RAMSGen
8 min
Typical manual prep vs RAMSGen automation
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Generic RAMS template
Snapshot hazards
- Vehicle–pedestrian collision during loading, reversing or turning.
- Struck-by plant/vehicles due to poor segregation or blind spots.
- Live highway interface: public traffic, cyclists and pedestrians.
- Poor visibility: night work, glare, adverse weather or inadequate lighting.
- Uncontrolled reversing, signalling errors or communication failures.
Critical controls
- Develop and brief a Site Traffic Management Plan (TMP) with segregated pedestrian routes, one‑way systems and marked exclusion zones.
- Use trained vehicle marshals/banksmen with agreed hand signals or radios; eliminate/reduce reversing with turnarounds or drive‑through layouts.
- Install compliant temporary signage, barriers and cone tapers; set site speed limits and speed control measures.
- Plan deliveries with time slots, designated loading bays and off‑highway waiting; use spotters for plant–vehicle interfaces.
- Provide adequate lighting, high‑visibility PPE, flashing beacons, reversing alarms and cameras; inspect routes daily and adapt to weather/phase changes.
Permits & references
- Local Highway Authority approval/road space booking for temporary traffic management impacting the public highway.
- Temporary Traffic Regulation Order/Notice (TTRO/TTN) for closures, lane restrictions or temporary speed limits, where required.
- Street Works permit/licence (under NRSWA) where excavations or apparatus affect the highway.
- Site Permit to Work for vehicle movements/loading bays within the construction site.
- Out‑of‑hours/night‑work or noise approvals from the relevant authority where applicable.
Implementation walkthrough
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Pre‑start planning: review drawings, programme and interfaces; draft the Traffic Management Plan (TMP) including routes, signage, crossings and speed limits.
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Site survey and swept‑path checks to confirm widths, turning radii, gradients, ground conditions and overhead/underground constraints.
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Liaise with client/local authority where works affect the public highway; secure required approvals and agree working windows and road space.
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Pre‑start briefing: deliver RAMS/TMP induction to drivers, marshals and workforce; confirm communication methods, signals and radio channels.
- 5
Set up: install signage, barriers, cones, lighting and line marking to the TMP; establish pedestrian routes, crossings and exclusion zones.
- 6
Mobilise controls: appoint vehicle marshals; position mirrors/cameras, wheel stops and chocks; display speed limit and site rules at access points.
- 7
Operations: manage deliveries via a booking system; escort vehicles, control entry, supervise loading/unloading and minimise reversing.
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Monitoring: supervisor and marshal carry out dynamic risk assessments; adjust layouts to suit progress, weather and public interface.
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Housekeeping: keep routes clear, maintain surfacing, grit in cold weather; record daily inspections and rectify defects immediately.
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Demobilisation: stand down traffic control in reverse order; remove signage/barriers, reinstate surfaces, close permits and debrief lessons learned.
How to create a site-specific Traffic Management & Vehicle Movements RAMS
Transform the generic template above into a compliant, site-specific document by addressing these critical areas:
Site-specific customization checklist
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Site layout drawing showing vehicle and pedestrian routes with turning areas and gradients.
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Access gate arrangements, delivery hours and interface with neighbouring roads/businesses.
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Public interface risks: schools, bus stops, cycle lanes, crossings and vulnerable users.
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Designated loading bays and delivery vehicle types/lengths with swept‑path results.
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Temporary signage schedule (sign types, sizes and positions) and lighting levels.
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Live services or overhead obstructions near routes (power lines, scaffolds, cranes).
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Restrictions: weight limits, bridge heights, weak verges or narrow pinch points.
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Weather and seasonal factors: leaf fall, ice/snow plan, low‑sun glare times.
- 9
Communication plan: radio channels, call signs, hand‑signal sheet and emergency words.
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Key contacts: Principal Contractor, TTM supervisor, Highway Authority liaison and 24/7 callout.
HSE compliance alert
This template supports compliance with UK HSE guidance (e.g., HSG136), the Traffic Signs Manual Chapter 8 and the ‘Red Book’. It must be made site‑specific, approved by a competent person and used only by trained staff. Where works affect the public highway, obtain the relevant authority’s approvals and legal orders before starting.
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 Traffic Management & Vehicle Movements RAMS include?
A compliant RAMS sets out the Traffic Management Plan (routes, signage, speed limits and crossings), roles/competence (marshall, supervisor, drivers), delivery procedures, reversing controls, lighting, inspection regime, emergency arrangements and any permits/approvals for highway interface.
Do I need LANTRA or NRSWA qualifications for traffic management?
On private sites, competent marshals and supervisors are required. If works affect the public highway, temporary traffic management typically requires LANTRA NHSS 12 qualifications; Street Works activities require NRSWA (SWQR) accreditation for operatives/supervisors.
Is a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) different from RAMS?
Yes. The TMP is the layout and operational plan (routes, signage, controls). The RAMS is the risk assessment and method statement describing how the TMP is implemented, controlled, monitored and demobilised.
How can we reduce reversing risks on site?
Design out reversing with one‑way drive‑through routes and turning heads. Where reversing remains, use trained marshals, fixed stop points, cameras/alarms, and clear radio/hand signals. Keep pedestrians segregated and establish exclusion zones.
What signage do we need for temporary traffic management?
Within sites, use clear route and warning signs consistent with the TMP. On or near the public highway, signage, tapers and safety zones must follow the Traffic Signs Manual Chapter 8 and the ‘Red Book’ (Safety at Street Works and Road Works).
When are TTROs required?
A Temporary Traffic Regulation Order/Notice is needed when imposing temporary restrictions such as road closures, banned turns or reduced speed limits. Apply via the local Highway Authority within their lead‑in times.
How often should traffic routes be inspected?
Carry out recorded inspections at least daily and after significant changes (weather, phase changes, utilities). Defects—such as poor lighting, damaged barriers or debris—must be rectified immediately and briefed at the next coordination meeting.
What is acceptable site speed for construction traffic?
Set the lowest practicable speed to manage risk—commonly 5–10 mph (8–16 km/h) inside compounds—with additional restrictions at pinch points and pedestrian interfaces. Sign and enforce via briefings and supervision.
Who can act as a vehicle marshal/banksman?
A competent, trained person briefed on the RAMS/TMP, familiar with site signals, blind spots and radio protocol. They must wear high‑visibility PPE and maintain line‑of‑sight or radio contact with the driver at all times.
What information do drivers need before arriving?
Provide a pre‑arrival pack with route maps, booking time, vehicle limits, site rules, PPE requirements, off‑site holding area, contact numbers and instructions if delayed. This reduces queuing, wrong turns and public interface risk.
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