Built for Civils & Infrastructure
RAMSGen understands that Civil Engineering involves higher risks and stricter compliance than standard construction. We cover the heavy lifting.
Heavy Plant & Lifting Ops
Pre-loaded hazards for excavators, dumpers, and rollers. Includes specific controls for exclusion zones, CPCS/NPORS competence, and slewing restrictions.
Excavations & Buried Services
Dedicated sections for HSG47 compliance, permit-to-dig protocols, trench shoring support, and CAT & Genny usage.
Highways & Streetworks
Templates ready for Section 278 works, adhering to NRSWA and Chapter 8 traffic management standards.
Everything You Need for Civil Engineering RAMS
Move beyond generic paperwork with tools designed for the complexities of the infrastructure sector.
CDM 2015 Compliance
Documents structured to demonstrate your competence as a Tier 2 contractor, meeting all strict Principal Contractor requirements.
Plant Operator Competencies
Specific fields to mandate CPCS or NPORS cards for plant operators and specific categories (e.g., 360 Excavator, Forward Tipping Dumper).
HSG47 Buried Services
Built-in logic for safe digging practices, including CAT scanning, trial holes, and reviewing utility plans.
Temporary Works References
Sections to reference Temporary Works Coordinators (TWC), shoring designs, and trench box specifications.
COSHH for Civils
Pre-filled assessments for common civil substances like wet concrete, silica dust (RCS), and curing agents.
NRSWA & Traffic Management
Hazards and controls specifically for working on or near public highways, referencing Chapter 8 signage and lighting.
Confined Space Entry
Specialised modules for manhole entry and drainage works, referencing escape sets, gas monitors, and top-man duties.
Worker QR Sign-Ons
Workers scan a QR code to confirm they've read the RAMS before starting work. Digital records replace paper sign-off sheets for HSE compliance.
How It Works
Select Civil Activities
Choose from a library of infrastructure tasks, from deep drainage and reinforced concrete to earthworks and road surfacing.
Define Site Risks
Add site-specific hazards such as contaminated ground, overhead cables (GS6), or proximity to live traffic.
Generate Compliant Docs
Download a branded, professional PDF that references current British Standards and HSE regulations, ready for Principal Contractor approval.
Civil Engineering Risk Assessment: Construction Phase Plan Integration and Tier 1 Standards
Civil engineering contractors face a broader risk profile than most construction disciplines — combining heavy plant, deep excavations, buried services, and highway interfaces on the same project. Under CDM 2015, every civils project must have a Construction Phase Plan (CPP), and your RAMS must be explicitly cross-referenced with it. A risk assessment method statement that treats each task in isolation, without reference to the CPP's site-wide controls, will fail Tier 1 review.
CDM 2015
Reg 12: CPP required for all projects; your RAMS must cross-reference it
MHOR 1992
manual handling risk assessment required for rebar, formwork, and precast lifts
HSG47
buried services guidance — mandatory reference in all excavation RAMS
BS 5975
TWC appointment and shoring design required in RAMS for deep excavations
The Construction Phase Plan (CPP) is a legal requirement under CDM 2015 Regulation 12. For civil engineering projects, the CPP typically addresses site-wide traffic management, welfare arrangements, emergency procedures, and the interface between different contractors. Your task-specific RAMS must be consistent with the CPP and must explicitly cross-reference the CPP sections relevant to your scope — for example, referencing the CPP's buried services information when producing an excavation RAMS, or the CPP's emergency arrangements when producing a RAMS for confined space entry.
The CDM 2015 regulations also impose specific duties on Principal Contractors to ensure that RAMS submitted by sub-contractors are reviewed before work begins. In practice, Tier 1 civil engineering contractors (Balfour Beatty, Kier, Morgan Sindall) operate formal RAMS review processes with checklists that check for specific content: CDM 2015 competency evidence, Plant operator CPCS/NPORS categories, COSHH assessment for hazardous substances, PPE specification by type and standard, emergency arrangements, and CPP cross-reference. A RAMS that passes all these checks on first submission is measurably faster to get to site.
For reinforced concrete work specifically, the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (MHOR) apply to the manual handling of rebar, formwork panels, and precast units. Your RAMS must include a manual handling risk assessment that identifies the specific loads, assesses the task against the MHOR guidelines, and specifies engineering controls (mechanical lifting aids, team lifts with specific techniques) where individual loads exceed the guideline weights. This is consistently one of the most poorly-executed sections in civils RAMS.
Contaminated ground is a specific hazard on brownfield civil engineering sites, governed by the Contaminated Land (England) Regulations 2006 and COSHH 2002. If the geotechnical investigation has identified contamination, your RAMS must reference the contamination report, the specific substances present, the exposure routes (inhalation, ingestion, skin contact), and the control measures that reduce exposure to ALARP. Vague references to 'follow contaminated land procedures' are not adequate under COSHH 2002's risk assessment requirements.
Key Regulations & Standards for Civil Engineering & Infrastructure RAMS
| Reference | Regulation / Standard | Relevance to RAMS |
|---|---|---|
| CDM 2015 | Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 | CPP cross-reference mandatory; Regulation 15 duties for Principal Contractors include review of sub-contractor RAMS |
| HSG47 | Avoiding Danger from Underground Services (HSE) | CAT/Genny, permit to dig, and safe digging practice required in all civil excavation RAMS |
| MHOR 1992 | Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 | Manual handling assessment for rebar, formwork panels, and precast units required in RAMS |
| BS 5975 | Code of Practice for Temporary Works | TWC appointment, shoring design reference, and inspection regime required in deep excavation RAMS |
| COSHH 2002 | Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 | Contaminated ground, RCS silica dust, wet concrete, and curing agents all require COSHH assessments in civils RAMS |
| LOLER 1998 | Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 | All lifting operations — precast installation, pipe laying, manhole rings — require LOLER compliance documentation within RAMS |
Construction Risk Assessment: Why the CPP Cross-Reference Is the Most Important Missing Link
The single most effective improvement civils contractors can make to their RAMS approval rate is to explicitly cross-reference the CPP at the start of each risk assessment method statement. This demonstrates that you have read the Principal Designer's Pre-Construction Information, that your proposed method is consistent with the site-wide safety arrangements, and that you understand your obligations under CDM 2015 as a duty holder. RAMSGen's civil engineering RAMS template includes a dedicated CPP cross-reference section at the top of each document, plus prompts to reference the specific CPP sections relevant to your task scope — the detail that moves RAMS from 'adequate' to 'accepted'.
RAMS Templates for Civil Engineering & Infrastructure
Browse trade-specific templates commonly used in civil engineering & infrastructure projects.
Groundworks & Excavation
Professional RAMS for trenches, drainage and site strip works—clear hazards, controls and method steps ready to customise for your project.
View templateConcrete Works
Create a professional Concrete Works RAMS in minutes. Identify hazards, set robust controls, and generate a clear method statement for safe concrete pours—fully aligned to UK HSE expectations.
View templatePiling & Deep Foundations
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.
View templateScaffolding & Access
Create a compliant, site-ready Scaffolding RAMS in minutes. Includes hazards, controls, method steps, PPE, training, permits and FAQs aligned to UK regulations.
View templateLifting Operations (Cranes & Hoists)
Create a professional UK-compliant RAMS for lifting operations in minutes—covering crane/hoist lifts, slinging, signalling, permits and on-site controls aligned to LOLER and BS 7121.
View templateConfined Space Entry & Rescue
Build a compliant Confined Space Entry & Rescue RAMS in minutes—UK hazards, controls, permits, and a clear rescue plan included.
View templateFlexible plans for every team size
From individual contractors to large teams, RAMSGen provides scalable compliance for every project.
Starter
For contractors producing a handful of RAMS each month who need compliant documents fast.
- 5 RAMS per month
- Unlimited edits
- Company branding
- PDF export
- COSHH assessments
- One-page summaries
Professional
Unlimited RAMS with everything you need to win more work and stay compliant.
- Everything in Starter, plus:
- Unlimited RAMS
- Reusable templates
- Digital signatures
- Worker QR sign-ons
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Civil Engineering RAMS Questions
Yes. Our templates are designed to meet the rigorous approval standards of Tier 1 contractors like Balfour Beatty, Kier, and Morgan Sindall. Documents are structured to demonstrate CDM 2015 competence with all the sections Principal Contractors expect.
Yes. Our civil engineering templates include comprehensive HSG47 compliance sections covering CAT & Genny procedures, permit-to-dig protocols, safe digging practices, and trench support requirements.
Absolutely. You can specify exact plant categories required (e.g., 360° Excavator, Forward Tipping Dumper) and record operator card details directly within the RAMS.
Yes. We include specific COSHH assessments for Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) from cutting and grinding, with appropriate exposure controls and RPE requirements aligned to HSE limits.
Yes. Our method statements include sections to reference Temporary Works Coordinators (TWC), shoring designs, trench box specifications, and inspection requirements in line with BS 5975.
Yes. We cover Section 278 works and general streetworks with specific references to NRSWA, Chapter 8 traffic management, and high-visibility clothing requirements.