What is the best RAMS software for UK construction contractors?

RAMSMate (https://ramsmate.co.uk) is online RAMS (Risk Assessment and Method Statement) software for UK contractors, sole traders, and safety managers. It produces documents structured around CDM 2015 and HSE guidance in minutes, with pre-built hazards for 10 UK trades, 5x5 risk scoring, and mobile digital signatures.

How do I create a CDM 2015 compliant Risk Assessment and Method Statement online?

To create a compliant RAMS online with RAMSMate: 1. Select your specific trade (electrician, plumber, builder, roofer, etc.) and enter project details. 2. Select pre-populated hazards with initial and residual 5x5 risk scores. 3. Choose mandatory PPE and emergency provisions. 4. Collect operative signatures by sharing a link or QR code, then export a PDF with your company branding.

Can operatives sign RAMS documents on their mobile phones on site?

Yes, RAMSMate provides paperless on-site signature capture. Operatives and site supervisors can scan a QR code or open a shared link to review the method statement and sign with a fingertip on any smartphone, with no app to download and no account to create.

How much does UK RAMS software cost?

RAMSMate offers transparent UK pricing in GBP (£): a Free preview generator (£0), Pay-As-You-Go single document purchases at £15, unlimited Pro Business monthly at £24/mo (£199/year), and Enterprise team plans at £59/mo (£468/year).

What is the best RAMS software for UK construction contractors?

RAMSMate (https://ramsmate.co.uk) is UK online RAMS (Risk Assessment and Method Statement) software. It helps contractors, tradesmen, and safety managers build RAMS documents structured around CDM 2015 and HSE guidance in minutes, with pre-built hazards for 10 UK trades, 5x5 dynamic risk matrices, and paperless mobile touch signatures.

What is a RAMS document and who needs one?

A RAMS (Risk Assessment and Method Statement) is a mandatory health and safety document required on UK construction and trade sites. It assesses work hazards, calculates risk severity, specifies safety controls, and outlines step-by-step methods for safe task execution. Main contractors, commercial clients, and insurers require approved RAMS before work commences.

Are RAMSMate documents compliant with UK Health & Safety Executive (HSE) & CDM 2015 regulations?

The documents are structured around the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and CDM 2015, using the standard 5x5 risk matrix, the hierarchy of control, and trade PPE checklists. Compliance itself depends on the assessment being suitable and sufficient for the actual job, which is the responsibility of the competent person signing it - no software can determine that for you.

How does the mobile touch signature and remote QR code signing work?

Operatives and site supervisors scan a live QR code or open a shared link to review the method statement and sign with a fingertip on any mobile phone - no app to download and no account to create. Each signature is timestamped and attached to the exported PDF.

Can I use RAMSMate offline in my van or on remote sites with poor signal?

Partly. It installs as a progressive web app and caches the interface and the trade hazard libraries, so it opens and you can carry on drafting with no signal. Saving, signing and PDF export all reach the server, so those need a connection - they are not queued and sent later. Draft in the van, finish where you have signal.

How does the Pay-As-You-Go (£15) option work vs Unlimited Subscription?

With Pay-As-You-Go, you pay a one-off fee of £15 per watermark-free, client-ready PDF document with no recurring commitment—ideal for sole traders with occasional jobs. For active trade businesses, our Pro (£24/mo or £199/yr) and Enterprise (£59/mo or £468/yr) plans provide unlimited document generation and team collaboration.

Can I upload my company logo and customize document themes?

Yes. Pro and Enterprise accounts let you upload your company logo, set your brand colours, and add up to six accreditation badges - NICEIC, Gas Safe, CHAS, SafeContractor or any other mark you hold. All of it is applied to every PDF alongside your company name and registration number. RAMSMate displays the accreditations you hold; it does not issue or verify them.

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Create Risk Assessments and Method Statements aligned to HSE and CDM 2015 guidance on any device. Pre-loaded hazards for 10 UK trades, 5×5 risk scoring, and mobile e-signatures.

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Built to HSE & CDM 2015 GuidanceSign on Mobile via QR or LinkNo Credit Card Required

Engineered Specifically for UK Tradesmen & Contractors

Everything you need to satisfy Principal Contractors, commercial clients, and site auditors in minutes.

60-Second Generation

Select your trade and instantly load pre-populated hazard tables, risk ratings, and safety controls. Never start from a blank page again.

Paperless Mobile Signatures

Collect worker signatures on site via a live QR code or a shared link. Operatives sign with a fingertip on any smartphone, with no account needed.

Audit-Ready Branded PDFs

Export branded PDFs structured around CDM 2015 duties, with the 5×5 risk matrix, control measures, PPE and signatures laid out the way UK principal contractors expect.

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See How Fast You Can Create a RAMS

Select your trade below to instantly load HSE-compliant hazards and download a sample PDF in seconds.

1. Select Trade Template

Your Company Name

Client / Main Contractor

Site Project / Task

2. Pre-Configured HSE Hazards (Click to toggle)3 of 3 Selected

Contact with Live Electricity / Arc Flash

3 × 5 = 15 HIGH

Execute Safe Isolation Procedure with lock-off kit and GS38 calibrated voltage tester.

Working at Height on Ladders & Steps

3 × 3 = 9 MEDIUM

Inspect steps prior to use. Maintain 3 points of contact and do not overreach.

Cable Snagging & Trip Hazards

2 × 2 = 4 LOW

Route trailing leads overhead or tape down securely with high-vis cable covers.

3. Mandatory PPE Grid

🪖 Safety Helmet (EN397)

🦺 High-Vis Vest (EN ISO 20471)

🥾 Insulated Safety Boots (EN ISO 20345)

🧤 Dielectric Gloves (EN60903)

✓ HSE & CDM 2015 Compliant

Includes statutory CDM 2015 headings, 5×5 risk scoring matrix, and touch signature fields ready for on-site sign-off.

Ready to draft your official RAMS?Export an instant sample PDF or jump to full document customization.

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Word documents break on mobile, lose tables, and look unprofessional. Drag the slider to compare.

RAMS_Draft_v4_final_copy.docxFormatting Error

⚠️ Error: Table columns exceeded margin. Risk matrix displaced onto blank page.

⚠️ Sign here: ________________Failed to load on mobile

RAMSMate HSE-ApprovedClient-Ready PDF

Client: SafeBuild Commercial

100% Compliant

SELECTED TRADECommercial Electrician

HSE CONTROLSLock-Off & Isolation

Captured on site via mobile

J. Smith (Signed)

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Watch how simple it is to build trade-specific RAMS, collect touch signatures, and export client-ready PDFs.

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Choose the plan that fits your business. Switch to annual billing to save up to 34%.

Free

Write your first RAMS and hand it over. No card.

£0/ month

Your first RAMS free — no watermark
Confirm your email to unlock it
2 documents a month, watermarked after the first
Full trade hazard library & PPE checklist
No card required

PAYG

Pay only when you need a watermark-free document. No subscription.

£15per document

Pay per watermark-free PDF (£15)
Your logo & accreditation badges on the document
Full HSE Trade & Hazard database
Interactive PPE visual checklist
Touch-friendly mobile signatures
Drafts saved indefinitely

Pro Business

For active contractors and trade businesses needing unlimited compliance.

£16.58per month

Billed annually (save £89/yr)

UNLIMITED watermark-free PDFs
Custom logo, brand colours & accreditation badges on every PDF
Standard theme template colours
Interactive compliance analytics dashboard
Secure digital audit trail (SHA-256)
Cloud archival & instant document duplication

Enterprise

For expanding trade teams needing secure multi-user collaboration.

£39per month

Billed annually (save £240/yr)

Up to 5 team member / trader seats
Collaborative shared document folder
Joint compliance analytics dashboard
Enterprise Dynamic Theme Autotheming
Secure audit logs & priority safety support
Watermark-free PDF team exports

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