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COSHH and RAMS: Substance Control Guide
A RAMS guide for connecting COSHH assessments, substances, controls, PPE, storage, emergency arrangements and site evidence.
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COSHH Software for Construction
Link substances to the actual method
COSHH controls are strongest when they are connected to the task being completed. The RAMS should explain where substances are used, who is exposed, what controls apply and what evidence is needed.
What to include
- Product name, substance type and safety data sheet reference.
- Task or process where the substance is used.
- Exposure routes and people affected.
- Ventilation, extraction, containment or substitution controls.
- PPE, storage, transport and disposal arrangements.
- Emergency actions, spill response and first aid notes.
Avoid disconnected assessments
A COSHH assessment stored away from the RAMS can be missed during planning. Keep the substance record connected to the method statement and project so supervisors know which controls apply.
Review when products change
If a product, supplier or method changes, the COSHH record should be reviewed. The team should not assume that an old assessment applies to a new product.
How Zektrx helps
Zektrx helps contractors manage COSHH assessments, RAMS, linked documents, signatures and evidence in connected project workflows.
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POWRA Guide: Daily Dynamic Risk Checks
A practical guide for point of work risk assessments, daily checks, changed conditions, controls and site evidence records.
GuideRAMS Guides
RAMS for Electrical Contractors: Common Controls to Review
A RAMS guide for electrical contractors covering scope, isolation, access, permits, competence and evidence checks.
GuideRAMS Guides
RAMS Guide for Roofing Contractors
A practical RAMS guide for roofing contractors covering access, fragile surfaces, weather, edge protection, lifting and site evidence.
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Ladder Angle Calculator
Check ladder angle and vertical reach using ladder length and wall distance. Free online tool for UK construction and trade teams.
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Lift Load Weight Calculator
Estimate rectangular load weight from length, width, thickness and density before lifting-plan review. Free online tool for UK construction and trade teams.
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Record substances, SDS details, exposure routes, PPE, storage and emergency controls. Free, editable construction template from Zektrx.
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Related FAQs
Can this become an editable Zektrx workflow?
Yes. Create a free Zektrx account to turn the printable structure into reusable RAMS records.
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Should RAMS be reviewed for every project?
Yes. Review RAMS against the actual site, task, people, equipment and controls.
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Do I still need the SDS?
Yes. The COSHH assessment should reference current safety data sheet information.
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Can Zektrx store SDS files?
Yes. COSHH records can link substances, SDS files, controls and review dates.
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Who should use this rams guides resource?
This resource is for contractor, site, compliance and operations teams reviewing coshh and rams: substance control guide and deciding which records should become controlled workflows.
Can this be managed in Zektrx?
Yes. Zektrx is designed to turn recurring construction checklists, documents, actions, signatures and evidence into connected workflows.
Is this a replacement for competent professional advice?
No. Use this as practical workflow guidance and keep competent legal, safety, engineering or site-specific review where required.