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Work at Height RAMS Guide for Contractors
A practical RAMS guide for reviewing access, edge protection, rescue plans, competence and evidence before work at height.
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Start with access and edge risk
Work at height RAMS should clearly explain how people will access the work area, how falls will be prevented and what controls are needed if conditions change. A generic template is rarely enough on its own.
Controls to review
- Access equipment, inspection status and suitability.
- Edge protection, barriers and exclusion zones.
- Weather, lighting and surface conditions.
- Tool tethering, dropped object risk and public interface.
- Rescue arrangements and emergency communication.
- Competence, supervision and briefing records.
Keep inspections connected
Access equipment checks, scaffold handover notes, photos and supervisor comments should be linked to the job. If the RAMS references an inspection, the evidence should be easy to find.
Review before the shift starts
Conditions around height work can change quickly. Teams should check whether the planned method still matches the area, equipment and weather before work starts.
How Zektrx helps
Zektrx helps contractors connect work at height RAMS with inspections, photos, actions, signatures and job records so evidence stays with the workflow.
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1. Learn
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.
GuideRAMS Guides
RAMS Guide: What to Check Before Work Starts
A practical pre-start RAMS guide for checking scope, hazards, controls, signatures and site evidence before a job begins.
GuideRAMS Guides
COSHH and RAMS: Substance Control Guide
A RAMS guide for connecting COSHH assessments, substances, controls, PPE, storage, emergency arrangements and site evidence.
2. Use
CalculatorHealth & Safety
Ladder Angle Calculator
Check ladder angle and vertical reach using ladder length and wall distance. Free online tool for UK construction and trade teams.
CalculatorHealth & Safety
Working at Height Calculator
Screen work-at-height task risk using height, duration, people and control rating. Free online tool for UK construction and trade teams.
CalculatorHealth & Safety
HAVS Calculator
Estimate hand-arm vibration A(8) exposure from vibration magnitude and trigger time. Free online tool for UK construction and trade teams.
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Standardise method statements and keep revisions connected to site work.
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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.
GuideRAMS Guides
RAMS Guide: What to Check Before Work Starts
A practical pre-start RAMS guide for checking scope, hazards, controls, signatures and site evidence before a job begins.
GuideRAMS Guides
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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CalculatorHealth & Safety
Ladder Angle Calculator
Check ladder angle and vertical reach using ladder length and wall distance. Free online tool for UK construction and trade teams.
CalculatorHealth & Safety
Working at Height Calculator
Screen work-at-height task risk using height, duration, people and control rating. Free online tool for UK construction and trade teams.
CalculatorHealth & Safety
HAVS Calculator
Estimate hand-arm vibration A(8) exposure from vibration magnitude and trigger time. Free online tool for UK construction and trade teams.
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RAMS Template
A controlled structure for task hazards, method statement steps, controls, signatures and review evidence.
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Construction Risk Assessment Template
Identify hazards, people at risk, existing controls, further actions and review dates. Free, editable construction template from Zektrx.
TemplateMethod Statements
Method Statement Template
Plan the safe sequence of work, people, plant, materials, controls and hold points. Free, editable construction template from Zektrx.
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RAMS Software
Create, review and manage RAMS, method statements, signatures and evidence.
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Risk Assessment Software
Build controlled risk assessments with owners, review dates and linked evidence.
Featuremethod statement
Method Statement Software
Standardise method statements and keep revisions connected to site work.
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Industryroofing
Roofing Contractors Software
Roofing contractor RAMS, work-at-height controls, permits, photos, site records and client evidence.
Industryscaffolding
Scaffolders Software
Scaffolding contractor RAMS, inspections, handover certificates, permits, photos and site evidence. One platform for documents, evidence and compliance.
Industryelectrical
Electrical Contractors Software
Electrical contractor RAMS, permits, testing evidence, drawings, site records and handover packs. One platform for documents, evidence and compliance.
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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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What angle should I aim for?
Many ladder checks use the 1-in-4 rule, which gives roughly 75 degrees.
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Does this prove a ladder is safe?
No. Check ground, condition, securing, access, duration and whether safer equipment is required.
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FAQ
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Who should use this rams guides resource?
This resource is for contractor, site, compliance and operations teams reviewing work at height rams guide for contractors 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.