What is a RAMS document?

RAMS stands for Risk Assessment and Method Statement. It's a combined safety document used in UK construction to identify hazards, assess risks, and outline safe working procedures for specific tasks or projects.

How does AI generate RAMS documents?

DocGen uses advanced AI to analyze your project description or site video. It identifies potential hazards, assesses risk levels, and generates comprehensive control measures and method statements tailored to your specific work.

How long does it take to generate a RAMS?

With DocGen's Chat RAMS, you can generate a complete document in under 2 minutes. Video RAMS analysis typically takes 5-10 minutes depending on video length and complexity.

Are the generated RAMS documents HSE compliant?

Yes, all DocGen templates and generated documents are structured to meet UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) requirements and construction industry standards.

Can I customize the RAMS documents?

Absolutely. After generation, you can edit any section, add or remove hazards, modify control measures, and apply your company branding including logo and contact details.

What file formats can I export?

DocGen allows you to export your completed RAMS as professional PDF documents or editable Microsoft Word (DOCX) files.

Do I need a RAMS for excavation & groundworks?

Yes. Under UK health and safety law, any contractor carrying out excavation & groundworks work should have a suitable risk assessment and method statement in place before starting. A RAMS for excavation & groundworks demonstrates that hazards have been identified and controlled, and is typically required by principal contractors and clients before allowing work to commence on site.

What hazards does a Excavation & Groundworks RAMS cover?

A Excavation & Groundworks RAMS typically covers hazards such as trench collapse/cave-in, striking underground services, vehicle/plant movements, falls into excavation. DocGen's AI analyses your specific project details and may identify additional hazards beyond these common ones, ensuring comprehensive coverage for your particular site conditions and scope of work.

How long does it take to create a Excavation & Groundworks RAMS?

With DocGen, you can generate a complete Excavation & Groundworks RAMS in under 2 minutes. Simply select the excavation & groundworks template, describe your project, and our AI creates a professional document with hazards, risk ratings, control measures, a method statement, and PPE requirements — all formatted and ready to download as PDF or Word.

Is this Excavation & Groundworks RAMS template HSE compliant?

Yes. All DocGen templates and generated documents are structured to meet UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) requirements. The Excavation & Groundworks template includes risk assessment methodology aligned with the HSE's five-step approach and method statements that satisfy CDM 2015 regulation requirements. However, you should always review the generated document to ensure it reflects your specific site conditions.

Can I customise the Excavation & Groundworks RAMS for my specific project?

Absolutely. After generation, you can edit every section of your Excavation & Groundworks RAMS — add or remove hazards, modify control measures, update the method statement, and change PPE requirements. You can also add your company branding, logo, and contact details. The AI-generated document is a comprehensive starting point that you tailor to your exact project needs.

All RAMS Templates

Civil Engineering / Groundworks

Excavation & Groundworks RAMS

Trenching, foundation digging, drainage excavation. Generate a professional, HSE-compliant risk assessment and method statement tailored to your specific project — in minutes, not hours.

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HSE CompliantCDM 20152-10 days Generation

Risk Assessment & Method Statement

Excavation & Groundworks

Project Details

Project

Excavation & Groundworks Works

Client

Your Company Ltd

Duration

2-10 days

Trade

Civil Engineering / Groundworks

Risk Assessment

Trench collapse/cave-inMedium

Striking underground servicesHigh

Vehicle/plant movementsHigh

Method Statement

Obtain service plans and conduct CAT scan

Mark out excavation area

+ 5 more steps...

4 PPE items required

Hazards Covered

Method Steps

PPE Items

< 2 min

Generation Time

Key Hazards Covered

Your Excavation & Groundworks RAMS will address these common hazards with detailed risk ratings and control measures.

Trench collapse/cave-in

Medium2×5=10

Who's at risk: Operatives

Trench support, battering, shoring, competent person supervision

Striking underground services

High3×5=15

Who's at risk: Operatives

CAT and Genny scan, service plans, hand dig near services

Vehicle/plant movements

High3×5=15

Who's at risk: All site personnel

Trained banksmen, exclusion zones, reversing alarms

Falls into excavation

High3×4=12

Who's at risk: All personnel

Edge protection, barriers, warning tape, lighting

Method Statement Preview

Your generated RAMS will include a step-by-step method statement based on these core stages. The AI tailors each step to your specific project details.

Obtain service plans and conduct CAT scan

Mark out excavation area

Install barriers and edge protection

Excavate with appropriate plant

Install shoring or battering as needed

Complete works within excavation

Backfill and reinstate surface

Required PPE

Personal Protective Equipment specified for excavation & groundworks work. Your generated RAMS may include additional PPE based on your project details.

Hard Hat

Hi-Vis Vest

Safety Boots

Work Gloves

See What You'll Get

Every generated RAMS is a professional, print-ready document. Here's a preview of the PDF output for excavation & groundworks work.

Your Company Name

Risk Assessment & Method Statement

RAMS-001

1. Project Details

Project Title	Excavation & Groundworks Works
Client / Principal Contractor	Your Client Name
Site Address	123 Example Street, London
Expected Duration	2-10 days

2. Risk Assessment

Hazard	L	S	Risk	Controls
Trench collapse/cave-in	2	5	Medium	Trench support, battering, shoring, competent person supervision
Striking underground services	3	5	High	CAT and Genny scan, service plans, hand dig near services

+ 2 more hazards...

3. Method Statement

Obtain service plans and conduct CAT scan

+ 6 more steps...

Prepared by: ___________________

Date: ___/___/______

Professional PDF Output

This is what your Excavation & Groundworks RAMS looks like

Fully formatted risk assessment table

Likelihood, severity, risk ratings with colour-coded badges

Step-by-step method statement

7 detailed stages tailored to your project scope

Complete PPE requirements

4 items specified with clear descriptions

Print-ready PDF or Word export

Branded with your company details, ready for site use

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How It Works

Three simple steps from template selection to professional RAMS document.

Select Your Template

Choose from 50+ job-specific templates. Each one is pre-loaded with relevant hazards, controls, and method statement steps.

Describe Your Project

Tell our AI about your specific project — location, scope, site conditions. The more detail you provide, the more tailored your RAMS.

AI Generates Your RAMS

In under 2 minutes, receive a professional, fully formatted RAMS document. Export as PDF or Word, ready for site use.

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Start with 2 free RAMS per month. Professional, HSE-compliant documents with risk assessments, method statements, and PPE requirements — ready for site use.

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