The Method Statement / RAMS Software Built for the Front Line
Use a better safety management system. Sitemate’s Method Statement/RAMS software can generate a risk assessment method statement (RAMS) more efficiently. Powered by the Dashpivot platform, the Method Statement/RAMS software helps supervisors assess work hazards and create a method statement that includes the safety control measures from the risk assessment.
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Why Method Statement / RAMS management Is Harder than It Should Be
Making a RAMS from scratch consumes time
Creating paper-based risk assessment method statements (RAMS) from scratch consumes a lot of time, particularly in assessing hazards and making the method statement.
Varying RAMS templates
Paper-based RAMS templates can vary structurally depending on the site supervisor completing them, which can affect consistency and lengthen review cycles.
High chance of creating incorrect forms
Employees rushing to complete the RAMS document to accommodate tight schedules might miss important sections that help effectively control hazards in the workplace, which increases the risk for injuries and accidents.
Version delays
Updating paper-based RAMS documents takes time to circulate the updated form, which can negatively affect the audit trail.
A Smarter Method Statement / RAMS App
Automatic template creation through AI
Supervisors can easily generate RAMS templates by describing the form to Sitemate’s AI assistant Storm or uploading existing forms to the Dashpivot platform.
Easy SWMS form completion
Sitemate’s AI assistant Storm is integrated into the Method Statement / RAMS Software to help users complete forms by using work orders, drawings, hazard registers, and notes.
Fast approvals and sign-off
Signatures are captured digitally, removing the need for physical handoffs and ensuring critical activities do not proceed before sign-off.
Version delays
Updating the RAMS document also updates all forms across all teams, ensuring that all are using the correct and updated RAMS document.
Understanding Method Statement / RAMS Software
What is a Method Statement / RAMS Software?
Sitemate's Method Statement / RAMS Software is a cutting-edge tool for developing the safety management document required for high-risk activities under the Health and Safety at Work Act of 1974. Powered by the Dashpivot platform, the app uses modern approaches such as digital forms and AI integration to help workers understand the hazards, risks, and safety controls that must be adopted to keep them safe.
How does a Method Statement / RAMS Software template workflow run?
- Capture work details from scope, drawings, hazards, and supervisor notes
- Draft the method statement with AI-suggested sequencing, controls, and responsibilities
- Review and edit each section so it matches the job and actual site conditions
- Approve and sign off before high-risk work begins, with a recorded approval trail
- Store and link the record to the job for access, reporting, and audits
Why make a RAMS document?
A Risk Assessment Method Statement is an important health and safety document that identifies the measures that must be taken to carry out a certain activity or operation safely. RAMS may be used in combination with the risk assessment process. Risk assessments are used to document hazards identified in the workplace, estimate the likelihood and severity of risks, and design appropriate control measures to eliminate or reduce those risks. Method statements elaborate on the information included in risk assessments, including hazard identification, management, and control measures. They describe how specific tasks can be carried out safely, including control measures and safety precautions, as well as how to apply them and what control equipment to employ. Unlike risk assessments, which look for dangers throughout the workplace, method statements are developed for specific, high-risk job tasks like working at heights or using dangerous equipment. In method statements, tasks are broken down into steps, the hazards associated with each step are analyzed, and control mechanisms are detailed so that workers and contractors can easily follow the final document. It serves as step-by-step guidance for completing activities safely.
How To Set Up a Digital Method Statement / RAMS Using Sitemate
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Setting up
Establish roles and responsibilities, and create the approval workflow. Configure the automated notifications based on the workflow. -
Create the needed templates
Create the needed RAMS templates for all activities. Include the following information: hazards, control measures, and the safe method statement that integrates the decided safety controls.
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Set up notifications
Set up notifications based on the established workflow. This ensures that no RAMS document is overlooked.
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Test and calibrate
Before deploying, test the software to ensure everything is in working order by creating sample work orders using different scenarios.
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Train involved personnel
Train personnel on how to use the software, especially for updating the RAMS, assessing the hazards, and using the sign-off feature on their mobile devices.
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Link existing protocols to RAMS
Sitemate's Flowsite links safe work procedures, hazard inventories, and control measures to RAMS documents, ensuring all safety requirements are met before deploying workers in the field.
Comparison: Paper Method Statement / RAMS vs Digital Method Statement / RAMS
Most project teams already know paper and spreadsheets aren't cutting it. Here's what changes when you move your method statements to a digital system.
Versioning
Approvals
Audit trail
Offline access
Actions
Reporting
Searchability
Permissions
Audit evidence
Paper
Frequently asked questions about Method Statement / RAMS Software
What is included in a RAMS template?
A Method Statement / RAMS Software App template includes a description of the planned activity, identified hazards for each step of the activity, control measures needed to isolate hazards, safe procedures to complete the activity, and the necessary signatories to verify that personnel are oriented and prepared for the activity. Templates can be generated from existing hazard registers and procedures, not from generic forms.
Does Dashpivot work even if offline?
Yes, Dashpivot can work even without internet connectivity. It stores all collected data, like photos and hazard notes, in the phone and automatically syncs when connectivity returns.
How does AI help when completing an RAMS form?
Sitemate’s AI assistant Storm can extract data from hazard registers, risk assessments, and safe work protocols and auto-fill the relevant fields on the RAMS document. This process eliminates manual data entry, which significantly streamlines the RAMS process.
Can I update an existing RAMS template in the app?
Yes, you can easily update the RAMS template in the app to align with your workflow and site-specific hazards by using the powerful drag-and-drop form builder in Dashpivot.
How do I inform relevant stakeholders when a RAMS document is completed?
The Method Statement / RAMS Software has a notification system that can be configured to automatically notify relevant stakeholders when a RAMS document is completed, which eliminates the need for physical handoffs.
Can multiple people contribute to the same RAMS document?
Yes, several team members can add notes, hazards, or sign-offs to the same RAMS document before the activity begins. As long as they have the right permissions and save their work, contributors’ edits are saved and timestamped.
What happens if conditions change after a RAMS document has already been completed?
Using the app, supervisors can update the RAMS document and notify the relevant team members straight away. This keeps the method statement safety procedures current, rather than leaving outdated information in circulation on site.
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