BUSINESS SUPPORT PLANNING AND RISK
W hat are the key differences between RAMS and CPPs, and how do their purposes differ in the context of small construction projects? Andy Harper, Head of Technical and CDM Support at the Building Safety Group
(BSG) Ltd: On the subject of RAMS, under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, an employer is required by law to protect their employees, and others, from harm. This includes: ● identifying what could cause injury or illness in your business (hazards);
● deciding how likely it is that someone could be harmed and how seriously (the risk); and ● eliminating the hazard, or if this isn’t possible, controlling the risk.
While not required by law, method statements are also
PROTECT THE PROJECT
Ever wondered what the difference is between a construction phase plan (CPP) and risk assessment and method statements (RAMS)? Here’s what you need to know
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