Risk Assessment & Method Statement

Trade: Roofers · Generated 17/07/2026

Pitched and flat roofing works including strip, felt, tile and lead work at height.

Site induction and RAMS briefing signed by all operatives before work starts.
Set up welfare, first-aid kit and fire point. Confirm nearest A&E.
roofers team collects materials from designated laydown area — no interference with other trades' zones.
Isolate, lock off and prove dead any services (electric, gas, water) in the work zone.
Carry out task in accordance with method statement and manufacturer instructions.
Housekeeping at end of each shift — waste segregated, walkways clear, tools tethered or stored.
End-of-day sign-off with photo evidence uploaded to project record.

Hazard	Who is at risk	Control measures
Falls from height	All roofers	Edge protection to all leading edges. Roof ladders, crawl boards on fragile surfaces. Harness + running line as last resort.
Falling materials	Public, ground crew	Debris netting, exclusion zone, banksman when tipping.
Fragile surfaces (fibre cement, rooflights)	Roofers	Assume fragile until proven otherwise. Crawl boards, netting under. Never step on rooflights.
Weather — wind >23mph, ice, lightning	All roofers	Stop work above wind thresholds. Check forecast daily.

Prepared by (competent person)

Name / signature / date

Approved by (principal contractor)

Name / signature / date

RAMS template for Roofers