Professionally prepared RAMS and health and safety documentation, tailored to your business

Safety Assistance acts as an extension of your team handling the documentation so you can focus on running your operations.

What we do and who it is for

Safety Assistance prepares, reviews and manages health and safety documentation for UK businesses including Risk Assessments, Method Statements (RAMS), Safe Systems of Work, COSHH Assessments and Health and Safety Policies.

Our service is aimed at contractors, site managers, operations managers and health and safety managers who need accurate, site-specific documents but do not have the time or in-house expertise to produce them to the standard required.

Every document we produce is tailored to your business, your tasks and your working environment. We do not use generic templates, AI or copy-and-paste content. If a document does not reflect the actual work being carried out, it will not stand up to scrutiny from clients, principal contractors or enforcement bodies.

Whether you need a single set of RAMS for a specific project or ongoing support to keep your full documentation library up to date, we can help.

What is included in our documentation service

Risk Assessments tailored to your specific tasks and site conditions
Method Statements and RAMS prepared from scratch for each project
COSHH Assessments covering chemicals and other hazardous substances
Health and Safety Policies written for your organisation
Safe Systems of Work and Health and Safety Procedures
Document control setup, review and ongoing management
FastRAMS available as an app for clients who want to manage RAMS themselves

Why your documentation needs to be specific to your business

Generic or copy-and-paste or AI documents are one of the most common problems we see. They may look complete on paper, but they often fail to reflect the actual site conditions, the specific tasks being carried out, or the control measures your workers actually use. When a client, principal contractor or enforcement body looks closely, the gaps become obvious.

The law expects employers to assess the risks arising from their specific work activities and to put appropriate controls in place. A document that does not reflect the real work being done does not satisfy that duty. It also provides little practical protection for your workers or your business if something goes wrong.

Safety Assistance prepares all documentation from scratch, based on the actual work being carried out. Our founder, Stephen Shields, holds a NEBOSH Diploma, NEBOSH Fire certificate, is a Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH) and is a Lead Auditor for ISO 45001 and ISO 9001. Our team are Members of IOSH. That expertise is applied directly to the documents we produce for you.

Common questions about RAMS and documentation

What is a RAMS and when do I need one?

RAMS stands for Risk Assessment and Method Statement. A Risk Assessment identifies the hazards involved in a task and sets out the controls needed to manage them safely. A Method Statement describes how the work will be carried out in a safe and controlled way. Together they form a RAMS. The law expects employers to assess risks arising from their work activities and to have suitable arrangements in place to manage them. In construction, the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 place specific duties on those carrying out and managing work to have appropriate documentation in place. If you are unsure whether you need a RAMS for a particular task or project, we can advise you.

How quickly can documents be prepared?

We aim to turn around RAMS and documentation within 24 hours of receiving the information we need from you. Turnaround depends on the complexity of the work and how much detail you are able to provide at the outset. For larger or more complex projects, we will agree a realistic timescale with you at the start. Contact us to discuss your requirements and we will give you a clear expectation.

Can you manage our document control on an ongoing basis?

Yes. We can set up and manage a document control system for your business, covering the creation, review, approval and archiving of your health and safety documents. This is particularly useful for businesses with multiple projects, sites or contractors, where keeping documentation current and accessible can otherwise become difficult to manage consistently.

Do you use FastRAMS or Safety Mate?

Both tools are available to our clients. FastRAMS is a mobile-first app designed for creating, signing and sharing RAMS quickly on site — useful for contractors and site managers who need to produce documentation efficiently in the field. Safety Mate is our broader health and safety management platform, which covers a wider range of safety processes including incident reporting, audits, COSHH records and training. We can advise which tool best fits your needs, or support you in using both alongside our consultancy service.

Do you cover the whole of the UK?

Yes. Safety Assistance operates nationwide. Our physical office is in Liverpool, but we work with businesses across the UK. Many documentation services can be delivered remotely, and we can also attend site where required.

Manage your RAMS digitally with FastRAMS

FastRAMS is a mobile-first app from Safety Assistance Limited, designed for SME contractors, site managers and health and safety managers who need to create, sign and share RAMS quickly whether they are in the office or on site.

The app guides users through a five-stage process covering project details, risks, methodology, resources and sign-off. It includes pre-populated hazards and control measures, risk scoring, digital signatures, approval workflows and professional branded PDF export. Completed documents can be shared with clients or contractors directly from the app.

FastRAMS is available on iOS and Android. There is a free tier that allows one RAMS document with cloud storage and digital signatures. The Unlimited plan is priced at £9.99 per month and includes unlimited RAMS, PDF export and sharing, company branding and priority support.

FastRAMS also includes AI-assisted drafting to help speed up document creation. Any AI-generated content is a draft only and must be reviewed and approved by a competent person before use. FastRAMS complements our consultancy service clients who want expert support producing their documentation can work with us directly, while those who want to manage their own RAMS efficiently can use FastRAMS as their day-to-day tool.

Related services

Competent Person

Appoint a qualified health and safety professional as your competent person under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.

Health and Safety Management

Outsource the day-to-day management of health and safety in your business to our team.

Construction and CDM

Practical CDM support for contractors, principal contractors and clients navigating construction health and safety duties.

COSHH Assessments

Professionally prepared COSHH assessments covering chemicals and other hazardous substances used in your workplace.

Accreditation Support

Support with CHAS, SMAS Worksafe, SafeContractor, Constructionline, SSIP, RISQS and ISO accreditations.

Health and Safety Auditing

Independent audits and inspections to assess your current health and safety performance and identify areas for improvement.

Ready to get your documentation in order?

Book a free discovery call and we will talk through your requirements. Pricing is transparent and based on your organisation's needs.