Risk assessment

RAMS: electrical installation and testing in occupied buildings (England)

A risk assessment and method statement (RAMS) template for electrical installation and testing in occupied buildings, covering safe isolation, live work justification, competence, and work sequencing.

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What it is for

This template helps document a risk assessment and method statement for electrical installation and testing in occupied buildings.

The full question list

1. Project and Site Information

  1. Project Name *
  2. Site Address *
  3. Date of Assessment *
  4. Description of Electrical Work to be Performed *
  5. Building is occupied during work *

2. Safe Isolation and Proving Dead

  1. All circuits to be worked on are identified and confirmed as isolated from all sources of supply. *
  2. Lock-off devices are applied to all isolation points to prevent inadvertent re-energisation. *
  3. A suitable voltage indicator is used to prove that the circuit is dead at the point of work. *
  4. The voltage indicator is proved to be working correctly immediately before and after proving dead. *
  5. Method for verifying isolation (e.g., test for dead, proving unit used) *

3. Live Working Justification and Precautions

  1. Live working is justified because it is unreasonable to work dead. *
  2. Live working is justified because it is reasonable to work live. *
  3. Suitable precautions are in place to prevent injury during live working. *
  4. Type of precautions for live working (select all that apply) *
  5. Specific reasons why dead working is unreasonable for this task

4. Competence and Supervision

  1. All persons undertaking electrical work have the necessary technical knowledge and experience. *
  2. Appropriate supervision is provided for workers who do not have the full technical knowledge or experience. *
  3. Name(s) of competent person(s) carrying out the work *
  4. Name of supervisor (if applicable)
  5. Records of competence (e.g., qualifications, training) are available for inspection. *

5. Work Sequence and Management

  1. A clear sequence of work is established and communicated to all personnel involved. *
  2. Emergency procedures (e.g., for electric shock, fire) are in place and understood by all workers. *
  3. The work area is secured to prevent unauthorised access by building occupants or other personnel. *
  4. All tools and equipment are inspected before use and are suitable for the task. *
  5. Waste materials are managed and disposed of safely. *

6. Follow-up and Review

  1. The risk assessment and method statement are reviewed and updated if there are changes to the work or site conditions. *
  2. Any incidents or near misses during the work are recorded and investigated. *
  3. Date of next scheduled review (if applicable)

7. Sign-off

  1. Completed by (Name) *
  2. Date of Completion *
  3. Signature *

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How the score works

The score is the share of scored questions that pass. N/A is left out of the score; text, dates and signatures are recorded but not scored. A completed template is a record of what you checked; it is not an inspection by a regulator or an accreditation body.

Questions

What is a RAMS document?

RAMS stands for Risk Assessment and Method Statement. It is a document used in construction and other industries to outline the health and safety risks of a job and the detailed steps (method) to carry out the work safely.

When is live electrical work permitted?

Live electrical work is only permitted when it is unreasonable to work dead, it is reasonable to work live, and suitable precautions are taken to prevent injury, as per The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.