Trade-specific RAMS
Drainage Engineer RAMS Template
This comprehensive Drainage Engineer RAMS (Risk Assessment & Method Statement) template is specifically designed for UK drainage professionals undertaking a range of tasks, from routine unblocks and CCTV surveys to high pressure jetting and minor excavation works. It provides a…
- Risk Assessment table with likelihood × severity scoring
- Method statement — step-by-step safe procedure
- PPE requirements with BS EN standards
- Emergency procedures + sign-off section
- Add your company name + site detail in seconds
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Drainage Engineer RAMS Template
Document Control
| Document Title | Drainage Engineer RAMS Template |
|---|---|
| Document Ref. | DE-RAMS-001 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Date Issued | 2023-10-27 |
| Prepared By | [Your Company Name] |
| Reviewed By | [Competent Person Name/Role] |
| Next Review | [Date] |
Project Information
| Project Name | [Insert Project Name/Job Reference] |
|---|---|
| Site Address | [Insert Full Site Address] |
| Client | [Insert Client Name] |
| Principal Contractor | [Insert Principal Contractor Name (if applicable under CDM 2015)] |
| Start Date | [Insert Start Date] |
| Completion Date | [Insert Completion Date] |
| Scope of Works | [Briefly describe specific job scope, e.g., Unblock foul drain, CCTV survey of surface water system, repair collapsed pipe section.] |
Scope of Work
This RAMS covers the typical activities undertaken by a Drainage Engineer in the UK, including but not limited to:
- Site arrival, setup, and establishment of safe working zones.
- Assessment and identification of drainage issues (e.g., blockages, structural defects).
- Manual rodding and mechanical clearing of blockages.
- High-pressure water jetting for cleaning and clearing drains and sewers.
- CCTV drain surveys and reporting.
- Minor excavation for access, repair, or replacement of drainage sections.
- Confined space entry for inspection, maintenance, or repair of sewers and manholes (where specifically identified and permitted).
- Use of specialist drainage equipment (e.g., jetting units, CCTV cameras, winches, excavation plant).
- Waste management and site clear-up.
All work will be carried out in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, and all other relevant statutory provisions and approved codes of practice.
Risk Assessment
| Hazard | Who at risk | Likelihood (1-5) | Severity (1-5) | Risk score | Control measures The full documentation for the Drainage Engineer RAMS is provided below.
Method Statement
1. Pre-Commencement & Planning (CDM 2015, Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999)
- Review RAMS: All operatives
Full document includes the complete risk assessment table, method statement, PPE list, emergency procedures and sign-off.
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