Applicable Regulations
Method Statement — Sequence of Work
- Review this RAMS and confirm site conditions match those described before work begins.
- Brief all operatives on the hazards, controls and PPE requirements below (toolbox talk).
- Check and don all required PPE, and inspect tools and equipment before use.
- Carry out the task in line with the control measures set out in the Hazard & Risk Assessment section below.
- Maintain good housekeeping throughout — keep the work area tidy and manage waste and materials safely.
- On completion, remove tools and equipment, restore the work area, and report any incidents, near misses or changes in site conditions to the site supervisor.
- Complete the sign-off section at the end of this document before leaving site.
Hazard & Risk Assessment
Each hazard is assessed against a standard Likelihood × Severity matrix. “Initial Risk” reflects the risk before any control measures are applied; “Residual Risk” reflects the risk once the stated controls are correctly implemented on site.
Electric Shock During Panel & Door Strike Wiring
Control: Isolate and lock off the relevant low-voltage supply before wiring door strikes, maglocks or control panels, testing dead before connection.
Compromising Fire Door Integrity When Fitting Hardware
Control: Confirm fitted hardware and cable routing does not breach the fire door's certification, and use only fire-rated intumescent-compatible fixings where required.
Manual Handling & Drilling into Structural Openings
Control: Check for hidden services before drilling door frames or adjacent walls, wearing eye protection throughout.
System Commissioning & Fail-Safe/Fail-Secure Testing
Control: Test and confirm the correct fail-safe or fail-secure operation of each door on power loss before handover, particularly on fire escape routes.
Working Near Existing Security & Fire Systems
Control: Confirm interaction with any existing fire alarm or security system before wiring, avoiding unintended interference with life safety systems.
Required PPE
Emergency Procedures
Fire
Stop work immediately, raise the alarm and evacuate to the designated assembly point. Do not attempt to fight a fire beyond your training. Call 999 once safely evacuated if the fire brigade has not already been alerted.
First Aid / Injury
Stop work and alert the nearest first aider or site supervisor. For a serious injury, call 999 immediately and do not move a casualty unless there is immediate danger.
Spillage / Environmental Incident
Stop work, contain the spill using the site's spill kit if safe to do so, and report it to the site supervisor immediately. Do not allow any spillage to enter a drain or watercourse.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this RAMS cover the risk of compromising fire door certification when fitting access control hardware?
Yes. It includes a control requiring fitted hardware and cable routing to preserve the fire door's certification, using compatible fixings where required.
Do I need to keep a copy of this RAMS on site?
Yes. HSE guidance expects a copy of the RAMS — along with the completed sign-off section — to be available on site for the duration of the work, and reviewed if site conditions change.