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.
Manual Handling of Units & Worktops
Control: Two-person lift for base/wall units and stone or heavy worktops. Use trolleys and worktop lifting suckers to reduce lifting strain.
Power Tool Use (Saws, Drills)
Control: Only use tools with a current PAT test and guards fitted. Use dust extraction on cutting equipment and ensure operatives are trained on each tool.
Exposure to Wood Dust & Adhesive Fumes
Control: Use on-tool dust extraction, work in a ventilated area, and follow the COSHH data sheet for adhesives and sealants used.
Working in an Occupied Domestic Kitchen
Control: Isolate the electricity and water supply to existing appliances before disconnection, and keep the work area segregated from household members during the fit.
Hand-Arm Vibration from Power Tools
Control: Limit continuous trigger time on vibrating tools such as jigsaws and routers, and rotate tasks between operatives to manage daily HAVS exposure.
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
Do I need a RAMS for a single kitchen installation job?
Yes. Any job for a client, including a single domestic kitchen fit, falls under CDM 2015's requirement for adequate risk planning where power tools and manual handling risks are present.
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.