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.
Falls from Height Accessing Ceiling Voids
Control: Use a podium step or tower for above-ceiling cable pulling, never overreaching from a stepladder into a ceiling void.
Working in Confined Ceiling & Riser Spaces
Control: Use adequate task lighting and check for asbestos-containing materials or other hazards in older ceiling voids before disturbing tiles.
Manual Handling of Cable Reels & Containment
Control: Use a cable reel stand and trolley for heavy drums, and team-lift lengths of cable tray or basket into position.
Fire-Stopping of Cable Penetrations
Control: Fire-stop all cable penetrations through fire-rated walls and floors to the specification, restoring compartmentation on completion.
Working Near Existing Live Services in Risers
Control: Identify existing live electrical and data services in risers before working, maintaining safe separation between new and existing cabling.
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 disturbing asbestos in older ceiling voids?
Yes. It includes a control requiring a check for asbestos-containing materials before disturbing ceiling tiles or voids in older buildings, in line with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
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.