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 Dead & Live Testing
Control: Follow safe isolation procedure before dead testing. Use CAT-rated test equipment appropriate to the supply and re-energise only once safe to do so.
Access to Consumer Units in Awkward Locations (Under Stairs, Lofts)
Control: Use adequate task lighting and check the immediate area is clear before working in cupboards, lofts, or under-stair spaces.
Working in Occupied Domestic/Commercial Properties
Control: Notify occupants before isolating supply, and confirm no critical equipment (medical, refrigeration) is affected before switching off.
Interpreting Test Results & Reporting C1/C2 Defects
Control: Immediately advise the client of any Code C1 (danger present) defect found, and make the installation safe or recommend isolation before leaving site.
Working on Aged or Unknown Installations
Control: Treat any installation of unknown age or history as potentially non-standard, checking cable colours and circuit identification carefully before testing.
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 risks of testing a live installation?
Yes. It includes safe isolation and CAT-rated test equipment controls for both dead and live testing stages of an EICR.
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.