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.
Striking Buried Services During Base Excavation
Control: Conduct a CAT & Genny scan before excavating for the base or ground screws, hand-digging trial holes near suspected service routes.
Manual Handling of Wall Panels & Roof Sections
Control: Team-lift prefabricated wall and roof panels, using lifting poles for raising heavier roof sections into place.
Power Tool Use During Frame & Panel Assembly
Control: Use guarded, PAT-tested cutting and fixing tools, with operatives trained on each specific tool before use.
Weather Sensitivity of Panel Assembly
Control: Monitor wind conditions before lifting and fitting large wall and roof panels, which are wind-sensitive during assembly.
Electrical Supply Connection to the Outbuilding
Control: Install any electrical supply run to the garden room to BS 7671 requirements, with appropriate cable protection and RCD protection for the circuit.
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 excavation for the base or ground screw foundations?
Yes. It includes a CAT & Genny scanning control before any excavation work begins for the base slab or ground screw foundations.
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.