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.
Fire Risk from Inadequate Hearth or Clearances
Control: Install to the manufacturer's minimum clearances to combustible materials, and confirm the hearth meets Building Regulations Approved Document J requirements before commissioning.
Carbon Monoxide Exposure from Flue Faults
Control: Carry out a smoke or spillage test on the completed flue, and fit a carbon monoxide alarm in the room as required before handover.
Manual Handling of Stove Unit & Flue Liner
Control: Two-person lift for the stove body, and use a rope and pulley or roof access equipment when installing flue liner from above.
Working at Height for Flue/Chimney Installation
Control: Use appropriate roof access equipment when installing or connecting flue liner at chimney or roof level.
Building Regulations Notification
Control: Notify the installation to Building Control or via a competent person scheme (HETAS) and issue the relevant certificate before handover.
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 testing the flue for carbon monoxide safety?
Yes. It includes a control requiring a smoke or spillage test on the completed flue and a carbon monoxide alarm fitted before handover.
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.