RAMS (Risk Assessment & Method Statement) Training Course

Practical RAMS Writing Skills

Learn how to prepare clear, suitable and sufficient risk assessments and method statements that support safe working practices and legal compliance.

Improved Hazard Identification

Build confidence in spotting hazards, evaluating risk, and selecting realistic control measures for a wide range of workplace activities.

Stronger Legal And Compliance Awareness

Understand the importance of risk assessment under UK health and safety law and improve your approach to safe planning and documentation.

Better Method Statement Preparation

Develop the skills to produce structured method statements that explain how work will be completed safely, logically, and efficiently.

Clearer Communication Of Risk

Improve the way you communicate hazards, controls, and safe systems of work to operatives, supervisors, contractors, and clients.

Safer Work Planning

Support safer project delivery by ensuring tasks are properly considered before work begins, reducing confusion, shortcuts, and avoidable incidents.

Useful For Multiple Roles And Sectors

Whether you work in construction, maintenance, engineering, warehousing, or facilities management, this course strengthens your ability to manage work safely.

Supports A Positive Safety Culture

Well-prepared RAMS show that your organisation takes planning, communication, and risk control seriously, helping build stronger safety standards across teams.

This RAMS training course is intended for anyone responsible for writing, reviewing, checking or approving risk assessments and method statements, particularly line managers, supervisors, team leaders, health and safety representatives, coordinators, and workplace safety champions.

This course is suitable for managers, supervisors, team leaders, health and safety representatives, contractors, and anyone responsible for writing, reviewing, or approving RAMS documents.

This RAMS (Risk Assessment & Method Statement) Training Course gives candidates the knowledge needed to prepare, review and communicate effective RAMS documents that support safe working practices and legal compliance.

Introduction To RAMS

Understand what risk assessments and method statements are, why they are used together, and why they are important for safe planning and legal compliance.

Legal Duties And Responsibilities

Explore the responsibilities of employers, managers, supervisors, and employees in relation to risk assessment, safe systems of work, and workplace safety management.

Understanding Hazards And Risk

Learn the difference between a hazard and a risk, and how to identify common workplace hazards that could cause harm during work activities.

The Risk Assessment Process

Gain a practical understanding of how to carry out a suitable and sufficient risk assessment, including identifying hazards, deciding who may be harmed, evaluating risk, and selecting control measures.

Control Measures And Hierarchy Of Control

Understand how to reduce risk using appropriate control measures and how to apply the hierarchy of control when planning safer ways of working.

Writing Effective Method Statements

Learn how to structure a clear and practical method statement that explains how a task will be completed safely, including the sequence of work, equipment, responsibilities, and emergency arrangements.

Linking Risk Assessments And Method Statements

Understand how risk assessments and method statements work together to create robust RAMS documents that can be used on site and in day-to-day operations.

Communicating RAMS Effectively

Explore how to share RAMS with employees, contractors, and other stakeholders so that hazards, controls, and safe working methods are understood before work starts.

Reviewing And Updating RAMS

Learn when RAMS should be reviewed, updated, or revised to reflect changes in tasks, environments, equipment, personnel, or legislation.

Common Mistakes In RAMS Preparation

Identify common weaknesses in poorly written RAMS and learn how to produce documents that are practical, relevant, and fit for purpose.

The method of assessment is a one-step journey:

Step 1. Multiple Choice Exam

Assessment is completed through a multiple-choice question paper at the end of the course. Candidates are also expected to participate throughout the training and engage with the practical learning discussions delivered during the session.

What Is A RAMS Course?

A RAMS course teaches candidates how to prepare and understand risk assessments and method statements. It explains how to identify hazards, assess risks, apply control measures, and describe safe working methods clearly.

Who Should Attend RAMS Training?

This course is suitable for managers, supervisors, team leaders, health and safety representatives, contractors, and anyone responsible for writing, reviewing, or approving RAMS documents.

What Does RAMS Stand For?

RAMS stands for Risk Assessment and Method Statement. These documents are commonly used together to help plan work safely and communicate risks and controls effectively.

Why Are Risk Assessments And Method Statements Important?

They help organisations identify hazards, reduce risk, plan work safely, and demonstrate a proactive approach to health and safety compliance.

Is This RAMS Course Suitable For Construction Companies?

Yes. This training is particularly useful for construction, maintenance, engineering, utilities, and other sectors where tasks need clear planning and safe systems of work.

What Is The Difference Between A Risk Assessment And A Method Statement?

A risk assessment identifies hazards and the controls needed to reduce risk. A method statement explains how the job will be carried out safely in a step-by-step way.

Where Can I Take This RAMS Training Course?

Acadame delivers RAMS training in Stoke, Derby, Manchester and Liverpool, as well as onsite nationwide. We can also help arrange local delivery options through our managed service partners.

Will This Course Help Me Write Better RAMS Documents?

Yes. The course is designed to improve both your understanding and your practical ability to prepare clearer, more effective, and more compliant RAMS documentation.

Is RAMS Training Useful For Managers And Supervisors?

Absolutely. Managers and supervisors are often responsible for reviewing work activity planning, monitoring standards, and ensuring safe systems of work are suitable and followed.

What Course Could I Take After RAMS Training?

Many candidates progress to IOSH Managing Safely for broader management-level safety knowledge, or the NEBOSH General Certificate for a more detailed health and safety qualification.