Roofing RAMS: Risk Assessments & Method Statements for UK Contractors
Build roofing risk assessments and roofing method statements in one place. Graftly helps UK roofing contractors document hazards, controls, residual risk, PDF exports and workforce sign-off from a phone, tablet or desktop — without starting from a blank template.
- Built for UK roof work
- Mobile-first
- PDF exports
- Workforce sign-off
Job
Pitched roof — tile replacement
14 Oak Street · Working at height
Working at height
Edge protection + harness
Fragile surfaces
Crawl boards in place
Falling objects
Exclusion zone below
Roof work moves fast. Your paperwork needs to keep up.
Roofing jobs often involve working at height, changing weather, access equipment, fragile surfaces, falling objects and subcontracted labour. Whether you are repairing a flat roof, replacing tiles, installing a new roof or carrying out maintenance, clients and main contractors often expect clear RAMS, risk assessments and method statements before work starts.
Graftly gives roofing teams a faster way to create, save, export and organise site safety documents, with records kept together by job and site.
What should a roofing risk assessment and method statement include?
Roofing RAMS normally combines two documents: the risk assessment, which sets out what could go wrong, and the method statement, which sets out how the work will be done safely.
Roofing risk assessment
- The hazards involved in the roof work
- Who may be harmed, including other trades and the public
- Suitable control measures for the job
- Residual risk once those controls are in place
Roofing method statement
- Access arrangements to and from the work area
- The sequence of work, step by step
- Equipment and material handling
- Supervision, and the controls if conditions change
See our method statement template for a step-by-step structure.
Common roofing hazards Graftly helps you document.
Start from the risks that show up again and again on roof work, then adapt the controls to the job in front of you.
Working at height
Document edge protection, access arrangements, fall prevention and safe working practices.
Ladder work
Record ladder controls, three points of contact, inspection checks and access limitations.
Fragile roof surfaces
Capture fragile material checks, access restrictions and controls before anyone starts work.
Falling objects
Plan controls for tools, materials, exclusion zones and people working below.
Manual handling
Record safe lifting, material movement, team handling and equipment use.
Adverse weather
Capture wind, rain, visibility and weather-related controls before and during roof work.
Access and egress
Keep clear records of how workers get to and from the work area safely.
Public or occupied areas
Document controls where work happens near clients, tenants, pedestrians or other trades.
Example roofing RAMS: pitched roof tile replacement
A short, fictional example to show how the two halves fit together on a two-storey residential job.
Scope of work
Replace damaged roof tiles on a two-storey pitched roof.
Key hazards
- Working at height
- Falling tiles, tools and materials
- Fragile surfaces where applicable
- Manual handling of tiles and waste
Typical control themes
- Suitable access and edge protection
- Exclusion zone below the work area
- Controlled material handling
- Checks for fragile areas
- Weather conditions monitored
Example method sequence
- Establish safe access and the work area.
- Set up required protection and exclusion zones.
- Inspect roof condition and access arrangements.
- Remove damaged tiles safely.
- Install replacement tiles.
- Remove waste and materials.
- Complete final checks and hand the area back.
This is an illustration only. Any RAMS must be adapted to the actual job, site, equipment, weather and people involved.
Need the full document structure? See our RAMS template for UK trades.
From hazards to controls, without starting from scratch.
Graftly helps turn job details into a structured RAMS workflow. Add the site, choose the type of work, select relevant hazards, apply controls and review the document before export. Explore Graftly's RAMS software for a broader look at how it fits UK trades and contractors, or start from the general RAMS template.
- 01
Add the job details
Record site name, location, work type, date and scope of work.
- 02
Select hazards and controls
Choose from practical roof-work hazards and adapt controls to the job.
- 03
Review, export and sign off
Check the document, export a PDF and request workforce sign-off where needed.
Method statements that explain how the work will be done.
A roofing method statement should explain the safe sequence of work: how access will be set up, what equipment will be used, how materials will be handled, how the work area will be controlled and what happens if conditions change.
- Describe the planned sequence of roof work
- Record equipment, access and supervision arrangements
- Connect the method back to the hazards and controls
- Export a clean PDF when a client or main contractor asks
See our method statement template for a step-by-step structure you can adapt to roof work.
Clean PDFs and records you can find later.
A RAMS document is only useful if you can share it, find it and show which version was used. Graftly keeps documents organised by site, lets you export PDFs and helps maintain a clearer record of what has been created, reviewed and signed off.
PDF exports
Create tidy PDFs for clients, contractors or your own records.
Document history
Keep track of documents by site, status and version.
Sign-off records
Ask workers or subcontractors to confirm they have read and understood the document.
Site logs
Keep incident, visitor and PPE records alongside your site documents.
Built for roofers who don’t have time for paperwork.
Graftly is designed for small teams and trades that need site paperwork to be quick, clear and practical. It works on phone, tablet and desktop, so you can start a document on site, finish it in the van and find it later when someone asks.
- Mobile-first workflows
- Built around UK site safety documentation
- Shaped with input from construction consultants with 40+ years on the tools
- Simple Solo and Team plans
- Reporting across your documents, incidents and site logs
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Roofing RAMS FAQs
What should a roofing risk assessment and method statement include?
The risk assessment part should set out the hazards involved in the roof work, who may be affected, the control measures you will use and the residual risk once those controls are in place. The method statement part should describe access arrangements, the equipment being used, the sequence of work, supervision and what happens if conditions change. Both parts should reflect the actual job, site and people involved.
What are common hazards to include in roofing RAMS?
Typical roofing hazards include working at height, fragile roof surfaces, falling tools and materials, ladder and access equipment, manual handling of tiles and materials, adverse weather such as wind and rain, and work near the public, tenants or other trades. Include the hazards that actually apply to the job in front of you rather than a generic list.
Do roofing contractors need RAMS?
Roofing work often involves higher-risk activities such as working at height, access equipment, fragile surfaces and falling objects. Clients, main contractors and insurers may ask for RAMS or risk assessments before work starts. Graftly helps you create and organise those documents, but you should always make sure they reflect the actual job and site conditions.
Can Graftly create a roofing risk assessment?
Yes. Graftly lets you create risk assessments from a mobile-first workflow, select relevant hazards and controls, review the output and export a PDF.
Can I create a roofing method statement in Graftly?
Yes. Graftly supports method statements and RAMS workflows, helping you describe the planned sequence of work and the controls needed for the job.
Can workers sign off RAMS in Graftly?
Yes. Graftly supports workforce sign-off, so workers or subcontractors can confirm they have read and understood the relevant document.
Is Graftly free?
Graftly has paid Solo and Team monthly plans. Payments are securely processed by Stripe, with debit and credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Onelink available where supported.
Create roofing RAMS without starting from a blank template.
Create your Graftly account and start creating practical RAMS, risk assessments, method statements and sign-off records from your phone, tablet or desktop.