When Is an F10 Required? A Plain Guide for UK Builders
Find out when an F10 is required, who must notify HSE for domestic and commercial clients, and how to complete and file the F10 form on small construction jobs.
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Plain-English construction compliance articles for UK sole traders, covering CDM 2015, HSE rules, RAMS, and on-site paperwork.
Plain-English articles on CDM duties, RAMS, CPP, F10 notifications, and everything else UK contractors need to know.
Cyber Essentials certified: what it means for The Site Book users
The Site Book is Cyber Essentials certified. Here is what that recognised baseline security check means for builders using us for site paperwork.
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Excavation Batter or Stepping: When Do You Need Which?
When should you use an excavation batter, and when to step, shore or box instead? Practical guidance for UK builders on choosing a safe method for trenches.
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How to Control Construction Dust on a Small Site
Learn how to control construction dust on a small site with water suppression, on-tool extraction and RPE, plus how to write dust controls into your RAMS.
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Manual Handling on Site: When It's Required and How to Control the Risk
When is manual handling required in construction? Learn when the duty applies, how to assess and control lifting risks, and when to review on UK sites.
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Who Is Exempt From Reporting Under RIDDOR? A Builder's Guide
Small firms and sole traders are not automatically exempt from reporting under RIDDOR. Who has to report, which incidents are exempt, and what must be recorded rather than reported. Great Britain guide.
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Welfare Facilities on Site: Hot Water and What the Law Expects
CDM 2015 requires hot or warm running water, soap and hand drying by the site toilet. See how UK builders provide welfare facilities on small and domestic jobs.
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Silica dust face fit testing guide for small sites
Silica dust face fit testing guide: choose a certified respirator, run a quick fit test and log the result in your COSHH risk assessment.
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What should be covered in a site induction – concise guide
Find out what should be covered in a site induction – site rules, key hazards, reporting, responsibilities and record‑keeping for sole traders and small firms.
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CDM space RAMS scaffolding guide for small sites
CDM space RAMS scaffolding guide for small UK sites: what your scaffolding RAMS should cover, who checks it, and where the CPP fits.
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When is a construction phase plan required? CPP rules
When is a construction phase plan required under CDM 2015? Plain-English CPP rules for sole traders, small builders and domestic jobs.
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When should a COSHH risk assessment be reviewed and revised?
When should a COSHH risk assessment be reviewed and revised? Use the HSE tests to act on real changes without rewriting sound work.
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Method statement RAMS software small firms: what to check before you pay
Method statement RAMS software small firms should help small UK firms turn job details into RAMS, CPPs and site inductions without template chaos.
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RAMS CPP software small builders: what to check before you pay
RAMS CPP software small builders should help small UK firms turn job details into RAMS, CPPs and site inductions without template chaos.
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Site paperwork software small builders: what to check before you pay
Site paperwork software small builders should help small UK firms turn job details into RAMS, CPPs and site inductions without template chaos.
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Construction compliance software small builders: what to check before you pay
Construction compliance software small builders should help small UK firms turn job details into RAMS, CPPs and site inductions without template chaos.
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CPP checklist domestic extension: what to check before you pay
CPP checklist domestic extension should help small UK firms turn job details into RAMS, CPPs and site inductions without template chaos.
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Construction compliance API, SSO and signed webhooks: enterprise integrations arrive in Site Control
Site Control now ships enterprise integrations: a read-only construction compliance API with scoped account keys, SAML single sign-on with Okta or Microsoft Entra ID, and signed webhooks for real-time site events.
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RAMS software small builders: what to check before you pay
RAMS software small builders should help small UK firms turn job details into RAMS, CPPs and site inductions without template chaos.
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Best RAMS Software UK 2026: 7 Tools Compared
Best RAMS software UK compared for small firms: pricing, features, gaps and which tools fit sole traders, small teams and PCs.
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Business plan site attendance: team logins and site files
Business plan site attendance, team logins and site files for small construction firms that need shared access without enterprise software.
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QR site sign-in vs turnstiles: which fits your site?
QR site sign-in vs turnstiles for UK principal contractors: compare cost, speed, induction evidence, CSCS checks and when hardware still wins.
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Managing CSCS checks and site inductions across multiple sites
Checking CSCS cards by eye and running paper inductions does not scale across a portfolio of live sites. Here is how principal contractors keep induction and competence evidence straight across multiple sites and subcontractor companies.
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How to Generate RAMS, COSHH Assessments, and Toolbox Talks for UK Construction
Learn how to create RAMS, COSHH assessments, and toolbox talks for UK construction sites, plus how The Site Book speeds up the whole workflow.
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Why Your RAMS Keep Getting Rejected (And How to Fix Them Before Work Starts)
Stop RAMS rejection before it delays your start date. Learn the five fixes principal contractors want to see and get approved first time.
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RAMS for Builders: What to Include + Avoid Rejection (2026)
A practical RAMS guide for UK builders — what every RAMS must include, the 5 mistakes that get yours rejected, and how to write one in 5 minutes.
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The Site Book now integrates with Google Drive, Xero, and Zapier
The Site Book now connects with Google Drive, Xero, and Zapier. Export your RAMS and compliance docs to Drive, sync your clients to Xero, and automate your workflows with 5,000+ apps.
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RAMS for Plumbers and Heating Engineers — A Practical Guide
What RAMS do plumbers and gas engineers need under CDM 2015? Covers domestic plumbing, heating installations, unvented systems, and commercial pipework.
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RAMS for Groundworkers — Excavations, Utilities, and CDM Compliance
A complete guide to RAMS for groundwork contractors. Covers excavation safety, utility strikes, ground contamination, plant operations, and CDM 2015 requirements.
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RAMS for Roofers — What You Actually Need
A practical guide to writing a Risk Assessment and Method Statement for roofing work. Covers pitched roofs, flat roofs, scaffolding, fragile surfaces, and what HSE inspectors look for.
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RAMS for Electricians — CDM 2015 Requirements Explained
What RAMS documents do electricians need? A practical guide to CDM 2015 compliance for electrical contractors — from first-fix domestic to commercial installations.
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What Does an HSE Inspector Actually Look for in a RAMS?
HSE inspectors can spot a generic RAMS in seconds. Here's exactly what they're checking — and what gets construction sites stopped or served improvement notices.
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Free RAMS template vs RAMS software: which should you use?
A plain-English guide to when a free RAMS template is enough, when RAMS software saves time, and what UK builders should check before sending paperwork to a PC.
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CPP vs PCPP — What's the Difference?
Construction Phase Plan vs Pre-Construction Phase Plan — what's the difference, who writes them, and when are they needed? A CDM 2015 guide for contractors.
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How to Write a RAMS for Working at Height
Step-by-step guide to writing a risk assessment and method statement for working at height. Covers scaffolding, ladders, MEWPs, and roof work.
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RAMS vs Method Statement — What's the Difference?
What's the difference between a RAMS and a method statement? When do you need each? A builder's guide to risk assessments and safe working procedures.
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Do I Need RAMS for Domestic Work?
When is a RAMS required for domestic construction projects? A clear guide to CDM 2015 requirements for small builders, sole traders, and domestic clients.
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CDM 2015 for Sole Traders — What You Actually Need to Know
If you're a sole trader in construction, CDM 2015 still applies to you. Here's a practical, jargon-free guide to what you actually need to do.
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What is a Construction Phase Plan (CPP) and Do I Need One?
A plain-English guide to Construction Phase Plans under CDM 2015 — what they are, when you need one, and what a lightweight CPP looks like for domestic projects.
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Do I need RAMS for a small domestic job?
Do I need RAMS for a small domestic job? See when small-job RAMS help, what to include and how to sort one before work starts.
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When do you need to notify the HSE? The F10 explained
Not every project needs an F10. Here is exactly when you are required to notify the HSE, what the form covers, and what happens if you miss it.
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CDM 2015 explained for contractors
The Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015 set out who is responsible for what on a construction project. Here is a plain-English breakdown for contractors.
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What is a RAMS and do I need one?
A Risk Assessment and Method Statement is a core CDM 2015 document for most construction projects. Here is what it covers, when you need it, and what happens if you skip it.
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