RAMS, CPP & Site Documents for Carpenters
Whether it is first fix framing or bespoke joinery installation, your RAMS need to cover the real hazards of working with timber, power tools, and construction chemicals.
No card needed · Used by UK carpenters · CDM 2015 compliant
Built for Carpenters
Real work, real hazards. Here are examples of what The Site Book creates RAMS for:
First fix carpentry
Stud walls, floor joists, roof trusses, noggins — covers working at height, manual handling of heavy timbers, and power tool injuries.
Second fix carpentry
Door hanging, skirting, architrave, kitchen fitting — covers dust from cutting MDF, nail gun injuries, and repetitive strain from hand tools.
Roof truss installation
Crane offloading, temporary bracing, permanent fixing — covers working at height, crush injuries from truss handling, and wind loading on unbraced trusses.
Staircase installation
Trimming joists, fitting stringers, balustrade installation — covers working in stairwells, heavy manual handling, and fall hazards during installation.
What You Get
Job-specific RAMS
Describe your job and get professional risk assessments covering wood dust exposure and other trade-specific hazards.
Construction Phase Plans
CDM 2015 compliant CPPs created from your job description. Covers management arrangements, risk control, welfare, and emergency procedures.
COSHH Assessments
Smart substance search and SDS upload. Pre-loaded with common carpenter substances like wood preservative treatments (e.g. tanalith, copper-based preservatives).
Site Inductions
Digital induction sign-offs for every worker on site. Linked to your CPP and site rules. Works on any phone or tablet.
Worker & subcontractor tracking
Track certifications, insurance, and CSCS cards. Get alerts before documents expire. One view for all your workers.
Digital document sharing
Share your full document pack with clients, principal contractors, or inspectors via a secure read-only link. No login needed on their end.
Common Hazards We Cover
These are the real risks carpenters face on site every day. Your RAMS will address each one with specific control measures.
- Wood dust exposure — hardwood dust is a known carcinogen and MDF dust causes severe respiratory irritation
- Power tool injuries — circular saws, nail guns, routers, and chop saws are involved in a high proportion of carpentry injuries
- Manual handling of heavy timbers — roof trusses, engineered beams, and sheet materials
- Working at height — first fix carpentry often involves work at eaves level, in roof spaces, and on scaffolding
- Noise exposure — sustained use of circular saws, routers, and nail guns frequently exceeds the upper action value of 85 dB(A)
- Fire risk from hot work and dust accumulation around power tools and extraction systems
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need RAMS as a carpenter?
- Yes. Carpentry involves significant hazards including wood dust exposure (a known carcinogen for hardwoods), power tool injuries, and working at height. Principal contractors will expect trade-specific RAMS before you start on site. Under CDM 2015, your risk assessments should cover the actual tools and materials you are using on each job.
- How long does it take to create RAMS for carpentry work?
- Under 5 minutes with The Site Book. Describe the job — for example, 'first fix carpentry on a new-build timber frame' — and the AI generates RAMS covering wood dust, power tools, manual handling of timbers, and working at height, with specific control measures for each.
- Does The Site Book cover wood dust exposure limits?
- Yes. The Site Book generates RAMS that reference the current workplace exposure limit (WEL) for wood dust of 3 mg/m³ under COSHH Regulations 2002. It covers on-tool extraction requirements, RPE selection, and the distinction between softwood and hardwood dust hazards. COSHH assessments for specific wood treatments and preservatives are also supported.
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