RAMS, CPP & Site Documents for Cladding Contractors
Cladding installation means sustained working at height, handling large panels, and navigating fire safety requirements that have transformed the industry since Grenfell. Your RAMS must be watertight.
No card needed · Used by UK cladding contractors · CDM 2015 compliant
Built for Cladding Contractors
Real work, real hazards. Here are examples of what The Site Book creates RAMS for:
Rainscreen cladding installation
Aluminium, zinc, or composite panel systems on support rails — covers working at height, panel handling in wind, fixing to structural frames, and fire barrier installation.
Timber cladding
External timber boarding or panel systems — covers scaffold access, power tool use, manual handling of long boards, and fire classification considerations.
Brick slip and masonry cladding systems
Mechanically fixed brick slip or stone cladding over insulation — covers heavy panel handling, adhesive application, scaffold loading limits, and coordination with EWI contractors.
Cladding remediation and replacement
Removal and replacement of non-compliant cladding under Building Safety Act requirements — covers working at height, ACM panel handling and disposal, fire safety during works, and occupied building considerations.
What You Get
Job-specific RAMS
Describe your job and get professional risk assessments covering falls from height 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 cladding contractor substances like sealants (silicone and polyurethane), adhesives, fire-stop compounds, cutting dust from fibre cement and composite panels.
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 cladding contractors face on site every day. Your RAMS will address each one with specific control measures.
- Falls from height — cladding work is done from scaffolding, mast climbers, or cradles at significant height for extended periods
- Wind loading on panels — large cladding panels act as sails in wind, creating handling difficulties and risk of panels being ripped from fixings
- Fire risk — combustible insulation and cladding materials present fire risk during installation, particularly on occupied buildings
- Manual handling of heavy panels — stone, concrete, and metal cladding panels can weigh 30–80kg per panel and require mechanical handling or team lifts
- Falling objects — tools, fixings, and off-cuts dropped from height during cladding work pose a risk to workers and the public below
- Structural fixings — drilling into structural frames and masonry for bracket installation creates dust and vibration exposure
Key Regulations & Standards
Building Safety Act 2022, Building Regulations Part B (Fire Safety), and BS 8414 (Fire Performance of External Cladding)
Since the Grenfell Tower fire, cladding work is subject to stringent fire safety requirements. The Building Safety Act 2022 introduced the Building Safety Regulator for higher-risk buildings (18m+). All cladding materials must meet Building Regulations Part B fire classification requirements — combustible materials are banned on buildings over 18m. Remediation work on non-compliant buildings must follow the Building Safety Act remediation framework. CDM 2015 applies to all cladding work, and contractors must demonstrate competence under the new competence requirements for the building safety regime.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do cladding contractors need RAMS?
- Yes. Cladding work involves sustained working at height, handling large panels in wind, fire risk management, and heavy manual handling — all significant risk activities under CDM 2015. Since the Building Safety Act 2022, there is increased scrutiny of cladding contractor competence and documentation. Principal contractors will require detailed RAMS that demonstrate your understanding of both CDM and fire safety requirements.
- How long does it take to create RAMS for cladding work?
- Under 5 minutes with The Site Book. Describe the job — for example, 'rainscreen aluminium cladding installation to a 6-storey residential block' — and the AI generates RAMS covering scaffold access, wind management for panel handling, fire barrier installation, manual handling, and falling object prevention, specific to your project.
- Does The Site Book cover Building Safety Act requirements?
- Yes. The Site Book generates RAMS that reference the Building Safety Act 2022, Building Regulations Part B, and the ban on combustible materials on buildings over 18m. It covers fire barrier installation, the golden thread of building information, and the enhanced competence requirements introduced by the new building safety regime.
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