RAMS, CPP & Site Documents for Drainage Contractors
Trench work, confined space entry, contaminated water — drainage is high-risk work that demands proper RAMS. Stop using a generic template for work that can kill.
No card needed · Used by UK drainage contractors · CDM 2015 compliant
Built for Drainage Contractors
Real work, real hazards. Here are examples of what The Site Book creates RAMS for:
Below-ground drainage installation
Foul and surface water drains, manholes, inspection chambers — covers trench collapse, confined space entry, and working near contaminated water.
Drain repair and relining
CCTV survey, patch lining, structural relining — covers confined space entry into manholes, exposure to sewage, and working in live drainage systems.
SuDS and soakaway installation
Attenuation tanks, permeable paving, swales — covers excavation, plant operations near excavations, and manual handling of heavy crate systems.
Sewage treatment plant installation
Package treatment plants, septic tanks, pump chambers — covers deep excavation, crane lifts, confined space entry, and biological hazards.
What You Get
Job-specific RAMS
Describe your job and get professional risk assessments covering trench collapse 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 drainage contractor substances like solvent cement for drainage pipework (e.g. tangit pvc-u) and exposure to hydrogen sulphide gas in sewers.
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 drainage contractors face on site every day. Your RAMS will address each one with specific control measures.
- Trench collapse — drainage trenches are often deep (1m+) and in variable ground conditions; collapse can bury and kill workers
- Confined space entry — manholes, chambers, and tanks may contain toxic or oxygen-depleted atmospheres (hydrogen sulphide, methane)
- Biological hazards — contact with raw sewage, contaminated water, and soil carrying leptospirosis (Weil's disease)
- Plant operations near open excavations — excavators working close to trench edges and workers in trenches
- Striking buried services — drainage routes often run parallel to gas, water, and electricity services
- Manual handling of heavy components — manhole rings, inspection chambers, and drainage pipes
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need RAMS as a drainage contractor?
- Yes, and they must be thorough. Drainage work involves some of the highest-risk activities in construction — trench collapse, confined space entry, and biological hazards from sewage. Principal contractors and clients will require detailed RAMS that demonstrate you have planned for these risks. The Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 require a specific risk assessment for any confined space entry.
- How long does it take to create RAMS for drainage work?
- Under 5 minutes with The Site Book. Describe the job — for example, 'new foul drainage run with 3 manholes for a housing development' — and the AI generates RAMS covering trench support, confined space entry, buried services, biological hazards, and all relevant control measures.
- Does The Site Book cover confined space and trench safety?
- Yes. The Site Book generates RAMS that reference the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997, including atmospheric monitoring, rescue planning, and permit-to-enter systems. It also covers trench support requirements, battering angles, and edge protection under CDM 2015 and HSE guidance for excavation work.
Ready to stop writing RAMS by hand?
Describe your job, get professional RAMS, CPP, and COSHH assessments in minutes. Free trial — no credit card required.