RAMS, CPP & Site Documents for EPC Assessors
EPC assessments take you into occupied and unoccupied properties, loft spaces, boiler cupboards, and sometimes commercial buildings under construction. Your RAMS need to cover lone working, loft access, and site hazards.
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Built for EPC Assessors
Real work, real hazards. Here are examples of what The Site Book creates RAMS for:
Domestic EPC assessment
Standard domestic energy assessment in occupied or empty properties — covers lone working, loft hatch access for insulation inspection, boiler cupboard access, and hazards in vacant properties.
Commercial EPC (DEC/MEES compliance)
Display Energy Certificate or MEES compliance assessment in commercial premises — covers access to plant rooms, rooftop equipment inspection, working in occupied offices, and large building navigation.
New-build EPC on active construction site
SAP assessment and as-built EPC on a new-build site — covers construction site hazards, incomplete stairs and floors, site induction requirements, and working alongside active trades.
Retrofit assessment (PAS 2035)
Whole-house retrofit assessment under PAS 2035 — covers detailed property survey including damp inspection, ventilation assessment, loft and underfloor access, and thermal imaging.
What You Get
Job-specific RAMS
Describe your job and get professional risk assessments covering lone working 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 EPC assessor substances like no direct substance use, but exposure risk to asbestos, mould spores, and biological hazards in surveyed properties.
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 epc assessors face on site every day. Your RAMS will address each one with specific control measures.
- Lone working — most domestic assessments are carried out alone in unfamiliar properties, including vacant and sometimes derelict buildings
- Loft access — inspecting loft insulation depth requires climbing into loft spaces via pull-down ladders, with risk of falls and ceiling collapse
- Slips, trips, and falls — cluttered, unfamiliar properties and construction sites present trip hazards, especially in poor lighting
- Asbestos exposure — older properties may contain asbestos in boiler flues, insulation, or textured coatings that assessors must identify and avoid disturbing
- Biological hazards — vacant properties may contain mould, rodent droppings, pigeon guano, or needles
- Construction site hazards — new-build assessments expose assessors to active site risks including falling objects, open excavations, and moving plant
Key Regulations & Standards
Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2012 and Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES)
EPC assessors must be accredited through an approved scheme (Elmhurst, Stroma, ECMK, etc.) and hold a valid Level 3 or Level 4 Domestic/Non-Domestic Energy Assessment qualification. Assessments must comply with the Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2012 and the SAP/SBEM calculation methodology. When working on construction sites, assessors are treated as contractors under CDM 2015 and must comply with site rules, inductions, and PPE requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do EPC assessors need RAMS?
- It depends on the context. For routine domestic assessments, RAMS are not always required but are good practice — especially for lone working procedures. However, if you are assessing a property on an active construction site, the principal contractor will require your RAMS before allowing you on site. Commercial assessments in large buildings may also require RAMS for plant room and rooftop access.
- How long does it take to create RAMS for EPC assessment work?
- Under 5 minutes with The Site Book. Describe the job — for example, 'domestic EPC assessment in a 1970s mid-terrace, including loft inspection' — and the AI generates RAMS covering lone working, loft access, asbestos awareness, and property-specific hazards.
- Why would an EPC assessor need a Construction Phase Plan?
- If you are carrying out assessments on new-build sites as part of the handover process, you are working on a construction site under CDM 2015. Some principal contractors require all visitors — including assessors — to demonstrate their own safety management. A lightweight CPP from The Site Book shows you take safety seriously and meets site access requirements.
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