RAMS, CPP & Site Documents for Landscapers
Landscaping is construction work under CDM. Excavation, machinery, chemicals, and manual handling all need proper risk assessments — not a garden centre checklist.
No card needed · Used by UK landscapers · CDM 2015 compliant
Built for Landscapers
Real work, real hazards. Here are examples of what The Site Book creates RAMS for:
Garden design and construction
Paving, decking, retaining walls, water features — covers excavation, manual handling of heavy materials, and power tool use.
Commercial grounds maintenance
Large-area mowing, hedge trimming, tree work — covers machinery guarding, HAVS from vibrating tools, and working near public access areas.
Soft landscaping and planting
Topsoil spreading, planting, turfing — covers manual handling, pesticide and herbicide application, and plant and pedestrian segregation.
Hard landscaping and paving
Block paving, natural stone, resin-bound surfacing — covers silica dust from cutting, manual handling, and chemical exposure from resin products.
What You Get
Job-specific RAMS
Describe your job and get professional risk assessments covering hand-arm vibration syndrome (havs) 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 landscaper substances like glyphosate-based herbicide (e.g. roundup pro) and resin-bound surfacing chemicals.
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 landscapers face on site every day. Your RAMS will address each one with specific control measures.
- Hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) — sustained use of strimmers, hedge trimmers, plate compactors, and vibrating tools
- Machinery injuries — mowers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, and mini excavators cause lacerations and crush injuries
- Manual handling of heavy materials — paving slabs, aggregate, topsoil bags, and natural stone
- Excavation near buried services — even shallow digging for footings, drainage, and cable routes can strike services
- Pesticide, herbicide, and fertiliser exposure — chemical application in proximity to watercourses, children, and pets
- Leptospirosis (Weil's disease) — infection risk from contact with water or soil contaminated with rat urine
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need RAMS as a landscaper?
- Yes. Landscaping work — even domestic garden projects — falls under CDM 2015 if it involves construction activity such as excavation, building retaining walls, installing drainage, or laying paving. RAMS are particularly important for machinery use, chemical application, and work near buried services.
- How long does it take to create RAMS for landscaping work?
- Under 5 minutes with The Site Book. Describe the job — for example, 'full garden redesign with retaining walls, paving, and planting' — and the AI generates RAMS covering excavation, manual handling, machinery use, and chemical application, specific to your scope of work.
- Does The Site Book cover pesticide and HAVS regulations?
- Yes. The Site Book generates RAMS and COSHH assessments covering pesticide and herbicide application under COSHH Regulations 2002, including product-specific hazard data. It also covers hand-arm vibration exposure under the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005, including exposure action values, tool trigger times, and health surveillance requirements.
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.