RAMS, CPP & Site Documents for Roofers
Roofing is one of the highest-risk trades in construction. Your RAMS need to be specific, not a generic template. Get professional documents that reflect real roofing hazards.
No card needed · Used by UK roofers · CDM 2015 compliant
Built for Roofers
Real work, real hazards. Here are examples of what The Site Book creates RAMS for:
Pitched roof re-tiles
Stripping and re-tiling, batten replacement, felt and membrane installation — covers working at height, fragile materials, and manual handling of tiles.
Flat roof felt and single-ply
Torch-on felt, single-ply membrane, insulation boards — covers hot works, fire risk from torches, and fume exposure from bitumen.
Leadwork and flashing
Lead flashing, valley gutters, chimney flashings — covers lead dust exposure, manual handling of lead sheet, and working at height on exposed positions.
Fascia, soffit, and guttering
Replacement of fascia boards, soffits, and rainwater goods — covers working from ladders, asbestos in old soffit boards, and manual handling at height.
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 roofer substances like bitumen fume from torch-on felt roofing.
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 roofers face on site every day. Your RAMS will address each one with specific control measures.
- Falls from height — the leading cause of fatal injuries in roofing, including falls from edges, through fragile surfaces, and from ladders
- Fragile roof surfaces — cement fibre sheets, rooflights, skylights, and deteriorated felt that will not support body weight
- Manual handling of heavy materials at height — tile bundles, lead rolls, and insulation boards carried up ladders or hoisted by crane
- Hot works — torch-on felt roofing creates fire risk, particularly near timber decking and insulation
- Asbestos — cement fibre roof sheets, soffits, and downpipes on pre-2000 buildings are likely to contain asbestos
- Weather exposure — wind loading at height, rain on slippery surfaces, cold stress in winter, UV and heat in summer
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need RAMS as a roofer?
- Absolutely. Roofing is classified as high-risk work under CDM 2015 due to the inherent fall hazards. Every principal contractor will require your RAMS before allowing you on site. Even on domestic jobs, RAMS are critical — roofing accounts for more fatal falls in construction than any other trade. Your RAMS must be specific to the job, not a generic template.
- How long does it take to create RAMS for roofing work?
- Under 5 minutes with The Site Book. Describe the job — for example, 're-tile pitched roof on a 1960s semi with scaffolding' — and the AI creates RAMS covering fall protection, fragile surfaces, manual handling at height, weather conditions, and all relevant control measures.
- Does The Site Book cover the Work at Height Regulations?
- Yes. The Site Book generates RAMS that specifically address the Work at Height Regulations 2005, including hierarchy of control for fall prevention, edge protection requirements, fragile surface identification, and rescue planning. It also references HSE roofing guidance (INDG284) and covers hot works, asbestos in roof materials, and other roofing-specific hazards.
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Describe your job, get professional RAMS, CPP, and COSHH assessments in minutes. Free trial — no credit card required.