RAMS, CPP & Site Documents for Fencing Contractors
Fencing work means digging post holes near buried services, handling heavy materials, and using power tools in all weather. Get RAMS that cover the real job, not an office risk assessment.
No card needed · Used by UK fencing contractors · CDM 2015 compliant
Built for Fencing Contractors
Real work, real hazards. Here are examples of what The Site Book creates RAMS for:
Timber fencing installation
Close board, panel, and post-and-rail fencing — covers manual handling of heavy posts and panels, post hole digging near services, and concrete mixing.
Security and commercial fencing
Palisade, welded mesh, and anti-climb fencing — covers manual handling of heavy steel components, working near highways, and sharp edge injuries.
Agricultural fencing
Stock fencing, post-and-wire, electric fencing — covers working in remote locations, lone working, and machinery use (post knockers, strainers).
Acoustic and screening fencing
Acoustic barriers, composite fencing, and privacy screens — covers manual handling of heavy composite panels, working near highways, and deep post foundations.
What You Get
Job-specific RAMS
Describe your job and get professional risk assessments covering striking buried services when digging post holes 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 fencing contractor substances like timber preservative (e.g. creosote, tanalised treatment) and wet concrete.
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 fencing contractors face on site every day. Your RAMS will address each one with specific control measures.
- Striking buried services when digging post holes — gas, electricity, water, and telecoms can be at shallow depth, especially near boundaries
- Manual handling of heavy posts, panels, and concrete — timber posts, concrete posts, and palisade panels are heavy and awkward to handle
- Power tool injuries — post hole borers, chainsaws, circular saws, and nail guns
- Working near highways and public areas — risk of vehicle strikes and pedestrian interaction
- Cement and concrete burns — mixing concrete for post foundations in direct skin contact
- Lone working in remote locations — agricultural and boundary fencing often involves working alone in isolated areas
What's included at each tier
| Feature | Starter£0 | Pro Monthly£39/mo | Pro Annual£30/mo | Business£99/mo |
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| First project free | — | — | — | |
| RAMS generator | ||||
| PDF download | ||||
| Worker sign-off | ||||
| Unlimited projects | ||||
| CPP generator | ||||
| COSHH library | ||||
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| Priority support | ||||
| Site inductions | — | |||
| Toolbox talks | — | |||
| Multi-site rollout | — | |||
| Save £108/yr vs monthly | — | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need RAMS as a fencing contractor?
- Yes. Fencing work involves digging post holes (with the risk of striking buried services), manual handling of heavy materials, and power tool use. Under CDM 2015, these risks must be assessed for each job. Commercial clients, housing developers, and councils will require RAMS before you start on site.
- How long does it take to create RAMS for fencing work?
- Under 5 minutes with The Site Book. Describe the job — for example, '40m close-board fence on a new housing estate boundary' — and the AI generates RAMS covering buried services, manual handling, concrete mixing, and power tool use, specific to your job.
- Does The Site Book cover buried services and HSG47?
- Yes. The Site Book generates RAMS that reference HSG47 (Avoiding Danger from Underground Services), including the requirement for CAT and Genny scanning before digging, hand-dig zones around known services, and the need to check service records before starting work. This is critical for fencing work where post holes are dug along boundaries where services are commonly routed.
Why The Site Book
- Only UK construction compliance tool that ships RAMS + CPP + COSHH + inductions + worker sign-off in one flat-rate subscription.
- AI-generated documents are site-specific from a natural-language brief, not a template library you hand-fill -cuts writing a RAMS from 2 hours to under 5 minutes.
- Worker sign-off, PCPP import, cert tracking, and document checking are included at the entry tier, not locked behind an enterprise plan.
- Transparent flat-rate pricing starting at £30/mo -no per-seat surprise as the team grows.
Ready to stop writing RAMS by hand?
Describe your job, get professional RAMS, CPP, and COSHH assessments in minutes. No credit card required.