RAMS, CPP & Site Documents for Groundworkers
Excavation, drainage, foundations — high-risk work that demands specific RAMS, not a tick-box template. Get documents that cover the real dangers of working below ground.
No card needed · Used by UK groundworkers · CDM 2015 compliant
Built for Groundworkers
Real work, real hazards. Here are examples of what The Site Book creates RAMS for:
Foundation excavation and concrete
Strip and trench foundations, piling mats, raft foundations — covers excavation collapse, buried services, concrete burns, and plant operations near open excavations.
Drainage installation
Foul and surface water drainage, manholes, soakaways — covers trench collapse, confined space entry into manholes, and working near contaminated ground.
Substructure and below-DPC works
Cavity fill, DPC installation, beam and block floors — covers working in excavations, manual handling of heavy materials, and cement exposure.
External works and hard landscaping
Driveways, patios, kerbing, tarmac — covers silica dust from cutting, plant and pedestrian segregation, and manual handling of heavy materials.
What You Get
Job-specific RAMS
Describe your job and get professional risk assessments covering excavation 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 groundworker substances like wet concrete (ph 12-13, causes deep chemical burns through clothing).
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 groundworkers face on site every day. Your RAMS will address each one with specific control measures.
- Excavation collapse — trench sides can collapse without warning, burying workers under tonnes of soil; the leading cause of groundwork fatalities
- Striking buried services — gas, electricity, water, and telecoms cables can be at shallow depth and cause fatal electric shock or gas explosion
- Plant and machinery — excavators, dumpers, and rollers working near pedestrians, edges of excavations, and overhead power lines
- Concrete and cement burns — wet concrete has a pH of 12-13 and causes severe chemical burns, particularly when it gets inside boots or gloves
- Contaminated ground — brownfield sites may contain asbestos, hydrocarbons, heavy metals, or other hazardous substances
- Working in confined spaces — manholes, chambers, and deep excavations with poor air quality
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 groundworker?
- Absolutely. Groundwork is among the highest-risk construction activities. Excavation collapse, striking buried services, and plant operations near open trenches can all be fatal. Principal contractors and clients will require detailed, job-specific RAMS before any excavation work begins. Generic templates are not acceptable for groundwork.
- How long does it take to create RAMS for groundwork?
- Under 5 minutes with The Site Book. Describe the job — for example, 'strip foundations for a rear extension, clay soil, with a gas main along the boundary' — and the AI generates RAMS covering excavation support, buried services, plant operations, and concrete burns, all specific to your site conditions.
- Does The Site Book cover HSG47 and excavation safety?
- Yes. The Site Book generates RAMS that reference HSG47 (Avoiding Danger from Underground Services), including CAT and Genny scanning, hand-dig zones around known services, and permit systems for excavation near live services. It also covers trench support, battering angles, and the requirement for edge protection on open excavations.
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.