ReferenceHPROC20

Version2.0

Issue Date17/02/2026

Approved BySean Ashton

Next Review17/02/2027

ClassificationCRGI Information

Version History

Version	Date	Author	Changes
1.0	01/04/2025	Sean Ashton	Initial issue (S.O.P 5.1)
2.0	17/02/2026	Sean Ashton	Consolidated to flowchart procedure format — staff model, manuals as core reference

RAMS Production Procedure Flowchart

ISO 45001 Cl. 8.1 • CDM 2015 — Risk Assessment and Method Statement production

Procedure Overview

This procedure defines how CRGI Solutions produces Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for engineering projects, particularly where CDM 2015 duties apply. RAMS are project-specific documents that identify hazards, assess risks, and define safe methods of work for construction and installation activities influenced by CRGI's designs.

RAMS Production Process Flow

Operations Manager

Sean Ashton

Initiate

Project requires RAMS

Triggers:
• Client request
• CDM requirement
• High-risk activity
• Site installation

Review project scope & design outputs

Identify hazards from design

Use RAMS template

HFORM15

Operations Manager

Sean Ashton

Develop

Identify all hazards & assess risks (5×5 matrix)

Define control measures using hierarchy

Write method statement:
• Sequence of operations
• Equipment required
• PPE requirements
• Emergency procedures

Review against CDM duties

Adequate?

Yes

Approve RAMS

Revise & strengthen controls

Operations Manager

Sean Ashton

Issue & Review

Issue RAMS to client/principal staff member

Brief staff on RAMS content

Changes on site?

Yes

Revise RAMS & reissue

Archive RAMS with project file

Capture lessons learned for future projects

Process / Activity

Decision Point

Document / Record

Completion / Conformance

Escalation / Issue

Version History

RAMS Production Procedure Flowchart

RAMS Production Process Flow

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