Word document (.docx)
RAMS template
Editable risk assessment and method statement with a 5×5 risk matrix, example rows, method-of-work sections and a briefing sign-off sheet.
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Free RAMS & steelwork templates (UK)
Download free, editable Word templates for UK steel fabrication, welding and site work — RAMS, method statements, risk assessments, COSHH, hot works permits and toolbox talks. No signup, and you can edit every one for your own jobs.
What you get
- Free to download — no signup or payment
- Editable Microsoft Word (.docx)
- Add your own company name and logo
- Built for steel fabrication, welding and site work
These templates are practical drafting aids. Final review, suitability, and approval remain with your business.
How to use them
Start from a template, not a blank page
Each template gives you the standard structure for the document — the hazards and controls, the method of work, the sign-off — so you are not retyping it for every job. Download the Word file, replace the placeholder at the top with your company details, edit it for the real task, and delete the grey guidance before you issue it. Every template links to a full guide that explains how to complete it.
Templates
Free templates for steelwork teams
All free, all editable Word documents. Each one links to a guide that walks through how to fill it in.
Word document (.docx)
Method statement template
Steelwork method statement with scope, sequence of work, lifting operations, plant, PPE, permits, emergency arrangements and sign-off.
Word document (.docx)
Welding risk assessment template
Pre-filled with common welding and hot works hazards and controls — including welding fume (HSE STSU1-2019), fire, arc eye, HAVS and gas — ready to edit for your job.
Word document (.docx)
Toolbox talk record sheet
A simple toolbox talk record — topic, key points, questions and actions, and an attendee sign-off sheet.
Word document (.docx)
Steel erection RAMS template
A steel erection RAMS you can edit: 5×5 risk matrix, worked erection hazards, a lift plan (LOLER / BS 7121), the erection sequence and a sign-off page.
Word document (.docx)
Hot works permit template
A printable hot works permit — work details, a before-work precautions checklist, fire watch, authorisation and close-out.
Word document (.docx)
COSHH assessment template
A COSHH 2002 assessment form — substance details, hazards, exposure, the control hierarchy, PPE/RPE, first aid, storage and sign-off.
Which one do you need?
RAMS, risk assessment or method statement?
People often mix these up. RAMS stands for Risk Assessment and Method Statement — the two combined in one pack. Here is the quick way to grab the right template for your job.
Risk assessment
Lists the hazards, who could be harmed and the controls you will use. For hot works and fabrication, start from the welding risk assessment template.
Method statement
Sets out the safe sequence of work, step by step. Use the method statement template when you mainly need to show how the job will be done.
RAMS (both together)
Combines the risk assessment and method statement in one document. Use the RAMS template when a client or principal contractor asks for a full RAMS before work starts.
Template FAQ
Common questions
Short answers on what the templates are, how to use them, and where the guidance stops.
Are Fabora's RAMS and method statement templates free?
Yes. Every template on this page is free to download and edit, with no signup or payment.
What format are the templates in?
They are editable Microsoft Word (.docx) documents, so you can fill them in and adapt them for each job.
Can I add my own company name and logo?
Yes. Each template has a placeholder at the top — replace it with your own company name and logo before you issue the document.
What is a RAMS template?
A RAMS template is a reusable starting structure for a Risk Assessment and Method Statement. It gives you the standard sections — the hazards and controls, then the method of work — so you are not starting from a blank page for every job.
Which template do I need?
Use the RAMS template for a full risk assessment plus method statement; the welding risk assessment for hot works; the method statement for the sequence of work; the COSHH assessment for a hazardous substance; the hot works permit before any spark or flame work; the steel erection RAMS for lifting and work at height; and the toolbox talk record to log a site briefing.
Is a RAMS template the same as a risk assessment and method statement?
Yes. RAMS stands for Risk Assessment and Method Statement. A RAMS template combines both in one document: the risk assessment (the hazards and controls) and the method statement (the safe step-by-step sequence of work).
What is the difference between a risk assessment, a method statement and a RAMS?
A risk assessment lists the hazards and controls. A method statement sets out the safe sequence of work. A RAMS puts the two together in one pack. Use the RAMS template when you need both, and the method statement template when you only need the work sequence.
Is a RAMS a legal requirement in the UK?
A RAMS is not named in law by that term, but UK law requires a suitable and sufficient risk assessment, and most principal contractors and clients ask for a RAMS before work starts on site. Your business stays responsible for what it issues.
Can I save the template as a PDF?
Yes. Open the Word file, fill it in for your job, then use Save As or Print to save it as a PDF before you issue or share it.
Do these templates guarantee compliance?
No. They are practical drafting aids to help you work faster. Final review, suitability and approval remain with your business and the people responsible for the job.