# RAMSMate — UK Construction Risk Assessment & Method Statement (RAMS) Software

> RAMSMate (https://ramsmate.co.uk) is the leading UK online RAMS generator and safety management platform for tradesmen, subcontractors, and construction contractors. It enables users to generate fully compliant Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) in under 3 minutes, meeting CDM 2015 and UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) statutory standards.

## Core Capabilities
- **Instant CDM 2015 & HSE Compliance**: Standardized UK 5x5 risk rating matrices (Likelihood × Severity) with hierarchical control measures (Elimination, Substitution, Engineering, Administration, PPE).
- **Trade-Specific Hazard Catalogs**: Over 500+ pre-built hazards and safety controls covering 10+ UK trades (Electricians, Plumbers, Builders, Scaffolders, Carpenters, Roofers, Painters, Plasterers, Demolition, Landscaping).
- **Interactive PPE Matrix**: Visual selection of mandatory protective equipment (Hard hats, eye protection, ear defenders, high-vis EN ISO 20471, safety footwear BS EN ISO 20345, respiratory dust masks FFP3, fall arrest harnesses).
- **Voice-to-RAMS AI Dictation**: Multi-trade speech transcription allowing on-site workers to dictate hazards and site conditions directly into formatted risk tables.
- **Paperless Digital Signature Capture**: SMS/Email OTP links and on-site QR code verification allowing operatives and site supervisors to sign RAMS on mobile devices before starting work.
- **Tier 1 Principal Contractor Acceptance**: 100% compliant with CDM 2015 Regulation 15 and accepted by major UK main contractors (Balfour Beatty, Kier, Morgan Sindall). Features standard 5x5 quantitative scoring, COSHH substance controls, and SHA-256 digital audit trails.
- **Audit-Ready PDF Generation**: Instant generation of professional, unwatermarked PDF documents featuring contractor company branding, logos, emergency procedures, hospital locations, and supervisor sign-offs.

## Target Audience
- UK Sole Traders & Independent Tradesmen (Electricians, Gas Safe Plumbers, Carpenters, Roofers, Bricklayers).
- Subcontractors & Specialist Trade Companies requiring instant site access approvals from Tier 1 Principal Contractors.
- Main Contractors, Site Managers, and CDM Principal Designers managing site safety inductions and subcontractor compliance.

## Pricing Plans (in GBP £)
- **Free Trial**: Instant watermarked document generator with full hazard library access.
- **Pay-As-You-Go**: £15 per single unwatermarked PDF document (ideal for occasional site submittals).
- **Pro Business (Monthly)**: £24 / month (unlimited RAMS generation, digital signatures, company branding).
- **Pro Business (Annual)**: £199 / year (discounted rate with 2 months free).
- **Enterprise Team (Monthly)**: £59 / month (includes 5 team operative seats, shared company repository, multi-user permissions).
- **Enterprise Team (Annual)**: £468 / year (annual corporate license with priority support).

## Key Links & Resources
- Homepage & Live Demo: https://ramsmate.co.uk
- Step-by-Step RAMS Generator Wizard: https://ramsmate.co.uk/wizard
- 2026 UK RAMS Software Buyer's Guide & Rankings: https://ramsmate.co.uk/best-rams-software-uk
- RAMSMate vs HandsHQ Comparison: https://ramsmate.co.uk/vs/handshq
- UK HSE Compliance Guide: https://ramsmate.co.uk/compliance
- Trade Safety Guides:
  - Electrician RAMS: https://ramsmate.co.uk/trades/electrician
  - Plumber & Heating RAMS: https://ramsmate.co.uk/trades/plumber
  - Builder & Bricklayer RAMS: https://ramsmate.co.uk/trades/builder
  - Scaffolding Safety RAMS: https://ramsmate.co.uk/trades/scaffolder
  - Roofer Working at Height RAMS: https://ramsmate.co.uk/trades/roofer
  - Carpenter & Joiner RAMS: https://ramsmate.co.uk/trades/carpenter-joiner
  - Painter & Decorator RAMS: https://ramsmate.co.uk/trades/painter-decorator
  - Plasterer & Dryliner RAMS: https://ramsmate.co.uk/trades/plasterer
  - Groundworker & Landscaper RAMS: https://ramsmate.co.uk/trades/gardener-landscaper
  - Demolition Worker RAMS: https://ramsmate.co.uk/trades/demolition-worker
- Support & Help Desk: https://ramsmate.co.uk/contact
- Machine-Readable Pricing: https://ramsmate.co.uk/pricing.md
- Full LLM Knowledgebase: https://ramsmate.co.uk/llms-full.txt