Risk Assessments
With Method Statement (RAMS)
For common hazards and tasks associated with
Automotive Repair, Roadside Assistance & Vehicle Recovery
The details contained within the documents have been prepared to meet the needs of a business undertaking vehicle breakdown assistance and recovery activities.
They contain specific details relating to the work undertaken, possible risks involved and control measures required.
Used correctly they will help ensure workers are as safe as possible, and that the necessary measures are being taken as required by HSE Guidance / UK Health & Safety at work legislation, as well as other interested parties such as Work providers & ISO / PAS43 Auditors
Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have about your requirements and to ensure the RAMS suit your needs before purchase
The HSE (Health & Safety Executive) state that risk assessment should be carried out by someone who is competent to do so (has the right skills, knowledge, experience & understands when specialist help may be needed)
We are NEBOSH NGC holders (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety & Health),
We are IVR members and authorised training providers (Institute of Vehicle Recovery)
We have many years practical 'hands on' experience in the roadside assistance & recovery industry in technician, training, compliance and management areas, this means we are well placed to produce risk assessments which are detailed, relevant and suitable for purpose.
With many hours spent writing the RAMS, and using our industry knowledge and experience we believe we have created the most comprehensive and detailed RAMS available within the industry, We hope that they will help all involved be more informed, safe and compliant.
OUR RAMS LIBRARY INCLUDES.......
Breakdown Assistance
Assisting vehicles in various locations, often in the vicinity of moving vehicles, including at the roadside, conducting fault finding and minor repairs.
Slips, Trips & Falls
Slip, trip & fall hazards in vehicle servicing, repair, assistance & recovery situations
Manual Handling
Manual handling activities in vehicle servicing, repair, assistance & recovery
Vehicle Occupant / Customer Safety
Vehicle occupants / Customer safety In vehicle breakdown assistance, recovery & transportation situations
Motorway Assistance
Assisting vehicles on Motorways including ' Smart Motorways', ‘Dynamic Hard Shoulder’ & ‘All Lane Running’ Motorways to conduct fault finding, minor repairs and/or recovery
Vehicle Recovery - Advanced - Cars & Vans
Recovery of cars & vans onto / with a recovery vehicle/transporter, in a variety of locations and conditions, including accident damaged, off road, locked or damaged wheels
Motorcycle Recovery
Loading and unloading of motorcycles onto a recovery vehicle/transporter, in a variety of locations and conditions, including damaged & mechanical faults
Driving at Work
Driving vehicles as part of work activities
Roadside Working
Attending vehicles in various roadside situations including hard shoulders, roadside verges & high speed dual carriage ways to conduct fault finding, minor repairs and/or recovery
Working Under Vehicles
Working under vehicles in breakdown assistance & recovery situations
Jump Starting a Vehicle
Performing a ‘jump start’ on cars and light commercial vehicles
Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Assistance
Breakdown Assistance, Recovery and/or transportation of electric & hybrid cars & vans
Vehicle Transportation / Recovery - Basic - Cars & Vans
Basic Loading and unloading of cars & vans onto a recovery vehicle/transporter, including vehicles with minor damage and faults but remain in a roll-able and/or physically drivable condition.
Performing a Wheel Change
Changing Wheels on cars & vans, replacing a wheel which may be damaged or flat with another (spare) wheel
Roll Away Vehicle
Vehicle rolling away during breakdown assistance, transportation and recovery
