Introducing the NBNE RAMS Generator: Free Safety Documentation for Installation Professionals

Let's talk about something that probably makes most of us groan a little bit – RAMS documentation. You know, those Risk Assessments and Method Statements that we all need but that somehow always end up being a right faff to sort out properly.

If you're anything like us here at NBNE, you've probably found yourself copying and pasting from old documents, frantically trying to update generic templates, or spending way too long creating RAMS from scratch when you could be getting on with actual installation work. We get it – we've been there too.

The Challenge We All Face

Here's the thing – whether you're installing signage like us, fitting out shops, running electrical work, doing maintenance, fabrication, or any kind of construction work, RAMS documentation isn't going anywhere. It's essential for keeping everyone safe, staying compliant, and showing clients you know what you're doing.

But honestly? The whole process has been unnecessarily painful for far too long. Most of us are still wrestling with Word documents, generic templates that don't quite fit our work, or spending precious hours manually updating forms for every single job. And don't get me started on trying to do this stuff properly when you're already stretched thin.

That's exactly why we've built something that we think might just make your life a bit easier.

Meet the NBNE RAMS Generator

We're genuinely excited to introduce our completely free RAMS Generator – a web-based tool that's designed to take the pain out of creating professional safety documentation. And here's the best bit: it's not just for signage folk like us. We've made it work for pretty much any installer or contractor who needs proper RAMS.

You can check it out right now at https://rams.nbnesigns.co.uk – no signup required, no downloads, just straight in and get started.

What Makes RAMS So Important?

Before we dive into the tool itself, let's quickly cover why we're all doing this in the first place. RAMS stands for Risk Assessment and Method Statement, and together these documents spell out:

• What the hazards are – the things that could go wrong
• Who might be affected – your team, the public, other trades
• How likely and serious potential harm could be – the risk levels
• What you're doing to control those risks – your safety measures
• Step-by-step how you'll do the work – your method

The reality is, our work involves real risks: working at height, electrical hazards, power tools, manual handling, ladders, lifting equipment, sometimes confined spaces, and often working around the public or traffic. Good RAMS protect your team, reassure your clients, and show everyone that you're operating professionally and responsibly.

A Tool for Everyone in Installation

While we're a signage company based here in Alnwick, Northumberland, we quickly realised this tool wasn't going to be limited to just our trade. The structure, features, and hazard library work brilliantly for virtually any installation scenario.

Our RAMS Generator is perfect for:

• Signage installers (obviously!)
• Shopfitters
• Electricians
• HVAC and mechanical installers
• Maintenance teams
• Fabricators
• General contractors
• Building and facilities teams
• Anyone needing clear, accurate RAMS

If your work involves site activity, tools, equipment, or installation tasks of any kind, we've built this with you in mind.

Key Features That Actually Make a Difference

1. Pre-Populated Hazards That Make Sense

We've included hazards that actually come up in real installation work – manual handling, electrical risks, working at height, slips and trips, cutting operations, and loads more. This alone saves hours of repetitive admin work.

2. AI-Powered Safety Review

Here's where it gets clever – our integrated AI (using GPT-4) checks your RAMS for missing hazards or areas that could be stronger. Think of it as having a digital safety advisor looking over your shoulder, helping you spot things you might have missed.

3. Automatic Risk Matrix Calculations

Remember those 5×5 risk matrices where you had to work out likelihood and severity scores? Yeah, the tool handles all that automatically and updates the risk ratings when you add control measures.

4. Professional PDF Output

Once you're done, you get a clean, professional-looking PDF that's perfect for clients, site managers, principal contractors, and audits. No more wonky formatting or documents that look like they were thrown together.

5. Templates That Actually Work

We started with signage tasks but the templates work beautifully for all types of installation work. You can tailor them to your specific trade in seconds.

6. Works Anywhere, Anytime

Whether you're on site with just your phone or back in the office with a proper computer, the RAMS Generator works in any modern browser. No software to install, no files to download, no complicated login process.

7. Completely Free

And we mean completely free. No sneaky subscription fees, no limits on how many RAMS you can create, no "upgrade to premium" nonsense. It's free for installers, contractors, and H&S professionals across the UK.

How It Works – Simple as You Like

Getting started couldn't be easier:

1. Visit the site – Just head to https://rams.nbnesigns.co.uk on any device
2. Choose your template – Pick a base template that fits your type of work
3. Review the hazards – Add or edit details to match your specific job conditions
4. Run the AI checker – Let GPT-4 suggest improvements or highlight anything missing
5. Adjust controls and risks – The matrix updates automatically as you make changes
6. Complete your method statement – Add your step-by-step work procedure
7. Generate your PDF – Download professional RAMS instantly, ready to send

Who Benefits and How

For installers and tradespeople like us:

• Save hours of admin time every week
• Create consistent, professional documentation
• Reduce errors and omissions
• Work on RAMS anywhere – site, van, or office
• Strengthen your health and safety processes

For clients and site managers:

• Receive clear, well-structured RAMS
• Faster project turnaround
• Enhanced trust and transparency
• Higher safety standards across all work

For H&S professionals:

• Modern, efficient tool for RAMS evaluation
• AI-supported hazard identification
• Perfect for supporting smaller contractors who need guidance

Why We Built This

Here at NBNE, safety isn't just a box-ticking exercise – it's genuinely important to us, both for our own team and for everyone we work with. But we also know that many smaller contractors simply don't have the time or resources to create RAMS to the standard they'd really like.

This RAMS Generator is our way of giving something valuable back to the installation community. By making it completely free and accessible, we're hoping to support safer, more professional work right across the UK.

Whether you're installing signage like us, or working with electrics, shopfitting, HVAC systems, or any other trade – this tool is for you.

Ready to Give It a Try?

If you're fed up with complicated RAMS processes and want to simplify things while improving consistency and saving valuable admin time, why not give it a go?

Head over to https://rams.nbnesigns.co.uk and create your first RAMS in minutes. It's genuinely free, genuinely helpful, and we think you'll be pleasantly surprised by how straightforward we've made the whole process.

Professional safety documentation doesn't have to be a headache – and now it's faster, easier, and accessible to every installer out there.

Got questions about the tool or want to chat about anything else? Drop us a line at toby@nbne.uk – we're always happy to help a fellow installer out.