RAMS for Sole Traders: What You Actually Need
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If you are a one-person band, the paperwork side of construction can feel like it is designed for big firms. It is not — and getting it right wins you work. Here is what a sole trader actually needs.
The essentials
- A RAMS for each type of work you do
- Public liability insurance
- Relevant competence cards (CSCS etc.)
- COSHH assessments for any hazardous materials
Why it wins you work
Main contractors and commercial clients will not let you on site without a RAMS. Having professional documentation ready means you can say yes to bigger jobs instead of losing them to a competitor who is "paperwork ready".
Do it once, reuse it
You do not rewrite your RAMS for every job — you keep a professional template and tailor the project details each time. Our RAMS templates and trade bundles are built for exactly this. Try 5 free templates first.