Can AI Write RAMS?

General AI vs Purpose-Built RAMS Software

General AI tools like ChatGPT can generate plausible-sounding text about common construction hazards. However, they have no access to a verified UK hazard database, cannot produce a properly scored 5×5 risk matrix, and may omit or misrepresent critical trade-specific hazards. Purpose-built RAMS software uses a deterministic hazard engine: hazards are pre-built and regulation-aligned, risk scores are calculated from structured inputs, and the document structure follows CDM 2015 Regulation 15 requirements.

When AI Can Help

• Drafting the scope of works section from a plain English description of the job
• Expanding a brief method statement into a more detailed chronological sequence
• Suggesting relevant hazards for a common construction task based on the trade and scope
• Improving the clarity and readability of control measure descriptions
• Cross-checking that controls in the risk assessment are referenced in the method statement

The Competent Person Requirement

Under CDM 2015, contractors must ensure that anyone preparing or reviewing safety documentation is competent to do so. A competent person has sufficient training, experience, and knowledge to understand the hazards involved. AI tools — whether general or purpose-built — cannot substitute for human competence. The competent person must review the AI output, identify any site-specific hazards not captured by the system, and approve the document before it is issued or briefed to operatives.