RAMS AI is a cloud-based platform built by United Applications Ltd that helps construction professionals create Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) along with other safety documents. It uses AI to speed up the writing process while keeping everything aligned with UK CDM 2015 regulations.

Is RAMS AI compliant with UK regulations?

Yes. Every template and AI suggestion is aligned with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) and UK health and safety best practice. The platform's hazard library is based on recognised UK standards.

What types of documents can I create?

RAMS AI supports five core document types: RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements), Construction Phase Plans (CPP), COSHH Assessments, Toolbox Talks, and Site Inductions. Each module has its own guided wizard. You can learn more about each module on our RAMS Generator, CPP, COSHH, Toolbox Talks, and Site Inductions pages.

How does the AI help me write documents?

The AI can generate method statement content based on the work activities you describe, suggest relevant hazards and control measures, check your document for inconsistencies, and recommend appropriate permits. You remain in full control and can edit everything the AI produces.

How does digital sign-off work?

When your document is ready, you can collect digital signatures from operatives. They draw their signature directly on a phone or tablet screen, removing the need for printed paperwork. Signed-off documents are locked and stored as a permanent record.

Lift & Escalator RAMS – AI Risk Assessments for LEIA Member Contractors

Create comprehensive Lift & Escalator RAMS documents using AI. Built for LEIA member contractors and vertical transportation engineers working on passenger lift installation, escalator installation, MRL and hydraulic lift modernisation, goods lifts, dumbwaiters, and moving walkways. Every document is aligned with BS EN 81-20, BS EN 81-50, BS EN 115-1, the Lift Regulations 2016, LOLER 1998, PSSR 2000, CDM 2015, and LEIA code of practice guidance.

Key Features

AI-Generated Content – Describe the lift or escalator installation and the AI produces a complete RAMS covering project details, risk assessment, method statement, PPE, LOTO procedures, LOLER references, and emergency rescue arrangements tailored to vertical transportation works
Lift & Escalator Hazard Library – Pre-built hazards covering confined-space lift pit entry, top-of-car working, shaft falls, hydraulic system pressure failure, electrical isolation (LOTO), entrapment risk, and manual handling of drive units and car components
BS EN 81 & BS EN 115 Compliance – Documents reference BS EN 81-20:2020, BS EN 81-50:2020, BS EN 115-1:2017, the Lift Regulations 2016 (SI 2016/1093), LOLER 1998, PSSR 2000, and LEIA guidance
LOLER & Thorough Examination Integration – Structured to reference the Written Scheme of Examination (WSE), LOLER first-use requirements, and ongoing 6-monthly thorough examination obligations
Professional PDF Export – Print-ready, branded A4 documents with risk matrices, LOLER reference blocks, notified-body Declaration of Conformity evidence trails, and emergency rescue plan annexes
Digital Sign-Off – Collect operative signatures on-site with full audit trail, version history, and timestamped declaration records for LEIA membership audits and CDM duty-holder submissions

Lift & Escalator Job Types Supported

Passenger Traction Lift Installation – Conventional machine-room traction lifts, including car structure, guide rails, counterweight, traction machine, and shaft works
MRL (Machine Room-Less) Lift Installation – Machine room-less traction lifts with integrated drive units, governor, and compact overhead arrangement
Hydraulic Lift Installation & Modernisation – Hydraulic ram, power unit, and pipework installation; PSSR 2000 pressure system considerations
Goods Lift & Dumbwaiter Installation – Goods-only lifts, service lifts, dumbwaiters, and document lifts
Platform Lift & Stairlift Installation – Vertical platform lifts, inclined stairlifts, and wheelchair platform lifts for accessibility
Escalator & Moving Walkway Installation – Passenger escalators, moving walkways, and travelators to BS EN 115
Lift Modernisation & Refurbishment – Control system replacement, VVVF drive replacement, car refurbishment, and LOLER compliance upgrades
Pit Works & Confined Space Entry – Lift pit confined space entry, pit drainage, and buffers replacement under the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997
Maintenance & Thorough Examination Preparation – Safe isolation, top-of-car access, and preparation of lifts for LOLER thorough examination by an appointed inspector

UK Lift & Escalator Regulatory Compliance

Every Lift & Escalator RAMS document is aligned with current UK legislation, British Standards, and the LEIA code of practice:

BS EN 81-20:2020 – Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts (passenger and goods passenger lifts)
BS EN 81-50:2020 – Safety rules for lifts: examinations and tests
BS EN 115-1:2017 / BS EN 115-2:2017 – Safety of escalators and moving walkways
The Lift Regulations 2016 (SI 2016/1093) – UKCA marking and Declaration of Conformity for new lifts placed on the market
Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) – thorough examination, written scheme of examination, and safe lifting operations
Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 (PSSR) – written scheme of examination for hydraulic lift power units
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)
Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 – lift pit confined space entry procedures
Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 – safe isolation and LOTO for electrical work on lift systems
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015)
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

LEIA Membership & Certification Support

Documents are structured to support the evidence requirements of LEIA (Lift and Escalator Industry Association) membership, notified-body audits under the Lift Regulations 2016, and LOLER thorough examination records. LEIA is the UK trade association for lift and escalator contractors and its code of practice represents the benchmark for competent vertical transportation works. The module records LEIA membership details, notified body references, and UKCA / Declaration of Conformity information alongside the RAMS package, providing a complete audit trail for any enforcement or client inspection.

Who Lift & Escalator RAMS is For

Lift & Escalator RAMS is designed for vertical transportation engineers and installation contractors – from sole-trader lift engineers to national lift contracting companies. Typical users include passenger lift installation and maintenance contractors, escalator installation and refurbishment specialists, platform lift and stairlift installers, goods lift and dumbwaiter contractors, and LOLER appointed persons managing thorough examination programmes.

Related Modules

RAMS Generator – General construction Risk Assessments and Method Statements where lift installation is part of a wider build
Construction Phase Plans – CDM 2015-aligned CPPs for projects involving new lift installation within a construction programme
COSHH Assessments – Assess hydraulic oils, lubricants, and cleaning solvents used in lift and escalator maintenance
Toolbox Talks – Brief your team on confined space entry, top-of-car working, LOTO, and entrapment rescue procedures