RAMS AI vs ChatGPT — Which Is Better for RAMS?

What ChatGPT Can Do for RAMS

• Rephrase and improve written prose in an existing method statement
• Generate a plausible-sounding list of hazards for a common task
• Summarise a scope of works into a structured paragraph
• Answer general questions about CDM 2015 or UK health and safety terminology

What ChatGPT Cannot Do

• No UK hazard library – ChatGPT draws on internet text, not a verified trade-specific hazard database
• No 5×5 risk matrix – Likelihood and severity scoring requires structured data, not generated prose
• Hallucination risk – ChatGPT produces plausible-sounding text that may omit critical hazards or cite regulations incorrectly
• No digital sign-off – ChatGPT cannot collect operative signatures, manage versions, or produce an audit trail
• No trade-specific structure – Electrical RAMS, scaffold RAMS, and groundworks RAMS require different hazard sets; ChatGPT applies a generic structure to all
• Not CDM 2015 aligned by design – Outputs require expert review before use; a competent person must verify every claim

The Competent Person Requirement

Under CDM 2015, RAMS must be prepared by or under the supervision of a competent person. Whether you use RAMS AI, ChatGPT, a consultant, or a template, a suitably qualified individual must review and approve the output. RAMS AI is designed to support that review process; ChatGPT is a general-purpose writing tool without safety-critical structure.