Assess Risks Before Work Starts—Not After Incidents Happen
Generic risk assessments copied from templates and filed away don't prevent accidents. Onos enables task-specific risk assessments linked to live projects, method statements integrated with permit systems, and COSHH assessments connected to the actual chemicals on your sites—transforming risk management from paperwork compliance into genuine hazard control.
Transform Risk Management Across Your Organisation
From site staff to senior leadership, Onos addresses the unique challenges each role faces
For Site-Based Staff
Problem:
You're receiving RAMS from subcontractors days before work starts, but they're generic documents clearly copied from previous jobs with incorrect site details—meaning you can't verify whether contractors have genuinely thought through the risks.
Solution:
Onos RAMS requests require contractors to complete site-specific templates addressing actual project hazards. Multi-step workflows won't approve incomplete RAMS. Integration with incidents means poor performers receive additional scrutiny.
For Office Admin Staff
Problem:
You're managing risk assessments across different systems—COSHH in one folder, task assessments in another, contractor RAMS via email—with no systematic process for annual reviews or version control.
Solution:
Onos centralises all risk assessment types with automated annual review reminders, version control, and project integration. Template libraries reduce creation time from 2 hours to 15 minutes.
For Senior & Board-Level Staff
Problem:
Risk assessments are legal requirements, but you have no confidence that assessments are suitable, sufficient, or actually being used to control risks—creating liability exposure if HSE investigators review your processes.
Solution:
Onos provides enterprise-wide visibility showing which projects have current assessments, which are overdue, and whether incidents occurred despite assessments—revealing inadequate controls before the next incident.
How It Works
Four steps to transform risk management from paperwork to genuine hazard control
Build Risk Assessment Libraries
Create template libraries for common activities using Onos's configurable risk matrix. Define severity levels, likelihood scales, and risk ratings that trigger specific control requirements.
Complete Site-Specific Assessments
Select relevant templates and adapt them to site conditions. List hazards, existing controls, risk ratings, and additional controls. Attach photos, drawings, and safety data sheets.
Link to RAMS & Permits
Integrate risk assessments with contractor RAMS submissions and permit-to-work systems. RAMS approval workflows check whether method statements address identified project risks.
Automate Reviews & Improvement
Automatically trigger annual reviews with notifications. When incidents occur, flag whether related assessments exist and identified the hazard—driving improvements based on operational experience.
Real-World Applications
See how Onos Risk Management delivers measurable value across different scenarios
Contractor RAMS Management
Features
- RAMS request forms sent via email/SMS to external contractors
- Template provision for common activities reducing contractor admin
- Multi-step approval workflow (site manager → safety lead → client)
- Integration with contractor performance showing incident history
Benefits
Quality Improvement
Reduce time reviewing inadequate RAMS by 75%—templates ensure minimum standards
Risk Reduction
Link contractor RAMS to their actual safety performance—poor performers receive additional scrutiny
Client Satisfaction
Demonstrate robust contractor control systems during audits and tender evaluations
COSHH Compliance
Features
- COSHH assessment templates with safety data sheet attachment
- Chemical register showing all substances used across sites
- Integration with permit systems (hot works references relevant COSHH)
- Automated review reminders when new safety data sheets published
Benefits
Regulatory Compliance
Systematic COSHH assessments meet Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations
Health Protection
Ensure appropriate controls (ventilation, PPE, health surveillance) for chemical exposures
Emergency Preparedness
If chemical incidents occur, immediate access to safety data sheets and emergency procedures
Task-Based Risk Assessments
Features
- Risk assessment templates for high-frequency activities (working at height, manual handling, DSE)
- Configurable risk matrices matching your organisation's appetite
- Integration with training module (if residual risk is high, what training is required?)
- Analytics showing most common hazards across your operations
Benefits
Systematic Hazard Control
Every high-risk activity has documented assessment with appropriate controls
Training Alignment
Identify training requirements from risk assessments rather than reactive responses to incidents
Continuous Improvement
Analytics reveal whether control measures reduce risks to acceptable levels
"Reduce risk, maintain compliance, and manage the safety of subcontractor activities before they arrive on site. Full integration with incident investigation and disciplines."
— Onos Risk Module Description, 2025
RAMS, Risk Assessments & COSHH
All risk assessment types managed in one integrated module
Multi-Step Workflows
Approval processes ensure assessment quality before work proceeds
Generic Assessments vs Onos Risk Module
See the difference systematic risk management makes
| Capability | Generic Assessments | Onos Risk Module |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment Creation | 2 hours from blank templates | 15 minutes using pre-built templates |
| Annual Reviews | Forgotten—assessments years out of date | Automated reminders ensure systematic review cycles |
| Assessment Usage | Filed away—not referenced during planning | Integration with permits and RAMS drives work planning |
| Incident Analysis | No way to know if assessments prevented incidents | Analytics link incidents to assessments, revealing inadequacies |
| Contractor RAMS | Reviewed in isolation from safety performance | Linked to contractor incident history and discipline records |
Ready to Transform Your Risk Management?
From RAMS to COSHH, see how Onos integrates all risk assessment types
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We'll demonstrate how to build task-specific assessments, show RAMS integration with permits, and walk through contractor approval workflows.
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