Professional Arborist Paperwork
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Built by Arborists,
for real site work.

Editable RAMS and COSHH systems built for UK arborists who need to pass commercial and council checks — without subscriptions, software, or generic templates.

Used on real UK commercial sites. No software, no subscription, no lock-in. Download once and reuse job-to-job.

Where ArbDesk Is Used
ArbDesk documents are used on real UK commercial sites and submitted to managing agents, councils and principal contractors. The system is designed for subcontractor RAMS submissions and routine commercial tree work — not surveys or consultancy reports.

ArbDesk is built and maintained by working UK arborists, with documents updated as real site requirements change.

What's Included (Starter Pack)-Tree Surgery RAMS (hazard-based, scored)
-Full Method Statement
-Site-specific RAMS cover sheet
-COSHH Management System
-Substance register + pre-filled COSHH
-Editable Word / Excel files
-Read-Me-First setup guide

Starter Pack £49 inc VAT · Instant download · Fully editable Word documents

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What Is ArbDesk?ArbDesk is a set of professional compliance document systems built specifically for arborists.These are not generic health and safety templates. They are structured RAMS, COSHH and site paperwork designed from real arboricultural work, refined on live commercial and council jobs and intended to be reused and adapted job to job.

Built by Arborists — Not a software company.ArbDesk was created by working Arborists dealing with real commercial clients, principal contractors and council requirements.Every document in these packs exists because it was needed on site — not because a software platform decided it should.Digital-first. Not app-dependent.
ArbDesk systems are designed to be used digitally on tablets, phones, and laptops. Edit on site and submit as Word or PDF — no apps, logins, or subscriptions required.
Works seamlessly with iPad, Android tablets and cloud storage such as OneDrive, Google Drive and Teams.

What's Included in the ArbDesk System

  • -Structured Risk Assessment & Method Statement (RAMS) framework

  • -COSHH assessment framework aligned with arboricultural use

  • -Equipment pre-use check templates

  • -Site-specific sign-off sheets for crews and supervisors

  • -Clear folder structure ready for real jobs

  • -Fully editable Word documents

  • -Plain-language guidance written from an arborist’s point of view

  • Structured to match how principal contractors actually review RAMS.

The exact documents you receive depend on the pack selected. Full details below.

Starter Pack £49 Inc. VAT
Instant Download | No SubscriptionIncludes:
-Read-Me-First guide and step-by-step “How To” PDFs for every document
-Tree Surgery Risk Assessment & Method Statement (RAMS) system
-Site-specific RAMS cover sheet for commercial submissions
-Competence and training declaration
-COSHH management system with ready-made templates covering common arboricultural substancesStructured for reuse across jobs and aligned with real commercial and council submission requirements.✔ Used on real UK commercial and council jobs
✔ Fully editable Word documents — no locked files
✔ Instant download after checkout

VAT invoice provided automatically. Digital product — instant access.Upgrade friendly: If you purchase a higher pack later, you’ll only pay the difference — you’ll never be asked to buy the same documents twice.

Pro Pack £89 Inc. VATIncludes:
Everything in the Starter Pack Plus
- Plant and equipment pre-use check Management System
Once you move into regular commercial work, pre-use equipment checks are expected. The Pro Pack gives you ready-made inspection records that tie directly into your RAMS, reducing admin, avoiding repeated requests and giving clear evidence that equipment checks are being managed properly on site.For arborists regularly submitting RAMS and COSHH for commercial clients and principal contractors.

Launching soon for growing commercial Arborists.

Complete Business Pack £149 Inc. VATIncludes:
– Everything in the Starter and Pro Packs
– Professionally structured commercial document templates
– A practical credit control system for managing invoices and paymentsThe Complete Business Pack is built for arboricultural businesses planning to grow into regular commercial or managed-site work. Alongside full RAMS, COSHH and pre-use checks, it includes professionally structured commercial document templates and a practical credit control system — giving you control over both compliance and the commercial side of the business as work volume increases.Designed for businesses that want to be organised, compliant and commercially credible as they grow.

Available soon for established commercial operators.

built from live commercial arborist paperwork used on council and principal-contractor sites.

Frequently Asked QuestionsAre these documents accepted for council and commercial work?
Yes. The systems are built from real, live paperwork used on council and principal-contractor sites. They follow standard UK expectations for RAMS, COSHH, PUWER and supporting documentation.
Final acceptance always sits with the client or principal contractor and these are designed to meet the level typically requested for commercial arboricultural work.Are the documents fully editable?
Yes. All operational documents are supplied in Microsoft Word format and are fully editable.
You are expected to adapt them for each job — this is deliberate, as site-specific paperwork is a requirement for commercial work.Is this UK-specific?
Yes. The content, terminology and structure are written specifically for UK arborists and grounds maintenance contractors, using UK health and safety conventions and expectations.Is this suitable for sole traders as well as larger teams?
Yes. The systems are used by sole traders, small teams and growing businesses. They are designed to scale with you — from occasional commercial jobs through to regular council or principal-contractor work.Do I need an app to use ArbDesk?
No. ArbDesk is designed to be used digitally without apps or subscriptions. All documents work on tablets, phones and laptops using Word, Excel, and PDF. You can edit paperwork on site using an iPad or tablet, store it in OneDrive or Google Drive, and submit it as Word or PDF — exactly how principal contractors and councils expect to receive it.Is this just a generic template?
No. This is a structured system, designed by people using them on site. Not a single generic document.
Each pack contains interconnected documents designed to work together (for example RAMS linked with COSHH and competence declarations), reflecting how paperwork is actually reviewed on commercial sites.What happens after I purchase?
You receive an instant download containing the full ZIP package.
Each system includes a READ ME FIRST guide explaining what each document is for and how to use it properly.Do I need any specialist software?
No. You only need standard Microsoft Word.
Guidance documents are supplied as read-only PDFs.Will this replace professional health and safety advice?
No. ArbDesk provides professional document systems, not legal or consultancy services.
You remain responsible for ensuring your paperwork is accurate, site-specific, and appropriate for the work being carried out.