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Painting & Decorating RAMS Template

Comprehensive RAMS for painting and decorating projects. Covers COSHH, working at height, and surface preparation.

7 hazards covered

6 control measures

~5 min to complete

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UK-standard format

Updated Jan 2024

~45 mins

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hazards pre-selected

PPE items included

Utilities assumed

Electrical Gas Water

Areas covered:

Manual handlingWorking at heightDust control

What this template is for

Painting and decorating involves chemical exposure, working at height, and surface preparation hazards. This RAMS template addresses all aspects of decorator safety.

Hazards covered

This template includes 7 pre-identified hazards specific to painting & decorating work:

Chemical exposure (paints, solvents)

Working at height

Dust from preparation

Slips on dustsheets

Manual handling of materials

Lead paint (older properties)

Eye injuries from splashes

Control measures

Industry-standard control measures to mitigate identified risks:

COSHH assessments for all products

Adequate ventilation

Safe access equipment

Dust control for preparation

Lead paint testing protocol

Correct PPE for products used

PPE requirements

Safety glassesRespirator (solvent-based products)Work glovesOveralls

Who uses this template

Sole traders

Working on domestic or commercial jobs

Subcontractors

Providing RAMS to main contractors

Small firms

Managing multiple job sites

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