Complete RAMS for wall and floor tiling work. Covers cutting dust, adhesive handling, and manual handling of materials. This guide covers the key hazards, control measures, and PPE requirements you need to include in your Risk Assessment and Method Statement.
Typical hazards
These are the common hazards identified in tiling work. Your specific job may have additional hazards depending on the site and scope of work.
Silica dust from cutting
Adhesive and grout exposure
Manual handling of tiles
Sharp tile edges
Wet/slippery conditions
Noise from cutting equipment
Electrical safety (wet cutting)
Control measures
Standard control measures for tiling projects. These should be adapted to your specific site conditions and requirements.
Wet cutting methods
Dust extraction
Respiratory protection
COSHH for adhesives/grout
Safe handling techniques
RCD protection
PPE requirements
Personal Protective Equipment typically required for tiling work.