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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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Updated Jan 2024

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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