Painting and Decorating RAMS Template UK
A RAMS template for UK painters and decorators — interior, exterior, new build and refurbishment. Add COSHH prompts for paints, primers, fillers and solvents.
Who this is for
For small UK contractors, subcontractors, sole traders and site managers who need to prepare RAMS for client or principal contractor review.
What the RAMS can include
- job details
- site details
- risk assessment
- method statement steps
- PPE
- plant and equipment
- permits
- training and competence
- monitoring and review
- sign-off
- COSHH / hazardous substances where relevant
- PDF, DOCX and text export
Common painting and decorating risks covered
- working at height on towers, podiums and ladders
- sanding dust — including possible lead paint on older properties
- solvent fumes and ventilation
- skin contact with paints, primers and strippers
- slips, trips and falls from sheets and cables
- manual handling of paint, equipment and ladders
- hot air guns and fire risk
- interfaces with occupants and other trades
COSHH support where relevant
Add COSHH / hazardous substance prompts where substances or process-generated hazards may be relevant, such as dust, fumes, cement products, solvents, paints, adhesives or fuels. Always check the actual Safety Data Sheet.
Why use Risk and Method
- Start free
- Create editable RAMS
- Export PDF and DOCX
- Add COSHH prompts and SDS files
- Create similar RAMS for repeat jobs
- Built for UK construction workflows
- No complicated H&S platform setup
Important
Suggested risks, controls, method steps and COSHH prompts are general prompts only. They must be reviewed and adapted by a competent person for the actual site conditions, task, workforce, equipment, substances, interfaces and current guidance.
Create your RAMS
Start free and build an editable RAMS you can review, adapt and export.