Trade RAMS template
RAMS for Bricklaying & Masonry (UK): Free Template + Site-Specific Generator
Bricklayers balance repetitive manual handling with work at height, dust, and temporary support risks. A strong RAMS keeps scaffolds, mortar mixing, and structural sequencing on track.
Core civils/structural
phase1
2025-10-01
What you'll brief on site
Align supervisors, evidence compliance, and pre-fill RAMSGen with the core talking points below.
- ✓Confirm mortar mix design and additives
- ✓Check scaffold boards, guardrails, and toe boards
- ✓Ensure brick saws have water suppression and guards
- ✓Verify wall ties and restraint fixings are installed
- ✓Record cube tests, anchors, and daily wall inspections
Key approvals
Scaffold access permit and weekly inspection records, Hot works permit for disc cutting or angle grinding, Temporary works permit for scaffold ties or supports, Road closure permit if working adjacent to public areas
Snapshot hazards
- Manual handling of bricks, blocks, and mortar tubs
- Silica dust from cutting blocks or grinding joints
- Falls from scaffolds or incomplete floors
- Mortar burns to skin and eyes
- Wall instability during early lifts or high winds
Critical controls
- Use brick hoists, telehandlers, or pallet distribution plans
- Implement wet cutting, extraction, and RPE for cutting operations
- Inspect scaffolds, guardrails, and hop-ups daily
- Provide barrier creams, washing stations, and eye wash
- Brace, tie, or shatterproof walls as per engineer guidance
Permits & references
- Scaffold access permit and weekly inspection records
- Hot works permit for disc cutting or angle grinding
- Temporary works permit for scaffold ties or supports
- Road closure permit if working adjacent to public areas
Implementation walkthrough
Toolbox ready- 1
Review drawings, wall ties, and sequence with the site engineer
- 2
Distribute materials and set up mixing stations on level ground
- 3
Set out profiles, corners, and control lines
- 4
Lay bricks/blocks, maintain perp joints, and clean excess mortar
- 5
Install movement joints, weeps, and QA check plumb/level
Template detail
Export ready in RAMSGenWhy Bricklaying & Masonry RAMS matter
Bricklayers balance repetitive manual handling with work at height, dust, and temporary support risks. A strong RAMS keeps scaffolds, mortar mixing, and structural sequencing on track.
Common hazards for Bricklaying & Masonry
- Manual handling of bricks, blocks, and mortar tubs
- Silica dust from cutting blocks or grinding joints
- Falls from scaffolds or incomplete floors
- Mortar burns to skin and eyes
- Wall instability during early lifts or high winds
Typical control measures for Bricklaying & Masonry
- Use brick hoists, telehandlers, or pallet distribution plans
- Implement wet cutting, extraction, and RPE for cutting operations
- Inspect scaffolds, guardrails, and hop-ups daily
- Provide barrier creams, washing stations, and eye wash
- Brace, tie, or shatterproof walls as per engineer guidance
Method statement outline
- Review drawings, wall ties, and sequence with the site engineer
- Distribute materials and set up mixing stations on level ground
- Set out profiles, corners, and control lines
- Lay bricks/blocks, maintain perp joints, and clean excess mortar
- Install movement joints, weeps, and QA check plumb/level
PPE, training, and permits
PPE essentials
- Waterproof gloves resistant to cement
- Safety goggles when cutting or mixing
- FFP3 masks for silica dust exposure
- Steel-toe boots with good ankle support
Training & competence
- NVQ Level 2 Bricklaying or equivalent
- Working at height awareness for scaffold platforms
- Abrasive wheel training for block saws
- Manual handling for repetitive lifting
Permits & supporting documents
- Scaffold access permit and weekly inspection records
- Hot works permit for disc cutting or angle grinding
- Temporary works permit for scaffold ties or supports
- Road closure permit if working adjacent to public areas
RAMS checklist for Bricklaying & Masonry
- Confirm mortar mix design and additives
- Check scaffold boards, guardrails, and toe boards
- Ensure brick saws have water suppression and guards
- Verify wall ties and restraint fixings are installed
- Record cube tests, anchors, and daily wall inspections
FAQs: Bricklaying & Masonry RAMS
Do bricklayers need RAMS for small boundary walls?
Yes. Even small works must address manual handling, cutting, and scaffold access. A concise RAMS satisfies CDM and client insurance requirements.
How do we manage winter bricklaying?
Include frost protection, heated water, and covered storage in the RAMS. Stop laying if temperatures drop below manufacturer limits.
Are brick saws treated as hot works?
Yes on many sites. Document permits, spark containment, and fire watch arrangements in the RAMS.
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Frequently asked questions
Do bricklayers need RAMS for small boundary walls?
Yes. Even small works must address manual handling, cutting, and scaffold access. A concise RAMS satisfies CDM and client insurance requirements.
How do we manage winter bricklaying?
Include frost protection, heated water, and covered storage in the RAMS. Stop laying if temperatures drop below manufacturer limits.
Related guidance
Share the following resources alongside your RAMS to reinforce site standards and evidence due diligence.
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