Trade RAMS template
RAMS for Flooring Installation (UK): Free Template + Site-Specific Generator
Floor layers juggle heavy rolls, adhesives, and fast-track programmes across occupied areas. A targeted RAMS protects air quality, manages manual handling, and keeps slip-resistant surfaces on programme.
Fit-out and finishing
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2025-10-01
What you'll brief on site
Align supervisors, evidence compliance, and pre-fill RAMSGen with the core talking points below.
- ✓Confirm moisture tests and RH readings meet manufacturer tolerances
- ✓Verify adhesive batch numbers and shelf life
- ✓Check cutting tools, rollers, and welders are in good condition
- ✓Ensure waste disposal and recycling routes are agreed
- ✓Document handover cleaning, protection, and maintenance requirements
Key approvals
Hot works permit for welding vinyl, metal trims, or resin pours, Out-of-hours permit when installing in live commercial areas, Confined space permit for plant rooms with poor ventilation, Work-at-height permit for stair nosing instals using podiums
Snapshot hazards
- Manual handling of carpet rolls, LVT packs, and resin drums
- Exposure to VOCs from adhesives, primers, and sealers
- Slip, trip, and fall risks during stripping or installation
- Cutting injuries from knives and guillotines
- Working around finished elements, live services, or the public
Critical controls
- Plan two-person lifts or mechanical aids for heavy flooring materials
- Select low-VOC adhesives and ensure ventilation meets SDS requirements
- Phase works to segregate wet areas with signage and barrier tape
- Use safety knives with auto-retracting blades and blade disposal tins
- Coordinate with other trades to protect finishes and maintain access
Permits & references
- Hot works permit for welding vinyl, metal trims, or resin pours
- Out-of-hours permit when installing in live commercial areas
- Confined space permit for plant rooms with poor ventilation
- Work-at-height permit for stair nosing instals using podiums
Implementation walkthrough
Toolbox ready- 1
Inspect substrates, moisture readings, and fall levels with the client
- 2
Acclimatise materials and set up cutting zones with extraction
- 3
Prepare surfaces by grinding, priming, or applying smoothing compounds
- 4
Install underlay and floor finishes, rolling or welding joints as specified
- 5
Carry out QA checks, protect completed areas, and hand over maintenance guidance
Template detail
Export ready in RAMSGenWhy Flooring Installation RAMS matter
Floor layers juggle heavy rolls, adhesives, and fast-track programmes across occupied areas. A targeted RAMS protects air quality, manages manual handling, and keeps slip-resistant surfaces on programme.
Common hazards for Flooring Installation
- Manual handling of carpet rolls, LVT packs, and resin drums
- Exposure to VOCs from adhesives, primers, and sealers
- Slip, trip, and fall risks during stripping or installation
- Cutting injuries from knives and guillotines
- Working around finished elements, live services, or the public
Typical control measures for Flooring Installation
- Plan two-person lifts or mechanical aids for heavy flooring materials
- Select low-VOC adhesives and ensure ventilation meets SDS requirements
- Phase works to segregate wet areas with signage and barrier tape
- Use safety knives with auto-retracting blades and blade disposal tins
- Coordinate with other trades to protect finishes and maintain access
Method statement outline
- Inspect substrates, moisture readings, and fall levels with the client
- Acclimatise materials and set up cutting zones with extraction
- Prepare surfaces by grinding, priming, or applying smoothing compounds
- Install underlay and floor finishes, rolling or welding joints as specified
- Carry out QA checks, protect completed areas, and hand over maintenance guidance
PPE, training, and permits
PPE essentials
- Knee pads or creepers for prolonged floor work
- Cut-resistant gloves when handling blades and profiles
- Respiratory protection when using solvent-based products
- High-visibility vests when working in shared areas
Training & competence
- NVQ Level 2 Floor Coverings or equivalent
- Manual handling focused on floor coverings and use of trolleys
- COSHH awareness for adhesives and resins
- First aid for dealing with cuts and solvent exposure
Permits & supporting documents
- Hot works permit for welding vinyl, metal trims, or resin pours
- Out-of-hours permit when installing in live commercial areas
- Confined space permit for plant rooms with poor ventilation
- Work-at-height permit for stair nosing instals using podiums
RAMS checklist for Flooring Installation
- Confirm moisture tests and RH readings meet manufacturer tolerances
- Verify adhesive batch numbers and shelf life
- Check cutting tools, rollers, and welders are in good condition
- Ensure waste disposal and recycling routes are agreed
- Document handover cleaning, protection, and maintenance requirements
FAQs: Flooring Installation RAMS
Do we need RAMS for weekend floor replacements?
Yes. Out-of-hours work adds security, noise, and public interface risks. The RAMS should set out access control, ventilation, and clean-down requirements.
How long must materials acclimatise?
Follow manufacturer guidance (often 24–48 hours). Reference the acclimatisation period in the RAMS and add a check to the start-up checklist.
Do solvent adhesives need special ventilation?
Yes. Detail airflow rates, monitoring, and whether air-fed RPE is required. Include evacuation triggers if odour thresholds are exceeded.
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Related resources
Frequently asked questions
Do we need RAMS for weekend floor replacements?
Yes. Out-of-hours work adds security, noise, and public interface risks. The RAMS should set out access control, ventilation, and clean-down requirements.
How long must materials acclimatise?
Follow manufacturer guidance (often 24–48 hours). Reference the acclimatisation period in the RAMS and add a check to the start-up checklist.
Related guidance
Share the following resources alongside your RAMS to reinforce site standards and evidence due diligence.
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