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RAMS for Wall & Floor Tiling (UK): Free Template + Site-Specific Generator
Tiling teams balance precision set-out with cutting dense materials, handling heavy tiles, and managing wet areas. A focused RAMS tackles silica dust, manual handling, and waterproofing interfaces while protecting adjacent finishes.
Fit-out and finishing
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 tile batch numbers and shade variations before install
- ✓Check waterproofing integrity and sign-off prior to covering
- ✓Inspect access equipment, towers, or podiums
- ✓Ensure waste water disposal follows site environmental controls
- ✓Record QA data: bond tests, movement joint locations, and handover condition
Key approvals
Work-at-height permit for high-level wall tiling, Hot works permit if using flame-based tile removal, Noise permit for out-of-hours grinding or cutting, Confined space permit when tiling tanks or lift pits
Snapshot hazards
- Silica dust from cutting porcelain, stone, or grout
- Manual handling of crates, backer boards, and large format tiles
- Sharp edges and cutting tools causing lacerations
- Slips on wet screeds, adhesives, or wash water
- Working at height on walls or stair cores
Critical controls
- Use wet cutting, LEV, or water-fed tools to control dust
- Plan team lifts or suction aids for large-format tiles
- Provide PPE, blade guards, and safe storage for cutters
- Segregate freshly tiled zones and manage water run-off
- Install mobile towers or podiums for elevated tiling with inspections
Permits & references
- Work-at-height permit for high-level wall tiling
- Hot works permit if using flame-based tile removal
- Noise permit for out-of-hours grinding or cutting
- Confined space permit when tiling tanks or lift pits
Implementation walkthrough
Toolbox ready- 1
Inspect substrates, movement joints, and waterproofing membranes
- 2
Set out grid lines, control levels, and tile orientation
- 3
Mix adhesives and grouts to manufacturer ratios with dust control
- 4
Fix tiles with consistent bedding, spacers, and alignment checks
- 5
Grout, clean, silicone, and QA inspect with snag rectification
Template detail
Export ready in RAMSGenWhy Wall & Floor Tiling RAMS matter
Tiling teams balance precision set-out with cutting dense materials, handling heavy tiles, and managing wet areas. A focused RAMS tackles silica dust, manual handling, and waterproofing interfaces while protecting adjacent finishes.
Common hazards for Wall & Floor Tiling
- Silica dust from cutting porcelain, stone, or grout
- Manual handling of crates, backer boards, and large format tiles
- Sharp edges and cutting tools causing lacerations
- Slips on wet screeds, adhesives, or wash water
- Working at height on walls or stair cores
Typical control measures for Wall & Floor Tiling
- Use wet cutting, LEV, or water-fed tools to control dust
- Plan team lifts or suction aids for large-format tiles
- Provide PPE, blade guards, and safe storage for cutters
- Segregate freshly tiled zones and manage water run-off
- Install mobile towers or podiums for elevated tiling with inspections
Method statement outline
- Inspect substrates, movement joints, and waterproofing membranes
- Set out grid lines, control levels, and tile orientation
- Mix adhesives and grouts to manufacturer ratios with dust control
- Fix tiles with consistent bedding, spacers, and alignment checks
- Grout, clean, silicone, and QA inspect with snag rectification
PPE, training, and permits
PPE essentials
- Cut-resistant gloves and arm guards for handling tiles
- Impact-resistant goggles or face shields when cutting
- FFP3 RPE for dry cutting or mixing powder adhesives
- Knee protection for floor tiling tasks
Training & competence
- NVQ Level 2 Wall & Floor Tiling
- Manual handling for large format tiles and crates
- Abrasive wheel training for tile saws
- Waterproofing and tanking product competency
Permits & supporting documents
- Work-at-height permit for high-level wall tiling
- Hot works permit if using flame-based tile removal
- Noise permit for out-of-hours grinding or cutting
- Confined space permit when tiling tanks or lift pits
RAMS checklist for Wall & Floor Tiling
- Confirm tile batch numbers and shade variations before install
- Check waterproofing integrity and sign-off prior to covering
- Inspect access equipment, towers, or podiums
- Ensure waste water disposal follows site environmental controls
- Record QA data: bond tests, movement joint locations, and handover condition
FAQs: Wall & Floor Tiling RAMS
Do tilers need RAMS for bathroom refurbishments?
Yes. Bathrooms add confined spaces, hot works (pipe adjustments), and water controls. Document them alongside dust and manual handling risks.
How do we control silica dust when cutting tiles?
Use wet cutting, table saws with extraction, and FFP3 RPE. Detail vacuum cleaning routines and filter changes in the RAMS.
Do we need expansion joints in RAMS?
Yes. Reference movement joint locations and inspection hold points so clients know how thermal movement is addressed.
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Frequently asked questions
Do tilers need RAMS for bathroom refurbishments?
Yes. Bathrooms add confined spaces, hot works (pipe adjustments), and water controls. Document them alongside dust and manual handling risks.
How do we control silica dust when cutting tiles?
Use wet cutting, table saws with extraction, and FFP3 RPE. Detail vacuum cleaning routines and filter changes in the RAMS.
Related guidance
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