RAMS for Dry Liners
Generate compliant risk assessments for metal stud partitioning, plasterboard installation, and suspended ceiling work in under 2 minutes. COSHH, WAHR, and CDM cited automatically.
Built with UK health & safety regulations in mind
Drylining is one of the most physically demanding trades in construction. Operatives handle heavy plasterboard sheets (standard boards weigh 25kg, fire-rated boards over 35kg) repeatedly throughout the day, often overhead for ceiling work. The combination of heavy manual handling, sustained overhead work, and dust generation creates a specific hazard profile that generic construction RAMS do not adequately address.
Principal contractors require RAMS that cover the specific drylining task: metal stud partitions have different hazards to ceiling boarding. Fire-rated enclosures use heavier boards with more layers. Acoustic partitions introduce mineral wool dust as an additional COSHH hazard.
swiftRMS generates dry liner RAMS in under 2 minutes with correct manual handling assessments for your board type, dust controls, and work at height requirements for your access equipment.
Common Dry Liners Tasks That Require RAMS
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Metal Stud Partitioning
Track and stud installation, service openings, and bracing. Cut metal hazards, power tool noise, and working at height for full-height partitions.
Plasterboard Installation
Wall and ceiling boarding. Manual handling of heavy boards, overhead work, and dust from cutting and fixing.
Suspended Ceiling Installation
Grid system installation at height. Working from access equipment, manual handling of ceiling tiles, and coordination with M&E services.
Fire-Rated Enclosures
Fire-rated plasterboard (heavier boards), fire stopping, and compliance with Approved Document B. Multiple board layers increase manual handling risk.
Acoustic Partitions
Multi-layer boarding, resilient bar installation, and acoustic insulation. Increased manual handling and dust from mineral wool.
Legislation Referenced
Every dry liners RAMS automatically cites the relevant UK legislation and industry standards.
COSHH Regulations
Work at Height Regulations
Manual Handling Operations Regulations
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
CDM Regulations
Why Use swiftRMS for Dry Liners
Dust Controls
Board scoring vs cutting to minimise dust generation
Board Handling
Board lifter and panel carrier requirements
Ceiling Work Controls
Access equipment selection for overhead boarding
Cut Metal Protection
Glove and PPE requirements for stud and track work
Frequently Asked Questions
Under MHOR 1992 guidelines, the maximum weight for individual handling at waist height is approximately 25kg. Standard 12.5mm plasterboard (2400x1200mm) weighs about 22kg, which is manageable but repetitive handling increases risk. Fire-rated boards (15mm or double layer) exceed single-person handling limits. Board lifters and two-person handling should be used for heavier boards and all ceiling work.
Score-and-snap produces minimal dust and should be used wherever possible. Power cutting generates gypsum dust (WEL 10mg/m³ inhalable, 4mg/m³ respirable). On-tool extraction should be used for power cutting. RPE (FFP2) is required when extraction is not available. Cement-based boards generate silica dust (WEL 0.1mg/m³) and require wet cutting or extraction with FFP3 RPE.
Under WAHR 2005, the access equipment must be appropriate to the task. For ceiling boarding at standard heights (2.4-3m), low-level podium steps or hop-ups with guardrails are preferred. For higher ceilings, tower scaffolds or MEWP are required. Stepladders are not suitable as a working platform for overhead boarding work due to the need for both hands and the forces involved.
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