RAMS for Tilers
Generate compliant risk assessments for wall tiling, floor tiling, and stone installation work in under 2 minutes. COSHH silica controls, PUWER, and CDM 2015 cited automatically.
Built with UK health & safety regulations in mind
Tiling work exposes operatives to one of the most significant respiratory hazards in construction: crystalline silica dust. Cutting ceramic, porcelain, and natural stone tiles releases respirable silica particles with a workplace exposure limit of just 0.1mg/m³. A single dry cut with an angle grinder can exceed this limit within minutes. Beyond silica, tilers are exposed to cement-based adhesives that cause occupational dermatitis, heavy manual handling of large format tiles and stone slabs, and sustained kneeling that leads to chronic knee injuries.
Principal contractors increasingly require tilers to submit RAMS that specifically address silica controls, COSHH assessments for adhesives and grout, and manual handling for large format and stone work. Generic RAMS that mention "dust" without specifying silica WEL values or wet cutting requirements will not satisfy a competent site safety officer.
swiftRMS generates tiler-specific RAMS in under 2 minutes with correct silica WEL values, COSHH assessments for your adhesive products, and manual handling controls for the tile format you are working with.
Common Tilers Tasks That Require RAMS
Generate RAMS for any of these tasks in minutes, not hours
Wall Tiling (Ceramic and Porcelain)
Adhesive application, cutting, and grouting. COSHH for adhesives and silica dust from cutting. Access equipment for high-level tiling.
Floor Tiling (Large Format)
Heavy manual handling of large porcelain tiles. Knee protection, adhesive COSHH, and levelling compound exposure.
Natural Stone Installation
Granite, marble, and slate cutting generates high silica dust levels. Wet cutting mandatory. Heavy manual handling.
Wet Room and Swimming Pool Tiling
Waterproofing membrane application (COSHH), tanking compounds, and working in confined or poorly ventilated spaces.
External Tiling and Cladding
Working at height, weather exposure, mechanical fixing systems, and adhesive performance in variable temperatures.
Legislation Referenced
Every tilers RAMS automatically cites the relevant UK legislation and industry standards.
COSHH Regulations
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
Manual Handling Operations Regulations
Control of Noise at Work Regulations
CDM Regulations
Why Use swiftRMS for Tilers
Silica Dust Controls
WEL values, wet cutting requirements, and RPE specification
Dermatitis Prevention
Glove specification and barrier cream requirements for cement and adhesive contact
Knee Protection
Musculoskeletal risk controls for floor tiling work
Large Format Handling
Manual handling assessments for tiles exceeding 20kg
Frequently Asked Questions
The workplace exposure limit (WEL) for respirable crystalline silica (RCS) is 0.1mg/m³ as an 8-hour time-weighted average. This is extremely low. Dry cutting of ceramic, porcelain, or natural stone tiles with an angle grinder will exceed this limit almost immediately. Wet cutting is the primary engineering control, with RPE (minimum FFP3) as secondary protection.
Yes. Most tile adhesives are cement-based and contain Portland cement, which is a skin sensitiser and respiratory irritant. Under COSHH 2002, each adhesive product requires an assessment. The safety data sheet from the manufacturer provides the hazard information. Your RAMS should specify gloves (nitrile, not latex), barrier cream, and RPE during mixing.
Tiles exceeding 600x600mm or weighing more than 20kg require a manual handling risk assessment under MHOR 1992. Controls include mechanical lifting aids, two-person lifts, suction cup handles, and ensuring the work area allows safe maneuvering. Stone slabs (granite, marble) are significantly heavier and may require crane or vacuum lifter assistance.
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