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What are RAMS for plasterers?

Plasterers RAMS originally only encompassed Risk Assessments and Method Statements. However, H&S has moved on, and RAMS now include COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) Assessments as well. A COSHH Assessment is actually a Risk Assessment, but it’s specific to a substance that a worker or any other person who may be affected by their work may encounter. When plastering, some substances that are used include Multifinish, Bonding and PVA. Each of which may or may not pose a health risk. Conducting a COSHH Assessment for each substance informs us about the potential hazards, safe storage, use, and disposal methods, as well as the necessary PPE and first aid procedures, among other considerations.

So, plastering RAMS include the H&S for specific tasks, and additional documents in a company's H&S file relate to policies or safe practices in particular conditions, such as lone working.

The four key documents a company needs are the RAMS and the company's Health and Safety Policy. Each of these documents covers different elements of health and safety, which include:

Risk Assessments: A risk assessment is a systematic process for identifying potential risks linked to a proposed activity or task. This process generally involves five main steps: recognising hazards, determining who might be affected and how, evaluating the risks, implementing suitable control measures, recording the findings, and regularly reviewing and updating the assessment as needed. Essentially, risk assessment is a formal evaluation to identify possible threats, assess their implications, and establish controls to reduce potential harm. When considering everyone who the work might impact, we must think not only of workers or company employees but also visitors, contractors, and the general public.

Method Statements: A method statement is a document that provides a detailed, step-by-step outline for completing a specific task, particularly those considered high-risk, safely and efficiently. It identifies possible hazards, describes necessary safety precautions and control measures. Method statements are used as "safe systems of work", and a typical method statement explains how the job is to be performed safely, lists the sequence of steps for the task, identifies hazards, and details required safety controls such as PPE.

COSHH Assessments: A COSHH assessment is a structured risk assessment conducted to identify and manage risks from Substances Hazardous to Health in the workplace. The process involves determining which hazardous substances are present, evaluating work activities that may cause exposure, assessing possible harm to workers, and implementing control measures such as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) or ventilation to minimise risk. In the UK, this assessment is a legal requirement for employers whose staff may be exposed to hazardous materials. A COSHH assessment covers a range of substances hazardous to health—such as chemicals, dusts, fumes, gases, and biological agents—and includes identifying these materials, evaluating the risks to employees, and introducing control measures like PPE, ventilation, safe handling procedures, emergency plans, and health monitoring. The purpose is to systematically review how hazardous substances are used or generated in the workplace and establish appropriate controls to reduce risk.

Company Health and Safety Policy: A Company Health and Safety Policy is a required written document for UK businesses with five or more employees. It outlines the organisation’s commitment to managing health and safety risks, defines responsibilities, and explains procedures for risk management, training, and emergencies. The policy typically consists of three sections: a statement of intent, assigned roles and responsibilities, and specific arrangements for ensuring workplace safety.