Applicable Regulations
Method Statement — Sequence of Work
- Review this RAMS and confirm site conditions match those described before work begins.
- Brief all operatives on the hazards, controls and PPE requirements below (toolbox talk).
- Check and don all required PPE, and inspect tools and equipment before use.
- Carry out the task in line with the control measures set out in the Hazard & Risk Assessment section below.
- Maintain good housekeeping throughout — keep the work area tidy and manage waste and materials safely.
- On completion, remove tools and equipment, restore the work area, and report any incidents, near misses or changes in site conditions to the site supervisor.
- Complete the sign-off section at the end of this document before leaving site.
Hazard & Risk Assessment
Each hazard is assessed against a standard Likelihood × Severity matrix. “Initial Risk” reflects the risk before any control measures are applied; “Residual Risk” reflects the risk once the stated controls are correctly implemented on site.
Falls from Scaffold/Tower Access
Control: Use a properly erected scaffold or tower with guardrails for render application above 2m. Check the scaffold handover tag before first use each day.
Cement & Render Skin/Eye Contact
Control: Wear waterproof gloves and eye protection when mixing and applying cement-based renders, following the COSHH data sheet for each product.
Manual Handling of Render Bags & Mixing Equipment
Control: Store bags at waist height, use a mechanical mixer rather than hand-mixing large batches, and team-lift scaffold boards and mixing tubs.
Weather Sensitivity of Render Application
Control: Monitor temperature and rainfall forecasts, and avoid applying render in frost conditions or immediately before heavy rain, in line with the manufacturer's application guidance.
Dust from Mixing Dry Render/K-Rend Products
Control: Wear an FFP3 mask when tipping and mixing dry render bags, and mix in a well-ventilated area where possible.
Required PPE
Emergency Procedures
Fire
Stop work immediately, raise the alarm and evacuate to the designated assembly point. Do not attempt to fight a fire beyond your training. Call 999 once safely evacuated if the fire brigade has not already been alerted.
First Aid / Injury
Stop work and alert the nearest first aider or site supervisor. For a serious injury, call 999 immediately and do not move a casualty unless there is immediate danger.
Spillage / Environmental Incident
Stop work, contain the spill using the site's spill kit if safe to do so, and report it to the site supervisor immediately. Do not allow any spillage to enter a drain or watercourse.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this RAMS cover working from scaffolding or a tower for rendering?
Yes. It includes access equipment controls for render application above 2m, in line with the Work at Height Regulations 2005.
Do I need to keep a copy of this RAMS on site?
Yes. HSE guidance expects a copy of the RAMS — along with the completed sign-off section — to be available on site for the duration of the work, and reviewed if site conditions change.