RAMS by job · UK
Floor grinding RAMS
Grind floors with on-tool extraction for silica and phased reopening.
Typical scope
- Site and client named
- Critical isolations/access first
- People at risk identified
- Emergency arrangements
- Permit interfaces
- Clean handover
Grind floors with on-tool extraction for silica and phased reopening. Change the access, occupancy and services and the controls should change with them.
Quick answer
A floor grinding rams is a site-specific risk assessment and method statement for that task. It should name the site, the people at risk, the critical controls (often isolation, access or segregation), and the order of work — not a generic trade paragraph.
Primary topic: floor grinding rams. UK contractors — review every document before you issue it. SafeForJob does not replace competent judgement or HSE guidance.
What usually goes wrong
These are the operational gaps that make generic Word RAMS fail on the next site.
Copied from last site
Client and site names, access routes and permits still describe the previous job.
Sequence wrong
Critical controls happen after the risk is already present.
Interfaces missing
Other trades, the public or building users are not briefed in the method.
Example
Concrete floor preparation on a live site
Built from one job description. You review and adjust every item before issuing it.
Job description
Grind floors with on-tool extraction for silica and phased reopening. Include access equipment, who else is on site, and how you leave the area safe at the end of the shift.
Activities identified
- General site work
- Hot works
- Power tools
Method (7 steps)
- 1.Arrive and sign in. Arrive at Example UK site, report to the Example client Ltd site contact, sign in and complete any site induction.
- 2.Brief the team. Brief all operatives on this RAMS, the COSHH assessments and the emergency arrangements. Record attendance.
- 3.Obtain hot works permit. Obtain a hot works permit from the site. Remove or protect combustibles and place an extinguisher at the point of work.
- 4.Drill and fix. Mark out, then drill and fix using on-tool dust extraction. Check for hidden cables and pipes before drilling.
- 5.Braze joints. Braze joints under the hot works permit with nitrogen purge. Maintain the fire watch during and after the work.
- 6.Clear up and remove waste. Clear the work area, remove waste from site (including recovered refrigerant and hazardous waste) and leave the area safe.
- 7.Hand over and sign out. Hand over to the Example client Ltd site contact, report anything outstanding and sign out.
Main risks (4 in total)
Fire from hot works
Residual MediumWho: Operatives, building occupants
- Use cold-work methods (press-fit, mechanical joints) instead of hot works where possible
- Hot works permit obtained from the site before starting
- Combustibles removed or protected with fire-resistant blankets
- Suitable fire extinguisher at the point of work
- Fire watch maintained during work and for at least 60 minutes after finishing
- Fire-resistant gloves and eye/face protection
Fumes from hot works
Residual MediumWho: Operatives, people nearby
- Work in well-ventilated areas; local exhaust ventilation for welding
- Keep the head out of the fume plume
- Suitable RPE (face-fit tested) where ventilation isn't adequate
Hand and power tools
Residual LowWho: Operatives
- Battery or 110V tools used; no 230V tools on site without RCD protection
- Tools inspected before use and PAT tested where applicable
- Guards fitted and used as designed
- Eye protection and gloves suitable for the task
Noise and hand-arm vibration
Residual MediumWho: Operatives, people nearby
- Low-vibration, low-noise tools selected
- Trigger times limited and rotated between operatives
- Noisy work scheduled to reduce disruption to occupants
- Hearing protection worn where noise is high
What to get right on this document
Make the critical control obvious
If isolation, service location or edge protection is the difference between safe and unsafe, put it early in the method.
Write the occupancy
Occupied homes, retail, healthcare and warehouses each need different public-interface controls.
Close the job out
Testing, reinstatement, waste and handover belong in the document, not in someone's head.
Quick answer
A floor grinding rams is a site-specific risk assessment and method statement for that task. It should name the site, the people at risk, the critical controls (often isolation, access or segregation), and the order of work — not a generic trade paragraph.
What good looks like on a UK site
Grind floors with on-tool extraction for silica and phased reopening. Change the access, occupancy and services and the controls should change with them. Name the site, the people at risk, and the sequence that keeps them safe. Generic paragraphs that could apply anywhere are the first thing a principal contractor rejects.
How SafeForJob helps
- Describe the job in plain English and get suggested activities, risks and method steps
- Edit every line before you download or issue
- Reuse a previous RAMS and catch old client or site names
- Attach or create COSHH assessments where hazardous substances appear
What this page is not
This page is not HSE approval, legal advice or a substitute for competent judgement. It helps you draft a clearer floor grinding rams document for a named job. You remain responsible for reviewing and issuing it.
Related reading
See what a RAMS is, the free RAMS generator, and HSE guidance on managing risks.
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Questions
- What should a floor grinding rams include?
- Job description, site, hazards and who is affected, controls, step-by-step method, and emergency arrangements — specific to this location.
- Can I reuse last month's RAMS?
- Reuse the structure, but update site names, access, occupancy and anything that would look stale to a client.
- Is this legally approved?
- No. It is a drafting aid. You review and issue the document under your competence and contract duties.