Flooring installation RAMS

Job description

Replace vinyl in east corridors of Ward B overnight. Grind prep with on-tool extraction, low-odour adhesive, wet floor signage until cured, infection-control liaison.

Activities identified

• General site work
• Hot works
• Manual handling
• Power tools
• Using chemicals or products

Method (10 steps)

1. 1.Arrive and sign in. Arrive at Ward B east corridors, report to the NHS Trust estates site contact, sign in and complete any site induction.
2. 2.Brief the team. Brief all operatives on this RAMS, the COSHH assessments and the emergency arrangements. Record attendance.
3. 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. 4.Disconnect and remove existing equipment. Disconnect and remove the existing equipment. Lower or carry it using mechanical aids or team lifts as planned.
5. 5.Drill and fix. Mark out, then drill and fix using on-tool dust extraction. Check for hidden cables and pipes before drilling.
6. 6.Install new equipment. Position and fix the new equipment to the manufacturer's instructions.
7. 7.Braze joints. Braze joints under the hot works permit with nitrogen purge. Maintain the fire watch during and after the work.
8. 8.Apply products. Apply products as described on the Safety Data Sheet and COSHH assessment, with ventilation and the specified PPE.
9. 9.Clear up and remove waste. Clear the work area, remove waste from site (including recovered refrigerant and hazardous waste) and leave the area safe.
10. 10.Hand over and sign out. Hand over to the NHS Trust estates site contact, report anything outstanding and sign out.