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Bricklaying RAMS
Cutting blocks dry produces respirable silica at levels that cause irreversible lung disease, and wet cement burns skin long before anyone calls it an injury. Both are already scored here alongside the obvious scaffold and manual handling risks.
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Bricklaying RAMS.
Silica cutting controls, cement dermatitis, scaffold lifts, falling materials and manual handling.
Why you need it on the job
How it links to the standards
The equipment and controls this template asks you to record are governed by published standards that define what each item must withstand and how it is tested. These are the ones that apply most directly:
- EN 388 — gloves against mechanical risks
- EN 149 — filtering half masks (FFP1/FFP2/FFP3)
- EN ISO 20345 — safety footwear
The full EN standards library covers every standard referenced across SafetyOrbit.
Related guidance
Filling the template in is easier when you know the reasoning behind each control. These notes cover the practical detail:
- Tips and Tricks — the full technique-note library for this kind of work
Related guidance
The technique notes behind this document, from Construction & Demolition:
- Controlling silica dust at source
- Scaffold inspection before you step on it
- Gloves for construction handling
Frequently asked questions
What is the control for silica from cutting?
Water suppression or on-tool extraction first, respiratory protection as the backup, and never dry cutting in an enclosed space.
Why does cement cause dermatitis?
Wet cement is strongly alkaline and abrasive. Prolonged skin contact burns, and repeated contact sensitises the skin permanently.