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Flooring & Tiling RAMS
Silica from grinding, flammable contact adhesives, knee protection and old floor-tile asbestos checks.
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Flooring and tiling RAMS.
Why you need it on the job
Lifting an old vinyl floor without checking it is one of the most common ways asbestos gets disturbed on a refurbishment. The document puts that check before the work and treats the grinding dust and the adhesive vapour as controlled hazards.
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 166 — eye protection
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:
Frequently asked questions
Why check old floor tiles?
Vinyl floor tiles and their bitumen adhesive can contain asbestos. Lifting or grinding them without checking releases fibres.
What is the risk with contact adhesives?
The solvent vapour is both flammable and harmful to breathe. Ventilation, ignition control and respiratory protection are all needed.