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Painting & Decorating RAMS
Sanding an old painted surface without testing it first is how decorators end up spreading lead dust through an occupied building. The document puts the test before the sanding and treats solvent and two-pack exposure as a health hazard with its own controls.
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Painting and decorating RAMS.
Tower and ladder access, lead paint testing before sanding, solvents and two-pack coatings.
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 149 — filtering half masks (FFP1/FFP2/FFP3)
- EN 374 — chemical resistant gloves
- 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:
- Chemical Handling — the full technique-note library for this kind of work
- Respiratory Protection for Chemical Vapours and Gases
- Selecting Chemical-Resistant Gloves to EN 374
Related guidance
The technique notes behind this document, from Construction & Demolition:
Frequently asked questions
When does lead paint need testing?
Before any sanding, scraping or heat stripping on a building old enough to carry lead-based coatings. Test first, then decide the method.
Why are two-pack coatings called out separately?
Isocyanate hardeners in two-pack products need a higher level of respiratory protection and ventilation than ordinary emulsion work.