RAMS for Painters and Decorators

Risk assessments tailored to preparation, painting, and access. Matched to your job and site working requirements.
Strictly Pay-As-You-Go. One-off pricing. No ongoing fees.

£15
/ Document

✓ PDF emailed shortly after submission
✓ Prepared from the details you provide

Painter and decorator comparison between RAMS paperwork and RapidRAMS mobile software workflow
based on guidance from:

HSE INDG401
COSHH P-Series (P1/P2)
HSE INDG233

Applicable for works in:

🏢 Commercial Offices
🏫 Schools & Education
🛍️ Retail Units
🏠 Residential Blocks

The “Honest RAMS” Promise

We don’t guess. If a task falls outside routine decorating scope, we tell you rather than taking your money.

1

Task Scope

Define routine painting and decorating tasks, including preparation, materials used, tools, and access equipment.

2

Create Your RAMS

Hazards, controls, and PPE reflect the task, tools, and access methods you’ve declared.

3

Receive Your RAMS

Pay £15 once submitted. Your RAMS PDF is issued by email shortly after. No recurring billing.

Site-Ready Documentation

Avoid generic Word templates that raise questions on review.
Here is a real example for a painting contractor.

Ref: 9qWQ5Xp
Status: AUTHORISED
Date: 24/01/2026

1.0 Project Details
Task:
Painting Railings and Exterior
Site Address:
33 Tomorrow Road, Marton-in-Cleveland, TS7 8RH
Client:
Martonian Primary School
Emergency:
Captain Cook University Hospital (01642 819171)

2.0 Site Compliance
Site Supervisor:
George Foreman

Site First Aider:
Joe Frazier

Induction:
Required on Arrival

5x5 Risk Matrix Table

3.0 Risk Assessment
Risk Calculation Methodology (L x S = Risk Score) applied to all identified hazards.

15

L3 x S5

HAZARD: Work at Height (Fatigue Management)
CONTROL: Ladder use limited to short intervals (max 30 mins) with regular rest breaks to prevent fatigue.

AUTHORISED BY:
Gemma Jones

DIGITAL SIGNATURE VERIFIED
Trace ID: 9qWQ5Xp

Part of the RapidRAMS Network

For routine painting and decorating work, RapidRAMS covers the typical risks involved. The same approach is used across other supported trades.


✓ Painters & Decorators


✓ General Builders


✓ Electricians


✓ Plumbers


✓ Carpenters


✓ Shopfitters


✓ CCTV Installers

Why Site Managers Choose RapidRAMS

Generic templates get rejected because they list hazards that don’t exist. RapidRAMS is different.

  • Task-Specific: We focus only on painting & decorating hazards (e.g., solvents, steps, sanding).
  • Proportionate: We don’t exaggerate risks. We provide sensible controls for routine work.
  • Credible Limits: Managers trust us because we refuse to generate RAMS for high-risk work like asbestos.

Read our Briefing for Site Managers →

✅ What We Cover

Routine decorating tasks where hazards are controlled by standard measures.

  • Interior & Exterior: Emulsion, gloss, sanding, and preparation
  • Work at Height: Ladders, MEWPs, scaffolding and mobile towers
  • COSHH: Standard trade paints, thinners, and fillers
  • Environment: Working in occupied homes, offices, or retail units

⛔ Strictly Prohibited

For your safety and legal protection, we cannot generate RAMS for high-risk specialist activities.

  • Asbestos & lead paint removal
  • Two-pack (isocyanate) coatings and epoxy paints
  • Industrial spraying and enclosed areas
  • Rope access (abseiling) and suspended cradles

Why? These tasks require specialist permits and engineered planning.
Read our full Scope & Disclaimer Policy →

£15. Done.

Clear RAMS documentation with no monthly fees.
No subscriptions. No hassle.

Not ready to generate RAMS yet?

Explore our Knowledge Hub for clear advice on painting RAMS, site expectations, and common reasons documents get rejected.


Visit the RAMS Knowledge Hub →

Questions? Email a human:
[email protected]