RAMS, CPP & Site Documents for Tilers
Cutting tiles generates serious silica dust. Adhesives and grouts cause dermatitis. Kneeling all day destroys your knees. Your RAMS should cover what tiling actually does to your body.
No card needed · Used by UK tilers · CDM 2015 compliant
Built for Tilers
Real work, real hazards. Here are examples of what The Site Book creates RAMS for:
Wall and floor tiling
Ceramic, porcelain, and natural stone tiling — covers silica dust from cutting, adhesive and grout dermatitis, and manual handling of heavy tiles.
Large format tiling
Tiles over 600mm — covers manual handling (single tiles can weigh 15kg+), suction cup handling, and the need for two-person lifts.
External tiling and cladding
Patio tiling, swimming pool tiling, and external wall cladding — covers working at height, weather exposure, and rapid-set adhesive handling.
Commercial tiling projects
Hotels, restaurants, hospitals — covers phased working in occupied buildings, dust control, and coordination with other trades.
What You Get
Job-specific RAMS
Describe your job and get professional risk assessments covering silica dust from cutting ceramic, porcelain, and stone tiles and other trade-specific hazards.
Construction Phase Plans
CDM 2015 compliant CPPs created from your job description. Covers management arrangements, risk control, welfare, and emergency procedures.
COSHH Assessments
Smart substance search and SDS upload. Pre-loaded with common tiler substances like epoxy grout (e.g. mapei kerapoxy) — skin sensitiser and respiratory irritant.
Site Inductions
Digital induction sign-offs for every worker on site. Linked to your CPP and site rules. Works on any phone or tablet.
Worker & subcontractor tracking
Track certifications, insurance, and CSCS cards. Get alerts before documents expire. One view for all your workers.
Digital document sharing
Share your full document pack with clients, principal contractors, or inspectors via a secure read-only link. No login needed on their end.
Common Hazards We Cover
These are the real risks tilers face on site every day. Your RAMS will address each one with specific control measures.
- Silica dust from cutting ceramic, porcelain, and stone tiles — respirable crystalline silica exposure causes silicosis and lung cancer
- Occupational dermatitis from cement-based adhesives, grouts, and epoxy grout — direct skin contact causes irritant and allergic reactions
- Musculoskeletal injuries from prolonged kneeling — tilers have among the highest rates of knee damage in construction
- Manual handling of heavy tiles and adhesive bags — large format porcelain tiles can weigh over 15kg each
- Noise from tile cutting — wet saws and angle grinders generate noise levels exceeding 85 dB(A)
- Slip hazards from adhesive, grout, and water spillages on work surfaces
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need RAMS as a tiler?
- Yes. Tiling involves daily exposure to silica dust from cutting, cement-based adhesives that cause dermatitis, and prolonged kneeling that causes long-term knee damage. Under CDM 2015, you must assess these risks for each job. Principal contractors and commercial clients expect trade-specific RAMS that cover the actual hazards of tiling.
- How long does it take to create RAMS for tiling work?
- Under 5 minutes with The Site Book. Describe the job — for example, 'floor and wall tiling in a new-build apartment with porcelain tiles' — and the AI generates RAMS covering silica dust from cutting, adhesive dermatitis, kneeling strain, and manual handling of tiles and adhesive bags.
- Does The Site Book cover silica dust exposure from tile cutting?
- Yes. The Site Book generates RAMS and COSHH assessments that specifically address respirable crystalline silica exposure from tile cutting. It covers the workplace exposure limit (0.1 mg/m³), the requirement for water suppression on tile saws, RPE selection for dry cutting, and LEV (local exhaust ventilation) requirements. It also covers epoxy grout exposure and cement dermatitis.
Ready to stop writing RAMS by hand?
Describe your job, get professional RAMS, CPP, and COSHH assessments in minutes. Free trial — no credit card required.