RAMS, CPP & Site Documents for Painters & Decorators
Paint fumes, lead in old buildings, working at height on every job — your RAMS need to cover the real hazards of decorating, not just a generic template.
No card needed · Used by UK painters & decorators · CDM 2015 compliant
Built for Painters & Decorators
Real work, real hazards. Here are examples of what The Site Book creates RAMS for:
Interior decoration
Preparation, filling, sanding, painting, and wallpapering — covers solvent fume exposure, dust from sanding, and working at height from stepladders and platforms.
External painting
Preparation and painting of fascia boards, windows, and walls — covers working at height from scaffolding and ladders, weather exposure, and lead paint on older buildings.
Commercial redecorations
Large-area painting in offices, schools, and healthcare facilities — covers fume exposure in poorly ventilated spaces, working at height in stairwells, and night/weekend working.
Specialist coatings
Epoxy floor coatings, intumescent fire protection paint, anti-graffiti coatings — covers toxic fume exposure, RPE requirements, and skin sensitisation.
What You Get
Job-specific RAMS
Describe your job and get professional risk assessments covering solvent and paint fume exposure 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 painter and decorator substances like white spirit and solvent-based paint (voc exposure).
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 painters & decorators face on site every day. Your RAMS will address each one with specific control measures.
- Solvent and paint fume exposure — VOCs from oil-based paints, varnishes, and specialist coatings cause headaches, dizziness, and long-term respiratory harm
- Lead paint in pre-1960s buildings — sanding, scraping, or burning off old paintwork can release lead dust and fume
- Working at height — stepladders, scaffold towers, and ladders are used on nearly every decorating job
- Dust from sanding preparation — particularly when sanding old plaster, filler, and painted surfaces
- Skin sensitisation and dermatitis from prolonged contact with paints, solvents, white spirit, and epoxy coatings
- Slips and falls from paint spillages on floors, dust sheets, and work platforms
What's included at each tier
| Feature | Starter£0 | Pro Monthly£39/mo | Pro Annual£30/mo | Business£99/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First project free | — | — | — | |
| RAMS generator | ||||
| PDF download | ||||
| Worker sign-off | ||||
| Unlimited projects | ||||
| CPP generator | ||||
| COSHH library | ||||
| Team members | — | — | ||
| Priority support | ||||
| Site inductions | — | |||
| Toolbox talks | — | |||
| Multi-site rollout | — | |||
| Save £108/yr vs monthly | — | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need RAMS as a painter and decorator?
- Yes. Painting and decorating involves daily exposure to solvents, dust, and working at height. On commercial sites, RAMS are a prerequisite. On domestic work, particularly in older buildings where lead paint may be present, RAMS demonstrate that you have assessed and planned for the risks. CDM 2015 applies to all construction work, including decoration.
- How long does it take to create RAMS for decorating work?
- Under 5 minutes with The Site Book. Describe the job — for example, 'full interior redecoration of a 1920s 3-bed house' — and the AI generates RAMS covering lead paint assessment, solvent exposure, dust from sanding, and working at height, with control measures specific to your job.
- Does The Site Book cover lead paint and Control of Lead at Work?
- Yes. The Site Book generates RAMS that reference the Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002 where relevant. For buildings built before 1960, it flags the likely presence of lead paint and includes control measures for safe removal — including RPE, wet sanding techniques, and disposal requirements. COSHH assessments for specific paint products are also supported.
Honest pros and cons
Pros
- COSHH entries for solvents, paint strippers and cellulose thinners ready to pick
- Lead-paint awareness flag for pre-1980 properties baked into the wizard
- RAMS covers ladder-work, MEWPs and internal access-tower hire
- Dust-mask / RPE selection guidance pulled into every method statement
Cons
- No HSE L8 lead-in-air register generation — separate log still needed
- No integration with PDA / BCF product databases — COSHH is manual
- Airless-spray-specific competence records not templated yet
Why The Site Book
- Only UK construction compliance tool that ships RAMS + CPP + COSHH + inductions + worker sign-off in one flat-rate subscription.
- AI-generated documents are site-specific from a natural-language brief, not a template library you hand-fill -cuts writing a RAMS from 2 hours to under 5 minutes.
- Worker sign-off, PCPP import, cert tracking, and document checking are included at the entry tier, not locked behind an enterprise plan.
- Transparent flat-rate pricing starting at £30/mo -no per-seat surprise as the team grows.
Ready to stop writing RAMS by hand?
Describe your job, get professional RAMS, CPP, and COSHH assessments in minutes. No credit card required.