Plumbing RAMS

Plumbing activities require careful risk assessment to address water system safety, manual handling, working at height, and potential legionella risks.

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Activities Covered

  • Pipework installation
  • Pipework testing and commissioning
  • Sanitary ware installation
  • Drainage installation
  • Drainage CCTV inspection
  • Drain jetting and clearing
  • Boiler installation
  • Radiator installation
  • Water treatment systems

PPE Requirements

  • Safety boots
  • Hard hat
  • High-visibility clothing
  • Safety glasses
  • Gloves (heat-resistant for hot works)
  • Knee pads
  • Hearing protection
  • Respiratory protection (confined spaces)

Common Hazards

⚠️ Manual handling (heavy pipes, fittings)
⚠️ Working at height
⚠️ Hot works (soldering, brazing)
⚠️ Confined spaces
⚠️ Legionella exposure
⚠️ Water system contamination
⚠️ Slips, trips on wet surfaces
⚠️ Hand-arm vibration (power tools)

Control Measures

✓ Manual handling assessment and training
✓ Safe working at height systems
✓ Hot works permit and precautions
✓ Confined space entry procedures
✓ Legionella risk assessment
✓ Water testing and treatment
✓ Good housekeeping and spillage control
✓ Tool inspection and maintenance

Related Trades

Gas & Heating Works
Drainage Works
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