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Bricklaying RAMS examples

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Brick and block walls, fences, repairs, repointing and brick cleaning. Pick the job below to see a complete RAMS with every step, hazard and control, download it as a Word template, or make your own in a couple of minutes.

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Common bricklaying hazards

Poor housekeeping and wasteRubbish, offcuts and materials left lying around cause trips, cuts and fires, and block exits.
Silica dust from concrete, brick, stone and tilesCutting, grinding or drilling concrete, brick, stone, tiles or fibre cement makes fine silica dust that causes silicosis and lung cancer.
Falling from heightA worker falls from any height where a fall could cause injury, such as an edge, platform or opening.
Lifting and carrying heavy loadsLifting, carrying, pushing or twisting with heavy or awkward loads strains the back, shoulders or knees.
Wet concrete and cement burnsWet concrete, mortar and cement burn skin and eyes. Burns can be deep and are often not felt until later.
Loud noiseSaws, grinders, jackhammers and machines cause permanent hearing loss and ringing in the ears over time.

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