What it covers
The sequence for protecting the area, preparing surfaces, applying coatings and handing each room back. It records how occupied areas are kept apart from the work, how ladders and mobile towers are set up and inspected, and how solvent-soaked rags and waste paint are stored and removed.
Hazards and controls
Asbestos in textured coatings such as Artex, in buildings from before 2000, controlled by checking the survey before any preparation and leaving suspect material alone. Dust from sanding, controlled by extraction at the sander, with old paintwork treated as possibly lead-based and never dry-sanded or burned off. Solvent and isocyanate coatings, controlled by water-based products where the specification allows, then ventilation and the right respiratory protection. Then falls from ladders and towers. Controls follow the hierarchy, so the asbestos check and dust control come before PPE.
Competence and training
Decorating needs a competent operative with asbestos awareness training, and PASMA training for anyone erecting a mobile tower. The method statement names the competence required and the standards it works to, so a principal contractor can check it at a glance.
FAQ
- Does it cover sanding dust and lead paint?
- Yes. Extraction at the sander is part of the numbered method, and old paintwork is treated as possibly lead-based. Both are in the risk assessment with the matching controls.
- Does it cover asbestos in textured coatings?
- Yes. Checking the asbestos survey is a step before any preparation. Work stops if suspect material such as Artex would be disturbed.
- Can I add my own steps?
- Yes. Download it as Word and edit anything to match the rooms, the coatings and the access you are using.
- What does it cost?
- Your first document is free. After that, £15 each, three for £35, or ten for £89. No subscription. You can read a full sample before you decide.