Wet Plastering Safety

• Wear waterproof gloves when handling cement or lime-based plasters.
• Use a stable working platform — not a single plank across trestles.
• Rotate between tasks to reduce sustained overhead work and prevent fatigue.
• Wear RPE when mixing dry plaster or sanding finished surfaces.
• Use correct manual handling technique when lifting 25 kg plaster bags.
• Keep the work area clean and free of plaster droppings to prevent slips.
• Use a plaster mixing station to reduce dust during the mixing process.
• Wash hands and forearms thoroughly before eating, drinking, or smoking.
• Report any skin irritation, shoulder pain, or breathing difficulty promptly.
• Use machine plastering to reduce the physical demands where possible.

• DON'T handle cement or lime plasters with bare hands — chemical burns develop slowly.
• DON'T work overhead for extended periods without regular breaks and task rotation.
• DON'T stand on makeshift platforms or unstable trestles to gain extra height.
• DON'T mix plaster in enclosed areas without dust extraction or ventilation.
• DON'T sand dried plaster without RPE and dust control measures in place.
• DON'T lift multiple bags of plaster at once to save trips.
• DON'T leave plaster droppings and debris on the floor — they create slip hazards.
• DON'T ignore skin cracking or redness — report dermatitis symptoms early.
• DON'T use damaged or makeshift hop-ups and trestle platforms.
• DON'T rush mixing — dry plaster powder thrown into water creates heavy dust clouds.

See also: Drylining Safety Awareness | Dermatitis Prevention