PB Services
9 Buchanan Close, Aveley, Essex, RM15 4SP
Telephone: 07793765167 Email: Paulbrassel@hotmail.com
METHOD STATEMENT
PROJECT INFORMATION
ISSUE NUMBER
1
REVISION STATUS
th
DATE OF MS
16 September 2011
PROJECT NAME
Bishops Stortford Graffiti Wall
PROJECT ADDRESS
Bishops Stortford
MAIN CONTRACTOR PB Services
MS PREPARED BY
Paul Brassel
JOB TITLE/POSITION Managing Director
WORK START DATE
TBC
A
INTRODUCTION
This Method statement is to be utilised in conjunction with appropriate risk assessments
with regards to ground works, excavation, pointing, brickwork and rendering of 30ft Wall .
All works shall be carried out in accordance with the main contract specification and all
materials shall be utilised in full accordance with all manufacturers’ recommendations.
CONTENTS
1. Project Management
2. Scope of Works
3. Work Processes
4. Work Equipment
5. Materials and Hazardous Substances
6. Health and Safety Arrangements
1. PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Name
Paul Brassel
Position
Director
Telephone
07793765167
Paul Brassel
Site Manager
Communication and training
PB Services will conduct an induction/safety tool box talk with all operatives working on or
attending site. This induction in conjunction with all risk assessments will highlight and
identify any hazards associated with the site.
All operatives shall be fully trained and experienced as necessary for the installation of the
specialist materials involved in the project. It will be the responsibility of the PB Services Site
Supervisor to assess and determine the competence of all operatives.
Site records
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PB Services
9 Buchanan Close, Aveley, Essex, RM15 4SP
Telephone: 07793765167 Email: Paulbrassel@hotmail.com
Documents and records will be maintained on site by the site manager. Post completion, all
records will be kept at the company office. Site records include:
 Job specification and applicable drawings
 Technical Data Sheets
 Risk Assessments
 Method Statements
 COSHH Assessments
 Material Safety Data Sheets
 Material Register
 Work Equipment Register
 Accident Book
2. SCOPE OF WORKS
1.
Supply of supervision to monitor construction of 30ft x 6ft x100mm Wall.
2.
Mark out and excavate 2ft deep x 450mm wide footings.
3.
Fill with concrete to desired depth and level, allow 24hrs hardening time.
4.
Construct wall using concrete high density blocks and traditional mortar to 6ft high
and 30ft in length.
5.
Render wall.
6.
Paint using Crown White Masonry Paint.
3. WORK PROCESSES
Excavation of footings.
Mark out area of excavation, remove top soil to depth of 2ft using a 1.5 tonne Mini Digger.
Area to be enclosed in heras fence panels to prevent general public from accessing site or
injuring themselves.
Installation of footings
Delivery to be made by ready mix cement company and delivered directly to excavated area,
banks-man to be present at times of concrete delivery. 24hrs drying time to be allowed for,
48 if inclement weather.
Mixing of Mortar
Mortar will be mixed using sand and ordinary Portland cement. Whilst mixing operatives will
wear gloves to help protect their hands from any cement burns. The facilities on site include
a hand station with barrier cream for use prior to works and moisturising cream for use after
completing the works. The Mixing bay location shall be discussed and agreed with the site
manager to enable the safe working practice and convenient access to the works. Once this
mortar has been thoroughly mixed, it will be transported within wheelbarrow to the place of
work for the bricklayers.
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PB Services
9 Buchanan Close, Aveley, Essex, RM15 4SP
Telephone: 07793765167 Email: Paulbrassel@hotmail.com
Brickwork/pointing installation.
The blocks shall be placed into position on a bed of mortar and pointed to its full
circumference .This mortar shall be installed by means of a pointing/finger trowel or mortar
gun application and then trowel finished.
Concrete Rendering.
Ensure surfaces have been prepared correctly.
Check sand for cleanliness, it should be free from clay, animal faeces or plant matter. Apply render
onto the surface by floating with a steel float. The render should be smoothed as work progresses.
When finished, the area is to be cleared of any excess material.
Painting of wall
Ensure that substrate is free from moisture and water seepage or leakage.
Before application, ensure that the substrate is free from dust, dirt and other
contaminates. Any cracks or defective substrate should be repaired/replaced.
Appropriate masking and protecting should be carried out prior to application works.
4. WORK EQUIPMENT
Working at Height
Non applicable
Lifting Operations
All blocks to lifted via manual handling by trained staff.
Mechanical plant
Cement Mixer
Mini Digger
Cement Delivery Lorry (Delivery Only)
Electrical Block Cutter / Splitter
Generator (110/240 v)
Portable tools
 Hammers
 Saws
 Trowels
 Screwdrivers
 Brushes etc
5. MATERIALS & HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
Materials
 Sand
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PB Services
9 Buchanan Close, Aveley, Essex, RM15 4SP
Telephone: 07793765167 Email: Paulbrassel@hotmail.com
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Cement
Generic blocks (Concrete – high density)
Concrete Render
COSHH
Note: * Denotes Material Safety Data Sheet to be available on site
6. HEALTH & SAFETY ARRANGEMENTS
Protection of the works
Where necessary measures will be put in place to protect the existing structures. Drip trays
will be used when transferring fuels etc. Works will be undertaken within the specified areas
only. An inspection of all works will be undertaken at the end of every shift by the site
manager. General protection of the works area to include signage, barriers etc will be placed
and controlled by PB Services.
Manual handling
Only lift a load when it is essential. Where possible use mechanical assistance. Get help, or
split loads to reduce the weight. PB Services site operatives are trained in good manual
handling techniques.
Work equipment
All owned equipment over the age of 24 months old will have a valid pat sticker. All hired in
plant will carry cert on delivery for inspection as required. Each electrical tool shall be
visually inspected by the operative prior to use, with a more thorough safety inspection
being carried out monthly by a manager.
Noise and Vibration
 Generators shall be noise screened if deemed necessary
 Plant shall be silenced/turned off when not in use
 All staff to be issued ear protection plugs
Hazardous substances
All persons using hazardous substances will wear PPE according to the relevant risk/COSHH
assessment. Any spillages shall be dealt with immediately in full accordance with the MSDS.
Good hygiene must be observed at all times.
Personal protective equipment
Personnel protective equipment will be supplied to site and stock levels shall be monitored
by PB Services site manager. Appropriate PPE shall be worn at all times without exception
and the minimum requirement to attend site shall be HI VIS coats, steel toe capped boots,
and hard hats. Other PPE should be worn according to the risk/COSHH assessments.
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PB Services
9 Buchanan Close, Aveley, Essex, RM15 4SP
Telephone: 07793765167 Email: Paulbrassel@hotmail.com
Air Quality and Dust
If deemed necessary, waste products will be damped down on site to minimise dust
pollution..
Sign and notices
Attached to fencing
Traffic Management
Controlled by main contractor
Welfare facilities
None on site.
Temporary structures and formwork
Non applicable
Lighting, Power and Water.
Power to be provided in a suitable location to facilitate the works, water will be brought to
site each day for the purposes of suitable cleaning etc.
Storage and handling of materials
All materials will be stored within the site compound. Materials required for the days shift
will be transported within the works vehicle to the place of work.
Manual handling procedures will be adhered to at all times.
Waste Management
All waste will be removed from the place of work into the appropriate skip on site as
supplied by the main contractor. All work areas will be kept clean and free from debris at all
times (produced by our operatives).
Work permits
Permission to work permits to include hot works permits for concrete cutting/grinding will
be obtained, via the main contractor. Full liaison with the Main contractor and other subcontractors will be employed at all times during the project.
First Aid
A first aider/appointed person, First aid kit, eyewash and accident book and all relevant
COSHH info will be kept and maintained on site at all times. In the event of an accident, or
incident, temporary measures will be taken, if needed on site until help arrives.
Accidents, Incidents and RIDDOR
All site operatives will be informed, as part of the induction, that every incident/accident
however minor MUST be reported and recorded in the site accident book. All accidents,
incidents and near misses will be reported to the PB Services supervisor who will ensure the
appropriate preventative measures are taken to prevent any further risks and will ensure
the ‘company accident reporting procedure’ is adhered to.
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PB Services
9 Buchanan Close, Aveley, Essex, RM15 4SP
Telephone: 07793765167 Email: Paulbrassel@hotmail.com
Fire and emergency Procedures
Fire extinguishers will be kept on site within the company vehicle. Emergency procedures
shall form part of the induction talk, we will endeavour to adopt whatever site procedures
have been put in place by the main contractor, however in the event of an emergency:
1. Raise the alarm
3. Go to the Assembly Point
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