HEALTH AND SAFETY
SITE SPECIFIC
RISK ASSESSMENT &
METHOD STATEMENT
FOR OFFICE CLEANING
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Site Specific Risk Assessment & Method Statement
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Project Title:
Cleaning of office
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Date Issued:
Project Details
Description of work to be undertaken:
The scope of works to be carried out by INSERT COMPANY NAME comprises of the internal cleaning of an
office block including common areas and basement levels.
All works at height will be achieved using hop ups & mini-steps--light detergents (Fairy detergent and
JANGRO window cleaner) may be used. All cleaning will be done using micro-fibre cloths.
We will also use 110 and later 240 volt vacuum cleaners with soft brush attachments.
Please read this document carefully and implement the requirements of this method statement.
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Project Technical Details
Name of Contractor(s)
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Address Details:
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Telephone No:
INSERT TELEPHONE NUMBER
Supervisor Responsible on Site:
INSERT NAME
Supervisor Responsible on Site:
Client:
Clients Agent:
Principal/Main Contractor
Manager Responsible for Safety on Site:
Estimated Duration of Work (Weeks):
As Per Contract Agreement
Commencing:
Completion:
As Per Programme
Number of Employees:
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Risk Assessment
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Issue Date:
Issued by: INSERT NAME
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General Activities / Scope of Work:
The scope of works to be carried out by INSERT COMPANY NAME comprises of the internal cleaning of an office block including common areas and basement levels.
All works will be supervised by an experienced supervisor who will liaise with the client.
What are the
hazards:
Who might be
harmed and how?
Moving about in
general during
cleaning
operations
Serious or even fatal
injury could occur if an
operator falls from
height. Others working
below also at risk.
Risk Rating
Probability
Severity
Precautions already in place
Risk
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5
5
25
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All access equipment to be
compliant with the above regulations
and secured with a suitable device.
Avoid work at height where we can.
Use work equipment or other
measures to prevent falls where we
cannot avoid working at height from
a step ladder.
Step Ladders will be checked to
ensure correct length, type and
condition before use.
Step Ladders are subject to routine
inspection.
The ground base for ladder use
must be firm and level.
The both legs must be properly
extended to form the A frame at the
correct angle of rest, the platform
and centre locking device must be in
place and secured the Step Ladders
must be secured against slipping.
Step Ladder work is restricted to that
which can be carried out using one
hand only such as inspections and
short duration tasks.
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necessary
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Include work at height
in toolbox talk before
beginning work on day
one.
Warning cones or
boards to be placed in
areas where floor
cleaning is in progress.
Good housekeeping to
be maintained so that
tripping hazards are
removed.
Cleaners to use socket
outlets nearest to them
to minimise trailing
leads.
Cleaners to wear
suitable footwear to
prevent slipping on wet
floors.
Residual Risk Rating
Probability
Severity
Risk
1
5
5
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What are the
hazards:
Using
electricallyoperated
equipment
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Who might be
harmed and how?
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Risk Rating
Probability
Severity
Precautions already in place
Risk
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Operatives and
others risk potentially
fatal injuries if they
receive a shock
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5
5
001
25
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Staff to be trained to perform preuse checks on electricallyoperated equipment, including the
condition of all switches and
socket outlets.
Electrical installations to be
checked regularly by a competent
person.
All cleaning staff to be trained in
basic electrical safety, e.g. not to
use equipment where water
splashes may make it unsafe etc.
What further action is
necessary
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Slips and trips
All operators, and
tradesmen nearby,
may suffer sprains,
bruising or fractures
if they trip over
objects, such as work
debris, or slip on
spillages.
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5
3
15
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Good housekeeping maintained at
all times.
Waste disposed of in skip.
Safety footwear provided to all
workers.
Safe route to workplace agreed
with client before work begins.
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Register to be
maintained of all
electrically operated
cleaning equipment.
All equipment to be
regularly checked by
a competent person.
Cleaners to be
instructed to place
faulty equipment out
of use until it is
repaired.
Cleaners to carry out
basic checks of all
leads, plug tops etc.
and will report all
faulty items.
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Manager to check onsite housekeeping
during visits.
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Include in site
induction before
beginning work on
day one.
Residual Risk Rating
Probability
Severity
Risk
1
5
5
1
3
3
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What are the
hazards:
Who might be
harmed and how?
Use of chemical
cleaning
substances
Staff risk skin
problems such as
dermatitis and eye
damage from direct
contact with bleach
and other cleaning
chemicals, e.g.
solvents and
detergents; vapour
may cause breathing
problems
Workplace
transport
Operators risk
serious or even fatal
injuries from moving
vehicles on site –
particularly when
reversing.
INSERT NAME
Risk Rating
Probability
4
5
Severity
5
5
001
Precautions already in place
Risk
20
25
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All cleaning staff to be made
aware of the material hazard data
sheet for chemical cleaning
substances.
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A COSHH assessment to be made
for all chemical cleaning
substances and to be brought to
the attention of cleaning staff.
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All staff to be trained in the use
and storage of chemical cleaning
substances.
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All staff to wear personal
protective equipment provided.
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Where possible, chemical cleaning
substances to be substituted for
less hazardous alternatives.
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Safe route to workplace and to
welfare facilities, agreed with site
manager based on site health and
safety plan.
Staff know that they must never
move vehicles on a site unless
authorised by site manager.
Staff wear high-visibility tabards
while on site.
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What further action is
necessary
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Consideration to be
given to the use of
non-hazardous
cleaning agents
where available.
Cleaning chemicals to
be stored in a locked
area.
Rubber gloves and
long handled mops to
be provided to
minimise hand
contact with
chemicals.
Residual Risk Rating
Probability
Severity
Risk
1
5
5
1
5
5
Include in site
induction before
beginning work on
day one.
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What are the
hazards:
Noise from use
of equipment,
above 1st and
2nd action levels
80dBA &
85dBA
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Who might be
harmed and how?
Staff and others
may suffer
temporary or
permanent hearing
damage from
exposure to noise
from machinery.
INSERT NAME
Risk Rating
Probability
Severity
Precautions already in place
Risk
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4
3
12
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Fire/explosion
Lone working
All operatives in the
vicinity could suffer
from smoke
inhalation or burns.
Staff could suffer
injury or ill health
while out of the
office, e.g. when
visiting clients’
offices, or while
working alone in
the office.
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3
5
15
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5
5
001
What further action is
necessary
Planned maintenance programme
for machinery.
Suitable hearing protectors
provided for staff and staff trained
how to use them. Check and
maintain them according to advice
given by supplier.
Staff trained in risks of noise
exposure.
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Suitable fire extinguisher kept in
site office and welfare block.
Good housekeeping monitored by
supervisor.
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Staff will write visit details in office
diary and give a contact number.
Staff not returning to the office after
a visit call in to report this.
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25
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Residual Risk Rating
Probability
Severity
Risk
1
3
3
Supervisor to brief all
workers on first day on
emergency
arrangements agreed
with client.
1
5
5
Whereabouts of staff
out of the office’ to be
monitored by officebased staff.
Cleaners to sign in
and out at the
reception desk. If not
signed out at the end
of their shift security
staff to look for them.
1
5
5
Supervisor to monitor
and talk to site
manager if noisy work
does start close by.
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What are the
hazards:
Manual
handling
Lifting and
moving heavy
objects such as
waste sacks or
cleaning
equipment etc.
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Who might be
harmed and how?
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Risk Rating
Probability
Severity
Precautions already in place
Risk

Staff may suffer
musculoskeletal
disorders, such as
back pain, from
handling heavy/bulky
objects.
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5
4
001
20
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Where possible, mechanical
means to be used to transport
materials.
Where the movement requires
short distances of materials
operatives will use trolleys or
where this risk is minimal passage
of materials between numbers of
operatives.
All materials will be below the
recommended guidance for
manual handling lifting weight of
25kg.
Operatives know and follow safe
system of work for fitting of
materials, including knowledge of
maximum weight for an individual
manual lift.
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Mops to be provided with a long
handled wringer and a bucket on
wheels to reduce lifting and
carrying.
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Long handled mops, brushes and
litter pickers to be provided to
reduce the need to stretch and
stoop.
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What further action is
necessary
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Remind operatives of
safe system of work
at site induction.
All staff to be trained
in manual handling
and lifting.
Staff to be fully
trained in the use of
cleaning machinery.
Cleaning machinery
to be stored close to
the point of use.
Trolleys to be
provided for the
movement of waste
sacks and staff to be
trained in their use.
Waste skips to be
emptied on a regular
basis to prevent
stacking of waste
sacks.
Residual Risk Rating
Probability
Severity
Risk
1
4
4
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What are the
hazards:
Welfare
Health and Safety Site Specific Risk Assessment & Method Statement
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Who might be
harmed and how?
Good welfare
facilities reduce
risk of dermatitis,
help good hygiene
etc.
INSERT NAME
Risk Rating
Probability
Severity
4
What further action is
necessary
Precautions already in place
Risk
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3
001
12
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Agreement with site manager that
staff may use site welfare facilities –
toilets, washing facilities with hot
and cold water and mess
room/kitchen.
Tell staff about
facilities at site
induction on day one.
PROBABILITY = Likely (5) - Probable (4) - Possible (3) - Remote (2) - Improbable (1)
SEVERITY
= Catastrophic (5) - Major (4) - Reportable (3) - Serious (2) - Minor (1) RISK = PROBABILITY x SEVERITY
* Residual risk is the level of risk that remains after suitable and sufficient control measures are introduced.
Persons
at Risk
P – Public
E – Employee
C – Contractor
V – Visitor
Probability
Likely (L)
Probable (Pr)
Possible (Po)
Remote (R)
Improbable (I)
Severity
5
4
3
2
1
5
4
3
2
1
C
Ma
R
S
Mi
5
4
3
2
1
L
25
20
15
10
5
Pr
20
16
12
8
4
Po
15
12
9
6
3
R
10
8
6
4
2
Im
5
4
3
2
1
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1-6
Acceptable
8-25
Not Acceptable
Residual Risk Rating
Probability
Severity
Risk
1
4
4
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Risk Assessment and Method Statement
Control Measures to Reduce Risks: Risk Control Systems (RCS) and Workplace Precautions (WP)
Risk Control Systems in operation: Daily / Weekly inspections, Audits, Reviews, Safety Checks, Recording and
Monitoring, Site Safety Tours. Workplace Precautions in operation: Safety Signs, Barriers, Fixed Fencing, Guards,
Protective Equipment, Personal Protective Clothing, Overall Prevention Policies, Training, Toolbox Talks, Site
Inductions, Risk Assessments and Method Statements. Working at Height: The hierarchy of control for working at
height will be followed and we expect all adopt these requirements also, namely:
 Avoid work at height where we can
 Use work equipment or other measures to prevent falls where we cannot avoid working at height.
 Where we cannot eliminate the risk of a fall use work equipment or other measures to minimise the
distance and consequences of a fall should a fall occur.
Other Precautions: All Electrical Tools used will be PAT tested, inspected and recorded. All testing equipment is to be
calibrated in accordance with NICEIC recommendations.
Noise assessments will be carried out were applicable. The tools selected for use will not exceed the Meter per second
calculation with personal exposure above 8hrs.
Manual handling assessments to be completed were practical all loads above 20kgs will be carried by 2 operatives or
mechanical transported.
Tools/Equipment/Labour Resources Required:
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240v & 110v Electrical vacuum cleaners
Hop up/mini-steps
Dusters/brushes etc
PPE Requirements:
 Head Protection As per site rules (Mandatory)
 Hearing Protection where levels exceed 80dBA
 Hand/Arm Protection Gloves when handling sharp
materials.
 Safety Boots at all times (Mandatory)
 Dust masks FP2S as min
 Hi Visibility Clothing as per site rules (Mandatory)
Access to the Place of Work
1. All employees, contractors and visitors will attend the site induction carried out by supervisor, which will include site
rules and this method statement / Risk Assessments together with any other Health & Safety matters that are
relevant to the site.
2. All employees, contractors and visitors will register their presence within the daily site register.
3. All persons will comply with site rules in the wearing of personal protective equipment.
Access Equipment To Be Used (Mini-Stepladder)
1. All site rules and conditions must be strictly adhered to and any person failing to do so will be subject to INSERT
COMPANY NAME disciplinary action and may be removed from site.
2. All access / egress routs must be kept clear of debris and tools. High standard of housekeeping must be
maintained at all times.
3. Ladders will only be used for short duration work.
4. Top step of stepladder must not be used unless designed for that purpose.
5. Ladder must be checked to ensure correct length, type and condition before use.
6. Ladders are subject to a planned maintenance program.
7. Ladder work is restricted to that which can be carried out using one hand only, and stepladder work to that which
can be carried out ensuring the stability of the stepladder.
8. The ground base for the ladder must be firm and level.
9. Use of stepladders will be monitored regularly, to ensure that operatives are not over-reaching or using two hands
to work.
10. Damaged ladders will be removed from site immediately.
11. Stepladders must be fully open, with spreaders locked into position.
12. The company Foreman will ensure that all working areas and means of access / egress are clear and free from
obstruction; on discovery of any obstruction will ensure the area is made safe immediately.
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Risk Assessment and Method Statement
Details Work Sequence
*Where required the company will provide risk assessments to all persons who may be exposed to any hazards from
either theirs or others operations.
Prior to work commencing the site Foreman or Supervisor will check that the work area is suitable and does not have
any obvious defects and that the work area is ready for work to commence.
Arrival on Site
Sign in at the reception Report to line manager-- Complete site induction --Proceed to working area and check areas
are safe to work
Check equipment is safe and in good working order, reporting and discrepancies
Proceed to work as per method of work
Vacuuming Carpets & Vinyl Floors
1.
Put up caution sign.
2.
Keep away from traffic areas.
3.
Plug in electrical equipment at a convenient socket.
4.
Start at point furthest away from door.
5.
Work with machine and plug behind you.
6.
Work with push/pull stroke overlapping.
7.
Do not over stretch flex can cause people to trip.
8.
Do not pull on flex.
9.
Change sockets regularly.
Cleaning Skirtings, Sills, Shelves, Radiators, Doors, Door Frames, Door Furniture, Conduit Trunking, Fixed
Furniture, Notice Boards, Column Cladding
Caution when cleaning doors, keeping exit clear. Do not hold frame in case door closes on fingers.
10.
Place caution signs.
11.
Vacuum inside of units, cupboards and drawers.
12.
Remove vacuum.
13.
Fill bucket and add detergent according to manufacturer’s instructions.
14.
Clean all shelves, doors, hinges to units internally and externally.
15.
Benches to be cleaned according to manufacturer’s instructions.
16.
Clean sink and taps.
17.
Damp dust all skirtings, sills working from corner in over.
18.
Clean all doors, door hinges, frames, handles.
19.
Polish vision glass.
20.
Remove covering from trunking then damp dust.
21.
Dust all notice boards and white boards.
22.
Clean cladding columns with the use of podium steps.
23.
Remove stickers from shelves and damp dust.
24.
Clean radiator fronts, sides and backs.
25.
Leave all areas in a dust free condition.
Mopping Floors
26.
Put up caution signs to prevent others from slipping.
27.
Fill mop bucket then add detergent according to manufacturers` instructions.
28.
Change mop heads and water regularly to prevent streaking.
29.
Make sure floor is dust and debris free and proceed to mop floor area. Rinsing mop out regularly. Ensuring
that all corners and edges are cleaned.
30.
Move warning signs as floor dries.
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Cleaning Toilets / Washrooms
31.
Put up caution sign at door.
32.
Fill bucket and solution according to manufacturers` instructions.
33.
Damp dust all wall tiles and splash backs removing any grouting and dry polish.
34.
Clean all IPS panels leaving in a streak free condition.
35.
Clean all sanitary ware including sinks and urinals.
36.
Clean and polish all fixtures and fittings including pipe work.
37.
Change water regularly to prevent streaking.
38.
Polish mirrors on completion.
39.
Report any damage to Line Manager.
Cleaning Stairwells
40.
Place caution signs at top and bottom of staircase starting from top to bottom to prevent slipping.
41.
Sweep stairs, place dust in black bags.
42.
Damp dust skirtings.
43.
Fill bucket and add detergent according to manufacturers` instructions.
44.
Clean glazed balustrade with a soft cloth.
45.
Polish stainless steel handrails with stainless steel polish.
46.
Hand clean stairs using Savona.
47.
Hand scrub stair nosings.
48.
Rinse stairs. Do not over wet.
49.
Remove signs when dry.
Upon Completion of Work
Upon completion of each area contact Site Manager and walk job correcting any areas necessary.
50.
Obtain signature on satisfaction sheet.
51.
Tidy away equipment.
52.
Leave areas tidy.
53.
Sign out before leaving site.
54.
Leave site in a safe and professional manner.
Plant and Equipment to be used
Mechanical and Electrical.
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Stepladders, vacuum cleaners
Use Of Portable Electrical Equipment:
1. All portable electrical equipment will be identified individually and subject to a planned maintenance, this includes a
three monthly test and inspection
2. Equipment supplied to site to be fit for use with regard to voltage, power and environmental conditions.
3. All equipment found to be defective must be switched off and reported immediately to your supervisor.
4. Visual inspection of equipment shall be carried out before use.
5. Leads and extension cables are to be routed hazard, and only moulded socket holders will be used on site.
6. Only equipment operating at 110 volts or less to be permitted on site; higher voltages must be authorised in writing
prior to use.
7. When on the spot adjustments or attachment changes are made, the tool must be disconnected from the main
supply.
8. All attachments must be firmly fixed.
9. All guards must be used and under no circumstances should they be interfered with or removed.
10. Leads/extension cables must not trail across walkways and should be routed along skirting to prevent trips.
11. All extension leads must be fully extended to prevent overheating and electrical fires.
12. All electrical equipment should be checked for an electrical inspection sticker prior to use. If the equipment is over
the inspection date it should not be used and reported immediately.
13. All operatives to be made aware of the above policy concerning use of electrical equipment
14. Trained first-aider(s) will be available on site at all times when electrical equipment is in use.
15. Site Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that attention is paid to site electrical requirements.
16. The use of electrical equipment will be monitored to ensure safe use.
17. Only trained and competent persons should test, repair and maintain portable electrical equipment.
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Risk Assessment and Method Statement
Materials Handling and Storage
1. All materials will be below the recommended guidance for manual handling lifting weight of 20kg.
2. Where the movement requires short distances operators will use trolleys or where this risk is minimal passage of
materials between numbers of operatives.
Power Sources and Isolations Required include details of any Permit to Works (Hot work, Electric Isolations
etc.)
N/A
Training Requirements

All operatives to be time served/received sufficient training before commencing work.
Hazardous Substances
1. Reference should be made to the company COSHH Assessment Manual for full details of safety requirements.
Supervision and Coordination of Activities
1. The Site Supervisor / Foreman will manage the site activities on a daily basis and their responsibility is to control
the working area and interface the company activities with all contractors.
2. Site Emergency procedures must be strictly adhered with and all site rules will apply.
3. The Site Foreman will have overall responsibility for the safe coordination of the company scope of works.
4. He will highlight any unsafe conditions or actions to the Site Supervisor and will take the appropriate actions to
make the conditions safe.
5. Only trained and competent employees INSERT COMPANY NAME / Approved Partner may undertake work.
6. All personnel undertaking cleaning operations will be deemed fit to do so. On a day to day basis it will be the duty
of the team supervisors to ascertain the 'fitness' of the individual members of his working team.
7. Before any works are undertaken, an exclusion zone will be set up around the area of work. This will include all
relevant signage, tape. The exclusion zone is particularly important in areas, which allow public access.
8. Whilst work is in progress the operatives will work in pairs and at all times stay in direct contact with each other
either by visual or verbal communication.
Environmental Considerations
Site environmental considerations must be adhered to at all times.
1. Under no circumstances must any waste materials, fuels or any other contaminate be allowed to enter the drainage
system.
2. All insulation and package materials must be kept from entering the drainage systems.
3. These include for general waste, timber, waste plastics and cardboard etc. and any special waste.
4. Noise will be kept to a minimum whilst on site.
5. Foul and abusive language will not be tolerated and operatives found using such language or gestures will be
removed from site immediately.
6. Transistor radios will not be permitted on site.
7. The use of Mobile phones must only be used in accordance with site rules.
8. Fires will not be allowed on site and any burning of materials is strictly prohibited
Protection of the Public
As far as reasonably practicable site traffic must be kept to a minimum and local traffic around the site must be treated
with care.
1. Site supervisor shall exchange information with client to ensure full reciprocal knowledge of existing hazards,
demarcation of areas of responsibility and work hazards.
2. Details of existing services will be obtained before the start of works.
3. COSHH assessments to be available for materials used.
4. Dust emissions to be minimised and/or contained to eliminate or reduce dust hazards.
5. Physical barriers and notices will be installed to isolate works from third parties.
6. Work to be co-ordinated to reduce risks to third parties from trip hazards, no materials or tools to be left unattended
on the public / occupant access thoroughfare, comprehensive signage/barriers to be used.
7. Flammable and hazardous materials will be correctly controlled and stored.
8. Site Supervisor /Foreman monitoring to include: initial checks to ensure safe systems of work are in place before
work begins, that barriers and signage have not been removed or tampered with and that working areas are left safe
and secure at the end of each work period.
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Risk Assessment and Method Statement
9. The Exclusion Zone should be big enough to keep people clear of any risk. People should be prevented from
entering the exclusion zone by posting suitable notices, warning signs or erecting barriers. All warning signs will
comply with the Safety Signs Regulations.
Waste Disposal Arrangements
1. During the day debris will be collected disposed in accordance with the company procedures.
2. Following each working shift the debris will be removed and deposited into the skips provided by client.
Fire and Emergency Procedures
1. The fire and emergency plan and procedures given at the site induction will be strictly adhered to during the project
and all site operatives will adhere to the information given.
2. Under no circumstances must any appliance or alarm for the use in the event of an emergency be tampered with
and any abuse of such equipment will result in the offender being removed from site permanently.
3. When any alarm is sounded the operatives must observe the evacuation criteria and will down tools and make their
way to the nearest assembly point for the site head count and will not return to the workface until the all clear has
been given by the site management emergency coordinator.
4. When on site, on a building or structure the operative will be governed by the rules for emergency procedures laid
down by the Client / Buildings Management.
5. In the case of an emergency within the working team, only the working team (unless otherwise requested by a
member of the team shall undertake any form of rescue)
6. Once the casualty is at ground level, and after being briefly examined and any emergency procedures having been
carried out (all members of each team will have been trained in first aid) and further action i.e. Ambulance,
hospitalisation, will be then decided.
7. All accidents/injuries will be reported following the procedures laid down in the Company Health and Safety
guidelines and adhering to all current Legislation.
Review of Method Statement
INSERT COMPANY NAME site supervisor or Foreman responsible for the works will ensure that the work area has
been inspected and is free from risk of injury or that suitable and sufficient measures have been taken to comply with
current health and safety legislation prior to any work being undertaken. This method statement will only be amended
by INSERT COMPANY NAME site supervisor and authorised in agreement with INSERT COMPANY NAME senior
management, any such amendments will be recorded and further instruction given to each operative of the
amendments.
Communication of Risk Assessment and Method Statement
1. All operatives will be instructed of the risk assessment and method statement for their scope of works as part of the
Tool box Talk procedures prior to commencing work.
2. They must ensure they fully understand the work involved, the hazards and the level of risk they may be exposed
3. Following instruction they each must sign the register attached
4. Each operative must work to the method statement, any deviation must be authorised the INSERT COMPANY
NAME site supervisor.
5. The working team will consist of a minimum of one operative. It will also comprise of one Area Manager. Each
member of the working team shall have an equal share of the duties. They will also be held personally responsible
for his/her own safety and conduct whilst at work.
6. In addition, the Area Manager will be responsible for making sure that all members of the team are fully aware of,
competent in and implement at all time, all aspects of the companies Health & Safety Policy. The supervisor will
also ensure that the standard of work is of a consistently high standard at all times.
Any operative not working to the specific method statement will be subject to disciplinary action.
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INSERT COMPANY NAME/LOGO
Health and Safety Site Specific Risk Assessment & Method Statement
Compiled for: INSERT COMPANY NAME
Authorised by:
Ref No:
INSERT NAME
Emergency Contacts
Director
Safety and Environment Advisor
Off Site Emergency Number
Out of Hours/24 hr Emergency Number
001
Name
INSERT NAME
INSERT NAME/COMPANY
Head Office
Head Office
Contact Number
INSERT NUMBER
INSERT NUMBER
INSERT NUMBER
INSERT NUMBER
Revision of Method Statement Details
Revised By
Date of Revision
Authorised By
Risk Assessment & Method Statement Register
Date
Names
Signature(s):
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