Project Ref
METHOD STATEMENT
Contract/Job Name
C564
Date
Method Statement Written by
Method Statement Approved by
Name of
Subcontractor
(If applicable)
Address of Subcontractor
1 INTRODUCTION
This Method Statement describes the specific safe working methods which will be used to carry out the work. It
gives details of how the work will be carried out and what health and safety issues and controls are involved. The
content of this Method Statement reflects the finding of the relevant Risk Assessment(s).
2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Details of type and scope of work being carried out (include working hours).
Method of operation? (Sequence of operations involved in the work).
Duration
3 LOCATION OF WORK
Site address and location on site where work is to be carried out.
Details of any other locations in the proximity of the works which may affect the safety
of the work or be affected by:
Segregation, warning notices, fencing.
Pre-works preparation
4 ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS
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5 LICENCES
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
A copy of the letter sent to the occupants of nearby noise sensitive properties informing
them of the demolition works, including the hours of work, the measures taken to
protect their amenity and a contact number should they require further information or
wish to make a complaint. A copy of this letter will be sent to the LA Council for
information;
During all stages of the demolition works the best practicable means shall be employed
to minimize noise and vibration produced by demolition operations and regard shall be
had to the recommendations in the British Standards referred to in The Control of
Noise (Codes of Practice for Construction and Open Sites) (England) Order 2002.
Only sound-reduced compressors shall be used, with properly lined and sealed
acoustic covers, fitted in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and kept closed
whenever the machines are in use, and all ancillary pneumatic percussive tools shall
be fitted with mufflers or silencers of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
all construction/demolition plant and equipment shall be maintained in good working
order and sited away from sensitive properties;
All surfaced and un-surfaced site access roads shall be watered as necessary and
surfaces kept in good order;
All vehicles carrying loose aggregate and workings shall be sheeted at all possible
times;
Dampening of exposed soil and materials stockpiles shall take place, if necessary,
using sprinklers and hoses;
All stockpiles of soils and materials shall be located as far as possible from sensitive
properties, taking account of prevailing wind;
Windbreak netting shall be positioned around materials stockpiles and vehicle
loading/unloading areas, as well as exposed excavation and material handling
operations;
completed earthworks shall be covered as soon as is practicable;
Regular inspection of and, if necessary, cleaning of local highways and site boundaries
shall take place to check for dust deposits (and removal if necessary);
Visual inspection of site perimeter shall be undertaken to check for dust deposition
(evident as soiling and marking) on vegetation, cars and other objects and taking
remedial measures,
if necessary;
Surface areas of stockpiles shall be minimized (subject to health and safety and visual
constraints regarding slope gradients and visual intrusion) to reduce area of surfaces
exposed to wind pickup;
The use of dust-suppressed tools for all operations shall be considered;
The location of vehicle compounds away from the site boundary, where possible;
No burning of any material at any time shall take place anywhere on site;
All wastes will be stored in designated areas which are isolated from surface drains;
Mobile plant will be refuelled in a designated area, away from drains and watercourses;
Special care will be taken during deliveries, particularly when fuels are being handled;
and
A contingency plan will be put in place to deal with any incidents.
RISK ASSESSMENT
FALLS FROM HEIGHT
All manual worked faces above 2 metres in height will have scaffold cladding and/or
edge protection/hydraulic platform.
Any exposed internal dropping zones will receive edge protection.
In the event of exposed roof top traverse, crawling board, safety lines and static
anchorage will be utilised.
PROTECTION AGAINST COLLAPSE OF STRUCTURES
All structures will be progressively worked from one common face. Care will be taken
so as not to de-stabilise the main supports.
At the end of each shift, inspections by the supervisor in charge will determine as to
what temporary measure, if any, will have to be implemented until the commencement
of the next shift.
Any suspended structure will not be used as temporary storage decks. All materials will
be placed directly onto the adjacent ground levels (unless adequate temporary support
is introduced).
PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
All personnel must wear safety helmets at all times within the building and on site.
Those involved in the use of flame cutting equipment or straight sided cutting of wheels
must wear eye protection.
Those involved in the use of, or working in close proximity to, equipment such as
pneumatic hammers and cutting of wheels must wear hearing protection.
Breaking out operations will produce high levels of nuisance dust and all personnel
involved in breaking out and removal of rubble are to wear dust masks.
Waterproof overalls to be worn in areas of high concentrates of acidic water, pressure
cleaning and general cleaning of haulage vehicles.
CONTROL OF RECOGNISED SUBSTANCES HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH
Prior to work commencing, senior site supervision will liaise with the client's resident
engineer. They will provide identification tabs outlining possible types of residue which
are likely to be present within any vessels that are to be breached.
All U bends and traps which are present in pipe lines will be flushed through with
suitable dispersant. Flange joints will be unbolted prior to flushing and/or similar fines
will be placed at the mouth ready to receive the flushing agent.
All residual materials will be disposed to a licensed agent unless advised otherwise.
Hot cutting of ferrous metals where paint has been applied will be samples for lead
content. Any nasal respiration and washing facilities will be issued as standard modes
of operation.
Haulage vehicles to have their loads cocooned in Visqueen or similar approved sheets,
unless containers have fully enclosed bodies. Subject to requirements.
UNAUTHORISED ACCESS BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
Entire site perimeter to be fully enclosed with suitable security fencing/scaffold gantry
as considered necessary by the site supervisor.
Warning notices displayed at vantage points.
Employ suitable third parties or in house security to patrol site during hours of darkness
(subject to client's requirements)
INJURY CAUSED BY WORKING PLANT
Designated access routes through site for haulage vehicles to be adhered to.
Heavy plant to have Banksmen in constant attendance.
Reverse horns and lights to be implemented in confined pedestrian areas.
Pedestrian and traffic management during heavy plant accessing and egressing the
site.
INJURY CAUSED BY LIVE SERVICES ETC.
Identify underground service lines and mark clearly.
Check with Utility Engineer in respect of disconnections.
In the event of works close to live service lines, all work modes to be undertaken by
hand techniques.
Exercise common sense and good housekeeping at all times.
External perimeter to be policed during sensitive manoeuvres.
Areas beneath demolition to be cordoned off.
Constant evaluation of site safety.
GENERAL
Implement an effective practicable fire drill for use in the event of an emergency.
HEALTH & SAFETY PLAN.
1.0.
Demolition of …………………………
1.1.
Clients Name:
1.2.
Site Address:
1.3.
Details of Construction Work
1.4.
Estimated Duration of
Construction for Project
2.0.
THE EXISTING ENVIRONMENT
2.1.
Surrounding Use:
2.2.
Existing Services:
2.3.
Existing Traffic System:
2.4.
Existing Structures:
2.5.
Ground Conditions:
2.6.
Building Occupiers
3.0.
EXISTING DRAWINGS
3.1.
Drawings:
3.2.
Health & Safety Files:
4.0.
THE WORK
4.1.
4.2.
5.0.
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
5.1.
5.2.
6.0.
SITE ELEMENTS
6.1.
Site Access
6.2.
Location of Temporary Site
Accommodation
6.3.
Details of Traffic /Pedestrian
Routes
6.4.
Location of First Aid facilities
6.5.
Location of Fire Fighting
Facilities:
7.0.
7.1.
8.0.
SITE RULES
8.1.
The contractor will designate a Health & Safety CoOrdinator.
Name
8.2.
The contractor will designate a Site Safety Co-Ordinator
and where appropriate, Fire Marshalls to assist:
Name
8.3.
The contractor will designate a site First Aider.
Name
8.4.
The contractor will maintain a log of all issues affecting Health & Safety.
8.5.
The contractor will formulate, update and implement a site fire safety plan
8.6.
The contractor will formulate and display written Emergency Procedures.
8.7.
The contractor will provide and maintain means of giving warning in the event of
fire and ensure an appropriate number of portable fire extinguishers are available.
8.8.
The contractor will ensure all necessary precautions are taken to avoid the
possibility of arson.
8.9.
The contractor will ensure any temporary building(s) if used comply with Fire
Certificates Safety (Premises) Regulations 1976 and are safely located/used and
comply with all relevant British Standards
8.10.
The contractor will ensure flammable liquids and LPG’s are stored in a safe
manner
8.11.
The contractor will ensure all electricity and gas supplies are installed, maintained
and used by a suitable qualified person.
8.12.
The contractor will operate a “Permit to Work” system for hot work and take all
necessary precautions to avoid fire.
8.13.
The contractor will ensure waste materials are removed in a prompt and timely
manner.
8.14.
The contractor will ensure plant is located, maintained and used in a safe manner
8.15.
The contractor will ensure a “No Smoking” policy is operated on site.
8.16.
The contractor will maintain and provide signage for suitable means of escape in
the event of fire.
8.17.
Hard Hats will be worn at all times.
9.0.
LIASON
9.1.
The principal contractor is to consider any Health & Safety implications relating to
the design of the project and advise the Planning Supervisor of any concerns that
they may have at the pre-contract site meeting together with any necessary
measures to be implemented to remove or reduce the risks identified.
9.2.
The principal contractor should raise any additional Health & Safety implications
identified on site as the design develops at the appropriate site meeting or earlier if
this is felt necessary and liase appropriately with the Planning Supervisor.
9.3.
The contractor should identify the procedure for dealing with unforeseen
eventualities which may result in a design change. This should include an
assessment as to the need for additional resources and liaison with the Planning
Supervisor to jointly agree the most appropriate course of action.
10.0.
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CONTACT NAME DETAILS
(e.g.Names/Address/
Tel.No/Fax.No/e-mail)