METHOD STATEMENT
Ref
G12
Activity
Plasterer/Dry Liner
Date
XXX
Initial
L
Residual
L
Method
Sand/cement screed, plastering and drylining walls inside premises.
Hazards
Site activity and conditions; Access; Manual handling; Head, Feet and Eyes;
Handling dry and wet materials and jointing compounds; Portable appliances.
Hand injuries from studding systems and other materials.
Risks
Falls from height; Back strain; Electric shock; Head, Eye, Hand and Foot
injury.
Population
Exposed
Operative primarily.
Controls Statutory
Scaffolds/Working platforms where used, inspected and entry in Register F91.
Safe use of ladders, hop ups etc.
Electrical checks on equipment, low voltage to be used on site.
Head protection (for general site conditions as necessary).
Other Controls
Feet - site is foot protection zone, safety boots to be worn.
Manual Handling: Sheet materials - load out by machine close to point of use,
use of mechanical aids, operative to receive kinetic handling training.
Bags of materials - consider smaller bags
Consider use of PPE (gloves) when handling metal sections or sawn timber
studding. Dry and wet materials, jointing compounds - avoid contact, good
personal hygiene.
(COSHH Assess)
Consultation
Above to be discussed at a brief pre-work meeting with employees.
Documentation
No special documentation required.
Implementation
Supervisor/operatives to check that access to working areas is safe.
Information
Instruction
New employees - induction on company policy and procedures, and for safe
working before permitted to work.
Training
Ensure operatives receive kinetic handling briefing.
PPE
Hard Hat if required, Gloves if necessary (drylining).
Monitoring
Supervisor to occasionally check site arrangements during progress of job.
Systems Review
Review annually to confirm validity of general approach.
Form No: 21
Issue Level: 2