Kenwood House,
9 Greenhill Crescent,
Watford Business Park,
Watford,
Herts,
WD18 8QU.
Tel: 01923 242 441
HEALTH AND SAFETY SITE SPECIFIC
RISK ASSESSMENT & METHOD STATEMENT
FOR
PLASTER REMOVAL, TANKING, RENDERING AND
FINAL SKIM TO VAULTS
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Health and Safety Site Specific Risk Assessment / Method Statement
Compiled for: Kenwood plc
Date:
Michael Pierri
16/01/15
Authorised by:
Ref No.
KW/00
Site Specific Method Statement
Location:
58-59 Brompton Square, SW3
Project Title:
Plaster removal, tanking, rendering and final skim to Vaults
Issue Number:
02
Compiled by:
Michael Pierri
Project Details
Description of work to be undertaken:
The scope of works to be carried out by Kenwood plc comprises of removal of plaster, tanking, rendering and
skim of internal wall to Vaults as specified/identified by client/main contractor.
Please read this document carefully and implement the requirements of this method statement.
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Health and Safety Site Specific Risk Assessment / Method Statement
Compiled for: Kenwood plc
Date:
Michael Pierri
16/01/15
Authorised by:
Project Technical Details
Name of Contractor(s)
Kenwood plc
Address Details:
Kenwood House
9 Greenhill Crescent
Watford Business Park
Watford
Herts
WD18 8QU
Telephone No:
01923 242 441
Client:
Pietro Saroli
Clients Agent:
N/A
Principal/Main Contractor
Kenwood
Manager Responsible for Safety on Site:
Michael Pierri
Estimated Duration of Work (Weeks):
As Per Contract Agreement
Number of Employees on Site
2-3
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Ref No.
KW/00
Risk Assessment
Risk Assessment Ref.
KW/00
Contract Location: 58-59 Brompton Square
Issue Date:
16/01/15
RISK RATING & POTENTIAL FOR HARM
Fatality = 5. Major = 4, 3 Day Injury = 3, Minor = 2, None injury = 1.
General Activities / Scope of Work:
Plaster removal, tanking, rendering and skim of internal walls to vaults
What are the
hazards:
Who might be
harmed and how?
Falling from
height
Serious or even
fatal injury could
occur if an operator
falls from height.
Others working
below also at risk.
Slips and
trips
Workplace
transport
All operators, and
tradesmen nearby,
may suffer sprains,
bruising or fractures
if they trip over
objects, such as
work debris, or slip
on spillages.
Operators risk
serious or even fatal
injuries from moving
vehicles on site –
particularly when
reversing.
Risk Rating
Precautions already in place
Sufficient Step-Ups available, all
in good condition.
Platform trellis, with guardrail,
used for stairwells and
operators are trained in how to
put it up, use and dismantle it.
Stairs and landings have
handrails.
All operators wear safety boots
– ‘no boots, no job’ policy.
Good housekeeping, eg debris
such as plaster bags put in
skip, brush available to use to
keep work area clear.
All trailing cables in work area
hung up or otherwise kept out
of harm’s way.
Safe route to job agreed with
site manager based on site
health and safety plan.
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.
Probability
Severity
Risk
5
5
25
5
3
15
What further action is
necessary
Include work at height in
toolbox talk before
beginning work on day
one.
5
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25
Probability
Severity
Risk
1
5
5
1
3
3
1
5
5
Manager to check on-site
housekeeping during
visits.
Include in site induction
before beginning work
on day one.
5
Residual Risk Rating
Include in site induction
before beginning work
on day one.
Health and Safety Site Specific Risk Assessment / Method Statement
Compiled for: Kenwood plc
Date:
Michael Pierri
16/01/15
Authorised by:
What are the
hazards:
Who might be
harmed and how?
Precautions already in place
Manual
handling
Operators risk injury,
particularly to the
back, from lifting and
handling heavy or
awkward objects, eg,
plasterboard, and
from repetitive strain
problems from
plastering.
Dry plaster mix and Tanking
lifted to the work areas using a
hoist supplied by the site
manager and operated by a
competent person.
Dry plaster mix and Tanking
supplied in bags weighing less
than 25kg.
Plasterboard for ceilings is of
smallest size practicable.
Job rotation between ceiling and
walls.
Operators and
nearby tradesmen
at risk from dry
plaster powder
which may irritate
eyes or sensitive
skin, or cause
short-term irritation
of respiratory
system.
Operators know the risks of dry
plaster powder and know to
avoid skin contact, excessive
dust build-up and contact with
eyes.
Work area suitable to prevent
excessive dust build-up.
Water supply nearby to wash
dust off skin.
Operators wear eye protection
when plastering ceilings.
Operators keep work area
clean.
Gloves and barrier creams
available.
Hazardous
substances
Dry plaster mix
and Tanking
Ref No.
KW/00
Risk Rating
Probability
Severity
Risk
5
4
20
3
3
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9
What further action is
necessary
Residual Risk Rating
Probability
Severity
Risk
1
4
4
1
3
3
Remind operators of
plasterboard safe system
of work at site induction.
At site induction, remind
operators of risks of dry
plaster powder, and to
wear gloves, eye
protection and dust
masks when emptying
sacks and preparing the
mix.
Health and Safety Site Specific Risk Assessment / Method Statement
Compiled for: Kenwood plc
Date:
Michael Pierri
16/01/15
Authorised by:
What are the
hazards:
Who might be
harmed and how?
Precautions already in place
Electricity
Operators and
others risk
potentially fatal
injuries if they
receive a shock
from faulty
electrical
equipment and/or
installation.
Site manager will arrange
for permanent electric
supply to be turned off while
plastering work ongoing.
Site manager to supply 110 v
temporary supply.
Staff know to check all cables,
leads etc of all powered tools/
equipment before use, and to
report all faults to their
supervisor.
Agreement with site manager
that staff may use site welfare
facilities – toilets, washing
facilities with hot and cold water
and mess room/kitchen.
Welfare
Persons
at Risk
P – Public
E – Employee
C – Contractor
V – Visitor
Good welfare
facilities reduce
risk of dermatitis,
help good
hygiene etc.
Probability
Likely (L)
Probable (Pr)
Possible (Po)
Remote (R)
Improbable (I)
Severity
5
4
3
2
1
5
4
3
2
1
F
Ma
>3
Mi
No
Ref No.
KW/00
Risk Rating
Probability
Severity
Risk
4
5
20
3
4
12
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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What further action is
necessary
Residual Risk Rating
Probability
Severity
Risk
1
5
5
1
4
4
During site induction on
day one, manager to
reinforce rules on
electrical safety.
Tell staff about facilities
at site induction on day
one.
1-6
Acceptable
8-25
Not Acceptable
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.
Other Precautions: All Electrical Tools used will be PAT tested, inspected and recorded. 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 25kgs will be carried by 2 operatives or mechanical transported.
Tools/Equipment/Labour
Resources Required:
Tools/Equipment:
 Various hand tools
 110v paddle mixer
 Wheelbarrow
Labour:
 Plasterers
 Labourer
PPE Requirements:








Head Protection As per site rules (Mandatory)
Face/Eye Protection if there is a possibility of projectile objects.
Hearing Protection where levels exceed 80 dBA
Protective Overalls - all site activities
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)
Supervisor:
 To Be Confirmed
Access to the Place of Work
1. All employees, contractors and visitors to the site will use the designated parking areas.
2. All employees, contractors and visitors will attend the site induction carried out by Principal Contractor.
3. All employees, contractors and visitors will register their presence within the daily site register.
4. All employees, contractors and visitors will use the designated pedestrian and vehicle route when
accessing and egressing the working areas.
5. All persons will comply with site rules in the wearing of personal protective equipment.
Access Equipment To Be Used
1. All site rules and conditions must be strictly adhered to and any person failing to do so will be subject to
Kenwood plc disciplinary action and may be removed from site.
2. The company Site Manager / Foreman will ensure that all working areas and means of access / egress are
clear and free from obstruction; on discovery of any obstruction caused by other trades he will ensure the
area is made safe immediately.
The Workplace
1. Workplace area to be clear of all waste materials and ground to be sound and level with sufficient free
space for the safe passage of men and materials.
2. Where required physical barriers will be positioned to close off access to others provided by principal
contractor
3. Materials to be stacked as close to the workplace as possible to reduce manual handling.
4. Access routes in and around the working area must be free from obstructions and will be subject to regular
cleaning
Working from Height
1. Agree scaffolding requirements at contract stage, including appropriate load rating and provision of loading
bays
2. Supervisor to check with the Principal Contractor that the correct scaffold is provided and inspected.
3. Workers instructed not to interfere with or misuse scaffold
4. Ladders in good condition, adequately secured (lashed) and placed on firm surface.
5. Brick guards kept in position on scaffold lifts
6. Waste materials removed and placed in skip.
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Health and Safety Site Specific Risk Assessment / Method Statement
Compiled for: Kenwood plc
Date:
Michael Pierri
16/01/15
Authorised by:
Ref No.
KW/00
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.*This should include Noise, Vibration, Lifting operations and
Environmental hazards.
1. Suitable and sufficient workspace must be provided allowing the safe passage of men and materials.
2. All ground is to be sound level and free from obstruction or voids prior to commencement of work.
3. Plaster will be mixed at a designated area determined by Principle Contractor
4. All work areas will be kept free from obstruction and will be cleared of waste at regular intervals during the
day and all waste deposited in the appropriate skips provided Principle Contractor
Plastering - application of plaster to walls.
5. All Works to be planned in advance taking into consideration the type of material to be used, plant required
and competent personnel.
6. The work area shall be surveyed before work begins to ensure that adequate access and egress
equipment is provided for personnel and materials.
7. COSHH, manual handling and PPE assessments should be available for materials and tools to be used.
8. Safe access and egress to be maintained, when working at heights a stable working platform will be
provided, by means of scaffolding / access towers fitted with edge protection or hop-ups by main
contractor.
9. Signs and barriers will be positioned to give warning of work where appropriate.
10. Material deliveries are to correspond with the work activities, deliveries, mixing (where appropriate) and
storage areas are to be monitored and controlled to reduce / remove trip, contamination hazards and
damage.
11. Hygiene and first-aid facilities will be available.
12. Site housekeeping to be enforced to minimise contamination of work area and equipment.
13. Work sequences to be planned and defined by Site Manager.
14. Site Manager to be aware of the COSHH data regarding cementatious products.
15. Before preparation or application of coatings, ensure that backgrounds are secure, adequately true and
level to achieve specified tolerances, free from contamination and loose areas, reasonably dry and in
suitable condition to receive specified coating..
16. Operatives will ensure the designated area is clean and dry before application.
17. Waterproof render and tanking will be hand applied by either brush or trowel.
18. Plaster will be applied to the designated area by the aid of hand-boards and trowels, and will be applied
evenly ensuring the area is entirely covered and towelled smooth
19. Debris will be removed by our labour at regular intervals and disposed of into the site skips provided by
Principle Contractor
Plant and Equipment to be Used
Skips
Mechanical and Electrical.
110v Paddle Mixer
Delivery vehicles
Materials Handling and Storage
1. All materials will be below the recommended guidance for manual handling lifting weight of 25kg.
2. All pallets of materials will be transported around site by the mobile plant under the control of the principal
contractor and positioned as close as possible to the workface.
3. Pallets and packs lifted to load bays by telehandler will be secured to ensure no material becomes loose
and falls.
4. Where the movement requires short distances operatives will use barrows or where this risk is minimal
passage of materials between numbers of operatives.
5. Liaison between the Principal Contractor must be maintained to ensure storage is adequate and secure.
6. Only the minimum quantity required will be held on site.
7. Storage areas to incorporate appropriate safety signs and warnings.
8. Site Manager must ensure that storage facilities are adequate and are maintained to the specified
standards.
Power Sources and Isolations Required include details of any Permit to Works (Hot work, Electric
Isolations etc.)
When any work comprises of working within energised properties, site supervisor will request the Principal
Contractor isolate the electricity to the property before starting work.
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Health and Safety Site Specific Risk Assessment / Method Statement
Compiled for: Kenwood plc
Date:
Michael Pierri
16/01/15
Authorised by:
Ref No.
KW/00
Risk Assessment and Method Statement
Hazardous Substances
1. All /plaster/mortars have a corrosive nature and this must be protected against by wearing suitable hand
protection (Barrier Cream) and suitable gloves.
2. Any skin contact should be washed off with warm soapy water.
3. Any splashes that enter the eyes must be treated by flushing with bottled sterile water and first aid
treatment sort immediately. Do not irritate by rubbing.
4. Reference should be made to the COSHH Assessment manual based on site with the Kenwood plc site
manager 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 Supervisor / Foreman will have overall responsibility for the safe coordination of the company
scope of works.
4. Where required, he will attend weekly safety coordination meetings held by the Principal Contractor and will
liaise with the all other contractors to ensure all work can be carried out in a safe manner.
5. He will highlight any unsafe conditions or actions and will take the appropriate actions to make the
conditions safe.
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. The site is to be protected from spillages entering drains and sewers, spillage kits are available on site and
the company will give instruction on there location and procedures during the site induction
3. All insulation and package materials must be kept from entering the drainage systems.
4. These include for general waste, timber, waste plastics and cardboard etc. and any special waste.
5. Noise will be kept to a minimum whilst on site.
6. Foul and abusive language will not be tolerated and operatives found using such language or gestures will
be removed from site immediately.
7. Transistor radios will not be permitted on site.
8. The use of Mobile phones must only be used in accordance with site rules.
Protection of others / public
As far as reasonably practicable site traffic must be kept to a minimum and local traffic around the perimeter of
the site must be treated with care. Security Fencing provided must not be removed unless specific authority
has been given by the company Site Management and it must be replaced immediately after completion of the
task.
Waste Disposal Arrangements
1. During the day debris will be collected disposed in accordance with the company procedures.
2. Skips have been provided and waste will be segregated and disposed into the relative skip for that waste.
Following each working shift the debris will be removed and deposited into the skips provided.
3. The company will remove all accumulated waste and special waste to an authorised waste disposal
agency.
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.
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Health and Safety Site Specific Risk Assessment / Method Statement
Compiled for: Kenwood plc
Date:
Michael Pierri
16/01/15
Authorised by:
Ref No.
KW/00
Risk Assessment and Method Statement
Review of Method Statement
The Kenwood plc site manager 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 the Kenwood plc site manager and authorised in agreement with Kenwood plc senior management, any
such amendments will be recorded and further instruction given to each operative of the amendments. All
operatives will attend induction training and receive the method statement explanation and issued with task
specific instruction.
Method statements and all the above-mentioned assessments will be closely monitored for compliance and
where a safer alternative to the system of work can be improved, the method statement will be updated
accordingly and the agreed system adopted.
The company will encourage any new initiatives to a safer system of work by consultation with the work force,
Supervisors and Managers for continuous improvement.
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 by the Kenwood plc
site manager and in agreement from the client.
Any operative not working to the specific method statement will be subject to disciplinary action.
Emergency Contacts
Site Supervisor
Safety and Environment Advisor
Off Site Emergency Number
Out of Hours/24 hr Emergency
Number
Name
Michael Pierri
Colin Carruthers
Head Office
Contact Number
01923 242441
08448 733675
01923 242 441
Head Office
Revision of Method Statement Details
Revised By
Date of Revision
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