Site: PORT OF NEO

Activity: Installation of external signage fixed in place at height

cope of Works:construction project name

supervision, Induction and Competence

The nominated works supervisor is:The following methods of working will be explained to the relevant
operatives that shall carry out the [Link] relevant persons will be required to sign the
acknowledgement sheet aached to this method statement toconfirm that they have understood the
[Link] plant operators will be required to hold a recognized certificate of competency and this
shall be verified by theSite Engineer /Manager.

Identified Risks
1. Slips and trips2. Hidden live services 3. Electrical tools 4. Flying particles 5. Contact with drill bits
6. Noise 7. Vibration 8. Asbestos materials 9. Manual handling 10. Contact with vehicles11. Working
at height – falling persons12. Working at height – falling objects

Control Measures

[Link] work area shall be kept tidy at all times. Trailing cables shall not be routed across any
walkways. Alltools andmaterials shall be stacked tidily at the side of any walkways. All waste
materials shall be removedfrom the work area once the works are completed.2.A check shall be
made to ensure that there are no hidden services present prior to any drilling works
takingplace. The check may involve a surface scan of area, asking the client or visually checking the
other side ofthe wall to ensure that no blind chases have previously been made. Where services are
identified then anew point of installation shall be agreed with the [Link] power tools used
shall be either baery operated or 220-volt supply. All power tools and chargers shall be
tested every three months. Operatives to visually inspect the tools on a daily basis. A
weeklyexamination of the tools shall be carried out and a record made in the work equipment
register. Anydefective equipment identified either through the test or during the daily / weekly
inspections shall bewithdrawn from service either repaired or [Link] glasses shall be
worn at all times when drilling is taking [Link] shall not a  e mpt to touch
the drill but whilst it is in motion. The drill shall be isolated from the electrical supply prior
to the drill bit being [Link] to wear hearing protection when carrying out
multiple drilling [Link] drill shall only be operated on hammer action where the
material being drilled into dictates tha t this isnecessary. Operatives to rotate the drilling
between themselves where multiple drilling activities [Link] clients asbestos register
shall be checked to ensure that no known asbestos materials are present. Where asbestos
materials are known to be present the client shall either arrange for removal or a newlocation of
installation shall be agreed. All installation operatives shall receive asbestos awareness [Link]
to be suspended if suspected asbestos materials are identified during the installation
[Link] to be constructed in sections where large signs are to be installed to
reduce size and [Link] handling assessment to be carried out where a risk of injury is
present. Two persons to be madeavailable where required for handling signage. Steel toe capped
safety footwear and gloves shall be wornat all times when carrying out manual handling activities.
Persons with reported back injuries shall notcarry out manual handling activities. Operatives to
receive manual handling [Link] barriers to be erected around the work area. Operatives
to wear high visibility jacket or vest at [Link] operative to act as a banksman to slow
vehicles down especially in areas where installationsare takingplace on road or in areas that are blind
to oncoming [Link] working at height cannot be avoided due to the location of the signage
installation then a suitablemeans of access will be required. The preferred method of access for
working at height will be either aMEWP, mobile crane or aluminum tower sca old. Operatives using
the above equipment shall be [Link] MEWPs shall be subjected to a six-monthly thorough
examination. A copy of the test certificate shall berequested when the MEWP is hired. Where an
aluminum tower scaold is in the same location for sevendays then it shall be inspected and a record
of the inspection maintained. Operatives to wear safetyharness when working from the MEWP basket
or from the aluminum tower scaold. Where access isrestricted for either of the above means of
access equipment it may be necessary to use some class 1ladders. These will only be as a last resort.
All ladders used will be footed at all times and shall not be usedfor longer than 15 minutes in duration
before the operative takes a break to reduce fatigue on their [Link] equipment used for access
purposes shall be inspected prior to them being used to ensure they are in agood condition. A weekly
examination of the access equipment shall be carried out and a record made inthe work equipment
register. Any defects identified either during the daily / weekly inspections willrequire the access
equipment to be withdrawn from service and either repaired or replaced.

[Link] persons shall be permied to work directly beneath the area where signage is being installed.
Personsat ground level shal wear a safety helmet.

Method of Work
[Link] arrival to site the responsible Bahrain Horizons employee will report immediately to
the siteresponsible person i.e. Premises Manager, Main Contractor or other where
[Link] HORIZONS vehicles off-site must be parked safely and in accordance
with the Road Traffic [Link] hats, high visibility vests and safety footwear are to be
worn at all times as a [Link] hazardous substances are used on site the relevant
COSHH assessment record must be available for [Link] of Fire/Emergency
procedure should be available and should be read and [Link] on site
should understand that they may at any time contribute to Health & Safety. Suggestions to
improve methods of control are [Link] employees on site should have access to the
Risk Assessment/Method Statements and other safety documents belonging to other sub-
contractors on [Link] having a medical condition, which could place them at risk, should
inform the site responsibleperson before commencing work.9.O p era t i n gp r o c ed u res– BAHRAIN
HORIZONS
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In almost all cases, non-hazardous materials are used in the installation of signs and structures.
Wherethis is not the case note 4 above covers relevant materials
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Loading/unloading and temporary placement of signs and equipment should always be carried out
inaccordance with Manual Handling Training and without danger to others on site or to the
generalpublic.
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The installation area will have barriers around the perimeter.
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The use of ladders/platforms and other means of working at elevated levels, should always be
carriedout in accordance with current safety legislation, certificates will be available for perusal.
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BAHRAIN HORIZONS operatives will be positioned on top of the li  in a secure position. All
powertools are baery operated.
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Fascia areas and glazing must always be inspected to ensure they can safely carry the load of
thesigns/structures to be installed.
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Where excessive noise is created by equipment, ear defenders must be used and other personnel
onsite notified of the hazard.
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Good housekeeping must be practiced at all times. Scrap and debris must not accumulate and
shouldbe regularly cleared.
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After completion BAHRAIN HORIZONS operatives will contact client to sign o  the work undertaken