Acme plumbing
123 High Street
London
W1
Telephone: 0207 123 1234
Fax: 0207 123 1234
[Link]
Document created: 02 Sep 14
Method statement Document updated: 02 Sep 14
Prepared by: John Smith
New bathroom install
Project reference: REF100
Site address:
1 Greenwich Place
London
SE10
Client: British Land
Principal contractor: Wilmott Dixon
Location of works: Ground floor toilets
Start date and end date: 01/10/2014 to 31/10/2014
Site supervisor: Mark Talbot
Site supervisor phone: 07555333111
Description of activity
Remove existing pipework from ground floor toilets, basins and showers.
Install new pipework, shower tray, and bathroom cabinetry to new toilets on ground floor. All works to be
undertaken during normal working hours 8am - 4pm
Sequence of Operations
Plumbing
Sign in and induction
• All engineers will arrive onsite and sign in at site office
• All engineers will undertake a site induction
Removal of existing plumbing services
• Isolating water supply at source
• Removal of internal fixtures and fittings
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• Remove all items from site according to site waste management plan
Internal pipework installation
• Pipework delivered to a safe, pre-determined secure location onsite
• Erect access equipment in accordance with safe use of ladders guidance notes / erection of tower
scaffolds
• Cut, bend and fit pipework according to approved layout
• Locate fixture outlets according to working drawing
• Hot works to be organised and agreed with client management before undertaking work
• Insulate hot water pipes with the specified material
Install fixtures and fittings
• Deliver fixtures and fittings to required areas following manual handling method statement
• Flush new pipework to remove debris or blockages
• Fit fixtures and fittings to their locations
• Fit bathroom cabinetry & fittings
• Fit shower fittings
• Fit water heaters
• Fixtures and fittings to be connected to power supply by others
• Connect to fixtures and fittings to water supply
• Connect to fixtures and fittings to waste
Training
All operatives are adequately trained to carry out required tasks
Site Foreman is SSSTS approved
Site Managers are SMSTS approved
All operatives hold current certification:
CSCS certification
All site operatives have the following training:
Stepladder training
Working at heights training
Asbestos awareness training
Abrasive wheels training
JIB trade cards
All operatives are apprenticeship served plumbing engineers
Supervision and personnel
Rupert Havis - Plumbing Engineer - 07222111444
Legislation
Health and Safety Work Act 1974
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992
The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 1998
The Reportable Injuries Diseases & Dangerous Occurance Regulations 2012 (RIDDOR)
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002
The Work at Height Regulations 2007
The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992
The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
Pressure system safety Regulations 2000
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Codes of practice
Plumbing
BS 8000-13:1989 Workmanship on building sites. Code of practice for above ground drainage and sanitary
appliances.
BS 8000-15:1990 Workmanship on building sites. Code of practice for hot and cold water services (domestic
scale).
BS 6465-2:1996 Sanitary installations. Code of practice for space requirements for sanitary appliances.
Other
Health risk management: a guide to working with solvents [HS(G)188]
Health and safety in construction [HS(G)150]
Health and safety in arc welding [HS(G)204]
Manual Handling [HS(G)115]
The safe use of compressed gases in welding, flame cutting and allied processes [HS(G)139]
Safety in pressure testing [GS4]
Tools and equipment
All equipment or tools brought on to premises will be of sound construction and will meet the statutory
requirements applicable to these tools or equipment. Refer to risk assessment specific control measures for
any tools & equipment.
Hand tools
Step ladders/podium steps/access towers
Power tools (battery or 110v)
Digital Volt/Ohm/Amp meter
Pipe bender & cutter
Welding / arc tools
Special permits
Hot Works
Site operatives shall adhere to the principal contractors HWP requirements and fire watch policies
The principal contractor will be the sole issuing authority for HWP
The principal contractor will ensure all site operatives are aware of emergency procedures at site induction
The principal contractor will make all site operatives aware of their basic requirements when undertaking Hot
works which may include the following:
The user must comply with safe procedures and manufacturers instructions whilst undertaking hot works
Any areas where hot works are to be undertaken must ensure combustible materials, flammable liquids and
gas cylinders are removed from immediate area
Fire extinguishers placed in local area of proposed hot works
Hot works area co-ordoned off and operatives told of immanent works
The user must not use an open flame whilst wearing clothing soiled with grease or flammable liquids
The user must not use open flame in an atmosphere containing flammable vapors, explosives, dust or in
confined spaces such as tanks
The user must not use open flame in conditions where there are strong winds
The user must extinguish any open flame when not in use
The user and site supervisor should ensure of adequate ventilation to area
It is advised a second person should watch over the hot works whilst being undertaken as a spotter
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Once hot works complete, the immediate area should be tidied up, checked for signs of ignition and signed
off as a safe and now normal working area
Manual handling
The Manual Handling Operations Regulations (MHOR) 1992 establish a clear hierarchy of measures for
dealing with risks from manual handling, these are:
Avoid hazardous manual handling operations so far as is reasonably practicable.
Assess any hazardous manual handling operations that cannot be avoided.
Reduce the risk of injury so far as is reasonably practicable.
The workforce will be trained to, observe safe lifting techniques, and safely handle loads.
No one will be expected to lift on their own, materials weighing more than 25kg.
Safe manual handling procedures should be followed at all times.
There are some basic principles that everyone should observe prior to carrying out a manual handling
operation:
Ensure that the object is light enough to lift, is stable and unlikely to shift or move.
Heavy or awkward loads should be moved using a handling aid.
Make sure the route is clear of obstructions.
Make sure there is somewhere to put the load down wherever it is to be moved to.
Stand as close to the load as possible, and spread your feet to shoulder width.
Bend your knees and try and keep the back's natural, upright posture.
Grasp the load firmly as close to the body as you can.
Use the legs to lift the load in a smooth motion as this offers more leverage reducing the strain on your
back.
Carry the load close to the body with the elbows tucked into the body.
Avoid twisting the body as much as possible by turning your feet to position yourself with the load.
When ever manual handling is to be undertaken, especially if it is an uncommon or high risk task, an
assessment of four specific activities – Task, Individual, Load and Environment (easily remembered by the
acronym TILE) needs to be implemented:
The Task
Does the activity involve twisting, stooping, bending, excessive travel, pushing, pulling or precise positioning
of the load, sudden movement, inadequate rest or recovery periods, team handling or seated work?
The Individual
Does the individual require unusual strength or height for the activity, are they pregnant, disabled or
suffering from a health problem. Is specialist knowledge or training required?
The Load
Is the load heavy, unwieldy, difficult to grasp, sharp, hot, cold, difficult to grip, are the contents likely to
move or shift?
The Environment
Are there space constraints, uneven, slippery or unstable floors, variations in floor levels, extremely hot, cold
or humid conditions, poor lighting, poor ventilation, gusty winds, clothing or Personal Protective Equipment
that restricts movement?
Lifting and handling in teams
Team lifting needs to be co-ordinated properly; try make sure that those lifting are around the same height
and build, make sure one person is responsible for giving instructions, etc. and make sure that everyone
lifts, moves off, stops and places the load down at the same time.
Lifting in teams does not mean that the weight of the load can be doubled for each extra person in the
team.
All potential hazards are removed from the route that the team will be manual handling to-and-from.
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Handling aids
Mechanical handling aids can reduce the risk of injury when used correctly; even simple aids such as
trolleys, sack trucks and wheelbarrows can be used to move items and reduce the likelihood of injury.
It is better to push rather than pull, and to use body weight and leg muscles to do the work, make sure the
load is kept under control, particularly on slopes.
In some cases more sophisticated manual handling aids may be required; cranes, hoists, pallet trucks,
conveyors and fork lift trucks are used where applicable to eliminate manual handling.
It should be remembered that, although the handling aids will eliminate many of the manual handling risks,
their use will introduce others and these risks must be assessed and a competent person must be employed
to use any handling aids.
Method of access
All operatives will be inducted by onsite supervisor.
All operatives will maintain access and egress routes, and ensure that materials required for the task do not
obstruct access to work areas and any debris caused by their operation will be removed.
Waste will be kept to a minimum and removed from site each as agreed with client.
Any problems with access & egress routes will be reported to the Site Supervisor.
Working from height
Working at height will be carried out from step ladders, podium steps, towers scaffolds or as specified in risk
assessment
Erect access equipment in accordance with Safe Use of Ladders Guidance Notes/Safe Use of Stepladders
Guidance Notes/Erection of Tower Scaffolds
If working at heights greater than 2m, use of tower scaffold or podium to be used
All operatives are competent to use working at height method they choose, no operative will work form
height in any other method
General waste handling
A suitable route to transport waste must be considered prior to the work.
Internal routes should be protected to prevent damage to the fabric and decoration of the building. Particular
attention should be made to door frames and sharp changes of route direction.
If external routes cross pedestrian footpaths an alternative route should be provided for the public. The
waste route should be segregated using barrier fencing with suitable signage to direct the public to the
alternative pathway and prevent unauthorised persons accessing the waste route.
Ensure the correct PPE is worn when handling waste.
Always use a mechanical means of moving waste whenever possible (e.g. wheel barrow). Use good manual
handling techniques when mechanical assistance is not practical or safe.
Always dispose of waste in accordance with principle contractor’s environmental policy and waste
management plan.
Report any environmental waste accidents or spillages immediately to the principle contractor who will put
into action the emergency waste containment plan and inform the relevant authorities.
Use of skips
Waste is to be deposited into a skip.
Barrier fencing should be positioned around the skip with ‘keep out’ signage attached.
Skips will be covered and secured to reduce the risk of arson and theft.
Skips should be positioned a minimum of 6m away from buildings or other objects to reduce the spread of
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fire and to satisfy the requirements of insurance.
Skips should be positioned to allow easy access for the skip vehicles to drop off new skips and collect full
skips.
Always use a banksman when skip vehicles are reversing.
Skips are to be emptied regularly to reduce the risk of arson and theft.
No hazardous material is to be deposited into skips.
Temporary ramps used to gain access to skips should be sufficiently wide to prevent falls. On large or high
skips, ramps should include side fall protection.
Never climb into a skip.
Hazardous waste
Hazardous waste such as asbestos must be collected by an approved licensed contractor.
Hazardous waste should not be put with non-hazardous waste or sent for landfill.
Sharps waste should be placed in a yellow sharps container and the lid firmly closed during transit. Sharps
should never be carried in the front of vehicles.
Hazardous Substances
Harmful Explosive
Emergency procedures
The client or principal contractor will ensure that the existing site emergency procedures are followed and
that relevant information is given to operatives at time of induction or when changes are made to
procedures.
The principle contractor is responsible for ensuring that all operatives under their control adhere to the site
emergency procedures at all times.
First aid facilities
Refer to the onsite safety notice board for all first aid information.
A first aid box with enough equipment to cope with the number of workers on site should be provided for by
the client or principal contractor.
The client or principal contractor should nominate an appointed person to take care of first-aid
arrangements.
The number of appointed first aiders shall be dependent on the number of employees:
< 5: At least one appointed person.
5–50: At least one first-aider trained in EFAW or FAW, depending on the type of injuries that may occur.
More than 50: At least one first-aider trained in FAW for every 50 people employed.
Welfare requirements
Welfare arrangements are supplied by the client or principal contractor.
These should be in line with Schedule 2 of the Construction Design & Management Regulations 2007
(CDM). All sites are to have a minimum amount of welfare facilities available for workers, which include the
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following:
Toilets
Washing facilities
Drinking water
Changing rooms and lockers
Heating
Rest facilities
PPE Requirements
Hard Hats Respiratory Safety Boots Hi Vis Vest Eye Protection
Protection
Safety Gloves
All work will be undertaken by qualified competent persons with experience of the type of work described
above, and in all cases in full accordance with safety procedures specified in the company's health and
safety Policy.
The work activities described within this method statement and all associated safety measures are not to be
deviated from in any way. If, for any reason, the method statement cannot be implemented in full or should
the described process be found inadequate for the purpose of providing a safe working environment, the
affected activities must cease until such time as the method statement has been amended and reapproved
as appropriate.
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Acme plumbing
123 High Street
London
W1
Telephone: 0207 123 1234
Fax: 0207 123 1234
[Link]
Document created: 02 Sep 14
Risk assessment Document updated: 02 Sep 14
Prepared by: John Smith
New bathroom install
Project reference: REF100
Site address:
1 Greenwich Place
London
SE10
Client: British Land
Principal contractor: Wilmott Dixon
Location of works: Ground floor toilets
Start date and end date: 01/10/2014 to 31/10/2014
Site supervisor: Mark Talbot
Site supervisor phone: 07555333111
Risk matrix
Likelihood
Likelihood 4 Very Very
Unlikely Possible Likely
unlikely likely
x
1 2 3 4 5
Severity 5
Negligible 1 1 2 3 4 5
=
Minor 2 2 4 6 8 10
Risk/residual risk 20
Severity Moderate 3 3 6 9 12 15
Major 4 4 8 12 16 20
Extreme 5 5 10 15 20 25
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Arrival & departure from site
Task: Leaving or entering site
Hazard Risk Control measures RR
Struck by moving vehicles All operatives and site visitors must ensure they sign in when
5 1
entering
x x
Site inductions to be provided to all operative's and visitors
4 4
before entering the work site
= =
Ensure correct PPE is worn at all times
20 4
All operative's and visitors to keep to pedestrian areas only
The use of cross over points will be incorporated into site plan
by principal contractor
All operative's should be made aware of changes in Site Traffic
Management Plan as or when changed
All operative's and site visitors must ensure they sign out when
exiting
Watch for other contractors leaving the area at the same time
Persons at risk: All site operatives & public
Task: Unloading equipment
Hazard Risk Control measures RR
Muscle strains, sprains & Use correct lifting techniques, all operatives should be trained in
3 1
injuries caused by lifting the safe method of lifting - refer to manual handling section in
heavy loads x x
attached method statement
3 3
Ensure two man lift is enforced for reaching or carrying heavier
= =
items
9 3
Split loads to make them lighter and safer to handle
Use mechanical aids when loads exceed 25kg per person or as
referenced in method statement
Be aware of handling large or bulky items e.g. plasterboard in
windy conditions
Persons at risk: User
Crushed by falling load with Deliveries to be taken in designated areas only, other workers &
5 1
potentially fatal injuries public to be kept outside of delivery area
x x
Any machinery used for unloading to be operated by trained
5 5
personal only and carries a current inspection certificate
= =
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Any items that could potentially be lifted by the wind should be
25 5
placed in designated anchor areas and or weighted down
Ensure any equipment used for unloading is not operated in
overly windy conditions - refer to equipment or plant guidelines
Goods should be placed on firm level ground in designated
areas, height of goods should be kept to a minimum to prevent
stack failure
Persons at risk: All site operatives & public
Electrical shock or fatal Check prevailing site condition and ensure all deliveries
4 1
injuries sustained from undertaken in pre-determined safe area
contact with overhead x x
No vehicles to be parked or unloaded in the vicinity of overhead
cables 5 5
lines
= =
If necessary for deliveries to be undertaken below overhead
20 5
cables, ensure works and area coordinated with local authority
with sufficient protection in place for workers and public
Persons at risk: User
Task: Leaving vehicle
Hazard Risk Control measures RR
Struck by moving vehicles All operatives to park in designated areas
4 1
x Follow site rules and authorised routes provided by client or x
principal contractor
4 4
= All operatives to wear hi-visibility jackets when leaving vehicle =
16 All operatives to enter and sign in onsite 4
All operatives to receive induction
Banksman to be used when vehicles are reversing
Persons at risk: All site operatives
Preventing slips, trips and falls
Task: Movement at height or on raised platforms
Hazard Risk Control measures RR
Severe or fatal injuries from
4 1
slip, trips and falls at height Ensure good housekeeping onsite, 'clean as you go'
x x
implemented by all site operatives across the site
5 5
10
= All items on raised platforms to be placed in designated and =
20 safe area away from thoroughfare and edges of platforms 5
Ensure raised platforms are protected by cappings or fenced off
to prevent entry into any risk area
Ensure correct PPE is worn at heights to prevent falling from
height resulting from slips, trips or falls
Persons at risk: All site operatives
Task: Movement at ground level
Hazard Risk Control measures RR
Severe strains, sprains and All operatives to be shown the correct area for safe storage of
4 1
muscle breaks materials onsite before works begin
x x
Ensure clear working area on site, ensure dustsheets, mats and
3 3
other materials cannot slip or slide underfoot
= =
Manage and remove potential slip trip hazards as they arise and
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notify site management if assistance required
Do not carry items that will hinder the carrier's clear sight of view
All rubbish to removed from site at scheduled times, organised
by site supervisor and in line with the site waste management
plan
Persons at risk: All site operatives
Using portable power tools
Task: Using portable power tools
Hazard Risk Control measures RR
Serious cuts, injuries or All operatives to be trained in the safe usage of power tools
3 1
amputations to body parts
x Always choose the right tool for the job x
from the incorrect use of
cutting tools 5 Ensure all portable tools are set up correctly and securely 5
= fastened to worktops as per product specifications =
15 Ensure any portable tools that are set up, are in a designated 5
safe area avoiding thoroughfare of other workers or vehicles
All cutting tools to have safety guards incorporated, fastened
securely and regularly checked and maintained
Ensure no loose clothing is worn in the vicinity of cutting, and
gloves are worn at all time
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Persons at risk: User
Hearing loss to site All operatives trained in risks of noise exposure
3 1
operatives working near
x Suitable hearing protectors should be provided for operatives x
noisy power tools
and any surrounding workers
2 2
= Use low-noise tooling where possible =
6 Other trades using grinders or other high noise emitting tools 2
should not be working close enough to other site operatives to
cause problems
Persons at risk: All site operatives
Electrocution causing Only 110v or battery operated equipment to be used
3 1
serious or fatal injuries
x Electric equipment to be kept dry and stored in toolbox to x
whilst using portable power
protect from damp and damage
tools 5 5
= Visual inspection prior to use, plugs, leads, power supply =
(transformer), insulation, switches, RCD(if used), signs of burns,
15 5
casing, loose parts
Damaged or defective equipment including leads to be replaced
immediately or fixed by competent person
Electrical equipment must not to be tampered with, anything
showing evidence of tampering must not be used until tested by
a professional
Electrical equipment to be PAT tested every three months- PAT
test to be checked prior to use and register of checked items to
be provided before entering site
Persons at risk: User
General plumbing works
Task: General plumbing
Hazard Risk Control measures RR
Slips, trips and falls
4 1
x Ensure all live pipework is isolated before undertaking any work x
to ensure no leakage
2 2
= See slips trips and falls risk assessment =
8 2
Persons at risk: All site operatives
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Lung damage caused by All substances required to perform plumbing activities are
3 1
inhalation of fumes and identified i.e., lead, solder, plumber flux etc. and the relevant
skin & eye damage from x x
COSHH Assessments and personal protective equipment is
sealants 3 made available 3
= =
Consider use of respiratory equipment in confined areas
9 3
Avoid skin contact with sealants and wash from skin as soon as
possible if skin contact occurs
All areas must be kept very well ventilated during sealant works
and minimum requirement is to open all doors and windows
Persons at risk: User
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Site briefing and induction form
New bathroom install
All persons who have signed below confirm that they have been briefed on the safe working methods and
arrangements detailed in this method of work statement.
Date Name Signature
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