Tredion Group Ltd

Unit 9 Cophall Farm Business Park

Effingham Road, Copthorne
Crawley
RH10 3HZ
Tel: 02081919351

Method Statement
1.0 Method Statement Details
1.1 Method Statement Number 176

1.2 Method Statement Date 13/02/2025

1.3 Method Statement Author Alex Longhurst

1.4 Project/Contract Pepsico

1.5 Start Date 17th February

1.6 Expected job duration 1 day

1.7 Client Contact Raj Durai

1.8 Description Fan blower installation

Pepsico
Siskin Parkway West,
1.9 Site Address Middlemarch Business Park,
Coventry,
CV3 4PW

2.0 Signatures
Name Title Signature Date

Document Author Alex Longhurst Director 13/02/2025

Data protection statement

The information and data provided in this Method Statement applies only to the task, project or contract for which it was written. It shall not
be duplicated, disclosed or disseminated by the recipient to any third party other than for the purpose of managing and controlling health and
safety in relation to this task, project or contract.

It is the duty of all employees, contractors and agents to observe the provisions of this Method Statement, which has been produced in order
to provide a code of good practice and conduct with the object of preventing accidents. At all times employees, contractor and agents must
work in a safe manner both to prevent personal injury to themselves or to other personnel.

This Method Statement may contain personal data relating to one or more persons. Such data must not be disclosed to any third party or
used for any purpose other than compliance with this Method Statement except with the written consent of the Company or the individual
concerned.

3.0 Emergency Contact Details

Name Alex Longhurst Alex Longhurst

Telephone Number 0208 191 9531 07807924276

4.0 General Precautions

To be observed by all staff at all times, any deviation from these control procedures must be authorised by the site manager or safety
representative.
4.1 Communication with Other Workers on Site

All staff will report to the site office for induction on arrival at the site. The site manager will inform staff of any hazards that are
present on site. Staff will inform the site manager of the work to be carried out and how it could affect other trades working on the site.

Where necessary notices will be posted advising of any hazards present during the works.

Where contractor activities cross, the senior person must liaise with the other trades to ensure safe operation.

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 4.2 First Aid

It is the responsibility of the company to ensure adequate First Aid provision for its staff. Adequate means provision of a trained first
aider, suitable first aid equipment and/or the provision of an appointed person at the minimum.

An Appointed Person may be provided by the employer to take charge of the situation (e.g. to call an ambulance) if a serious
injury/illness occurs in the absence of a First Aider. The Appointed Person can render emergency First Aid if trained to do so. All staff
when inducted will be made aware of the location of the First Aid kit.

4.3 Manual Handling

All staff and contractors have been instructed on the potential dangers of manual handling, and have received manual handling
training. Equipment provided to reduce manual handling must be used where possible. Staff and contractors will not lift materials, tools
or equipment that are beyond their capabilities. Heavy or awkward items will be split into smaller units where possible or dual lifted
where this is not possible. It is the responsibility of the site foreman/employer to identify and control manual handling activities as they
occur on site on a day to day basis.

4.4 Material Handling

All materials required for site will be unloaded to a designated unloading and storage area which will be away from the work area as far
as is practicable. This area will be kept tidy to minimise trip hazards. Materials as and when required will be collected from the storage
area and transfered to the work area. All staff will take care when handling materials and will use mechanical aids wherever possible.
When stacking materials particular care must be taken to ensure that the stack is secure and that the product does not get damaged.

4.5 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

PPE will be provided as a last form of protection against a hazard. Staff will use the appropriate PPE for the task as identified in the
risk assessment.

Wearing of PPE is mandatory on all Client contracts:

All Tredion Group Ltd site workers will wear Safety boots Foot protection to (BS EN20345 c/w midsole protection), Hi Visibility
protective clothing (Hi-Visibility Yellow Waistcoat to BS ISO EN471*), Hard Hats ( Hard Hat to BS EN397 ) , gloves (Hand Protection
to BS EN388) and glasses (Eye Protection to BS EN 166 Optical Class 1) and at all times.

Other items of PPE such hearing protection, Filter Mask (FFP2 as a minimum - Face Fit test certified to the individual), face shields
are available to be worn as and when necessary and as determined by the risk assessment.

Impact goggles - Drilling, cutting

Ear defenders - Drilling, cutting
Face-fit dust mask - Drilling, cutting (Certificate to be available to site).

4.6 Preparation and Induction

Staff and contractors will be inducted onto site, in order to understand the hazards present on site and the tasks that are to take place.
Staff will also be advised of other site activities that could impact on their work. A risk assessment will be carried out for all tasks,
which will be discussed with members of staff. Staff will follow all site rules and safety procedures.

4.7 Staff and Training

The task will be carried out by staff from Tredion Group Ltd. All staff are trained and qualified, experienced and receive ongoing
training, and hold suitable qualifications where appropriate. Apprentices are under constant supervision by senior members of staff.

4.8 Tools and Electrical Equipment

All tools and equipment will be visually inspected on a regular basis, defective or damaged equipment will be removed from service.
Electrical tools will be 110V or battery operated where possible. Sub contractors will not be allowed to bring on to site any damaged or
defective tools, the site foreman is responsible for ensuring that all tools and equipment allowed on the site are fit for purpose. Any
portable electrical equipment taken on to site must be PAT tested every 3 months when used on construction sites, 6 monthly for
heavy use activities and annually for other activities. A risk assessment will determine if inspection periods need to be varied.

4.9 Welfare

The principal contractor is responsible for providing adequate washing, toilet, drying and refreshment facilities for staff and sub-
contractors. Staff and contractors are responsible for ensuring that such welfare facilities are maintained in a clean and wholesome
manner. This will be your responsibility when you are the principal contractor, it may be necessary occasionally for your company to
identify suitable local amenities.

5.0 Method Statements

5.1 Fan blower installation Pepsico

All personnel must attend site induction briefing prior to commencing work.

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 1. Report to facilities management to obtain Permit to Work where necessary. Pepsico Staff Level 3 signatures required on permit
to work
2. Close off a safe work area to prevent unauthorised access around specified working area
3. Allow Elmleigh to make electrical isolations and remove cables from motor connections
4. Remove mechanical connections and remove fan to dispose of using site waste removal stream
5. Install new fan blower and make mechanical connections
6. Allow Elmleigh to remove isolations and make electrical connections
7. Complete all relevant documentation and leave the relevant copies with the customer.
8. Any unsafe situations identified follow gas industry unsafe situations procedure
9. Pack tools and equipment and leave area clean and tidy
10. Report to facilities management and sign off permits to work.

Sign Off Sheet

I have read and understood the contents of this Method Statement.

Anything I did not understand has been explained to me to my satisfaction.

I agree to follow the Method Statement and understand that any instructions are provided for my safety and the safety of
others.

Print Name Signed Date

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