risk assesment method statement coshh assessment

Risk Assesment

Method Statement

COSHH Assessment

For the

Refurbishment

OF

Plumbing, electrical, carpentry.

A t

Berrow Ward, WGH.

24th January 2017

Document control sheet

Title This version Date

AGM Services

Health and Safety Management System

Risk Assessments, Method Statement & COSHH for the

Refurbishment

of

Plumbing, electrical, carpentry.

90 24th January 2017

Approved

(Director responsible for Health and Safety)

Date 24th January 2017

Abstract

AGM Services Ltd is committed to achieving excellent management of Health and Safety throughout its operations. This is

achieved by adopting thorough and consistent standards of health and safety performance as specified within the Company’s

Health and Safety Management System and embodied in Risk Control Systems.

Safety Method Statement

This document (section A) contains the site specific arrangements for Health and Safety to be implemented by AGM Services

when engaged in mechanical & electrical installation works. These arrangements satisfy the requirements of the Health and

Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and subsequent orders and regulations.

Risk Assessments

This document (section B) contains the site specific Risk Assessments to be adopted by AGM Services when engaged in

mechanical & electrical installation works. These arrangements satisfy the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act

1974 and subsequent orders and regulations.

COSHH Assessment

This document (section C) contains the site specific COSHH Assessments to be adopted by AGM Services when

engaged in mechanical & electrical installation works.Thesearrangementssatisfythe requirementsoftheHealthandSafetyat

Work etc Act 1974 and subsequent orders and regulations.

Document version sheet

This document contains the general arrangements for Health and Safety to be implemented by AGM Services

Ltd when engaged in normal operational works. As individual projects will vary in detail, complexity and

working environment, the activities and Health and Safety requirements will also vary. Consequently, there

will need to review and amend this Risk Control System to meet project specific requirements. All such

changes will be located to the rear of this document.

No Section Amendment details Date

Issue 1 All First Issue 24th January 2017

Method Statement

Work Activity

Refurbishment

Job Number: 90 Site:

Client: Weston General Hospital Berrow Ward, WGH.

Start Date: 31st January 2017

Description of Works

Replace wash station in the main ward annd sluice room. Replace work bench in clinical room.

Personnel Involved in the Works

Management: Tel:

Operatives: Tel:

Tools and Equipment

IPS units, sanitary ware and taps, new work bench. Plumbing materials.

Movement of Materials and Equipment

Van.

Emergency Procedures

First Aid: Site Plan

Fire: Site Plan

AssemblPoint Site Plan

Nearest Hospital /

A+E:

Weston General Hospital

PPE Requirements

Hi-viz , gloves, safety foot wear, eye protection.

Should additional Personal Protective Equipment be required, then an assessment will be made and the following actioned:

n/a

Significant Hazards and Controls

n/a

Method of Work

Prepared by: Date: 24th January 2017

Received /

Reviewed on Site by:

Date:

Amendments to Document

Method Statement

Changes Carried

Out By: Date:

Confirmation of Receipt and Understanding

RA/MS Ref. 90

Date/ Revision:

Supervisor(s)

I confirm that my employer has made me aware of the content of this risk assessment/ method statement and that I have read and

understood it. I will ensure that all Operatives under my supervision comply with it. If, for whatever reason, work cannot be carried out in

accordance with its requirements, I confirm that any proposed changes will be agreed with the Site Manager before the work is carried out.

Date Name/ Position Signature

24th January 2017

Section B

Electrical

12 Systems Installation Sequence

12.1 General Site Survey

A Site Survey will be undertaken before the task commences. This survey will be undertaken to

establish:

The type of access equipment necessary in order to gain access to the workplace

The type of access equipment that may be required if work at height is expected; specialist

equipment normally being required when working above a height of 2.4 metres

That the installation plan is in accordance to the expected physical layout of the work area and will

not need modification

Any restrictions in terms of vehicular or pedestrian access, emergency routes and other

organisational and physical characteristics of the tasks that must be taken into account before work

procedures can be finalised

Appropriate parking, delivery and materials storage areas

12.2 Commencement of operations on site

1. The Installation Engineers will be provided with copies of the following installation

documents which will be maintained on site for both reference and thi rd party inspection

during the course of the work:

Project Construction Phase Health and Safety Plan

Site contract issue Drawings

Systems Specification Details

Record of operational checks

Hand over checklist

2. Initial marking up of walls and routes will be completed

1. Appropriate materials will be provided and put in place to protect the local

environment, including furniture and furnishings, from the effects of dust, impact, abrasion

and general debris generated by the works

2. Adequate lighting and ventilation for the works will be established

3. Specified personal protective equipment will be worn

4. Materials to the appropriate specification will be routed as required, installed and fixed as

required. All routing will comply with relevant standards

5. All ancillary items will be fixed in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions and best

practice techniques

12.3 Installation of Electrical services

12.31 First Fix:

The Installation Engineers will be provided with copies of the following installation do cuments

which will be maintained on site for both reference and third party inspection during the course

of the work:

Project Construction Phase Health and Safety Plan, if a notifiable project

o Site contract issue Drawings

o Systems Specification Details

o Record of operational checks

o Hand over checklist

All necessary measures to protect the public will be installed, signage displayed and, where

necessary, permissions and authorizations will be obtained

Initial marking up of walls and cable routes will be completed

If the property is empty, all electrical circuits will be isolated and a temporary supply, suitable for

the purposes of carrying out the works, will be established. A presumption will be made that all

untested circuits are live. If the property is occupied, circuits will be isolated and tested as

necessary to cause minimum inconvenience and discomfort to the occupiers

Appropriate materials will be provided and put in place to protect the local environment,

including furniture and furnishings, from the effects of dust, impact, abrasion and general

debris generated by the works

Adequate lighting and ventilation for the works will be established

Specified personal protective equipment will be worn

Using electrical hand held power tools that are powered by 110 volts centre-tapped earth, cable routes will

be chased in plaster, cement or brick using reciprocating hammer chisels, grinders or designed chasing

machines

Where floorboards need to be raised so that cables can be attached to floor joists, boards will

be placed aside for re-use and projecting nails removed. Where floorboards remain removed,

appropriate warning signage, indicating that there are holes in the floor, will be displayed

Cables to the appropriate specification will be routed as required, installed and fixed with clips

into chasing. All cable routing will comply with BS7671. Where there may be no chasing and

fixing is to a flat wall, cables will be placed either in plastic or metal conduit or covered by

plastic capping. If cables are to be directly surface mounted, they will be fixed by clips All

metal boxes and ancillary items will be fixed in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions

and best practice techniques

Floorboards will be replaced and the first fix completed prior to plastering and other fabric

reparations

12.32 Second Fix

Cables will be stripped back, identified and marked correctly to comply with BS 7671 and all

terminations (including to the consumer unit) made

Switches and sockets will be installed and tested to ensure correct connections

Dead testing, as specified within BS 7671, and any other required testing will be carried out and

appropriate records of test retained

Live testing will be completed and records kept

Suitable and correct markings will be applied to the consumer unit

A handover certificate will be produced and given to the client

Further communication with the client will take place such that they are aware of the correct functioning

of the systems Residual Current Device(s) (RCDs) and their correct usage

13 Specific installation sequence

14 Testing and commissioning

Testing and commissioning will be carried out as per the contract specification 14.1

Hand Over

Following successful commission checks and the completion of associated records, AGM

Services Ltd will hand over the completed installed system to the Client.

During the handover training, appropriate information, training and guidance will be given on

the use of the system. The Client or his nominated representative will be furnished with copies

of all the operating and maintenance manuals.

Section B

Mechanical & plumbing works




establish:












documents which will be maintained on site for both reference and third party inspection

during the course of the work:





Hand over checklist










practice techniques

12.3 Installation of Electrical services

12.31 First Fix:

The Installation Engineers will be provided with copies of the following installation documents

which will be maintained on site for both reference and third party inspection during the course

of the work:


o Site contract issue Drawings

o Systems Specification Details

o Record of operational checks

o Hand over checklist

All necessary measures to protect the public will be insta lled, signage displayed and, where

necessary, permissions and authorizations will be obtained

Initial marking up of walls and cable routes will be completed

If the property is empty, all electrical circuits will be isolated and a temporary supply, suitable for

the purposes of carrying out the works, will be established. A presumption will be made that all

untested circuits are live. If the property is occupied , circuits will be isolated and tested as

necessary to cause minimum inconvenience and discomfort to the occupiers

Appropriate materials will be provided and put in place to protect the local environment,

including furniture and furnishings, from the effec ts of dust, impact, abrasion and general

debris generated by the works



Using electrical hand held power tools that are powered by 110 volts centre-tapped earth, cable routes will

be chased in plaster, cement or brick using reciprocating hammer chisels, grinders or designed chasing

machines

Where floorboards need to be raised so that cables can be attached to floor joists, boards will

be placed aside for re-use and projecting nails removed. Where floorboards remain removed,

appropriate warning signage, indicating that there are holes in the floor, will be displayed

Pipework to an appropriate specification ("4 soil/waste pipes, "4 toilet pipes, "2 to 11/4" shower

and sink pipes) will be installed. This will be fixed with nails, screws or, "4 pipes are used, using

pipe brackets

Domestic hot water and domestic cold water feed and return is pressurized within 22mm or 15mm

pipework. These will be fixed either as plastic (push to connect) or soldered

Domestic systems will be subject to a pressure test witnessed by the employer. The test will be

recorded on a handover sheet. An inspection of the soil stack will be viewed by the Building

Inspector

Floorboards will be replaced and the first fix completed prior to plastering and other fabric

reparations

12.32 Second Fix

Appliances will be fitted – radiators, boilers, sanitary ware, sinks, baths, showers etc. These will be

connected using Connex compression joints, mechanical fittings or soldering

Boilers will be filled with water and run up. Several cycles of filling and drainage will take place

to remove debris from the heating system. A final fill will take place during which Inhibitor will be

added

Gas inspection, testing and commissioning will take place

Following successful inspection and testing of the gas system, a CORGI certificate will be issued

For any associated electrical works, an electrical inspection and test conforming with Part 7 of

BS 7671 will be undertaken and a certificate of test produced

A handover certificate will be produced and given to the client



Testing and commissioning will be carried out as per the contract specification

14.1 Hand Over

Following successful commission checks and the completion of associated records, AGM

Services will hand over the completed installed system to the Client.




Section B

Building & shop fitting




establish:

If an existing Health and Safety File exists for the property or premises. If such a plan exists

AGM Services Ltd will request a copy prior to starting the planning stage. If no Health and Safety

File exists, AGM Services Ltd will obtain all essential Pre-Construction Information, from the

Client or Co-ordinator as appropriate, so as to ensure that the works can be carried out without

risk to the health and safety of those designing any part of the works, engaged in the work or

likely to be affected by the work activities




The likely presence of hazardous materials in the workplace and in particular the potential

for asbestos, the fibres of which would be released into the atmosphere if it were to be drilled,

cut, scraped etc. The keeping of an Asbestos Management Plan is a legal duty placed on a

person in control of a premised by the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002 (and as

amended 2006). All employees MUST ensure that a Plan has been produced and ask to see a

copy of the Plan or Asbestos Register prior to starting any work where:

- The surface of a material is to be disturbed and a hazard generated

- Access to a void is to be gained or a ceiling covering or panel is to be removed







Note: Under Regulation 10 of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007, the

Client has a duty to provide any existing information (or any information that is readily

obtainable) that may be relevant to health and safety during the project.



documents which will be maintained on site for both reference and third party inspection during the

course of the work:





Hand over checklist










practice techniques

12.3 Sequence of works

12.31 Preperation

Sections above will be carried out and any necessary records retained and made available to any

person that may require them.

The Site will be established including providing effective perimeter security arrangements, security

access control, safe means of access for vehicles and pedestrians, the provision of adequate

welfare facilities and the display of statutory signs and notices.

All necessary measures to protect the public will be installed, signage displayed and, where

necessary, permissions and authorizations will be obtained eg pavement licences

Sections above will be carried out and any issues raised by the workforce clarified. The

competency of individual workers will be confirmed prior to starting work.

The availability of relevant documents, surveys, drawings and other essential information will

be checked and these items safely retained for further reference. Where required, the

configuration control and/or transfer and receipt system for documentation will be established.

Documents may include:



Services Drawings or As-built Drawings

Structural Surveys

Asbestos Management Plans, etc

12.32 Isolation of existing services

If the building is empty, all affected services will be isolated and a temporary supply,

suitable for the purposes of carrying out the works, will be established. A presumption

will be made that all services are live unless written confirmation is provided to the

contrary. If the building is occupied, services will be isolated and tested as necessary to

cause minimum inconvenience and discomfort to the occupiers

Where required, appropriate materials will be provided and put in place to protect the local

environment, including furniture and furnishings, from the effects of dust, impact, abrasion and

general debris generated by the works



12.33 Minor dismantling

Where required, studwork, partitions and non load-bearing walls and components will be

removed from the structure

12.34 Major alterations

If major alterations are required, these will only be undertaken following receipt of an approved

Structural Engineer’s Report

Temporary support arrangements will be installed in accordance with the Structural Engineer’s Report

and following inspection and approval by site management

Following the installation of temporary support, any supported load-bearing components of the

structure will be removed

New structural components eg RSJs, concrete lintels etc will be installed to the specification

supplied by the Designer

12.34 Extensions and additions

Excavation works for new foundations will be completed to the specification proposed by the

Designer

Drainage excavations will be dug, underground services installed and connections made to

existing manholes and mains services connections

New or amended excavations and drainage works will be inspected by Building Control to

confirm conformance with the Building Regulations

Blockwork and brickwork will be erected

Roofworks and weatherproofing will be completed

The new structure will be tied to the existing structure

12.35 Internal services, first and second fix

Please see additional sections of this ducment



Testing and commissioning will be carried out as per the contract specification

14.1 Hand Over

Following successful commission checks and the completion of associated records, AGM Services

Ltd will hand over the completed installed system to the Client.




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Section C

Risk Assessment Work activity being assessed: Electricity at work

Assessor: Manager responsible:

Signed: 0 Operative name:

Date prepared: 24th January 2017 Operative telephone number:

Review date: 5th February 2017 Risk value

Location: Berrow Ward, WGH.

Low Slightly harmful -Trivial impact / damage

quickly repaired

Assessment No: 90

Medium Harmful - Moderate impact / partial loss of

operations

People at risk: Staff, patients, General Public.

High Very harmful - Intolerable with very serious

consequences

Hazard identification and risk control methods

Hazards Initial risk value Precautions / control measures required

to reduce the level of risk to the lowest

practicable level

Residual risk value

Low – Medium – High Low – Medium – High

Electrocution of operatives or other

persons. High We shall ensure that all those working

with electricity are competent to do so. Low

Damage or misuse of supply.

Highthen

New electrical systems will be installed to

a suitable standard - BS 7671

Requirements for electrical installations -

maintained in good condition.

Existing installations shall be properly

maintained.

Low

Arcing or contact with overhead cables

by transport or equipment.

Highworkshops

Competent persons will test all portable

electrical equipment at regular intervals i.e.

annually in offices, six monthly in

and three monthly for low-

voltage equipment on site. Records will be

kept.

Low

Contact with underground electric

cables. High Electrical equipment or supplies will not be

used in such a manner so as to cause

danger or injury.

Low

So far as is practicable we shall use

reduced voltage equipment: By using

battery-operated tools, low-voltage

temporary lighting and running power

tools on lower voltages i.e. 110-volt.

We shall select equipment that is suitable for

the working environment and for the given

task.

Electrical installations or equipment which

may be exposed to mechanical damage,

inclement weather or other harmful

conditions will be constructed and

protected, so as not to cause danger of

injury to operatives or other persons.

All site operatives shall be aware of how to

isolate the site supply in the event of an

emergency.

For portable equipment, we shall ensure

socket-outlets are close by so that

equipment can be disconnected quickly in

an emergency.

Where overhead power lines are likely to

cause danger, the electricity distributor

who owns the lines shall always be

contacted to calculate the safe working

distances – these will depend on voltage,

maximum sag and lateral swing (also see

HSE Guidance Note GS6).

If required to work under or near

overhead power lines a method

statement and permit to work system

shall be implemented.

Routes of all underground electricity

supplies will be traced, locations

marked and notices posted.

Excavators and power tools will not be

used within 500 mm of underground

cables. A safe system of work shall be

established. Use of permits to work may

be necessary in some cases.

Risk Assessment Work activity being assessed: Exposure to noise







quickly repaired

Assessment No: 90


operations



consequences




practicable level

Residual risk value


Damage to hearing Medium

Consider using a less noisy process/

machinery. Low

What was the highest daily / weekly *

exposure (LEP,d)? Noise shall be reduced to lowest level

possible. * Delete as necessary

Provide personnel with hearing protectors

if they ask for them and their noise

exposure is between the first and second

exposure action values – see left.

Provide personnel with hearing

protectors and make sure they use them

properly when their noise exposure

exceeds the second exposure action

values – see left.

Below the first action level (80 dBA LEP,d )

(Peak 135dBA) Identify hearing protection zones, i.e. areas

where the use of hearing protection is

compulsory, and mark them with signs if

possible.

Between the first and second action levels (80

– 85 dBA LEP,d) Provide personnel with training and

information on how to use and care for the

hearing protectors.

Above the second action level (85 dBA

LEP,d) (Peak 137dBA) Ensure that the hearing protectors are

properly used and maintained. Above the limit value (87 dBA LEP,d) (Peak

140 dBA) Make sure the protectors give enough

protection – aim at least to get below 85 dB

at the ear.

Were the peak action levels exceeded at

any time? Yes/No Target the use of protectors to the noisy

tasks and jobs in a working day.

Select protectors, which are suitable for the

working environment – consider how

comfortable and hygienic they are.

Make sure the protectors are compatible

when worn with other protective

equipment (e.g. hard hats, dust masks

and eye protection).

Provide a range of protectors so that

employees can choose ones that suit

them.

It is important that employees

understand the risks they may be

exposed to. Where they are exposed

above the first exposure action values

they shall be informed of hazards and

control measures.

Risk Assessment Work activity being assessed: Refirbishment







quickly repaired

Assessment No: 90


operations



consequences




practicable level

Residual risk value


Falls from height – holes

and openings e.g. lift shafts. High Competent persons will carry out a

comprehensive survey of the building. Low

Collapse of structures.

High

A structural engineer will design

temporary support systems, with design

details held on site (drawings and

calculations).

Low

Contact with live electric power cables,

water or gas supplies.

Hightoeboards.

Holes and openings, e.g. lift shafts,

should be securely covered or fitted with

properly constructed guardrails and

Proper covers must be

secured over the openings to prevent the

risk of falls or the formation of “traps”.

Low

Contact with asbestos containing

materials (ACMs) and lead.

High

Work should not be carried out over open

joists and therefore floorboards should be

removed in sequence so that persons are

working towards the access point.

Alternatively, access to open areas must

be blocked and appropriate warning signs

displayed. Adequate walkways must be

maintained for access. Boards must be

replaced and secured once the work has

been completed.

Low

Dust and contaminants or hazardous

substances - previous use of buildings.

Medium

Services i.e. gas, electricity, etc. shall be

isolated or made safe before work starts.

All services must be checked carefully,

where any suspect installation is found,

the appropriate authorities must be

contacted to eliminate any faults.

Low

Removal of old glass and reglazing.

Medium

Asbestos containing materials (asbestos

coatings, asbestos insulation, asbestos

cement and asbestos insulating board)

shall be identified (Refurbishment

Asbestos Survey) and where necessary

removed by a licensed contractor.

Low

Fire and hotwork.

Highprevent

Suitable dust masks (FPP3) must be

provided and worn. Dust should be

cleaned up regularly to ensure reasonable

working conditions and it must not be

allowed to spread into public areas. In

particular, precautions must be taken to

dust getting into ventilation

systems and thereby spreading to

occupied areas of a building. Water may

be useful in keeping dust levels down,

but may create attendant problems.

Low

Work in confined spaces. High

Carry out a fire risk assessment and

develop a fire plan. Low

Hotwork shall be controlled by a permit

system.

Maintain water feed to hose reels and

sprinkler systems for as long as possible.

Maintain fire separation in corridors,

stairwells, lift shafts, etc.

Where contaminants found carry out a

COSHH assessment.

Risk Assessment Work activity being assessed: Manual handling







quickly repaired

Assessment No: 90


operations



consequences




practicable level

Residual risk value


Operatives may suffer:

Medium

No person may be required to manually

handle a load unless supervisors are

satisfied that they are suitably fit, willing and

able to do so.

Low

Musculo-skeletal injury. Loads shall be positioned mechanically, as

close as possible to its final position, to

reduce the distance for manual handling.

Cuts and abrasions. Load to be examined to determine its

weight, dimensions and contents. Dropping of load causing injury/damage.

Area of lift and route along which the

load is to be transported, shall be well lit,

with non-slip surface and clear of any

slip/trip/fall hazards.

Establish whether the load is hot or cold, or if it

has any sharp edges or corners.

Test to see if the load is likely to fall

apart when lifted, or if the contents within

the load may be subject to unexpected

movements with sudden displacement of

the weight.

Operatives will have been trained in the

methods of kinetic lifting and handling

techniques.

Hand-hooks, suckers, or other lifting

aids will be employed (specify) where

practicable.

Consider whether personal protective

equipment is required (specify).

Team lifting will be carried out under the

direction of a competent co-ordinator.

Team members will be fully fit and of

similar abilities.

Temporary resting facilities for the load to be

designated / constructed.

Good handling techniques are essential

in the prevention of injury from manual

handling operations. The correct method

of lifting is to use the strong leg and thigh

muscles and to maintain the natural

shape of the spine throughout the lift.

Risk Assessment Work activity being assessed: Portable power tools







quickly repaired

Assessment No: 90


operations



consequences




practicable level

Residual risk value


Electric shock.

High

All power feeds: electrical, pneumatic or

hydraulic, to comply with European or

British Standards and maintained in

good condition.

Low

Hair or clothing becoming entangled in

moving parts. Medium Where practicable only 110 volt or lower

voltage electrical tools will be used. Low

Eye injuries from dust, swarf or other

fragments.

High

A competent person will test all portable

electrical equipment at recommended

regular intervals, i.e.: equipment in offices

12 months, equipment in workshops 6

months and equipment on site 3 monthly

intervals. Evidence of such test shall be

available.

Low

Wrist and hand injuries due to

tool jamming or binding. Medium

Loose clothing and long hair to be kept

clear of moving parts of power tools. Low

Hand/arm vibration syndrome (HAVS). Medium

Operatives shall be trained in the correct use

of portable power tools. Low

Air/hydraulic lines becoming detached

or bursting due to damage Medium

Suitable eye protection shall be worn

where there is a foreseeable risk of

eye injury.

Low

Suitable RPE shall be worn where there is a

foreseeable dust hazard.

Select power tools with lowest vibration

level. A tool producing high levels of

vibration shall have anti-vibration handles

to reduce the risks hand/arm vibration

syndrome (HAVS).

To avoid HAVS, minimise the time

individuals use the equipment i.e. job

rotation.

Noise assessment will be carried out if

levels are likely to reach action levels.

Portable power tools shall only be used in

well-lit and ventilated areas.

A safe working platform is required when using

portable power tools, in preference to

equipment such as a ladder (refer to the Work

at Height risk assessment).

Tools must be used and maintained in

accordance with training and the

manufacturer’s instructions.

A competent person will inspect all

portable 230-volt equipment daily and

carry out tests monthly.

Electricity and water make a very

dangerous combination. Keep electrical

equipment away from rain and water.

A separate COSHH assessment will be

carried out where dust is likely to be a

hazard to health, and suitable personal

protective equipment (PPE) will be

provided and worn.

Risk Assessment Work activity being assessed: Fire prevention







quickly repaired

Assessment No: 90


operations



consequences




practicable level

Residual risk value


Building or property damaged

or destroyed by fire.

High

A Site Fire Safety Plan to be prepared,

promulgated and implemented. This will

include: - provision of escape routes and

signage; placing of fire points with alarms

and extinguishers, together with notices

indicating emergency procedures. The

plan must be reviewed and modified as

the site progresses

Low

Plant or equipment damaged

or destroyed by fire. High A Fire Co-ordinator will be appointed.

Low

Injury to persons. High

All persons on site will receive fire

awareness training at site induction. Low

Arson.

High Suitable and sufficient portable fire-

fighting equipment will be provided –

users shall be trained.

Low

Display adequate emergency procedures

notices and means of raising the alarm.

Suitable and sufficient emergency lighting

shall be available.

Highly flammable liquids and LPG shall be

stored in the open air and the necessary g

sins p. osted

No fuel or refuelling on scaffold platforms.

Electrical and gas supplies will be

installed and maintained in accordance

with regulations and Codes of Practice.

Certificates of test will be retained for

inspection.

Where necessary, hot-work and burning

operations will be controlled by a Hot-work

permit.

No smoking or apply smoking restrictions –

notices shall be displayed.

Temporary coverings will comply with LPS

1207.

Flameproof scaffold sheeting will comply with

LPS 1215 and LPS 1207

No open fires shall be permitted on site.

Combustible waste materials will be

removed to skips and not allowed to

accumulate, particularly in stairwells,

shafts and fire escape routes.

Plant powered by internal combustion

engines will only be used in well-

ventilated areas. Refuelling will not take

place whilst engine is running. Funnels

will be used when refuelling from

canisters.

Where necessary, mobile plant will carry a

suitable fire extinguisher.

Suitable and sufficient measures will be

taken to prevent unauthorised access to the

site (see RA 601).

Risk Assessment Work activity being assessed: Hotwork







quickly repaired

Assessment No: 90


operations



consequences




practicable level

Residual risk value


Welding and cutting, brazing and the

use of blow lamps, soldering equipment,

bitumen boilers and other equipment

producing heat, sparks or having naked

flames. High

A Site Fire Safety Plan to be prepared,

promulgated and implemented. This will

include: - provision of escape routes and

signage; placing of fire points with alarms

and extinguishers, together with notices

indicating emergency procedures.

Low

Property damaged or destroyed by fire.

High All persons on site will receive fire

awareness training at site induction. Low

Material or work equipment damaged.

Medium

Display adequate emergency procedures

notices and means of raising the alarm. Low

Injury to persons.

Highshall A “permit-to-work” system for hot work be

adopted where required by the Site Fire

Safety Plan.

Low

In this case the Site Fire Safety Co-

ordinator should issue the permit. The

permit should only be valid for a limited

period of time and should be a means of

ensuring that:

– the area is made as safe as possible

before the work starts,

– precautions are taken while the work is in

progress,

– the area is checked afterwards.

Before starting hot work, the area must

be cleared of all loose combustible

material. Exposed wooden flooring and

other items of combustible material,

which cannot be removed, must be

covered in sand or other non-

combustible material.

If work is to take place on one side of a

wall or partition, the opposite side must be

examined to ensure no combustible

material will be ignited by conducted heat.

When welding, cutting or grinding, the

work area must be suitably screened

using non-combustible material.

Gas cylinders must be secured in a

vertical position on a trolley and fitted

with a regulator and flashback arrestor.

Work areas and all adjacent areas to which

sparks and heat might have spread (such

as floors above and below and on opposite

sides of walls) shall be inspected one hour

after the work finished.

Good housekeeping is essential on all

sites. Combustible materials must be

stored in a safe place outside the

buildings under construction/

refurbishment. Where they have to be

stored within the buildings, areas where

any hot work or other ignition hazard is

present should not be used and

quantities should be kept to a minimum.

Suitable extinguishers of appropriate

types must be at hand and a careful

watch must be kept for fire breaking out

whilst work is in progress.

Originator

This Method Statement has been compiled by:

Director responsible for Health and Safety

AGM Services

Employees Competent to undertake the Works

The undersigned have read and understand the content of this Safety Method Statement, Risk Assessments and

COSHH Assessments identified in Section A, section B and section C. Consequently, they are considered to be

competent to undertake the operations described in a way that protects their health and safety and that of others.

Name of Employee (BLOCK CAPITALS) Date Signature of Employee