Escalator Servicing & Repair Works Risk Assessment/Method Statement

1. Description of the work

The servicing work involves cleaning, checking for wear, lubricant levels, safety switches, clearance gaps and damage.

2. Resources

The work will normally be undertaken by one engineer unless a big repair or

accompanied by a client’s Insurance inspector.

All service work will be performed with PAT tested power tools, hand held battery power tools and non powered hand tools.

Hazardous materials are not expected to be involved in the work programme.

3. Assessment of the major risks.

The floor plates and steps on occasion and specific type of escalator. Where this is the case, lifting should be carried out with assistance.

To avoid any falls, public access to the escalator will be prevented with barriers installed at the top and the bottom. The engineers will also work from the lowest level upward.

To avoid risk from moving components, the escalator will be isolated at the stop switch and controlled with a pendant controller.

Cleaning of the escalator must be conducted only with a PAT tested vacuum cleaner.

The presence of live electrical systems within the pit area (ie the controller) may present a risk during the service programme. All systems must be safely isolated and “locked off” prior to any work on or near to any electrical equipment.

4. Control Measures and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Each escalator will be safely isolated and barriered prior to the

commencement of work both top and bottom

All electrical systems will be safely isolated prior to the commencement of work on or near the team.

When carrying out work which may generate dusts, fumes or flying particles, wear all necessary and appropriate PPE.

Follow all the Preventive and Protective measures in the Risk assessments.

5. Emergency Procedures

Tecno personnel will follow the site emergency procedures. All accidents will be reported in accordance with our Health and Safety Policy and any reportable accidents will be notified in accordance with RIDDOR 2013.

6. Information

A copy of this method Statement/Risk Assessment will be kept in each escalator service van and will be followed by all service engineers.

The Risks will be controlled by adopting the Preventive and Protective Actions in the Assessments referred to in the Method Statement will be discussed with the appropriate Site Supervisor and all Service Engineers will be informed.

7. Monitoring

Servicing will be monitored by the Tecno Service Manager who will ensure compliance with the Method Statement.

8. Environmental

All waste must be controlled and disposed of in the correct manner.

All emissions as a result of work practices eg (noise, air pollution, vapours, and waste water) must be controlled. Where appropriate and before work commences the relevant controls will be discussed and agreed between both parties, if necessary the control measures will be noted on the permit to work.

All incidents and spillages must be reported immediately.

Where work/contracts involve the use of chemicals/hazardous materials, all control measures and procedures must be followed. This will include correct storage and handling of hazardous chemicals/paints/oil’s and greases, where appropriate all containers to be correctly stored in bunded areas, and drip trays to be used where necessary.

9. ESCALATOR SERVICE WORK 9.1 LOCATION ON SITE AND GENERAL PROCEDURE MAJOR RISKS

a) Upon arrival on site, report to the site manager and follow all the given instructions for site specific Health and Safety issues including any relevant Asbestos Information from the onsite survey report. b) Wait for a suitable gap in the escalator traffic and erect barriers and Service notices at firstly the entry point and then the exit point. c) Switch the system off at the stop switch, locate and become familiar with all the emergency stop buttons and equipment isolators. d) Ensure safe access and egress by keeping all through routs free from obstructions and tripping hazards. e) Ensure that all stored items are within the barrier systems.

POSSIBLE ASBESTOS SAFE ACCESS/EGRESS WORKING ENVIRONMENT GENERAL SITE WORK FALLING DOWN ESCALATOR

9.2 CARRYING OUT THE PIT SERVICE WORK

PROCEDURE MAJOR RISKS

a) Lift one of the floor plates and isolate the system at the Engineers Stop. NOTE- The Controller panel must never be opened unless the system has been isolated at the mains and “locked off” b) Clean the pit with a vacuum cleaner. c) Check the chain tension, check for wear and the lubricant level. d) Plug in the pendant control and check the safety switches by inching the escalator. NOTE –Keep all parts of the body, clothing, tools ect well away from the moving escalator parts. e) Remove the pendant control, reset the Engineers stop, leave the pit and replace the floor plate f) Repeat the above steps at the other pit. General Note – For some escalator systems it will be necessary to remove at least 1 step to gain access to the motor, gearbox and lubricants.

ELECTRICAL HAZARDS MANUAL HANDLING FALLING DOWN THE ESCALATOR HAND TOOLS and EQUIPMENT FALLING OBJECTS ENTANGLEMENT CRUSHING BY MOVING ESCALATOR

SERVICE & REPAIR

RISK ASSESSMENT – SUBJECTS COVERED

CRUSHING BY MOVING ESCALATOR

ELECTRICAL HAZARDS

FALLING DOWN ESCALATOR

FALLING OBJECTS

FLYING PARTICLES

HAND HELD TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

MANUAL HANDLING/LIFTING

SAFE ACCESS AND EGRESS

SITE WORKING ENVIRONMENT

WORKING ON “LIVE” ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

ESCALATOR SERVICING & REPAIRS

RISK ASSESSMENT FOR - CRUSHING BY THE ESCALATOR NATURE/LOCATION OF HAZARD

1. Entrapment and crushing between the escalator steps. 2. Entrapment and crushing between the steps and the pit floor.

3. Entrapment and crushing between all moving and adjacent components.

POSSIBLE RISK TO HEALTH AND SAFTEY Very severe to fatal injuries. PERSONS AT RISK All engineers with any part of the body within the pit areas. Any other persons with access to an unprotected pit.

PREVENTIVE AND PROTECTIVE ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN ACTION WHEN

1. Ensure that barriers are erected to keep unauthorised ALWAYS Persons away from the pit areas.

2. Test all relevant safety switches prior to commencement ALWAYS Of work.

3. Only use the pendant control for moving the escalator from ALWAYS Within the pit.

4. Check and make sure that all guards and safety devices are ALWAYS In place prior to moving the escalator.

5. Prior to moving the escalator ensure that all parts of the body, ALWAYS Clothing, ect are well away from all moving parts.

6. Prior to moving the escalator, ensure visually that no other ALWAYS Person is in danger of entrapment or crushing.

7. Ensure that all escalator Service Engineers are thoroughly ALWAYS Trained in the hazards and risks associated with moving Escalators.

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RISK ASSESSMENT FOR - ELECTRICAL HAZARDS NATURE/LOCATION OF HAZARD 1. Portable electrical apparatus.

2. All fixed electrical installations.

3. Static electricity.

These can be used/present during escalator servicing.

POSSIBLE RISK TO HEALTH AND SAFETY 1. Fire. 2. Electric shock. 3. Electrical burns. 4. Explosion. PERSONS AT RISK All service engineers and the public.

PREVENTIVE AND PROTECTIVE ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN ACTION WHEN

1. Erect barriers to keep the public away from electrical hazards. ALWAYS

2. Continue the programme of Portable Appliance Testing (PAT). EVERY 12 MONTHS

3. Ensure all equipment and switches are off before unplugging and plugging in. ALWAYS

4. All repairs and maintenance on equipment to be carried out by a competent electrician. ALWAYS

5. Ensure all equipment is safely isolated and “locked off” prior to removal, repair or maintenance. ALWAYS

6. Avoid wherever possible, any work on “live” equipment. ALWAYS

7. Ensure that all fuse boxes, control panels and all other sources Of live electrical conductors are kept closed and locked when not actively being inspected or maintained. ALWAYS

8. Minimise risk by using battery operated tools and/or 110 vault Equipment centre tapped earth. WHERE POSSIBLE

See also- WORKING ON “LIVE” ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

ESCALATOR SERVICING & REPAIRS

RISK ASSESSMENT FOR - FALLING DOWN THE ESCALATOR

NATURE/LOCATION OF HAZARD Falling from the unprotected top access/egress point or from the steps

POSSIBLE RISK TO HEALTH AND SAFETY Severe to fatal injuries

PERSONS AT RISK

The Service Engineers or to the public

PREVENTIVE AND PROTECTIVE ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN ACTION WHEN 1. Never leave escalator access points unbarriered NEVER

2. Prior to moving the escalator, ensure that there is nobody on it. ALWAYS

3. Whilst working on the escalator, commence work from the bottom and work upwards. ALWAYS

4. Whilst working on the escalator, ensure that it is safely isolated and cannot be moved. ALWAYS

5. Continuously ensure that tools and other items are not left on the escalator. ALWAYS

6. Employ only competent and “safety conscious” engineers and who are aware of the hazards and risks associated with falling down escalators. ALWAYS

ESCALATOR SERVICING & REPAIRS RISK ASSESSMENT FOR - FALLING OBJECTS NATURE/LOCATION OF HAZARD 1. Improperly stored items. 2. During manual transportation of the barriers, floor plates, steps ect. 3. The dropping of tools and materials during the servicing work. This type of hazard is or can be transiently present throughout the site.

POSSIBLE RISK TO HEALTH AND SAFETY Minor or severe or even fatal injuries to all parts of the body

PERSONS AT RISK All employees and the general public

PREVENTIVE AND PROTECTIVE ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN ACTION WHEN 1. Store all items so that they cannot fall. ALWAYS 2. Erect barriers around the top and bottom of the escalator. ALWAYS 3. All transported items should be handled such that they cannot fall. ALWAYS 4. Locate tools and materials during any work activity such that they cannot fall. ALWAYS

ESCALATOR SERVICING & REPAIRS RISK ASSESSMENT FOR - FLYING PARTICLES NATURE/ LOCATION OF HAZARD. 1. Debris removal of brushes, brooms, vacuum cleaners ect. This type of hazard can be generated during cleaning of the escalator.

POSSIBLE RISK TO HEALTH AND SAFETY

Minor to severe eye injuries with possible permanent loss of sight.

PERSONS AT RISK All Service Engineers and others in the area.

PREVENTIVE AND PROTECTIVE ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN ACTION WHEN 1. When engaged in activities with produce flying particles, endure that all non-essential personnel are beyond the reach of potential particles. ALWAYS 2. If a person walks into the danger zone, cease the operation until the area is cleared. ALWAYS 3. Where particles may strike an adjacent worker or passer by, erect a temporary barrier to contain the particles. ALWAYS 4. When involved in any form of work that which may produce flying particles, wear eye protection and other safety equipment where appropriate. ALWAYS

ESCALATOR SERVICING & REPAIRS

RISK ASSESSMENT FOR - HAND HELD TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT NATURE/LOCATION OF HAZARD 1. Hand held power tools. 2. Small tools eg knives, screwdrivers, files, hammers, spanners ect. Small tools are likely to be used by all engineers.

POSSIBLE RISK TO HEALTH AND SAFETY Both minor or major cuts and bruises to predominantly the fingers and hands.

PERSONS AT RISK Most personnel at some time are at risk to this type of injury.

PREVENTIVE AND PROTECTIVE ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN ACTION WHEN 1. Ensure hand held power tools are switched off and isolated at the mains prior to making any change, repair or maintenance to the tool. ALWAYS 2. Never hold the work piece in the hand whilst working on it with any form of tool. Assess each operation and use jigs or fixtures for the work piece wherever practicable. ALWAYS 3. Always arrange to have both hands behind any tool. 4. Never use hand tools whose handles are missing, loose or damaged. ALWAYS 5. Avoid worn or chipped heads on hammers/mallets ect. 6. Dispose of spanners with splayed jaws or which slip in use. Do not improvise with packing in the jaws or extensions to the handles. ALWAYS 7. Only use tools for their designed purpose ie files are not levers, spanners are not hammers and screwdrivers are not chisels. ALWAYS

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RISK ASSESSMENT FOR - MANUAL HANDLING/LIFTING NATURE/LOCATION OF HAZARD 1. Lifting heavy (over 25kg) or awkward loads unaided e.g, floor plates, steps. 2. Using incorrect lifting techniques. 3. Manual handling without protection to hands and feet (the latter being a high risk when

moving heavy escalator components). This type of work can take place in any part of the site.

POSSIBLE RISK TO HEALTH AND SAFETY 1. Muscular strains. 2. Hernias. 3. Damage to hands and feet. 4. Injuries from falls and collisions.

PERSONS AT RISK All service engineers when involved in manual handling.

PROVENTIVE AND PROTECTIVE ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN ACTION WHEN 1. Avoid any unnecessary movement of loads & ensure route is clear ALWAYS 2. Lighten the load by getting help. WHERE POSSIBLE 3. Use correct lifting techniques such as:- a) Don’t jerk and shove, avoid twisting the body. b) Lift in stages- floor to knee then knee to carrying position. c) Reverse the above when sitting down. d) Lift with the legs keeping the back straight. e) Hold loads close to the body. f) Grip loads with palms not with fingertips and don’t change the grip when carrying. g) Manual Handling Awareness. YEARLY h) Ensure the load does not obstruct the view. ALWAYS 4. Protect the hands and feet where necessary. ALWAYS 5. Carry out an assessment on any hazardous and unavoidable Manual handling operation. AS REQUIRED

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RISK ASSESSMENT FOR - SAFE ACCESS AND EGRESS NATURE/LOCATION OF HAZARD 1. Wet or otherwise slippery pits or escalator steps. 2. Public through routs if obstructed. 3. Steps, corners, fixed obstacles and low head-room not clearly marked. 4. Floor openings (Pit access) not adequately protected. 5. Tripping and projecting hazards.

POSSIBLE RISK AND SAFETY Risk of tripping, slipping, falling or collision with subsequent injury.

PERSONS AT RISK All Service Engineers and the public.

PREVENTIVE OR PROTECTIVE ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN ACTION WHEN 1. Mop up all spillages immediately. ALWAYS 2. Identify all public access routes and keep free from obstruction. ALWAYS 3. Keep the floor plates in situ unless access to the pit is needed. ALWAYS 4. Ensure that all stored items are within the barriered areas. ALWAYS 5. Avoid all tripping and projecting hazards (eg trailing cables, tools, Items in transit, stored items ect). ALWAYS

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RISK ASSESSMENT FOR - SITE WORKING ENVIRONMENT NATURE/LOCATION OF HAZARD 1. The site toilets are not used hygienically. 2. Omitting to use washing facilities prior to eating or drinking, unhygienic storage of food and drink facilities. 3. Lack of good housekeeping. 4. Untidy storage of tools, equipment and other materials. 5. Inadequate lighting.

POSSIBLE RISK TO HEALTH AND SAFETY 1. Disease. 2. Poisoning. 3. Injuries from tripping and falling. 4. Various injuries (see FALLING OBJECTS and SAFE ACCESS AND EGRESS Assessments). 5.Eye strain, impairment of sight and accidents.

PERSONS AT RISK Potentially any Service Engineer.

PREVENTIVE AND PROTECTIVE ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN ACTION WHEN 1.Use the site toilet facilities provided in hygienic manner. CONTINUOUS 2.Ensure hands are washed prior to eating especially after handling Hazardous substances. Store and consume food and drink in an Hygienic environment. ALWAYS 3.Keep all site work areas generally clean and tidy. ALWAYS 4. Store all tools ect. In a manner such that they do not fall or present A tripping hazard. ALWAYS 5.Arrange for good general illumination without glare plus local Lighting for dangerous processes or where the nature of the work can Induce eye strain or fatigue. Supplement any inadequately lit areas With portable lighting. ALWAYS

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RISK ASSESSMENT FOR - WORKING ON “LIVE” ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT NATURE/LOCATION OF HAZARD Any work involving electrical equipment which is “live”.

POSSIBLE RISK TO HEALTH AND SAFETY 1. Electrical burns 2. Minor to severe or fatal electric shock.

PERSONS AT RISK Service Engineers and any other persons who have access to areas containing “live” electrical equipment.

PREVENTIVE AND PROTECTIVE ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN ACTION WHEN 1. At risk areas must be segregated from other areas by barriers high enough and sturdy enough to prevent access by persons or materials. ALWAYS 2. Access must be restricted to authorised personnel only. ALWAYS 3. All persons working on “live” systems must be fully competent so as to avoid danger and be thoroughly trained in the work and it’s hazards. ALWAYS 4. No person should be allowed to work on “live” systems alone. NEVER 5. Use only suitable tools (insulated). ALWAYS 6. Use protective means such as insulating gloves, materials as screens to prevent shock and short circuit between conductors. ALWAYS 7. Provide insulated mats and stands. ALWAYS 8. Keep the working area tidy and free from trip hazards. ALWAYS

ESCALATOR RAMS REVIEW & SIGN OFF PAGE

1st Issue Date: September 2013 Review Date: July 2017 Next Review Date: July 2018

Reviewed: Alan Murphy CMIOSH Title: Health, Safety & Quality Manager Date: 26/07/2017

Signed:

Authorisation: Martin Gayle CEO Title: Company Director Date: 26/07/2017

Signed:

Issue No: 3