HEALTH & SAFETY PLAN & METHOD STATEMENT FOR...

DMS Issue 01 Dated 16.01.14 Beeston Square

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HEALTH & SAFETY PLAN & METHOD STATEMENT

FOR THE

DEMOLITION & SITE CLEARANCE

at

THE SQUARE BEESTON NG9 2JG

TOTAL RECLAIMS DEMOLITION LTD

Approved by: ………………………….. Total Reclaims Demolition Ltd Melvyn Robert House Bakerbrook Ind Est., Wigwam Lane Hucknall Nottingham NG15 7SZ


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GENERAL This method statement has been prepared to demonstrate the safe working method for the demolition of the small buildings to the front of the site. This is to be read in conjunction with the drawings and Hazard surveys. This method statement is intended to be a live document in accordance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007. Any amendments to this method statement due to unforeseen circumstances will be agreed in writing by the Project Director, Safety Adviser, Project Supervisor & forwarded to the C.A. as necessary.


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1. LOCATION OF THE WORKS The works are located and includes units 28-4 at Beeston Square Beeston Nottingham NG9 2JG. 2. EXTENT OF THE WORKS The works, in summary, involves the demolition of the units as instructed by the client

To include:

• The PC is to carry out all service disconnections feeding the site, Including any overhead services. All services are to be terminated outside the footprint of the site for safety purposes and written confirmation provided. Please Note: Start date to be confirmed when written confirmation is received;

• Erection of protective 2.4m Heras type fencing to encompass any site boundaries required and those openings created by the works to ensure prevention of unauthorised access;

• Protection at all times of adjacent properties and those accessing same; • Protection at all times of adjacent roadways and pavements and those accessing same;

Liaising with neighbouring property owners/representative; • Provision of fully trained NFDC/NDTG Site Supervisor for the duration of the project; • Provision of suitable and sufficient welfare facilities to meet the Construction (Design • & Management) Regulations 2007; • Provision of fully trained CSCS/CCDO & CPCS workforce; • Removal of any Asbestos containing materials – BY PC prior to arrival of TRD; • Soft-stripping of units; • Demolition of structures in line with BS6187:2000;

RETAINING ITEMS Surrounding units 3. PROGRAMME OF WORKS Working hours: Are to be generally 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM Monday to Friday; Commencement date: TBC Duration: 4 days The general programme for each structure will be as follows:- Documentation & Notification

Obtain Section 80-82 notification from Local Council; Posting, by hand, of courtesy notices advising of the impending demolition to all properties situated to the boundary of the site and those adjacent the site (including emergency contact no’s etc.); Obtain service termination confirmation notices from PC; & Safety Plan and fully detailed method statement and provision of same to respective parties;


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Site Set-Up Installation of welfare facilities; Implementation of site fire plan including fire and assembly points etc. – BY PC; Installation of temporary services to facilitate welfare facilities (by others) – BY PC; Installation – segregation/signing of internal traffic routes and access/egress point; Erection of site fencing; Designation of machine over-night secure zone; Designation of internal vehicle turning points (as required); Designation of site parking facilities; Designation of further zones as required.

Service / Hazardous area Investigation & protection

• If appropriate, a competent contractor will be engaged to carry out a CAT scan of the site and mark all findings;

• Careful investigation as to the exact layout of drains etc. feeding the adjacent occupied depot will be carried out and the layout marked. Road plates will be placed over any construction traffic cross-over points to prevent damage;

• Investigation and protection of any public sewers which run across the site.

Removal of contaminants/hazardous substances

It is our policy that all hazardous materials are removed, wherever possible, at the initial stage of the project to prevent additional exposure / double handling and enable safe, uninterrupted execution of the soft-strip & demolition stage of works. Materials noted include:-

• Fibre Glass (MMMF); Section 62 & Duty of Care consignment notes will be forwarded to the CDM Co-Ordinator for inclusion within the H&S File.

Demolition – Following confirmation that all safety issues have been addressed and all

operatives are aware of specific hazards, works will commence:- • Structural demolition of structures in pre-determined sequence employing

mechanical means; • Sifting of materials for removal from site; • Clearance of site to suitable standards.

4. EXISTING SERVICES Liaison with the PC’s on site representative will be initiated to obtain written confirmation of disconnection of services prior to commencement of the works. Do not commence works without this information. All works are down to slab only.


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Prior to any works commencing, full investigation will take place to ensure that all isolation / disconnection works to relevant services have been completed and there are no remaining live services and that all pipes and cables have been isolated. Written confirmation will be received from the PC; – IF YOU DO NOT HAVE COPY OF DISCONNECTION CONFIRMATION DO NOT START – SPEAK DIRECTLY WITH TRD’S PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR. Internal temporary electricity will be supplied by use of generators. These will be sited to prevent disturbance to neighbouring properties through noise/fumes etc. and will be effectively earthed. All cables off will be suitably marked and placed so as to prevent tripping and damage. Portable & hand held electric tools shall not exceed 110v and shall be inspected as per the established maintenance system:- User Check - Weekly Visual Inspection - Monthly Combined inspection and test before use and thereafter 3 monthly. Central & task lighting will be installed as appropriate and conform to BS & IEE standards. 5. SAFETY PROCEDURES All TOTAL RECLAIMS DEMOLITION operatives will be made aware of the extent and location of the works, informed of any restricted areas and possible areas where interaction with operatives or others is liable to be hazardous. DANGER DEMOLITION signs and exclusion zone barriers will be erected to all areas as required. Any additional signage will be erected as required. All areas referred to in the Location and Description of the works are closely surrounded by a ‘live’ shopping Centre environment. Extreme caution will be implemented when access and egress to the site is required. TOTAL RECLAIMS DEMOLITION employees will ensure that the site is maintained in a clean and tidy manner. Removing scrap metals and debris from the work area progressively. (Good housekeeping). Special Care will be taken to eliminate the risk of FIRE where hot cutting works are required. All `hot works` will be under Permit to Work Systems to be implemented by the Construction Manager. Fire extinguishers of a suitable type will be on hand, as will a banksman assigned to fire watch. NB Cold cutting to be employed where there is a risk of lead coatings.


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6. ACCESS AND EGRESS Existing traffic use & restrictions: The site is bounded by a ‘live’ shopping centre and town center environment and as such there will be a great deal of Pedestrian traffic in the area.

• No access is permitted via any entry point other than the insitu point as depicted on the traffic plan by the Total Reclaims Demolition;

• The working area is to be segregated by use of Heras type fencing, from surrounding areas to ensure full security is provided;

• The Buildings are sited immediately adjacent to further occupied dwelling boundaries. Ensure that security of the site is in place and inspected at end of each shift and any other safety measure – to include installation of temporary heras fencing.

• The site is contained within a ‘live’ shopping centre environment. Therefore careful preplanning of vehicular / construction traffic, particularly for heavy plant delivery is to be carried out.

• Occupants of the neighbouring properties will require unrestricted access to their properties therefore due care, attention and courtesy is to be afforded at all times – ensure that movement of TRD plant/vehicles & waste transfers is programmed not to coincide with peak movement times;

• Ensure due regard to pedestrians, particularly children frequenting the adjacent properties is provided throughout the duration of the works.

• Due to the site location being within a shopping Centre environment, care must be taken to prevent dust, pollution and debris from causing potential danger for both children and their tutors ;

• There are pavements to the front of the site therefore ensure due regard to pedestrians, particularly children is provided throughout the duration of the works.

• Access to the site is via the insitu hardstanding driveway – ensure that this area is segregated off and suitable signage erected warning of demolition zone etc.;

• In all cases due care, attention and safety is to be afforded to those persons/vehicles accessing the surrounding environment;

• Due to the continuity of the surrounding environment careful planning for access/egress of vehicular traffic is required.

• Ensure banksman appointed to oversee all movements on/off site.

Access/Egress:- From the Access roads around the Square

• Internal traffic system to be installed:- By PC a) Erection of Heras type security fencing panels to segregate internal roadway; b) Erection of lockable gated access panels to segregation point to permit vehicles access

to the site and prevent unauthorised access; The following controls will be initiated at this access/egress point.

• This route will be manned at ‘peak’ periods to control traffic flow and aid others accessing the surrounding areas.


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• Signage will be erected to advise all persons accessing the site to ‘sign in’ at the site office;

• Signage will be erected depicting the internal designated transit / parking route and site office with site contact telephone number;

• Signage will be erected at suitable points on the site boudary warning of site access point; • The insitu gate will be locked at ‘quiet’ times.

Particular care is to be afforded by all operatives and operators of plant when accessing / leaving site due to the continuity of the roadway & footpath which crosses this cross-over point. Pavement protection is to be installed in compliance with NR&SWA. A copy of the access / egress route and site contact telephone number will be held within the main office of Total Reclaims Demolition and faxed to any contractor engaged for the removal of materials or the supply of plant and machinery prior to movement taking place. This will ensure suitable warning is given to site and enable traffic movements to be pre-planned. A banksman will be employed for movements of construction plant / vehicles across any cross over point and all drivers of construction traffic will adhere to the existing applicable speed restrictions. These access gates will be kept closed with an operative assigned to oversee all movements. All other access gates will be locked and secured against trespass. 7. SAFETY ARRANGEMENTS C&D Consultancy are the nominated Safety Officers of TOTAL RECLAIMS DEMOLITION. Their role is to make periodic site visits to advise on Health & Safety matters, to assess hazards and risks, ensure adequate controls are implemented and monitored and to assist in the on-going training of company operatives.


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8. IDENTIFIED HAZARDS ( MECHANICAL & PHYSICAL)

1. The close proximity to a ‘live’ shopping Centre environment; Children in the area will be

an on going risk.

2. Noise and Dust are environmental hazards affecting both operatives and people in the immediate vicinity during demolition and loading procedures.

3. Premature collapse of all or part of the structure, during the demolition process.

4. Occupied properties abut site boundaries therefore liaise with property owners and ensure

no works causes damage to boundary fencing/brickwork etc.

5. The danger of Fire due to hot cutting methods and the presence of oils or other inflammable substances and materials.

6. The nature of intended work at height creates an on going hazard during the removal

process. 7. Falls from height, falling materials and tools, slips, trips, cuts and scrapes.

RISK ASSESSMENTS FOR SITE SPECIFIC HAZARDS ARE INCLUDED. 9. OPERATIVES AND TRAINING There will be one fully trained NFDC/NDTG site supervisors involved in the project with overall site control assigned to TBA. All operatives to be employed on site will have completed the Safety Awareness Course for Demolition Operatives. All operatives are bona-fied 'Ticket' holders or under training for such. All personnel will adhere strictly to the Codes of Practice for Demolition BS 6187:2000. Site Induction will be carried out prior to commencement of the project and Tool Box talks will be given by the Site Manager. Tool box talks will be given on assignment of work tasks and additional talks given on a weekly basis. All further training deemed necessary to carry out the safe conclusion of the works will be appropriated. Specialist training courses e.g.; MEWP, Abrasive Wheels, will be carried out to suit requirements. 10. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT The following items of Personal Protective Equipment will be worn on site by all operatives.


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i ALL SITE PERSONNEL: Gloves, Goggles, Respiratory Protection, Safety Boots, Hard Hats, Reflective Jackets/vests, Dust masks (EN149FFP2S) ii HOT-CUTTING OPERATIVES As i above, gauntlets, flame retardant overalls, tinted visor All PPE will be issued to operatives as and when conditions of work and or when deterioration of existing issue is noted. Each operative is responsible for ensuring the good condition of his PPE. (Regulation 11. PPE Regs’ 1992 ) The Site Supervisor will monitor all PPE on a daily basis as part of the on going Health & Safety programme. A register of all PPE issued is kept on site. 11. ACCESS Access to any above ground work areas will be achieved using one or more of the following safe means of access, as appropriate. Approved Tower/Podium scaffolding erected in accordance with manufacturers recommendations; LADDERS OR STEP LADDERS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THIS PROJECT – SUPERVISOR CARRY OUT AN ASSESSMENT FOR EACH AREA REQUIRING ‘WORKING AT HEIGHT’ 12. COSHH AND RISK ASSESSMENT All work covered by this Method Statement will be undertaken with due regard for the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002. TOTAL RECLAIMS DEMOLITION has prepared a series of COSHH assessments to cover substances to be introduced by them during the works, these typically are; 1) Propane ( Including cutting flame ) 2) Mineral oils and greases 3) Concrete and brick dust 4) Hygiene materials Additional assessments will be prepared for any residual materials contained within the building and encountered during the works. Risk Assessments have been carried out as required by the Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999 to document all perceived risks in respect of operations carried out on site. These will be conveyed to all operatives during site induction and made available for the duration of the works. Further assessments will be carried out as the works progress and the necessary controls implemented.


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13. WELFARE ARRANGEMENTS Welfare facilities will be provided by the PC and consist of:-

Site Office accommodation including:- • Sufficient space and seating arrangements for the number of operatives employed on site,

to allow them to take meal breaks with the facility for hot water and food warming. • Washing facilities with a sufficient supply of hot water for the number of operatives

employed, including a supply of soap and towels. • Suitable and sufficient plumbed in toilet facilities. • Clothes drying facility.

Arrangements will be made for all toilets and welfare facilities to be cleaned and restocked on a regular basis. Should the number of operatives on site increase, additional sufficient welfare facilities will be, if required, placed on site. 14. SPECIAL WORKS

i) Refer to Section 6 – Access/egress restrictions; ii) Where there is any risk of interaction or disturbance to neighbouring properties the

site supervisor is to liaise with the property owner and install appropriate safety measures and agree a convenient time in which to complete the works;

iii) Due to the surrounding environment being predominantly children there is a greater risk of unauthorised access, particularly by the children, therefore ensure that full protection to the boundaries is maintained to prevent access.

iv) Ensure suitable and sufficient protection/warning is provided to warn all of the works. Ensure banksmen are appointed to control the access/egress point during delivery /unloading operations;

v) All services feeding the site have been disconnected/isolated by the client. Ensure those certificate/s are in your possession prior to commencement of works.

vi) There is no smoking in any area (other than a specific area designated by the PC), due to high risk to others / building. Where hot-cutting is required all works are to be under TRD’s hot-works permit system with fire watchers appointed. The site supervisor is to inform all site personnel of this rule during site induction and post signage throughout the structure;

vii) Ensure that all necessary safety precautions relating to each required phase of works. viii) It will be mandatory for ALL operatives to wear their correct PPE/RPE and those

working at height to wear safety harness’s on this project. Anyone found not wearing PPE/RPE will be removed from site and wages donated to LOROS – Supervisor to issue all persons with site notice advising of this fact;

ix) Each section to be removed is to be size reduced so as to reduce risk of manual handling issues.

x) Waste removal is to be pre-planned due to the locality of the site. Ensure special consideration is given to those utilising the surrounding facilities;


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15. ARISINGS All arisings from these works will fall into three main categories; 1. Clean Material of Commercial Value. e.g.; Scrap metals. These will be handled with the

necessary care and transported from site by road transport for recycling in full conformance with The Waste (England & Wales) Regulations 2011

2) Concrete and Brick Rubble:- This will be handled in the majority by mechanical methods

and transported off site in full conformance with The Waste (England & Wales) Regulations 2011

3) Paper, Wood and other:- Will be removed from site via road transport and where

applicable will be in full conformance with in full conformance with The Waste (England & Wales) Regulations 2011

16. PUBLIC / OTHER / EMPLOYEES SAFETY Site Fencing The site fencing will be erected. Clear access must be left to all other buildings that are on the site.The structural integrity of the fencing will be inspected on a daily basis and any damaged repaired immediately. The safety of the General Public and the neighbouring occupied properties is of paramount importance to the operation. Particularly those accessing the public footpaths, and occupants accessing their dwellings/gardens. Banksmen will be employed and movements / demolition of sensitive areas designed so as to reduce risk to the lowest level practicable. Danger Demolition signs will be erected in prominent locations around the boundary of the site to warn of the dangers of access to the working area and `Caution Construction Traffic` signs positioned adjacent the access /egress points. In addition Heras type fencing panels will be mounted to create exclusion zones around hazardous areas (i.e. openings to floors etc.) and the working areas as work dictates. 17. PROJECT MANAGEMENT CLIENT

Tel: Fax: e-mail: Mobile: Contact Site Contact Site Tel:


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CDM CO-ORDINATOR

As client Tel: Fax: e-mail: Mobile: Contact PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR – Demolition Phase

B&K Construction Tel: Fax: e-mail Mobile: Contact APPOINTED SUB-CONTRACTOR General Waste Removal: Wards Recycling Contact: David Ward Ilkeston Tel: 0115 930 5899 Derbyshire Fax: 0115 930 4788 Mobile: 07971 962295 e-mail: [email protected]


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Main Office Tel: 0115 963 2009 Estimating Director - Melvyn Cross Jnr Mobile Tel: 07764 778 319 Contracts Director - Mark Cross Mobile Tel: 07764 778 321 Contracts /Safety Manager - Joe Childs Mobile Tel: 07966506001 Full-time Demolition Site Supervisor - TBA Mobile Tel: Project Co-Ordinator 1 - Dustine Rhodes Direct Dial Tel: 0115 9834 854 Project Co-Ordinator 2 - Jason Cross Direct Dial Tel: 0115 9834 855 Administration Officer - Winnie De’pu Direct Dial Tel: 0115 9834 853 QHS&E Manager - Stella Wright MIDE Direct Dial Tel: 0115 9834 859 Mobile Tel: 07967 101987 Estimating/vehicle/plant assistant – Amy Cross Direct Dial Tel: 0115 9834 857 Training Co-Ordinator - Marcus Williams Tel: 0115 9632009 Emergency 24 hour call out No. Joe Childs Tel: 07966506001

Melvyn Cross Jnr

Estimating Director

07764 778 319

Mark Cross

Project Director

07764 778 321

Stella Wright MIDE

Company Secretary

Health & Safety

07967 101 987

George Yates

Site Supervisor

07764 778 322

Sub-Contractor

Site Supervisor

Sub-Contractor

Site Operatives

CCDO Demolition Operatives CPCS Plant Operatives

Dustine Rhodes

Project Co-Ordinator


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Safety Advisor C&D Consultancy Contact: John Woodward FIDEng; Tel: 07870 404906 As safety advisers it is their responsibility to create, at all levels within the Company:- • a positive approach to accident prevention; • to maintain the positive measures in place, • to raise the level of safety awareness at all places of works, • to improve the Company’s safety record; • to undertake periodic inspections of the work places to ensure that the highest standards of

Health & safety are achieved; • to undertake investigations of reportable accidents, dangerous occurrences and/ or near

misses; • to make recommendations to prevent any reoccurrence. Mr Melvyn Cross Jnr. will have overall responsibility for safety issues specific to the project. It is his responsibility to make arrangements for the Management of Health, Safety & Welfare at all of the company sites or workplaces wherever they may be and ensure co-ordination of company safety measures with other contractors, subcontractors, clients and safety representatives on the same project. It is his responsibility to make arrangements for the control of risk on company sites, programme the works in the most appropriate order and method of working and provide adequate and suitable equipment for the safe execution of the works. The Demolition Site Supervisor will be TBA who will have responsibility for on site operations. It is his responsibility to understand the Company Safety Policy, be conversant with statutory safety regulations and content of the Project Health & Safety Plan and ensure that it is brought to the notice of all employees, particularly new starters. Carry out all work in accordance with its requirements and bring to the notice of the Contracts Director any improvements or additions which he thinks necessary. COMMUNICATION On a daily basis communication will be relayed from the site supervisor to the Project Director. Should it be deemed necessary the Project Director will relay findings to other members of the project team, which will include the CDM Co-Ordinator, SO, Safety Advisor and / or sub-contractor. Any exchange of design information as required will be advised to the CDM Co-Ordinator. A poster will be displayed in the site canteen/messroom asking all persons working on the site to bring to the attention of the Site Supervisor any matters relating to health and safety which they think require remedial action. Site Management will consider their comments and take appropriate action. They will inform the person who raised the issue of the action taken or the reason why no action has been taken. If the Site Management raises any health issues with Contractor's Supervisors or employees, they will record an entry in the site diary, outlining the problem and action taken.


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An internal weekly progress meeting will be held with all project management personnel. 18. PROJECT RESOURCES Mechanical & Loading operations: 1 No. 6 tonne mini digger + grab attachment Flat Bed Lorry (3Tonne) Rubbish Skips Crew Vans Access Equipment: 1 no. /podiumTower Scaffold units LADDERS OR STEP LADDERS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THIS PROJECT – SUPERVISOR CARRY OUT AN ASSESSMENT FOR EACH AREA REQUIRING ‘WORKING AT HEIGHT’ Hand Tools Sledge Hammers Mattocks Shovels Wheel Barrows etc. Misc 19. METHOD SITE SET UP SITE SUPERVISOR DUTIES: • Liase with any adjoining properties to ensure all are aware of the works. • Collate all applicable information relating to requirements of adjoining properties regarding

access, movement etc. • Liase with main office / Local Authority to ensure all applicable licenses etc. are in place for

the specific works area. • Site all applicable signs (all visitors report to site office / danger demolition / hard hat signs

etc), including main Contract sign, if depicted within tender documentation. • Erect additional fencing as required. • Carry out inspection of all fencing etc. to ensure security is maintained and put in appropriate

additional measures where required. SITE COMPOUND: By TRD WELFARE FACILITIES:

• Site supervisor / designated person: Section 80 building control etc. within site cabin.

• Inspect washing/toilet facilities and provide additional materials (cleaning, soap, towels etc.). • Set up hot water facilities. • Arrange for competent contractor to inspect electric supply and issue certificate of same.


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METHOD STATEMENT SECTION REMEMBER – EACH OPERATIVE TO READ

RESPECTIVE SECTIONS ONLY i.e. if an operative is only involved in soft-strip he will not need to read ‘mechanical demolition’– keep it simple and show on allocation of

tasks; If you need a method amending do not start the task until this is in place;

If you are unsure on anything – Ask your supervisor; If you see a safer way of doing anything – Speak to your supervisor;

If you see an unsafe situation – Report immediately to your supervisor;


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METHOD 1.1 SERVICE INVESTIGATION / INSTATEMENT

• NOTE: o ALL SERVICES ON THIS PROJECT ARE TO BE DISCONNECTED/ISOLATED BY

ARRANGMENT OF THE PC.

o Supervisor Note: No certificate = No start 1.1.1 INVESTIGATION: All isolation / diversion / purging of M&E supplies are to be carried out by others therefore written confirmation will be received from the Client by TRD site supervisor before commencement of demolition works. Any retained services will be marked by the PC with suitable high visibility materials and road plates positioned over all cross over points required. 1.2.2 DISCONNECTION / CAPPING OFF OF SERVICES There are no live services onsite. 1.2.3 INSTATEMENT OF CENTRAL AND TASK LIGHTING Where necessary central and task lighting will be installed by a competent electrical contractor. Particular attention will be paid to all emergency exit routes and hazardous areas. RECORDS The site supervisor will ensure that all information relating to location of all capped services is relayed to the CDM Co-Ordinator for inclusion in the File. ASSOCIATED RISK ASSESSMENT No.’s

71, 74

ASSOCIATED LEGISLATION

s.2 of the Health Safety at Work Act 1974 The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 Institution of Electrical Engineers Wiring Regulations Road & Streetworks Act 1991 CDM2007

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METHOD 1.2 WELFARE / STORAGE FACILITIES

• To be provided by PC


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METHOD 1.3 SET UP OF EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Site Supervisor to: 1 Position First Aid equipment within site cabin; 2 Designate Fire Marshall – whose duties will include:-

Pre-planning and positioning of fire extinguishers and airhorns Removal of fire extinguishers and air horns at day end to secure unit Reinstatement of same at start of day prior to works commencing Inspection of stairwell lighting daily Inspection of emergency exit route daily to ensure clear Oversee any ‘hot’ works via permit system Direct emergency vehicles into the site.

3 Designate Muster Point 4 Organise instatement of fire extinguishers with site supervisor. 5 Post emergency exit signs and Emergency Layout Fire Plan to all floors; 6 Post emergency procedures within site welfare unit; EMERGENCY PROCEDURES First Aid The requirements for first aid provision are contained in the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations and the Approved Code of Practice to the Regulations.

A first aid box is provided in the [Site Supervisor’s Office]. The contents are as indicated in the Company Safety Policy. The Site First Aider will be responsible for ensuring that the contents are replaced as necessary. A trained First Aider is available on site. The name of that person and the location of the first aid box is posted in the messroom/canteen.

Medical Assistance

The phone number of the nearest hospital and route is displayed on the site notice board.

A copy of the A-Z map for the area with the route to the nearest hospital accident and emergency unit clearly highlighted will be pinned to the wall of the site office with the note `Remove and use in the Case of Emergency`. Nearest Accident & Emergency Hospital: The Queens Medical Centre This site is located at The Square Beeston The site telephone is – MR TBA – Site Supervisor


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EMERGENCY PLAN The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations require every employer to prepare a plan which sets out the action to be taken in the event of any emergency. a. Introduction The aim of this plan is to highlight any situation which will require the evacuation of all or part of the site and to outline the procedure to be followed. This will help to identify quickly whether any personnel are missing and set in motion the rescue procedures.

Possible hazardous situations which may occur are: Fire in cabins or vehicles, explosion or fire in the site area or compound caused by LPG, accidents in confined spaces or scaffold collapses. b. Control Control over any incident will be exercised by the Site Supervisor who will remain at the main assembly point throughout. They will detail one person to act as a guide for the emergency services. The guide should be positioned at the main entrance to the site. c. Communication A representative from the Company will man the site mobile telephone throughout the emergency and will be responsible for alerting the emergency services. d. Assembly Point The assembly point(s) will be at – SITE ACCESS POINT. e. Action on Fire Person discovering the fire:

• Alert other personnel by shouting "FIRE; FIRE; FIRE" or operate the alarm (in the situation where the fire alarm has been disconnected due to the works operate the Air Horn provided).

• If the fire is a small one, attempt to put it out using the appropriate fire extinguisher. DO NOT PUT YOURSELF IN DANGER.

• Go to the assembly point. All Contractors: • Isolate any gas appliances. • Go directly to the assembly point and report to the Site Supervisor. • The Senior Person from each Contractor must check if anyone is missing. At the assembly

point, Contractors are to report to their supervisors and all other persons are to report to Site Management.

Site Supervisor: • On being alerted of an incident, sound the alarm (if appropriate). • Obtain outline details of the emergency and alert the emergency services. • Detail a guide to direct the emergency services onto the site. • Detail a member of the management team to man the telephone. • Go to the assembly point and assess the situation. • Check with Contractors if any operatives are missing. • Standby the Fire Fighting Team (if appropriate).


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• Receive and brief the emergency services, giving the location of the emergency water supplies/hydrants (as appropriate).

f. Action on Explosion or LPG Escape As above, except that no attempt should be made to fight the fire. The Site Supervisor will select a suitable assembly point which is upwind of the gas.

g. Action on Confined Space Accidents • At the first instance of an incident, alert the nearest person who should in turn alert the Site

Supervisor. • The banksman must remain in position. They must not under any circumstances enter the

confined space. They should, with the assistance of others, attempt to pull out any incapacitated person (if they are attached to a safety line and are wearing a safety harness).

• Site Supervisor must ensure that nobody enters the confined space. Rescue procedures will be undertaken by the Fire Brigade on their arrival.

h. First Aid

A first aid kit must be taken to the assembly point. The trained First Aider must report to the Assembly Point.

i. Emergency Services • The Fire Service should be summoned to all the above incidents (f; g or h). The Ambulance

Service must be summoned to any confined space incident, LPG explosion or drowning incident. They should be summoned to any fire or other incident if it is thought that there has been an injury.

• The Site Supervisor at the assembly point will receive and brief the emergency services,

giving details of any missing personnel.

FOLLOWING SITE AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES SET-UP THE SITE SUPERVISOR OR COMPANY SAFETY ADVISOR WILL CARRY OUT THE SITE SPECIFIC INDUCTION TALK. THIS WILL INCLUDE INTERACTION WITH OTHER TRADES / SITE RESTRICTIONS / SITE RULES / EMERGENCY PROCEDURES / SITE COMMUNICATION ETC.

I have read this method statement specific to the work tasks which I am to carry out. I have brought to the attention of the

supervisor any areas of the method which I do not understand and have had them explained. I understand it is my duty to ensure

the safety of myself and others around me and will bring to the attention of the supervisor any unsafe work practices or

conditions which come to my attention. I will wear all necessary PPE/RPE.

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METHOD 1.4 Erection of Heras Type Fencing NOTE #1 – DUE TO NEIGHBOURING PROPERTIES BEING OCCUPIED FULL PROTECTION TO THESE PROPERTIES IS REQUIRED. Scope of works: Erection of fencing to define site boundary line; internal fencing to designate internal zones; protect operatives from hazardous areas (i.e. openings to floors; segregate further contractor/s from demolition zones.

1. Site Supervisor to refer to site layout plan showing exact layout of fencing and access points;

2. Calculate required number of panels / blocks to each area and designate ‘drop off’ area for required number of panels at each elevation;

3. Instruct delivery driver to position required amount at each designated point to reduce manual handling risk;

4. Phase works to ensure unimpeded access for further deliveries (welfare / storage units etc);

5. Site supervisor to appoint ‘gang’ to erect same ensuring all are issued with correct PPE: Safety Boots to protect crushing of feet; Rigger gloves to prevent cuts, grazes etc. and high visibility jacket/vest to ensure visible to all others on site particularly vehicle drivers.

6. Two operatives will be assigned to position bases – these operatives will be instructed in the correct lifting procedures to prevent manual handling problems – and two further operatives will follow through with the fencing panels and fixings.

7. On completion the operatives will affix warning notices to all elevations. 8. The site supervisor to assign one operative to inspect boundary fencing at start and end

of shift to ensure all panels / clips in place etc. Any non-conformities to be reported to supervisor immediately.

ASSOCIATED RISK ASSESSMENT No.’s

75


CDM2007 The Manual Handling Regs





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PLAN HIGHLIGHTING THE UNITS TO BE DEMOLISHED

SOFT STRIP NOTE #1: - PRIOR TO ANY WORKS COMMENCING SPEAK TO THE SITE SUPERVISOR TO ENSURE ALL LOCATIONS OF ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIAL ARE KNOWN – DO NOT REMOVE ANY ITEMS WHICH WILL CREATE DISTURBANCE OF THIS MATERIAL. NOTE #2:- IF YOU LOCATE ANY SUSPECT MATERIAL STOP WORK AND REPORT IT IMMEDIATELY TO THE SITE SUPERVISOR & INFORM OTHERS AROUND YOU. NOTE #3:- CARRY OUT AN ASSESSMENT OF THE WORKS/AREA BEFORE COMMENCEMENT OF TASK – – IF THERE IS TO BE HOT CUTTING ENSURE HOT-WORK PERMIT IN PLACE - IF WORKS WILL CREATE AN OPEN EDGE ENSURE SUITABLE PRECAUTIONS ARE TAKEN AGAINST FALLS (BE IT DURING OR AFTER THE WORKS) – CARRY OUT A NOISE ASSESSMENT AND INSTALL MANDATORY HEARING PROTECTION ZONES AS REQUIRED; NOTE #4:- SOFT-STRIP WORKS WILL GENERATE A LARGE QUANTITY OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. ENSURE THAT MATERIALS ARE REMOVED FROM THE WORKFACE IN A PROGRESSIVE AND SAFE MANNER.


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NOTE #5:- THERE IS TO BE NO SMOKING WITHIN ANY PART OF THE STRUCTURE THROUGHOUT THE WORKS. IF YOU ARE FOUND TO DISOBEY THIS RULE YOU WILL BE DISMISSED. NOTE #6:- ENSURE THAT THERE IS ADEQUATE MEANS OF ESCAPE FROM YOUR WORKING AREA AND FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE AT THE WORK-FACE. ADVISE THE SITE SUPERVISOR OF ANY CHANGES TO ESTABLISHED FIRE EXIT ROUTES THAT ARE CREATED BY YOUR WORKS. NOTE #7: ENSURE OPTIMUM CARE IS TAKEN TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE STRUCTURE TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF OTHERS ADJACENT TO THE WORKING AREA; NOTE #8:- ENSURE GLOVES ARE WORN THROUGHOUT ALL WORKS NOTE #9:- ENSURE A WORKING AT HEIGHT ASSESSMENT IS CARRIED OUT WHERE ANY WORKS AT HEIGHT ARE REQUIRED; The works involves the removal (soft strip) of all internal fittings – to include:- 1. Strip out of internal items to include removal of all redundant services, fixtures, fittings,

partitioning, floor coverings etc; PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT:- All operatives will receive on site induction and additional tool box talks to ensure they are aware of hazardous areas, any drop-zones and exact location of the works, emergency routes etc. specific to the work zone. Ensure appropriate disconnection certificates are available for services feeding the area. Suitable signage and exclusion zones will be erected to prevent/alert persons of the risk of entering the working area during soft-strip operations. Where removal of items is carried out at height no persons will be allowed to enter the area below the working zone. All access equipment required for the works will be assessed and installed prior to commencement. All works will be carried out by the use of hand tools in a controlled manner. Where necessary barrows/trolleys etc. will be utilised to prevent manual handling problems. All soft strip materials will be removed from site progressively to prevent a build up of combustible materials via the insitu rear fire escape. Priority will be given, at all times, to others within the structure and assistance offered where required. 1. Loose fixtures & fittings i.e. cupboards; shelving; These items will be removed by hand and removed systematically from the work area to the designated waste area for loading into skips for removal from the site. This will be carried out following the generation of a suitable amount of waste materials to prevent a build-up of combustible materials.


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Care will be taken when removing abandoned waste to ensure sharp’s or chemical residues are not present. Suitable PPE will be worn for all works. A manual handling assessment will be carried out before lifting larger items and where the risk cannot be adequately controlled the item will be broken up to aid movement/prevent injury etc. 2 Redundant heating units (overhead & wall mounted) and associated pipework;

Electrical cabling & lighting units; Prior to commencement of any of these removal works an assessment of the surrounding environment will be carried out. The following safety precautions will be carried out:-

Where items are at height:- • the area below will be demarcated as a NO-GO area for all operatives not involved with the

works. • A safe work platform will be erected - tower scaffold or staging unit will be employed

(dependant on space available). This will be erected by competent operatives in accordance with manufacturers recommendations. Toe boards will be affixed.

Where cast iron materials are involved:- • the area below and immediate surrounding area will be demarcated as a NO-GO area for all

operatives not involved with the works. • Plyboard sheets (or similar) will be positioned at adjacent windows; • Goggles (high impact) will be provided and worn; • Carry out a manual handling assessment; Where items are adjacent to asbestos products:- • If possible do not remove the item until the asbestos contractor has carried out his works; • If removal required to aid asbestos contractor, cut off below fixing brackets to prevent

damage to material; Where flammable materials are sited within the vicinity • Appoint fire-watcher to oversee all works and check following completion; • Damp down area; • Position fire blankets to floor areas; • Position fire fighting equipment immediately adjacent work area; • Carry out cold-cut techniques wherever possible. • Work in accordance with Hot-Work Permit. SAFE WORKING: All works will be carried out in a methodical manner working back towards the main fire exit stairwell at all times. Pipework will be cut out using either quick-cut or hot cut methods or where risk of fire pipe cutters will be employed. Cables to overhead heater units will be severed using cable cutters and the hanging brackets unbolted wherever possible or severed using Stihl saws. Wall mounted heaters/radiators will be prised/dismantled from their fixings and carted from the work area. Associated pipework/cables will be removed in a methodical manner using cable cutters / Stihl Saws.


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Lighting units will be have their cables severed and the units prised free from their fixings. All waste steelwork/pipework will be removed to the designated storage area. 2. Suspended Ceilings/lining boards; Prior to commencement

• the area below will be demarcated as a NO-GO area for all operatives not involved with the works.

• A safe work platform will be erected in the form of tower scaffold units, the space available will dictate on the size of the unit. This will be erected by competent operatives in accordance with manufacturers recommendations. Toe boards will be affixed.

Each tile will be lifted and dropped onto the floor area behind. Once the designated section has been removed the operatives will relocate the work platform and further operatives will clear the waste materials. This process will continue until all panels are removed. Once exposed the support gridwork will be snipped into small sections and snipped just below the hanger so as not to disturb the main ceiling. Clearance of materials will be carried out following temporary stopping of the works to ensure safety of the clearance operatives. 4 Removal Of Sanitary Ware Confirmation of isolation of water supply to be obtained before commencement of these works. These units will be removed carefully by either unscrewing fixings or where this is unsuitable, carefully breaking into surrounding brickwork to release. The individual units will be removed and placed within a designated storage area. 5 Removal Of Doors / Glazed Screen Operatives will work in pairs for these works. The doors will be unscrewed from their fixings and carefully lowered to floor level. Prior to removal of glazed screens tape will be affixed to the glazed section to contain glazing should breakage occur during removal. 6 Internal partitioning glazing:- This will be broken out. Prior to commencement of works the area will be classed as a no-go area for all operatives not involved with the works. To ensure shattering of glazing is reduced the glazing sections will be taped prior to the operatives commencing with breaking out the material. Working from the front section only, operatives will break the glazing employing a broom handle (or similar long handled tool) pushing the material into the contained room behind. Attention will be paid to any broken glazing remaining to the frame surround to ensure safe later removal of the frame. Once all complete the resultant broken glazing will be swept up and removed. Plasterboard partitioning (non-reinforced):- All works will commence from the upper section employing hand tools. Prior to commencement suitable and sufficient PPE/RPE will be issued to include ½ face masks to P3 standard, disposable coveralls, goggles, gloves etc. See specific method for removal of MMMF materials.


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Employing hand tools the operatives will commence with removing the plasterboard covering from the uppermost section to expose the MMMF materials behind - See specific method for removal of MMMF materials. To control dust release localised sprays of water will be applied as required and a polythene covering will be placed to the floor area to enable easier clearance of the waste and prevent double handling of the plaster which could lead to excessive dust within the atmosphere. The timber support grid will be removed following removal of the partition covering by use of hand tools and size reduced for easier transportation. All protruding nails will be hammered over.

7. Removal Of Carpets / Linoleum Operatives will, using hand tools, carefully prise carpets from their initial gripper strip. To minimise manual handling issues the section of carpet will be cut, employing Stanley knife, into manageable sections. The carpet will then be rolled as it is lifted and a further operative will remove all associated gripper strips to ensure safety of others within the area.

8. Removal of floor tiles (non-asbestos) Where fungal deposits are noted these will be sprayed a minimum of 24 hr previously, with an application of fungicidal liquid. One gang of operatives will be appointed to carry out these works. The tiles will be lifted using suitable hand tools in as whole a section as possible. The lifted tiles will be immediately be placed within a wheel barrow and transported to the designated waste area to prevent tripping hazards for the further soft-strip works.

9. Removal of glazing Operatives will, working off tower scaffold units, remove the edging strips to expose the frame. The fixing points will then be unscrewed and the glazing panel lowered directly onto 1000 gauge polythene and wrapped to protect. 10. Removal Of Timber Floors An ‘Antec’ mobile webbing lifeline (EN795 Class B) will be anchored to suitable points outside of the exclusion zone to enable easier access for repositioning etc. The lifeline will be tensioned with the ratchet. A maximum of two operatives with fixed lanyards are permitted to be attached to this lifeline at any one time. Following clipping on and accessing into the works zone operatives works will commence at the furthest point from the access/egress point to ensure safe access/egress is achieved at all times and ensure operatives are working away from the open edge. Flooring boards will be lifted progressively working back at all times – to provide a suitable opening. Following removal operatives will unclip from outside the exclusion zone and a suitable barrier erected to prevent others from accessing the area. Once this is in place a tower scaffold unit will be positioned to the floor below with the work platform positioned at a suitable height to enable the operative to work comfortably for the removal of remaining floor boards. Operatives will then commence with barring off the floor boards and depositing behind the tower unit to prevent destabilisation issues etc. The tower scaffold will be repositioned as work dictates.


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11. Removal of joists Where joist require removal following removal of floor coverings works will be carried out from the floor below off tower scaffold units to prevent risk of falls. The tower unit will be erected in line with manufacturers recommendations by a suitably PASMA trained operative. The unit will be positioned beneath the work area and the exposed joists will be released in the same manner following reduction of walls where necessary to expose the ends and barred off onto the floor. Again this material will be cleared from the floor area periodically to promote good housekeeping issues.

11. Snagging Where snagging works are required i.e. removal of brackets and other items to column facings / external walls etc. appropriate safe access and Hot-Work permits will be actioned. Using hot cutting equipment all steelwork will be cut flush. Removal of waste All resultant arisings will be sorted, where necessary, removed from the work area and positioned either:- Scrap – within designated waste skips for later removal; Waste – combustible – within designated area to be loaded into either waste skips/rollon/off containers or flat-bed transport for removal to a suitable disposal point under Waste Management ‘Duty of Care’ procedures. Environmental Monitoring This will be carried out throughout the duration of the demolition works. The site supervisor will carry out monitoring on a continuous basis with regards to noise, dust, disturbance etc. Should works dictate, damping down procedures will be carried out during the demolition and loading operations to ensure migration of dust within the surrounding area is minimised. ASSOCIATED RISK ASSESSMENT No.’s

10, 13, 14, 17, 22, 27; 32; 40, 53, 70; 76; 80; 84; 105; 110


s.2 of the Health Safety at Work Act 1974 Working at Height Regs 05; CDM2007 Manual Handling Regs Control of Noise at Work 2005 PUWER 98 COSHH 2002 PPE Regs. 92




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DEMOLITION MECHANICAL: The buildings will be demolished by remote demolition methods employing a 360 excavator fitted with various attachments. Where controlled demolition works are required where there is risk of interaction with others the site supervisor will position banksmen at designated points. Working from a designated point the elevations will be demolished in a controlled manner with all brickwork brought into the footprint at all times away from the high risk area. Such areas will be carried out at ‘quiet times’ following consultation with the appropriate affected parties. Once the designated section of structure is ready for demolition and the site supervisor gives the instruction, all operatives not involved with the works will position themselves at the designated safety zone unless appointed as banksman whereby they will position themselves within their designated view point. Works: Hand separation will have to be carried out and both ends of the demolition area where the units being demolished meet the other units that are to remain in place. This will be carried out using hand held low vibration demolition breakers with operatives working off a scaffold platform erected by a competent scaffolding contractor. Once the seperations have been carried out the remainder of the demoltion will be by remote demolition methods employing a 360 excavator fitted with various attachments. The mechanical reduction works will be from top down with the demolition machine reaching in to its furthest point at the top level and staggering the cut lower down to produce a natural run off of materials, so far as is reasonably practical. In this way overloading of remaining concrete panels shall be reduced to its lowest expectation. This reduction process shall be continuous in a progressive and systematic manner. During all reduction operations, the machine operator, together with his supervisor, shall continuously assess the integrity of each section of the structure being reduced at that time. Where any ambiguity exists as to the continued integrity of any adjacent section the works are to suspended and an action plan formulated to deal with any potential problem. During all structural reduction operations, the operator of the demolition rig will leave sufficient bracing to maintain stability allowing him to carefully reduce the building elements in a piecemeal manner. Throughout the duration of the works, all operatives shall be aware of and shall carry out any instructions regarding the safety and integrity of the surrounding environment. Works considered to have a significant impact on the environment shall not be implemented until such


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time as suitable and sufficient control measures have been put into place to reduce such impacts. Noise and dust levels are to be kept to the lowest expectancy. Operations shall be carried out using power fork or grapple where ever possible Once at ground level all deleterious and non-salvaging materials will be removed i.e. timber etc. Environmental Monitoring This will be carried out throughout the duration of the demolition works. The site supervisor will carry out monitoring on a continuous basis with regards to noise, dust, disturbance etc. Should works dictate damping down procedures will be carried out during the demolition and loading procedures to ensure migration of dust within the surrounding area is minimised. Completion Works: The exposed slab will be cleared / protrusions removed etc. to ensure safe movement of plant etc. for the next phase of works. ASSOCIATED RISK ASSESSMENT No.’s

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Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 PUWER 98 PPE Regs 92 CDM2007 Control of Vibration at Work Regs 05 The Control of Noise at Work Regulations BS6187:2000





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