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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
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 third 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
3. Initial marking up of walls and routes will be completed
6. 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
7. Adequate lighting and ventilation for the works will be established
8. Specified personal protective equipment will be worn
9. Materials to the appropriate specification will be routed as required, installed and fixed as
required. All routing will comply with relevant standards
10. 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 documents
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 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
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
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
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 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
Building & shop fitting
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:
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 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
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
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
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.
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 third 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
4. Initial marking up of walls and routes will be completed
11. 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. Adequate lighting and ventilation for the works will be established
13. Specified personal protective equipment will be worn
14. Materials to the appropriate specification will be routed as required, installed and fixed as
required. All routing will comply with relevant standards
15. All ancillary items will be fixed in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions and best
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:
Project Construction Phase Health and Safety Plan, if a notifiable project
Site contract issue Drawings
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
Adequate lighting and ventilation for the works will be established
Specified personal protective equipment will be worn
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
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.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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