18 - Method Statement Shop Fitting

Metho Metho d Statement – General General Shop Fitti ng Wor k/ General General Maintenance Worktame LTD GENERAL SHOPFITTING –METHOD –METHOD STATEMENT Completed By: Keith Garrett (Director) Descripti Descripti on of Work:

H = High Risk

M = Medium Medium Risk Hazards Hazards

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L = Low Risk/Insignif Risk/Insignif icant H

M

L

Vehicle Vehicle movement ovement in service yard / on site. Undulating ground conditions Various service openings in shop floor Working at height Falling objects Other trades on site Use Use of woodworking woodworking machinery Use of abrasive wheels P oor housekeeping housekeeping Flammable substances Fire on site Deliveries Manual handling MDF / Hard Wood dust

Who may be harmed

Employees mployees Subcontractors Visitors Vis itors General P ublic

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GENERAL SHOPFITTING – SITE SET UP SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS  As bes besto to s c on ontai tai ni ning ng mat materi erials als are t o be b e conf co nfir ir med

1.

All shopfitting shopfitting works including commissioning issioning of services will comply fully with with the Landlord/Client’s Landlord/C lient’s instructions.

2.

The works will be carried out in accordance with with the Contract Manager’s programm programme of works, the Construction Phase Health & Safety Plan, M & Co’s Health & Safety Policy, Risk / COSHH Assessments & S afe Working Practices, Practices, copies of which are in the the site H&S Folder F older held by the S ite Manager.

3.

On arrival arrival at site, vehicles are to be parked in a safe position as indicated indicated by the S ite Management for deliveries only; on completion they are to be parked in accordance with site rules or public pay facilities.

4.

All persons will sign the site booking in/out system at the site entrance entrance when entering or leaving the site

5.

Health & S afety afety Law P oster, oster, First Aid Notice, Site S afety afety Rules, No S moking S igns & Construction Construction Sign Board are to be clearly displayed on the work demise.

6.

A copy of the Construction onstruction P hase Health & S afety P lan will be on site at all times times (within (within the site H&S Folder).

7.

All operatives operatives will receive Health & S afety Site Induction prior to commencing works. M & Co will ensure all operatives on site are competent to carry out the works.

8.

S afety footwear is to to be worn at all times, times, safety helmets and high-vis high-vis vests may be removed at the Site Manager’s discretion provided there is no risk of harm.

9.

Sub-contractors ub-contractors will not be permitt permitted ed to commence work unless the Contract Manager has approved

Metho d Statement – General Shop Fitti ng Wor k/ General Maintenance Worktame LTD

them and they have provided the Site Manager with a risk assessment & method statement for the work.  They will also be required to conform to the above. 10.

Deliveries will be in accordance with the Site Management rules. Where possible, deliveries will generally be undertaken during off-peak hours. A guide will be used to control reversing vehicles or where there is a risk to third parties.

11.

Trolleys / Sack Truck & other mechanical aids will be used wherever possible so as to reduce manual handling down to a minimum; where manual handling is unavoidable & materials & equipment weigh more than 20 KGs, team lifting is to be employed

12.

Only competent certificated persons are permitted to erect, alter or dismantle Tower Scaffolds; these will be inspected prior to each use. Where they are erected for 7 days or more a statutory inspection and report will be undertaken and kept on-site.

13.

Only competent certificated persons are permitted to operate Scissor Lifts / Lifting equipment; such equipment will be accompanied by a Certificate of Thorough Examination. Proof of operatives’ certification will be required.

14.

Materials / equipment will be stored within the unit demise in such a manner so as not to cause an obstruction to walkways or any fire exit / routes.

15.

Waste will be removed regularly from site as agreed with the Site Management. If this is not possible it will be stacked so as not to cause an obstruction until disposal can be arranged

16.

Fire exits will be clearly signed & kept clear, of all obstructions; Fire Stations (Water, Foam, & CO2 Extinguisher, Fire Bell & Fire Procedure Notice) will be located within each work area and where ‘hot works’ is being undertaken. Inward opening fire door to be fitted to 1 hour rated hoarding.

17.

Electrical equipment will be either battery operated or 110v; 240v may be used for battery chargers only.

18.

All hot works will be carried out under a ‘Permit to Work’ issued by the Site Manager / Site Management.

19.

The Site Manager will ensure a First Aid kit is kept on site; A First Aid Notice identifying the name of  the First Aider will be displayed within the unit demise.

20.

Welfare facilities will be provided on-site (afairp), these are to be kept clean & tidy at all times.

21.

The Site Manager will carry out daily safety tours.

22.

All accidents are to be reported to the Site Manager who will ensure first aid is given & the MS-SW accident/near miss report form is completed & retained by the Company Owner.

23.

On completion of the works, all equipment & waste materials will be removed from the site & the area left in a clean & safe condition