method statement and risk assessments

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Grand Union: MS-01 Rev 00

GCL, 2-3 Little Burrows, Welwyn Garden City, Herts Al7 4SP

Prepared By:

Tara Quinn

H&S Manager

Reviewed by:

Stuart Rawlins

Project Manager

Final Review:

Richard Milverton Head of Construction

Approved by:

Matt Cain

Project Manager

St George Ltd

Signed on Behalf of St George Ltd

Matt Cain

Sign:

Signed on Behalf of GCL

Stuart Rawlins

Sign:

Original 24/09/21 Enabling works RAMS

Note: All amendments are highlighted in yellow

CLIENT

St George Ltd

PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR St George Ltd

CONTRACT TITLE Grand Union – phase 2

CONTRACT NO. 0423

SITE ADDRESS: Grand Union Project Office, Wycombe Road, HA0 1RH

GROUND

CONSTRUCTION LTD

Ground House

2-3 Little Burrows

Welwyn Garden

City Herts AL7 4SP

Tel: 020 8238 7000

Email:

[email protected] Project Manager [email protected] Head of Construction

COMMENCE OF WORKS:

TASK DURATION

November 2021

As per programme

Enabling works & Installation of Piling Mat

Method Statement and Risk Assessments

mailto:[email protected]


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CONTROLLED COPY NO. JOB TITLE

01 Stuart Rawlins – GCL Project Manager (Tel: 07887 325634)

02 VJ – GCL Project Engineer (Tel: 07944 682042)

03 Anne Fennessy – GCL H&S Director (Tel: 07903 756982)

04 Tara Quinn – GCL Health & Safety Manager (Tel: 07908 163082)

05 Richard Milverton – Head of Construction (Tel: 07903 764639)

06

Matt Cain – Project Manager (St George Ltd)

Monthly Review By: Name: Signature: Date: Outcome / Status

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Introduction – Scope of Works

Reference Documents

Pre-commencement Requirements

Resources

Materials

Plant

Supervision / Labour

Methodology

Site Layout/ Traffic Management

Programme

Quality

Safety

PPE RISK ASSESSMENTS COSHH

Fire Temporary Works Working at height

Environment

Emergency Procedures and First Aid

Training

1.0 COSHH Assessments

2.0 HAV’s Assessments

3.0 RAMS Briefing Sheet

Contents

Appendices/ Risk Assessments

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1.0 Introduction – Scope of Works

This document outlines the proposed method for the enabling works, installation of piling mat, piling attendance

at Phase 2 of the Grand Union project for St George Ltd.

Phase 1 works are still ongoing on the site, which are being completed by others, however the works remain under the control of St George Ltd.

Access to the Phase 1 works will be required throughout the duration of Ground Construction Ltd.’s (GCL) works, and this access will be provided by the existing haul road on site.

GCL will have access to this haul road for the duration of the works and GCL must ensure that this road is maintained and free of mud/ debris.

This Method Statement and Risk Assessment is specific for the construction of the below works:

Site set up

Enabling works

Breaking hardstanding

Reduce dig

Installation of Piling Mat

2.0 Reference Documents / Permits

Construction issue drawings will be issued before work commences and stored in the site folder.

Relevant permits will be issued by St George Ltd. All permits will be applied for each day with a briefing with the operatives, the permit with the drawing location will be copied and a set put on the permit board.

3.0 Pre-Commencement Requirements

This Method Statement together with the associated Risk Assessments and COSHH Assessments must be

communicated to all involved in the works.

All operatives must sign the Briefing Register at the end of the document to confirm that they have understood and agreed to comply with the requirements and safe working practices detailed within.

If the workforce feel the RAMS is not suitable or feel what they are asked to do is unsafe then they may stop work and bring this to the attention of the Project Manager / H&S Manager

The Project Manager may alter this document but it must be approved by the GCL H&S Manager before deviations take place.

All personnel arriving on site will attend the project induction given by St George as Principal Contractor; all operatives will be trained in their role with CSCS / CPCS cards copied to at induction stage.

Following the St George induction, operatives will then attend the GCL induction and be briefed on the RAMS.

Access into site will be via the site security office and through the turnstile. Visitors will be required to sign in/out.

Once inducted, security cards will be required to access the works via turnstiles.

Access to the work areas will be restricted to GCL personnel involved in the tasks using barriers/fences and signage as deemed necessary by site management. GCL will demarcate walkways in their work areas and ensure they are free from excess materials and equipment.

All lifting equipment/accessories will have current thorough examination certificates with Safe Working Load (SWL) clearly identified. Records of regular inspections are to be retained on site and all lifting equipment is to be inspected before use, they will also be thoroughly inspected every 6 months as required by LOLER.

All lifting operations will be in accordance with the s ite Lifting Plan for excavators and tower cranes. Schedule of lifts will be part of the lift plan issued by GCL Appointed Person.

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All H&S related documentation will be issued to St George on a weekly basis

There will be no parking on site.

COVID-19 government guidelines & St George’s site rules will be adhered to. Face coverings will be worn when moving around site welfare at all times under St George site rules.

4.0 Resources

4.1 Materials

Sheet piles

Trench boxes

Timber/ plywood

Rebar of different sizes as to confirm to the Construction issue drawings.

Concrete as per the design specification.

Waterproofing membranes

Waterproofing admixtures to concrete

Drainage pipes, services ducts and associated accessories.

Timber and plywood as required, with FSE & PEFC certs to be provided.

4.2 Plant / Equipment

Excavators 3te-38te / Dumpers 3-9te / Bombag roller

Compressors / Generators / CP9 / SK12 handheld breakers

Pile Cropper / Water pumps and hoses

CAT & Genny Set / Insulated Hand Digging Tools

Barriers and signage / Proprietary access steps

Slings, Chains & Bow Shackles

Fuel Safe Bowers (bunded & spill kits)

110v electrical tools - Various hammer drills, saws etc. Hand tools – hammers, shovels etc.

Combi Safe / Edge Protection

Timber pole Ladders and access stairs

110v power tools

Engineering Equipment

Power saw with a diamond tipped blade (petrol)

Hand tools

Compressors / generators (complete with drip tray) 4.3 Supervision / Labour

Stuart Rawlins is Project Manager, based on site

V J is Project Engineer, based on site

Construction Manager will be on site to supervise the works and ensure the safe system of work is followed; operatives will range from 25 at current levels to 150 or more depending on progress of the works.

Additional Supervisors will be required as the work volume increases.

Tara Quinn will be the visiting Health & Safety Manager and Richard Milverton will be a visiting Head of Construction

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GCL STAFF STRUCTURE

The table below outlines the staff hierarchy and line of management from the main office transferred to site supervision.

DOCUMENT Ref MS 01 Enabling works & installation of piling mat ISSUE of 45

St George Ltd, Grand Union, Phase 2 00

Spoil Types

This plan has been prepared to facilitate the beneficial reuse of all material, ensuring that the offsite removal of spoil is minimised where practical.

Cut and fill material will generally not be stockpiled but will be removed from the excavation site and transported directly to the construction face for immediate reuse as compacted fill. Unsuitable excavated material will primarily be transported to identified locations within the haul road corridor.

Wherever possible, select material will be sourced on site and kept segregated as necessary until incorporated in the works

Programme or logistics constraints may prevent the use of reusing cut and fill material and therefore the decision may be taken to remove such material from site for the benefit of the project overall.

Spoil Strategy The existing stockpile on site will be tested to determine whether the material is of suitable quality for use and incorporation into the piling mat. The following provides an overview of the GCL strategy for achieving the key spoil management objectives:

Minimise the amount of spoil generated.

Maximise the beneficial reuse of spoil on site based on its classification (both contamination category and geotechnical characteristics).

Dispose of spoil off site based on its contamination classification.

Manage the excavation, storage, transport, reuse and disposal of spoil to minimise impacts and meet other environmental requirements.

Holes and Excavation Protection

All works are to be demarcated and cordoned off using solid physical fencing or half height HERAS fencing. Tubular posts at regular intervals with fixed guardrails will be used at a safe distance away from excavations by a competent operative. All handrails will be double handrails minimum height 950mm minimum gap between rails 470mm.

Access into excavations will be via:

A proprietary set of access stairs (below photo)

Reverse blinded earth with a ramp or steps cut into the batter

No spoil will be stored within 2m of the edge of an open excavation.

Haul roads will be 5m away from open excavations unless a TW design has been carried out.

11. FUEL & L.P.G.’S

Typical stepped access walkway

with handrails that GCL put in place

for access to open excavations

where possible



Fuel and Spillage Management

Fuel will be stored in a lockable bunded bowser/ COSHH Store set up in an area highlighted on the logistics drawing. Drip trays are to be placed under static plant and refuelling only allowed at the designated areas. Refuelling is to be carried out in one single location by a designated operative to avoid fuel being moved freely around site and contaminating the ground. Refuelling operative must wear approval overalls and PPE at all times. Overalls must be removed before the refuelling operative moves onto another task. No hot works to take place anywhere near the refuelling zone and all hot works permits must make note of this enforced exclusion zone. Refuelling operative must not carry out hot works at any time. Drip trays will also be in place when refuelling is taking place. All containers to display “No Smoking”,” Highly flammable liquid” and “No naked flame” signs.

All excavators to carry spill kits for ease of access in the event of a spillage occurring.



The spill response plan will be displayed in all areas where there is a risk of a spill pollution incident. Spill kits will also be in place



Delivery, Storage and Distribution of Materials Unloading of materials is to be carried out using the excavator & Hiab and must be under the control of a competent and qualified Slinger/Signaller. Safe working loads of lifting plant and accessories will be checked against the weight of the items being lifted. All chains and slings to be regularly inspected tested & certified (6 monthly test certificate). Vehicular access to site will be in conjunction with site access plan. Material will be delivered on a “Just in time bases” to maintain access throughout site. GCL Project Manager will hold weekly logistics meetings and all deliveries will be booked in with St George. Fall protection must be in place before anyone is allowed to access unprotected delivery lorries. No person is allowed to climb onto the back of an unprotected delivery lorry. St George’s CLOCS Policy to be adhered to.

If for some reason a delivery vehicle arrives on site with inadequate edge protection, the following will be adhered to:

A Kelly block will be located near the unloading area. An alsipercha Fall Arrest systems will be fixed to the Kelly block with a 6m inertia reel attached to the anchor point. This system will be used to protect against falls from height when unloading delivery vehicles (if required).

For delivery lorries with loads that are not pre- slung or no handrails in place, the CPCS trained slinger/ signaller will wear a full body harness with 300mm lanyard. The operator’s full body harness is attached to the retractable element via a harness extender before he/she access the vehicle.

He/she will use access steps to access the back of delivery lorry. He/she will be secured via the Alsipercha fall arrest system, whilst on the delivery lorry, at all times.

The slinger/ signaller will attach the lifting accessories to the load.

Loads which are not pre-slung, will be double wrapped before being lifted unless they have designated lifting points. Stand clear of the load when lifting.

At no point will the slinger/ signaller remove the fall protection while on the back of the delivery lorry.

The S/S will unclip the fall protection once he has climbed down from the back of the lorry The project vehicular gate will be managed by St George’s Traffic Marshals and GCL will take possession of the vehicle once it has entered the site.

Delivery vehicles will have handrails and access steps in place



PERMIT TO ENTER/ WORK/ DIG MEASURES FOR AVOIDING UNDER GROUND SERVICES

A relevant permit will be required by GCL before undertaking any work on site. GCL are to provide a signed permit indicating that all cables, pipes etc. have been removed or are clearly marked and that the area of works is safe for site operations. A NO PERMIT, NO WORK system shall be adopted. Where services have been identified or assumed to be present, safe digging practices will be adopted. GCL are to hand dig and expose all services using a shovel. Services will be marked using spray until a UXO survey is complete.

Obtain a copy the service drawing showing the location of the services on site. Trained operative to carry out a scan of the area using a cable avoidance tools

If services are shown or detected in the vicinity. Hold Point – GCL Manager to determine the location.

YES

Trial hole will be carried out to expose each service using hand tools (Refer to section 17.1 of this document for safe digging practices around services). Once the services are exposed they will be offered for inspection to GCL Site Management.

Once all the services are exposed as per service drawing and a scan of the area indicates no additional services present.

YES

NO

GCL Site Manager will issue a permit to dig. All ground penetrations will be carried out in accordance with the permit. No mechanical digging within 500mm of a known or detected

service

NO

If the location of the services is not proven by the trail holes suspend work and inform the GCL Site Management.

The excavator operator, banksman and the person who carries out the scan of the area will sign the permit.

Ground penetration can now commence using mechanical digging. No mechanical digging within 500mm either side of a known or detected service



Safe Digging Practices Around Live Services

No ground penetration will take place until a permit to dig has been issued by St George

Service drawing needs to be attached to the permit.

Once a locating device has been used to determine cable positions and routes, mark the location of the route of the detected service using spray-line paint.

Works Supervisor must brief the operatives involved in the works and ensure all operatives sign the permit to dig.

A copy of the permit to dig must be kept with the Works Supervisor throughout the duration of works.

Excavation may take place, with trial holes dug using suitable insulated tools.

Excavate alongside the service rather than directly above it.

Final exposure of the service by horizontal digging is recommended as the force applied to hand tools can be controlled more effectively.

HSG 47 to be adhered to as a minimum.

Works to be Done covered by these RAMS:

Site survey/set up

Enabling Works

Reduced dig

Piling mat installation

5.0 Methodology

5.1 Site Survey

A site surveys will be carried out using an electronic distant measurement instrument (EDM) by the GCL engineer.

The EDM will be fully calibrated before delivering to site; calibration certs will be issued with the instrument.

A competent engineer will set up and use the instrument. It will be positioned on a tripod and legs adjusted to suit the user.

St George will issue coordinates and a system of grid lines for GCL engineers to work from.

Once received a local coordinate system will be set up on site using retro targets to allow the engineers find their location.

Once established and all necessary checks are completed, the EDM is ready to use and the site survey can commence.

They will be cross referenced against the drawings issued by St George

Discrepancies between GCL findings and information issued by St George will be highlighted to the GCL and St George Project Managers and the appropriate action taken.

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5.2 Site Set up

Access to phase 2 from the site welfare will be via a designated route, with access/ egress controlled by turnstiles. Other trades are not permitted into GCL work areas. A physical barrier (half height heras fencing) will be set up with signage displayed. The site is also protected with a 2.4m hoarding, by St George.

If GCL need to work on the existing access routes which are being used by other trades on previous phases, the sequence of works will be discussed with St George and route altered to suit where possible.

Pedestrian barriers will be installed to create pedestrian routes to all work areas. Pedestrian routes must have a level and compacted surface under foot and black mats must be used in external areas. Red hoop gated crossing points will be installed where pedestrian footpaths cross vehicle routes. All gates will open internally to ensure operatives have to stop before they pass through the hoop, on to the vehicle route.

Permit/ hazard board signage etc. will also be set up in locations agreed between GCL and St George.

The first task will be to secure GCL’s work area. This will be done with 1m high heras fencing (installed as per the manufactures instructions) with warning signs displayed. Fencing will be dropped off by the Hiab as to reduce manual handling, feet will be manually placed, fencing erected braced and clipped/ tied together as required by two operatives. A Temporary Works design will be required to check the wind loading upon the fencing and the foundations required. The area will need to be large enough to store, storage containers, materials and plant, as well as allow for adequate working space.

St George will first confirm to GCL that the works area has been made safe for works to proceed.

Containers for GCL storage of materials, tools, equipment and hazardous substances in an enclosed compartment will be delivered.

An office container plus office furniture and equipment will be delivered and set up in the agree location.

Bunded, lockable fuel storage containers capable of containing 110%, set up on a hardstanding surface.

Skips for general waste, timber and steel will be delivered to site and segregated, see below image.



A TW design check will be completed by the GCL temporary works department before a Hiab commences rigging on an intended area.

Concrete will be installed to the main walkways, long term storage areas & to office foundations as designed by GCL TW Department.

Footpaths and storage/ laydown areas will be marked out and created using half height heras fencing/ mesh panels or tube and fitting.

Reduced Dig:

GCL Site Management will first confirm that the works area has been made safe for works to proceed including that all services have been disconnected.

A service drawing will be obtained from St George to determine the extent of the known existing services.

The GCL site supervisor will inspect the site to ensure that this has taken place prior to works commencing. A full visual survey will first be conducted and the sequence of works will be discussed before any works commence.

All plant and equipment will be off-loaded onto site via the Road adjacent to Aerodrome Road site entrance only.

The entire works area will be scanned for underground services with the use of a CAT scanner and generator. The process will commence from the perimeter inwards in a zig-zag fashion

Particular reference will be made to any existing services drawings. Locations of any services will be marked using spray paint and hand excavations will be carried out to prove services.

Care will be taken not to disturb these services.

The locations of these services will also be recorded on a site general arrangement drawing and be used for future reference/as-built purposes.

Before the reduced dig can commence, the existing stockpile of material will be mucked away from site.

All spoil will be loaded directly onto haulage wagons or will be taken via the dumpers to areas designated by GCL for stockpiling.

Stockpiles will not be sited near open excavations or embankments to prevent ground collapse.

The appropriate excavator will load the spoil into 8-wheel tipper Lorries that will then transfer the material off site to a certified spoil site.

On the stockpile the excavator will work from a platform on the heap, it will be compacted down with the back of the bucket to make a stable platform. The platform will be a maximum of 2meters high and extend the length of the spoil heap.

The excavator will always remain a minimum of 1 meter from the stockpile edge.

There will be a bucket changing area set up to store and change the buckets of the machines.

Loading will be restricted to an area with no pedestrians allowed into this area.

While the excavators are moving, the buckets will be positioned so the driver has a clear view of his route. Under no circumstances will the excavator move until the buckets have been checked to ensure they are securely in place.

Once the stockpile has been removed, the extent of the reduced dig will then be set out.

Permit to dig will be issued by St George before any ground penetrations take place.



Existing concrete slab will be broken out using the hydraulic breaker attached to the 20t excavator. Area will be cordoned off with barriers and signage to prevent unauthorised access. This area will be a mandatory hearing protection zone and adequate signage will be displayed highlighting this to operatives.

Topsoil/ hard standing strip will then be undertaken, followed by the bulk dig and removal of surplus soil.

GCL will issue a dig sequence before the bulk dig commences, and this will be briefed to the Groundworks Foreman.

Edge protection will be required once the excavation has commenced.

Handrails will consist of tube and fitting with the top rail 950mm high with no greater gap between rails of 470mm, and this will either be driven into the ground or built into A frame scaffolds.

There will be a segregated pedestrian walkway for operative access, with bulk timbers in place either side of vehicle routes.

The material is to be reduced incrementally over the excavated areas to prevent any localised dangerous High/ Low spots being formed.

After completion of a sizeable area, an appropriate compaction roller will be used to compact the area.

All soft spots are to be excavated, filled and levelled off with compacted the site-crushed concrete or as otherwise specified. This area will then be inspected by GCL Site Management.

Once the reduced dig has been completed, and inspected by GCL’s Engineer, the piling mat can be constructed.

Piling Mat Construction

Piling mat is to be installed as per St George’s specification for piling safely & GCL’s Temporary Works Design check.

Before the Piling Mat is constructed, the Project Manager will ensure an unexploded ordnance survey has taken place, and all necessary procedures have taken place as a result of this survey.

The GCL engineer, using the main control stations, will set out lines & levels of the pile mat layers.

Once this is complete, the site will be probed for obstructions in required areas. The piling probe connects to the machine via the quick hitch and the machine pushes into the ground about 2m. A permit system as above must be in place when using the pile probe as it can damage services.

If any obstructions are encountered with the probe the area will be excavated locally, and the obstruction removed.

The piling mat will be constructed as per temporary works design and will be inspected and signed off by the Temporary Works supervisor and a permit to load issued for the areas.

After completion of a sizeable area, an appropriate compaction roller will be used to consolidate the area.

Only qualified and competent operatives are to drive the compaction roller. Rollers shall only be used perpendicular to the edge of the pile mat.

All soft spots are to be excavated, filled and levelled off and compacted with the site-crushed concrete or as otherwise specified. This area will then be inspected by GCL Site Management and thereafter a layer of Terram -1000 (or similar) will be placed.

The piling mat will then be constructed in prescribed layers, using the above onsite material and maximum increments of 225mm are to be placed at a time, on top of the piling mat with a layer of Geo-Grid between layers if required

The piling mat will be checked daily and the inspection will be recorded on site and inspection records filed in the project office.

An additional 150mm sacrificial layer of crush will be laid on top of the piling mat as well as another layer of Geo grid. This will act as a “tell-tale” indicator that the mat has been reduced too low below its’ design depth and therefore needs to be topped up.

During this operation, all plant movements are to be controlled by competent banksman who will also control any interface with site traffic, site operatives and the other trades on nearby phases of the development.

The material is to be spread evenly throughout and all levels will be achieved with the use of a laser level.

The Site Engineer must ensure that the mat is installed in the correct layers and the compaction of these layers is as per specification.

The mat will be consolidated using an appropriate compaction roller with the prescribed number of passes after which the area will then be inspected by GCL Site Manager and then fenced off until piling commences.

The piling mat then be handed over to St George once installed as per design.



Excavation Support

Excavations will be battered/ stepped in accordance with the relevant and approved Temporary Works design.

This design will take into account the existing ground condition, SI report and loadings in the nearby area.

Exclusion zones will be enforced around the top of all excavations, and these will be defined by physical barriers and signage.

Site logistics will be planned and coordinated with St George, and this will be briefed to other contractors.

Sheet piles, ground anchors, trench boxes or precast L shaped walls can be used where required and specified in the appropriate TW design.

It is envisaged that temporary support will be required in the 2no corners of the pile mat across the site. See below extract of these locations.

The above detail will be required to protect the existing canal wall by limiting the surcharge load imposed on the wall by the existing water beyond. This detail will be required at the southwest corner of both the E1 & E2 pile mat area and the F1 & F2 pile mat area.

Where any of these methods are required, the method of installation and design will be covered by a separate approved Method Statement and TW design.

Excavations will be inspected at the start of every shift or after inclement weather which may affect the stability of the excavation. All open excavations, the inspection will be recorded in the excavation register.

It is the responsibility of the Construction Manager to ensure that these excavation inspections are completed and recorded by the TW Supervisor prior to any operative entering the excavation.

The proprietary access, whether that be excavation steps or Layher staircase, will also be inspected by a qualified and competent scaffolder and the tags must be kept up to date.

Where a scaffold access staircase is required, this must be erected by a qualified scaffolder and then inspected as mentioned above.

All access staircase inspections must be recorded and filed in the project office.



6.0 Programme As per agreed programme 7.0 Quality

See approved Quality Plan for more detail. Inspection of the areas by GCL & St George.

8.0 Safety 8.1 Personal Protective Equipment (Standard PPE)

All site personnel at all times on site

Hard Hat

High Visibility Vests

Safety Footwear

Gloves

FFP3 Dust masks/ Force 8 half mask respirators (when cutting/ drilling concrete based products)

Face Coverings where required by task specific risk assessments

Site personnel involved in using angle grinder & stihl saws

Hard Hat (EN 397)

High Visual Vest/ Coat (EN 471)

Safety Footwear (with midsole protection), (EN 345)

Gloves (EN 420)

Goggles (to BS EN166 – B-rated)

Suitable hearing protection (EN 352)

8.2.1 Risk Assessments (See Appendix A)

8.3 COSHH Assessments (See Appendix B)

8.4 Fire

A trained fire marshal will be on site at all times.

Fire points will be installed throughout the site, extinguishers to hand at point of hot works.

Operatives will be briefed on the Fire Plan at the time of induction.

All operatives will receive a toolbox talk if there has been a change to the Fire Plan.

An integrated firm alarm system will be on site and tested weekly by the PC. (GCL)

The fire plans will be displayed at all fire points & maintained by the PC. (GCL)

Daily permits to work will be issued GCL for all hot works.

8.5 Documentation

All plant and equipment will be inspected before use, inspections will be recorded on the relevant inspection register.

All lifting accessories will have a thorough examination every six months with a certificate produced. Lifting equipment will be inspected before each use and recorded on the weekly inspection register.

Relevant permits will be issued before work commences. 9.1 Temporary Works

The Temporary Works File will contain an up to date TW Register, signed off EDB’s (Engineering Design Brief) for all temporary works on site and the latest revision of the TW drawings/ calculations.

The TW Co-ordinator & TW Supervisor will ensure the file is up to date and works on site is constructed as per design approved. They will also ensure all permits and inspections are carried out as required.

Please refer to GCL’s Temporary Works Procedures for more detail



10.0 Environment

Nuisance: Noise – Works are to be carried out within agreed working hours for the main site, these will be planned with St George where required exclusion zones with barriers and signage will be set up, GCL is aware of the nearby residential properties and will not start works before 08:00 and finish by 18:00, any other times or days will be agreed with St George in advance. Vibration: - Operatives using the grinder will be exposed to vibration emitted from the tool. To reduce the risk of Hand Arm Vibration syndrome a HAVS assessment was carried out on the grinder. Operatives will be briefed on this trigger times. Operating times will be recorded to ensure the operatives do not exceed the allowable trigger times. Dust: - Water will be used to supress any dust that may arise. water attachment on the petrol saws, wet vac to be used to clear slurry from the saw process, FFP3 mask to be worn when cutting concrete or silica-based products, all will be faced fitted and clean shaven when using press to Check masks

Prevention of water pollution: - Nearby drains to be protected from slurry produced from slurry, spill kits to be on site, double bunded fuel bowsers, nappies to static plant / generators, funnels to be used when re-fuelling. Fuel – If is to be kept to a minimum, petrol in 5l plastic containers with screw cap kept in a locked flam-box/ COSHH store when not required. Diesel will be stored in 2000l bunded lockable containers (minimum 110% bunded). Fire extinguisher to hand at storage area.

11.0 Traffic Management

Access on to site is via the Main Gate located on Wycombe Road, off Beresford Avenue. St George will have a full-time gate team in place to accept deliveries and collections to/ from site. Deliveries will be booked in in advance with St George. All delivery drivers will have the Logistics Manager’s contact number; they will call him/ her before coming to site to ensure their slot is available. A small number of vehicles will be allowed to park in a holding area prior to being able to enter the project, and this holding area will be controlled by the Traffic Marshalls for St George. A site speed limit of 5mph must be obeyed when on site and vehicles will be banked along the site haul road by GCL’s traffic marshals to the point of unloading. All vehicle routes will be highlighted on the project logistics plan, and this will be communicated in the induction and reviewed daily within the daily activity briefing.



RISK ASSESSMENTS

Category Of Persons At Risk And Means Of Briefing RA SCS Other

S = Severity Rating

L = Likelihood of Occurrence

RR = Risk Rating

Occupations involved in Activity (Specify): Plant operator, Slinger signaler, Ground Workers, Labourer

Y 1. Negligible 1. Improbable

Severi

ty

5 5 10 15 20 25 R Unacceptable risk, plan out or add further controls

Others Persons at Work (Specify): Foreman, Y 2. Minor Injury 2. Remote 1 – 10%

4 4 8 12 16 20 O Acceptable only if no other method

viable and with high level controls in place

Public or Other Parties (Specify): n/a Y 3 .Major Injury (RIDDOR)

3. Possible 10 – 50%

3 3 6 9 12 15 Y Acceptable with suitable controls

Site: Beaufort Park MS-01 4. Fatality 4. Probable 50 – 90%

2 2 4 6 8 10 G Acceptable, no further action required

5. Multiple Fatality

5. Almost certain 90%+

1 1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

Item Activity Hazards/Risks Identified Risk Rating Control Measures Residual Risk Responsibility Monitoring Responsibility S L RR S L RR

1

2.

Excavations

Cutting

steel/rebar/scaf

fold tubes

Collapse of

excavation/Fall from

Height

Fire

4

4

5

5

20

20

Where possible access into the excavation will be via a

tammet steps or stepped walkways with handrails.

All access routes will be kept clear of materials and tools

to ensure access and egress is not impeded.

The excavation will be inspected by the GCL Site

Manager at the start of each shift or after inclement

weather. Inspection will be recorded in the excavation register.

Open excavations will be fenced of and signage will be

displayed.

No spoil will be stored at the edge of open excavations.

The basement and pile cap excavations will be battered

To a safe angle of repose as per TW design.

No cutting of steel unless there is a daily hot works

permit in place for that particular task

Suitable fire extinguishers are in the immediate vicinity

of the works

Rebar only to be cut in a designated area.

Petrol is stored away from works area.

All cutting to cease one hour before work finishes, to

ensure all hot surfaces have cooled sufficiently before the

site is closed.

4

4

2

2

8

8

Site Manager /

Site Forman/

Operatives

Site Manager /

Site Forman/

Operatives

Site Manager

Site Foremen.

Site Manager

Site Foremen.




S = Severity Rating


RR = Risk Rating: Review 3mts

Occupations involved in Activity (Specify): General & Plant Operatives


Severi

ty








4. Fatality 4. Probable 50 – 90%




1 1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5


3 4

Moving plant. Unloading Lorries

Struck by moving plant. Falls from height

4

5

20

All mobile plant will have visual and or audible warning devices. A competent attendant will direct all plant movements. Mirrors and or CCTV will be fitted,

Segregated walkways to be in place marked & well maintained. Crossing points are to be identified using red hoop gates.

Keys to be removed from plant when not in use key fobs to be worn

If working/moving outside the site boundary plant will be controlled by a banksman at all times.

All reversing of vehicles will be carried out under the control of banksman.

At the site access gate cones will be set up along the slip road leading to the site entrance, concertina barriers will be used to prevent pedestrians crossing when vehicles enter/leave the site.

Spoil and debris will be stockpiled inside the site hoarding. Only at agreed locations.

Vehicles to remain on designated vehicle routes

Pedestrians to use walkways, do not walk on vehicle routes

Vehicle access gate will be under the control of BH gate men

Gate and public roads to be managed by berkeley Homes logistic team

Delivery lorries also to be self- off load (Hiab) where possible.

No access to the rear of a trailer without edge protection in place and trailer access platform positioned to the rear of the trailer.

Banksman to be in place, unload in a safe area away from others.

Fall protection system to be worn to protect against falls from height if handrails cannot be installed

Trailers to be loaded correctly, do not over load trailer

Pre-slung loads where possible

4 4

2 2

8 8

Site Manager / Site Forman / Operatives Site Manager / Site Forman / Operatives

Site Manager Site Foremen. Site Manager/ Site Foremen.




S = Severity Rating


RR = Risk Rating

Occupations involved in Activity (Specify): Plant operator, Slinger signaler, Ground Workers, Labourer


Severi

ty












1 1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5


5

6.

Collision of

operatives/

public with

moving plant.

Plant

movement

Struck by moving plant.

Interface with the public/

dust/noise

4

4

5

4

20

16

All mobile plant will have visual and or audible

warning devices. A competent Banksman will direct

all large plant movements.

Banksman will be in view of the drivers at all times

When working outside the site boundary plant will be

controlled by a banksman at all times.

All reversing of vehicles will be carried out under the

control of banksman.

Vehicles and pedestrians will be segregated.

Where pedestrians must cross a vehicular route a cross

over point will be in place

Banksmen will be in attendance & in view of the

drivers at all times to ensure the interface with the public is controlled.

Spoil and debris will be stockpiled in a segregated area

inside the site hoarding.

Water will be used to suppress any dust that may arise

during the use of breakers. Additional PPE will be

worn b-rated goggles, RPE (FFP3 FILTERS, HEAR

DEFENDERS 30SNR)

Operatives required to wear dust masks will be face fit

tested and clean shaven.

Jet wash will be used to clean the vehicles before they

leave the site.

4

4

2

2

8

8

Site Manager /

Site Forman/

Operatives

Site Manager /

Site Forman/

Operatives

Site Manager

Site Foremen.

Site Manager

Site Foremen.




S = Severity Rating


RR = Risk Rating

Occupations involved in Activity (Specify): Plant operator, Slinger signaler, Ground workers, Labourer


Severi

ty








Site: Harrow Rd 4. Fatality 4. Probable 50 – 90%




1 1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5


7.

8

Piling Mat

construction/R

eduction

reduce dig

Loading

lorries/

dumpers from

stockpile

Slip, trips and fall

Overturned excavator

4

4

5

5

20

20

Work area to be checked and cleared of any hazards

prior to commencement of work

Housekeeping breaks will be carried out during the

course of each shift.

A single excavator will be used for the spoil heap

removal.

The excavator will work from a platform cut into the

spoil heap; it will be compacted down with the back of

the bucket to form a secure and stable working area.

Platform will be a maximum of 2m high.

The working platform must extend the length of the

spoil heap

When tracking the excavator the operator will always

face the direction of travel.

Loading area will be restricted area with no pedestrians

allowed into this area. Excavator min of 1m from the

stockpile edges at all times

4

4

2

2

8

8

Site Manager /

Site Forman/

Operatives

Site Manager /

Site Forman/

Operatives

Site Manager

Site Foremen.

Site Manager

Site Foremen.




S = Severity Rating


RR = Risk Rating

Occupations involved in Activity (Specify): Plant operator, Slinger signaler, Ground Worker, Labourer


Severi

ty












1 1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5


9.

13.

Excavations

Enabling

works/piling

mat

construction

Striking of live services

Manual Handling

4

3

5

4

20

12

Copy of a permit to dig and reference will be made to

the latest service drawing (issued by St George) will

be in place before any ground penetrations take place.

The area will be scanned throughout the dig.

The route and location of the detected services will be

physically marked on the ground using spray-line

paint.

No mechanical digging or power tools will be used

within 500mm of a known or detected service.

Tools used for hand-digging will be insulated.

Operatives will dig to the side of the cable not directly

above it. Final exposure of the service by horizontal

digging

.

Mechanical means will be used where possible to

reduce manual handling where possible.

Rebar will be lifted individually and will be a two man

lift

4

3

2

1

8

3

Site Manager /

Site Forman/

Operatives

Site Manager /

Site Forman/

Operatives

Site Manager

Site Foremen.

Site Manager

Site Foremen




S = Severity Rating


RR = Risk Rating

Occupations involved in Activity (Specify): Plant operator, Slinger signaler, Ground woker, Labourer


Severi

ty












1 1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5


14.

15.

Enabling

works/piling

mat

construction

Enabling

works/piling

mat

construction

Weils Disease

Use of 110v power

tools/saws

4

4

4

5

16

20

Cover all cuts and abrasions with waterproof plasters

Always wear gloves to avoid cuts to your hands – cut

5.

Operatives to receive a toolbox talk regularly

Correct use of PPE provided

Wash hands prior to eating and drinking.

Ensure that cuts are cleaned and covered

Inform medical staff that you may have been in contact

with polluted water if you are suffering an unexplained

illness

All 110v tools will be portable appliance tested and have

pat testing labels displayed.

All electrical equipment will be PAT tested every 3

months.

All saws will be inspected before first use; the inspection

will be recorded weekly in the plant register.

Operatives changing the blades on the circular saws

will be trained in abrasive wheels.

4

4

2

2

8

8

Site Manager /

Site Forman/

Operatives

Site Manager /

Site Forman/

Operatives

Site Manager

Site Foremen.

Site Manager

Site Foremen




S = Severity Rating


RR = Risk Rating

Occupations involved in Activity (Specify): Plant operator, Slinger signaler, Ground workers, Labourer


Severi

ty












1 1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5


16

17

Concrete works

Cutting

plywood/timber

Pouring concrete

Exposure to wood dust

that may cause lung

cancers

4

5 20

All operatives will be wearing correct. Overalls,

waterproof gloves & wellingtons as well as standard

PPE.

Any concrete will be poured using the bucket on the

excavator/column skip

Banksman will be in attendance

Any formwork will be signed off prior to concrete

being poured

GCL have carried out personal dust monitoring with

operatives cutting plywood/ timber on a typical GCL site.

Results show operatives exposure to wood dust is well

below the daily exposure limit.

Hoovers are fitted to all saws cutting timber/ plywood.

Regular housekeeping breaks are mandatory.

4

2

8

Site Manager /

Site Foreman/

Operatives

Site Manager

Site Foremen.

.




S = Severity Rating


RR = Risk Rating

Occupations involved in Activity (Specify): Plant operator, Slinger signaler, Groundworkers, Labourer


Severi

ty












1 1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5


18

19

Cutting Plywood

Erecting

Handrails

Splinter formation

Bucket striking operative

3

4

4

5

12

20

Ensure the sheet of ply is secured to the bench before

cutting begins (using nails, G clamps etc.)

Ensure the blade is sharp and the saw is running at full

speed before commencing the cut.

Feed the saw at a slow and steady pace.

Select a blade with a high number of teeth.

Adjust the depth of the blade; have no more than half

the teeth falling below the bottom of the plywood.

When cutting against the grain place a strip of masking

tape over the cutting line.

The operator will shake and rattle the bucket as a safety

check to ensure the bucket is attached correctly to the

hitch.

When standing the post the operative will stand to one

side of the upright post.

The CPCS trained excavator driver will apply minimal

pressure to the post.

Before the post is pushed into the ground all operatives

will stand clear of the operation.

3

4

1

2

3

8

Site Manager /

Site Forman/

Operatives

Site Manager /

Site Forman/

Operatives

Site Manager

Site Foremen.

.

Site Manager

Site Foremen.




S = Severity Rating


RR = Risk Rating



Severi

ty












1 1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5


20

Enabling works

(Piling mat

installation/sheet

piles/trench

boxes)

Failure of TW 3

4

12

All Temporary works to be installed as per approved

designs & recorded on the TW register

Excavations as per TW design & inspections carried

out by TWS

GCL TWC/TWS on site

Applicable permits in place & signed off by TWC &

TWS where required

3

4

1

2

3

8

Site Manager /

Site Forman/

Operatives

Site Manager /

Site Forman/

Operatives

Site Manager

Site Foremen.

.

Site Manager

Site Foremen.




S = Severity Rating


RR = Risk Rating



Severi

ty












1 1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5


21

Pressure Washer

works

Direct water jet injuries/

Electric shock from using

damaged equipment or

spraying water onto live

electrics

Risk of being hit by

ejected material

General health

considerations

Slips & trips from wet

surfaces

Risk of injury from

kickback during startup

Noise risks

3

4

12

Complete regular checks for signs of damage before use. do

not use faulty pressure washers. report any faults to site

manager

If the engine does not start after two pulls, squeeze trigger of

gun to relieve pump pressure. Pull starter cord slowly until

resistance is felt. Then pull cord rapidly to avoid kickback

and prevent hand arm injury

Use of PPE – goggles, gloves & clothing, safety

wellington/boots, and ear defenders when necessary i.e. noise

levels 85db and above.

Do not use the following substances in the cleaner - acids,

petrol, diesel or any other flammable materials, chlorine,

bleach or any other corrosive compound

Do not stand in front of the cleaning jet. Hands must not be

placed directly in front of the nozzle. Spray will be always

directed from self and others. Consider neighbouring

properties and windblown spray

During Operation, only touch the control surfaces e.g.

Trigger & insulated areas provided on the Lance. Grip

gun/wand firmly with both hands. The operator must not hold

onto the hose or fittings.

When not in use, relieve the system pressure by shutting off

the engine or electricity supply; turning off water supply, and

pulling the trigger until the water stops flowing.

Unplug the pressure washer before attempting to clean it.

Wand/Lance or hose fittings will not be attached or removed

while the system is pressurised. Never leave a pressurised

unit unattended

Good housekeeping is required at all times. Keep hoses tidy

& away from walkways.

3

1

3

Site Manager /

Site Forman/

Operatives

Site Manager

Site Foremen.

.



36. COSHH ASSESSMENTS

Product Name (s): Ready Mixed Concrete (RMC).

Site All GCL Sites

Description of substance & quantity :

A combination of a course aggregate sand, cement,

admixtures mixed together at the batching plant

which is usually a greyish colour and primarily

used for casting into shape prior to hardening e.g.

wall/floor columns, floor slab construction.

Assessed by:

Tara Quinn

Workplace

Exposure Limits: N/A.

Date: 04.10.21

Task/Activity: How applied

Various methods of application.

Risk Phrase

Contact with wet cement,

mortar or screed may

cause irritation,

dermatitis or burns

Suppliers Name & Address:

Various.

Safety Phrase

Avoid eye and skin

contact by wearing

suitable eye protection,

clothing and gloves

Suppliers Telephone / e-mail

Various. MSDS Attached

Yes No

Substance Properties –

Acute Toxicity Corrosive Flammable Explosive Compressed Health Aquatic Oxidising Respiratory Gas Hazard Hazard Hazard

Form: Tick all applicable

Dust Silica Dust Fume Smoke Mist Gases Vapour Liquid Biological i.e. pigeon droppings etc State :

Health Surveillance Required : YES NO If YES attach details of what / how / who / frequency etc

Route of Exposure: Tick all applicable

Skin Ingestion Eyes Inhalation Cuts/Abrasions Inhalation Injection

Persons at Risk: Users of Products Other workers Visitors Members of the Public

PPE Requirements: Insert BS / EN Grade in Type

Gloves Dust mask Overalls Eye Protection Face Shield Respirator

Type: Type: Type: Type: Type: Type: BS EN374 BS EN166



Environmental Risks i.e. is this material harmful to the environment and / or eco-toxic: Harmful to water (surface / ground) Harmful to air Harmful to land

General Precautions:

Ensure that the above specific PPE is worn and that all staff are informed of the risks, control measures and precautions required when working with the substance. Where RPE stipulated ensure evidence of face fit testing as appropriate. Ensure all users’ sign off this risk assessment to confirm they have received information and understand the controls applicable to works involving this substance / carrying out this task. Ensure that adequate supervision is provided at all times. If health surveillance required appoint a person to monitor the surveillance process.

First Aid / Hygiene Arrangements – insert specific to this site & susbtance not general requirements: Eye Contact: wash with clean, fresh running water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention Ingestion: If RMC enters the mouth, avoid swallowing, immediately rinse with clean fresh water and seek medical advice. Skin Contact: wash the affected with soap and clean water. If clothes become contaminated by concrete, they must be changed and washed prior to using again. If irritation persists, seek medical advice.

Fire Precautions - insert specific to this site & susbtance not general requirements This presents no fire risk.

LEV / Ventilation Requirements – in many cases working outside will suffice consideration required for working

indoors / covered areas and confined spaces.

N/A.

Storage Requirements insert specific to this site & susbtance not general requirements N/A

Transport Arrangements If hazardous materials to be carried in vehicles additional regulations apply contact HS&E.

Mixed at batching plant and delivered by vehicle to site.

Monitoring Regime Supervision required, background or personnel air monitoring etc

N/A.

Spillage Procedures: insert specific to this site & susbtance not general requirements Contain into a designated area. Allow harden and dispose as general builders waste. Concrete must not be allowed to enter water courses/drains etc.

Disposal Requirements for substances and contaminated containers insert specific to this site &

susbtance not general requirements

Hazardous Waste Return to Depot Return to Supplier Other If other please state:

Allow harden and dispose as general builders waste.



Product Name (s): Febstrike (Mould Oil, concrete release agent). Part No:

F450535 Site All GCL Sites

Description of

substance & quantity :

An amber/brown coloured substance which acts as a

chemical release agent suitable for mould and shutter

faces (timber, steel, plastic) prior to casting concrete to

achieve a clean release after the removal of the

formwork.

Assessed by:

Tara Quinn

Workplace Exposure

Limits:

Exposure of this oil may induce dermatitis, drowsiness,

nausea and ultimately unconsciousness. Date: 04.01.18

Task/Activity:

How applied

It can be applied by spraying, brush or roller.

Risk Phrase

R51/53: Toxic to aquatic

organisms, may cause

long term adverse effects

in the aquatic

environment.

Suppliers Name &

Address:

BASF Construction Chemicals, Albany House, Swinton

Hall Road, Swinton, Manchester, M27 4DT Safety

Phrase

S-36/37: Wear suitable

protective clothing and

gloves.

Suppliers Telephone /

e-mail

Tel: +44(0) 161 485 6222 MSDS

Attached

Yes No



x x x


Dust Silica Dust Fume Smoke Mist Gases Vapour Liquid Biological i.e. pigeon droppings etc State : Health Surveillance Required : YES NO If YES attach details of what / how / who / frequency etc



X x x x Persons at Risk: Users of Products Other workers Visitors Members of the Public


Gloves Dust Overalls Eye Protection Face Shield Respirator

Mask Type: Type: Type: Type: Type: Type: BS EN374 Type 5 disposable overalls BS EN166




X



First Aid / Hygiene Arrangements – insert specific to this site & susbtance not general requirements: Eye Contact: Wash eye(s) thoroughly with copious amounts of clean fresh water for at least 15 minutes Seek medical advice if any pain or redness develops or persists Ingestion: Wash thoroughly with fresh water and seek medical advice Inhalation: In case of breathing difficulties, remove to fresh air and seek medical attention Skin Contact: Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash underlying skin Wash clothing prior to wearing again. If irritation/redness occurs, seek medical advice

Fire Precautions - insert specific to this site & susbtance not general requirements In case of a fire only use Foam, Dry Powder, CO2 extinguishers and sand. Cool containers exposed to flames with water until extinguished



Store in well-ventilated areas. Apply to surface in well-ventilated areas.

Storage Requirements insert specific to this site & susbtance not general requirements Store in well-ventilated areas and away from heat sources of ignition and not in direct sunlight. Avoid skin and eye contact.


Delivered to site in 45-gallon drums or in 5 litre containers.


N/A

Spillage Procedures: insert specific to this site & susbtance not general requirements Contain and recover spilled material by using sand or other suitable inert absorbent material. Do not discharge substance into water courses, drains, sewers etc.



Hazardous Waste x Return to Depot Return to Supplier Other If other please state:



Product Name (s): Chemcure S

Site All GCL Sites


An aqueous solution of metallic silicates which when applied to fresh concrete forms a micro crystalline seal in the pores, reducing the evaporation of moisture from the mix thus assisting in the efficient curing of the concrete.

Assessed by:

Tara Quinn

Workplace

Exposure Limits:

Not highlighted within material safety data sheet Date:

04.01.18


Poured directly. Risk Phrase

R38: Irritating to skin.


Universal Sealants (UK) Limited, Kingston House, 3 Walton Road, Pattinson North, Washington, Tyne & Wear, NE38 8QA

Safety Phrase

S37/39: Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.


[email protected], Tel: +44 (0) 191 416 1530 MSDS Attached

Yes No



x


Dust Silica Dust Fume Smoke Mist Gases Vapour Liquid x Biological i.e. pigeon droppings etc State :

Health Surveillance Required : YES NO x If YES attach details of what / how / who / frequency etc



x x x x Persons at Risk: Users of Products Other workers Visitors Members of the Public X


Gloves Dust Mask Overalls Eye Protection Face Shield Respirator

Type: Type: Type: Type: Type: Type:

BS EN374 BS EN166 BS EN149 FFP3 filters







First Aid / Hygiene Arrangements – insert specific to this site & susbtance not general requirements: Eye Contact: Flush with copious amounts of clean water for at least 20 minutes, with the eyelids held open. This prolonged irrigation is of extreme importance and must be done at once otherwise permanent damage will result. Continue irrigation until medical attention can be obtained. Seek medical advice if any pain or redness develops or persists Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Inhalation: In case of drowsiness or sickness remove to fresh air, keep patient warm and at rest. If unconscious, turn to the recovery position. Seek medical assistance. If any symptoms continue, seek medical advice Skin Contact: Promptly remove contaminated clothing and wash the affected area with plenty of soap and water to ensure all traces of product are removed, then rinse thoroughly. Any contaminated clothing must be thoroughly cleaned before re-using. Seek medical advice if irritation persists. Emergency CPPL: 01248 490855 Telephone numbers: GCL Safety Manager: 07903 576982

Fire Precautions - insert specific to this site & susbtance not general requirements The product is not combustible, however if it is involved in a fire, use water spray, foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide or sand. May give off toxic fumes if heated or involved in a fire.



Use adequate ventilation to keep concentrations of this product below occupational exposure limits particularly in confined spaces.

Storage Requirements insert specific to this site & susbtance not general requirements Store in an ambient and well-ventilated area, away from children and do not allow to freeze.


Supplied in 20 and 210 liter containers.


N/

Spillage Procedures: insert specific to this site & susbtance not general requirements Spillages to be cleaned up with an approved absorbent granule. Disposal of spilled material at an approved site. Disposal Requirements for substances and contaminated containers insert specific to this site &


Hazardous Waste Return to Depot x Return to Supplier Other If other please state:



Product Name (s): CONCRETE SURFACE RETARDER.

Site All GCL Sites


Top face retarder, water based retarder designed to expose aggregate on horizontal surfaces.

Assessed by:

Tara Quinn

Workplace

Exposure Limits:

Titanium Dioxide / Calcium Carbonate:8 Hour TWA 10mg/m3 (total inhalable), 4mg/m3 (respirable) OES .Ammonia: 8 Hour TWA 25ppm, 15 min STEL 35ppm OES.

Date:

04.01.18


During decanting, use a hand pump or position drum on a flat surface with a tap connected. Use a funnel.

Risk Phrase

R10,R66


Various. Safety Phrase

Not shown in msds


Various. MSDS Attached

Yes No



x x x


Dust Silica Dust Fume Smoke Mist Gases Vapour Liquid x Biological i.e. pigeon droppings etc State :

Health Surveillance Required : YES NO x If YES attach details of what / how / who / frequency etc



X x x x Persons at Risk: Users of Products Other workers Visitors Members of the Public x



Mask

Type: BS EN374 Type: BS149 Type: Type: BS EN166 Type: Type: Environmental Risks i.e. is this material harmful to the environment and / or eco-toxic: Harmful to water (surface / ground) Harmful to air Harmful to land

X





First Aid / Hygiene Arrangements – insert specific to this site & susbtance not general requirements: Inhalation: In case of drowsiness or sickness remove to fresh air, keep patient warm and at rest. If unconscious, turn to the recovery position. Seek medical assistance. Skin Contact: Promptly remove contaminated clothing and wash the affected area with plenty of soap and water to ensure all traces of product are removed, then rinse thoroughly. Any contaminated clothing must be thoroughly cleaned before re-using. Seek medical advice if irritation persists. Eye Contact: Flush with copious amounts of clean water for at least 15 minutes, with the eyelids held open. Seek medical attention. Ingestion: Wash out mouth with water. Keep patient at rest and obtain medical attention. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.

Fire Precautions - insert specific to this site & susbtance not general requirements The product is not combustible, however if it is involved in a fire, use water spray, foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide or sand.



Do not use in confined or poorly ventilated areas.

Storage Requirements insert specific to this site & susbtance not general requirements Store in an ambient and well-ventilated area.


No special precautions are necessary. When handling unopened containers follow any relevant manual handling guidance.


N/A

Spillage Procedures: insert specific to this site & susbtance not general requirements Contain and recover spilled material by using sand or other suitable inert absorbent material. Avoid substance entering water courses/drains etc.



Hazardous Waste Return to Depot x Return to Supplier Other If other please state:



Product Name (s): Petrol(gasoline) Site All sites


A liquid fuel used for compression ignition for petrol engines.

Assessed by:

Tara Quinn

Workplace

Exposure Limits: 300ppm TWA

Date: 04/01/18


used as a fuels source for the operation of machinery. Machines usually refuelled using various sized container.

Risk Phrase

R65 may cause lung damage if swallowed


Various Safety Phrase

S45 if you feel unwell seek medical advice


www.bp.com MSDS Attached

Yes


Acute Toxicity Corrosive H Flammable Explosive Compressed Health Aquatic Oxidising Respiratory Gas Hazard Hazard Hazard

x x x


Dust Silica Dust Fume Smoke Mist Gases Vapour Liquid X X Biological i.e. pigeon droppings etc State :

Health Surveillance Required : YES NO If YES attach details of what / how / who / frequency etc


Skin Ingestion Eyes Inhalation Cuts/Abrasions Injection

x x x X Persons at Risk: Users of Products Other workers Visitors Members of the Public X X



Mask

Type: Type: Type: Type: Type: Type: BS EN374 EN 166 Environmental Risks i.e. is this material harmful to the environment and / or eco-toxic: Harmful to water (surface / ground) Harmful to air Harmful to land

x





First Aid / Hygiene Arrangements – insert specific to this site & susbtance not general requirements: Eye Contact: Wash eye(s) thoroughly with copious amounts of clean fresh water, keeping the eyelids open.

Seek medical advice if any pain or redness develops or persists.

Ingestion: Wash thoroughly with fresh water and seek medical advice.

Skin Contact: Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash underlying

skin. Wash clothing prior to wearing again. If irritation/redness occurs, seek medical advice.

Fire Precautions - insert specific to this site & susbtance not general requirements In case of a fire only use Foam, Dry Powder, CO2 extinguishers, Never Use Water



Use adequate ventilation to keep vapour concentrations of this product below occupational exposure and flammability limits, particularly in confined spaces.

Storage Requirements insert specific to this site & susbtance not general requirements Stored in 45 gallon storage tanks and large double bunded fuel tanks. Store in well-ventilated areas and away

from heat and sources of ignition.


Delivered to site in various sizes cylinders Where possible use mechanical aids to move cylinders around.


N/A.

Spillage Procedures: insert specific to this site & susbtance not general requirements Contain and recover spilled material by using sand or other suitable inert absorbent material. Avoid substance

entering water courses/drains etc.



Hazardous Waste x Return to Depot Return to Supplier Other If other please state:



Product Name (s): CRYSTALLINE SILICA DUST

Site All GCL Sites


By-product from concrete cutting/ breaking operations

Assessed by:

Tara Quinn

Workplace

Exposure Limits: Long-term exposure level (8hrTWA): Respirable Crystaline Silica 0.1mg- m3

Date: 04.01.18

Task/Activity:

Cutting/ breaking concrete based products

Risk Phrase

R49 Do not breath dust. R23 toxic by inhalation


N/A – Substance is generated as a by-product of quarrying activities

Safety Phrase

S22 Do not breath dust


MSDS Attached

Yes No

X



x x


Dust Silica Dust Fume Smoke Mist Gases Vapour Liquid x x Biological i.e. pigeon droppings etc State :

Health Surveillance Required : YES X NO If YES attach details of what / how / who / frequency etc – daily supervisor to ensure operatives involved in the operation are wearing the correct PPE.



x Persons at Risk: Users of Products Other workers Visitors Members of the Public X X X X



Mask

Type: Type: Type: Type: Type: Type: BS EN374 FPP3 BS EN166

Environmental Risks i.e. is this material harmful to the environment and / or eco-toxic:



Harmful to water (surface / ground) Harmful to air Harmful to land


Ensure that the above specific PPE is worn and that all staff are informed of the risks, control measures and precautions required when working with the substance. Ensure all users’ sign off this risk assessment to confirm they have received information and understand the controls applicable to works involving this substance / carrying out this task. Ensure that adequate supervision is provided at all times. If health surveillance required appoint a person to monitor the surveillance process.

First Aid / Hygiene Arrangements – insert specific to this site & susbtance not general requirements: Eye Contact: Wash eye(s) thoroughly with copious amounts of clean fresh water for at least 15 minutes Seek medical advice if any pain or redness develops or persists Ingestion: Swallowing small amounts of dust is unlikely to cause significant reaction. Do not induce vomiting. Wash thoroughly with fresh water and seek medical advice Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If any symptoms continue, seek medical advice Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water If irritation/redness occurs, seek medical advice.

Fire Precautions - insert specific to this site & susbtance not general requirements N/A



Area must be dampened down using water, if required LEV may be required in enclosed area’s.

Storage Requirements insert specific to this site & susbtance not general requirements N/A


N/A.


Daily supervision by the supervisor to ensure operatives involved in the operation are wearing the correct PPE and water is used to reduce dust creation.

Spillage Procedures: insert specific to this site & susbtance not general requirements N/A



Hazardous Waste Return to Depot Return to Supplier Other x If other please state:



COSHH ASSESSMENT: Refuelling of plant

HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

Inhalation: Fumes or vapour may cause irritation to eyes and mucous membranes, and drowsiness leading to

loss of consciousness.

Skin: Unlikely to cause irritation on single contact. Prolonged or repeated contact may cause

dermatitis which could eventually lead to irreversible skin disorders

Eyes: May cause irritation with short-term redness and stinging

Ingestion: The swallowing of small amounts is unlikely to have adverse effects; larger amounts may cause

irritation with diarrhoea and vomiting

EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Gloves: Wear impervious gloves to BS EN374

Eye Protection: Eye protection approved to BS EN 166 if likely to splash

Skin protection: Avoid skin contact. Use protective clothing when required. Overalls and

Wellington boots.

Respiratory Protection: Unlikely to be required in normal use but ensure good ventilation – not

Flash Point 60ºC min.

FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation: If inhalation of vapour causes irritation or drowsiness remove to fresh air. Get medical advice if

the symptoms continue.

Skin: Wash skin as soon as possible with soap and water. Change contaminated clothing and launder

before reuse. Get medical advice if irritation persists. Eyes: Wash out thoroughly with large amounts of water. If redness and/or irritation continues get

medical advice. Ingestion: Wash mouth out with water and give water to drink. If a large amount has been swallowed

get medical advice. Do not induce vomiting because of the danger of aspiration (inhaling

diesel into the windpipe or lungs).

FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Conditions to avoid: No Smoking permitted - avoid naked flames, hot surfaces, other high

temperature/ignition sources.

Extinguishing media: Extinguish with Dry Powder or Foam, for small fires use Carbon Dioxide.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

Do not allow to enter controlled waters (drainage system, surface or groundwater). Use drip

trays when in use.

Dispose of as hazardous waste.



37. Noise Assessments Example



38. OPERATIVES SIGNATURES BELOW

I have read and understood this method statement, or it has been explained to me and will adhere to it at all

times:

Print Name Signature Date