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METHOD STATEMENT

ERECT HOARDING (MINIMUM 3 M IN HEIGHT) AROUND SITE, INCLUSIVE OF LOCKABLE GATES AND SIGNAGE

TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ARCHITECT AND THE PROJECT MANAGER

Definition: The process in preparing a construction site by putting up a fencing system along the perimeter of the site is referred to as erecting of hoarding. Fencing panels can be rapidly assembled, however, care does need to be taken to ensure the panels are stabilised correctly.

SITE CONSIDERATIONSAssess access and condition of site for delivery and storage of hoarding stillagesAssess access and conditions of site for safe erecting procedures.Assess condition of ground in the proposed perimeter.

STRUCTURAL CONSIDERATIONSEnsure ground is able to support concrete fence bases.Ensure consideration against wind loading is taken when erecting hoarding systems in exposed location.

PROJECT PLANNING AND LOGISTICSEnsure that hoarding will not interfere with other works on site, such as excavation and delivery/deposit of material.Ensure that all required equipment (basic hand tools, protective clothing) are available and if applicable in good working condition.Ensure all required personnel are available.

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING Hard hat, Safety footwear, Gloves and overalls should always be worn when erecting hoarding systems.

METHOD

1. The disassembled hoarding is delivered on purpose built stillages to minimise the risk of injury or damage.

2. Check precise location where hoarding, including the lockable gates, is to be erected against contract drawings or with architect/project manager.

3. Using a Spirit level, and a spacing gauge or tape measure, position the fence bases along the fence line at 2.2m (panel width) intervals ensuring at all times that the bases are sitting on an even level surface.

4. If ground doesn’t provide even level surface, some crushed aggregate can be lightly compacted beneath the fence base to make up for differences.

5. Two personnel will lift the first fence panel out of the stillage, and fit it into position by inserting the legs of the fence panel into the central locating holes in the fence base.

6. Insert the remaining panels along the fence line as noted previously until the fence line is complete.

7. Insert the Gates (swing panels) along the fence line as indicated in drawings to allow for authorized access to the site.

8. Once the fence line is completed speak once again to the architect/project manager to discuss if the fence line is to the understanding of the original plan and if any gates or fire exits have been positioned correctly etc.

9. An Anti-Lift device should then be inserted underneath the fence base then attached to the fencing panel by means of a Heavy Duty Hoarding Coupler.

10. A further Heavy duty fencing couple should then be installed approximately 300mm down from the top of each panel joint, this should be left loose until the stabiliser is attached.

11. Remove the nut from the top Heavy Duty Hoarding Coupler and locate in place a Hoarding Stabiliser. Replace the nut on the hoarding coupler and tighten to fix stabiliser in position.

12. A block tray is once again bolted to the base of the Hoarding stabiliser, and then the tray is loaded with ballast to a weight of 128kg (4 x 32kg concrete feet)

13. The infill sheet is attached to the adjoining panels with 2 Heavy Duty Hoarding Coupler and bridges the gap between panels to ensure total privacy, except adjacent to gates.

14. The Ground skirt hooks over the inside edge of the channel at the foot of the panel and is fixed to the panel by means of a rivet or screw. The ground skirt deters opportunists gaining access under the fence.

15. Signage is then fixed to panels a minimum of 1.5m from ground level.16. Clear away and dispose safely any rubbish that is caused by hoarding erection

(i.e. the banding straps for the panels).

A verbal risk assessment with the architect/project manager will be carried out to point out hazards (i.e. obstacles and holes) opposing erection of hoarding.

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CLEAR SITE

FIT SIGNAGE

FIT GROUNDSKIRTS

FIT INFILL SHEETS

FIT LOAD TRAY &BALLAST

FIX STABILISERS

FIT HEAVY DUTYFENCING COUPLES

FIT ANTI-LIFTDEVICES

ARCHITECT'SAPPROVAL

FIT GATES

ENSUREGROUND IS

LEVEL

FIT PANELS INTOFENCE BASES

SET FENCE BASESAT 2.2M INTERVAL

LOCATE FENCE LINEFOR HOARDING

PROJECT PLANNING& LOGISTICS

ARCHITECT'SAPPROVAL

VERIFYSTRUCTURALCONDITIONS

CONFORMS

SITECONSIDERATIONS

ASSESS SITE

NO REMEDIAL ACTIONS

NOAWAIT

INSTRUCTIONS TOPROCEED

NO LEVEL GROUND

NO REMEDIAL ACTIONS

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