Acme Plumbing will install new bathroom fixtures at 1 Greenwich Place in London from October 1-31, 2014. The project involves removing existing plumbing and installing new pipework, fixtures, and cabinets. All work will follow Acme's health and safety policies and comply with relevant legislation. Operatives will receive site inductions and use personal protective equipment as required.

1. Acme plumbingAcme plumbing
123 High Street
London
W1
Telephone:Telephone: 0207 123 1234
Fax:Fax: 0207 123 1234
www.acmeplumbing.com
Document created:Document created: 02 Sep 14
Document updated:Document updated: 02 Sep 14
Prepared by:Prepared by: John Smith
Method statementMethod statement
New bathroom installNew bathroom install
ProjectProject reference:reference: REF100
SiteSite address:address:
1 Greenwich Place
London
SE10
Client:Client: British Land
PrincipalPrincipal contractor:contractor: Wilmott Dixon
LocationLocation ofof works:works: Ground floor toilets
StartStart datedate andand endend date:date: 01/10/2014 to 31/10/2014
SiteSite supervisor:supervisor: Mark Talbot
SiteSite supervisorsupervisor phone:phone: 07555333111
Description of activityDescription of activity
Remove existing pipework from ground floor toilets, basins and showers.
Install new pipework, shower tray, and bathroom cabinetry to new toilets on ground floor. All works to be
undertaken during normal working hours 8am - 4pm
Sequence of OperationsSequence of Operations
PlumbingPlumbing
Sign in and inductionSign in and induction
• All engineers will arrive onsite and sign in at site office
• All engineers will undertake a site induction
Removal of existing plumbing servicesRemoval of existing plumbing services
• Isolating water supply at source
• Removal of internal fixtures and fittings
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2. • Remove all items from site according to site waste management plan
Internal pipework installationInternal pipework installation
• Pipework delivered to a safe, pre-determined secure location onsite
• Erect access equipment in accordance with safe use of ladders guidance notes / erection of tower
scaffolds
• Cut, bend and fit pipework according to approved layout
• Locate fixture outlets according to working drawing
• Hot works to be organised and agreed with client management before undertaking work
• Insulate hot water pipes with the specified material
Install fixtures and fittingsInstall fixtures and fittings
• Deliver fixtures and fittings to required areas following manual handling method statement
• Flush new pipework to remove debris or blockages
• Fit fixtures and fittings to their locations
• Fit bathroom cabinetry & fittings
• Fit shower fittings
• Fit water heaters
• Fixtures and fittings to be connected to power supply by others
• Connect to fixtures and fittings to water supply
• Connect to fixtures and fittings to waste
TrainingTraining
All operatives are adequately trained to carry out required tasks
Site Foreman is SSSTS approved
Site Managers are SMSTS approved
All operatives hold current certification:
CSCS certification
All site operatives have the following training:
Stepladder training
Working at heights training
Asbestos awareness training
Abrasive wheels training
JIB trade cards
All operatives are apprenticeship served plumbing engineers
Supervision and personnelSupervision and personnel
Rupert Havis - Plumbing Engineer - 07222111444
LegislationLegislation
Health and Safety Work Act 1974
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992
The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 1998
The Reportable Injuries Diseases & Dangerous Occurance Regulations 2012 (RIDDOR)
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002
The Work at Height Regulations 2007
The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992
The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
Pressure system safety Regulations 2000
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3. Codes of practiceCodes of practice
PlumbingPlumbing
BS 8000-13:1989 Workmanship on building sites. Code of practice for above ground drainage and sanitary
appliances.
BS 8000-15:1990 Workmanship on building sites. Code of practice for hot and cold water services (domestic
scale).
BS 6465-2:1996 Sanitary installations. Code of practice for space requirements for sanitary appliances.
OtherOther
Health risk management: a guide to working with solvents [HS(G)188]
Health and safety in construction [HS(G)150]
Health and safety in arc welding [HS(G)204]
Manual Handling [HS(G)115]
The safe use of compressed gases in welding, flame cutting and allied processes [HS(G)139]
Safety in pressure testing [GS4]
Tools and equipmentTools and equipment
All equipment or tools brought on to premises will be of sound construction and will meet the statutory
requirements applicable to these tools or equipment. Refer to risk assessment specific control measures for
any tools & equipment.
Hand tools
Step ladders/podium steps/access towers
Power tools (battery or 110v)
Digital Volt/Ohm/Amp meter
Pipe bender & cutter
Welding / arc tools
Special permitsSpecial permits
Hot Works
Site operatives shall adhere to the principal contractors HWP requirements and fire watch policies
The principal contractor will be the sole issuing authority for HWP
The principal contractor will ensure all site operatives are aware of emergency procedures at site induction
The principal contractor will make all site operatives aware of their basic requirements when undertaking Hot
works which may include the following:
The user must comply with safe procedures and manufacturers instructions whilst undertaking hot works
Any areas where hot works are to be undertaken must ensure combustible materials, flammable liquids and
gas cylinders are removed from immediate area
Fire extinguishers placed in local area of proposed hot works
Hot works area co-ordoned off and operatives told of immanent works
The user must not use an open flame whilst wearing clothing soiled with grease or flammable liquids
The user must not use open flame in an atmosphere containing flammable vapors, explosives, dust or in
confined spaces such as tanks
The user must not use open flame in conditions where there are strong winds
The user must extinguish any open flame when not in use
The user and site supervisor should ensure of adequate ventilation to area
It is advised a second person should watch over the hot works whilst being undertaken as a spotter
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4. Once hot works complete, the immediate area should be tidied up, checked for signs of ignition and signed
off as a safe and now normal working area
Manual handlingManual handling
The Manual Handling Operations Regulations (MHOR) 1992 establish a clear hierarchy of measures for
dealing with risks from manual handling, these are:
Avoid hazardous manual handling operations so far as is reasonably practicable.
Assess any hazardous manual handling operations that cannot be avoided.
Reduce the risk of injury so far as is reasonably practicable.
The workforce will be trained to, observe safe lifting techniques, and safely handle loads.
No one will be expected to lift on their own, materials weighing more than 25kg.
Safe manual handling procedures should be followed at all times.
There are some basic principles that everyone should observe prior to carrying out a manual handling
operation:
Ensure that the object is light enough to lift, is stable and unlikely to shift or move.
Heavy or awkward loads should be moved using a handling aid.
Make sure the route is clear of obstructions.
Make sure there is somewhere to put the load down wherever it is to be moved to.
Stand as close to the load as possible, and spread your feet to shoulder width.
Bend your knees and try and keep the back's natural, upright posture.
Grasp the load firmly as close to the body as you can.
Use the legs to lift the load in a smooth motion as this offers more leverage reducing the strain on your
back.
Carry the load close to the body with the elbows tucked into the body.
Avoid twisting the body as much as possible by turning your feet to position yourself with the load.
When ever manual handling is to be undertaken, especially if it is an uncommon or high risk task, an
assessment of four specific activities – Task, Individual, Load and Environment (easily remembered by the
acronym TILE) needs to be implemented:
The Task
Does the activity involve twisting, stooping, bending, excessive travel, pushing, pulling or precise positioning
of the load, sudden movement, inadequate rest or recovery periods, team handling or seated work?
The Individual
Does the individual require unusual strength or height for the activity, are they pregnant, disabled or
suffering from a health problem. Is specialist knowledge or training required?
The Load
Is the load heavy, unwieldy, difficult to grasp, sharp, hot, cold, difficult to grip, are the contents likely to
move or shift?
The Environment
Are there space constraints, uneven, slippery or unstable floors, variations in floor levels, extremely hot, cold
or humid conditions, poor lighting, poor ventilation, gusty winds, clothing or Personal Protective Equipment
that restricts movement?
Lifting and handling in teamsLifting and handling in teams
Team lifting needs to be co-ordinated properly; try make sure that those lifting are around the same height
and build, make sure one person is responsible for giving instructions, etc. and make sure that everyone
lifts, moves off, stops and places the load down at the same time.
Lifting in teams does not mean that the weight of the load can be doubled for each extra person in the
team.
All potential hazards are removed from the route that the team will be manual handling to-and-from.
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5. Handling aidsHandling aids
Mechanical handling aids can reduce the risk of injury when used correctly; even simple aids such as
trolleys, sack trucks and wheelbarrows can be used to move items and reduce the likelihood of injury.
It is better to push rather than pull, and to use body weight and leg muscles to do the work, make sure the
load is kept under control, particularly on slopes.
In some cases more sophisticated manual handling aids may be required; cranes, hoists, pallet trucks,
conveyors and fork lift trucks are used where applicable to eliminate manual handling.
It should be remembered that, although the handling aids will eliminate many of the manual handling risks,
their use will introduce others and these risks must be assessed and a competent person must be employed
to use any handling aids.
Method of accessMethod of access
All operatives will be inducted by onsite supervisor.
All operatives will maintain access and egress routes, and ensure that materials required for the task do not
obstruct access to work areas and any debris caused by their operation will be removed.
Waste will be kept to a minimum and removed from site each as agreed with client.
Any problems with access & egress routes will be reported to the Site Supervisor.
Working from heightWorking from height
Working at height will be carried out from step ladders, podium steps, towers scaffolds or as specified in risk
assessment
Erect access equipment in accordance with Safe Use of Ladders Guidance Notes/Safe Use of Stepladders
Guidance Notes/Erection of Tower Scaffolds
If working at heights greater than 2m, use of tower scaffold or podium to be used
All operatives are competent to use working at height method they choose, no operative will work form
height in any other method
General waste handlingGeneral waste handling
A suitable route to transport waste must be considered prior to the work.
Internal routes should be protected to prevent damage to the fabric and decoration of the building. Particular
attention should be made to door frames and sharp changes of route direction.
If external routes cross pedestrian footpaths an alternative route should be provided for the public. The
waste route should be segregated using barrier fencing with suitable signage to direct the public to the
alternative pathway and prevent unauthorised persons accessing the waste route.
Ensure the correct PPE is worn when handling waste.
Always use a mechanical means of moving waste whenever possible (e.g. wheel barrow). Use good manual
handling techniques when mechanical assistance is not practical or safe.
Always dispose of waste in accordance with principle contractor’s environmental policy and waste
management plan.
Report any environmental waste accidents or spillages immediately to the principle contractor who will put
into action the emergency waste containment plan and inform the relevant authorities.
Use of skipsUse of skips
Waste is to be deposited into a skip.
Barrier fencing should be positioned around the skip with ‘keep out’ signage attached.
Skips will be covered and secured to reduce the risk of arson and theft.
Skips should be positioned a minimum of 6m away from buildings or other objects to reduce the spread of
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6. HarmfulHarmful ExplosiveExplosive
fire and to satisfy the requirements of insurance.
Skips should be positioned to allow easy access for the skip vehicles to drop off new skips and collect full
skips.
Always use a banksman when skip vehicles are reversing.
Skips are to be emptied regularly to reduce the risk of arson and theft.
No hazardous material is to be deposited into skips.
Temporary ramps used to gain access to skips should be sufficiently wide to prevent falls. On large or high
skips, ramps should include side fall protection.
Never climb into a skip.
Hazardous wasteHazardous waste
Hazardous waste such as asbestos must be collected by an approved licensed contractor.
Hazardous waste should not be put with non-hazardous waste or sent for landfill.
Sharps waste should be placed in a yellow sharps container and the lid firmly closed during transit. Sharps
should never be carried in the front of vehicles.
Hazardous SubstancesHazardous Substances
Emergency proceduresEmergency procedures
The client or principal contractor will ensure that the existing site emergency procedures are followed and
that relevant information is given to operatives at time of induction or when changes are made to
procedures.
The principle contractor is responsible for ensuring that all operatives under their control adhere to the site
emergency procedures at all times.
First aid facilitiesFirst aid facilities
Refer to the onsite safety notice board for all first aid information.
A first aid box with enough equipment to cope with the number of workers on site should be provided for by
the client or principal contractor.
The client or principal contractor should nominate an appointed person to take care of first-aid
arrangements.
The number of appointed first aiders shall be dependent on the number of employees:
< 5: At least one appointed person.
5–50: At least one first-aider trained in EFAW or FAW, depending on the type of injuries that may occur.
More than 50: At least one first-aider trained in FAW for every 50 people employed.
Welfare requirementsWelfare requirements
Welfare arrangements are supplied by the client or principal contractor.
These should be in line with Schedule 2 of the Construction Design & Management Regulations 2007
(CDM). All sites are to have a minimum amount of welfare facilities available for workers, which include the
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7. Hard HatsHard Hats RespiratoryRespiratory
ProtectionProtection
Safety BootsSafety Boots Hi Vis VestHi Vis Vest Eye ProtectionEye Protection
Safety GlovesSafety Gloves
following:
Toilets
Washing facilities
Drinking water
Changing rooms and lockers
Heating
Rest facilities
PPE RequirementsPPE Requirements
All work will be undertaken by qualified competent persons with experience of the type of work described
above, and in all cases in full accordance with safety procedures specified in the company's health and
safety Policy.
The work activities described within this method statement and all associated safety measures are not to be
deviated from in any way. If, for any reason, the method statement cannot be implemented in full or should
the described process be found inadequate for the purpose of providing a safe working environment, the
affected activities must cease until such time as the method statement has been amended and reapproved
as appropriate.
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8. Acme plumbingAcme plumbing
123 High Street
London
W1
Telephone:Telephone: 0207 123 1234
Fax:Fax: 0207 123 1234
www.acmeplumbing.com
Document created:Document created: 02 Sep 14
Document updated:Document updated: 02 Sep 14
Prepared by:Prepared by: John Smith
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Risk assessmentRisk assessment
New bathroom installNew bathroom install
ProjectProject reference:reference: REF100
SiteSite address:address:
1 Greenwich Place
London
SE10
Client:Client: British Land
PrincipalPrincipal contractor:contractor: Wilmott Dixon
LocationLocation ofof works:works: Ground floor toilets
StartStart datedate andand endend date:date: 01/10/2014 to 31/10/2014
SiteSite supervisor:supervisor: Mark Talbot
SiteSite supervisorsupervisor phone:phone: 07555333111
Risk matrixRisk matrix
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Arrival & departure from siteArrival & departure from site
Task:Task: Leaving or entering site
HazardHazard RiskRisk Control measuresControl measures RRRR
Struck by moving vehicles
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All operatives and site visitors must ensure they sign in when
entering
Site inductions to be provided to all operative's and visitors
before entering the work site
Ensure correct PPE is worn at all times
All operative's and visitors to keep to pedestrian areas only
The use of cross over points will be incorporated into site plan
by principal contractor
All operative's should be made aware of changes in Site Traffic
Management Plan as or when changed
All operative's and site visitors must ensure they sign out when
exiting
Watch for other contractors leaving the area at the same time
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Persons at risk:Persons at risk: All site operatives & public
Task:Task: Unloading equipment
HazardHazard RiskRisk Control measuresControl measures RRRR
Muscle strains, sprains &
injuries caused by lifting
heavy loads xx
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Use correct lifting techniques, all operatives should be trained in
the safe method of lifting - refer to manual handling section in
attached method statement
Ensure two man lift is enforced for reaching or carrying heavier
items
Split loads to make them lighter and safer to handle
Use mechanical aids when loads exceed 25kg per person or as
referenced in method statement
Be aware of handling large or bulky items e.g. plasterboard in
windy conditions
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Persons at risk:Persons at risk: User
Crushed by falling load with
potentially fatal injuries
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Deliveries to be taken in designated areas only, other workers &
public to be kept outside of delivery area
Any machinery used for unloading to be operated by trained
personal only and carries a current inspection certificate
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Any items that could potentially be lifted by the wind should be
placed in designated anchor areas and or weighted down
Ensure any equipment used for unloading is not operated in
overly windy conditions - refer to equipment or plant guidelines
Goods should be placed on firm level ground in designated
areas, height of goods should be kept to a minimum to prevent
stack failure
Persons at risk:Persons at risk: All site operatives & public
Electrical shock or fatal
injuries sustained from
contact with overhead
cables
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Check prevailing site condition and ensure all deliveries
undertaken in pre-determined safe area
No vehicles to be parked or unloaded in the vicinity of overhead
lines
If necessary for deliveries to be undertaken below overhead
cables, ensure works and area coordinated with local authority
with sufficient protection in place for workers and public
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Persons at risk:Persons at risk: User
Task:Task: Leaving vehicle
HazardHazard RiskRisk Control measuresControl measures RRRR
Struck by moving vehicles
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All operatives to park in designated areas
Follow site rules and authorised routes provided by client or
principal contractor
All operatives to wear hi-visibility jackets when leaving vehicle
All operatives to enter and sign in onsite
All operatives to receive induction
Banksman to be used when vehicles are reversing
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Persons at risk:Persons at risk: All site operatives
Preventing slips, trips and fallsPreventing slips, trips and falls
Task:Task: Movement at height or on raised platforms
HazardHazard RiskRisk Control measuresControl measures RRRR
Severe or fatal injuries from
slip, trips and falls at height
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Ensure good housekeeping onsite, 'clean as you go'
implemented by all site operatives across the site
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== All items on raised platforms to be placed in designated and
safe area away from thoroughfare and edges of platforms
Ensure raised platforms are protected by cappings or fenced off
to prevent entry into any risk area
Ensure correct PPE is worn at heights to prevent falling from
height resulting from slips, trips or falls
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Persons at risk:Persons at risk: All site operatives
Task:Task: Movement at ground level
HazardHazard RiskRisk Control measuresControl measures RRRR
Severe strains, sprains and
muscle breaks
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All operatives to be shown the correct area for safe storage of
materials onsite before works begin
Ensure clear working area on site, ensure dustsheets, mats and
other materials cannot slip or slide underfoot
Manage and remove potential slip trip hazards as they arise and
notify site management if assistance required
Do not carry items that will hinder the carrier's clear sight of view
All rubbish to removed from site at scheduled times, organised
by site supervisor and in line with the site waste management
plan
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Persons at risk:Persons at risk: All site operatives
Using portable power toolsUsing portable power tools
Task:Task: Using portable power tools
HazardHazard RiskRisk Control measuresControl measures RRRR
Serious cuts, injuries or
amputations to body parts
from the incorrect use of
cutting tools
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All operatives to be trained in the safe usage of power tools
Always choose the right tool for the job
Ensure all portable tools are set up correctly and securely
fastened to worktops as per product specifications
Ensure any portable tools that are set up, are in a designated
safe area avoiding thoroughfare of other workers or vehicles
All cutting tools to have safety guards incorporated, fastened
securely and regularly checked and maintained
Ensure no loose clothing is worn in the vicinity of cutting, and
gloves are worn at all time
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Persons at risk:Persons at risk: User
Hearing loss to site
operatives working near
noisy power tools xx
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All operatives trained in risks of noise exposure
Suitable hearing protectors should be provided for operatives
and any surrounding workers
Use low-noise tooling where possible
Other trades using grinders or other high noise emitting tools
should not be working close enough to other site operatives to
cause problems
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Persons at risk:Persons at risk: All site operatives
Electrocution causing
serious or fatal injuries
whilst using portable power
tools
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Only 110v or battery operated equipment to be used
Electric equipment to be kept dry and stored in toolbox to
protect from damp and damage
Visual inspection prior to use, plugs, leads, power supply
(transformer), insulation, switches, RCD(if used), signs of burns,
casing, loose parts
Damaged or defective equipment including leads to be replaced
immediately or fixed by competent person
Electrical equipment must not to be tampered with, anything
showing evidence of tampering must not be used until tested by
a professional
Electrical equipment to be PAT tested every three months- PAT
test to be checked prior to use and register of checked items to
be provided before entering site
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Persons at risk:Persons at risk: User
General plumbing worksGeneral plumbing works
Task:Task: General plumbing
HazardHazard RiskRisk Control measuresControl measures RRRR
Slips, trips and falls
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Ensure all live pipework is isolated before undertaking any work
to ensure no leakage
See slips trips and falls risk assessment
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Persons at risk:Persons at risk: All site operatives
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Lung damage caused by
inhalation of fumes and
skin & eye damage from
sealants
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All substances required to perform plumbing activities are
identified i.e., lead, solder, plumber flux etc. and the relevant
COSHH Assessments and personal protective equipment is
made available
Consider use of respiratory equipment in confined areas
Avoid skin contact with sealants and wash from skin as soon as
possible if skin contact occurs
All areas must be kept very well ventilated during sealant works
and minimum requirement is to open all doors and windows
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Persons at risk:Persons at risk: User
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14. Site briefing and induction formSite briefing and induction form
New bathroom installNew bathroom install
All persons who have signed below confirm that they have been briefed on the safe working methods and
arrangements detailed in this method of work statement.
DateDate NameName SignatureSignature
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