Quensh Culvert Replacement Method Statement PDF

Client
Battlers Well Foundation
Contract No
K020786
Contract Title
North Harrow Community Centre

Proposed Mixed Use Development
Document Title
Method Statement for

Culvert Replacement
after Development
Site Address
North Harrow Community Centre,

Station Road, Harrow, Middlesex
HA2 6AE
The QUENSH Consultancy Ltd

435 Holyhead Road, Coventry CV5 8HS
Tel:
02476 599503
Fax:
0871 6615059
Email: info@quensh-consultancy.co.uk
Method Statement
Client
Document Title
Method Statement for
Culvert Replacement after new Development
Contract Title
North Harrow Community Centre
Proposed Mixed Use Development
Order or Package Number
APPROVED (Principal Contractor use only)

Name
Title
Date
Signature
APPROVED (Client / CDM Coordinator use only)

Name
Title
Date
Signature
VERSION CONTROL
Rev
0
Date
17 Apr 10
By
DM
18 Jun 10
DM
Author: Darren Male

Date: 18 June 2010
Checked
Comment
For Preliminary Comments by Harrow Council
For Formal Approval
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Method Statement NHCC Culvert Replacement
Method Statement
METHOD STATEMENT
Contract Title
North Harrow Community Centre - Proposed Mixed Use Development
Client
Author:
Darren Male
Contract No:
K020786
Date:
17 April 2010
SITE ADDRESS
North Harrow Community Centre, Station Road, Harrow HA2 6AE
LOCATION OF WORKS
Culvert running to rear of site from north to south west
SCOPE OF WORKS
Replacement of Culvert
Note: This Method Statement has been prepared as a hypothetical worst case method
statement based upon the potential requirement to replace, repair or rehabilitate the culvert at
a undefined future date. It provides a detailed system of work based upon information
provided.
This method statement includes this document, risk assessments, staged progress plans as
well as a programme of works.
A full construction phase health and safety plan would be prepared should any actual work be
required. If required, work would be subject to CDM Notification. Environment Agency, Harrow
Council Drainage Department and Sewerage Undertaker Drainage Department Environment
Permits will be required.
The existing culvert is understood to be of good structural condition and not likely to be
subject to a future daylighting requirement imposed by either the Environment Agency, local
drainage undertaker or North Harrow Community Centre.
The method statement is based upon the worst case requirement to undertake complete
replacement works. A No Dig Cured In Place Pipelining (CIPP) technique would be advocated
for any rehabilitation at structural condition grade 4 and in some circumstances grade 5.
A CCTV or man entry inspection would be required to determine the necessary replacement
technique in line with the WRC Sewerage Rehabilitation Manual.
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Method Statement
REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE TASK

Work Equipment
Materials
Sheet Piling rig, including Telescopic

leader rigs, drop hammer, proprietary
guide frame / walkway wailings / trestle
CAT 929 wheeled loaders (two)
Atlas 360 or JCB digger 8015 as required
with pneumatic tip and excavator bucket
CAT 331 wheeled excavator / or tracked
excavator
Demag AC40 City Crane
12 ton tippers
Various Hand Tools
Cat & Genny (locating Equipment)
Signs ,Cones, Barriers
Harris fencing
4 pump for overland river diversion
Vehicle mounted cement mixer
All equipment shall be inspected before and

after use, and a weekly recorded inspection
taken of service, calibration and test dates.
As required to suit the task, principally:
Concrete Box culverts

Tokstrip (Culvert jointing material)
Sheet piles (Larssen or equivalent) 12
12.5 metre length Pu25 / AU25 piles in
grade S275 steel
Piling Mat
Drain Blockers
Culvert Steel Plates (for blocking Yeading
Brook)
Cement
Concrete
Manhole Covers and Frames
Pipe Fittings (Clay / Concrete / Plastic)
Aggregate Fill Material
3m x 1m x 140mm Timber Crane Mats
Parties Involved in Task including Works

to be Carried out by Other Parties
1. Engineer
2. General Foremen
3. Lead Hand
4. Civils Assistants
Competencies
Setting out, CAT scanning and for raising
appropriate records. NVQ4
Responsible for ensuring that works are
carried out by appropriate persons, using the
materials and methods shown in this
procedure or as directed by Engineer. NVQ2
Excavation
Confined Space Entry
Manual Handling
Health and Safety Awareness / CPCS
Abrasive Wheels & Disc Cutter
Excavation
Confined Spaces Entry
Manual Handling
Health and Safety Awareness / CPCS
5. Excavator Operator
CPCS Excavation Operator
6. Grab Lorry Driver
Grab Operation (Lifting Operations)
7. Sheet Piling Operator
CPCS Piling Operations
8. Crane Operator
Grab Operation (Lifting Operations)
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Method Statement
Risks to Health and Safety
Risks to the Local Environment
(Employees, Contractors, Client, Public)
(Water, Air, Land, Waste, Noise)
Excavation
Confined Spaces Entry
Portable Plant
Vehicle Movements on Site
Abrasive Wheels
Hand Tools
Compressor & Pneumatic
Manual Handling
Lifting Operations
Siltation of Drains and Watercourses

Nuisance: Noise, Dust, Fume
Waste storage, transfer and disposal
Use of Aggregates
Quality Issues
Clients Specific Requirements
(Lead-Times, Material Delivery, Inspection)
(Access / Egress, Times, Colour)
Full Time Supervision

Reinstatement Inspection by Team
Leader.
Programme of Works
Method Statement
Access to be agreed via a wayleave

agreement imposed by the local authority
in consultation with local residents.
Rectification work to be as per specified by
client.
RELEVANT DOCUMENTATION
Site File (including Training & Equipment certificates; Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of
Work and Method Statements; Waste Carriers License and Waste Transfer Note)
Details of the temporary Dam works and river diversion methods, drawings and approvals
form EA
HSE Notification (Form F10)
Job Sheet
Utility drawings
Pre-commencement Site Specific Risk Assessment
As built Documentation (This will include both the details of the culvert construction as well
as the re-instatement of the drainage services running adjacent to the existing culvert)
Customer Satisfaction Form for signature on completion
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Method Statement
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE AND OTHER SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Type
Standard
Y Type
Standard
High-Visibility
Vest / Jacket
EN471 Class 2 /3
Overalls
Dry / Waterproof
Hard Hat
EN397
Bump Cap
EN812
Gloves
PVC Knit Wrist Gloves

Chemical / Biological
EN374
Safety Boots
EN 345 200 joules
Mechanical / Abrasion
EN388
Respiratory
Protective
Equipment
See PPE Guide
Face Shield
EN166.3.9.B, 169/175
Impact Resistant
EN352 Part 1 Muffs

Ear Protection
EN352 Part 2 Foam Plugs

EN352 Part
Mounted
Helmet
EN166.1.B with anti-mist

resistance.
Goggles
Safety Harnesses &
Equipment
Y
Y
Y
Gas Monitor
Breathing
Apparatus
Intrinsically Safe
Flashlight
Fire
Extinguisher
1 CO2
2 AFFF Foam
1 Fire Blanket
First Aid Kit
Oil Spill Tray
If mobile generator / pump

refuelling required.
Spill Kit
Safety Signs:
As required for site conditions.
Welfare:
Mobile welfare facilities to be provided.
Other (Specify):
TASK PRE-REQUISITES / PERMITS / CONSENTS

1
Pre-commencement Site Specific Risk Assessment
Client / CDM Coordinator consultation with neighbours and local authority (COPA
Section 61 Construction Noise Order).
Client / CDM Coordinator consultation with Environment Agency / Local Authority

Drainage Department or Regional Sewerage Undertaker Drainage Department
regards consent for work to affect watercourse.
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Method Statement
PRE-CONSTRUCTION WORKS
Description
Stage
Deliverables
Programme of Works
The Gantt Chart attached is the result of a critical path analysis
carried out on logically linked project activities contained within
Primavera P6 Project Management database.
The programme has been developed with the aim to schedule all
major activities required to take the project from award to a
successful handback. This has necessitated the need to review
each element of work with respect to interfaces, availability of
resources, buildability, as well as documentation requirements.
As such, any deviations from the construction strategy will need
to be considered separately to mitigate any adverse impact on
the programme. During the development of the programme a
number of key items were considered
1.
Access requirements and impact on programme

Weather conditions these works have been planned for
winter months with peak flows in Yeading Brook
Landtake and existing topography
Road infrastructure and neighbouring properties
The need to install sheet piles adjacent to the culvert along
the boundary line with the existing neighbouring property
Interface Requirements between the various subcontractors
Interface requirements between Harrow Council, EA and the
statutory authorities
Sequencing / Availability of the services
The need for programme certainty in order to achieve
realistic milestones for works carried out in a safe manner
Programme of
Works.
Progress charts
As-built chart
We have concentrated on the critical requirements rather than

the details within each work element but have made an
assessment of the possible construction issues and the
complexities involved.
This sequence will be refined at the time of construction works
and site surveys prior to the final submissions to Harrow Council
and the EA
Staged Progress Plans
2.
The attached drawings should be read in conjunction with this

Method Statement. These include Staged Progress Plans for
before the work starts, and the progress as at the end of Week
No 16, 18 and 20.
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Staged Progress
Plans
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Method Statement
Description
Stage
Deliverables
Contract Milestones
The activities in this WBS show the governing milestones and
hammocks that define the important and overall snapshot of the
works. Included here are the two activities that refer to approvals
by Harrow Council and the Environment Agency for design and
methodology approvals.
3.
The first activity will be the Notification by Harrow Council to the

Client of the need to replace the culvert.
Approvals by
Harrow Council,
EA and Statutory
Authorities
The programme infers that the total time on site will be circa 65
days (13 weeks) and the overall period between the notification
by Harrow of culvert replacement and the re-opening of the
community centre will be about 26 weeks.
Design Development
Activity M-00020 will be the appointment of the Design
Consultants and Project Manager by Batters Well Foundation
4.
There will be a 15 day design development period for the

following:
Drainage design in liaison with Harrows Drainage and
Transport Department and the Environment Agency
Temporary Works Design
Service Diversions in liaison with the Statutory Providers
(after appointment of the M&E Contractors)
Design Drawings
and Co-ordination
with Harrow
Drainage Dept
and EA
Documentation
5.
This 3 week period will include the production of the Programme

of Works to Level 4, as well as:
Tender Stage Health & Safety Plan
Waste Management Plan
Environmental Mitigation Plan
Quality Plan
Detailed Method Statements (Piling, Excavation
The Construction Phase Health & Safety Plan as Principal
Contractor
Issue an F10 Notification to the Health & Safety Executive
Traffic Management Plan
Risk Assessment and Interface Management
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Documentation
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Method Statement
Description
Stage
Deliverables
Procurement
The first action by the PM will be to notify the Statutory
Authorities, giving a period of 10 week notification lead-in time.
The Culvert Replacement Contractor will be appointed based on
preliminary drawings and a negotiated tender process.
6.
The M&E Contractor will also be appointed based on a brief and

negotiated tender process. M&E service drawings will be
produced by the contractor for any diversions and for the
removal and replacement of the storm and foul water drainage
that are present in the 3m culvert exclusion zone.
The Sheet Piling Contractor will be appointed based on
Schedule of Rates and a performance specification. This will be
done in conjunction with the neighbouring property owner and
with the permission of Harrow Council.
Once the design and permits have been received by all third
parties, the orders will be placed for the precast concrete
culverts, the M&E supplies and consumables as well as the
sheet piles. All these items will be in ready availability and off the
shelf items, and will not have long lead-in periods.
Summary Sequence of the Permanent Works
7.
Setting out of extent of piling work and culvert replacement

Protect Telecoms and Electrical Works
CAT scan area
Remove first section of culvert top slab and install pump
Drill top of culvert slab at southern exit (for piping)
Lay the 4 (100 mm) of piping works, protected at south exit
Dam the Canterbury side of the culvert and divert water
Lay timber crane mats
Carry out sheet piling works
Demolish the culvert starting from southern downstream side
Excavate and prep at formation level
Install bedding
Install culverts
Backfill culvert and extract piles
Remove temporary diverted Yeading Brook
Reinstate the drainage disturbed along side of culvert
Reinstate ground and garden area
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Method Statement
SITE METHODOLOGY
Stage
Assessments
Applicable
Description
Site Mobilisation
1.
The Culvert Contractor will be appointed Principal Contractor for

purposes of the CDM Regulations
The Contractor will set up site offices and a welfare block in the
garden are of the South Block. Temporary utility connections will
be made and a lay-down area for materials will be set-up.
Site Specific Risk Assessments
Prior to commencement of works conduct site specific risk
assessment identifying:
2.
pedestrian and traffic circulation,,

access and egress
sensitive neighbours,
surface water gulleys
aggressive persons or violence at work
vegetation / flytipped waste / other slip or trip hazards
Lone Workers
Dealing with the

Public
Aggressive
Persons or
Animals
Operatives are not permitted to work in severe adverse weather Unfit Habitation
conditions or poor lighting.
With consideration to above, determine capability to complete
job [Refusal to Work on Safety Grounds]. If further advice or
assistance is required, contract Controller.
Site Specific Inductions, etc

3.
All operatives to wear the required PPE and follow Site Rules.
A register of all operatives will be prepared and H&S rules will be
enforced at all times
Traffic Management
4.
The work will impact on traffic in Station Road; as such, signage,

barriers and light area will be done in accordance with Chapter
Eight, of the New Roads & Streetworks Act (NRSWA) 1991.
Erect pedestrian walkways were required, and fencing will be
constructed at both sides of the works. Full time Banksman will
be provided where drivers do not have clear visibility.
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Date: 18 June 2010
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Traffic Circulation
Pedestrian
Management
Vehicles
Operating on Site
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Method Statement
SITE METHODOLOGY
Stage
Assessments
Applicable
Description
Preparation for Permanent Works
Check all relevant site / apparatus drawings and use CAT &
Jenny locator. Mark location of apparatus.
Check all plant and equipment prior to use ensuring that it is in
good condition and within its service, test and / or calibration
date.
5.
The site will be prepared and all top soil will be stored along the
south east side of the site. The top soil will be restored after the
permanent works and replaced to its original condition.
Excavation:
Underground
Services
Hand Tools
The balance of the excavation (about 200mm deep) will be

removed and carted away from site. It will be examined for
contam and the disposal done appropriately.
The removal of this soil will be done through the South Exit into
Station Road.
Access to Works
6.
Establish access road (crash decks) to excavation point with the

use of Timber Crane Mats (3m x 1m x 140mm thick), with
granular aggregate and fine sand blinding. The mats will be
140mm thick in order to cater for crane and piling rig loading.
Pre-commencement photographs to be taken to establish
existing condition of site to provide future reference for
reinstatement.
Crash Decks /
Trackway
Dilapidation
Survey
Sheet Piling Works

The piling rig will be placed on the crane mats as shown on the
drawing. The reach of the piling rig will go over the fence line
and on the other side of the boundary line
7.
The sheet piles will be installed using a telescopic leader rig,

which will pitch and drive the sheet piles. Once the piles are
pitched they will initially be driven using vibro hammer
techniques on the leader rig.
Vehicles
Operating on Site
Sheet Piling Risk
Assessment
Striking Buried
Services
The piles will be driven with the vibro hammer until they reach
refusal or design toe level (10m estimated subjected to sheet
piling design).
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Method Statement
SITE METHODOLOGY
Stage
Assessments
Applicable
Description
Where piles reach refusal they will be driven using an impact
hammer to design toe levels. Where any piles achieves refusal
prior to reaching the design toe level, after use of the impact
hammer, the level and location will be recorded and a temporary
works check carried out to ensure suitability.
The sheets will be fully clutched to provide a tight seal between
them. The sheets will be propped within the safety zone in the
neighbouring backyard in case additional stability will be
required.
Excavation and Demolition Works
Begin excavation with machine excavation.
Where using hand-held pneumatic breakers then work rotated in
team to ensure that no one person uses vibrating equipment for
more than 2 hours per day.
Undertake excavation carefully using a banksman to look watch
out for signs of services (tapes, tiles etc), using blunt hand tools
to excavate near suspected buried services. Look for signs of oil
or chemical contamination.
8.
Excavation:
Persons and
equipment falling
into excavation
Compressors and
Pneumatics:
Hand Arm
Vibration
Build temporary ramp with suitable fill to enable CAT 331

wheeled excavator access into trench. Note: There are
basement and water storage tanks underground which form part
of the building footprint.
Excavation:
Striking Buried
Services
The excavator will be fitted with a breaker in order to break up

the sides and base of the concrete culvert, and deposited onto
the crane mat surface.
Excavation:
Siltation and
Pollution of
Watercourses
Install stop logs to prevent vehicles falling into excavation.

Store spoil away from edge of excavation and away from drains.
Consider installing guttering and sandbag pile to prevent silt
loss. Cart away using 12 Ton tippers at both ends of the site.
Any excavations greater than 2 meters deep must have barriers
that can physically prevent a person falling.
Ladders and
Steps: Fall of
Person or Object
from Ladder
Siltation and
Pollution of
Watercourses
Access into culvert must be via ladder, with two points of access
provided if necessary.
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Method Statement
SITE METHODOLOGY
Stage
Assessments
Applicable
Description
Disposal of water from excavations
Prior to dewatering or storage of excavated material, identify
local drainage systems and implement controls against loss of
silt
9.
Problems with water disposal will be avoided by:

preventing water entering excavations using cut off ditches
using pump sumps in excavations
discharging on to hard surfaces into surface waters
protection of the pump inlet to avoid drawing in debris
minimising disturbance of standing water
Inspection of excavation prior to preparation of culvert base
10.
Inspect shored / trench supported excavations upon

establishment, and record inspection
Excavation:
Siltation and
Pollution of
Watercourses
Collapse of
excavation or
spoil
Culvert Jointing Strip

11.
Tokstrip a proprietary bituminous compound which is generally

used for jointing of rectangular precast concrete culverts.
Delivery will be made prior to receipt of the culverts.
COSHH
guidelines
Delivery of culvert sections (6.3 tons each)
12.
Contractor will agree with the culvert supplier well in advance

the place and approximate time of delivery.
Provide a hard access for standard delivery vehicles.
Provide a Demag AC40 City Crane or equivalent capacity.
Ascertain details of the lifting method used by the supplier.
Provide all handling equipment necessary to operate the
lifting method on site.
Consult the box culvert supplier to ensure that the proposed
method is acceptable.
Protect the box culvert and particularly the joining surfaces
from damage while lifting.
Ensure complete safety of operatives.
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Date: 18 June 2010
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Lifting Loads
Traffic
management
Delivery Logistics
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Method Statement
SITE METHODOLOGY
Stage
Assessments
Applicable
Description
Preparation of Culvert Bed Base
13.
Keeping to the specified line and gradient, the trench should

be excavated to a width equal to the box culvert width plus
300 mm at top of excavation / top of embankment.
Follow the normal requirements for safety when working in
trenches.
Full load bearing capacity of an installed box culvert line is
achieved with uniform support at the base.
Carefully trim the formation to the required depth and
gradient making allowance for the thickness of the bedding.
Excavate local hard or soft areas of the trench bottom which
may cause uneven settlement and replace with well
compacted backfill selected to give uniform support.
Maintain a dry formation so far as possible by diverting water
courses, pumping water from the trench or other means.
Lay well compacted selected granular material over the full
width of the trench to a minimum depth of 200mm having first
removed any protective layer.
Blind the surface with fine material to assist levelling. Having
achieved a flat, well prepared base, it should not be allowed
to deteriorate.
Lay the bedding only a minimum distance ahead of the laying
of box culverts. Keep off the prepared base so far as
practicable.
Excavation:
Persons and
equipment falling
into excavation
Working in
Trenches
Collapse of
excavation or
spoil
Laying the Culvert
14.
All culverts will be off-loaded from the tipper directly into the
trench base, with the use of the Demag AC40 City Crane.
The box culvert line will be laid from the downstream end with
sockets facing upstream to receive the next box culvert.
Lifting Loads
Inspect the box culvert before laying to ensure that the
jointing surfaces are clean and that no damage has occurred
Lifting Plans
in handling and transport to the site.
Lower the box culvert carefully on to the prepared base
Manual Handling
aligning the spigot with the socket of the unit already laid.
Prevent loose surface bedding material from entering the
joint space during positioning of the unit by placing a
hardboard strip beneath the base joint.
If any adjustment to level is necessary, remove the box
culvert and adjust the surface level of the bedding. Local
packing will not be used to adjust the levels
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Method Statement
SITE METHODOLOGY
Stage
Assessments
Applicable
Description
Applying the Jointing Material
15.
The strip should be applied to the box culvert just before it is

laid in the trench. The inner and loping faces of both the
spigot and the socket will be cleaned and primed
Place the strip in the internal corner of the socket
Cut mitred ends and join the strip at corners
All joints will be checked to ensure that the strip is
continuous.
Joints will be closed by pulling against the box culverts
previously laid. Anchoring the cables firmly at each end, take
on the crane the weight of the box culvert being jointed to
reduce frictional resistance at the base of the box culverts.
Allow for a load of approximately one tonnes per metre of
strip to compress the strip.
Apply heat, as recommended, to soften bitumen based strip
when the weather is very cold.
Close the joint with cable pullers to the specified nominal
gap.
On completion, make good any holes used for lifting and
laying.
Joints in box culverts of will be pointed internally to increase
hydraulic flows in the culvert. This can take the form of an
elastometric or bitumen based sealant
COSHH
Manual handling
Working in
Confined Spaces
Backfilling over the Culvert
16.
17.
Backfilling should commence as soon as possible after the

box culverts have been laid.
Fill the trench to the level of the top of the box culvert working
evenly on each side.
Use selected backfill or imported Type 1 material well
compacted in layers not exceeding 200mm
Heavy vibratory equipment will not be used for these works.
Continued filling over the box culvert and compacted in
layers.
Timber crane mats will be re-positioned in order to run
construction plant over the box culvert.
Compact materials to required standard / reinstate surface
Reinstatement of Storm and Surface Water Drainage

On completion of the main culvert works, the M&E contractor
will re-instate the services lines and inspection chambers
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Lifting Loads
Manual Handling
Manual Handling
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Method Statement
SITE METHODOLOGY
Stage
Assessments
Applicable
Description
Completion Works
18.
Clear site and carry out reinstatement of the backfilled levels

Raise Waste Transfer Note, and transfer waste to licensed
disposal facility.
Remove / pull out temporary sheet piles
Remove site compound facilities providing for any lifting
operations.
Reinstate all external lighting and connections
Reinstate Building electrical and data connections
Reinstate road pavement, parking and signage works
Reinstate all footpaths
Reinstate the landscaping works, including fencing works, etc
Reinstate fencing works along boundary lines as prior to the
works
At end of work, report in to Controller.
Notify and jointly inspect the final works with the EA, Harrow
Council and Statutory Authorities
Prepare for approval by consultants all as-built
documentation and services re-testing and re-commissioning
(as required)
Harrow Council and EA confirm that the culvert replacement
works have been completed and permits the re-opening of
the Community Centre
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Manual Handling
Collision of road
vehicles with
persons or
equipment
Lone Workers
Driving at Work
Waste
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Method Statement
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES APPLICABLE TO WORKS

Fire
Only persons trained in fire response to attempt to fight fires. Local

arrangements for contacting emergency services to be identified.
COSHH
COSHH materials will include Concrete, Diesel and Grouts and Repair
Mortars.
All materials will be controlled by a COSHH co-ordinator who will produce
data sheets as required.
First-Aid box provided on all vehicles.
Local arrangements for contacting emergency services to be identified.
Location of nearest hospital A&E: Watford Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1
3UJ Tel: 020 8864 3232 1.8 miles:
First Aid
In case of accident or injury requiring medical attention call 999 and inform
Control.
Always inform Health and Safety Officer of all incidents, accidents and near
misses. Ensure that the Incident Report Form is completed
Environmental
If silt enters the downstream surface water system then implement drain
blockers and inform the Contract Manager..
Other
Any complaint, incident, near miss of safety observation must be reported

to the Contract Manager.
CONTACT NUMBERS
Name
Position / Employer
Contact Number
TBC
Contract Manager
TBC
TBC
Duty Manager
TBC
Nizar Merali
Clients Representative
TBA
AUTHORISATIONS
Authorised By
Signature
Date
Position
Approved by
Signature
Date
Position
Received By
Signature
Date
Position
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(Contract Manager)
(Clients Representative)
(Site Person in Charge)
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Method Statement
RISK ASSESSMENT AND SAFE SYSTEM OF WORK

Title:
LIFTING OPERATIONS AND LIFTING EQUIPMENT
RAG No.
028
RISK FACTOR (in relation to harm)

HAZARDS
HARM
Uncontrolled raising or lowering of load or

premature release
Persons or structures being struck by load or lifting
equipment arm
Destabilisation of load during lift or lifting
equipment overturning
Failure of slings, chains or lifting equipment itself
Contact of load with persons;

Crushing, drawing in, entrapment.
Crushing Injury; Strike injury; Strike over
Overhead Power Cables (Electrocution)
Employees
(The User)
Persons at Risk
Alternatives
(Elimination /
Reduction)
Training and
Awareness
Health
Requirements /
Surveillance
Severity
Likelihood with
Controls
Fatality / Major Injury
Very Unlikely
Very Unlikely
Crushing Injury; Strike injury
Very Unlikely
Very Unlikely
Other Site Staff
General Public
Environment
1.
Lifting is usually the only practicable method. The safest method of lifting shall be used.
1.
As roles require: Appointed Person for Lifting Operations; Lifting Equipment / Crane Operators License (including
Manufacturers License where required); Slinger / Load Handler; Signaller; Banksman.
1.
None specific persons operating lifting equipment shall be medically fit and have good hearing and sight (corrected as
required).
Planning /
Preparation
1. Lifting equipment will be suitable for the task and used, serviced and maintained in compliance with manufacturers
recommendations and legislative requirements. Thorough Examination Certificates (6 monthly, 12 monthly or in line with a
written scheme of examination) must be in date and made available for inspections. Equipment will be properly stored to
prevent deterioration or damage. Lifting machinery and accessories shall be marked with the safe working load. Lifting
equipment designed to lift persons will be marked as such, equipment specifically NOT designed for people lifting will be
marked as such.
2. The lift will be planned and supervised by trained competent persons. Planning should consider the load to be lifted (weight,
shape, centre of gravity, lifting points), path (radius of lift, overhead clearance), environment (ground conditions, traffic
management, High Voltage Overhead Power Lines [See RAG.025]), positioning of the crane, lifting equipment required and
personnel required.
3. Where appropriate, information on weight, centre of gravity and slinging arrangements of the load shall be obtained.
Operational
Control
1. Equipment will be inspected prior to use and safety defects reported immediately. Equipment will not be used where safety
defects are present. Inspections shall be recorded.
2. Access and egress to the lifting equipment controls (e.g. crane cab or MEWP cage) must be via a safe means, and if the
equipment is for lifting persons, adequate protection from slips, trips and falls must be installed and used.
3. The area of the arc of operations will be clear of all persons. No person shall enter the crane operating area without
permission. Loads are not to be swung over site huts, buildings, public areas or other areas where persons may be present
unless persons have been excluded from those areas. If the above is not practicable, then other measures may be applied.
4. Lifting equipment should be positioned to prevent crushing or strikes at its extreme positions.
5. Sufficient trained competent Slinger / Signaller to be available to sling and control load, especially when the drivers vision of
the load is obstructed. Telephone/radio communication or a system of agreed hand or other signals must be used between
the crane operator and the Slinger / Signaller.
6. Guide ropes shall be used on large loads to guide and steady lift.
7. The table of Safe Working Loads for various radii to be clearly visible to the driver.
8. Practice lifts undertaken when required to gauge the weight, centre of gravity and suitability of slinging arrangements.
9. Where there is a significant risk of overturning / overloading, devices such as rated capacity indicators or limiters used.
Prohibitions /
Restrictions
1. The raising and lowering of people by work equipment which is not specifically designed for the purpose should only be
undertaken in exceptional circumstances, when it is not practicable to gain access by less hazardous means.
2. If wind conditions are such that small branches are moving or paper is blowing around check the wind speed using the
anemometer, and stop work if it exceeds the limit of the equipment.
3. Equipment will not be used where safety defects are present.
4. Persons under 18 years old must not use lifting equipment unless deemed competent by an authorised person.
Personal /
Environment
Protective
Equipment
Emergency
Preparedness
and Response
Type
Standard
Gloves - mechanical abrasion resistant BS EN 388
Workwear - As appropriate
Safety Goggles BS EN 166 1B
High Visibility Jackets / Vests
Hard Hats BS EN 397
Windspeed Monitor / Anemometer
Safety Boots BS EN 345
Emergency Response Equipment Fire, First Aid, Spill
1.
2.
Adequate first aiders and first aid kits, including eye washes available.
Do not move a casualty who has fallen from height due to increased risk of internal damage or damage to the spine>
Casualties should be kept as still as possible, unless they are at imminent danger e.g. from a collapsing structure, but no
other person shall put themselves at additional risk in rescuing another person.
Author: Darren Male

Date: 15 April 2010
Version: 1-0
Page 1 of 8
F-SM-16 Lifting Plan
Risk Assessment
Title:
DISCHARGE TO DRAIN, SEWER AND WATERCOURSE

including dewatering, overpumping, dredging and watercourse clearance.
RAG No.
068

HAZARDS
HARM
Overpumping foul waters into surface water drain

and receiving watercourse
Pollution of Watercourse
Habitat Loss
Sewer flooding and related property
damage, odour etc
Water quality impact
Transfer of invasive species eg nonnative fish, disease, plants
Overpumping surface water into foul water drain

Discharge of enclosed water eg canal or pond /
lake into river / stream or vice versa
Severity
Habitat Loss
Prosecution
Public Complaint
Property Damage
Habitat Damage
Prosecution
Pumping excavation waters to drain
Siltation of drain, sewer or watercourse
Pumping to Watercourse
Siltation, erosion of bank / bed, damage

to plants / animals.
Employees
(The User)
Persons at Risk
Blocked drains; Habitat

Loss; Prosecution
Habitat Loss
Prosecution
General Public
Other Site Staff
Likelihood with
Controls
Unlikely
Very Unlikely
Very Unlikely
Very Unlikely
Very Unlikely
Environment
Alternatives
(Elimination /
Reduction)
1.
Training and
Awareness
1. Confined Spaces Entry 2. Experience in Drainage Maintenance.
Health
Requirements /
Surveillance
1. Not applicable.
Planning /
Preparation
1. For planned works prior consent shall always be sought:

Where discharging directly to a watercourse prior application shall be made to the Environment Agency (or other
relevant Land Drainage Authority) for Discharge Consent.
Any work within 8 metres of a watercourses then prior Consent for Works Affecting Watercourses (Land Drainage
Consent) shall be applied for from the Environment Agency.
For dredging involving the proposed disposal. A Exemption to Environment Permits to spread waste dredgings to
riverbank or agricultural land may be applied for. This will consider contamination and flood risk. Allow 20 days for
application.
Where Over / Cross pumping or for any discharge to a foul / combined sewer then a Discharge to Foul Sewer Consent
may be required from the local sewerage undertaker.
For discharge of potable water from mains or other water facility including service reservoirs, borehole testing etc
consent is required if the discharge is via a pipe greater than 229mm in diameter. If it is less than 229mm diameter
consent is not needed but significant discharges will be issued with a duty of care letter.
2. For emergency response work then the Relevant Statutory Body (Environment Agency or Sewerage Undertaker) shall be
notified as soon as practicably possible.
Operational
Control
1. Water should preferably be retained in the same drainage system.

2. Abstracted waters must be free of silt, visible oil and unnatural colour or odour. The clarity of the water must first be checked
by carefully taking a surface sample in a transparent container. The operator should minimise the disturbance of the water in
the duty or chamber as this may stir up any settled silt. See RAG.018.4 Excavation Dewatering. If oil, odour, colour or silt is
present and cannot practicably be removed then it shall be transferred to a licensed waste disposal site or treatment facility
[RAG.049].
3. Care will be taken with the discharge of any pumped water to the watercourse. Pumped discharges will be made using a
pump of suitable size for the situation and at a rate which will not cause riverbed disturbance. The discharge pipe to be
frequently moved to prevent erosion of bank or bed, or settlement of solids.
4. Where operating in a combined system near to a sewer overflow, prior consideration should be taken of the volume of water
required to cause operation of the overflow, and restrictions implemented to prevent a discharge to surface waters.
5. Consideration should be given to if the stretch is being used for stormwater retention, where overpumping may bypass this.
6. If dredging / clearing watercourses care must be taken. Incorrectly disposed silt can lead to contamination of water or land.
Disturbance of the silt can mobilise oil and diesel contamination. Dredging activities can also uncover bulky wastes such as
bicycles, shopping trolleys, beds, fencing etc. See RAG.049 Waste.
7. Sewage Contamination Issues
Wash back to sewer any waters around manhole head.
Where airborne transfer is an issue, for instance, near a school, hospital, public park or other sensitive areas dampen
area above manhole. Do not use disinfectants unless authorised to do so.
If any wastes are to be removed, see RAG.015 Drainage Cleaning and Tankering.
Prohibitions /
Restrictions
Personal /
Environment
Protective
Equipment
Emergency
Preparedness
and Response
Assessed by
1.
2.
See Planning / Preparation. Pumping is often necessary to access drainage section.
Do not pump foul into surface water or surface water into foul.
Use of vactor recycling units must be monitored to ensure they do not use sewage-contaminated water in surface water
drains.
Type
Standard
Not Applicable.
1.
Darren Male
Assessor: Darren Male

Date: 08 February 2010
Spillage Response Kits including oil-only pads and booms should be available.
Approved By
Assessment Date
Review Date (3 yr. max)
08 February 2010
08 February 2013
Version: 1-0
Page 1 of 1
RAG.068 Discharge to Drain, Sewer and Watercourse
Risk Assessment
Title:
COMPRESSED AIR FED TOOLS (Non-Vibrating)
HAZARDS
HARM
Noise
Damage to hearing
Cut / Laceration
Injection of high pressure air into human body
Can be fatal.
Bursting under pressure of air receivers, hoses etc
Cut / Laceration particularly eye injuries
Amputation / Cut or Laceration
Major Injury
Very Unlikely
Reportable Injury
Very Unlikely
Very Unlikely
Reportable Injury
Very Unlikely
Pollution of Land and Water
Environmental Pollution
Very Unlikely
Inhalation of Exhaust Gases

Local Air Pollution
Environmental Pollution
Very Unlikely
Employees
(The User)
Persons at Risk
010.2

Likelihood with
Severity
Controls
Major / Reportable Injury
Very Unlikely
Entanglement / Entrapment
(in exposed moving parts)
Uncontrolled hoses (whiplash under pressure)
Diesel Fuel and Oil
RAG No.
Other Site Staff
General Public
Environment
Alternatives
(Elimination /
Reduction)
1. None identified. Compressed air is often the most effective and safest form of energy transfer for site works, particularly in
inaccessible areas or wet environments.
2. Any associated use with cutting equipment must be read inconjuntion with 10.1 Pneumatic and Compressed Air Fed Tools.
Training
1.
Safe Use of Compressors; 2. Spill Response
Health
Surveillance
1.
Noise 2. Skin condition (diesel and oil is carcinogenic and a skin irritant).
1.
2.
3.
4.
Planning /
Preparation
Preference will be given when selecting equipment to that which offers low noise levels.
Compressors and tools subject to planned maintenance and suitable recorded weekly inspections.
Guards and covers must be fitted to moving parts of compressors, especially on V-belts and pulleys.
Air receivers fitted with pressure gauge, safety valve, drain point and access for cleaning, and identify the safe working
pressure.
5. Indicative noise levels assessed and appropriate actions taken.
6. Exposure to oil mist and fumes will be monitored and suitable controls put in place. Air supplies used for breathing purposes
must be periodically tested for purity. Consideration will be given to the type of material being cut and a COSHH assessment
undertaken for any hazards resulting from the dust generated.
7. Inform neighbours of duration of noise if there is a potential for nuisance.
Operational
Control
1. Hoses are the right size for the tool and that the length of the hose is kept as short as possible. All connections must be
properly clamped to prevent the hose whipping.
2. Hoses must be kept free from corrosive materials and protected from interference by passing traffic. Hoses and connections
must be inspected for damage prior to use. Any damaged items must be removed from use. Hoses must be kept clean
when disconnected.
3. Compressor generator must be integrally bunded or site within a bund or secondary containment.
Prohibitions /
Restrictions
1. No eating, drinking or smoking.

2. Any misuse of equipment (horseplay) is prohibited and will be a disciplinary offence.
3. Use within confined spaces, unless adequate ventilation/dust extraction facilities are provided.
Type
Personal /
Environment
Protective
Equipment
Standard
Gloves - mechanical abrasion resistant
BS EN 388
Eye Protection / Face Mask
BS EN 166 1B / BS EN166.3.9.B, 169/175
Ear muffs
BS EN 352 Part 1
Mask - For Stone / Concrete: Disposable Dust Mask
FFP1/2 to BS EN EN 149
Mask - For Fine Dusts: Respiratory Face Mask
BS EN 136 / 140 with filters P1 / P2 to BS EN 143
Safety Boots
BS EN 345
Workwear
Emergency
Preparedness
and Response
Assessed by
High Visibility jackets or vests
Relevant to Work Environment
Suitable storage facilities for spare discs and wheels.
1.
2.
3.
Darren Male

Date: 04 January 2007
All sites to have as a minimum an Emergency Response First Aider and First Aid including Eye Wash.
Drainage to be protected from silt / wash water using booms or sand.
Health and Safety Executive notified of any confirmed cases of Hand-Arm Vibration.
Approved By
Assessment Date
22 June 2007
Version: 6-0
22 June 2010
Page 1 of 1
RAG.010 Compressors and Pneumatic Tools
Risk Assessment
Title:
CONFINED SPACES NC2 and NC3
RAG No.
HAZARDS
HARM
Atmospheric Hazards (toxic gas, flammable /

explosive gas and low oxygen)
Biological and / or chemical residue hazards
Exposure to Harmful Substance, Poisonous, Asphixiation, Explosion, Fire

Fatality, Fracture, Concussion, Cut /
Laceration,
Exposure
to
Harmful
Substance
Exposure to Harmful Substance
Flooding / Engulfment in Free Flowing Solids
Drowning, Asphyxiation, Crushing
Excessive heat and humidity
Exhaustion, Heart failure, Fainting
Fall of persons or equipment into or down access

shaft
Employees
(The User)
Persons at Risk
011.2

Likelihood with
Severity
Controls
Other Site Staff
Fatality
Very Unlikely
Fatality
Very Unlikely
Reportable Injury
Very Unlikely
Fatality
Reportable Injury /
Fatality
Very Unlikely
General Public
Alternatives
(Elimination /
Reduction)
1. Conduct survey from surface using mechanical assistance including CCTV Cameras where practicable.
Training and
Awareness
1. Confined Spaces CP1 Top Man and CP2 Confined Space Entry.
Health
Requirements /
Surveillance
1. Confined Spaces Medical including Lung Function Test.
Very Unlikely
Environment
1. Ensure emergency / rescue procedures are in place, external rescue support available if necessary and persons entering
confined space use rescue harness and lines / winches as appropriate.
Planning /
Preparation
2. Check weather conditions and tide cycles that could affect fluid levels.
3. Entry into National Category 4 Confined Spaces to be under a site specific risk assessment.
Operational
Control
1. As per RAG.011.1 Confined Spaces NC1 plus:

2. Undertake entry into confined space with compliance to the appropriate Confined Space Checklist and safe system of work
for the National Category of Confined Space confined space (NC2 or NC3).
3. Ensure pumps, valves, penstocks, stanks etc are secured, locked off and appropriately signed. Use Permit for Work where
appropriate.
4. Persons entering or exiting shafts to wear rescue / fall arrest harness and be attached to suitable and approved safety line,
winch or rope. Supply and use buoyancy aids where appropriate.
5. Escape / Rescue Breathing Apparatus to be available.
6. Put in place appropriate warning systems such as safety back up teams, radio contact to ensure notification of sudden rise
in water levels can be communicated to persons in confined space
7. Assess confined space for temperature and humidity, reduce excessive levels by ventilation where possible. Limit work
periods to ensure persons are not affected by heat / humidity. Provide drinking water or other fluids to prevent dehydration.
Ensure persons who may be exposed to excessive heat / humidity are physically fit. Ensure persons at risk are trained to
recognise the signs of heat stress.
Prohibitions /
Restrictions
1. Only persons trained in Confined Space Entry and medically fit to work near or in confined spaces.
2. No person to enter confined space (e.g. to recover dropped equipment) without appropriate training, breathing apparatus
and rescue equipment.
Personal /
Environment
Protective
Equipment
Emergency
Preparedness
and Response
Assessed by
Type
Standard
BS EN 388
Safety Goggles / Face Mask
BS EN 166 1B / BS EN166.3.9.B, 169/175
Ear Protection Helmet Mounted
BS EN 352 Part 3
Hard hat
EN397
Safety Boots
BS EN 345
Workwear / Wetwear
Gas Monitor
Breathing Apparatus Emergency and Full BA
Safety Harnesses and Lifting Equipment
1.
Darren Male

Ensure emergency / rescue procedures are in place, external rescue support available if necessary and persons entering
confined space use rescue harness and lines / winches as appropriate.
Approved By
Assessment Date
04 January 2007
04 January 2010
Version: 6-0
Page 1 of 1
RAG.011.2 Confined Spaces NC2 and NC3
Risk Assessment
DRAIN, INTERCEPTOR AND CESSPIT TANKERING AND CLEANING
RAG No.
015
To be read in Conjunction with Confined Spaces and Sewage and Contaminated Waters
HAZARDS
HARM
Likelihood with
Severity
Controls
Slippage on Liquid Waste / Trip on Pipes
Slip and Fall
Major Injury
Unlikely
Title:
Fall into Open Chamber
Fall from Height

Exposure to Harmful Substance; Water
Pollution; Public Nuisance (Odour)
Sewage and Contaminated Waters

Employees
(The User)
Persons at Risk
Other Site Staff
Fatality
Disease /
Reportable Incident
General Public
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Environment
Alternatives
(Elimination /
Reduction)
1. None, work necessitates exposure.
Training and
Awareness
1. High Pressure Water Jetting; Confined Spaces (CP1); Use of Tankers, Submersible Pumps and Associated Equipment
Health
Requirements /
Surveillance
1. Site operatives are recommended to receive appropriate inoculations.
Planning /
Preparation
1. Plant specific risk assessment in place for the operation and maintenance of vehicles, plant and associated equipment.
2. If removing waste from site, then ensure that carrier has a valid Waste Carriers License.
1. Care to be taken during hose release operation to control any spillage.
2. Operatives to ensure they have sound footing and firm hold of the equipment.
3. Workplace and adjacent areas kept free from debris and spillages.
4. Hoses placed correctly to avoid trip hazards.
Operational
Control
5. Regular maintenance and inspection of hoses and valves to identify damage.

6. Use of manhole barriers around any unattended open chamber.
7. Care is taken to ensure that any spillage does not enter surface water drains. This may require a bund to be formed using
drain blockers, absorbent materials or sand-bags.
8. All carriers of waste (including sewer debris and liquid) shall hold a valid Waste Carriers License and waste is disposed at
suitable facilities with a valid Waste Management License. [RAG.049].
1. No person to enter any confined space without appropriate training, equipment and adherence to RAG.011.2 Confined
Space Entry Procedures
Prohibitions /
Restrictions
2. Do not allow sewage contaminated waters to enter surface water gullies.

3. The use of disinfectant / bleach is discouraged unless specifically instructed under contract. Where used a COSHH
Assessment shall be produced and followed. Including the use of necessary PPE.
Personal /
Environment
Protective
Equipment
Emergency
Preparedness
and Response
Type
Standard
Gloves - PVC
BS EN 374
Safety Goggles / Face Mask
BS EN 166 1B / BS EN166.3.9.B, 169/175
Ear muffs
BS EN 352 Part 1 or Part 3 if Helmet Mounted
Safety Boots
BS EN 345
Workwear
Wet-wear where appropriate
1.
Carry eye-wash as part of first aid kit. Wash of any areas effected by contaminated water with hot soapy water. If any liquid
is ingested or inhaled then seek medical attention.
2.
Wash back any spilt sewage into manhole. Do not use disinfectant unless with a COSHH Assessment.
Assessed by
Darren Male

Approved By
Assessment Date
04 January 2007
04 January 2010
Version: 6-0
Page 1 of 1
RAG.015 Drainage Cleaning and Tankering
Risk Assessment
Title:
EXCAVATION STRIKE OF BURIED SERVICES
HAZARDS
RAG No.
HARM
Electrocution and burns
Fire or Explosion
Striking buried services gas, water, electricity,

telecom, fuel pipelines
Persons at
Risk
Alternatives
(Elimination /
Reduction)
18.1

Likelihood with
Severity
Controls
Fatality
Very Unlikely
Fatality
Very Unlikely
Drowning
Consequential injuries caused by
casualties reaction to shock
Poisoning or toxic atmosphere
Major Injury
Unlikely
Fatality
Very Unlikely
Fatality
Very Unlikely
Other Site Staff
General Public
Employees
(The User)
Environment
1. Use no-dig alternatives.
Training and
Awareness
1. Excavation Techniques; 2. Use Of Service Detection Equipment; 3. Hand-Arm Vibration Awarness
Health
Requirements /
Surveillance
1. Hand Arm Vibration and Noise if using manually operated equipment.
Planning /
Preparation
1. Contact service owners; establish position of known services via drawings and / or site visit.
To be read in conjunction with RAG.18.2 Excavation - Falling into; RAG.18.3 Excavation - Collapse; 18.4 Excavation Excavated Soil and Disposal of Groundwater
1. Use electrolocation device to detect presence of high voltage cables, mark position of located and of other known services.
2. Undertake pre-start toolbox talk on location of services, and warn of possibility of unknown services.
Operational
Control
3. Undertake excavation carefully using a banksman to look watch out for signs of services (tapes, tiles etc).
4. Use blunt hand tools to excavate near suspected buried services.
5. Always assume services are live and ensure all services are properly identified.
6. Ensure all affected persons are aware of services that are uncovered during excavation.
Prohibitions /
Restrictions
Personal /
Environment
Protective
Equipment
Emergency
Preparedness
and Response
Assessed by
Darren Male

1. No excavation shall be commenced until a cable trace has been completed. Hand dug trial holes shall be used where
appropriate.
Type
Standard
Gloves - mechanical abrasion / PVC / Anti-Vibration
BS EN 388
Safety Goggles
BS EN 166 1B / BS
Ear Muffs
BS EN 352 Part 1 or 3
Safety Boots
BS EN 345
Workwear
Dry / Wet Wear
1.
Report any faults or damage to services immediately to the service owner. (i.e. gas smell water leakage).
Approved By
Assessment Date
04 January 2007
04 January 2010
Version: 6-0
Page 1 of 1
RAG.018.1 Excavation Strike of Buried Services
Risk Assessment
Title:
EXCAVATION FALL INTO
RAG No.
18.2

Likelihood with
Severity
Controls
Very Unlikely
HAZARDS
HARM
Persons falling into excavation
Fall from Height
Equipment, vehicles or materials unintentionally

falling into excavation.
Persons at
Employees
Risk
(The User)
Alternatives
(Elimination /
Reduction)
Strike by Falling Object, Dangerous

Occurrence
Fatality / Reportable Incident
Other Site Staff
Training and
Awareness
1. General site safety awareness.
Health
Requirements /
Surveillance
None required.
Planning /
Preparation
1. See Emergency Preparedness and Responses
General Public
Very Unlikely
Environment
To be read in conjunction with RAG.18.1 Excavation Strike of Buried Services; RAG.18.3 Excavation Entry; 18.4 Excavation
- Excavated Soil and Disposal of Groundwater and RAG.018.5 Excavation Work Near Trees.
1. Excavations must be signed and suitable barriered or plated over to prevent persons falling into hole. Any excavations
greater than 2 meters deep must have barriers that can physically prevent a person falling. Particular care must be taken
where vulnerable persons such as children may be present. The selection of fencing / barriers must take into account the
possibility of children trespassing onto site.
Operational
Control
2. Traffic routes and walkways over excavations must be strong enough to support the anticipated load. Any routes for
pedestrians must consider the needs of disabled persons.
3. Signs and barriers must be erected and periodically (minimum 7 days) inspected by a competent person. The results of any
inspection must be recorded in the excavation inspection book.
4. Stoplogs must be positioned to prevent vehicles approaching too close to side of excavations. Materials and equipment must
be stored in a position that precludes them inadvertently falling into the excavation.
5. Suitable and safe access and egress routes must be provided for persons and equipment.
Prohibitions /
Restrictions
1. No excavation shall be commenced until a cable trace has been completed. Hand dug trial holes shall be used where
appropriate.
2. No person to enter excavation unless authorised to do so in compliance with RAG.18.3 Excavation Entry.
Personal /
Environment
Protective
Equipment
Emergency
Preparedness
and Response
Assessed by
Darren Male

Type
Standard
Gloves - mechanical abrasion
BS EN 388
Safety Goggles
BS EN 166 1B
Hard Hat
BS EN 397
Ear Muffs
Safety Boots
BS EN 345
Workwear
Dry / Wet Wear
1.
Methods of extracted injured persons from excavations to be determined as per RAG18.3.
2.
Adequate First Aiders and First Aid Equipment available.

Approved By
Assessment Date
04 January 2007
04 January 2010
Version: 6-0
Page 1 of 1
RAG.018.2 Excavation Fall Into
Risk Assessment
Title:
EXCAVATION ENTRY
HAZARDS
Ground and Flood Water
Training and
Awareness
Health
Requirements /
Surveillance
Planning /
Preparation
Entrapment
Fatality
Unlikely
Strike by Falling Object
Fatality
Unlikely
Exposure to Harmful Substance
Fatality
Unlikely
Fatality
Fatality / Dangerous
Occurrence
Unlikely
Drowning.
Strike by Falling Object
Collapse of Excavation
Lifting of Plant and Materials
18.3

Likelihood with
Severity
Controls
HARM
Burial of persons by unintended collapse of

trench or spoil.
Vehicles, equipment, materials striking person
after falling into excavation
Excavation as a Confined Space
Persons at
Risk
Alternatives
(Elimination /
Reduction)
RAG No.
Employees
(The User)
Other Site Staff
General Public
Unlikely
Environment

1. Excavation Techniques; 2. Person establishing excavation - Selection and Use of Shoring / Trench Support Equipment.
1.
Hand Arm Vibration and Noise if using manually operated equipment. 2. Working at Heights / Use of Ladders. 3. Use of
Winches and Tripods.
1. See Emergency Preparedness and Responses

To be read in conjunction with RAG.18.1 Excavation Strike of Buried Services; RAG.18.2 Excavation Fall Into; 18.4
Excavation - Excavated Soil and Disposal of Groundwater.
Operational
Control
1. Ensure any excavations requiring shoring / trench support are inspected by a competent person upon establishment and a
minimum of seven days thereafter or after any event that might reduce the effectiveness of the structure. Inspection to be
recorded on the Excavation Inspection Record.
2. Ensure that any loading from vehicles, equipment or materials are considered at the time of selection of the shoring / support
equipment. Vibration should also be considered.
3. The possibility of collapse of structures adjacent to the excavation must be considered when selecting shoring / support
equipment.
4. Dewatering activities must be conducted as per RAG.018.4 Excavation Dewatering and Control of Spoil. The destabilising
effect of water must be considered during excavation.
5. Spoil must be placed at an angle of repose such that it cannot collapse back into the excavation. Sufficient room must be
allowed at the planning stage for storage of spoil.
6. Work undertaken in the excavation must not affect the effectiveness of any controls.
7. Where possible, at least two methods of access shall be provided. All ladders should be tied or stabilised and protrude
sufficiently above the landing place. Ladder access should be sited away from areas where excavators are working or
materials are being lifted or lowered by crane.
8. Persons in control of excavation must be able to identify when the excavation becomes a confined space due to its
configuration and the likelihood of the presence of toxic gas or explosive gas or high / low oxygen. When identified as a
confined space then a risk assessment for an entry into a confined space will be undertaken and the controls implemented
as per RAG.011.1&.2. Persons entering a confined space will be trained and equipped to do so.
9. The lifting of loads shall be undertaken as per RAG.028 Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment and Work Near Overhead
Power Lines as per RAG.025.
Prohibitions /
Restrictions
Personal /
Environment
Protective
Equipment
Emergency
Preparedness
and Response
Assessed by
Darren Male

1. Excavators must not be used for lifting equipment or persons.

2. Generators must not be run in the trench, and exhaust fumes should be directed away from the trench.
Type
Standard
Gloves - mechanical abrasion
BS EN 388
Safety Goggles
BS EN 166 1B
Hard Hat
BS EN 397
Ear Muffs
Safety Boots
BS EN 345
Workwear
Dry / Wet Wear
1.
2.
Methods of extracted injured persons from excavations to be determined.

Adequate First Aiders and First Aid Equipment on site.
Approved By
Assessment Date
04 January 2007
04 January 2010
Version: 6-0
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RAG.018.3 Excavation Entry
Risk Assessment
Title:
LIFTING OPERATIONS AND LIFTING EQUIPMENT
HARM
Uncontrolled raising or lowering of load or

premature release
Persons or structures being struck by load or lifting
equipment arm
Destabilisation of load during lift or lifting
equipment overturning
Failure of slings, chains or lifting equipment itself
Contact of load with persons;

Crushing, drawing in, entrapment.
Crushing Injury; Strike injury; Strike over
Overhead Power Cables (Electrocution)
Alternatives
(Elimination /
Reduction)
Training and
Awareness
Health
Requirements /
Surveillance
028

Likelihood with
Severity
Controls
HAZARDS
Very Unlikely
Very Unlikely
Very Unlikely
Very Unlikely
Employees
(The User)
Persons at Risk
RAG No.
Other Site Staff
General Public
Environment
1.
Lifting is usually the only practicable method. The safest method of lifting shall be used.
1.
As roles require: Appointed Person for Lifting Operations; Lifting Equipment / Crane Operators License (including
Manufacturers License where required); Slinger / Signaller.
1.
None specific persons operating lifting equipment shall be medically fit and have good hearing and sight (corrected as
required).
Planning /
Preparation
1. Lifting equipment will be suitable for the task and used, serviced and maintained in compliance with manufacturers
recommendations and legislative requirements. Thorough Examination Certificates (6 monthly, 12 monthly or in line with a
written scheme of examination) must be in date and made available for inspections. Equipment will be properly stored to
prevent deterioration or damage. Lifting machinery and accessories shall be marked with the safe working load. Lifting
equipment designed to lift persons will be marked as such, equipment specifically NOT designed for people lifting will be
marked as such.
2. The lift will be planned and supervised by trained competent persons. Planning should consider the load to be lifted (weight,
shape, centre of gravity, lifting points), path (radius of lift, overhead clearance), environment (ground conditions, traffic
management, High Voltage Overhead Power Lines [See RAG.025]), positioning of the crane, lifting equipment required and
personnel required.
3. Where appropriate, information on weight, centre of gravity and slinging arrangements of the load shall be obtained.
Operational
Control
1. Equipment will be inspected prior to use and safety defects reported immediately. Equipment will not be used where safety
defects are present. Inspections shall be recorded.
2. Access and egress to the lifting equipment controls (e.g. crane cab or MEWP cage) must be via a safe means, and if the
equipment is for lifting persons, adequate protection from slips, trips and falls must be installed and used.
3. The area of the arc of operations will be clear of all persons. No person shall enter the crane operating area without
permission. Loads are not to be swung over site huts, buildings, public areas or other areas where persons may be present
unless persons have been excluded from those areas. If the above is not practicable, then other measures may be applied.
4. Lifting equipment should be positioned to prevent crushing or strikes at its extreme positions.
5. Sufficient trained competent Slinger / Signaller to be available to sling and control load, especially when the drivers vision of
the load is obstructed. Telephone/radio communication or a system of agreed hand or other signals must be used between
the crane operator and the Slinger / Signaller.
6. Guide ropes shall be used on large loads to guide and steady lift.
7. The table of Safe Working Loads for various radii to be clearly visible to the driver.
8. Practice lifts undertaken when required to gauge the weight, centre of gravity and suitability of slinging arrangements.
9. Where there is a significant risk of overturning / overloading, devices such as rated capacity indicators or limiters used.
Prohibitions /
Restrictions
1. The raising and lowering of people by work equipment which is not specifically designed for the purpose should only be
undertaken in exceptional circumstances, when it is not practicable to gain access by less hazardous means.
2. If wind conditions are such that small branches are moving or paper is blowing around check the wind speed using the
anemometer, and stop work if it exceeds the limit of the equipment.
3. Equipment will not be used where safety defects are present.
4. Persons under 18 years old must not use lifting equipment unless deemed competent by an authorised person.
Personal /
Environment
Protective
Equipment
Type
Standard
BS EN 388
Safety Goggles
BS EN 166 1B
Hard Hats
BS EN 397
Safety Boots
BS EN 345
Workwear
As appropriate
Windspeed Monitor / Anemometer

Emergency
Preparedness
and Response
1.
2.
Assessed by
Darren Male

Adequate first aiders and first aid kits, including eye washes available.
Do not move a casualty who has fallen from height due to increased risk of internal damage or damage to the spine>
Casualties should be kept as still as possible, unless they are at imminent danger e.g. from a collapsing structure, but no
other person shall put themselves at additional risk in rescuing another person.
Approved By
Assessment Date
04 January 2007
Version: 6-0
04 January 2010
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RAG.028 Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment
Risk Assessment
PORTABLE PLANT
036
Control of Heavy Plant and Machinery including Fork Lift Trucks, Mini Diggers, Excavators, RAG No.
Dump Trucks, Track Trollies
HAZARDS
HARM
Likelihood with
Severity
Controls
Muscular
Strain;
Entrapment
of
Major Injury /
Use of Plant / Equipment
Unlikely
Extremities; Fracture
Reportable Injury
Collision with Other Vehicle (Road or Rail) due to
Fatality (potentially multiple)
Fatality
Very Unlikely
Failure of Driver or Slewing
Collision with Other Vehicle (Road or Rail) due to
Fatality (potentially multiple)
Fatality
Very Unlikely
Slewing
Muscular
Strain;
Entrapment
of
Major Injury /
Manual Handling
Unlikely
Extremities; Fracture
Reportable Injury
Asphyxiation; Inhalation of dust, oil mist
Fatality / Reportable
Exposure to Fume
Unlikely
and fumes; Fire / Explosion; Air Pollution
Injury
Exposure
to
Harmful
Substance;
Handling Oils and Fuels
Reportable Injury
Unlikely
Pollution of Land or Water
Employees
Persons at Risk
Other Site Staff
General Public
Environment
(The User)
Alternatives
(Elimination /
1. None specified.
Reduction)
Title:
Training and
Awareness
1.
Plant Operators License (as applicable); Spillage Response; Banksman (where required).
Health
Requirements /
Surveillance
1.
None unless Heavy Good Vehicle Driving License.
Planning /
Preparation
Operational
Control
Prohibitions /
Restrictions
Personal /
Environment
Protective
Equipment
Emergency
Preparedness
and Response
Assessed by
1. All new machinery chosen on capability, emissions, noise and vibration; shall be CE marked; be inspected by a competent
person before use to determine it is safe (do not rely on the CE mark or manufacturers guarantee). have a EC Declaration
of Conformity; provided with instructions in English. Machinery shall not be used if it is thought to be unsafe.
2. Work equipment and guards, safety devices, controls etc shall be inspected, examined, maintained and serviced by a
competent person as per statutory requirements and manufacturers instructions.
3. The correct equipment must be used for the job in hand. The equipment must be designed for that job and not modified or
extended beyond the capability of the plant.
4. Where there is risk of entanglement, shearing, crushing, trapping or cutting then adequate guards must be fitted. Guards
must be used when the machine is in use. Guards shall be inspected to ensure they are convenient to use and not easy to
defeat, otherwise they may need modifying.
5. Equipment shall have adequate controls, particularly to turn off equipment in an emergency.
6. For mobile plant: where there is a risk of falling out of the equipment then cab guard rails, barriers (side, front and / or rear)
and / or seat restraints shall be installed and used. Where there is a risk of mobile plant rolling over, then roll-over protective
structures (ROPS) and seat belts must be fitted and used correctly. Where there is a risk of falling objects, a Falling Object
Protective Structure (FOPS) shall be installed.
1. MHG:013 Manual Handling of Portable Plant shall be followed for the manual movement of plant and RAG.048 Vehicles
Operating on Sites for motorised movement. Competent Banksmen shall be used where required.
2. Where there is the potential for the mobile plant to impact upon the operations of a highway or railway, then a banksman
shall be in place during the movement of the plant in case of the plant driver being incapacitated through heart attack or
other disabling injury. The banksman shall be able to stop the plant to prevent injury.
3. Where the excavator arm or crane jib can enter the running road or rail through slewing, then slew restrictors shall be
installed. These may be electronic, mechanical or a physical barrier.
4. Extra care to be taken when working on or near slopes, especially when crossing the gradient.
5. Where hazards cannot be eliminated or isolated then the correct PPE shall be provided. No loose clothing or jewellery shall
be used near parts of the machine where there is a risk of entrapment.
6. For plant generating noise, then RAG:033 Noise and Public Nuisance shall be followed.
7. Plant shall not be used in an enclosed place due to the collection of fumes. Good ventilation shall be provided. Exposure to
oil mist and fumes will be monitored and suitable controls put in place which will include, in order: fume capture, extended
exhaust pipes, maintenance and service, respiratory protection.
8. Plant shall not be refuelled on or near gullies or drains, and where practicable not on exposed soil or gravelled areas. Filling
shall be via a suitable spout or funnel. Fuels to be stored in a labelled proprietary plastic or metal fuel can. Where plant is
left unattended, they shall be locked, and any fuel access points secured.
1. Plant shall be used as per the training and instruction. Plant shall not be driven too fast; overloaded; used for tasks it is not
designed or authorised to do; modified by unauthorised persons; left unattended with engines running; carry passengers
unless an additional seat is provided.
2. People shall not be carried on work equipment unless it is designed for that purpose, except under exceptional
circumstances with the concession (permission) of Health and Safety Officer. Under these circumstances the mobile work
equipment must have features to prevent people falling from it e.g. trailers with sides and / or secure handholds.
3. Do not operate near ignition sources or smoke near petrol driven generators or fuel containers.
Type
Standard
As applicable to Work Task and Work Environment.
1.
Darren Male

Date: 04 June 2009
First Aid, Spill and Fire Response Procedures to be followed.

Approved By
Assessment Date
04 January 2007
04 January 2010
Version: 6-2
Page 1 of 1
RAG.036 Portable Plant
Risk Assessment
Title:
VEHICLES OPERATING ON SITES - Including Self Propelled Plant
HAZARDS
HARM
Strike of Persons, Equipment or Premises by

Vehicle
Strike injury
Contact with Overhead Power Lines

Vehicles overturning or falling into excavation
Destabilisation of load during transport, loading or
unloading
RAG No.
Fall from damaged structure

Electrocution; Fire or explosion; Injuries
due to shock; Burns
Crushing
injury;
Strike
injury;
Entrapment or engulfment
Crushing
injury;
Strike
injury;
Entrapment or engulfment; Cutting /
Slicing injury
Exposure
to
Harmful
Substance;
Environmental Pollution (Land / Water)
Fatality
Very Unlikely
Major Injury
Very Unlikely
Fatality
Very Unlikely
Fatality
Very Unlikely
Movement and Transport of Hazardous

Reportable Incident
Substances
Employees
Persons at Risk
Other Site Staff
General Public
(The User)
Alternatives
1. None. The movement of vehicles on site is necessary but must be performed in a controlled manner.
(Elimination /
Reduction)
1.
Training and
Awareness
Health
Requirements /
Surveillance
Planning /
Preparation
(including
Selection of
Plant and
Working
Methods)
Operational
Control
Prohibitions /
Restrictions
Personal /
Environment
Protective
Equipment
048

Likelihood with
Severity
Controls
Fatality
Very Unlikely
Unlikely
Environment
2.
3.
All drivers will hold a current relevant driving licence and / or training certificates. Visiting drivers will be briefed on site rules
and hazards.
Banksman or Slinger / Signaller Certificate.
Spill and Fire Response (if handling hazardous substances)
1.
None specified other than HGV Medical.
1. Vehicles intended for use on the public highway will comply with the current licensing requirements. All vehicles will be
properly maintained, serviced and inspected.
2. The site will be surveyed and vehicle routes planned to avoid danger to pedestrians, contact with buildings, structures,
overhead power lines and to be clear of all excavations.
3. Designated pedestrian pathways shall be provided. Where an enclosed pedestrian route, or a doorway or staircase, joins a
vehicle route there should be an open space of at least one metre from which pedestrians can see along the vehicle route in
both directions. Where such a space cannot be provided barriers or rails should be provided to prevent pedestrians walking
directly onto the vehicular route.
4. Vehicle operating areas and traffic routes will be clearly signed and fenced off where practicable.
5. Speed restrictions will, where necessary, be agreed, displayed and enforced.
6. Where there is insufficient illumination around the work area then adequate artificial lighting shall be provided.
1. A Banksman must be provided where drivers do not have clear visibility and when vehicles manoeuvre adjacent to scaffold
and access towers.
2. Where audible / visual warnings are not fitted to vehicles, banksmen will be used to give warning to others when vehicles
are reversing.
3. Any access /scaffold towers shall not have any personnel working on them when vehicle movements are taking place.
4. Persons operating in the vicinity of moving vehicles shall wear high visibility clothing.
5. Any movement of vehicles in the vicinity of High Voltage Overhead Power Lines shall be as per RAG.025.
6. Loads will be assessed and the unloading or loading of vehicles planned to ensure that the movement of loads is properly
controlled. Loading and unloading will only take place in designated areas and under proper control. Drivers will ensure
loads are placed evenly in vehicles and that the vehicle is not overloaded.
7. Tipping vehicles will not move with the body raised.
8. Hazardous Substances shall be delivered, moved, stored and used as per RAG.020 and the applicable COSHH
Assessment.
1. Persons under 18 years should not work where there is the risk of vehicular collision.
2. No working in severe weather conditions including rain, fog and snow.
Type
Standard
As a minimum:
1.
Adequate first aiders and first aid equipment shall be provided. Persons injured by vehicle collision or crushing injury should
not be moved due to the increased risk of internal or spinal injury. Persons who are struck by moving vehicles should not be
moved unless at risk of further harm, but do not place any other person at risk if attempting a rescue.
2.
Adequate fire and spillage response kits and trained personnel shall be available.
Emergency
Preparedness
and Response
Assessed by
Darren Male

Approved By
Assessment Date
04 January 2007
04 January 2010
Version: 6-0
Page 1 of 1
RAG.048 Vehicles Operating on Sites
Risk Assessment
Title:
EXCAVATORS / BACKHOES USED AS CRANES
HAZARDS
HARM
RAG
063
No.
Likelihood with
Severity
Controls
Major Injury
Very Unlikely
Fatality
Very Unlikely
Fatality
Very Unlikely
Major Injury
Very Unlikely
Strike by load, bucket or excavator arm

Concussion, Cut/Laceration
Overturning of Excavator
Crushing injury
Unplanned Drop of Load
Crushing injury
Vehicle Movements and Collision
Crushing injury
Employees
Other Site Staff
General Public
Environment
Persons at Risk
(The User)
Alternatives
1. When planning a lifting operation, consider whether an excavator is the most appropriate
(Elimination /
machine, taking into account the type of lift and the duration of the task.
Reduction)
Training and
1. CPCS Excavator Operator with additional module for lifting operations.
Awareness
Health
1. None specific operator and slinger must have good eyesight and hearing.
Requirements /
Surveillance
1. Earth moving equipment used for lifting to comply with BS EN 474 parts 1, 3, 4 and 5 and be
fitted with a load hooking device with a retention clip.
2. If the rated lifting capacity for an excavator or the backhoe portion of a backhoe-loader is
greater than 1 tonne (or the overturning moment is greater than 40000Nm) then the machine
must be fitted with: a) a boom lowering control device on the raising boom cylinder(s) to ISO
8643:1997 and b) an acoustic or visual warning device which indicates to the operator when
Planning /
the object handling capacity or corresponding load moment is reached.
Preparation
3. Machine undergoes thorough examination for lifting by a competent person every 12 months.
Lifting accessories and must be thoroughly examined every 6 months.
4. Risk assessor to ensure that the earth moving machinery is suitable for the task, that
adequate lifting accessories are available and the ground conditions are suitable.
5. The rated object handling capacity table shall be available inside the cab and lifting
accessories should be suitable for the load and marked with their safe working load.
1. Operator must check the excavator and Slinger/Operator should check the lifting accessories,
including the lifting point, before use to ensure they are not damaged or worn
2. Where the hooking device is not part of the bucket, the bucket should be removed in order to
improve visibility and reduce the weight being lifted. If the bucket is retained, then the weight
of both the bucket and quick-hitch has to be added to the load when determining whether the
load is within the rated capacity.
Operational
3. Exclusion zone established around excavator and route.
Control
4. Effective communications must always be maintained between slinger and operator.
5. The excavator operator should always make use of the safety lever (safety armrest)
whenever the slinger is in the danger area, and ensure cuffs of coat are secured.
6. Ensure that the acoustic/visual warning device indicating the load moment, is switched on
prior to any lifting operation.
Prohibitions /
1. No person to enter exclusion zone during lifting operation or movement of load.
Restrictions
Type
Standard
As a minimum:
Personal /
Safety Goggles
BS EN 166 1B
Environment
Protective
Hard Hats
BS EN 397
Equipment
Safety Boots
BS EN 345
Emergency
Preparedness and 1. First aid and emergency preparedness and response plan established.
Response
Assessed by
Approved By
Assessment Date
Darren Male

18 February 2009
Version: 1-0
18 February 2012
Page 1 of 1
RAG.063 Excavators Used as Cranes
Risk Assessment
Title:
DISCHARGE TO DRAIN, SEWER AND WATERCOURSE

including dewatering, overpumping, dredging and watercourse clearance.
RAG No.
068

HAZARDS
HARM
Overpumping foul waters into surface water drain

and receiving watercourse
Pollution of Watercourse
Habitat Loss
Sewer flooding and related property
damage, odour etc
Water quality impact
Transfer of invasive species eg nonnative fish, disease, plants
Overpumping surface water into foul water drain

Discharge of enclosed water eg canal or pond /
lake into river / stream or vice versa
Severity
Pumping excavation waters to drain
Siltation of drain, sewer or watercourse
Pumping to Watercourse
Siltation, erosion of bank / bed, damage

to plants / animals.
Employees
(The User)
Persons at Risk
Habitat Loss
Prosecution
Public Complaint
Property Damage
Habitat Damage
Prosecution
Blocked drains; Habitat
Loss; Prosecution
Habitat Loss
Prosecution
Other Site Staff
General Public
Likelihood with
Controls
Unlikely
Very Unlikely
Very Unlikely
Very Unlikely
Very Unlikely
Environment
Alternatives
(Elimination /
Reduction)
1.
Training and
Awareness
1. Confined Spaces Entry 2. Experience in Drainage Maintenance.
Health
Requirements /
Surveillance
1. Not applicable.
Planning /
Preparation
1. For planned works prior consent shall always be sought:

Where discharging directly to a watercourse prior application shall be made to the Environment Agency (or other
relevant Land Drainage Authority) for Discharge Consent.
Any work within 8 metres of a watercourses then prior Consent for Works Affecting Watercourses (Land Drainage
Consent) shall be applied for from the Environment Agency.
For dredging involving the proposed disposal. A Exemption to Environment Permits to spread waste dredgings to
riverbank or agricultural land may be applied for. This will consider contamination and flood risk. Allow 20 days for
application.
Where Over / Cross pumping or for any discharge to a foul / combined sewer then a Discharge to Foul Sewer Consent
may be required from the local sewerage undertaker.
For discharge of potable water from mains or other water facility including service reservoirs, borehole testing etc
consent is required if the discharge is via a pipe greater than 229mm in diameter. If it is less than 229mm diameter
consent is not needed but significant discharges will be issued with a duty of care letter.
2. For emergency response work then the Relevant Statutory Body (Environment Agency or Sewerage Undertaker) shall be
notified as soon as practicably possible.
Operational
Control
1. Water should preferably be retained in the same drainage system.

2. Abstracted waters must be free of silt, visible oil and unnatural colour or odour. The clarity of the water must first be checked
by carefully taking a surface sample in a transparent container. The operator should minimise the disturbance of the water in
the duty or chamber as this may stir up any settled silt. See RAG.018.4 Excavation Dewatering. If oil, odour, colour or silt is
present and cannot practicably be removed then it shall be transferred to a licensed waste disposal site or treatment facility
[RAG.049].
3. Care will be taken with the discharge of any pumped water to the watercourse. Pumped discharges will be made using a
pump of suitable size for the situation and at a rate which will not cause riverbed disturbance. The discharge pipe to be
frequently moved to prevent erosion of bank or bed, or settlement of solids.
4. Where operating in a combined system near to a sewer overflow, prior consideration should be taken of the volume of water
required to cause operation of the overflow, and restrictions implemented to prevent a discharge to surface waters.
5. Consideration should be given to if the stretch is being used for stormwater retention, where overpumping may bypass this.
6. If dredging / clearing watercourses care must be taken. Incorrectly disposed silt can lead to contamination of water or land.
Disturbance of the silt can mobilise oil and diesel contamination. Dredging activities can also uncover bulky wastes such as
bicycles, shopping trolleys, beds, fencing etc. See RAG.049 Waste.
7. Sewage Contamination Issues
Wash back to sewer any waters around manhole head.
Where airborne transfer is an issue, for instance, near a school, hospital, public park or other sensitive areas dampen
area above manhole. Do not use disinfectants unless authorised to do so.
If any wastes are to be removed, see RAG.015 Drainage Cleaning and Tankering.
Prohibitions /
Restrictions
Personal /
Environment
Protective
Equipment
Emergency
Preparedness
and Response
Assessed by
1.
2.
See Planning / Preparation. Pumping is often necessary to access drainage section.
Do not pump foul into surface water or surface water into foul.
Use of vactor recycling units must be monitored to ensure they do not use sewage-contaminated water in surface water
drains.
Type
Standard
Not Applicable.
1.
Darren Male

Spillage Response Kits including oil-only pads and booms should be available.
Approved By
Assessment Date
08 February 2010
08 February 2013
Version: 1-0
Page 1 of 1
RAG.068 Discharge to Drain, Sewer and Watercourse
Employer:
Contract:
Programme:
Title:
Activity ID

North Harrow Community Centre, Station Road, Harrow, Middlesex
NHCC Culvert Replacement
Pre-Submission Culvert Replacement Schedule: Revised Second Application
Activity Name
Week
13 14
Dur
-3
-2
-1
10
11
12
15
16
Start Date:
Finish Date:
Data Date:
Baseline:
17
18
19
20
21
22
10.May.10
08.Nov.10
10.May.10
23
24
25
26
27
129d
Contract Milestones
129d
Harrow Council: Culvert Replac...
M-00010
Harrow Council: Culvert Replacement Notification
0d
M-00020
Appoint Project Manager & Consultants
0d
M-00030
Submit of Documentation for Approval
0d
M-00040
EA & Harrow Council Design Approval
20d
M-00050
EA & Harrow Council Methodology Approval
15d
M-00060
All Documentation Approval Trigger
0d
All Documentation Approval Tri...
M-00070
Close Down North Harrow Comm Centre
0d
Close Down North Harrow Comm C...
M-00080
Site Possession
0d
M-00090
Snagging (Hammock) / Testing & Commissioning
M-00100
Substantial Completion
0d
Substantial Completion
M-00110
De-mobilisation
5d
De-mobilisation
M-00120
Inspection and Acceptance
5d
Inspection and Acceptance
M-00130
As-Built Drawings
5d
As-Built Drawings
M-00140
Site Close-Out
0d
M-00150
Site Works Hammock
M-00160
Project Works Hammock
M-00170
Re-open North Harrow Comm Centre
Appoint Project Manager & Cons...

Submit of Documentation for Ap...
EA & Harrow Council Design App...
EA & Harrow Council Methodolog...
Site Possession
Snagging (Hammock) / Testing &...
10d
Site Close-Out
Site Works Hammock
65d
Project Works
129d Hammock
Re-open North Harrow Comm Cent...
0d
Pre-Construction Works
75d
Design Development
50d
D-00010
Local Authority Building Regs / Drainage Design
15d
Local Authority Building Regs ...
D-00020
Liaision: Harrow Council Local Transport
15d
Liaision: Harrow Council Local...
D-00030
Temp Works Design
15d
Temp Works Design
D-00040
EA: Diversion / Pumping / Discharge Design
15d
EA: Diversion / Pumping / Disc...
D-00050
Civil External Design Development
15d
Civil External Design Developm...
D-00060
Services Diversion Requirements
15d
Documentation
Services Diversion Requirement...
15d
D-01010
Prepare and Issue Programme - Level 4
15d
Prepare and Issue Programme - ...
D-01020
Prepare and Issue Quality Plan
15d
Prepare and Issue Quality Plan
Critical Work
End Milestone
Consultant
M&E Subcon
Rem Work
Harrow Council
Contractor
Piling Subcon
Start Milestone
Battlers Well
STATS / EA
Level of Effort
Proj Manager
Run Date: 18.Jun.10 12:18

Layout: NHCC culvert
Page No: 1 of 3
ID:K020 Cul-01
Filter: TASK filter: All Activities
Primavera Systems
28 29
Employer:
Contract:
Programme:
Title:

Start Date:
Finish Date:
Data Date:
Baseline:
D-01030
Prepare and Issue Method Statements
15d
Week
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Prepare and Issue Method State...
D-01040
Prepare and Issue Cranage Proposals
15d
Prepare and Issue Cranage Prop...
D-01050
Prepare and Issue TM Plan
15d
Prepare and Issue TM Plan
D-01060
Prepare and Issue Health and Safety Plan
15d
Prepare and Issue Health and S...
D-01070
Prepare and Issue Risk Assessments
15d
Prepare and Issue Risk Assessm...
D-01080
Develop Interface Management
15d
Develop Interface Management
Activity ID
Activity Name
Dur
-3
Procurement
-2
-1
18
19
20
21
22
10.May.10
08.Nov.10
10.May.10
23
24
25
26
27
70d
P-00010
Notification to Statutory Authorities
0d
P-00020
Statutory Authorities Lead-in Time
50d
P-00030
Negotiate and Award Main Contract (Culvert)
10d
P-00040
Order Precast Concrete Culvert Sections
P-00050
Lead-in Period (Cuvlert Delivery)
Notification to Statutory Auth...

Statutory Authorities Lead-in ...
Negotiate and Award Main Contr...
Order Precast Concrete Culvert...
0d
Lead-in Period (Cuvlert Delive...
25d
Negotiate and Award M&E Subont...
P-00060
Negotiate and Award M&E Subontract (Services)
10d
P-00070
Services drawings for M&E Works
10d
Services drawings for M&E Work...
P-00080
Order M&E Siupplies
0d
Order M&E Siupplies
P-00090
Lead-in Period (Electrical Supplies)
25d
P-00100
Negotiate and Award Piling Subcontract
10d
P-00110
Sheet Piling Design Calculations
10d
P-00120
Order Sheet Piling Materials (off-shelf)
P-00130
Lead-in Period (Sheet Piling Delivery)
Lead-in Period (Electrical Sup...

Negotiate and Award Piling Sub...
Sheet Piling Design Calculatio...
Order Sheet Piling Materials (...
0d
Lead-in Period (Sheet Piling D...
10d
P-00140
Order Timber Crane Mats (off-shelf)
0d
P-00150
Lead-in Period (Timber Crane Mats)
10d
Construction Works
Order Timber Crane Mats (off-s...

Lead-in Period (Timber Crane M...
65d
Mobilisation & Site Setup
10d
CM-00010
Site Compound and Prep
3d
Site Compound and Prep
CM-00020
Main Offices for Employer and Contractor
3d
Main Offices for Employer and ...
CM-00040
Temp Utilities (Power, Gas, Water, etc)
3d
CM-00050
Storage Areas - Prepare / Level areas, etc
5d
Storage Areas - Prepare / Leve...
CM-00060
Plant Mobilisation
5d
Plant Mobilisation
CM-00070
Set-up Traffic Management
2d
Critical Work
End Milestone
Consultant
M&E Subcon
Rem Work
Harrow Council
Contractor
Piling Subcon
Start Milestone
Battlers Well
STATS / EA
Level of Effort
Temp Utilities (Power, Gas, Wa...
Set-up Traffic Management
Proj Manager

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ID:K020 Cul-01
Primavera Systems
28 29
Employer:
Contract:
Programme:
Title:
Activity ID

Activity Name
Dur
-3
CM-00100
Site Establishment Complete
-2
-1
0d
Enabling Works
10
11
12
Week
13 14
Start Date:
Finish Date:
Data Date:
Baseline:
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Site Establishment Complete
22
10.May.10
08.Nov.10
10.May.10
23
24
25
26
27
28 29
21d
CS-00010
Protect existing Telecoms / Electrical cabling
10d
Protect existing Telecoms / El...
CS-00020
Protect existing Walter / Sewerage intallations
10d
Protect existing Walter / Sewe...
CS-00030
Open up Cumberland Road cover slab
5d
CS-00040
Install Overland Piping Works
5d
CS-00050
Excavate affected Disposal Manholes / Piping
5d
Excavate affected Disposal Man...
CS-00060
Prepare and lay Timber Crane Mats
3d
Prepare and lay Timber Crane M...
CS-00070
Sheet Piling Subcon - Mobilise to Site
5d
Sheet Piling Subcon - Mobilise...
CS-00080
Install approx 40m sheet piles - 10m deep
5d
Culvert Replacement
Open up Cumberland Road cover ...

Install Overland Piping Works
Install approx 40m sheet piles...
39d
CR-00010
Site Clearance and De-vegetation (affected areas)
5d
Site Clearance and De-vegetati...
CR-00020
Excavate and Store on site: 150mm top soil strip
5d
Excavate and Store on site: 15...
CR-00030
Balance of Excavation to top of culvert
CR-00040
Demolish top slab of culvert (Hand equip)
10d
CR-00050
Demolish sides and base of culvert (CAT Excav)
12d
Demolish sides and base of cul...
CR-00060
Cart away culvert materials (Approved site)
12d
Cart away culvert materials (A...
CR-00070
Prep Base and lay Concrete Blinding
10d
CR-00080
Place and join new PC Culvert Sections
12d
CR-00090
Complete all Internal Jointing / Sealants
10d
Completion Works
Balance of Excavation to top o...
8d
Demolish top slab of culvert (...
Prep Base and lay Concrete Bli...

Place and join new PC Culvert .
Complete all Internal Jointing...
25d
CW-00010
Reinstate External Lighting & Connections
10d
Reinstate External Lighting & ...
CW-00020
Reinstate Building Connections
10d
Reinstate Building Connections
CW-00030
Reinstate affected Diposal Manholes / Piping
10d
CW-00040
Reinstate Road Pavement / Markings / Signage
10d
CW-00050
Reinstate Footpath Areas
10d
CW-00060
Reinstate Landscaping Works
5d
Reinstate Landscaping Works
CW-00070
Repair / Re-instate Fencing and Gates
5d
Repair / Re-instate Fencing an...
Critical Work
End Milestone
Consultant
M&E Subcon
Rem Work
Harrow Council
Contractor
Piling Subcon
Start Milestone
Battlers Well
STATS / EA
Level of Effort
Reinstate affected Diposal Man...

Reinstate Road Pavement / Mark...
Reinstate Footpath Areas
Proj Manager

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ID:K020 Cul-01
Primavera Systems
40
AINSCOUGH CRANEHIRE LIMITED
Demag AC40
Tonne
Dimensions
City & Low

Headroom Cranes
( ) with independent rear axle steering
Dimensions (mm)
Hookblock
Capacity (t)
40
4.3
Raised
3195
3085
340
1490
Weight (t)
0.48
0.13
Lowered
3115
3005
260
1410
The charts that have been included have been reproduced from manufacturer specifications, and while every effort has been
made to ensure their accuracy, we do not accept any responsibility for errors or omissions. We also need to draw your
attention to the guidance notes on page 47 to assist you with your crane selection.
CL13
40
Demag AC40
Tonne
City & Low
Headroom Cranes
Lifting Capacities - Outriggers Fully Extended

Radius
(m)
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
HB
Over rear
7.8
40
7.8
34.3
32.4
30.5
28.3
10.7
25
25
25
25
24
20.3
17
20
Outriggers fully extended

360 Slew
13.6
19.5
21
21
21
16
20.7
16
19.7
16
17.9
16
16
15.3
15.4
14
12.6
12.3
10.5
10.3
8.1
14
8.8
4.5
Free on wheels
over Rear
25.3
14
13.2
12.2
11.2
10.3
7.6
5.9
5
4.3
3.5
3
2.5
28.4
11.1
10.8
10.1
9.4
7.6
6
4.9
4
3.4
2.8
2.3
1.8
31.2
7.8
14.5
12.9
11.5
10.4
10.7
14
12.4
11.1
10
9
7.5
6.1
13.6
15.1
13.4
12.1
11
10
8.4
7.2
5.9
4.8
4.1
9
8.8
8.3
7.3
5.9
4.7
3.8
3.1
2.6
2.1
1.7
1.4
1.1
Lifting Capacities - Outriggers Partially Extended

Radius
(m)
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
HB
CL14
Outriggers partially extended (4.4m) - 360

Main Boom
7.8
34.3
31.2
28.3
23.8
20
10.7
25
25
25
23
18.4
13
9.8
13.6
21
21
21
20.7
18
14.4
11.1
8.9
7.3
6.2
5.2
19.5
16
16
16
14.2
11.4
9.2
7.6
6.4
4.8
3.7
3
2.5
25.3
13.6
10.9
8.7
7.7
6.5
4.9
3.8
3
2.5
2.1
1.7
1.5
28.4
10.8
8.8
7.4
6.3
4.7
3.6
2.8
2.3
1.8
1.5
1.2
31.2
8.8
7.2
6.1
4.5
3.4
2.7
2.1
1.7
1.3
1
0.8
0.6
0.8
Demag AC40
Lifting Capacities - Outriggers in min. position
Radius
(m)
4
4.5
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
14
HB
Outriggers at 2.34m - 360 Slew

7.8
11.8
9.8
10.7
11.2
9.2
7.7
5.7
4.3
13.6
12.6
10.5
8.9
6.7
5.3
4.3
3.6
3
8.0
2.8
2.1
40
Tonne
19.5
12.9
10.8
9.2
7
5.5
4.5
3.8
3.2
2.3
1.7
City & Low

Headroom Cranes
Free on wheels - 360

Slew (stationary)
7.8
10.7
13.6
5.9
5.4
4.7
3.6
2.8
6.6
5.8
4.7
3.8
3.1
2.6
2.2
4.8
1.9
1.3
Main Boom Extension

Radius
(m)
8
9
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
Radius
(m)
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
0
6.5
6.2
5.9
5.4
4.9
4.5
4
3.3
2.8
2.3
1.9
1.6
0
5
4.8
4.6
4.4
4
3.3
2.7
2.2
1.8
1.5
1.2
0.9
0.7
360 Slew - 25.3m Main Boom +

Outriggers partially extended (4.4m)
7.1m ext 13m ext
7.1m ext 13m ext
30
0
30
0
30
0
30
6.5
6.2
4.2
3.6
5.9
4.2
3.6
4
3.3
4.7
4
3.3
3.8
3
3.6
3.8
3
3.7
2.8
2.2
2.8
3.1
2.8
2.2
3.5
2.6
2.1
2.3
2.5
2.4
2.1
3.4
2.4
2
1.8
2
1.9
2
2.9
2.3
1.9
1.5
1.6
1.6
1.9
2.4
2.1
1.9
1.2
1.3
1.3
1.6
2
1.8
0.9
1
1.3
1.7
1.8
0.7
0.8
1
1.5
1.6
0.6
0.8
1.2
1
360 Slew - 31.2m Main Boom +
Outriggers partially extended (4.4m)
7.1m ext 13m ext
7.1m ext 13m ext
30
0
30
0
30
0
30
5
3.9
3
4.6
3.9
3
3.7
2.9
3.5
3.7
2.9
3.5
2.8
2.8
3.1
2.8
3.3
2.7
2.1
2.2
2.5
2.3
2.1
3.1
2.5
2
1.7
2
1.8
2
2.9
2.4
1.9
1.4
1.6
1.5
1.8
2.4
2.2
1.9
1.1
1.3
1.2
1.5
2
1.9
1.8
0.8
1
0.9
1.2
1.6
1.6
1.8
0.6
0.7
0.7
1
1.3
1.3
1.6
0.7
1.1
1.3
0.9
1
0.7
CL15
40
Demag AC40
Tonne
City & Low
Headroom Cranes
Runner
Radius
(m)
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
6
7
8
9
10
7.8
151)
151)
152)
152)
153)
Outriggers partially extended - 360 Slew

Main Boom
10.7
13.6
19.5
25.3
28.4
1)
15
15
151)
151)
151)
151)
151)
151)
151)
151)
151)
151)
151)
151)
14.51)
152)
151)
13.61)
11.91)
14.13)
14.31)
12.51)
111)
9.81)
12.62)
11.61)
10.21)
9.11)
10.53)
10.31)
9.51)
8.61)
8.31)
7.81)
12
7.51)
7.61)
7.61)
6.81)
14
6.22)
5.81)
5.81)
5.81)
16
53)
4.51)
4.81)
4.61)
18
42)
3.91)
3.71)
20
3.42)
3.22)
2.91)
22
2.93)
2.62)
2.32)
24
2.13)
1.92)
26
1.83)
28
HB
Radius
(m)
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
6
7
8
9
10
1.52)
1.23)
152+3)
112+3)
7.8
151)
151)
152)
152)
153)
10.7
15.
151)
151)
151)
151)
13.31)
102)
7.93)
7.52+3)
3.82+3)
2.22+3)
1.42+3)
Outriggers partially extended - 360 Slew

Main Boom
13.6
19.5
25.3
28.4
151)
151)
151)
151)
151)
151)
151)
14.71)
14.41)
111)
111)
111)
8.91)
9.21)
8.71)
8.71)
7.42)
7.61)
7.21)
7.41)
6.22)
6.41)
6.51)
6.21)
0.82+3)
31.2
7.21)
61)
12
4.71)
4.81)
4.61)
4.31)
14
3.62)
3.71)
3.51)
3.31)
16
2.93)
2.91)
2.71)
2.51)
18
2.42)
2.11)
1.91)
20
1.92)
1.72)
1.51)
22
1.63)
1.32)
1.12)
24
1.13)
0.82)
26
0.83)
HB
Working range max. offset for runner

Working range medium offset for runner
Working range min. offset for runner
HB: With horizontal Boom
1)
2)
28
CL16
31.2
152+3)
6.82+3)
4.82+3)
2.32+3)
1.22+3)
3)

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Client

Battlers Well Foundation

North Harrow Community Centre

Method Statement for

North Harrow Community Centre,

The QUENSH Consultancy Ltd

APPROVED (Principal Contractor use only)

APPROVED (Client / CDM Coordinator use only)

Author: Darren Male

North Harrow Community Centre - Proposed Mixed Use Development

Battlers Well Foundation

Author: Darren Male

REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE TASK

Sheet Piling rig, including Telescopic

All equipment shall be inspected before and

As required to suit the task, principally:

Concrete Box culverts

Parties Involved in Task including Works

CPCS Excavation Operator

6. Grab Lorry Driver

Grab Operation (Lifting Operations)

7. Sheet Piling Operator

CPCS Piling Operations

Grab Operation (Lifting Operations)

Author: Darren Male

Risks to Health and Safety

Risks to the Local Environment

(Employees, Contractors, Client, Public)

(Water, Air, Land, Waste, Noise)

Siltation of Drains and Watercourses

Clients Specific Requirements

(Lead-Times, Material Delivery, Inspection)

(Access / Egress, Times, Colour)

Full Time Supervision

Access to be agreed via a wayleave

Author: Darren Male

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE AND OTHER SAFETY EQUIPMENT

PVC Knit Wrist Gloves

EN 345 200 joules

See PPE Guide

EN352 Part 1 Muffs

EN352 Part 2 Foam Plugs

EN166.1.B with anti-mist

First Aid Kit

Oil Spill Tray

If mobile generator / pump

As required for site conditions.

Mobile welfare facilities to be provided.

TASK PRE-REQUISITES / PERMITS / CONSENTS

Pre-commencement Site Specific Risk Assessment

Client / CDM Coordinator consultation with Environment Agency / Local Authority

Author: Darren Male

Access requirements and impact on programme

We have concentrated on the critical requirements rather than

The attached drawings should be read in conjunction with this

Author: Darren Male

The first activity will be the Notification by Harrow Council to the

There will be a 15 day design development period for the

This 3 week period will include the production of the Programme

Author: Darren Male

The M&E Contractor will also be appointed based on a brief and

Setting out of extent of piling work and culvert replacement