Document type SSW/ Method Statement

Number M 11 FS

Prepared by: Issue 1

Issue Date 20/01/2016
Approved by: Revision Date 20/01/2017
Pages 2
INTRODUCTION

This task instruction covers:. To supply labour and plant, to diamond floor saw a reinforced
concrete floor slab to a specified length and specified depth.

Location:

Hazards:
Moving / Rotating machinery
Noise and vibration
Dust
Underground services
Fire
Injury from sharp or abrasive materials and debris on the floor

PPE: Hard hat, Safety boots, Hi Vis jacket, gloves & safety Goggles/Glasses, Ear
Defenders
Tools : - Petrol Driven 65hp Floor Saw, 600mm diameter blade ,110v Hilti 5kva generator
Hosepipe, Tools, 1no 110v Wet vacuums
Persons: Min. No. 2 Training Task supervisor

PERMITS if (place ‘X’ in those required)

applicable
General X Hot Work X Work at Height Excavation
High Voltage Confined Space Breaking Containment

ISOLATIONS Add more rows as necessary (place ‘X’ in those required)

Item Electrical Steam Hydraulic Air Mechanical Chemical

Other:
 PROCEDURE

Description (in clear steps) Photographs/comments

Remove floor saw from trailer and transport to work area

Attend site induction

Obtain work permit

Liaise with Client/ Site manager for marking out of cut lines

Set up temporary water supply and power supplies from on-site

source
Attach blade and guard to saw

Ensure all areas are clear for saw

Provide ventilation to area

Begin cutting
Cut through slab to required depth

Hoover up slurry created from saw

Break out trenches and stockpile to be cleared to skip

Complete all marked cutting and remove plant from work

location
Disconnect water and power supplies
Clear remaining debris to site skip

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

Technical: Note: - All Drilling to be carried out in accordance with the

standards defined in the Drilling and Sawing Association Code of
Safe Practice. All operatives to wear protective boots, gloves, hard
hats, hi-vis and glasses at all times.

Environmental: All arising from Saw Cutting to be taken to a recognised/

authorised disposal site, if not being re-used.
Waste disposal: All arising from Saw Cutting to be taken to a recognised/
authorised disposal site, if not being re-used.