METHOD STATEMENT

& RISK ASSESMENT

ROBERTSBRIDGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

PROJECT NUMBER – G14/46395

PROJECT MANAGER – Geoff Field

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Job Number G14/46395 Revision Date 21/7/2014

Contract/ Robertsbridge Community College, Knelle Road, Robertsbridge,

Site name TN32 5EA.

Site Location As Above

Work/Tasks to be
Construction of New Parking Bays & Concrete Hardstanding
carried out :-

07753-850726
Contractors Contact Mobile geoff@hailshamroadways.co.
Geoff Field
Project Manager E.mail uk

Client Robertsbridge Community College

Address Knelle Road, Robertsbridge, TN32 5EA.

Contact Mobile
Contact Details Tony Hougham
E.mail ahougham@robertsbridge.org.uk

Dates/times the work will be carried out :-

Start Date 28/7/2014
Duration of works 10 Days
Normal Working
Between 8.00am - 6.00pm
Hours

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RISK ASSESSMENTS

a) Generic Risk Assessments - See Appendix D

b) Site Specific Operations

What is the Activity What is the Hazard Who is at Risk Hazard Prob Risk What Control Measures Residual Residual Residu
Effect 1–3 Need to be put in Place Hazard Prob. al Risk
1–5 (B) 1–5 1–3
(A) (A x B) (A) (B) (A x B)

Delivering machinery Trips and falls operatives 2 3 6 Ensure unloading takes 2 1 2

place in a controlled
manner with a banksman
Entering the works area Trips and falls Members of the public 2 2 4 Ensure signs are in place 2 1 2
to warn pedestrians

Delivering materials Trips and falls operatives 2 2 4 Ensure unloading takes 2 1 2

place in a controlled
manner with a banksman
Excavating Above Tree Damaging Roots Trees 5 3 15 Ensure that all 5 1 5
Roots excavations are watched
by banksman to ensure
no damage to roots
Excavating Above Tree Damaging Roots Trees 5 3 15 Hand dig areas above 5 1 5
Roots tree roots

Circulation of Risk Assessment (to be signed)

Name of Assessor Date of assessment Site Foreman Operative Client Other

Geoff Field 21/7/2014 Foreman See attached list

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HAZARD EFFECT
5 Fatality
4 Major injury / illness
3 More than 3 days off work
2 Minor injury
1 Near miss

PROBABILITY
3 Very likely to occur
2 Likely to occur
1 Unlikely to occur

RISK RATING SYSTEM

Find alternative method; if necessary involving CDM Coordinator and
+12 Very High Risk
Design Team.
If possible use alternative method. If not, implement further control
8-12 High Risk
measures Method Statement sections below must be completed.
4-6 Medium Risk Control measures needed.
1-3 Low Risk No further action needed.
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COSHH assessment Is a COSHH assessment required? Yes No

Summary of details below:- x
Type of materials Manufacturer Attached COSHH Sheet
Coated macadam Tarmac See Appendix B
Bitumen Tack Coat Colas See Appendix B

Permit to work required?:-

Permit type :- Yes /No Location on site Details when used
Hot Works no

Confined space no

Access no

Planning only no

Work on or near no
electrical equipment

Additional Details

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Detail any personal protective equipment required (PPE):-

PPE item Yes /No Type Details when used -

Safety Footwear Yes Steel toecap with mid sole All times on site
protection safety boots

Head Protection Yes Only helmets to BS 5240 or EN Safety helmets will be worn by all our operatives at
397 less than 3 years old will be all times, in specified locations
worn.

Hi-Vis Clothing Yes Class 1 At all times on site

Gloves, include Yes Leather At all times on site

type
Weather Yes Water Resistant When necessary
Protection
Eye Protection Yes Glasses At all times on site

Ear Protection Yes Full ear defender When operating machinery

Full body safety No

harness
Respiratory No
FFP1 FFP2 FFP3
Protection
Detail any safety equipment that will be required:-

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Noise assessment Is a noise assessment required? Yes No

Full details below:-
Type of Name of dB (A) Area of use: Ear protection requirements and type:
machine machine max. at
source
Compressor Atlas Copco 85 In the open air Ear Defenders

Tandem vib roller BOMAG 85 In the open air Ear defenders

Spin Cutter Stihl 85 In the open air Ear Defenders

Vibrating plate WACKER 85 In the open air Ear Defenders

Paving Machine Marini 85 In the open air Ear Defenders

Vibration assessment Is a vibration assessment required? Yes No

Full details below:
Type of Name of Vibration level Exposure limit and control measure
machine machine m/ sec ²
Compressor Atlas Copco tba 45minutes per person
Vibrating plate WACKER tba 45minutes per person

Manual handling assessment Is a manual assessment required Yes No no

Full details of all items over 20 kgs as follows:-
Material/ Weight Amount Dimensions Control measure
equipment

Additional Details
No items in excess of 20kg to be lifted by individual operatives

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Detailed sequence of work operations in a logical order

See Appendix A for relevant drawings/sketches and/or technical information if required.

Ensure that a site induction is carried out with all site personnel
prior to the works commencing
To ensure that all works are carried out in accordance with the
requirements of the attached risk assessments
Ensure that all risk assessments have been discussed and that
emergency and fire procedures are in place
Ensure that all site personnel are familiar with the safe use of
plant to be used
Ensure that site plant has been appropriately maintained and is fit
for use

GENERAL SITE Before commencement of works, ensure that the site is ‘walked’
APPRAISEL by the operatives to familiarise themselves with its terrain
Remove any obvious hazards and the like.
Carry out visual check for both overhead and underground
services
Cable Avoidance Tool is to be used prior to works to establish
locations of underground services
Check for lose and damaged branches and remove as required
Check ground conditions are suitable for safe working

THE WORKS Parking Bays Away From Tree Roots

To excavate area 290mm below required finish levels and dispose of all
arisings on site. To supply and lay new 255 x 125mm HB kerbs on
concrete bed and haunch. To supply and fit 2 no. new 900 x 450mm
diameter plastic road gullies with 425 x 425mm cast iron gratings. To
connect to existing drainage with 10mm diameter plastic pipe. To supply
and lay 200mm depth of granular sub-base, 60mm depth of AC 20 dense
binder 100/150 asphalt and 30mm depth of AC 10 close surface 100/150
asphalt consolidated.
Parking Bays Above Tree Roots
To carefully excavate BY HAND DIGGING existing turf to an
approximate depth of 50mm and dispose of all arisings. To exacavate for
new kerbing BY HAND DIGGING and dispose of all arisings. To supply
and lay new 2600mmx120mmx200mm railway sleepers and secure with
new 600mmx50mmx50mm wooden pegs. To supply and lay 200mm
depth of Type 3 granular sub-base, 60mm depth of AC 20 open binder
100/150 asphalt and 30mm depth of AC 10 open surface 100/150 asphalt
consolidated.
Footpath Above Tree Roots
To carefully excavate BY HAND DIGGING existing turf to an
approximate depth of 50mm and dispose of all arisings on site. To
excavate for new kerbing BY HAND DIGGING and dispose of all
arisings on site. To supply and lay new 150x25mm tanalised timber
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edging board and secure with 600mmx50mmx50mm wooden pegs. To
supply and lay 150mm depth of Type 3 granular sub-base, 45mm depth
of AC 20 open binder 100/150 asphalt and 20mm depth of AC 6 open
surface 100/150 asphalt consolidated.

Bike Shelter Base

NO EXCAVATION TO BE CARRIED OUT. To supply and lay 100mm
depth of granular sub-base. To supply and fit shuttering. To supply and
lay polythene membrane, a single layer of A142 reinforcing mesh and
150mm depth of C30 concrete.

7.2.1 To avoid damage to tree roots, existing ground levels should be retained
within the RPA. Intrusion into soil (other than for piling) within the RPA is
generally not acceptable, and topsoil within it should be retained in situ.
However, limited manual excavation within the RPA might be acceptable,
subject to justification. Such excavation should be undertaken carefully, using
hand-held tools and preferably by compressed air soil displacement.
NOTE Due to the demands that manual excavation places on a development
project, and limitations arising from health and safety considerations, it is not
realistic to plan for excavation using hand-held tools where there is a need for
trench shoring or grading the sides of the excavation to a stable angle of repose.
7.2.2 Roots, whilst exposed, should immediately be wrapped or covered to
prevent desiccation and to protect them from rapid temperature changes. Any
wrapping should be removed prior to backfilling, which should take place as
soon as possible.
7.2.3 Roots smaller than 25 mm diameter may be pruned back, making a clean
cut with a suitable sharp tool (e.g. bypass secateurs or handsaw), except where
they occur in clumps. Roots occurring in clumps or of 25 mm diameter and over
should be severed only following consultation with an arboriculturist, as such
roots might be essential to the tree’s health and stability.
7.2.4 Prior to backfilling, retained roots should be surrounded with topsoil or
encompassed sharp sand (builders’ sand should not be used because of its
high
salt content, which is toxic to tree roots), or other loose inert granular fill,
before soil or other suitable material is replaced. This material should be free of
contaminants and other foreign objects potentially injurious to tree roots.

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Resources
Number of operatives anticipated to be 3
on site to carry out the work safely:-

Plant, equipment to be used

Inspection/certification requirements – See appendix C
Van
Tandem roller
Wacker plate
3T Excavator
3T Dumper
16T Grab Lorry

Materials to be used

255mm x 125mm HB Kerbs

150mm x 50mm BN Kerbs
C20 Concrete
Type 1 Granular Sub Base
Type 3 Granular Sub Base
AC 20 dense binder 100/150
AC 20 OPEN binder 100/150
AC 10 close surface 100/150
AC 10 OPEN surface 100/150

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Details of access and egress to work areas:-

All access to site to be gained from KnelleRoad.

Arrangements for delivery, stacking, storing and movement on site of plant/

materials:-

Delivery
Materials delivered and retained on trucks until required

Stacking & Storage

Stored on delivery vehicles

Movement of plant/Materials
On specified Haul routes and
Under supervision of a banksman

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Protection needed for any site visitors:-
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Other employees x Client Personnel x Members of the x
public
Hi Vis
PPE Required Yes No Yes No Yes No
Hi Vis Hi Vis Hi Vis
x

Hard Hat x Hard Hat Hard Hat

Ear Defenders x Ear Defenders Ear Defenders
Gloves x Gloves Gloves
Safety Glasses x Safety Glasses Safety Glasses
Safety Boots x Safety Boots Safety Boots
Dust Masks
Dust Masks Dust Masks

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Signage:- Is site specific signage required? Yes No

Full details below:- x

Information –

Detail of work at height None X

Specific detailed description of safe working at heights/prevention of falls:-
Hierarchy for managing and selecting equipment for work at height.
Selected Equipment Details of use, also give reasons
Equipment To be
N/A
Not why equipment is not used.
used Suitable
1 MEWPS X
Scissor lifts, cherry pickers
etc.
2 Scaffolding/ Fixed Guardrails X

3 Stepladders X

4 Ladders X

5 Safety Harness / Safety X

Lines.

Detail of work at depths not exceeding 5m None X

Specific detailed description of safe working at depths not exceeding 5m:-
Hierarchy for managing and selecting equipment for work at depth.
a. Selected Equipment Details of use, also give reasons
Equipment To be
N/A
Not why equipment is not used.
used Suitable
1 Safety Harness / Safety X
Lines.
2 Gas Detection X

3 Ladders X

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Environmental controls details

Ensure that any fauna and natural wildlife is not unnecessarily disturbed by the works

Description of clearance of waste from site including waste transfer procedures:-

Excavated materials to be loaded on to tipper and taken to a licenced waste facility

Site Welfare

Toilet and hand washing facility are available on site

Description of emergency/rescue and fire procedures.

Ensure that any formal Fire Procedures explained at site induction are adhered to-

For out of hours emergency contact:-

First name Surname Contact Number
Geoff Field 07753-850726

Who will be the on-site First Aider:-

First name Surname Training course/date
Nick Honeysett July 2013

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Nearest Accident and Emergency Hospital

CONQUEST HOSPITAL
The Ridge, St Leonards on Sea, Hastings, TN37 7RD.
01424-755255

Competent person/supervision/training/procedures:-
Duties of supervisor/foreman (name if known at this stage)
To act as Company Foreman/representative to carry out works as instructed and
specified
First name Surname Training/ level of competence
Nick Honeysett Foreman

Name and contact details of Health and Safety Officer/Manager or Consultant

(Must include qualifications/ membership of professional H&S body)
Name Contact details Qualifications/membership
of professional H&S body
Bryan Sheldon 0845-2268393 MIOSH, MIIRSM

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Names of all operatives involved in this operation:- Rev No

NB. To be completed by all operatives involved in the works after Site
Supervisor has explained the contents.
First Name Surname Job title Signature Date
Nick Honeysett Foreman 21/7/2014
David Dann Skilled Operative 21/7/2014
Dave Seymour Skilled Operative 21/7/2014

Name of competent person/s who prepared this method statement:-

Name Job title Signature Date
Geoff Field Managing 15/7/2014
Director

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APPENDIX A

Site Drawings

Technical Information

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APPENDIX B

COSHH Details – (Carried in Foreman Pack)

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APPENDIX C

Plant Inspection / Certification

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APPENDIX D

Generic Risk Assessments – (Carried in Foreman

Pack)

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