Risk Assessment Method Statement

Sussex Scaffolding Limited
Method Statement / Risk Assessment.

1. OBJECT - General - To provide a safe place to work and environment for scaffolders to erect and dismantle scaffolds for the use of other trades in pursuance of their work.

2. TRANSPORT - Transport carrying labour and materials to arrive on site and receive instructions on areas to be worked.

3. Report to the site office and all personnel to be inducted by your site management.

4. UNLOADING/LOADING - Materials to be unloaded by hand and carried to the place of initial erection.

5. Main contractor to supply a suitable base around the perimeter of the Buildings.

6. SCAFFOLDERS - All scaffolders involved in the erection and dismantling of scaffold will hold a certificate issued by the C.I.T.B and grade either basic or advanced under the Construction industry scaffolders record scheme and can be produced at any time. Scaffolders will be equipped with safety helmet, safety boots, level, scaffold spanners and safety harnesses. To be used in conjunction with SG4:05 appendix a

7a. SITE SUPERVISION – Glen Pearce 07852370398

7. MATERIALS - Steel tube 48.3mm diameter, with a thickness of 4mm manufactured to BS1139 and hot galvanised dipped supplied in lengths up to 6400mm.

8. FITTINGS - All fittings to BS1139.Doubles and swivels are drop forged; sleeves, putlog couplers and base plates are pressed steel.

9. SCAFFOLD BOARDS - Nominal 225mm x 38mm to BS2482. Supplied in 4000mm lengths banded at both ends to prevent splitting and stamped with maximum unsupported length of 1200mm.

10. LADDERS - All ladders to be steel and in good condition.

11. BASEPLATES - Nominal 150mm steel plate with a central welded locating pin.

12. SOLE BOARDS - Timber sole boards are cut off scaffold boards and are generally 225mm long.

13. OTHER ITEMS – Sussex Scaffolding Ltd handing over certificate will be issued on completion of erection of scaffold.

14. This method statement is to be read in conjunction with our quotation.

Proposed Risk Assessment

CLIENT:............................................... PROJECT:............................................

Scope: To supply, erect, dismantle and fully clear upon completion sufficient tubular materials couplers and scaffold boards to

General:
All tube and fittings in accordance with BS.EN 39
Scaffold erection in accordance with B.S.EN 12811/1 2003
Scaffold boards in accordance with BS.2482.

This risk assessment is to be read in conjunction with the relevant method statement.

All materials used shall be visually and physically inspected by the erectors as far as is reasonably practicable prior to use and construction carried out as 'custom and practice'.

Upon completion and prior to use, scaffold shall be certified by SSL as fit for the purpose intended and complies with the Construction Health, Safety and Welfare Regulations 1996.

WORK ACTIVITY RISK ASSESSMENT

ACTIVITY: Scaffolding (tubes and fittings)
LOCATION:......................................
RISK LEVEL: Medium
ASSESSOR:.......................................
DATE:.................................................

Operation	Setting out bases; sorting tube and fittings; manual handling of tube, fittings, boards and ladders; lifting materials to heights; lowering materials to ground level; loading/unloading of delivery vehicles.
Hazards	Falls of people; manual handling; dropping materials. Sharp edges on metal fittings; splinters from boards; Access/egress. Weather (rain or high winds).
Risks	Falls of people or materials. handling injuries; head and feet injuries; collapse of scaffold; movement of ladders; injury from mechanical equipment or hoisting machinery; site conditions. Access times to site
Persons Exposed	Scaffolder; other site operatives; occupiers; members of the general public; children playing on scaffolds can and do suffer major injuries.
Controls Required	Scaffold to be erected ground upwards all operatives to wear fall arrest equipment. Materials not to be thrown up or down. Ladders to be removed at the end of the working day. if required by site conditions; other trades are not to alter scaffold or remove ties; scaffold must only by altered by a competent scaffolder; scaffolds over 5 meters high, sheeted scaffolds and quick system type scaffolds require a specific risk assessment.
Statutory Requirements	Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974; Construction (Lifting Operations) Regs 1998; Construction (Working Places) Regs 1996; Construction (Head Protection) Regs 1989; Personal Protective Equipment Regs 1992; Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regs 1998; Manual Handling Operations Regs 1992; Management of Construction Health Safety and Welfare 1996. All works to comply with current NASC Regs and to SG.4:05 appendix a

RISK ASSESSMENT MUST BE CONSIDERED IN THREE STAGES:

(I) Identification of all hazards.
(ii) Evaluation of risks.
(iii) Risk Control.

Hazard - The potential for harm.

Risk - The likelihood of that harm occurring and severity of its consequences.

Hazard Identification:

Low Risk 1. - Improbable, very unlikely.
Risk 2. - 3. - Remote, but conceivable.
Medium Risk 4. - 6. - Possible could occur sometime.
Medium Risk 7. - 8. - Probable, will occur several times.
High Risk 9. - Likely/Frequent - Occurs frequently.

Hazard/Risk Control Order of Status in Descending Order

a) Elimination - E.g. Stop doing task.
b) Substitution - E.g. Change the machine to one with fewer hazards.
c) Enclosure - E.g. Enclose the process to eliminate or control the process.
d) Guard/Segregate People.
e) Safe System of Work - E.g. Permit to work system.
f) Written procedures - E.g. Method Statement.
g) Adequate Supervision.
h) Identification of training needs. Information/instruction.
j) Personal protective equipment.

Hazard	Risk	Control	Action
1. Falls of Persons
1a. Scaffolders	LOW 2	F.G.J	Scaffolders are not to work off less Than 3No. board wide platforms and Guardrail during erection.
1b. Trade Operatives	LOW 1	C.D	Toe boards, guardrails, notices to be in place to all exposed edges.
2. Falls of Materials
2a. Scaffolding Components	LOW 2	D.G.J	Materials to be passed from hand to hand at all times.
2b. Trade Materials	MED 4	D.G	Provide close boarded platforms & Toe boards
3. Manual Handling	LOW 3	G.J	Provide hoists & gin wheel, barrows and work in pairs, ensure walkways are clear of materials
4. Ground Bearing Conditions, Collapse or Deformation	MED 6	E.F.G.J	Site manager to check ground conditions prior to erection
5. Harmful Substances (COSHH)	LOW 1		No harmful/hazardous substances shall be used for construction components.
6. Fire	LOW 2	E.F.G	No Hot Workers undertaken. Customer to advise
7. Working at Height	MED 4	C.D	Guardrails to be installed above 450mm, secure ladders, max 50mm gap.
8. Trade/Site Operatives Entering Zone of Erection /Dismantling	MED 8	C.D.F.G.J	Enter site at specified times (customer name) to install suitable barriers.
9. Overloading of Scaffold	MED 4	E.G.J	(customer name) to display suitable notices at working platforms

Documents:	F91 Part 1 Section A-Weekly inspection of scaffold F91 Part 1 Section C-Weekly inspection of Hoist and Gin Wheels (Lifting Appliances); Scaffold Hand Over Certificates.
On Site Controls	Ensure PPE is being used - helmets (small version), gloves, boots and overalls; precautions to prevent falls of people - adequate working platforms; ladder firmly based and tied; precautions to prevent falls of materials:- toe boards, brick guards and debris netting where needed; gin wheels, hoists or other lifting devices where needed; guardrail harness if needed for special applications.
Training & competence:	Scaffolders should be trained and supervised, a minimum of basic scaffolders certificate is recommended; site managers trained in scaffold inspection; scaffold users should be trained in scaffold appreciation; advanced certificate needed for complex or high construction; operators trained in kinetic handling.
Consultation:	Discuss clearance and leveling of base area with scaffold supervision/employees; discuss any special access requirements or ground conditions before scaffolders start work; supervisor to check at commencement that the above arrangements are in force.
Information instruction:	Ensure scaffolders are informed of the scaffold purpose, eg: for bricklayers, painting, cleaning, access only; ensure all employees have a copy of the "Passport to Safety" Booklet; briefing on site associated risks, where necessary, on site safety.
Monitoring:	Supervision to ensure scaffolds are properly erected before accepting hand over certificate and before being used; weekly inspection of scaffolds and following severe weather or alterations recorded in the F91; ensure platforms or loading bays are not overloaded and materials are not stacked above the handrails; supervisor to re-check arrangements periodically during the job.
Review:	Routine monitoring by safety consultants; include full review in health and safety audits.

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