Risk Assessment & Method tement Pack

(RAMS)

Table of Contents

SCAFFOLDING SURREY LTD RISK ASSESSMENT…………………………… 2

Emergency Contact Details………………………………………………………… 3

Sign-off sheet……………………………………………………………………………………………. 7

SCAFFOLDING SURREY LTD METHOD STATEMENT……………………….. 8

Staff Information Sheet……………………………………………………………… 9

General Precautions………………………………………………………………… 10

Task Description…………………………………………………………………….. 13

Sign off sheet…………………………………………………………………………. 15

SCAFFOLDING SURREY LTD RESCUE PLAN FOR A FALL WHILST WORKING………………………………………………………………………………… 16

Sign off Sheet

I have read and understood the contents of this Risk Assessment. Anything I did not understand has been explained to me to my satisfaction. I agree to follow the Risk Assessment and understand that any instructions are provided for my safety and the safety of others.

Data Protection Statement

The information and data provided herein shall not be duplicated, disclosed or disseminated by the recipient in whole or in part for any purpose whatsoever without prior written permission from Scaffolding Surrey Ltd.

Staff Information Sheet

Please read the entire sheet before beginning the procedure; if you have any questions, please get in touch with your manager or safety representative.

The following method statement has been developed to provide a safe work system and must be adhered to at all times; your manager or safety representative must first authorise any significant deviation from this system. Please read the entire sheet before beginning the procedure; if you have any questions, please contact your manager or safety representative.

The main hazards to your safety and health are:

1. Falling from
2. Injury from incorrect manual
3. Injury from contact with
4. Injury from slips, trips and
5. Vehicle
6. Injury to other staff or members of the
7. Inadequate

Preventative measures you must take:

1. You must be competent to carry out the
2. You must be competent and have received training to work at
3. Barriers and/or warning signs must be placed around the work area where risk assessment has been deemed
4. Visitors and other staff members are prohibited from entry unless accompanied by a competent person; all visitors will be issued personal protective equipment where appropriate.
5. You must be trained and competent in using hand tools, mains voltage, and battery power
6. You must not lift beyond your capabilities; get help if
7. You must follow all directions given by the manager or his

Personal protective equipment you must wear:

1. Hard hat (at all times outside).
2. Safety boots (at all times).
3. Eye protection (when drilling or chipping, ).
4. Hi-visibility vests (when working on a building site or near the highway).
5. Hearing protection (when drilling).

Environmental protection measures you must take:

1. You must dispose of waste and packaging in the designated area provided for
2. Hazardous substances and packaging must be disposed of in compliance with manufacturer and local authority
3. Consideration must be given to the potential for exposure to asbestos in buildings constructed before

Quality Control

1. Adhere strictly to the following procedure to ensure quality of
2. If in doubt, contact your manager for clarification before

Add in other relevant sections, such as the items listed below. Your risk assessment will tell you which control procedures must be in place (remove any that do not apply to you).

General Precautions

Staff and Training

The works will be carried out by staff from Scaffolding Surrey Ltd. All staff members are experienced and deemed competent to carry out their requested tasks. List your staff qualifications, e.g. CSCS, PASMA, PAL / IPAF, City and Guilds, etc. A responsible person will be appointed to each job who will supervise all work and be responsible for quality and safety. Apprentices and young workers will be supervised at all times and are not allowed to carry out tasks for which they have not been trained.

Vehicle Safety

All company vehicles are subject to a planned maintenance and inspection program. Staff responsible for vehicles will carry out daily and weekly checks to ensure continued roadworthiness. All drivers will comply with road traffic regulations and the Highway Code. All loads will be securely fastened to the vehicle by competent persons before travel. Drivers will take planned breaks on long journeys.

PPE

All site workers will wear hard hats, safety boots, and high-visibility vests at all times and harnesses. Other items of PPE, such as dust masks, eye and ear protection and gloves, can be worn as and when necessary.

Preparation and Induction

A risk assessment will be prepared for each task, which will be discussed with staff members, and any queries or concerns will be dealt with before starting work. Staff will be inducted on-site and expected to follow all rules and safety procedures.

Manual Handling

All staff members have been instructed on the potential dangers of manual handling, and staff will not lift items or equipment beyond their capabilities. Heavy or awkward items will be broken down into smaller units or dual lifted, where this is not possible. The site foreman is responsible for assessing every situation requiring manual handling and enforcing control procedures where necessary; practical, mechanical aids should be available and used.

Please also download http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg143.pdf Manual Handling at Work, a short guide from the HSE.

First Aid

The company is responsible for ensuring adequate first aid provision for its staff. Adequate means the provision of a trained first aider, suitable first aid equipment and/or the provision of an appointed person at the minimum.

A trained first aider will be a suitable person who has attended a recognised course and attends a refresher course every year and a full course every 3 years.

The employer provides an Appointed Person to take charge of the situation (e.g., call an ambulance) if a severe injury/illness occurs in the absence of a first aider. Often, principal contractors will ensure sufficient first aid coverage for sites under their control.

Access and Egress

On construction sites, the Principal Contractor is responsible for providing safe access and egress to the site; Scaffolding Surrey Ltd staff will ensure safe access and egress is maintained for themselves and other contractors/members of the public in the area they are working in. All staff will maintain good standards of housekeeping.

Warning notices and barriers will be deployed as required. Debris will be cleared away regularly, and the site will be left clean and tidy at the end of a shift or task.

Working at Height

Falls from height remain the single most significant cause of work-related death in the UK.

Due to the nature of this work, falls from heights are a prominent and ever-present risk. All employees know the dangers and consequences of falling from height; therefore, all working at height will be adequately planned, organised and supervised. Only competent staff members will be allowed to work at height, and it is the responsibility of the site foreman/senior person to ensure that conditions are safe before allowing any work at height to occur.

The foreman/senior person will carry out a risk assessment before allowing work at height and put equipment and measures in place to prevent falls. Where they cannot eliminate the risk of a fall, they will put in place measures and equipment to minimise the distance and consequences of a fall, should one occur.

Rescue plan for a fall whilst working

All personnel are aware of our Emergency Rescue Plan should a fall from height occur when attached to a harness. This plan also covers falls from the work area or floor below. Complete instructions are given on how to reach the worker, raise the alarm to emergency services and document the incident’s details.

Guidelines on Safe Operating Procedures

Operatives are trained and competent in ladder use; ladders will only be used without fall protection where the work is light and of short duration AND where the operative can complete his task by maintaining 3 points of contact on the ladder, i.e. both feet and at least one hand.

Ladders must be Class 1 or EN 131 Industrial grade and be in good condition and appropriately located before use, i.e. the foot of the ladder should rest on a firm, level, non-slippery surface and should be footed or tied on the stiles to prevent slipping. Proprietary stabilisers and other equipment could be used where there is a risk of ladders slipping or if there is uneven ground. Ladder stand-offs could be used where access to the roof is required, and the ladder will extend a minimum of 1.05 metres above the gutter. Ladders should be set at a base-to-height ratio of 1:4.

All staff and subcontractors are required to read and understand the HSE leaflet on the safe use of ladders and step ladders.

Scaffold

Where required, a scaffold will be provided and erected by a competent erector or an approved contractor; the handrail will extend a minimum of 0.95 metres above the working area, and a mid-rail max 0.47-metre gap will also be in place. The site foreman will ensure a handover certificate is received from the contractor before allowing access to the scaffold. During the works, access to the scaffold will be via a ladder, which will be tied off at the top. Ladders will be removed or boarded off at the end of each shift to prevent unauthorised access.

SCAFF tag

Scaffold Towers are to be SCAFF tagged by an inspector to confirm fit for use. The SCAFF tag is to be placed near access/egress points to demonstrate that the scaffold is complete and suitable for use by others.

Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) include cherry pickers, scissor lifts, self-propelled booms, vehicle-mounted platforms, etc.

A competent company will supply MEWPS. The site foreman/senior person will ensure that only qualified members of staff are allowed to use the MEWP; competent means someone with the necessary knowledge, training and experience to operate the MEWP safely and without risk to himself or others, i.e., PAL / IPAF card holders.

Where specified, a safety harness and attached lanyard will be worn whilst working in the MEWP. All staff will be trained to operate the MEWP from the ground controls.

MEWP use requires the completion of a daily pre-use check form to be completed to confirm no faults.

Aluminium Tower Scaffold

The site foreman will ensure that aluminium tower scaffolds are erected in compliance with manufacturer instructions by a competent person. Aluminium tower scaffolds must be used on flat ground, and the stabiliser riggers must be fully deployed and secured before working from the tower.

The competent senior person will carry out daily visual checks on all the above items and defects reported immediately. Any equipment suspected of being unsafe for whatever reason will be withdrawn from service for repair or replacement.

Contractor/Visitor Safety

Scaffolding Surrey Ltd. will liaise with other contractors’ staff daily if on-site and ensure they know the risks during the works. Staff and contractors will not leave any work area in a dangerous condition or with risks to themselves, other contractors, tenants, or visitors; all tools and equipment will be cleared to secure storage after each shift. Scaffolds, ladders and any other access to height will be made inaccessible.

Tools and Electrical Equipment

All tools and equipment items will be visually inspected regularly, and defective or damaged equipment will be removed from service prior to use. Electrical tools will be 110V maximum, and battery-powered tools will be used where possible. Subcontractors will not be allowed to bring any damaged or defective tools to the site; the site foreman is responsible for ensuring all tools and equipment carried on the site are fit for purpose.

Preparation

1. Load all equipment required for the job.
2. Carry out vehicle safety
3. Transport equipment and installers to the

Task Description

Scaffold erection and dismantling

4. Report to site foreman and receive a permit to work (where required).
5. Put on personal protective
6. Inform all other contractors/tenants in the area at the start of
7. Liaise with the Principal Contractor and other contractors to ensure safe
8. Cordon off the work area, if practical and necessary to do
9. Ensure the area to be worked and exit points are clear of obstruction and that safe access and egress are
10. Scaffold, where required, will be provided by an approved contractor holding CISRS or similar certification and erected in compliance with current TG 20 and
11. Advanced Guardrails will be erected using ‘Scaff Steps’ and lifts pre-boarded from lifts below before moving up to the next
12. The wagon will deliver Scaffolds and fittings to the closest access point to minimise manual
13. Care will be taken to ensure the safe lifting of components using team lifting or mechanical aids where
14. Scaffolders will use a lead forward technique so that the structure may be safely progressed from a safe access
15. Scaffolders will wear full-body harnesses and short fixed lanyards and anchor onto suitable ledgers above the working lift to prevent
16. Where possible, temporary boarding will be used to provide a working
17. Scaffolding will be tied into a fixed structure in compliance with specified
18. Non-standard scaffold will be erected in compliance with a structural engineer’s plan and
19. Working decks will be fully boarded and fitted with toe boards, hand, and intermediate
20. Where specified, nets or screens will be fitted and
21. In public areas, upright standards may be protected by tube collision foam as a
22. Access hatches or gates at landings will be positioned and secured as specifi
23. Access for waste chutes and hoist gates will be set and
24. The authorised scaffolder will inspect and issue a handover certificate to the site supervisor on completion of safe
25. Access to the scaffold will be via a ladder, which will be tied off at the top and secured by the
26. Further inspections shall be carried out after any event that may have affected stability or at a frequency not exceeding seven

18. Reports of inspections shall be given to the responsible person on site, who will keep reports on site for the duration of the contract and three months after the end of the contract.
19. No one shall be allowed access to the scaffold if the inspection finds any
20. Warning signs will be posted when the scaffold is
21. Dismantling will start from the upper levels in a reverse sequence to the Scaffold poles will be passed down manually to ground level.
22. All connection pieces will be passed (not thrown) and collected in buckets or other suitable
23. All poles will be loaded and secured on the lorry for removal from the

Sign Off Sheet

I have read and understood the contents of this Method Statement. Anything I did not understand has been explained to me to my satisfaction. I agree to follow the Method Statement and understand that any instructions are provided for my safety and the safety of others.

Fall from Height Emergency Response Plan

If any work falls and is suspended by a safety harness, follow the ERP steps below:

• The site supervisor (or alternate)takes control of the
• The site supervisor raises the emergency All works in the immediate vicinity of the incident stop working. The site supervisor quickly evaluates the situation and identifies any further hazards that could arise.
• The site supervisor or their designate goes to get help if workers are close If no one is close enough, the site supervisor calls for assistance in the best possible way.
• The site supervisor calls to notify local police, fire and ambulance if
• The site supervisor (or a worker assigned to the task) isolates the accident and its perimeter to limit further exposure by suitable
• The site supervisor (or a worker assigned to the task) moves all non-affected personnel to a safe zone or directs them to remain where they
• The site supervisor sends a designated worker to the site gate to meet the response team (police, medical, fire, etc.) and ensure they have a safe access path to the incident scene.
• The site supervisor assembles the emergency rescue team at the incident site as quickly as possible to determine the best rescue procedure for the

Rescue Procedures

The following rescue procedures are ordered (A) through (C), with (A) being the preferred.

A.     Elevating Work Platform Rescue

If an elevating work platform (EWP) is available on site and the platform can reach the suspended worker, follow the procedure below.

1. Bring the EWP to the accident site and use it to reach the suspended
2. Ensure rescue workers wear full-body harnesses attached to appropriate anchors in the
3. Ensure that the EWP has the load capacity for both the rescuer(s) and the fallen If the fallen worker is not conscious, two rescuers will probably be needed to handle the weight of the fallen worker safely.
4. Position the EWP platform below the worker and disconnect the worker’s lanyard when it is safe to do When the worker is safely on the EWP, reattach the lanyard to an appropriate anchor point on the EWP if possible.
5. Lower the worker to a safe location and administer first Treat the worker for suspension trauma and any other injury.
6. Arrange transportation to the hospital if

B. Ladder Rescue

If an elevating work platform is unavailable, use ladders to rescue the fallen worker using the following procedure:

1. If the fallen worker is suspended from a lifeline, move the worker (if possible) to an area rescuers can access safely with a
2. Set up the appropriate ladder(s) to reach the fallen
3. Rig separate lifelines for rescuers to use while carrying out the rescue from the ladder(s).
4. If the fallen worker is not conscious or cannot reliably help with the rescue, at least two rescuers may be
5. If the fallen worker is suspended directly from a lanyard or a lifeline, securely attach a separate lowering line to the
6. Other rescuers on the ground (or closest work surface) should lower the fallen worker while the rescuer on the ladder guides the fallen worker to the ground (or work surface).
7. Once the fallen worker has been brought to a safe location, administer first aid and treat the person for suspension trauma and any other
8. Arrange transportation to the hospital if

C. Rescue from Work Area of Floor Below

If the fallen worker is suspended near a work area and can be safely reached from the floor below or the area from which they fell, use the following procedure:

1. Ensure that rescuers are protected against
2. If possible, securely attach a second line to the fallen worker’s harness to help rescuers pull the fallen worker to a safe You will need at least two strong workers to pull someone up to the level they fell from.
3. Take up any slack in the retrieving line to avoid
4. Once the worker has been brought to a safe location, administer first aid and treat the person for suspension trauma and any other
5. Arrange transportation to the hospital if

Post Rescue Procedure

All non-affected workers should remain in the designated safe gathering zone until the site supervisor notifies them to do otherwise. The site supervisor and health and safety representative should

• Begin the accident
• Quarantine all fall-arrest equipment that may have been subjected to fall fatigue effects and/or shock loading for further
• Secure the area (an accident scene should not be disturbed where a fatal or critical injury has occurred).
• Determine whether or not the job site-specific rescue and evacuation plans were followed as

• Record all documented communications with fire, police, and other contractors
• Record all documented statements from employees, witnesses, and
• Save all photographs of the
• Record all key information such as dates, time, weather, general site conditions, and specific accident locales, including sketches of the immediate incident area, complete with measurements if applicable.