Description of work & General method of works / Cleaning of outside walkway using an engine powered pressure washer
Compliance / As per this method statement and main contractors site procedures
Hazards / Slips, Trips & Falls. Cut & Grazes,Contact with high pressure water, Electrocution, Hand Arm Vibration, Noise, Manual Handling, Flying Debris.
Services main contractor to confirm / No live services will affect our works
Dust or water ingresswill not have detrimental affect to any services, materials or finishes.
Plant & Equipment to be used / Diesel powered pressure washer
Mains water supply
Specific Precautions & requirements / Hi-viz vest, helmet, safety boots, ear defenders, goggles, gloves.
Client to make sure protection is in place to protect personnel / equipment from outside obstructions or hazards.
Working area to be free from other trades
Working area to be clear of any debris / trip hazards
Working area to be left clean and tidy after works completed
Accidents and Emergencies / First aid facilities to be provided by client as set out in site induction.
Report of accidents to client’s site manager or as per site induction instructions to management team by phone.
Manager Telephone Number
Emergency procedures to be followed as per site induction.
Supervisory Arrangements / Operatives receive 2 sets of worksheets, method statements, risk & COSHH (if required) assessments from the office. These are discussed between both parties. Operatives will sign when understood and leave a copy with the office. The second copy is taken to site to be given the site management.
If there are any changes to the work being carried out or any arising problems please contact Company Name supervisors.
Manager Telephone Number
Monitoring Arrangements / These include site visits, checks on paperwork & vehicle/plant inspections
Manager
METHOD STATEMENT JET WASHING
A / Induction & MethodInduction time taken ______hrs
A1) / Site induction must be carried out prior to any works being undertaken.
A2) / Read, sign and issue method statement & risk assessment and give to client.
A3) / Experienced competent operatives to carry out work.
Use only well maintained & current tested equipment as per manufacturer’s recommendations.
A4) / Once work has commenced any alterations to method statement must be highlighted and changed as required.
A5) / Agree with both main contractor and Company personnel before the works re-start.
B / Movement of plant & equipment to work area.
B1) / Companypersonnel will take our plant & equipment to the work place and movethis equipment to any other areas that require work to be carried out. They will ensure no carrying of heavy loads (no more than 25kg per man).
B2) / Routes to the work area need to be free of trip hazards etc.
B3) / A safe & secure area needs to be made available for placement of ancillary equipment i.e. generators, bowsers etc
C / Access
C1) / Client to supply clear access to work area at all times.
C2) / Access must also be left for the cables/hoses from any ancillary equipment being used.
D / Method of works
D1) / Work to be clearly marked out by the client
D2) / Barriers and No Entry/Men at Work signs to be erected around work area
D3) / The pressure washer is connected to the water main by a hose pipe
D4) / The pressure washer is then started and the water mains switched on
D5) / The pressure washer lance is carefully pointed at the area to be washed approximately 300mm away from the surface.
The operator then activates the lance and continually moves in a sweeping motion until the desired affect has been achieved.
D6) / This is then continued until the job is complete
D7) / Once whole area is complete the equipment is removed and the area is cleaned and left to dry
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E) / Plant & Equipment ratings
Equipment description / Vibration / Noise
Vib rating / Points per min / Trigger time
up to EAV / Trigger time
up to ELV / Pressure / Power
N/A
EAV (Exposure action value) below 100 points per day no action required / Pressure level 87
ELV (Exposure limit value) above 400 points per day must not be exceeded / Power level 140
Between 100 points & 400 points employees must have been made aware of HAVs regular toolbox talks, precautions to be undertaken i.e. Sharp tools, equipment rotation between personal PPE. / Ear defenders must be worn above 87 pressure level. If above 140 power level extra protection is required
Method Statement read & understood
KDC employees______Signature ______Date ___/___/___
______Signature ______Date ___/___/___
RISK ASSESSMENT / JET WASHINGHazard or Work Activity Assessed For above
Hazard = potential to cause harm / Risk = probability of that harm occurring / The risk rating is detailed below
High / Work activity which has the potential to cause a fatal/major injury or health damage
Medium / Work activity resulting in loss time injury or significant material or environmental damage
Low / Work activity resulting in minor injury but not lost time, or some material damage
SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS / Type of Risk / Risk to
High / Medium / Low / Employees / Other contractors / Visitors / General Public
1 / Electricity / Y / Y / Y / Y / Y
2 / Noise / Y / Y / Y / Y / Y
3 / Vibration / Y / Y
4 / Contact with high pressure water / Y / Y / Y / Y / Y
5 / Flying Particles / Y / Y / Y / Y / Y
6 / Working @ Height / n/a
7 / Manual Handling / Y / Y
8 / Cuts / Y / Y
9 / Slips, Trips & Falls / Y / Y / Y / Y / Y
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12 / COSHH / ?
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MEASURES TO CONTROL SIGNIFICANT RISK
When the control levels below are applied, The residual risk must be at an acceptable level / High / Med / Low
1 / Electricity / No live services to be present @ designated work area. Only regularly maintained 3 phase electric or 110v power tools to be used. / Y
2 / Noise / Ear Defenders must be worn. See Power/Pressure Levels below / Y
3 / Vibration / Gloves must be worn / Y
4 / Contact with high pressure water / Signs barriers and protective clothing for the operative to be used / Y
5 / Flying Particles / Safety goggles must be worn. Work area is free of other trades/personnel / Y
6 / Working @ Height / N/A / Y
7 / Manual Handling / Work to regulations. Lift no more than 25kg per person, always use mechanical aids where possible / Y
8 / Cuts / Gloves & protective clothing must be worn / Y
9 / Slips, Trips & Falls / Area to be kept tidy and free of rubble. Ensure equipment hoses and leads do not create trip hazard. / Y
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12 / COSHH / See attached COSSH assessment / Y
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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Overalls / Y / Ear Protection / Y / Head Protection / Y / Dust masks / N
Safety Footwear / Y / Hi-viz clothing / Y / Eye Protection / Y / Hand Protection / Y
Plant & Equipment ratings
Equipment description / Vibration / Noise
Vib rating / Points per min / Trigger time
up to EAV / Trigger time
up to ELV / Pressure / Power
N/A
EAV (Exposure action value) below 100 points per day no action required / Pressure level 87
ELV (Exposure limit value) above 400 points per day must not be exceeded / Power level 140
Between 100 points & 400 points employees must have been made aware of HAVs regular toolbox talks, precautions to be undertaken i.e. Sharp tools, equipment rotation between personal PPE. / Ear defenders must be worn above 87 pressure level. If above 140 power level extra protection is required
Risk Assessment read & understood
Company Employees______Signature ______Date ___/___/___
______Signature ______Date ___/___/___
COSHH HAZARD & RISK ASSESSMENT SHEET / No.: 21SUBSTANCE/PRODUCT NAME AND DESCRIPTION:
HAZARDOUS CONTENT / LTEL / STEL / CLASSIFICATION
HOW IS SUBSTANCE SUPPLIED, USED?
ASSESSMENT OF RISK, AND PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN
The PPE indicated below should be worn when working with this substance in the manner described. If site rules state other PPE must be worn at all times then the rules must be adhered to as well as the following recommendations.
Eye
Protection must be worn / Safety footwear must be worn / Ear
defenders must be worn / Gloves
must be worn / Protective clothing must be worn / Respirators or FFP2 dust masks must be worn
FIRST AID INFORMATION AND EMERGENCY ACTIONS
Eyes - irrigate with large volumes of water. If irritation persists seek medical assistance
Skin – wear gloves to protect hands, keep them warm and so minimise vibration risk..
Inhalation – Use RPE to prevent inhalation of dust.
NB: If the product is being used in a manner different from the way described above, a separate risk assessment will be needed
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