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QUINN CONSTRUCTION
LIMITED
HEALTH & SAFETY METHOD STATEMENT
PROJECT: MERCURY HOUSE
TASK: SOFT STRIP
SECTION 1 BRIEFING REGISTER
SECTION 2 SCOPE OF WORKS
SECTION 3 ACCESS & EGRESS
SECTION 4 LIGHTING
SECTION 5 PLANT & EQUIPMENT
SECTION 6 PPE
SECTION 7 MATERIALS
SECTION 8 SEQUENCE OF WORK
SECTION 9 HAZARDS & RISKS
SECTION 10 TECHNICAL INFORMATION
SECTION 11 EMERGENCY ARRANGEMENTS
SECTION 12 TRAINING
SECTION 13 SUPERVISION
SECTION 14 HOUSEKEEPING
APPENDIX 1 RISK ASSESSMENTS
THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS METHOD STATEMENT IS TO ENSURE THAT THIS TASK WILL BE CARRIED
OUT IN A CONTROLLED AND SAFE MANNER.
This document identifies and describes the following:
Hazards and risks associated
with carrying out the works
Any prohibited actions or
methods
The mandatory sequence and methodology to follow
Competencies and skills that
are required to carry out the
task
Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) that is to
be utilised
Tools, equipment and materials that are required to carry out the works
How the completed works
are inspected, approved and
recorded
Emergency and first aid
procedures
All operatives carrying out these works shall sign the briefing sheet to verify that they have read and understood
this document and that they shall implement the works in accordance with this method statement.
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1. BRIEFING REGISTER
Contract: Mercury House
SITE OPERATIVE
NAME
INDUCTION TRAINING
COMPLETED DATE
METHOD STATEMENT
BRIEFING DATE
SIGNATURE SITE
OPERATIVE
SIGNATURE SITE
SUPERVISOR
The Site Supervisor following induction training completed by the Principal Contractor is
to brief each operative on the contents of the Method Statement and this is to be recorded
and documented as above.
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2. SCOPE OF WORK
The purpose of this Method Statement is to provide information on the safe procedures to
be followed for the soft strip of all areas back to the shell prior to the refurbishment of
Mercury House.
3. ACCESS & EGRESS
Access and egress to and from the work location will be by following designated routes as
indicated in the construction phase health and safety plan. Access to the site will only be
permitted following induction training.
4. LIGHTING
Works will normally be maintained in daylight hours only. Provisions for additional
lighting will be made as required depending on local conditions and time of year. Site
lighting will be as far as practicable 110v only.
5. PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Plant and equipment used for the scope of the works will include the following:
▪ Hand Tools.
▪ Disc Cutters / Abrasive Wheels.
▪ Mobile Towers.
▪ Gas Cutting Equipment.
▪ Ladders.
▪ All are to be operated in compliance with PUWER 98 guidelines/regulations
MINI - EXCAVATORS
Certification will be maintained on site for excavators in accordance with the requirements
of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 together with the Lifting
Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998. This will include weekly
inspections of plant and equipment together with 12 month thorough examination.
Copies of all drivers’ certificates will be produced on request.
SKID STEER LOADERS
Skid Steer Loaders provided to site will be maintained in accordance with the Provision
and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 and evidence will be maintained of weekly
inspections.
SUPPORT WORK FOR STRUCTURES
We will maintain adequate supply of support work materials and equipment to support
structures where necessary.
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PLANT & TOOL STORAGE
In order to maintain security our equipment will be left in a secure condition and any tools
and equipment used will be either removed from site or again stored in a secure condition.
All diesel to be stored in a bunded tank/double skinned tank.
6. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Personal equipment will be provided and used in accordance with the Personal Protective
Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 to include the following:
Mandatory PPE to be worn at all times in the working area:
Hard Helmet Safety Boots Hi-Visibility
Clothing
The additional PPE indicated below is also required to carry out this specific task:
Gloves Ear Defenders Eye Protection Face Shield Face mask Respirator Harness Other
▪ All demolition operatives shall wear the mandatory PPE including glasses and gloves.
▪ All burning operatives shall wear the mandatory PPE and the appropriate PPE for
cutting steel.
▪ All burning operatives shall wear face shields.
▪ Dust masks will be available should dust levels become excessive or as personal
preference.
7. MATERIALS
The following materials are to be encountered within the context of the works:
▪ Scrap Metal.
▪ Plasterboard.
▪ Wooden skirting’s, architrave, doors and door linings.
▪ Ceiling Tiles.
▪ Electrical wiring and conduit.
▪ General pipe work for heating and water supply.
▪ Glass.
▪ General Dust.
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8. SEQUENCE OF WORK
8.01 Our works will initially consist of a survey of the area to ensure it is satisfactory
for the commencement of works to include access and egress from the work area
together with the location of any services.
8.02 The building will be checked to ensure that electric and gas supplies are
terminated. If these supplies are still live care will be taken when working in the
proximity.
8.03 The building will be soft stripped of internal fixtures and fittings, internal
partitions, non-load bearing walls, suspended ceilings, floor coverings, redundant
mechanical and electrical plant and services, etc.
8.04 Isolation / Dead Work Certificates will be used to identify all dead services and the
location of any live services.
8.05 This work will be carried out using men with hand held tools and small mechanical
plant.
8.06 Soft strip will be carried out in a controlled manner to produce pulses of each
waste type, this will reduce the need for a secondary sorting of waste streams
outside the building and reduce the amount of debris that is on site at any given
point.
8.07 One gang will be working progressively down the buildings and progressively
clearing each floor to prevent a build up of combustible materials.
8.08 Strict site management protocols will be put in place to prevent the drop zone
being used whilst the debris pile at the bottom is being cleared.
8.09 The upper floors of the drop zone will be fenced off to physically prevent any
debris being dropped whilst the bottom is being cleared, this will be controlled by
the use of two way radios, and clearance will not begin until the Supervisor is
satisfied that it is safe to do so. Floors that are not being used as drop zones will
have the lift doors locked off. These doors can only then be opened using the
correct key which is held by the Site Management,
8.010 The drop zones will be kept clear using a mini excavator and Bobcats to move the
waste outside where it will be processed and placed directly into skips for
recycling.
8.011 Before any works commence within an area where a live service is to be kept live,
the service will be traced and it will be marked up in red. The personnel
undertaking the work in the area will be informed by a tool box talk that will be
given by the Supervisor. After the toolbox talk has been given the personnel will
be walked the route of the service that is to remain.
8.012 The soft stripping of the building will be done in 2 phases. The first phase will be
the removal of all of the loose material. Fittings and fixtures will be removed next.
This shall include all doors, doorframes, partitions, ceiling and floor tiles, all other
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floor coverings and skirting. These will be removed by using hand tools such as
mattocks and sledgehammers.
8.013 Prior to removing the above the area will be inspected to ensure that there are no
hidden services running through that which is to be removed.
8.014 This will expose all installed ancillary electrical and mechanical systems. Before
undertaking any work on the floors, the electrical systems will need to be isolated
and identified. No work on services shall be undertaken within the building until
the services sub-contractors have issued an isolation certificates.
8.015 Once this has been issued the second phase can begin. This will be the stripping
out by manual means and shall include all electrical and mechanical ancillary
equipment and support systems such as cabling, ductworks and pipe work. These
systems also include any ventilation, air extraction, and conditioning and heating
systems, as well as water borne supplies and circulation systems to welfare and
sanitary locations, all associated control panels, pumps, boilers, etc, including
water and oil storage tanks.
8.016 To remove the mechanical services a hot works permit will be obtained from Site
Management. By utilising scaffold towers, operatives equipped with oxy-propane
cutting equipment will begin cutting down the steelwork and trunking. The
scaffold towers will not need to be dismantled, just moved from location to
location. Any combustible materials attached to the steelwork will be removed
prior to hot cutting
8.017 If this is not practicable, the firewatcher will periodically damp down the
combustible material until it is on the floor and can be removed. Cables will not
be cut by oxy-propane cutting equipment as this could cause the spread of fire
through the ductwork. Instead it will be physically cut using cutters and stripped
out of the duct. Any operative involved in the cutting of galvanised metalwork
will be issued with an “air stream” helmet, which provides positive ventilation.
8.018 Any fluorescent lighting tubes within the building will be carefully taken out of
their fittings, taken away and disposed of at a licensed tip.
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9. HAZARDS & RISKS
The principal hazards and risks of these operations are as follows:
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
The following hazardous substances could be encountered in carrying out this task, either
through inhalation or contact with the skin.
Toxic Explosive Asbestos Corrosive Radioactive Flammable Pressurised
Gas Other
HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS
Persons carrying out this task could be exposed to the following hazards / dangers.
Moving
Machinery Access / Height Trips / Falls Manual
Handling Fire /
Explosion Stored energy Electricity Other
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
The following environmental hazards / pollution could be created by carrying out this task.
Noise Pollution Dust Emissions Gas Emissions
to Atmosphere
Soil
&Groundwater
Contamination
Surface Water
Contamination
Hazardous
Waste
Wildlife /
Aquatic
Pollution Other
(These hazards are assessed in the Risk Assessment section which is contained in
Appendix 1 of this document).
10. TECHNICAL INFORMATION
There is no relevant technical information applicable to the extent of these operations.
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11. EMERGENCY ARRANGEMENTS
As contained in the Construction Phase Plan and as displayed in the site office and works
canteen and changing rooms.
The following emergency provisions / procedures shall be put in place:
Muster Point Emergency
Exit Contact First Aid Eye Wash Safety Shower Fire Fighting Other
The above procedures will be determined within the safety Induction.
Fire Plans are located at the entry points to the building. Operatives are to consult these
plans regularly to familiarise themselves with the fire points and emergency exit routes for
the building.
12. TRAINING
On arrival on site induction training will be provided by the Principal Contractor into the
specific site rules applicable to the site. Operatives will then be briefed on the contents of
this method statement.
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13. SUPERVISION
The works will be supervised at all times by our site supervisor who will be appointed in
accordance with Regulation 11 of The Management of Health and Safety at Work
Regulations 1999 to co-ordinate the activities in progress.
QUINN CONSTRUCTION
LIMITED
SITE SUPERVISOR
PRINCIPAL DESIGNER
EMPLOYEES CONTRACTORS
14. HOUSEKEEPING
All waste materials will be removed to a central position for removal from site. This will
be carried out with the progress of the work.
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APPENDIX 1
RISK ASSESSMENTS
QCL – 001 Excavators
QCL – 003 Dumper Trucks
QCL – 004 Disc Cutters / Abrasive Wheels
QCL – 005 Hand Tools
QCL – 006 Mobile Towers
QCL – 008 Ladders
QCL – 017 Gas Cutting
QCL – 020 Using Petrol Disc Cutting Equipment
QCL - 021 Manual Handling
QCL – 029 Sharps & Needlestick Injuries
QCL - 100 Environmental Assessment
QUINN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
R A – QCL – 001 - EXCAVATORS Assessor: K Quinn Assessment Date: October 2017 Review Date October 2018
Potential Hazard Population
at Risk
Risk Rating Priority Control Measures Specified
L S R
Overturning. Operator
& 3rd
Parties
2 3 6 H
1. Drivers must be competent, hold a suitable licence or certificate and be
over 18 years of age;
2. 12 month thorough examination of the machine and evidence to be
available on site
3. The machine should be inspected by a competent person on a weekly basis
and records of which must be kept;
4. If the plant is travelling through or working in a confined area, a
Banksman must be provided;
5. No one is to approach the machines working radius without first warning
the driver;
6. No one is to attempt to work within the machine radius without the
permission of the driver;
7. When working adjacent to others the driver is not to slew over the heads
with the bucket or suspended loads;
8. The safe working load of the machine must not be exceeded;
9. When working on a high work face the machine should be positioned at
90o to the face to allow quick retreat;
10. So as not to affect the stability of the machine operators must not create
overhangs by under cutting;
11. Care must be taken to ensure machine stability when working on steep
gradients;
12. Prior to digging the area should be surveyed for underground services.
Materials dropping from the bucket or front shovel. 3rd Parties 2 3 6 H
Sudden dropping of the bucket or shovel. 3rd Parties 1 3 3 M
Persons being struck or trapped by the machine. 3rd Parties 2 3 6 H
Restricted view of the driver. 3rd Parties 2 3 6 H
Striking underground services. Operator
& 3rd
Parties 2 3 6 H
Key: Risk Rating
L = Likelihood S = Severity
3 – Probable - Will occur several times. 3 – High - Major injury / fatality. Low = 1 – 2
2 – Possible - Could occur sometime. 2 – Moderate - Injury requiring treatment. Medium = 3 – 4
1 – Improbable - Unlikely, though conceivable. 1 - Minor - Minor / trivial injuries. High = > 6
R = Risk (L x S) above 3 to be assessed.
QUINN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
R A – QCL – 003 – DUMPER TRUCKS
Assessor: K Quinn Assessment Date: October 2017 Review Date October 2018
Potential Hazard Population
at Risk
Risk Rating Priority Control Measures Specified
L S R
Impact or collision.
Operator
& 3rd
Parties
2 3 6 H
1. Only competent operatives with the appropriate licence should operate the
vehicle;
2. Any machine left unattended must have the ignition keys removed, and
battery terminals should be disconnected at the end of every shift;
3. The vehicle must be suitable for the task intended;
4. The machine should be inspected by a competent person on a weekly basis
and records of which must be kept;
5. Clear visibility should be ensured at all times;
6. Operatives must not remain on the vehicle whilst it is being loaded;
7. Notices to be displayed where “trap” exists;
8. Passengers must not be carried unless a purpose built set next to the
operator is provided;
9. Operatives must observe the site speed limits and take care when operating
on slopes;
10. Stop blocks or sleepers should be used to prevent over running the edge
when tipping into excavations;
11. If the vehicle is fitted with a roll cage or bar the driver must wear a seat to
keep them with the vehicle in the event of overturning;
12. If the vehicle does not have a roll cage or bar the driver must not wear a
seatbelt to allow the driver to jump clear in the event of overturning.
Articulated dumper – traps resulting in
crushing
Operator
& 3rd
Parties
2 2 4 M
Displaced or falling loads.
Operator
& 3rd
Parties 2 3 6 H
Overturning.
Operator
& 3rd
Parties 2 3 6 H
Key: Risk Rating
L = Likelihood S = Severity
3 – Probable - Will occur several times. 3 – High - Major injury / fatality. Low = 1 – 2
2 – Possible - Could occur sometime. 2 – Moderate - Injury requiring treatment. Medium = 3 – 4
1 – Improbable - Unlikely, though conceivable. 1 - Minor - Minor / trivial injuries. High = > 6
R = Risk (L x S) above 3 to be assessed.
QUINN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
R A – QCL – 004 – DISC CUTTERS / ABRASIVE WHEELS
Assessor: K Quinn Assessment Date: October 2017 Review Date October 2018
Potential Hazard Population
at Risk
Risk Rating Priority Control Measures Specified
L S R
Contact with wheel / disc. Operative 2 2 4 M 1. Only trained and competent operators over the age of 18 should be
allowed to change the disc or use abrasive wheels or disc cutters;
2. All cutters and grinders should be regularly maintained in line with the
manufacturers and legislative requirements;
3. A permit to work system should be in place for work in potentially
flammable or explosive areas;
4. All discs and equipment should be checked for speed compatibility prior
to use;
5. Where possible, the unit should be fitted with guards designed to contain
every part of the wheel in the event of it fracturing;
6. Proper storage facilities that are not susceptible to the extremes of
temperature should be available for the wheels and discs;
7. All new discs should be inspected for damage prior to being fitted;
8. Good ventilation should be in place if dust is a hazard and the work area
should be kept free of debris underfoot;
9. No loose clothing should be worn and any long hair should be tied back
and covered;
10. Correct use of PPE to include head, eye, hearing & foot protection.
Entanglement. Operative 2 2 4 M
Wheel / disc fracture or burst.
Operative
& 3rd
Parties 2 2 4 M
Flying particles or dust.
Operative
& 3rd
Parties 2 1 2 L
Vibration. Operative 2 1 2 L
Noise.
Operative
& 3rd
Parties 2 1 2 L
Key: Risk Rating
L = Likelihood S = Severity
3 – Probable - Will occur several times. 3 – High - Major injury / fatality. Low = 1 – 2
2 – Possible - Could occur sometime. 2 – Moderate - Injury requiring treatment. Medium = 3 – 4
1 – Improbable - Unlikely, though conceivable. 1 - Minor - Minor / trivial injuries. High = > 6
R = Risk (L x S) above 3 to be assessed.
QUINN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
R A - QCL – 005 – HAND TOOLS
Assessor: K Quinn Assessment Date: October 2017 Review Date October 2018
Potential Hazard Population
at Risk
Risk Rating Priority Control Measures Specified
L S R
Damaged tools (Loose hammerheads, Loose or missing handles etc…)
Operative
& 3rd
Parties 2 2 4 M
1. Damaged tools must be repaired or disposed of;
2. Tools should be kept clean and inspected prior to use;
3. The correct tool should be selected for the job;
4. Tools should be returned to the toolbox or stores when not in use;
5. Sharp edges of tools should be protected when stored or carried;
6. Cutting edges should be kept sharp;
7. Eye protection to be worn when using cold chisels, electric drills etc..;
8. Electric hand tools to be checked for electrical integrity regularly;
9. Only 110v electrical power tools to be used.
Worn tools (Blunt cutting tools, Chisels with mushroomed heads etc...)
Operative 2 1 2 L
Incorrect tool for the job Operative 2 2 4 M
Eye injuries from flying particles
Operative
& 3rd
Parties 2 2 4 M
Other minor physical injuries Operative 2 1 2 L
Key: Risk Rating
L = Likelihood S = Severity
3 – Probable - Will occur several times. 3 – High - Major injury / fatality. Low = 1 – 2
2 – Possible - Could occur sometime. 2 – Moderate - Injury requiring treatment. Medium = 3 – 4
1 – Improbable - Unlikely, though conceivable. 1 - Minor - Minor / trivial injuries. High = > 6
R = Risk (L x S) above 3 to be assessed.
QUINN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
R A - QCL – 006 – MOBILE TOWERS
Assessor: K Quinn Assessment Date: October 2017 Review Date October 2018
Potential Hazard Population
at Risk
Risk Rating Priority Control Measures Specified
L S R
Falls from height. Operative 2 3 6 H
1. Mobile scaffold towers should only be used for light work and erected on firm
level ground;
2. Only PASMA trained and competent operatives should be allowed to erect,
alter and dismantle the towers;
3. A competent person should inspect the tower prior to use and every seven
days. Details of all inspections should be recorded;
4. Towers should always be marked with the safe working load and weight
should be distributed evenly;
5. Wheel brakes must be engaged at all times when workers are on the working
platform;
6. The tower must not exceed the height to base ratio (3.5 x minimum base width
inside or 3 x minimum base width outside);
7. Towers should not exceed 9.6m in height;
8. Double guardrails and toe boards must be fitted at all times;
9. Access trapdoors must be closed at all times when work is in progress;
10. Operatives must not climb the outside of the tower to gain access. A fixed
ladder on the inside of the narrowest side of the tower should be used. Access
ladders should be removed out of hours to prevent unauthorised access;
11. The tower should not be moved with materials or operatives on board and
should be moved by operatives pushing at the base, not by machinery;
12. Towers should not be used in the vicinity of overhead power lines;
13. If towers are to be erected in windy or exposed conditions ties should be used.
Falling materials
Operative
& 3rd
Parties 2 2 4 M
Collapse or overturning of tower
Operative
& 3rd
Parties 2 3 6 H
Arcing from or contact with overhead power
lines
Operative
& 3rd
Parties 2 3 6 H
Key: Risk Rating
L = Likelihood S = Severity
3 – Probable - Will occur several times. 3 – High - Major injury / fatality. Low = 1 – 2
2 – Possible - Could occur sometime. 2 – Moderate - Injury requiring treatment. Medium = 3 – 4
1 – Improbable - Unlikely, though conceivable. 1 - Minor - Minor / trivial injuries. High = > 6
R = Risk (L x S) above 3 to be assessed.
QUINN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
R A - QCL – 008 - LADDERS
Assessor: K Quinn Assessment Date: October 2017 Review Date October 2018
Potential Hazard Population
at Risk
Risk Rating Priority Control Measures Specified
L S R
Slips and falls from height Operative 2 3 6 H
1. Ladders should only be used for light short-term work or as a means of
access;
2. A competent person must inspect ladders regularly for defects;
3. The ladder should be secured by both stiles and firmly footed to prevent
slipping;
4. Ensure that the ladder is angled at 75o and the right way up;
5. The top of the ladder must be resting on a solid surface;
6. Operative should keep their knees and hips within the boundary formed by
the stiles and avoid over stretching;
7. The ladder should extend at least 1 metre or five rungs above the highest
place from which work is to be performed or from any landing place;
8. No work should be performed from a ladder above 9 metres;
9. Only one person should be on the ladder at any one time and operatives
must face the ladder whilst ascending and descending the ladder;
10. The area surrounding the base of the ladder should be cordoned off with
appropriate warning signs;
11. The minimum overlap for extension ladders must be observed at all times.
Incorrect use Operative 2 2 4 M
Equipment failure
Operative
& 3rd
Parties 1 3 3 M
Key: Risk Rating
L = Likelihood S = Severity
3 – Probable - Will occur several times. 3 – High - Major injury / fatality. Low = 1 – 2
2 – Possible - Could occur sometime. 2 – Moderate - Injury requiring treatment. Medium = 3 – 4
1 – Improbable - Unlikely, though conceivable. 1 - Minor - Minor / trivial injuries. High = > 6
R = Risk (L x S) above 3 to be assessed.
QUINN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
R A - QCL – 017 – GAS CUTTING Assessor: K Quinn Assessment Date: October 2017 Review Date October 2018
Potential Hazard Population
at Risk
Risk Rating Priority Control Measures Specified
L S R
Fire and explosion from the ignition of gas
cylinders.
Operative
& 3rd
Parties 1 3 3 M
1. A permit to work system should be in operation;
2. Cutting equipment should be regularly maintained and checked prior to
use. Flash back arrestors fitted to bottles;
3. Flammable materials should be removed from the area or fire resistant
sheeting should be used to protect the surroundings from flame and
splatter;
4. Suitable fire fighting equipment should be on hand whilst cutting is in
operation;
5. Where possible screens should be used with suitable warning signs to
protect others;
6. If required extra ventilation should be introduced to reduce the likelihood
of heat stress occurrence;
7. Effective fume control equipment should be provided in addition to the
regular monitoring of the operative’s air breathing zone;
8. If necessary reduced working time exposure should be introduced;
9. Gas bottles should be moved and used on trolleys, secured and fastened;
10. PPE.
Ignition of other flammable materials whilst
works are in progress
Operative
& 3rd
Parties 1 2 2 L
Hot materials Operative 2 1 2 L
Prolonged heat exposure Operative 1 1 1 L
Infra red and visible light given off by cutting
gas
Operative
& 3rd
Parties 1 1 1 L
Gases and fumes
Operative
& 3rd
Parties 2 1 2 L
Key: Risk Rating
L = Likelihood S = Severity
3 – Probable - Will occur several times. 3 – High - Major injury / fatality. Low = 1 – 2
2 – Possible - Could occur sometime. 2 – Moderate - Injury requiring treatment. Medium = 3 – 4
1 – Improbable - Unlikely, though conceivable. 1 - Minor - Minor / trivial injuries. High = > 6
R = Risk (L x S) above 3 to be assessed.
QUINN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
R A - QCL – 020 – USING PETROL DISC CUTTING EQUIPMENT
Assessor: K Quinn Assessment Date: October 2017 Review Date October 2018
Potential Hazard Population
at Risk
Risk Rating Priority Control Measures Specified
L S R
Foot injury Operative 2 2 4 M
1. Operatives to be trained in accordance with the Provision and Use of Work
Equipment Regulations 1998 to change wheels and authorised in writing with
name entered in the site register;
2. Only trained and competent operators over the age of 18 should be
allowed to change the disc or use abrasive wheels or disc cutters;
3. All equipment should be regularly maintained in line with the manufacturers
and legislative requirements;
4. A permit to work system should be in place for work in potentially flammable
or explosive areas;
5. Where significant exposure to noise and vibration exist, suitable assessments
to be conducted;
6. All discs and equipment should and be checked for speed compatibility prior
to use;
7. Where possible, the unit should be fitted with guards designed to contain
every part of the wheel in the event of it fracturing;
8. Proper storage facilities that are not susceptible to the extremes of temperature
should be available for the discs;
9. Good ventilation should be in place if dust is a hazard. C.O.S.H.H.
assessment where significant exposure to dust;
10. The work area should be kept free of debris underfoot;
11. No loose clothing should be worn and any long hair should be tied back and
covered;
12. Correct use of PPE to include head, eye, hearing, foot respiratory protection.
Hand injury Operative 2 2 4 M
Eye injury
Operative
& 3rd
Parties
2 2 4 M
Noise
Operative
& 3rd
Parties
2 1 2 L
Vibration Operative 2 1 2 L
Inhalation of Particles
Operative
& 3rd
Parties
2 1 2 L
Incorrect mounting of cutting disc
Operative
& 3rd
Parties
2 2 4 M
Key: Risk Rating
L = Likelihood S = Severity
3 – Probable - Will occur several times. 3 – High - Major injury / fatality. Low = 1 – 2
2 – Possible - Could occur sometime. 2 – Moderate - Injury requiring treatment. Medium = 3 – 4
1 – Improbable - Unlikely, though conceivable. 1 - Minor - Minor / trivial injuries. High = > 6
R = Risk (L x S) above 3 to be assessed.
QUINN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
R A - QCL – 021 – MANUAL HANDLING Assessor: K Quinn Assessment Date: October 2017 Review Date October 2018
Potential Hazard Population
at Risk
Risk Rating Priority Control Measures Specified
L S R
Back strain injury Operative 2 2 4 M
1. Operative trained in manual handling techniques and to assess all loads
prior to moving;
2. Operatives advised of risk of back strain and foot injuries arising from a
wide variety of tasks carried out on site;
3. Components sized to permit easy handling and movement by one person;
4. Operatives to seek assistance from colleagues where heavy, awkward tasks
are to be performed;
5. Operatives to avoid manual handling, beyond their capacity, which they
believe may cause them injury;
6. Provision of lifting aids for bulky/heavy components;
7. Safety footwear to be worn.
Injury to feet Operative 2 2 4 M
Key: Risk Rating
L = Likelihood S = Severity
3 – Probable - Will occur several times. 3 – High - Major injury / fatality. Low = 1 – 2
2 – Possible - Could occur sometime. 2 – Moderate - Injury requiring treatment. Medium = 3 – 4
1 – Improbable - Unlikely, though conceivable. 1 - Minor - Minor / trivial injuries. High = > 6
R = Risk (L x S) above 3 to be assessed.
QUINN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
R A - QCL – 029 – SHARPS & NEEDLESTICK INJURIES Assessor: K Quinn Assessment Date: October 2017 Review Date October 2018
Potential Hazard Population
at Risk
Risk Rating Priority Control Measures Specified
L S R
Cuts and puncture wounds from
syringes/needles, broken glass, razor blades or
similar
Operatives 2 2 4 M
1. Where there is a foreseeable likelihood operatives must be informed in the
site induction and the contents of this risk assessment brought to their
attention.
2. If there is a reasonably foreseeable risk of sharps being present a site
sharps kit will be assembled and kept in the site office. The kit will
comprise: disposable tongs, stout rubber gloves and ‘sharps box’ (obtained
from health authority).
3. If sharps are discovered and there is not a sharps box on site, a suitable
metal or strong plastic container labelled “sharps box” should be used to
hold any blades or syringes discovered on site.
4. Avoid putting hands into chambers or voids, behind seat cushions or other
places where sharps could have been deposited.
5. If sharps are discovered on site notify the Site Manager.
6. When sharps are discovered they should be picked up carefully with
gloved hands or tongs and deposited in the sharps box or another suitable
container.
8. If anyone is wounded by a syringe needle or other sharp, seek first aid
advice and notify the site manager.
Infection from contaminated syringes etc Operatives 2 2 4 M
Key: Risk Rating
L = Likelihood S = Severity
3 – Probable - Will occur several times. 3 – High - Major injury / fatality. Low = 1 – 2
2 – Possible - Could occur sometime. 2 – Moderate - Injury requiring treatment. Medium = 3 – 4
1 – Improbable - Unlikely, though conceivable. 1 - Minor - Minor / trivial injuries. High = > 6
R = Risk (L x S) above 3 to be assessed.
QUINN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
R A – QCL – 100 – ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Assessor: K Quinn Assessment Date: October 2017 Review Date October 2018
HAZARD RISK RISK RATING
INITIAL
RISK CONTROL MEASURES SPECIFIED
RISK RATING RESIDUAL
RISK P S P S
Dust Air Pollution 4 2 8 Continual Monitoring / Water Suppression; use water
bowsers to dampen the working area to control dust levels 2 1 2
Contaminated
Waste
Contamination &
or external
pollution
2 3 6 Site management / Licensed and controlled removal 1 2 2
Fumes from
machinery Air Pollution 3 2 6
Regular machine maintenance and inspection/ Trained staff /
Continual Monitoring 2 1 2
Noise Nuisance 2 2 4 Regular machine maintenance and inspection/ Trained staff /
Continual Monitoring / Management of working hours 2 1 2
Oil / Diesel
Ground / Water
Pollution / Fire /
Explosion
2 3 6 Spillage Kits / Designated Storage Area / Emergency
Procedure 2 2 4
Underground
Services
Unintended release
of gas/water/
puncture of
sewer/ground
contamination
2 3 6 Identification of services prior to works commencing /
Trained Staff / Emergency Response Procedure 1 3 3
QUINN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
R A – QCL – 100 – ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (CONT)
HAZARD RISK RISK RATING
INITIAL
RISK CONTROL MEASURES SPECIFIED
RISK RATING RESIDUAL
RISK P S P S
Traffic
Additional road
traffic causing
congestion & noise
3 2 6 Management of Working hours and activities within the site 1 2 2
Waste to Landfill Overfill of Landfill
Sites 3 4 12
Management and identification of recyclable materials /
trained staff 2 3 6
Working Hours Nuisance &
disturbance 3 2 6 Management of Working hours and activities within the site 2 1 2
Light Nuisance &
disturbance 2 2 4
Positioning of site lighting so as not to cause a nuisance or
distraction to neighbouring properties or drivers passing the
site.
1 2 2
PROBABILITY (P) SEVERITY (S) 1 Remote 1 No measurable impact on the environment.
2 Possible 2 Minimal and immediately remedial impact on the environment.
3 Probable 3 Medium term impact with some long term impact on the environment.
4 Frequent 4 Irreversible or persistent impact on the environment.
RISK RATING = P X S
LOW MEDIUM HIGH UN-ACCEPTABLE
1 – 2 3 – 6 8 – 12 16