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Method Statement: HS-06 - Rev 3 Issue Date - Sep 2019
Method Statement: HS-06 - Rev 3 Issue Date - Sep 2019
METHOD STATEMENT
These are:
1. Achieve zero accidents.
2. No harm to people.
3. Improve Structuretone’s safety culture.
4. Enhance Structuretone’s 3 golden rules.
Certification
The supervisor shall ensure that all relevant certification for
plant and training has been issued and approved prior to
works commencement. This documentation shall be
continually added to as the project progresses. The
certification for the plant used shall be kept at the workplce
at all times.
Access Equipment
If working at height, the correct access equipment must be
used for the task at hand. If in doubt, work is to cease until
the equipment proposed is assessed by the supervisor
AND the relevant Structuretone Construction Manager.
Podiums and Mobile Towers
A suitably qualified trained operative shall only erect, alter,
or dismantle any required aluminium towers or podiums.
A frame ladders may be used upon assessmnet of work
area and notification of site managment. Works areas
must be assessed before hand and ST management
Notified.
Scaffolding
Fixed scaffolding is not to be tampered with at any stage.
Any alterations required are to be communicated through
the STL Construction Manager responsible for the area.
Requests are usually to be made via a builders work
request.
Fire Barriers (Fire Compartmentation)
Fire barriers are not to be tampered with. A builder’s work
request is to be submitted to allow the penetration (mark
up) to be made and then made good following the works
completion.
Deliveries
A minimum of ---24---hrs notice shall be given to STL of
deliveries to site.
Deliveries are between the hours of 0700 to 2000 Monday
to Friday and 0800 to 1400 on Saturdays.
A maximum of 20 minutes unload time is allowed, anything
over has be too pre-arranged with STL.
Permits
Hot Works Permits, Occupied Areas Permits, Weekend
Works Permit, and Permit to Work on Base-build Systems,
are to be submitted in advance.
Ladder permits, Builders Work Requests, Out of Hours
Working Permit, Permit to Work in Ceiling Void, Permit to
Work on Electrical Systems, Services Isolation Permit, and
Pipework Pressure Testing Permits, are all to be submitted
a minimum of 48hrs in advance.
Approved Method Statements are required to be viewed to
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2.5 SCOPE / SEQUENCE OF WORKS: A full and detailed description of scope/sequence of works
is required from start of task to completion. Please use
space below.
Activity:
Premier Fireproofing Ltd are undertaking the interior passive fire protection of the Cyrus One project
at Grange castle. We aim to fit and install fire retardant materials to the ratings stipulated by the
client and the fire consultant. All work to be installed by a trained certified operative. Our scope of
will include sealing service penetrations on fire compartment walls, ceiling and floors, as well as
electrical sockets which fall within the ambit of fire compartments. Existing floor and ceiling
penetrations should be sealed with structural compound to ensure structural integrity and existing
fire walls should be made fire safe and sealed where needed.
Materials will be delivered to site weekly via a company Van. Operatives will agree a clear storage
area on site with Structuretone management where materials will be stored. Premier Fireproofing
site supervisor will provide daily SPA instructions to our operatives on site. With required work areas
being agreed on direction of ST management. Operatives will work from podium ladders when
installing, all fire-batt will be cut on ground level. Operatives will subsequently ascend the podium
ladder, ensure the safety gate is closed before proceeding to install the fireproofing materials where
required. All worked from raised access platform should be undertaken by a trained operative. All
Mewp tickets to be provided to Structure tone site management on work commencement .If works
are required at ground level for compound seals a designated area will be used to mix and pour the
materials. After installations operatives will label each piece of work with a Premier Fireproofing tag
and proceed to record the works on our BORIS application for reporting to the contractor and client.
All work areas will be cleaned as we go before moving on to the next work area. All waste to be
disposed in the bins provided by Structuretone.
If requested by the client acoustic walls should also be sealed to be fully soundproofed to the
required DB rating. All operatives to be site inducted, fully safety trained and have working at heights
training. All materials should be cut at ground level and all work at height installed from podium
ladders or MEWP following correct procedure. A- Frames ladders will not be used. All relevant PPE
should be worn, and site rules adhered to.
In line with the present COVID-19 pandemic the planning of work will be done to follow the
current government guidelines and legislation. All work will be carefully planned to keep
large number of operatives from working in proximity to each other. Workers must observe
social distancing and maintain a 2m distance at all times. The Following measurers are to be
followed by Premier Fire-proofing Ltd:
• If you develop symptoms of Covid-19 you will need to self-isolate. To protect you, your
colleagues and family it is essential that if you have any symptoms of COVID-19 or if you
feel unwell before / during work you should self-isolate at home for 14 days.
• If any co-worker were in contact with anyone showing symptoms of Fever/Cough or
shortness of breath they should inform the C-19 compliance Officer or supervisor, under no
circumstances should they go to work or try to enter the site or welfare facilities if they have
any of the above symptoms.
• Follow good hygiene practice: Hygiene – Avoid touching your face with your hands and
washing your hands regularly and thoroughly, with available soap and hand sanitizer for at
least 20 seconds.
• Coughing or Sneezing – When coughing or sneezing, cover your mouth and nose with your
bent elbow or tissue. All used tissues should be placed directly in bins. Keep your
environment clean – Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
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• Increase your distance from others. If work is going to require close contact within 2m, stop
and ask your supervisor. This will require a specific risk assessment.
• Traveling to and from site to be undertaken alone where possible.
• All non-essential site visits and site meetings to be postponed.
• All essential site visits, site meetings and TBT etc. to be held outdoors with social distancing
observed.
• Let C-19 compliance Officer or supervisor know immediately if you feel unwell and
concerned that you might have COVID-19. Stay at home and self-isolate.
Activity:
• All Premier Fireproofing Ltd personnel will be briefed on the contents of this Method
Statement prior to works commencing and will sign off on this method statement before
works begin. Copy to be kept by the main contractor when the method statement is signed.
• All Premier Fireproofing Ltd personnel to attend a Site Safety Induction carried out by the
Main Contractor and present Valid Safe Pass & relevant training Certification.
• All Premier Fireproofing Ltd personnel will comply with the P.P.E requirements during the
works. I.E Safety Helmet, Hi-Vis Vest, Safety Boots, Gloves. Dust Masks, Hearing
Protection and Safety Harness / Lanyard will be worn as per task.
• Equipment, tools and materials will be transported to site in either company or supplier
vehicles.
• All equipment, tools and materials will be unloaded and transported to a designated secure
Premier Fireproofing Ltd storage area located onsite
• All hand tools and equipment will be checked prior to use to ensure they are in good working
order with no defects. Any items observed to have defects will be removed from the work
area immediately for repair/replacement. All electrical equipment must be 110 v and leads
must be in good condition.
• Ensure all access routes are clear, personnel will ensure housekeeping in works area is of
an acceptable standard before commencing works. If not, this shall be reported to
management immediately.
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Putty pads
3.4 TECHNICAL INFORMATION: Any works that have an impact on others trades site
Any information that is critical to the safety of
supervisor to liaise other site supervisors and principle
the project; this may include elements of the contractor. All operatives to be made aware of this in site
structural engineer’s reports, previous Health & induction.
Safety plans, any design drawings or
specifications that may be available.
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3.5 WASTE REMOVAL: All waste to be put in site waste bins and skips provided by
How will waste be removed from site?
Structure-tone as allocated.
Consider location of skips, provision of bins
and what collection arrangements will be put in
place. Site waste skips and bins
provided by Structuretone.
All waste MUST be separated into the
following bins; Paper, Cardboard,
Metals, Glass, Wood and Hazardous
Working and storage areas to be kept
clean at all times.
3.6 HOUSEKEEPNG: House keeping is the responsibility of Premier Fireproofing
How will materials be stored on site?
Ltd site management. All operatives must employ a “clean
as we go” policy. Material storage areas will also be
Every effort will be made to keep cleaned daily.
noise, dust and waste levels to a
minimum, and to ensure that they do
not cause a hazard or become a
nuisance to others. Working areas
will be tidied regularly and waste
removed to skips provided.
Portable Tools
Hand tools
Manual handling
Housekeeping
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4.2 MANUAL HANDLING: Small hand and portable tools only – All 5 kg or less
What activities require manual handling.
5.3 SPECIAL TRAINING: All operatives will be trained to industry required standards.
Outline clearly activities requiring training that CSCS cards will be held by all operatives ensuring
are going to take place on site. If a certain
minimum construction required competency.
standard of training is required, then ensure it
is detailed here. Operatives must be trained All operatives will receive Toolbox Talks via verbal
and competent in the use of abrasive wheels
and cartridge operated tools etc (all training discussions and/or visual presentations.
requirements must be fulfilled prior to
operatives being set to work) and STL will Premier Fireproofing FIRAS accredited ASFP level 1
require copies of the certification.
Nullifire / Firetherm certified installers
6.0 MANDATORY SITE PPE: Hard hat, hi-vis vest, cut resistant, gloves, glasses, safety
boots,Covid-19 facemask
TASK SPECIFIC PPE: Working at height harness, cut resistant gloves, dust masks
Identified as per risk assessment.
when cutting materials.
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7.2 FIRST AID (QUALIFIED PERSON): Name: Ciaran Byrne 086 130 1511
If no First Aider is available, STL first aid cover Bernard Carey 086 836 6457
must be requested.
Mob no: As above
8.1 DETAILS OF PREDESTRIAN / All vehicles to be parked offsite in car parking areas
TRAFFIC/REROUTING
ARRANGEMENTS:
8.2 FIRE SAFETY ARRANGEMENTS: As directed by site management
8.3 RESPONSIBILITY FOR TASK All task lighting to be supplied by Premier Fireproofing Ltd
LIGHTING:
Consideration should be given to site hours;
this may immediately highlight the need for
artificial lighting if work starts before first light or
continues after dusk. Additionally, the
requirement for general site lighting and
specific task lighting would be inserted here
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10.1 REVIEW DATE / SCHEDULE: As required as site conditions and/or working conditions
change; after an accident, incident or near miss; or six
monthly maximum period between reviews.
10.2 AMENDMENTS AUTHORISED BY: Paul Mc Gahan
10.3 AMENDMENTS COMMUNICATED All site operatives involved in completion of works within the
TO: scope of works covered by this Method Statement Risk
Assessment
Amendment # Date Name Signature
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Pro CyrusOne Activity: Fireproofing Completed By: Paul Mc Gahan
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No Hazards Possible Affects / Harm Pre Control Risk Rating Required Controls Post Control Risk Rating
(type “Yes” in the appropriate cell) (type “Yes” in the appropriate cell)
High Medium Low High Medium Low
1 Mobile Falls of persons and falls of materials. x Only CSCS MAT trained authorised personnel will erect, modify or x
towers/Podium Collapse of tower. Overturning of dismantle mobile scaffold towers. The manufacturer’s instructions and
ladders tower relevant standards will be adhered to. Maximum base to height ratios
will not be exceeded, 3.5:1 for inside use and 3:1 for external use
without ties. All mobile scaffold working platforms will be fully boarded
out and fitted with toe boards and guardrails. The brakes will be applied
to wheels while the tower is in use. Personnel and materials will be
removed before the tower is moved. When working from mobile
scaffold towers where fall prevention methods are not available a safety
harness will be worn. Mobile scaffold towers will be inspected, certified,
tagged and signed off by a competent person after erection, after
alteration, after adverse weather and every seven days. Records of these
inspections will be made on GA3 forms and Scaf Tags. GA3 forms will be
filed on site for future reference
2 Podium ladders Falls of persons/materials x Podium stepladders will be checked before use to ensure correct one is x
A Frame in that application and to ensure they are in good condition. All podium
ladders stepladders used during these tasks will be assembled and used as per
the manufacturer’s instructions and will include guardrails, mid-rails and
toe boards positioned around the working platform. Untrained
operatives will not make alterations to working at height equipment.
Inspection forms (GA3) will be prepared on a weekly basis for all working
at height equipment including podium stepladders. Results will be
entered in GA3 forms and filed on site for future reference. Over
reaching from podium stepladders will be avoided. Damaged podium
stepladders will not be used and will be removed from the workplace
immediately. A frames may be used on ST assessment of work area.
3 Existing electrical Electrocution/Shock x Electrical test equipment will be insulated and fused and in date for x
services calibration. Electricity supply authority seals will not be broken, and final
connections will not be made without written authority. All circuits to be
worked on will be treated as live until verified. There are no exceptions
to this requirement; experience of employees is irrelevant. All
electricians will have a “Test Lamp / Voltage Tester” (other than a neon
phase-tester), as part of their toolkit. Project managers will ensure that
all power supplies have been disconnected before field wiring is
disconnected and stripped out. Where circuits are to be isolated, they
will be locked off and tagged. Electricians will be provided with all
relevant information prior to starting strip-out works. Equipment covers
and doors will be closed at all times if electricians are not working on the
equipment.
4 Portable tools Minor and possibly severe cuts and x Ensure all power tools operate at 125 volts or less. All power tools will be x
bruises to the hands and face. Eye visually inspected before use; all damaged equipment will be turned off
injury. Injury to other body parts. and returned to the stores for repair or disposal. Extension leads will also
Falls of persons or materials. Fire. be checked before use. No taped joints or connector type joints are
Electrocution / electric shock. permitted. All extension leads will be routed overhead if possible or
Damage to equipment along walls to prevent slips, trips and tripping hazards. All electrical
equipment will be properly earthed. Only yellow molded plastic socket
outlets and plugs will be used for 110 volt equipment. A regular formal
inspection will be carried out by a competent person of all portable
electrical power tools, records of these inspections will be kept on file
for future reference. Ensure all portable electrical power tools are used
for their designed purpose and in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
7 Housekeeping Materials being handled. General site x All work areas and equipment will be kept tidy. A regular clean-up of all x
conditions. Other activities in the work areas will take place to reduce the risk of same level slips, trips and
vicinity falls to DMG Engineering employees and others. Waste, scrap, spillage,
leakage, dust and splashing will be anticipated and control measures will
be provided. Skips, bins, dust pans and brushes, vacuum cleaners and
rubbish bags will be provided as required. Designated places will be
established for all items, articles and substances. Each item, article and
substance will be kept in its designated place and returned to that place
if removed. All operatives will obey instructions given, regarding the
maintenance of housekeeping standards. Only the materials required
will be taken to the substance will be kept in its designated place and
returned to that place if removed. All operatives will obey instructions
given, regarding the maintenance of housekeeping standards. Only the
materials required will be taken to the workplace and all surplus
materials will be returned to storage at the end of the shift or on
completion of the work. All obstructions found will be removed, all sharp
objects especially nails will be controlled and removed. Never ignore a
housekeeping hazard, it will be put right.
8 Dust &Noise Breathing difficulties, air borne x Dust masked to be worn when cutting materials and when around x
chemical dust, ear damage excess dust areas. Ear plugs to be worn in areas where work noise is at a
high level
9 Covid-19 Transmission of covid-19 between X 1. All operatives to understand how to prevent spread of the x
operatives and anyone other site disease. Wash, Cover, Avoid, Clean, Distance, Testing.
operatives. 2. All operatives understand the procedure if symptomatic. The
main includes staying away from site.
Results in site closure 3. Self Certification, all operatives to confirm daily to
management if able to work and premier management will
relay this to contractor.
4. Operatives not to car pool and must individually get to site to
avoid close contact and minimise risk of contamination.
5. Operative to thoroughly wash hands when entering site,
before and after breaks, when leaving site.
6. PPE – to include suitable face covering to be worn at all times
when onsite.
7. All operatives to complete CIF Construction sector C19
Pandemic SOP Document.
8. All operatives to adhere to social distancing, as operatives
work on an individual basis this must be monitored and for
other subcontractors working in locality.
9. Operatives to understand and follow Structure tone policies
on-site.
10. All operatives to understand risk assessment.
11. Nominated Social Distancing Advisor to be implemented.
Risk Assessment
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