Report No.

26640-03(01) Updated Piling Risk Assessment, Chobham Farm Zone I

APPENDIX D

Piling Contractor Risk Assessment

Attachment for piling operation.
1) Revised piling programme 25/09/14 – 03/09/14
2) Site opening hours 8am – 6pm
3) Site layout attached
4) Plant and labour – Piling rig 1no , Concrete pump 1no, 360 excavator SWL 2
tonne 1no, and 5men
5) Concrete barriers in place along the boundary as requested by HS1
6) All area scanned for live services and voids



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If you witness an incident which could affect the safe operation of trains; please
contact Signaller on 0207 465 9090 in the first place'.
• For other railway safety incidents, please contact Route Control Manager on
0207 247 1292.
• For any issues with HV Cables, please contact ECRO (Romford) on 01708
730 292.
• Noel Saunders (Network Rail Scheme Project Manager) – 07825376977.
• NDS 24:7 Asset Management Control Centre – 01908 723 500.

Lifting detail – (Along the railway line)

Reinforcement cage weight max – 25kg

Length of the cage 4m – Network rail boundary fence line is 19m away from the pile
Manually install
360 Excavator SWL 2 tonne , boom length 5m
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COMBINED METHOD & RISK

FOR CFA PILING

Compiled by: Chris Huxley Position: Senior Contracts Manager

(07894 801440)
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Signature: Date: 22 August 2014
Unique Ref No.: VE/135351 Rev02
DIVISION Piling
PROJECT/TASK Chobham Farm, Stratford NR Ref:
CLIENT Hill Partnerships.
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REV DATE 22 August 2014 REVIEW DATE
VE CONTACTS Managing Director Andrew Waghorn Tel No. 01773 580580
Foreman Danny Taylor Tel No. 07834 800574
Safety Advisor Gary Levers Tel No. 01773 580580

Name Signature Date

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Prepared By: Christian Huxley (VE) 22 August 2014
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Checked By: Gary Levers (VE) 22 August 2014
Contracts Manager
Paul Ansell (Hill)
(Hill Partnerships)
Network Rail
Representative

This method statement MUST BE briefed to the foreman responsible for the works as part of the pre start
briefing. The Divisional Director is responsible for ensuring this is done. The foreman shall brief all site
operatives and sub contractors on site before commencing work. Everyone must sign off on the Method
Statement Briefing Sheet to confirm that they have been briefed and that they understand the risks and
controls, and their responsibilities.
Where work cannot be carried out in accordance with this method statement, the foreman shall stop work &
discuss any concerns with his Manager & await further instruction. All parties shall then be briefed on any
changes to the method of work.

NR EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS

Network Rail Tel; 01233 739300

The locations of the site is; Temple Mills Chord at KP 1+040

Follow Emergency/Accident Information Procedure (See Appendix 1 of this document)

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1. Scope of Works

Rig Commencement Date Approx Duration of Works

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Soilmec SF50 14 July 2014 Approx. 8 weeks (calendar)

Scope of Works: Site is located adjacent to NR HS1 infrastructure. All safeguarding and management of the
NR infrastructure is to be managed and provided to VE by the Main Contractor. 2 rigs will be mobilised to
complete bearing and retention piles on spilt levels. (Low level works adjacent to NR boundary and
Infrastructure).

To install 771# Piles (total); 593# at 350mm diameter, 98# 450mm diameter & 80# 600mm diameter (Wall)
using CFA techniques.

Spoil removal is to be done using an excavator per rig and will be supplied by the Main Contractor.

Works adjacent to the NR HS1 Boundary will follow the guidelines highlighted in the Network Rail
(High Speed) Outside Parties Development Handbook ‘Construction Work on or near the High
Speed 1 Railway’ Ref: C/05/OP/32/3002. See Appendix 2 of this document.

Equipment Required:
Piling Rig (Soilmec SF50; 2#), concrete pump, agitator, attendances by Hill Partnerships Ltd (Excavator,
compressor and dumper).

Piling works adjacent to Rail Infrastructure. Procedure and sketch for rig orientation included. Piling Rigs
mast height to be a maximum of 30.0m.

2. Hazard identification (MUST be completed by person compiling the method statement)

All hazards identified must be assessed and control measures in place to reduce the risk to an acceptable
level.
Site access & egress X Material storage X Contaminated land
Excavations Ventilation / fumes Concrete pumping / pouring X
Underground services X Lighting X Working at heights X
Site security X Housekeeping X Confined space
Overhead services Gradients / sloping ground Railways X
Dust generation Adjacent structures X Waterways
Traffic management X Third parties X Traffic & highways x
Deliveries X Public footpaths/areas Others

3. Method of work and control measures

3.1 Prior to work commencing
Estimating Engineer or Contract Engineer must visit site prior to work commencing & a copy of visit report
to be provided to site.
x Site specific hazards to be identified and suitable control measures identified.
x Presence of cracks on any structure within 10m shall be recorded on site visit report.
x Engineer to qualify platform requirements with client/main contractor.
Contracts Manager is responsible for ensuring that crew deployed to site have necessary competencies

Piling Rig Operator CPCS / NVQ Piling Operations, SSSTS

Banksman CPCS Slinger Signaller
Pump Operative CPCS Trailer Mounted Concrete Pump

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Excavator Driver CPCS Excavator (180 or 360 depending on site)

Hill Partnerships Ltd. will be responsible for advising of any active underground services and taking the
necessary precautions to identify them. Hill Partnerships Ltd. will manage all necessary clearances, survey
and checks of the site and its in-ground conditions prior to pile commencement. A signed Permit to Dig will
be issued to VE by Hill Partnerships Ltd. prior to piling works commencing on site. An ERP (Emergency
Response Plan) relating to UXO is to be provided by the Main Contractor and briefed to Van Elle Site
Operatives and Representatives prior to commencement on site as per the guidance provided by the FPS
(Federation of Piling Specialists).

The Permit to Work (SD8) & Platform Certificate MUST be signed prior to work commencing. Hill
Partnerships Ltd will be responsible for signing WPC prior to works commencing on site. VE will provide the
WPC document with rig loading details pre-filled for reference and completion by Hill Partnerships Ltd.

The VE Foreman will inspect the work area and confirm that all hazards are adequately controlled prior to
work commencing. The Foreman will also ensure that Hill Partnerships Ltd. have provided a working
platform that is adequately constructed and maintained so as to provide a stable base for the piling rig.

The Foreman is responsible for briefing members of crew & ensuring that work is conducted in accordance
with the agreed method statement.

The Foreman is to ensure that sufficient PPE provisions are available to the crew members & that it is worn
in accordance with Van Elle’s mandatory requirements and in line with Hill Partnerships Ltd. site
requirements (Full orange; for Rail Specification due to proximity of DLR). The following PPE shall be worn
as a minimum during piling: safety helmet, safety footwear, eye protection, gloves, orange Hi-Viz vest,
orange Hi-Viz trousers and orange Hi-Viz jackets. Other PPE to be worn as identified by the risk
assessment and task specific.
The Van Elle Foreman will ensure that a suitable excavator has been supplied by Hill Partnerships Ltd. for
full time Piling attendance. The Foreman will induct the attendant driver into the piling process & check
certification. An SD183 Excavator Induction Checklist is to be completed.
All plant and equipment are subject to daily inspection (Prior to works commencing) by the piling crew & a
record of inspection completed on an SD43. The piling rig & lifting accessories will have in-date
certification. Any problems /defects must be reported to the Contracts Manager immediately. All machinery
shall only be operated by trained & competent persons.
3.2 Vibration monitoring to party walls
If vibration monitoring is required for party walls (confirmation to be sought by Hill Partnership Ltd) upper
limits of vibration and location points are to be set by Hill Partnership Ltd.
Advice can be obtained from the BSI British Standards Code of practice for noise and vibration control on
construction and open sites- Part 2: Vibration or from consultation with NR.

3.3 Mobilisation, & site set up.

All vehicles will enter site as per the designated route agreed at Pre-Start Meeting and as per the site
specific Traffic Management Plan (to be provided by Hill Partnerships Ltd. prior to site commencement). All
Piling associated vehicle movements will be supervised by a competent VE Banksman.
Unloading and storing of equipment and materials will take place at a position agreed at Pre-start. All other
Site personnel (not essential to Piling Operations) Sub-contractors and / or Trades will be excluded from the
area during the mobilisation & rigging operation with barriers / signs deployed.

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The Foreman will assess this position prior to unloading, taking into consideration other contractors,
pedestrians, traffic routes etc. The Foreman will make sure that all loads are checked for security before
unloading commences. A sequence of unloading will be agreed with the Banksman & the Delivery Driver.
The Banksman will take control of the safe unloading of equipment & materials & directing the HIAB
Operator.
In the event of a load having moved or become unstable in some way during transport, unloading will not
continue until a safe means of unloading has been determined. Unstable loads should not be allowed to tip
or fall to the ground unless there are no other safe options & only after advice has been sought from their
dedicated Line Manager.
Where possible, equipment & materials will be pre-slung to minimise working at height. Access to trailers
will be from a secured or footed ladder. Delivery vehicles will be fitted with a suitable edge protection
system. All Working at height operations will be in –line with VE Safe System of Work.

With large rigs, unloading on inclines should be avoided. The Banksman will be in a position forward of the
loading process so that all rig movements and the rig operator are clearly visible. NO ONE must stand at
the side or behind the vehicle being unloaded. All instructions to the rig operator must come from a single
Banksman.
Waste materials will be kept to a minimum & disposed of in accordance with the site’s Waste Management
Plan. Fuels will be stored in double-skin fuel bowsers or Jerry Cans at a designated point agreed by the
Main Contractor
Noise levels from all plant will be reduced whenever reasonably practicable. All plant will be fitted with
efficient silencers. All engines will be switched off when not in use.
The crew shall maintain good housekeeping at all times to reduce slip/trip hazards.

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3.3 Rigging & de-rigging, attaching & securing augers

The rig will be rigged up in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. A Daily Plant Inspection Sheet
(SD43) will be completed after erection to confirm the rig and associated equipment is in good working order and
complies with manufacturer’s instructions.
Due to site constraints and size, the piling rig will be erected within the collapse radius of the piling rig
(~30.0m). The rig will be orientated as per the operations diagram. Working at height is to be avoided
where possible, i.e. by drilling down each section of auger so that securing pins can be added at ground
level. Prior to the auger section being lifted into position a single leg drop chain of adequate lifting capacity
will be securely attached by means of placing the chain around the auger and fixing it with a self locking
hook. Once the auger section is securely in position the auger pins are to be inserted and pinned. For high
level maintenance or repair work a MEWP will be utilised and operated by trained and competent
operatives.

All movements will be controlled by a trained and competent Banksman.

3.4 Rig operation

The site is situated in close proximity to NR property. A portion of the works will be undertaken whilst inside
the zone of influence (the collapse radius of the piling rig is 30.0m plus safe working distance from NR
~3.0m; Hill Partnership Ltd to confirm) from all NR property and assets. The Van Elle foreman will ensure
he works as described below. Demarcation of area is to be provided by Hill Partnership Ltd. as relevant.

Hill Partnerships Ltd. are to provide adequate fencing along all boundaries of the site to prevent any spoil
risings from escaping onto neighbouring properties or onto NR property / assets. It is to be noted that when
working in reduced light the piling rig will operate under task / lighting. Hill Partnerships Ltd. should make
provisions to provide an adequate boundary fence adjacent the NR to block out any lighting that may be
detrimental to NR property or assets.

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During the pile installation process the Van Elle Foreman will ensure the rig is orientated as detailed in
‘Network Rail piling adjacent to the live running line’; with associated diagram detailing the orientation of the
piling rig to the Rail Infrastructure during normal Rail Operations (annotation below) and as noted within the
Network Rail (High Speed) Outside Parties Development Handbook ‘Construction Work on or near the
High Speed 1 Railway’ Ref: C/05/OP/32/3002. See Appendix 2 of this document.

The rig will maintain tracks parallel to the nearest running line and construct piles in a linear
approach whilst avoiding spragging where possible. If the rig is required to sprag it will move away
from the collapse radius if possible and reposition before re-entering the demarcated ‘collapse
radius’ area, as noted in Appendix 3 of this document.
A trained and competent Operator and Banksman must be in attendance when operating and/or moving the
rig.
Throughout the piling process the exclusion zone around the rig will be policed by the Banksman to prevent
access by others (anybody on site not essential to the piling operations). Guarding (Eg bullbars) fitted to
rigs must remain in place throughout the piling process. Where piling cannot be completed with guarding in
place, work will stop & further instruction sought from the Contracts Manager. Any instructions must be
recorded in the Review & Amendments Section of the RAM’s.
The piling rig will be tracked into position under the supervision of the Banksman and the mast and auger
plumbed vertical prior to drilling. The flight auger will then bore into the ground to the required design depth.
As concrete is pumped into the pile position all personnel will maintain 5 metres clearance from the front of
the rig to prevent injury from falling spoil being cleared by the auger cleaner. The Rig Operator will be
responsible for making sure that spoil is cleared from the auger flights during cleaning and extraction. This
is for the prevention of injury due to spoil falling from height.
On completion the rig will track off the pile position under the supervision of the Banksman & the excavator
will clear the spoil and concrete oversupply. The top of the concrete will be checked for contamination (Spoil
Inclusions) prior to cage installation.
Operatives must not stand underneath buckets and maintain a safe distance from excavator activities and
movements. The Excavator Operator must be in view at all times to allow clear communication and
instruction. Plastic protective caps will be placed on exposed reinforcing bars to aid visibility & prevent
injury.
Upon completion of constructing a pile the rig will move to the next pile position ensuring recently cast
positions are not tracked over so as to avoid surcharging. The position of the next pile will be at a sufficient
distance away from the previously cast pile so as not to compromise its structural integrity prior to sufficient
concrete curing. This will be determined by the ground conditions and sequenced accordingly by the
Foreman.
At no time will any bores be left open. High standards of housekeeping shall be maintained at all times

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3.5 Concreting
The concrete plant will be set up with a crush constructed ramp leading to the pump & holding drum in a
position noted on a set up drawing as agreed and coordinated with Hill Partnerships Ltd. Barriers will be
erected along the ramp edges.
Concrete hoses will be positioned or buried to prevent damage from site vehicles. All sections will be
coupled and secured with clamps & split pins. Additionally, whip-checks will be used on hose joints that are
located at or above head height.
Hoses will be moved around site using a short leg chain or strop on the excavator lift point or by using
attendant rig (spare line winch rope). Hoses will not be lifted inside excavator buckets
The concrete delivery vehicle will be directed to the concrete plant under the supervision of the Banksman
or Concrete Pump Operator. A suitable washout area agreed/provided by the Main Contractor will be used
by concrete delivery vehicles to prevent uncontrolled migration into other areas / services located within the
site.

3.6 Preparation & installation of reinforcing

Reinforcement cages produced on site will be constructed on fabrication trestles by CSCS trained
personnel. A dedicated (demarcated) fabrication area will be allocated on the piling mat. Materials will be
transported by the attendant excavator. Cages will be transported around site horizontally on two leg
chains. (Subcontractor risk assessments will be required unless they are working in accordance with Van
Elle’s procedures) All movements will be done facing away from live Rail Infrastructure and its boundaries.
Whilst Working inside the collapse radius of the attendant excavator to the NR assets and boundaries
(managed and demarcated by Hill Partnerships Ltd.) the following procedure is to be implemented: -
A chain or sling of sufficient capacity will be attached to the attendant excavator. A secondary restraint will
be attached to the lifting eye and fitted to an alternative location on the reinforcing cage to provide a back
up restraint if the main lifting appliance is compromised.
The chains will be securely attached to the reinforcement cage at the designated lifting points and tag line
attached. The Van Elle Foreman and Crane Supervisor will ensure that the lifting of the cage takes place
with the boom of the excavator facing away from the live rail line. Once the cage has been safely lifted to
the required height it is to be tracked to the pile location (maintaining an orientation whereby the excavator
boom faces away from the live line). When the excavator is in the appropriate position to place the cage into
the bore the Van Elle Foreman and/or Banksman will instruct the excavator operator to slew the cage over
the bore ensuring that excavator boom remains parallel to the live line / asset boundary. At no time will the
excavator boom be allowed to face the live line whilst it is inside the collapse radius of the excavator
(+3.0m) to the NR boundary.
There may be the requirement to provide an exclusion zone demarcating a line across the piling platform
where the above system of cage placement applies (Collapse radius of attendant crane plus 3.0m to the
NR).
Once the excavator is outside the exclusion zone the cage lifting will revert back to usual practice which is
the same as described above with the amendments as follows:-
x 1No. lifting chain required as oppose to 2No.
x Excavator will be allowed to rotate 360 degrees as required.
Operative responsible for executing and managing the site lifting will be the CPCS Card holding
Slinger/Signaller.
Preliminary or Working test pile nominated positions are to be located outside of the collapse radius where
possible.

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3.7 Cleaning out hoses & clearing blockages

The cleaning out of hoses & clearing blockages will be carried out in accordance with the Work Instruction
for Pumping Concrete.
The pipeline must be considered to be pressurised during the cleaning process and no couplings should be
loosened or removed unless the pressure in the pipeline has been released and this has been confirmed by
the concrete pump Operator.
All non-piling personnel will be cleared from the area.
The auger will be bored into the ground at a position agreed by Hill Partnerships Ltd. in order to contain
concrete & washings.
The wash out adaptor will be fitted with a pressure relief valve. The blow out valve will be directed away
from personnel / adjacent structures and/or assets. Whip checks will be fitted to airlines. Compressed Air
will always be introduced to the lines in a controlled manner.
All equipment will be washed down with the pressure washer taking due care not to spray water/washings
onto other personnel/property.
If a blockage occurs the pump operator stops pumping immediately. Instruct personnel to move to a
safe position (minimum 10 metres) before opening any joints. This is to be policed by a competent
Banksman. The pipeline must be treated as being pressurized at all times.
Goggles or full face visor must be worn. The Foreman must make sure that no one, under any
circumstances, attempts to open the pipeline under pressure.
Compressed air should only be used as a last resort when clearing blockages.
3.5 Leaving site
The rig will be cleaned of excessive spoil prior to loading onto trailers. Rig shall be prepared for transport,
configured in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Foreman is responsible for completing final
checks to make sure all securing bolts & pins are correctly fitted and that the rig is safe to transport. All
items liable to roll MUST BE chocked & trailer posts in position.
Before setting off, the driver must check that all loads are secure.
3.8 Security
Foreman will make sure that adequate measures are taken to prevent the theft or unauthorised use of
equipment/materials. This will include locking away all tools in the van or lock up, removing keys from plant
& equipment where fitted, when not in use and left unattended & using cab guards & control arm covers if
fitted.
4.0 Communication and liaison
(Other contractors, home owners, neighbours, Local Authority, Highways Authority, Statutory
Bodies)
Van Elle site operations will be under the full-time supervision of a competent and experienced Foreman.
The Foreman will be responsible for daily routine operation; preparation and submission of all daily records;
receiving and acting upon formal site instructions; and reporting site conditions which may require
significant variations to this method statement.
The Foreman will report directly to the Contracts Manager / Director on a regular routine basis or on specific
instances when necessary.
The Divisional Director responsible for this project is Andrew Waghorn.
Site safety tours are carried out at regular intervals by our Safety Manager and Contract Management
personnel.

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5.0 Emergency plans

(Contact phone number, fire plans, accident/injury plan, defect/sub-standard condition reporting.
Hill Partnerships Ltd. will induct all site operatives into the site specific emergency arrangements.
Van Elle crews are equipped with a number of 2kg dry powder extinguishers and first aid provisions to
complement the main contractor’s arrangements.
Emergency First Aid & Fire Awareness training has been completed by the crew.
Spillage kits will be provided and our crews instructed in their use.
All accidents & near misses must be reported directly to the Van Elle Safety Dept. and the Main
contractors site manager
SERVICE STRIKES
Electric - Switch machine off & evacuate all personnel on the ground. The rig operator must remain in the
rig. Do not attempt to disengage the cable from the auger. Do not touch exposed cables.
Gas - Switch all machinery off & evacuate all personnel to safe distance. Extinguish all naked flames. No
smoking. Gas emergency number is 0800 111 999
FIRST AID INFORMATION AND EMERGENCY ACTIONS FOR COSHH SUBSTANCES
x Inhalation - Remove casualty from exposure ensuring your own safety whilst doing so. Keep
casualty warm & at rest. Seek medical attention
x Eyes –Irrigate with plenty of water, if irritation persists seek medical attention.
x Skin – Wash with soap and water, remove contaminated clothing
x Ingestion - wash mouth / nose out with water, DO NOT induce vomiting. Seek medical attention
SPILLS
Eliminate sources of ignition. Contain spillage in booms or sand or absorbents. All contaminated items & oil
must be returned to your office/depot & be disposed of at an authorised disposal facility.

QA Document Control History.

Date Rev No. Details
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1 April 2010 2 Issue as a combined Method & Risk
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1 November 2010 3 Amendments to unloading & concrete pumping procedures
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21 October 2011 4 Amendments to briefing sheet, re-formatting, lift plans incorporated
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11 June 2012 5 Wearing of goggles of visor for blockages; changes to lifting of cages

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RISK ASSESSMENT
Persons Affected: Piling Crew, other contractors on site, members of the public
Activity Significant hazards
Site wide risks
Contact with underground
services
Overhead services / obstructions
Working Platform - Overturning
rig or machinery due to poor
design, poor installation &
maintenance,
Removal of obstructions
Plant & vehicle movements
x Obstruction of footpaths at site
access and egress points;
x Other road / site traffic
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Control Measures Responsibility
x Site induction.
x Mandatory PPE to be worn at all times - i.e. hard hats, high visibility clothing, protective
footwear, eye protection
Permit to Work (SD8) to be signed by the Clients Senior Representative on site or by a senior Foreman
manager employed by Van Elle prior to any drilling work commencing. In accordance with our Permit
to Work System, if for any reason the following cannot be achieved, the office will be notified before
work commences.
x Drawings shall be available on site for utility providers
x The working area and 5 m surrounding the working area has been scanned with a pipe and
cable location tool used by a competent person
x Any services within the working area and 5 m surrounding have been exposed and their location
marked clearly across the whole of the working area
x Piling / drilling rigs & mechanical excavators must not be operated within 500mm of a service
x Underground Services will always be assumed to be live
x Before doing any work near overhead power lines the local electricity company must be Contracts
consulted. Goalposts and signs to be erected and displayed where necessary. No work to be Manager
carried out within 9 mts if on a wooden pole and 15 mts if on a metal pole
x Site Specific Instructions required from Contracts
x Working platform requirements and responsibility to be qualified prior to work commencing. Contracts
Working platform to be maintained in accordance with the contractual requirements throughout Manager
the contract.
x VE Foreman not to enter on to Piling Platform until completed. Foreman to monitor during our
operations & report to Main Contractor / VE Contracts Manager Foreman
x Any disturbance of platform will require it to be reinstated correctly to the original specification
including any reinforcing membranes (Terram) Any excavation must be refilled with self
compacting materials, ie granular, not clay arisings in layers not exceeding 300mm (preferably
200mm) and be compacted between layers.
x Any area of a piling platform that has been disturbed will require an additional Working
Platform Certificate to be signed off by the Principal Contractor.
x Access routes for deliveries lorries will be agreed with the Main Contractor before work Contracts
commences Manager
x Site speed restrictions will be adhered to (All contractors delivering concrete will have as a Driver /
minimum an audible reversing system fitted to their vehicles) Machine
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movements, x Before commencing work, consider the room required for manoeuvring the machine. Check for operator
x Collision with surrounding obvious hazards & obstructions such as soft ground, narrow gaps, areas with limited head-room,
structures or plant/equipment steep gradients, adverse cambers, and excavations
during rig movements
x All reversing vehicles & rig/plant movements will be conducted under the direction of a Foreman,
Banksman Banksman
Mobilisation of Unloading piling rigs x At pre-start meetings, identify what provisions/requirements the MC has, such as dedicated Contracts
piling rig & x Damage to road surfaces / unloading areas, platforms &/or air mats that must be used
ancilliary pavements
x Establish suitable safety zone. All site staff & people not involved in the mobilisation will be Foreman
equipment & x Plant or equipment falling from
transport vehicle warned in advance to stay clear. Safety barriers may need to be used to segregate the lift from
materials other activities and/or pedestrians. Vehicle warning beacons will be used in public areas
x Slips, trips falls
x Falls from Height (loading and x The trailer will only be loaded/unloaded on level and stable ground.
unloading lorries) x Foremen to make sure security of loads is checked & a sequence of unloading agreed. Ratchet
Straps and Strops must be checked for damage and the load must be checked for any
Environmental conditions - poor movement prior to removing straps.
visibility, heavy rain, high winds, x Plant & machinery offloaded by lorry mounted winches shall be secured by swaged ends or
snow & ice Thimbles & bulldog grips with a D-shackle. Hooks must not be used under any circumstances
x All loading & unloading will be conducted under the direction of a trained Slinger/Signaller
(CPCS)
x Where the rig/plant equipment is being loaded/unloaded on the highway all necessary means
will be put in to place to protect the roadway/footpath e.g. by the use of mats/plywood etc
x Trailer posts or kingposts shall be used down the trailer edge to prevent items rolling off the Driver
edge. Items that are liable to roll will also be chocked if they do not already have them.
x The bed of the trailer should be inspected to ensure it is safe to walk on, that there are no holes
or signs of damage & that it is not slippery. Report missing or damaged equipment / boards on
vehicles & trailers.
x Track mats will be used where there is steel on steel e.g. steel tracks on a steel trailer bed, this
will prevent the rig/plant equipment from sliding off the side of the low loader
x No one will be allowed to stand at the side of the vehicle being loaded/unloaded including the All Staff
slinger/signaller.
x The ramp (if fitted) will be used to access the vehicle or trailer. (Access will not be allowed via
the side bars) Climbing up the sides of trailers is not permitted. No-one should ever jump onto or
off a vehicle – always use steps & handholds.
Fall from Height. x Where possible, working at height should be avoided by using tele-handlers or pre-slinging of Foreman
x Whilst accessing trailer. loads.
x Struck by moving or falling
loads x Falls from trailers will be prevented by the use of edge protection fitted to the sides of trailers.
Where edge protection is not fitted, injury from falls from height will be minimised by the
provision of air bags, or temporary platforms.

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Lorry Mounted Crane Operations
x Overturning of the crane may
occur through the following;
o Ground Conditions.
o Tampering with Safety Devices.
o Lifting of loads above the Safe
Working Limit.
x Collision with surrounding
structure
x Failure of lifting equipment
x Damage or injury to passing
vehicles & pedestrians by the
position of outriggers, crane or
load movements or when visibility
is restricted
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x Use a safe means of access and egress such as a proprietary ladder or step system that forms All Staff
part of the lorry, or a properly secured ladder. Ladders will be inspected for signs of damage &
be free from mud or grease. Ladders must extend past the trailer bed to enable you to step off
whilst still having 3 points of contact
x LOOKING where you’re going - DO NOT walk backwards whilst on the trailer. DO NOT RUSH!
DO NOT USE A MOBILE PHONE
x Where possible, the physical unloading should take place without anybody being on the vehicle.
When this is unavoidable:
o Keep the number of persons on the lorry to a minimum - only those who need access to
the vehicle for unloading should be allowed onto it.
o Ensure that the person on the deck/trailer bed is well out of the way when the load is
being lifted.
o The initial instruction to lift the load must be given by the person on the deck/trailer bed
x All crane movements & lifts will be completed under the direction of a trained and competent Foreman
slinger/signaller
x The crane, lifting accessories and all safety devices will be checked by the user daily & the daily Crane
check sheet completed. All lifting equipment is subject to a thorough examinations/testing in Operator
accordance with LOLER 1998.
x Fully extended outriggers will be used at all times & locked in position. Outriggers must not be
positioned where the ground could collapse e.g. on poorly made ground, at the edge of
excavations, or over manholes, chambers, drains, services etc.
x Outrigger mats must be placed under outriggers on all lifts. Where additional support is needed,
sleepers should be placed UNDER the outrigger mats so that the load is evenly spread. Scaffold
boards or other off-cuts of wood found on site are not acceptable alternatives.
x Where a HIAB has factory-fitted remote controls, these must be used at all times to allow the
operator to stand in a position of safety
x A test lift will be conducted to make sure the lift can be carried out safely e.g. to check levels,
outriggers don’t sink, load is stable etc.
x No loads will be left suspended.
x Avoid unloading in high winds, heavy rain & snow or icy conditions.
x Lifting points on loads shall be checked for signs of damage prior to being lifted. Slinger
Signaller
x Only propriety lifting points on loads will be used; Only recognised slinging techniques will be
used; Tag lines will be used when necessary.
x Under no circumstances will the crane or lifting accessories be overloaded. The operator & All Staff
Slinger signaller will ensure they are aware of the safe working load before the lift commences.
x No one will be allowed to stand at the side of the vehicle being loaded/unloaded including the
slinger/signaller
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Rigging & de Trapping, crushing or significant
rigging injury as a result of
x Accidental operation of drill
head or mast controls
x Uncontrolled movement of
auger
Fall from height
Falling tools & materials
Failure of auxiliary winch during
operation
Suspension Trauma
Falls from height & falling objects
Piling Rigs Clearing spoil
operation Failure of auxiliary winch during
operation
Noise
Hit by flying or falling materials
Slips, trips & falls
Projecting reinforcements
Contact with wet concrete
Entanglement with rotating auger
Underground collapse / funnelling
Job No. 135351 Date: 22nd Aug 2014
x Do not allow the load to swing over or into live traffic lanes or over people
x Lifting equipment will not be used for towing or pulling
x All persons required to work at height will be trained, competent persons Contracts
x All non-piling personnel should be kept away from the rig during this operation. Exclusion zone Foreman
to be put in place beforehand.
x Where possible, working at height will be avoided by drilling down
x Attending 360 excavator to be used to lift auger sections. The Safe Working Load of the
excavator will not be exceeded.
x Auxiliary wire rope and rig must have a current test certificate (6 Monthly) and must be available
on site for inspection.
x Rig controls will only be activated following clear audible instruction from Slinger/Signaller. Rig
Where possible, all rig controls to be isolated during work Operator
x Safety Devices will not be by-passed, nor be relied upon by the operator.
x The auger must be held in the gate and remain attached to the excavator whilst the person in Slinger
the Bosun’s Chair or Cherry Picker is raised into position in a controlled manner, where he will Signaller
knock in the pins.
x The excavator will remain in position until the person in the Bosun’s Chair or Cherry Picker has
descended.
x Augers will not be raised or lowered when the Bosun’s Chair is operating.
x The auxiliary winch must not be used to lift anything else at the same time as a person in the
Bosun’s Chair
x Fall arrest equipment / safety harness to be inspected before use and used whilst seated in the Person
Bosun’s chair. All tools and equipment to be stored safely while climbing and descending Climbing
x The Bosun’s Chair is designed such that the risk from falling from height is eliminated; the chair
is supported between the legs so that the operative cannot fall sideways or backwards
x The risk from Suspension Trauma is minimal due to the operative being in a seated position in
the Bosuns chair rather than being suspended in a harness
x The Rig must have a current Insurance inspection certificate and must be available on site. Foreman
x Rig to be inspected on a daily basis before use and during use by the rig operator.(This must be
recorded on form SD 43)
x Rigs to be fitted with guards or bull bars to prevent access to the rotating auger. Guards to
extend from 500mm from ground level to 2m. Where site specific risk assessment has
determined that guards are not practicable a 2metre exclusion zone will be established around
the drill head using lightweight barriers.
x All rig movements will be completed under the direction of a trained and competent
slinger/signaller.(CPCS)
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of non-cohesive or granular
materials following a blockage
Contact /entanglement with moving
parts of rig (eg track)
Job No. 135351 Date: 22nd Aug 2014
x All site hoardings are to be of a solid nature to ensure spoil does not go beyond the boundary of
the site. If public footpaths or parking areas are adjacent to the piling area then additional
precautions (watching/divisions/protection) should be employed
x Only specifically trained & competent operators to be driving the rig and entering the cab area.
(CPCS) Trainees can operate rig under direct supervision of experienced rig operator.
x The machine/rig will only travel distances with the auger suspended if the gates have been
securely closed & the mast tilted back as per manufacturers instructions.
x Tracks must be at full width when rig is working
x The rig will not be used on gradients steeper than 5 degrees. Ramps should be 1:10 & of solid
construction. The width of the ramps should be sufficient for the rig to track safely upon.
x Use S.I information & previous experience of working in particular areas is used to establish
whether there is an increased risk of underground collapse.
x Plan work schedules so that rigs are not tracking over, or augering down close to freshly
completed piles. Where possible, do not leave boreholes open. Avoid repeatedly augering down
and removing the auger from an open bore.
x If a blockage does occur make sure that the auger is removed by back-screwing slowly to leave
as much spoil within the bore as possible and minimise disturbance of surrounding ground. Do
not lift augers directly out of the ground. Check the condition of the piling mat and make sure
that the attendant excavator has not reduced the thickness whilst clearing up.
x Lifting equipment must not be used for towing or pulling
x Noise - Operatives to wear Ear Protection when noise levels are above 85dB(A). Mandatory
signs to be displayed.
x Safety Devices must not be by-passed, but will not be relied upon by the operator.
x Spoil should be prevented from travelling above head height on the auger as it is withdrawn from
the ground.
x When entering and exiting the cab only accesses provided will be used i.e. handles and steps.
x Personnel will not mount or dismount from the machine/rig whilst moving.
x Be aware of excavations adjacent to the platform. Ensure they have been protected / secured
before approaching with the rig
x Working at height should only be undertaken by competent personnel. Safety Harness & full
PPE to be worn.
x Personnel on ground to keep clear of rig whilst moving; materials not to be stored under tracks
on track base
x All steel should be placed to ground level whenever possible to minimise trip & piercing hazards. Slinger
If this is not possible then all exposed bars above platform level are to be covered with protective Signaller
caps e.g. mushroom caps.
x The piling area shall be guarded & policed by the Banksman to ensure that third parties do not
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Concrete General
Pumping x Burns & irritation from
contact with wet concrete
x Entanglement in moving
parts of plant
x Fall from height when
operating mixer drum
x Manual handling
x Hit by moving hose
Slips, Trips and Falls
Hose bursts
Injury /property damage from
material ejected at high pressure
Burns & irritation from contact with
wet concrete
Cleaning out Hoses
Preventing Blockages
Date: 22nd Aug 2014
injure themselves on freshly completed piles. On ALL sites the pile tops should be sprayed with
marker paint upon completion or mushroom caps used
x All non-piling personnel should be kept at least 10metres away from the rig during operations.
Ensure area is clear before activation of the Auger
x All personnel should be away from the front of the rig when spoil is being removed by the
excavator
x Wire rope/hoist hook will be kept away from the auger when not in use.
x All plant & concrete hoses shall be inspected by VE foreman before being used. All damaged Foreman
equipment shall be returned to the Plant Dept. for repair. Hoses should be moved wherever
possible by mechanical means using lifting straps & not with an excavator bucket
x All machinery will be adequately guarded and where necessary appropriate safety devices will
be fitted e.g. emergency stop switches, trip wires etc.
x The site will be kept clear of trip hazards e.g. concrete hoses kept tidy and away from pedestrian
areas
x Concrete drums shall have appropriate length access ladder maintained in good order leading to
work platform surrounded by barriers
x Impervious PPE to be worn i.e. gloves, footwear, leggings (Shorts will not be allowed) and arms Pump
and legs will be covered. Operator
x Hoses will be cleaned out thoroughly after use.
x All hoses should be date-stamped Contracts /
x Rig steels & swan neck to be examined during servicing for wear/thinning of walls Foreman
x In high risk areas replace rubber hoses with steel pipes; run the concrete hose through a plastic
sleeve i.e. Heave Sleeve (Any concrete ejected during a burst would then be contained.)
Position the concrete pump outlet channel away from high risk areas; Use additional bunding to
contain spillages & screens to protect from ejected material; Use higher site fencing and if
Herras type this must be covered
x Ensure that concrete hoses don’t get kinked and will protect them against other site vehicles Pump
Daily inspection by crew. Make sure the hoses are in good condition. Check daily for abrasions, Operator
deep cuts, damaged steel reinforcement. Also check end collars, couplings and rubber seals for
wear.
x All hoses will be clamped & pinned. Hoses connected to the rig above head height will have
secondary protection (whip checks). Seals to be in good condition
x Wash out adaptor to be fitted with a pressure relief valve and in good working order Pump
x Pump as much concrete as possible from the hose & pump into a specified area. operator
x Use securely attached catch basket to the free end of the hose to catch the sponge ball.
x Pump water through the hose until it is backing up before inserting the ball
x Confirm all pressure has been released BEFORE opening lines
x Use of smaller size aggregates for last load of concrete for the day. Foreman /
x Use of steel pipe to reduce friction and allow concrete to flow easier Pump
x The length of hose between the pump and rig to be kept as short as possible. operator
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