COMBINED RISK ASSESSMENT & METHOD STATEMENT (CRAMS)

2.1 INTRODUCTION

The forms used are for assessing risks with the objective of identifying control measures which achieve Residual
Risks of Nil, or Low. Its main advantages are:
a It is an aid to the assessment process which also provides a record of conclusions and judgements.
b The process is geared to identifying practical measures.
c It is relatively easy to review and correct any errors in judgement over risks and measures, or any omissions of
hazards and hazard effects.

2.2 RESIDUAL RISK:

A residual risk is that which remains once the measures to minimise the risk are in place. For example, where
the risk of death or serious injury when crossing a road between an employer's works and car park is at present
high, the residual risk of such harm may be reduced in the future to:
a medium if a pedestrian crossing and a 20mph speed restriction are introduced,
or
b low if traffic calming measures are also introduced, or
c nil if, instead, the area is fenced off for vehicles to make it a pedestrian-only zone.

2.3 Assessment Grades:

The initials H, M, L are used to signify High, Medium or Low for the following;
a The effect of the hazard
b The probability of the hazardous occurrence arising.
c The risk which would exist without any measures to control it.
d The residual risk, taking account of measures to minimise the risk.

2.4 Assessment of Hazard Effects:

Use H = Possible death or long term adverse effect on body or health. Use M = Injury/illness with no
foreseeable long term effect.
Use L = Minor injury, no time off or no injury.

2.5 Probability of Occurrence:

Use H = High probability Use M = Medium probability Use L = Low probability
Take into account factors such as the operative's experience, equipment reliability, environmental conditions, etc.

2.6 Calculation of Risk, using the Formulae:

HxH = H HxM or MxH = H HxL or LxH = M

MxM = M
MxL or LxM = M LxL =L
2.7 Final Assessment:
Minimise the risk by selecting adequate measures, bearing in mind that avoiding risk is the most desirable, and
that PPE is the least desirable. Evaluate Residual Risk and assess the job.

2.8 Completed Risk Assessments:

Copies of all site specific risk assessments are to be dated and signed by the Branch Manager and forwarded to
the Health & Safety Manager for approval BEFORE sending them to the Contractor.

Site Address: Newton Longville CE School

School Drive
Newton Longville
Buckinghamshire
MK17 0BZ

Date: 08/02/2018
Assessed By: Jake Lee

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 Unloading of Commercial vehicles
Hazard
Glass slipping through
hands during manual
handling operations
Glass being dropped
during manual handling
operations
Inadvertent vehicle
movement causing load
to fall from glass carrier.
Operatives/Passers- by
being struck by
manually handled or
suspended loads.
Hazard Effect x Probability = Risk Minimise By Residual
Cuts to hands/arms: L L L 1. Wherever practicable and appropriate use lifting L
Amputation; fingers M aids in place of manual handling operations
2. Wear protective gloves and cuffs.
3. Ensure that the risk is supervised and controlled
by a nominated, competent person.
Cuts to feet/legs: L L L 1. Use lifting aids wherever practicable. Do not L
attempt to lift excessive weights manually.
2. Ensure that a full appreciation of the size,
Amputation; toes H characteristics and weight of the load is made
prior to starting operations.
M 3. Wear protective footwear and aprons.
Crushing: H L M 1. Park vehicle in a way so as not to require L
Head Injury: H M movement during loading operations.
Fractures: M M 2. Once parked in a suitable position, apply hand
Cuts, bruising: L L break, switch ignition off engine and remove keys
from
3. Keep personnel off and out of vehicles during
loading/off-loading.
Head Injury: H L M 1. Ensure that adequate clearance is left around the
Fractures: M M vehicle and working routes
Cuts, bruising: L L 2. Ensure that only authorised personnel are in the
vicinity of the operation and that correct protective
clothing is worn.
3. Ensure that the task is supervised and controlled
by a nominated, competent person.
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Incorrect loading of Crushing: H L M
vehicle causes load to Head Injury: H L M
topple during operation Fractures: M L M
or in subsequent transit. Cuts, bruising: L L L
Traffic Incident: H L M

Final Assessment: Safe to proceed with task in accordance with the recommended safety measures. Overall Risk Low

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 Site Glazing - Ground/Same Level - Minimum Lift

Hazard Hazard Effect x Probability = Risk Minimise By Residual

Glass falling from glass Traffic Incident: H L M 1. Ensure that glass is always transported on a L
carrier or breaking suitably designed vehicle
during transit 2. Ensure that the weight of glass loaded onto an
exterior rack does not cause the vehicle to stand
unevenly or the rack to lose its angle of inclination
(not less than 5° or greater than 6°).
3. Ensure that drivers are aware of the maximum
load carrying capacity of racks and prevent this
limit from being exceeded
4. Ensure that checks on glass carriers are carried
out in accordance with manufacturer's
instructions.
5. Before departure, ensure that drivers, check that
loads are correctly and safely stacked on the
vehicle. After a delivery has been made the
remaining load is to be checked to ensure that it is
stable, not unevenly distributed and still properly
secure.
6. Where a customer arrives to take away glass on
their own transport, that person should be asked
to check that the glass is correctly stacked on the
vehicle and safe to be transported on a public
highway. Company operatives should comply with
any reasonable requirements of the customer in
this respect.

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Glass being dropped Crushing: H H M 1. Before unloading glass from the vehicle ensure L
during unloading or Fractures: M M M that the route from the vehicle to the site is as
whilst being manually Cuts & Bruises: M L clear as possible, and that as far as is reasonably
transported from the practicable the general public are warned of the
vehicle to the site. potential hazard.
2. Where it becomes necessary to carry large sheets
of glass through public thoroughfares such as
shopping precincts, guides should attempt to clear
a safe route through.
3. Ensure that sufficient personnel are available to
carry the load safely.

Members of the public Fractures: M M M 1. Ensure that so far as is reasonably practicable, L

or customer staff Cuts & Bruises L suitable and adequate warning rnarkers are
colliding with glass or positioned in such a way as to prevent passers-
operatives during by from entering the hazard zone
glazing work 2. If work has to be left incomplete for short periods it
is to be left in such a way as to prevent
inadvertent injury to others. Where possible a
company operative should remain on site at all
times during the glazing operation.
3. A site is never to be left unattended in a
hazardous state.

Injury caused during Eye damage: H H M 1. All work is to be carried out under supervision. L
removal of broken glass Amputation: H H M 2. Protective clothing and equipment is to be worn.
from frame and Cuts and bruising: L L L 3. Induction and on-going training addresses glass
subsequent boarding Strain injury: M M L handling techniques.
and re-glazing.

Final Assessment: Safe to proceed with task in accordance with the recommended safety measures. Overall Risk Low

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 Site Glazing - Working from Access Equipment - Extra Lift

Hazard Hazard Effect x Probability = Risk Minimise By Residual

Operatives and or Death H L M 1. Ensure the task is supervised by a nominated, L
materials falling from Severe Fractures H competent person.
access equipment Internal Injury H 2. Ensure that access equipment is hired/purchased
e.g.; ladders, from approved suppliers that it is checked prior to use
and that unserviceable equipment is withdrawn from
scaffolding, mobile use. Regular checks are to be carried out by a
towers. competent person.
3. All scaffolding is to be erected, periodically checked
and dismantled by competent persons only. Particular
attention is to be paid to the adequate and sound
fixing of handrails, toe-boards and working platforms.
Where appropriate adequate. consideration should be
given to the use of safety harnesses
4. Ensure that ladders are correctly positioned and
securely fixed in place before use.
5. Ensure that sufficient personnel are available to
handle tools and materials, and that adequate and
suitable lifting aids are provided.
6. Ensure that operatives are adequately and suitably
trained in manual handling techniques and are
wearing the correct PPE.
7. Do not allow working platforms to become over-
loaded or over-crowded to the degree that control is
hampered or lost.
8. Ensure that adequate and suitable hazard warning is
pre-positioned prior to work commencing and that as
the job proceeds that marking is maintained at a
comparable level.
9. Where considered appropriate use netting
underneath scaffolding and towers.
10. Ensure that suitable consideration is given to
weather and lighting conditions when planning
operations involving working from height
Final Assessment: Safe to proceed with task in accordance with the recommended safety measures. Overall Risk Low

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 Glass Cutting and Processing

Hazard Hazard Effect x Probability = Risk Minimise By Residual

Packed glass not Crushing: H L M 1. Ensure that only trained and authorised persons are L
correctly seated prior to allowed to operate cranes or mechanical lifting gear.
release of glass lifting 2. Ensure that operatives are instructed in the use of all
frame types of lifting equipment and ancillaries e.g.; wire
ropes slings, chains and lifting frames and are shown
how to safely attach and detach them from various
types of loads

Collision with Serious Head Injury : H L M 1. Ensure that only trained and authorised persons are L
suspended glass loads. Amputation: H L M allowed to operate cranes or mechanical lifting gear.
Lacerations: L L L 2. Ensure that operatives are instructed in the use of all
types of lifting equipment and ancillaries e.g.; wire
ropes slings, chains and lifting frames and are shown
how to safely attach and detach them from various
types of loads.
3. Ensure that as with all handling procedures, suitable
and adequate PPE is worn at all times.
4. Ensure that personnel are not allowed to stand under
or pass directly underneath suspended loads.
5. Ensure that where glass is being handled floor areas
are left free of obstructions, thus allowing operatives a
means of escape should an accident occur.

Injury from manual Amputation: H L M 1. Ensure that operatives are properly and adequately L
handling operations Lacerations: M L M trained in glass handling techniques.
Strains: L L M 2. Ensure that as with all handling procedures, suitable
and adequate PPE is worn at all times.
3. Ensure that floor areas are kept clean and tidy.
4. Ensure that adequate personnel are assigned to
manual handling operations, and whether possible
always use mechanical lifting as opposed to manual
handling.

Injury caused by: Strangulation: H L M 1. Ensure that only trained and authorised persons are L
entrapment in Amputation: H L M allowed to operate, service or carry out maintenance
rotating Eye/Facial Injury: H L M on machinery

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machinery. Lacerations: H L M 2. Ensure that operatives are properly trained in the use
Injury caused by: Fractures: M of machinery.
flying particles from 3. Ensure that dangerous parts of machinery are suitably
drills, wheels or and adequately guarded and that the use of machines
with guards removed is prohibited.
discs. 4. Ensure that pre-start up checks are carried out e.g.; to
confirm that emergency cut-outs are operating,
correctly.
5. Ensure that loose clothing or hair is not allowed to
come into contact with dangerous moving parts.
6. Ensure that appropriate PPE is worn at all times when
operating machinery.
7. Ensure that operating areas around machinery are
kept clean and free of obstruction.
8. Ensure that unauthorised personnel, e.g.; office staff or
the public are not allowed in the vicinity of dangerous
machinery.
9. Ensure that appropriate warning signs are suitably
positioned and kept clearly visible.
10. Ensure that machinery is maintained in safe working
condition by persons competent to carry out authorised
maintenance

Final Assessment: Safe to proceed with task in accordance with the recommended safety measures. Overall Risk Low

Welding

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 Hazard Hazard Effect x Probability = Risk Minimise By Residual
Electrocution Death: H L M 1. Observe all precautions as for general electrical safety L
Severe Burns : H L M 2. Use insulated flooring

Eye damage from the Irritation/Temporary M M 1. Ensure that only trained and authorised operatives L
effects of arc. impaired vision: L carry out welding and wear the correct PPE
2. Ensure the use of adequate screening.

Excessive exposure to Over-heating and burns of M M 1. Ensure adequate protection by using adequate PPE. L
ultra-violet radiation. the skin: M

Throat irritation: L M M 1. Ensure adequate ventilation NIL

Effects of fumes and Catarrh Nipping of the eyes M M 2. Ensure that maximum exposure limits (MELs) are not
gases Metal fume fever: L working rates make it unlikely in the extreme that
exceeded. (Calculations show that current MELs will
ever be exceeded).

Spontaneous Death or Severe Burns; H L M 1. Ensure that overalls are kept free of oil and grease or L
Combustion other flammable materials.

Explosion. Death: H L M 1. Ensure that welding is carried out away from sources L
Severe Burns: H L M of open explosive/flammable substances.
2. Ensure that all tanks and vessels containing
flammable materials are thoroughly purged before
welding takes place.

Final Assessment: Safe to proceed with task in accordance with the recommended safety measures. Overall Risk Low

Site Installation of Aluminium Systems

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 Hazard Hazard Effect x Probability = Risk Minimise By Residual
Falls from Roofs Death: H L M 1. Ensure that operatives are aware of the precautions to L
Fractures: H L M be taken when working at height.
Abrasions: M L M 2. Fix a prominent permanent warning notice at the
approach to any fragile roof.
3. Never walk on fragile material such as asbestos
cement or glass.
4. Never walk on valley gutters, roof ridges or purlins.
5. Use crawling boards.
6. Unsure the edges are protected by parapets or guard-
rails.
7. Unless absolutely necessary do not go onto roofs in
bad weather.

Electrocution from Death: H L M 1. Follow general safety rules for working with electricity. L
portable tools. Severe Burns: H L M 2. Ensure that all tools and equipment are tested for safe
use.
3. Wherever possible use 110 volt transformers.

Falls from Ladders Death: H L M 1. Ensure that ladders are secured against slipping by tying
Fractures: H L M at the top and wherever possible secure at the sides and L
at the foot. As a minimum, where it is not possible to lash
Abrasions: M L M a ladder it must be footed.
2. Ensure that ladders extend at least 1 m above the
landing place, or the highest rung in use.
3. Arrange ways of carrying tools and materials up and down
so that both hands are free to grip the ladder
4. Ensure that ladder stays or similar devices are used to
avoid placing ladders against a fragile surface such as
plastic gutters.
5. Never place ladders where there is danger from moving
vehicles, overhead cranes or electricity lines.
6. Ensure that ladders have level and firm footings. Never
use unsteady bases such as oil drums, boxes or planks.
Do not support ladders on their rungs.
7. Ensure that extending ladders have an overlap of at least
3 rungs.
8. Set ladders at the most suitable angle - a slope of 4 units
up to each one out from the base.
9. Ensure that ladders are regularly checked for defects.
Never use damaged or homemade ladders. These must
be taken out of use and destroyed or repaired.
10. Follow similar rules with stepladders and trestles.

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Injury during transport & Amputation : H L M 1. Ensure that all operatives are adequately and suitably L
handling of trained in handling techniques and that wherever
Lacerations: M M M
materials/components possible mechanical lifting is used as opposed to
Strains: M M M
Abrasions: L L L manual handling.
2. Ensure that routes to and from vehicles and working
areas are free of obstruction and that where possible
measures are taken to warn the public of the transit of
materials.
3. Ensure that the appropriate PPE is worn.
4. Ensure that teams are given clear unhurried
instructions by one nominated, competent person.

Falls from Mobile Scaffolds Death: H L M 1. Ensure that supplier's instructions are adhered to when L
erecting scaffolding and towers and that it is carried out by
Fractures: H L M competent persons.
Abrasions: M L M 2. Ensure that during windy weather mobile scaffolds are tied to
the building, anchored and outriggers are fitted.
3. Ensure that all guard-rails and toeboards are fitted.
4. Ensure that safe means of access is provided to the working
platforms.
5. Ensure that mobile towers are used on firm and level ground.
6. Ensure that the working platform is clear of people and
materials when being moved. Move only by pulling or pushing
the base.
7. Ensure that wheels are fixed to the scaffold, turned outwards
to provide maximum base dimensions and wheel brakes are
locked on.
8. Ensure that the working platform is not overloaded.
9. Ensure that the tower is tied to the building if it must be left
unattended

Final Assessment: Safe to proceed with task in accordance with the recommended safety measures. Overall Risk Low

Generic COSHH Assessment

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 Hazard Hazard Effect x Probability = Risk Minimise By Residual
Inadvertent Ingestion of Poisoning: H L M 1. Ensure that personnel are trained to read and L
hazardous substances. Tissue damage: M L M understand labels on substances prior to use.
2. Ensure that personnel are trained in the awareness
of the potential hazards of swallowing harmful
substances.
3. Provide adequate information and training to
encourage all employees to wash their hands
thoroughly after using chemicals.
4. Keep food and drink away from working areas.
5. Ensure that adequate supplies of clean water are
available.
6. Ensure that personnel are trained to understand that
aspiration (vomiting) should never be encouraged or
forced if harmful substances have been swallowed.
The substance can cause at least as much damage
on the way back up as it did during digestion.
Aspiration has been known to cause cardiac arrest.

Damage to eyes by Irritation: L L L 1. Ensure that personnel are trained to read and L
Hazardous substances Temporary or understand labels on substances prior to use.
2. Ensure that adequate and appropriate eye protection
permanent blindness: H L M is available and used in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions e.g.; Health & Safety
information on Product Data Sheets.
3. Ensure that an adequate supply of clean water is
available for rinsing/washing.

Skin damage caused Irritation: L L L 1. Ensure that personnel are trained to read and L
by prolonged contact. Tissue Damage: L L L understand labels on substances prior to use.
2. Ensure that adequate and appropriate hand
Dermatitis: H L M protection is available and used in accordance with
Allergic reaction: H L M the manufacturer's instructions e.g.; Health & Safety
information on Product Data Sheets.
3. Ensure that personnel are trained in the use of
barrier creams and that they are available for use.
4. Ensure that personnel are trained in the correct
handling procedure for chemicals e.g.; do not tool
cartridge sealants with the finger.
5. Provide adequate information and training to
encourage all employees to wash their hands
thoroughly after using chemicals.
6. Ensure that adequate supplies of clean water are

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Injury caused by Irritation: L L L 1. Ensure that personnel are trained to read and L
inhalation. Tissue Damage L L L understand labels on substances prior to use.
2. Ensure that adequate ventilation is available.
Death: H L M 3. Avoid working in confirmed spaces if at all possible.
4. If necessary or requested provide adequate PPE
e.g.; masks.
5. Never mix chemicals unless it is safe to do so (refer
to Data Sheets) - mixing household bleach and toilet
powders forms chlorine gas which can be lethal.

Final Assessment: Safe to proceed with task in accordance with the recommended safety measures. Overall Risk Low

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 Method Statement
This method statement is to be read in conjunction with the attached
risk assessments and the Didcot Glass & Glazing Ltd
Health and Safety Policy.

Description of the General door/window fitting/replacement/repair/cladding/Soffits

Task/Activity:

Project Name: Newton Longville CE School Project Ref: 26467

Site Address/ Newton Longville CE School Start Date/Time: 10/02/2018

Location: School Drive Longville
Buckinghamshire MK17 0BZ Finish Date/Time: 18/02/2018

Personnel involved: Name Position/Trade

Matt Foley Senior Glazing Technician
Adam Lee Glazing Technician/Carpenter
Adam Brazier Glazing Technician

Line Manager: Jake Lee Position: Managing Tel: 01491 834 038
Director

Key Plant and Tools • Chop saw, jig-saw

Required: • Spanners, Screwdrivers, Chisels, Stanley knife, Pliers, Hammers,
Hand Saws, Files and other small tools
• Wrecking bar
• Lump hammer
• Hammer drill
• Reciprocating saw
• Battery powered cordless drill/screwdrivers
• Work bench
Key Materials • Miscellaneous trims and packing
Required: • UPVc doors and door frames
• Replacement UPVc windows and associated frames
• Miscellaneous hinges, brackets, locks and fixings
• PVA Wood Glue/Adhesive
• Expanding builders foam
• Gripfill
Other Essential • Podium steps
Equipment: • Clamps
• Fire extinguisher
• First aid kit
• Inspection lamp
• Dust sheets
• Hop-ups
• Crawl boards
Specific Identified Please refer to the attached risk assessments. The key hazards are:
Residual Hazards: • Manual handling
• Use of power tools
• Working at height
• Slips, trips and falls
Specific Staff
Training
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Requirements A competent and experienced site supervisor will be appointed to
manage and oversee the works, including on-site health and safety.

All operatives are to receive information and instruction on the content

of this method statement and the attached risk assessments. All
operatives are to receive a site safety induction prior to the
commencement of works.

All operatives using power tools are to have received suitable and
sufficient training in the use of the equipment. Only those considered
competent to use such equipment shall be permitted to operate such
tools.

All operatives are to receive training on safe manual handling

techniques and asbestos awareness.

All operatives are also to receive training in safe working practices for
work at height and are to be advised that the use of step-ladders/ladders
shall only be used where there is no other suitable alternative, such as full
access scaffold, mobile tower scaffold or MEWP.

All work is to be carried out by competent experienced window fitters, as

a company we are registered with FENSA to ensure that we maintain
their high standards of workmanship for certification.

A record of all training shall be maintained and will be available on

request.

Sequence of 1. Liaise with the client prior to the start of works to determine start
Operations dates and durations for the works. Advise the client of the hazards
associated with the works.

2. Ensure all materials, parts and equipment have been ordered and
are available for the start of works.

3. On Commencement of works, prepare the site for work by advising

the residents of the property of the scope of works and the restrictions
that will be placed upon the working area in terms of where the client
and other contractors can and cannot go whilst the works are being
undertaken.

4. Carry out a visual inspection of the work area to ensure that the
required works are as per the specification and that no additional
works or materials are likely to be required. Check to see if any
suspect substances, such as asbestos are present. If additional works
are required, or any suspicious substances have been identified,
contact head office immediately and advise the client.

5. Deliver all parts and materials to site, ensuring that appropriate care
is taken when manual handling large, heavy or awkward shaped
objects, such as heavy glazed units.

6. Cover all affected areas of flooring, soft furnishings, white goods

and other items with dust sheets or other appropriate protective
sheets to prevent any damage being caused to them.

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 Door Replacement/Installation

7.
This should be carried out in strict accordance with the
manufacturers' recommendations and in the sequence specified by
the manufacturer. Before starting work ensure that the correct door
and frame sizes have been supplied, together with all the necessary
ironmongery, locks and fixings etc.
Sequence of
Operations

8. Where applicable any existing door should first be removed by removing the hinges
from the door frame. The existing door frame can then be removed from the wall; this
will be done by cutting through the frame and levering the frame away from the wall
with a wrecking bar.

9. Carefully remove all old fixings and other parts of the door frame assembly from the
wall and dispose of safely in the site skip.

10. Prior to the fitting of the new door and door frame, the walls must be checked to ensure that
they are sound and secure, and suitable for the fittings to be used. Where sections of the wall
are damaged or are not suitable, the area should be made good or alternative fixings used.

11. Clean the area and prepare the recess for the installation of the new door frame. Fit the frame
into position, ensuring a tight fit, checks should also be made to ensure the frame is plumb
and square.

12. Use packers where necessary to secure and level the frame in position and then drill through
the frame into the masonry/stud wall for the frame fixings. A minimum of 3 frame fixings
should be used on each element of the door frame.

13. Once the frame fixings have been inserted and securely fixed /tightened, any voids at the back
of the frame should be filled with expanding foam to provide added protection against the
weather/water ingress and from unwanted noise.

14. The door hinges can then be fitted to the frame and the door hung on the frame and the door
furniture added, this will involve simple hand tools and electric screwdrivers etc.

15. The glazed panels can then be carefully lifted into position, grip gloves should be worn at all
times when lifting glazed units and for large panels a minimum of 2 persons should be used
to lift and secure the panels in place. The use of suction lifters should also be used to provide a
safe and secure grip when lifting large and heavy glass panels/units.

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Sequence of 16. The door should then be tested to ensure that it opens and closes
Operations smoothly without rubbing or catching, if necessary the hinges and
door should be adjusted to ensure a suitable fit.

17. Once the door has been suitably adjusted, the remaining door
locks, handles and other ironmongery can be fitted into the pre-
formed recesses and secured into place.

18. The door frame should then be trimmed and sealed both internally
and externally and the area cleaned and made good.

19. Remove all rubbish, scrap and waste materials/packaging from the
premises and dispose of appropriately. Thoroughly vacuum and
clean through the area and all transit routes leaving the property in
a clean and tidy state.

Window Installation

20. This should be carried out in strict accordance with the

manufacturers' recommendations and in the sequence specified by
the manufacturer. All work will also be carried out in strict
accordance with FENSA requirements.

21. Before starting work ensure that the correct window sizes have
been supplied, together with the necessary fixtures and fittings.

22. Where applicable the existing windows should first be removed

by removing the hinges from the window frame. The existing
widow frame can then be removed from the wall; this will be
done by cutting through the frame and levering the frame work
from the wall with a wrecking bar.

23. The old windows and frames will be

removed from site and disposed of via a
licensed waste carried for disposal at a
licensed waste site.

24. All work will generally be carried out from the inside of the
property, however, where work is being carried out on floors other
than the ground floor, or where work is carried out on the ground
floor and level of the ground outside of the window is more than
1.5m below the sill height AND where the internal sill height is less
than 910mm (or 950mm on properties constructed after April 2005)
above the internal floor level, then additional measures must be
implemented to safeguard against falls through the open window
aperture. This is to ensure compliance with the Work at Height
Regulations 2005. In such instances where the sill height is below
910mm (or 950mm on new properties) either a temporary hand rail
at 950mm must be erected; or those carrying out the works, must
wear a full body harness with a lanyard attached to a suitable
anchor point.

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Sequence of 25. Prior to the fitting of the new window and window frame, the walls
Operations must be checked to ensure that they are sound and that any old
fixings have been removed and disposed of. Where sections of the
wall have been damaged or are not suitable, the area should be
made good or alternative fixings used.

26. Clean the area and prepare the recess for the installation of the
new windows. Fit the new window frame into position, ensuring
a tight fit and ensuring that the frame is plumb and square.

27. Use packers where necessary to secure the frame in position and
then drill through the frame into the masonry wall for the frame
fixings. A minimum of 2 frame fixings should be used on each
element of the window frame, though for long windows additional
fixings will be required.

28. Once the frame fixings have been inserted and securely fixed
/tightened, the back of the frame should be filled with expanding
foam to provide added protection against the weather, water
ingress and from unwanted noise.

29. Where applicable the individual windows openings can be inserted

and fixed to the window frame with the hinges. Generally all
windows and frames should be supplied pre-assembled prior to
arriving on site.

30. Once the windows and frames have been installed, the glazing
units can be inserted. Each unit should be installed and secured into
position with the appropriate beading/seals. The glazed panels can
then be carefully lifted into position, grip gloves should be worn at
all times when lifting glazed units and for large panels a minimum
of 2 persons should be used to lift and secure the panels in place.
The use of suction lifters should also be used to provide a safe and
secure grip when lifting large and heavy glass panels/units.

31. The windows should then be tested to ensure that they open and
close smoothly without rubbing or catching, if necessary the hinges
should be adjusted to ensure a suitable fit.

32. The window frame should then be trimmed and sealed both
internally and externally and the area made good.

33. Upon completion of the works, Didcot Glass & Glazing will remove
all rubbish, scrap and waste materials/packaging from the premises
and dispose of appropriately. Thoroughly vacuum and clean
through the area and all transit routes leaving the property in a
clean and tidy state.

34. Care must be taken to ensure that the glass is not broken and that
when handling glass and windows, that appropriate gloves are
worn.

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Sequence of 35. Didcot Glass & Glazing have a a Tidy Site is a Safe Site policy and
Operations in this respect all employees are required to remove and dispose of
waste as it is generated, leaving a clean and tidy site at all times. All
waste is to be segregated where applicable and placed into the
appropriate waste containers/skips. At the end of each working
day, a check is to be made to ensure that all waste has been
removed from the site and placed into the appropriate waste
containers/skips and that the site is left in a clean and tidy state.

Temporary At the end of each shift, ensure that all working areas are left tidy, safe
Supports and Props and secure and remove or cover anything which may constitute a trip
needed to facilitate hazard, or result in a danger to other workers/persons.
the works:

Method of Access Access and egress to the working area will be via the front/rear doors
and Egress to the of the premises, access to the first floor will be via the internal
work area: staircase.

In areas where external access is needed all work will be carried out
from full access scaffolds or tower scaffolds, the use of ladders will not
be permitted for use as a working platform.

Fall Do not store tools or materials on top of working platforms or around

Protection holes in the floor when working above ground level.
Measures:
Exclusion zones shall also be established in the area beneath all such
works, to protect others from the risk of falling tools, equipment and
materials etc. Access scaffolds are to be used for all external work at
height to provide a safe working platform and protection from falls, all
scaffolds will be provided with close boarded
platforms, toe boards and double handrails in full
accordance with the Work at Height Regulations 2005.

Harmful
Hazardous For the
Substances: Harmful/ Very Environment Highly Explosive
Irritant Corrosive Flammable
Very
toxic Oxidising

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Applicable: No Yes No No No No No

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Required Personnel Other:
Protective Equip.: YES YES
1. Hi-Viz

2. Coveralls

Safety Hard Safety Hearing Respiratory Eye 3.

Boots Hats Gloves Protection YES
Protection Protection
YES 4.
YES
5.

YES 6.

7.

8.

At all times When using When using

When using When using
selected power selected power
At all times power tools power tools
tools tools

Emergency Call 999 and advise the appropriate emergency services

Procedures:
Isolate any plant, machinery or other equipment.

Do NOT move the injured person unless it is absolutely necessary and

they are in danger by remaining where they are.

Keep the injured person warm and dry.

Inform the site manager and head office.

Name of On-Site First Aider:

Matt Foley
A first aid box is available within
First Aid Box Location: each of the company's vehicles.
First Aid
Facilities:
First aid
Location of Nearest Hospital:
Milton Keynes Hospital
T: 01908 660033
Standing Way, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5LD

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Other Information All plant, machinery, tools and equipment will be inspected on each
& Comments: occasion before it is used and in accordance with the manufacturers and
statutory requirements. If any defects are identified, the equipment
shall be taken out of use and replaced.

Didcot Glass & Glazing are aware of the potential health hazards
presented by hand arm vibration (HAV) and whole body vibration
(WBV), the use of tools such as angle grinders which can be responsible
for HAV will therefore be limited to reduce the effects of HAV, a limit of
10 minutes (max.) will be placed on the usage of such tools for each
individual. There must then be a break of at least 20 minutes before the
tool, or another similar tool is used again

Other Information The use of low vibration tools will be utilised where possible, only low
& Comments: vibration models will be purchased and when tools are being hired,
consideration is to be given to lower vibration models.

As with vibration, low noise tools will be selected where appropriate,

consideration has been given to the selection of appropriate tools in this
method statement and quieter methods of working are selected where
appropriate.

All work will be undertaken by qualified competent persons with experience of the
type of work described above, and in all cases in full accordance with the company's
Health and Safety Policy.

Reviewed By: Jack Parish, NEBOSH

Position: Health & Safety Advisor

Date: 08.02.2018

Signature: JParish
Action Note if Applicable:

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Method Statement Briefing Record

Briefing delivered by: Jake Lee

Position: Managing Director

Date: TBC
Name (Print) Signature Date

Matt Foley
Adam Lee
Adam Brazier

We (the undersigned) have read and understood the attached method statement and will comply with the specified requirements and control

measures. If the work activity changes or deviates from that originally envisaged, we will seek further advice and request an amended method

statement.

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