METHOD STATEMENT

SITE SET UP AND

GENERAL SITE OPERATIONS
(Inclusive of main demolition and
Temporary faade retention )
FOR
34 & 35 Thames Street
AT
Windsor

Job Number :
Date
:
Compiled by :

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TBC
9th Feb 16
Adrian Kenny on behalf of first direct contractors

Contents

Aim of this Document

Enabling Works

The Site

The Site Set-Up

Accommodation/Site Compound

Temporary / Existing Services

Emergency Access / Egress

Site Security / Public Segregation / Safety

Protection of the General Public

Control of dust and noise pollution

Control of traffic

Management of materials

Environmental Sensitive Areas and Control of Waste Material

Enclosures

Below documents will be provided prior to site commencement

Site Set Up Drawing
Site Set Up and General Site operation Risk Assessments
Setting Up Site /
Environmental Hazards
Fire Safety on Construction Sites
Construction Safety Programme to be developed prior to site commencement

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Aim of this Document

This document has been produced to outline the methods of control for the general
operation on the site. It should be read in conjunction with the construction phase
Health and Safety Plan (construction phase health safety plan will be developed and
approved before construction commences), where specific method statements, risk
assessments and COSHH assessments are scheduled to be produced at the
appropriate times throughout the project duration (detailed construction risk
assessments and method statements will be approved before any works are to
commence). This document is provided to inform all parties of our plans for the site
set up, asbestos removal and the demolition process which will also align with the
tender requirements set out ref temporary works and 3rd party segregation. It will be
circulated to Subcontractors and other interested parties as a source of key
information to aid their risk assessment/method statement preparation. Such
documents will be used to manage the control measures required for this live
environment in terms of logistical constraints to the Thames st and surrounding
properties which are in use. Regular reviews will be implemented with the clients
site representative which will help us to refine controls prior to works commencing.
This sets out the initial risk control guidelines which can then be used to build on and
develop tighter control measures which meet everyones requirements. A pre start
planning for risk workshop will be arranged prior to site commencement which will
set out the control measures for the majority of the site risks, this will also be used to
aid the auditing process of the site documents to ensure compliance.
Full safety logistical plans will develop and used for inductions and a communication
tool for all stakeholders
The asbestos as noted on appendix B of the R&D survey will be removed by a
competent and licensed contractor please see R&D surveys
This document will be used alongside other documentation which has been be
developed by the structural engineers referencing sequence for the retention system
and the demolition works

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The Site

Welfare and safety systems established, Asbestos removal, faade retention, pigeon
soil removal, soft demolition, temp works and main demolition works to align with
clients brief
The works will be carried out in normal working hours'. As per the planning
conditions set out in the tender documentation
Delivery waiting area ( times ) will also be adhered too and delivery schedules will be
implemented to manage this process. All deliveries and collections will be policed on
and off site. Early arrival may be required but no works will commence until
permitted hours allow such
Our site offices and compound will be situated on an agreed existing floor using
temporary offices and welfare facilities. Material storage will be within the building
and segregated from site traffic areas. The welfare and safety systems will be in
place before any works commence, along with temporary safety lighting and service
isolations. This will ensure site meets health and safety standards. The welfare unit
will need to relocated at an point in to the external temporary facade and scaffold
system. This will be located to the top platform area. Full temporary works design
will be in place and approved before any scaffold and retention system is put in
place
There is an existing foul drainage system on site which will be used for our
temporary toilets.

Liaison will be established with the existing occupied premises

and continued throughout the contract. Existing drains will be used for both areas of
the welfare
Access to the site will be gained through the existing access road from Thames
Street, site parking area will be off site for the use by sub-contractors. This will be
established prior to commencement. Site access will be required to the existing front
faade at the ground floor. All elevations need to be worked on however the 1 m

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rule will apply during the main demolition process. Demolition zones will be
segregated and coordinated with the relevant parties. Site access will be from
Thames St including fire exit routes. Materials and the like will be distributed via the
scaffold with the appropriate hoists and loading bays. Loading bay to the external
scaffold will be designed and approved. External scaffold and retention will be fully
sealed for public protection ensuring no risk of materials falling including dust
leakage

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The Site Set-Up

To be read in conjunction with site set up drawings (Appendix A) which indicate all
aspects required for the site set up of this project. Please see safety logistics plans
The drawings show details of the following:

Layout of site offices, compound, stores and welfare facilities. This will be kept
to a minimum due to available space albeit safety standards will be met

Temporary and Existing services. Service isolations and controlled permits will
be issued for works on existing services. Isolations permits will be issued
before any works commence

Site access for plant, personnel and emergency services. From the main street
and all deliveries will be policed by a competent banks man

Traffic circulation routes on site detailed construction zones will be

implemented and phased plans will be agreed with the relevant parties. This is
critical for the faade retention and demolition, temporary works demolition
sequence will be agreed with the temporary works engineers and coordinator

No on site car parking. To be reviewed with local car park premises. This will be
tabled with supply chain members at the order stage so that they can sort
alternative arrangements.

Perimeter hoarding and fencing barriers will be erected to enclose our site
offices, welfare and storage zones ( internal arrangements ). Solid hoarding
and protection will be provided to external areas as and when required, once
the scaffold retention system is in place. Scaffold permits and the like will be
coordinated with the relevant authorities and a detailed scaffold protection plan
will be provided to such . Flexible secure barriers will be used for works which
progress at a pace ( internal works ). Works will be segregated from the
members of public and scaffold will be erected in accordance with safety
guidelines and the requirements set out by the local authority. Scaffold

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illumination and the like will be installed as required, along with and alarm
system to prevent 3rd party access during out of hours

Site signage (main and safety)

First Aid post

Fire Points

Fire/Emergency Assembly Point

Rubbish skip areas these will be segregated to Thames passage albeit

deliveries and the like will be managed on a just in time basis. Deliveries will be
scheduled within our management protocols

Rubbish removal will be distributed horizontal along the relevant floor, out to the
scaffold and through chutes into a grab wagon which will enable a quick
turnaround adhering to the limits imposed by local authorities

Material storage areas. Designated areas within the building and relocated to
align with progress

Environmentally sensitive areas. An environmental management plan will be

developed and will highlight the control measures such as noise and noise
pollution

Control of waste material. As above. Timings will be managed and banks man
in place at all times during the removal process

Liquid storage in bunded area. At an agreed location and to align with our fire
Marshalls fire prevention plans

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Accommodation/Site Compound

All site accommodation will be located within the site and includes the following
temporary buildings internally and then relocated to the external scaffold area

Site Managers Office / Meeting Room

Site Canteen

Drying / Changing Rooms inc in the site canteen

Toilet Block

Sub-Contractor Accommodation and Facilities this will be minimal due to the

site constraints and restrictions

Site storage container

Also located within or adjacent to the compound area are: within the existing building

Lockable storage container

Car parking off site

First Aid post

Fire points

Emergency muster point

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Temporary / Existing and New Services

Temporary Services
Mains power will be connected direct from the premises if available.
Other than that we will arrange a silenced generator (generator will be a
last resort and primary plan is to connect to existing services), liaison
with client team , and the supply chain will be required to ensure correct
connection. Water supply will be taken from the site. Site toilet will be
placed over existing foul drainage if possible/ drains will be connected to
the nearest foul manhole. We hope to connect to the existing facility and
will install meters to record our usage. Power and the like will be
connected to the existing systems and tested as required. All to be
coordinated and dedicated authorised competent person will control
access to temporary supply cupboards and such areas will be locked at
all times
Existing Services
Existing live services will be located and marked up on drawings and
located on site (existing utility drawings to be made available) isolate
services before works. This work will be controlled under a safe system
of works i.e. permits to work
Existing foul drainage available.
New Services
New Water, Electrical, Gas, and Telecommunications. Connected to the
existing supplies . NA to this phase of works

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Emergency Access / Egress

Site Security / Public Segregation / Safety

The site compound will be enclosed to all open sides by barriers to prevent access to
unauthorised persons /public/ staff and other users. Site fence will be utilised for
part of the perimeter ( temporary fences until full set up is in place i.e. progressive
protection until external scaffold system is in place ). Review solid fencing to
sensitive areas, this will be done to the ground level of Thames St allowing
pedestrian access underneath the scaffold tunnel. This will be agreed and
coordinated with all parties prior to commencement. Secure barriers and the like will
be implemented to prevent access to the scaffold on Thames St. Lockable out of
hours and access removed during the working day to prevent unauthorised access
Emergency access / egress will be clearly shown on our site logistics plans. Our fire
plan will be populated to suit the existing emergency fire plan. Coordinated with
adjoining neighbours and other parties
All personnel to site will receive a site induction on arrival and site visitors will be
logged. Site rules will be adapted to suit the clients needs. This process will be
closely managed because progressive changes will determine the site rules
In the event of an emergency, we will have extinguishers in site accommodation and
fire points in the buildings as construction dictates. Fire stations to each floor
Signage in offices / canteen to show personnel procedures in the event of an
emergency plus telephone numbers for emergency services. Emergency muster
point is shown on attached plan.
Fire points/klaxons will be situated as Fire plan (all the above information will be
given on initial induction).

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Position to be established for sand / salt in compound in the event of adverse

conditions, i.e. ice.
First Aid Box / Accident Book are to be kept in Site Office. Clear signage erected
and all labour given information in site induction.

Protection of General Public

A fence will be used to enclose areas to Thames st when works is carried out during
the day. Hoardings will be erected internally to areas of major works and ground
works. High risk activities such as demolition. Temporary barriers for Thames street
and then a full plywood hoarding around the scaffold to the ground floor with
pedestrian access and illumination / protection to corners
Crowd control barriers will be used to segregate site pedestrians from moving plant.
Barriers and segregation will be managed to accommodate the progressive changes
but will not hinder the operation of the facility. A banks man will police deliveries to
the Thames building. Barriers will be installed before any activities are to commence
i.e. barriers around lorries will be used before they off load such deliveries
Warning signs will be erected on the approach and site entrance:
Warning - Site entrance
No unauthorised access. This is critical to Thames St
Visitors, sub-contractors and maintenance contractors must report to site office on
arrival
At site induction all site staff and operatives will be made aware of risks to the
general public.

They will be required to be vigilant in the case of unauthorised

personnel on site and the occupied units adjacent.

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All Visitors (Including the Design team and Clients representatives) must report to
the site office and sign the visitors log. Frequent visitors will receive a full site
induction; occasional visitors will be accompanied if they need to go on to the site.
Crane lifts will be planned and detailed site wide lifting plan will be developed to
incorporate all lifting operations inc the site hoists. No lifts will be authorised until a
lift plan is produced and agreed
All excavations will be fenced-off when the site is unattended.
Full courtesy will be given by all to the public, foul language and catcalling passersby is prohibited. The will be registered with considerate constructors
All operatives will be made aware of the above at their induction and sign in and out
on a daily basis.
A daily start of the shift gathering will be implemented on this scheme due to the
restrictions and requirements for strict control measures

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Control of Dust, Mud and Noise Pollution

Ensure curfews and restrictions are established review with the relevant liaison
officer. This will be detailed in the construction phase health and safety plan and will
be communicated to all during the induction process
Dust Mud
The main element of dust/mud will be produced from vehicles on site in dry/wet
conditions respectively. This will be limited but will be managed in the same manner .
Cleaning will be arranged within the building so to limit any mud / dust out on public
highways
A road sweeper will be deployed, when required, to keep the existing highway clean.
In addition, the following measures will be taken:

Minimise construction vehicle movements as far as practically possible and set

a five mph speed limit. Any vehicle not obeying the speed limit will be removed
from site. Sensitive / pedestrianized areas will be policed by a marshal. Only
small plant will be used for the main demolition process

Operate a wheel wash facility as weather conditions dictate ( do not anticipate

any requirement for such but will review nonetheless ). Road sweepers will be
arranged if required however we dont anticipate any issues to the temple street
scheme

Nominate a person responsible for checking areas outside the site as required,
water spray areas prior to sweeping i.e. Site entrance road and pavements. Full
segregation for works to the external facades. Detailed risk assessments will be
arranged for internal cleaning during the construction process

Where excessive dust is produced, enclose the area and use water sprays.
External works to the entrance will be carried out in line with the restricted hrs
regime. Access to be opened back up prior to opening hrs

Delivery vehicles are not to travel around the site, they are to go directly into
the dedicated drop off locations. Applies to Thames St

Lorries carrying dusty materials on and off site will have all sides enclosed.

To avoid dust from the mixing of mortar, all mortar will be delivered in tubs.
(Ready mixed). Ready mix will be used where necessary however this will be
minimal to this phase but may be a requirement for the temporary supports
works

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Any ground obstructions, which are of a size which require breaking down in
their position, will be broken up using a mechanical excavator/breaker. Water
sprays will be used. Dont anticipate any large obstructions albeit the main
entrance area will require a detailed methodology for the like of temporary
design and works operation. Small plant and hand tools will be used for the
main demolition and works will commence from top down maintain a 1m strip to
adjoin buildings for boundary requirements. Hand arm vibration will be
measured within the site specific risk assessments

Any rubbish skips which have dusty materials stored will be sheeted or lidded.
Plan is to distribute waste via chutes and to a grab wagon

All dust producing activities will be monitored daily by site staff. If the actions
we take are not effective, we will re-analyse the situation and improve the
method of work as appropriate.

Noise levels will be minimal, but will carry out meter reading due to close
proximity of occupied building and then monitored.

Soft demolition works will be managed effectively and the agreed safe system
of work will be coordinated and agreed before any works commence. Access
zones to be drawn up on a site logistics / phasing plan and agreed with all
parties. See our tender programme. Detailed short term programmes will be
drawn up on a weekly basis and forthcoming activities will be agreed as
required

Noise
Noisy external operations will be restricted to the following working hours:
Sensitive work will commence on an early shift basis

Monday to Friday
Saturday and Sunday

as detailed in the tender documents

ditto above

A sound meter will available (via the Safety Advisor) for the purpose of
monitoring levels of noise produced, and if necessary a log will be retained with
noise assessments produced as appropriate.

Type of plant envisaged, which will be diesel operated, are:

Dumpers
Breakers
Small excavators ( Bob cat )
Mixers
Forklift

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Cranes

All the plant will be monitored by site staff. They will ensure the plant is in efficient
good working order, with the appropriate plant exhaust silencers and muffling in use.
Some of these machines will be in intermittent use. When a machine is not being
used, it will be shut down.
Cranes / hi abs will be required for the installation of the temporary faade support
system. A detailed traffic management plan will be developed and approved before
the works commence
Type of plant envisaged which will be electrically operated are:-

Localised generators
Transformers
Small hand tools i.e., drills, tek guns, etc.
Breakers
MEWPS
Hoists

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The use of compressors and road breakers will be minimised as far as practically
possible.
In the event road breakers are used, they will have the appropriate sound reduction
methods fitted i.e. bags, silencers, etc. If the works are close to the general public,
the timing and method of work will have to be established to minimise disruption,
depending on the activity to be undertaken. This should be limited and the majority of
the work will be within the building itself
Operatives on site will wear appropriate ear protection for the works being
undertaken. As the general public cannot wear ear protection we will endeavour to
undertake any noisy operations away from the proximity of the site boundary,
ensuring that the measures discussed are enforced.
Hand arm vibration assessments for use of hand tools will be undertaken.

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Control of Traffic

Access to site and routes for traffic circulation are shown on the site set-up drawing.
Logistics plans to be provided during the development of the construction phase
health and safety plan
The following methods of control will be in place:

All vehicles must report to the site office on arrival. Daily start of the shift
workshops will be held prior to any commencement and the agreed daily tasks
will be coordinated, segregated and agreed with all parties. Regular safety
actions group meetings will be held to review any issues and improvements.
We will ask drivers to call the site prior to arrival so that we can arrange the
appropriate measure prior to their arrival

A 5 mph limit will be imposed for all traffic on site. Any vehicle not obeying the
speed limit will be removed from site. Look to reduce to 2 mph when works is
being carried out to the external facades

Appropriate signage will be displayed to indicate all the above points.

Vehicles should avoid reversing whenever possible, but if required, a

competent banks man must assist, and a reversing alarm should be utilised.

Site access and routes will be kept clear of any waste or other materials or
objects, which could cause an obstruction.

All excavations or obstructions which could be considered hazardous must be

clearly marked with bunting or baulks. Cones will be placed in areas that
vehicles should avoid. Excavation is minimal to the temple st scheme

Personnel working on site are required to wear Hi-Vis jackets at all times to
enable them to be seen more clearly.

Large deliveries e.g. for Steel Erection, Concrete Pours, will be co-ordinated by
Sub-Contractor and our site management. Steel works and entrance canopy
delivery will be coordinated to align with the working hrs outlined in the tender
documents

Demolition operations will be fully segregated and classed as a high risk

activity. A dedicated subcontract supervisor will be allocated to this package

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Management of Materials

The access and route for material deliveries to site, including unloading areas, are
indicated on the site set-up drawing. Site Set up drawing to be provided prior to site
commencement
Drivers delivering materials must report to the site office on arrival. Deliveries are to
be checked and signed for by authorised members of staff, using the correct
paperwork and order number. Deliveries will be scheduled and coordinated at order
stage and agreed times will be managed to minimise disruption to the retail units and
users. Drivers to call site prior to arrival
Materials are to be stored in the areas designated & are shown on the site set up
drawing.

This area will be flat, away from traffic circulation and not obstructing

access for emergency services. The restricted nature of the site dictates that the
storage areas will move as the work progresses. Delivery drivers will adhere to the
directions given by Site Staff for drop off areas.
Materials will be stacked tidily to a safe height (maximum 2 pallets), Toxic
substances will be stored in an isolated container. Flammable items will be stored
close to site offices where fire fighting equipment is available.
Valuable materials will be locked in the storage container. Fragile items will be kept
in a secure dry store.

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Environmentally Sensitive Areas and Control of Waste Material

Environmental issues
Monitor water runoff, concrete washing etc. Risk assessment will be put in place for
water discharge to suitable foul drains or bunded areas
See separate management plan
Noise / Dust pollution control measures are confirmed earlier in the report.
Public safety is paramount and we will plan, manage and safe guard the public at all
times
Waste Material
Waste material will be deposited in skips supplied by a Registered Carrier to a
licensed tipping facility. As space dictates segregated skips will be utilised to
separate inert material from licensed waste. This will apply to the grab wagon

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Risk Assessments for Initial Site Set-up & General Site Operations- such
documents will form part of the construction phase health and safety plans
which will be presented for approval.

Delivery and unloading of cabins will be coordinated with the faade retention
system
Setting up site facilities - offices, welfare and storage
Installation of temporary electrical supply
Traffic control measures
Existing services
Protection of public
Materials management
Disposal of waste materials
Fencing
Liquid pollutant
Builders skips
Use of Ladders permit system will be implemented
Use of MEWPS not anticipated on this scheme
Store and use of LPG
Use of cartridge operated fixing tools
Use of step ladders PTW system
Use of Disc Cutters and Abrasive wheels
Use of Portable Electrical Equipment
Use of Excavators not anticipated
Use of Small Dumpers
Use of Compressors and Tools
Use of Forklift Trucks possible mini tele handler once progress allows such
Access Scaffolding
Use of Mobile Tower All scaffolds will be inspected daily and signed off with
tags

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