ELITE PRECAST CONCRETE LIMITED

Halesfield Site 2

RISK ASSESSMENT
&
METHOD STATEMENT

EPC004 – HI010

Inspection / Service of Blue Silo Filters (Isolation)

 SCOPE OF WORKS

1). Isolation of Blue Silo Filter System

2). Inspection, removal, clean / replace filters on Blue Silo
3). De-isolation and Test of Blue Silo Filter System

RISK ASSESSMENT

RISK ASSESSMENT GUIDE TABLE

HAZARD PROBABILITY (PROB) FACTOR HAZARD SEVERITY (SEV) FACTOR
HIGHLY UNLIKELY 1 INSIGNIFICANT 1
REMOTE POSSIBILITY 2 MINOR - LIGHT DAMAGE 2
FAIR CHANCE 3 MODERATE - DAMAGE / INJURY 3
HIGHLY PROBABLE 4 SERIOUS DAMAGE / INJURY 4
ALMOST CERTAIN 5 DANGEROUS - FATAL 5
RISK FACTOR CALCULATION
RISK FACTOR = PROBABILITY FACTOR X SEVERITY FACTOR
RISK FACTOR CATEGORY ACTION
1-5 ACCEPTABLE ROUTINE ACTION
6-10 ACCEPTABLE EMPLOY SAFETY SYSTEMS
11-15 MARGINAL REDUCE RISK / EMPLOY ALL SAFETY SYSTEMS
16-20 UNDESIRABLE MAXIMUM CAUTION / CLOSE SUPERVISION
21-25 UNACCEPTABLE MUST NOT BE ALLOWED
ASSESSOR LEE SKINNER POSITION FITTER DOCUMENT EPC004 – HI010 DATE 25th August, 2011
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No DESCRIPTION FACTORS CONTROL MEASURES FACTORS

PROB SEV PROB SEV
A). ISOLATE PLANT PRIOR TO COMMENCING WORK
1 WORKING ON PRESSURISED SYSTEMS 5 4 1 4
A). ALL PERSONNEL TO WEAR PPE COMPLIANT TO SITE &
2 PPE 5 2 ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS AT ALL TIMES 1 3
A). NO LONE WORK IS ALLOWED WHEN WORKING AT HEIGHT.
3 WORKING AT HEIGHT 5 4 B). ADHERE TO THE COMPANY POLICY WHEN WORKING AT HEIGHT 2 4
(ATTACHED)
 Working at Height – Cement Silos
1). Lone Working
Lone working is not allowed when working at height. When carrying out inspections and maintenance work on Silos, always have an operative at floor
level. The duties of the floor level operative are to monitor the worker at height by regular voice communication, and to raise the alarm should any emergency arise. They may
also be called upon to assist in the raising and lowering of equipment and spares from ground level to the work area on the Silo top. On no account shall the floor level
operative climb up the Silo ladder or move away from the Silo area whilst someone is working at height, unless it is specifically to raise the alarm.

2). Weather Conditions

No inspections or work at height are to be carried out when;
i). There are strong winds (above 20 mph) or gusts of wind above this speed.
ii). There is a strong indication at ground level that frost and ice is forming or has formed. This will cause a slip hazard not only on the silo platform itself but also on the
access ladder rungs.
iii). Rain, (particularly if there is a threat of lightning). Platforms are constructed of durbar type floor plate and they may still become slippery when wet.

3). Control of Work Equipment & Spares

The transfer of work equipment and spares from ground level to the Silo tops and down after the work is completed may cause
hazards. Assessments are to be made prior to each task in regards to the following;
i). Can work equipment and spares be transferred up the ladder safely without impeding the person carrying the load from having full use of hand movement and grip on the
access ladder. Remember that a closed shoulder bag may catch on the ladder safety cage!
ii). Can work equipment and spares be transferred up to the Silo top by hoisting with rope. Remember to consider weight of equipment, the possibility of spillage from open
tool bags or containers, etc.
iii). Does the size and weight of spares require the use of a mobile crane to transfer the equipment safely. If so, a Lifting operation assessment shall be required.

4). Good House-keeping Practises

Working at height may cause the possible hazard of falling objects. It is vital that a high standard of house-keeping and tool management
is maintained throughout the operation. The use of containers, preferably with fasten able lids to retain small objects such as nuts and bolts. Ensure all tools are placed in a
position where they cannot be inadvertently knocked over the side of the Silo. Use barriers and signage to restrict access in and around the work area at ground level. Ensure
that the ground floor operative is positioned clear of the immediate work area and can assist in diverting any passing pedestrians away from the work area.
 METHOD STATEMENT

ASSESSOR LEE SKINNER POSITION FITTER DOCUMENT EPC004 – HI010 DATE 25th August, 2011
NUMBER

RISK
ITEM DESCRIPTION NUMBERS
1 ISOLATION OF BLUE SILO AIR FILTERS

A). REMOVE TWO ISOLATION LOCKS AND KEYS FROM FITTERS KEY SAFE. TURN SILO MAIN POWER ISOLATOR OFF (LOCATED ON REAR
SUPPORT LEG OF THE GREEN SILO) AND LOCK WITH ISOLATION LOCK. RETAIN KEY ON YOUR PERSON UNTIL READY TO DE-ISOLATE
PLANT
B). TURN OFF BLUE SILO CONTROL PANEL ISOLATOR AND LOCK OFF. RETAIN KEY ON YOUR PERSON UNTIL READY TO DE-ISOLATE
PLANT
C). CLOSE AIR SUPPLY VALVE TO THE BLUE SILO. THIS IS THE BLACK TAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BLUE SILO MARKED ‘TAP’

2 INSPECTION, REMOVAL, CLEAN / REPLACE FILTERS

A). OBSERVING THE PROTOCOLS LAID DOWN UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS FOR WORKING AT HEIGHT ON CEMENT SILOS, CLIMB THE
ACCESS LADDER TO THE FILTER PLATFORM. REMEMBER; NO LONE WORKING ALLOWED
B). UNDO THE TWO CATCHES BOLTS HOLDING THE FILTER COVER IN PLACE. LIFT FILTER COVER OPEN. DUST MASK AND SUITABLE EYE
PROTECTION SHOULD NOW BE WORN UNTIL THE END OF THE INSPECTION
C). REMOVE FILTERS INDIVIDUALLY FOR INSPECTION. REPLACE AS NECESSARY. REFIT FILTERS

D). REFIT FILTER COVER, ENSURING THE RETAINING CATCHES ARE SECURELY FASTENED.

E). REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT AND DEBRIS FROM THE FILTER PLATFORM AS PRESCRIBED IN THE REQUIREMENTS FOR WORKING AT
HEIGHT ON CEMENT SILOS DOCUMENT.
3 DE-ISOLATION AND TEST RUN

A). OPEN AIR FEED VALVE

B). DE-ISOLATE AND TURN ON SILO CONTROL PANEL. REMOVE ISOLATION LOCK FROM SILO POWER ISOLATOR AND TURN ON.

C). TURN ON FILTER SYSTEM AT CONTROL PANEL. ALLOW 45 MINUTES RUNNING TIME FOR THE FILTER SYSTEM AND THEN TURN OFF AT
THE CONTROL PANEL. REPLACE ALL LOCKS AND KEYS TO THE FITTERS OFFICE KEY SAFE.

4 RECORD ALL DETAILS ON THE INSPECTION REPORT SHEET.

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I HAVE READ THE ABOVE DOCUMENT AND UNDERSTAND THE WORK TO BE CARRIED OUT WITHIN THE GUIDELINES AND METHOD STATEMENT

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