Mirfield Groundworks Ltd

METHOD STATEMENT SITE: TASK: Excavation and concrete foundations and floor slab LOCATION: Within area of Building DURATION:
METHOD:

No. 020

The foundations will be excavated to the required level with a 360 excavator. Screed rails will be set up to the correct levels using a rotating laser. Concrete will be placed between the screed rails using the 360 excavator. The screed rails will be removed and steel fixers will fix the steel on the concreted blinding. (Some steel may be prefabricated and placed on the blinding.) Shutters will be placed to the front of the steelwork and visqueen to the back of the steel. The holding down bolts will be placed and hung in position. Concrete will be placed in the foundations with a 360 excavator. The shutters will be striped and lifted onto the concrete to form the shutter for the slab. Once in the correct position the floor slab will be poured by either a 360 excavator or a concrete mobile pump. PLANT AND EQUIPMENT: 360 Excavator. Vibrating Poker. Hand Tools. PPE. Stihl saw. MATERIALS REQUIRED: In-situ concrete Reinforcement steel. MAIN HAZARDS: Uncontrolled use of plant and machinery. Dust. Cutting steel. Excavations

ST020/2008

Mirfield Groundworks Ltd

METHOD STATEMENT SITE: TASK: Excavation and concrete foundations and floor slab LOCATION: Within area of Building DURATION:
CONTROL:

No. 020

Our working area will be barrier taped off as a warning to other contractors and to define our working area. All excavations a maximum of 500mm deep in compacted stone and will be batter back if required. Existing limestone to be kept damp in dry conditions to prevent dust. The works will be carried out by experienced operatives who will be supervised during the whole of the works. Only experienced- trained operatives will operate the plant and equipment. Only authorised personnel will be allowed into the work area. All personnel within the work area will wear the appropriate PPE. (Eye protection, ear protection, inhalation protection and anti-vibration gloves). Statutory examinations will be carried out on all plant, equipment with records kept. Only authorised-trained operatives will be permitted to drive any plant or vehicles and mount abrasive wheels on company machines. Tool Box Talks will be given to all operatives in the following:1) Protection of the eyes. 2) Protection of the Skin 4) Control of Dust, Fumes 5) Abrasive Wheels

ST020/2008

Mirfield Groundworks Ltd

METHOD STATEMENT SITE: TASK: Excavation and concrete foundations and floor slab LOCATION: Within area of Building DURATION:
GENERAL:

No. 020

It is our intention to promote a safe working environment and to this end, we would insist on full co-operation from all contractors and the general public. The works will be carried out by experienced operatives who will be supervised during the whole of the works. All operatives will be issued with personal protection equipment. All operatives will be expected to wear any, and all personal protection equipment provided. Operatives failing to wear the equipment or take care of themselves or others will be reported to the office and disciplinary action will be taken. All plant operators to hold a valid CTA card or CPCS card. Only experienced trained operatives will operate the plant and equipment. Statutory examinations will be carried out on all plant, equipment with records kept, daily and weekly. Only authorised-trained operatives will be permitted to drive any plant vehicles and mount abrasive wheels on company machines. No excavations to commence until a permit to dig has been issued and all services have been located. When reversing wagons a banksman should be in attendance at all times. All excavation will be fenced off at all times. Ladders used only for access and egress. Only trained operatives are to enter a confined space.

Signed:

Dated:

ST020/2008