SK Electrical Ltd Method Statement

Job reference : Client Name: Job Location: Start Date: Estimated completion date: Start time: Finish time: Safety permit(s) required:

Contractor: Site supervisor: Other technicians / apprentices / sub contractors involved:

Item Job plan detail Job Summary Site Induction key personnel 1 Confirm and note the following information: site contact; site access; working hours & is working outside of normal hours permitted ;site safety and security rules; permits to work; emergency escape routes; assembly points; fire marshal; first-aiders; location of fire alarms & fire fighting equipment; materials storage area; available site facilities; waste storage area; arrange specialist waste removal if required. Site Inspection SK Electrical Foreman Confirm site hazards; add to list below as necessary; tick site specific hazards below. Confirm location of services and all the isolation points for the work area. Identify services that cannot be isolated. Advise all staff of all hazards identified and precautions to be taken. Tool box talks to be conducted for all SK personnel on site prior to project commencing and to be conducted on a weekly basis throughout project Staff must sign-off method statement, including induction items (1) above. Site Preparation 7 8 9 10 11 12 Deliver materials to site, report to client representative and sign in as required. Store materials in the agreed location. Delivery times to be agreed with site personnel and agree on a loading and unloading procedure. Issue safety equipment and personal protective equipment as required see above. Close off the work area to client staff and others as required. Keep route(s) to emergency exits clear at all times. Erect safety barriers & signage before starting work. Issue the necessary certified tools & equipment as required and ensure that all equipment is in good order and fit for the purpose intended. Work Procedure At the start of each shift, note the names and number of staff on site for roll call in the event of an emergency. Site project supervisor to be notified of changes of SK Electrical personnel Remove waste materials to the skip via route approved by the clients representative and agreed by all. Keep site and break areas tidy and remove excess materials & food stuffs. Break areas to be used to be approved by Site project supervisor or his representative

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16 When safety systems are temporarily bypassed or out of action, the Site project supervisor or his representative must be notified and give agreement prior to commencement and inform all staff of the problem and the expected time for normal operation. Notifications to be given To Site Project supervisor as early as possible in all cases were possible. Label equipment as necessary during this period. When the shift is over, inspect the work area, unplug all work equipment, check that all staff are accounted for, inform Site project supervisor and sign out as required. Make sure that all safety systems are returned to full working order where possible if not possible early notification should be given to the Site project supervisor or his representative all necessary health & safety precautions should be put in place Notifications to be given To Site Project supervisor as early as possible in all cases were possible. On completion of works, tidy up work area, remove all materials and equipment. Inspect and test installation provide certification as necessary.
Hazards Trips, Slips, Falls Safety precautions required Use barriers and signage to restrict access to the work area. Maintain good housekeeping. Store materials in designated areas only. Avoid trailing leads in walkways. Ensure adequate lighting. Use barriers and signage to restrict access to the work area. Use safety helmets c/w straps Use of ropes and wall anchor fixings to be fixed to materials to prevent falling materials Reference Documents

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Falling Materials

Falls from heights Falls from heights Openings

Use ladders safely.

NISO CSS10 Safe Use of Ladders

(M/W/E/P)

Use scaffold in areas where ladders HSA Code of Practice Access cannot be used safely. and Working Scaffolds

Working at heights

Confined spaces Emergency routes blocked

Securely cover and fence-off NISO CSS4 Unguarded openings Openings & Edges Use safety harnesses when working near openings. Confined spaces ceiling voids; HSA Code of Practice - Safe risers Work in Confined Spaces Agree alternative routes / alternative time to do work if work Risk assessment & area is not available. communicate Use additional temporary signage as required. Maintain good housekeeping

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Live Services Overhead

Services

Dust

Noise

Waste Manual Handling

Identify and mark hidden services ESB hold/off POI gas, water, electricity, waste water TELEMESS De-energise all systems, and prove Lock off that the relevant parts are deBuddy System energised, unless there is no reasonable alternative when special precautions must be taken to prevent danger. Use isolation and tagging procedures to protect personnel and equipment. Use 110v or battery operated tools Erect dust barriers as necessary. HSA Safety with Asbestos Use dust masks. ESB chemical services Wear eye protection Use tools fitted with dust extraction if possible. Erect noise barriers as necessary HSA Guidelines to the Noise Use hearing protection Regulations Mark hearing protection zones Safety signage to used at all times All staff to instructed in the correct H & S measures Tool box talks to conducted weekly Maintain good housekeeping NISO CSS7 Safe Dispose of electrical equipment Housekeeping safely WEEE Directive Use equipment to move materials HSA - Handle with Care - Safe Manual Handling where possible. Tool box talks to conducted M/S & PPE weekly Minimise the storage of flammable Fire safety regulations and materials guidelines Use Hot Works Permits and procedure as necessary ESB emergency procedures to be carried out during site safety induction Only fully trained and certified staff (M/W/E/P) shall carry out works on MEWP Health & Safety GA3 Forms

Fire

Falls from heights - MEWP

Fall arrests & safety harnesses to be used on site to be used at all times
Asbestos

Only fully trained and certified staff shall carry out works on Asbestos Health & Safety authority SK Electrical shall guidance at Guidelines to asbestos

all times from the ESB on this matter Tools & Equipment - Tick requirements Electrical test equip Welding equipment Fire Extinguisher Ladders Core drill / Kango Water Scaffolding Power tools 2-way radios MEWP Cutting equipment Ropes

ESB guidelines

Gloves Hand Tools Specialist PPE Mobile platform Safety Harness Wall Anchor fixing

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Job reference Dedicated Job plan detail Start Date:

Tasks to be Completed

Site Supervisor (signature):

Date:

Staff sign-off:

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