Method Statement of Sheet Piling Works PDF

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METHOD STATEMENT
For
The Installation of Steel Sheet Piled Retaining Wall at CH1350-1500

on behalf of
Welsh Government
at
Northern Gateway
Document Reference: C11588/11.3/ MS002
Rev C0
Date Prepared by Signature Approval Signature Date
23/01/2015 S.Yates R. Howarth 23/01/2015
Approved By:
For:
Revision Status and Distribution
(For revisions refer to the addendum schedule attached)
Distribution: Volker Stevin/ Foreman / File 11.3
C11588 Northern Gateway CH1350-1500 - MS 02 Rev C00 Page 1 of 33

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I have read and understood the following method statement:

Print Name Date Signature
Addendum Schedule
Addendum Alterations Date
Number
The site Foreman/Supervisor may carry out hand written addendum’s to this Method
Statement only after discussions regarding the changes with the Author or Manager, and
that they agree with the proposed changes. Any such alterations will be referenced as the
latest issue number followed by a, b, c ……
The Method Statement will then be briefed to all personnel concerned and recorded on a
task briefing sheet.

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Contents
1.0 Introduction ...........................................................................................................................3

2.0 Purpose ................................................................................................................................4
3.0 Programme ...........................................................................................................................4
4.0 Responsibilities .....................................................................................................................4
5.0 Reference Documents ..........................................................................................................4
6.0 Working Hours ......................................................................................................................5
7.0 Pre-requisites to starting on site............................................................................................5
8.0 Mobilisation ...........................................................................................................................5
a) Deliveries ..............................................................................................................................5
b) Equipment ............................................................................................................................5
c) Labour and Small Tools ........................................................................................................ 6
9.0 Methodology. ........................................................................................................................6
a) Pitching and Driving Using Movax......................................................................................................6
b) Water Jetting (If required) ...................................................... .................................................6
c) Controls & Monitoring ...........................................................................................................7
10.0 Labour ..................................................................................................................................7
11.0 Safety and COSHH...............................................................................................................7
12.0 Housekeeping .......................................................................................................................8
13.0 Environmental Information ....................................................................................................8
d) Waste and Pollution ..............................................................................................................8
e) Noise & Vibration ..................................................................................................................8
f) Fuel & Oils ............................................................................................................................8
g) Water courses ......................................................................................................................8
14.0 Personal Protective Equipment .............................................................................................8
15.0 Lifting Equipment ..................................................................................................................8
16.0 Lighting .................................................................................................................................9
17.0 Emergency Procedures ........................................................................................................9
18.0 Third Parties .........................................................................................................................9
APPENDICES .................................................................................................................................9
Appendix A Risk Assessments
Appendix B Site layout/Installation
Appendix C Working Platform Permit to Load Certificate
Appendix D Piling Rig details
Appendix E Standard Forms: Permit to Commence Completion Certificate

Pile Driving Record Impact Driving Records
Appendix F COSHH Assessments

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1.0 Introduction
This method statement details the proposed works connected with the off loading, loading and
installation of sheet pile retaining wall using a 25tn excavator and Movax unit to construct a
retaining wall at the Northern Gateway project for Welsh Government. The work is to be
completed in one visit from 16/03/15. The scope of works is to install 180no AU14 sheet piles
throughout CH1350-CH1500 along an existing cycle path.
The site location of the works and delivery address is:
C/o Volker Stevin

Off Welsh Road
Deeside
Wales
CH5
2.0 Purpose
The purpose of this method statement is to identify potential hazards and to provide a safe and
considered method of work.
3.0 Programme
The works will be completed in accordance with the Volker Stevin programme of works.
Mobilisation of plant and personnel to site will be 16/03/15 with an anticipated programme
period of 2 weeks.
4.0 Responsibilities
Volker Stevin will be responsible for ensuring that all the FPS attendances are provided and in
place prior to the piling equipment mobilising to site.
The Piling Foreman will be responsible for ensuring that the operations completed by Volker
Stevin will be in accordance with this method statement.
The Operations Manager will be responsible for ensuring the Piling Foreman has the necessary
support for works.
The Operations Manager will be responsible for ensuring the Method Statement and Risk
assessments are in place and, together with the Piling Foreman that site conditions match those
envisaged for the works.
On this project the relevant staff are:
VGE Personnel Position Site Status Contact

Numbers
Robert Howarth Construction Manager Visiting 07748 112 263
Martin Knight Operations Manager Visiting 07968 480 891
Mark Curtis Piling Supervisor Visiting 07876 876 317
Steven Yates Graduate Engineer Visiting 07914 784 073
Piling Foreman On site full time
Movax operator On site full time
Piling Operative On site full time
5.0 Reference Documents
Sheet Pile layout

Sheet Piling RAMS
Sheet Piling Lift Plan

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6.0 Working Hours
Working hours will be 7.30am to 6.00pm.
Safety and task lighting will be required at the start and end of the shift during the winter months.
Lighting units will be positioned to ensure the lights do not shine directly onto the lower bund.
7.0 Pre-requisites to starting on site
• A site safety induction is to be provided by Volker Stevin which will include the site
emergency procedures and personnel authorised to give instructions.
• All VS Piling personnel will be inducted into this Method Statement and Risk Assessment
and will be briefed by the Operations Manager/Piling Supervisor and a copy given to the
Volker Stevin Project Manager.
• Clear and safe access and egress to and from the site for our personnel and adequate
demarcation from other operations (Site clearance etc).
• Suitable haul road & access to all areas for the works, including stable and well maintained
piling platforms. This will be detailed in the VS Traffic Management Plan.
• Removal of obstructions.
• Adequate Welfare facilities.
• Setting out of the pile line and levels.
• A signed Permit to Work for pile installation operations (Appendix E).
• Other permits as necessary (eg Hot Works permit for cutting/ burning operations).
• Clear delineation and notification of any live overhead or underground services.
8.0 Mobilisation
a) Deliveries
The Piling Foreman will inspect the platform prior to the Movax setting up. If satisfactory, he will
get the certificate from Appendix C signed off by the Volker Stevin Project Manager prior to any
operations commencing.
Offloading of the plant and ancillary equipment will be carried out within the site boundary. The
low loader will reverse to the Queensferry Hotel Car park to the works area, the low loader will
then be tracked off by the rig operator and track onto the cycle path. A banksmen is to be
present at all times and the speed of the excavator is to be limited to a walking speed.
Goalposts will be erected under the cables to establish a minimum height..
All deliveries will be made to the main site compound.
No plant/materials are to be stored on the lower berm.
All delivery vehicles will arrive with suitable edge protection.
b) Equipment
The Operations Manager will make the necessary arrangements via Volker Brooks (i.e.
movement orders where necessary) for the delivery of the piling equipment to site. The
proposed plant to be used on this project will be as follows:
• 25tn excavator
• 50v Movax unit
• Telehandler
• Weld set
• Trailer unit

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c) Labour and Small Tools
The labour shall travel in a Transit Van carrying any necessary small tools and oxygen /
propane / cutting / burning equipment. The transit van will be required access into the main site
compound.
The Movax operator will travel separately in his own transport.
9.0 Methodology.
a) Delivery of sheet piles to works area

Piles will be transported from the laydown area in the site compound to the works area along the
bank East of Bascule Bridge. This method will utilise a trailer unit which will be transported by either
the telescopic handler or VS dumper. A live road will need to be crossed VS are to provide traffic
control management.
CH1350-CH1500 Sheet piles will be loaded onto a trailer unit by means of the telescopic hander in
the compound storage area. The trailer unit will then deliver the piles to the works area using the
existing road up to The Queensferry Hotel. Once the trailer unit reaches the works area the 25tn
Movax will unload the trailer and lay the piles along the cycle path ready to install.
Works will be carried out in close proximity of live overheads, a safe working zone will be established
and the excavator will be fitted with a slew restrictor. VS to mark the minimum safe working area on
the footpath.
b) Pitching and driving sheet piles using Movax
• The Piling Foreman will liaise with VS and agree the setting out locations of the piles and
associated levels.
• The Piling Foreman will inspect the platform provided by VS for the Movax unit. If
satisfactory he will obtain endorsement of the certificate within Appendix C by a
representative of VS before commencing any operations.
• The sheet piles will be transported to the piling area by the trailer unit and offloaded using
the 25tn Excavator. The sheets will be stacked in bundles of three to allow the Movax to
manoeuvre them if required.
• The AU14 (upto 8m long) single sheet pile will be picked up by the Movax side grip.
• The pile will be placed on the track to allow the driver to manoeuvre the hammer over the
pile and grip the section on the side.
• The pile will then be lifted and positioned onto the required line for the retaining wall. The
pile will then be driven using the side grips of the hammer as far as possible depending on
prevalent underlying ground conditions. The jaws of the hammer will then be released and
the hammer moved up the pile and re-gripped onto the section and driven further.

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• This will continue until the pile is driven far enough to allow the hammer to be positioned on
top of the pile. Once the Movax is positioned on top of the pile and attached via the bottom
jaw of the hammer the pile will be driven to it’s final level or refusal, whichever shall be the
lesser. VS will provide a machine to remove any material to allow the piles to be driven to
finished level.
• The next pile will be handled in a similar manner and pitched into the clutch of the previous
pile. The pile will be driven in the same manner as the first. The pile installation will be
continued in the same manner until the end of the pile line or a change in direction.
• Pile installation records will be kept on a daily basis together with daily record sheets and
provided to VS at the end of each day for verification.
• If sheet pile refuses due to obstructions, the ‘what if’ table will be reviewed for a possible
solution. The Project Manager (Hyder) will be informed by VS.
b) Backdriving Sequence
• If the piles refuse during driving with the Movax, impact driving may be required to drive the
piles to final level to meet the project requirements.
• An Impact hammer will be mobilised to site and attached to the excavator.
• The hammer will commence driving under operation by the piling operative. The driving will
be monitored throughout the driving process.
• Driving will stop upon the pile final level being reached or refusal of the pile under the
driving process.
c) Controls & Monitoring
o Volker Stevin will be responsible for clearly marking the line and level of all pile wall
sections and confirming the levels prior to the rig moving to the next pile.
o Each pile will be checked for verticality as work proceeds by the Piling Foreman using a
sprit level.
o The Piling Foreman will ensure that the piles are installed in accordance with the pile
schedule and relevant drawings.
o Records will be kept of any piles which fail to achieve the required drive depth.
10.0 Labour
Operatives engaged in the site works will be a piling foreman, Movax operator, and a piling
operative.
All operatives are trained and experienced in piling works. Training records of the operatives
involved in the works will be provided at the pre commencement induction. To ensure
compliance with this method statement a briefing will be held for all personnel involved. No
visitors will be allowed within the immediate working area unless they are deemed experienced
in this work.
All operatives are CSCS/ CPCS qualified for their appropriate role and carry their cards with
them.
11.0 Safety and COSHH
Appropriate Risk and COSHH assessments are provided within Appendix A.
Generic COSHH Assessments included for the installation are as follows :-
• Diesel
• Hydraulic oil
• Oxygen
• Propane.
• Grease

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12.0 Housekeeping
All vehicles and plant will be kept in a clean condition.
The working area will be kept clean and clear of trip hazards. Any spillages will be reported to
Volker Stevin and cleared immediately. All waste will be deposited into skips provided by Volker
Stevin for disposal.
All plant will carry a comprehensive spill kit.
13.0 Environmental Information
d) Waste and Pollution
Fuel: VS will refuel (gas oil) plant and equipment from approved storage facilities. Refuelling will
be completed at the designated areas.
Plant Maintenance: Any essential plant maintenance required while on site will be undertaken
either at the working area or at a designated bunded area as directed by the VS.
VS will provide a spill kit in the form of absorbent mats and granules to soak up any accidental
spillage during refuelling or plant maintenance work. These will be bagged up and disposed of.
Should there be any cause of pollution to the water courses the main contractor will be informed
immediately.
Drip trays will be used under small plant items at all times.
e) Noise & Vibration

VGE will provide details of anticipated noise and vibration levels anticipated for our proposed
plant and equipment on request from VS. Actual site levels may vary from those stated
depending on actual ground conditions and the degree of exposure at the work location. Noise
and vibration monitoring will be carried out during the installation of the sheet piles.
f) Fuel & Oils

Fuel is to be provided by VS in a mobile bunded bowser and held within approved storage
facilities.
g) Water courses
The Rive Dee is located adjacent to the sheet pile line. Re fuelling will be carried out away from the
water course.
14.0 Personal Protective Equipment
All personnel shall be issued with the following PPE which shall be worn at all times:
Hard Hats
Safety Boots – lace up only.
High Visibility Trouser and Vest (function designated)
Light Eye Protection
Gloves
Ear Defenders
• Additional PPE will be worn as required for activities such as burning and welding and as
required by the risk assessments.
15.0 Lifting Equipment
• All craneage, chains, slings, shackles and shoes will have valid certification for inspection at
all times. Present colour of all in test lifting equipment is Red.

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• Daily checks to be made on chain clamp / lock-nut pitching chain and component
connectors together with the standard daily rig check carried out by the operator.
16.0 Lighting
Safety and Task lighting will be provided as necessary by VS. Site lighting to allow safe
movement around the site if needed is also to be provided by VS. Lighting units will be
positioned to ensure the lights do not shine directly onto the lower bund.
17.0 Emergency Procedures
Emergency Procedures will be briefed by Volker Stevin as part of the site induction, including
the responsible person, contact numbers and hospital directions. The VS designated First Aider
for the project will be Mr Dave McCafferty – the Piling Foreman.
18.0 Third Parties
Third party assets are the responsibility of VS as indicated on the Permit to Work.
The site works described above will be completed out in a secure working area provided by VS.
APPENDICES

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Appendix A
RISK ASSESSMENT
Form Ref: HSP-004-01
RISK ASSESSMENT Revision: 0
Rev Date:
Contract: C11588 Northern Gateway

Ref: C11588/RA02/Rev 0.
Activity/Operation: Sheet Pile Retaining Wall Installation.
1 Risk Levels Before 5 6 Risk Level After
Controls Controls
HAZARD/RISK 2 3 4 Those at CONTROLS 7 8 9
L Sv R Risk L Sv R
Plant instability due to inadequate 3 3 9 All • Level Working Piling Platform to be constructed in accordance with VS 1 2 2
support. Temporary Works procedures.
• Sufficient platform width required for working with movax and trailer.
• Plate Bearing Tests to be completed by VS.
• Working Platform certificate provided by VS.
Contact with Buried Services. 2 3 6 All • Prior to any excavation or sheet pile installation area to be CAT 1 3 3
Scanned by a trained operative (VS).
• Service Drawings to be checked and any identified services marked on
the ground using timber pegs or spray paint (VS).
• Other than that notified above, service drawings for area have not
identified any services within the piled area, however operatives should
proceed with care.
• If any unidentified services are located cease work and contact VS.
• Piling to be controlled on a Permit to Dig briefed and issued to Piling
Foreman.
Contact with overhead cables 3 3 9 All • Works to be carried out in accordance with approved RAMS. 1 3 3
• Exclusion zone to be set up in accordance with power providers
guidelines.
• VS to set out exclusion zone on footpath.
• Slew restrictor to be applied on 25tn excavator.
Delivery of equipment & Movax. 3 3 9 All • Delivery Wagons to comply with the Site Traffic Management Plan and 1 3 3
adhere to the Delivery Route instructions.
• Site Speed limit Maximum of 5mph.
• All deliveries to be guided into position by a banksman.
• VS to provide banksman to stop or traffic if required.
• Movax to be tracked off back of low loader in VS site adjacent to the
Queensferry Hotel.
• Where space permits, all wagons to enter & exit works in a forward
gear.
• Banksman to ensure delivery wagons do not block road and that priority
is given to non-construction traffic.
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Ref: C11588/RA02/Rev 0.
Controls Controls
L Sv R Risk L Sv R
Lifting of Piles 3 3 9 All • Piles to be positioned adjacent to works. 1 3 3

• Weight of lift to be within capabilities of Excavator.
• Trial lift where piles hoisted approx. 150mm above ground to be
undertaken prior to removing from wagon.
• When lifting single piles, Pile quick release shackle to be used.
• Guide rope to be utilised when lifting piles and other large items.
• No lifting to be undertaken if wind speed exceeds 10m/s (22mph) or
operatives do not feel it is safe to do so.
• Banksman to ensure materials are not slewed over operatives working.
• Operatives to ensure they do not stand beneath a suspended load.
• Lifting gear to be selected by a competent person (Qualified Slinger /
Signaller) and capacity and condition checked.
• Lifting Gear to have 6monthly inspection, damaged or faulty equipment
should not be used and immediately quarantined.
• Lifts to be in accordance with Lift Plan.
Injury to site personnel working 3 3 9 All • All plant movements to be supervised by qualified Banksman at all 1 3 3
adjacent to telehandler and movax times.
Unit • Banksman to establish “No Entry Controlled Zone” extending 3m
beyond the perimeter of the Excavator. Only personnel nominated by
the Banksman may enter this zone.
• Footpath to be closed off within proximity of piling and access area.
Pile Installation – Noise/Vibration 3 3 9 All • Sheet Piles to be installed with movax unit 1 3 3
• Operator to be trained and competent..
• All plant to be controlled by a banksman at all times. Banksman to
ensure that excavator has correct lifting equipment for pile section.
• Piles to be toed into the ground a sufficient depth prior to releasing
quick release shackle.
• If obstruction encountered at shallow depth pile to be removed and
obstruction dug out (VS)
• If Obstruction Hit at low level pile to be left high and cut to allow next
pile to be clutched.
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Ref: C11588/RA02/Rev 0.
Controls Controls
L Sv R Risk L Sv R
• When operatives clutch pile hands to be kept free from any areas they
are likely to become trapped.
• Operatives working in close proximity to Machinery to wear additional
PPE or Ear Protection when required.
Failure of Piling Works 3 3 9 All • Sheet Piles to be installed as per Design to the position and Toe levels 1 3 3
specified.
• If Toe levels cannot be achieved or any onsite conditions differ to the
design, cease work immediately and contact VS and VGE designer.
• Any deviation from Design to be approved by VS.
• Piles to be clutched together to form a rigid wall and installed plum.
• Piles to be installed prior to excavating to the structure formation level.
Cutting/burning Welding 2 3 6 • Cutting/Burning Welding of Sheet Piles to be controlled with a Hot 1 2 2
Works Permit.
• Operative cutting to be trained & competent.
• Additional PPE of Face Mask, Fire Retardent Gloves/Overalls to be
used.
• Hot works area to be fenced off/shrouded at all times with warning
signs erected.
• Sparks etc to be directed from other work activities.
• When welding Support brackets excavator to lift/hold in position until
weld complete.
• Fire Extinguisher to be available at all Hot Works Locations
Contaminating Site Area 2 3 6 All • Plant to carry spill kits at all times and plant working. 1 3 3
• All re-fuelling to be undertaken within controlled areas.
• Any spillages or leaks to be reported to the site supervisor immediately
and dealt with accordingly.
• Drip trays to be used under all equipment
Delivery of piles via live building 3 3 9 All • Volkerstevin to provide banksmen to control the traffic whilst crossing 1 3 3
Welsh Road.
• Speed limit to be enforced and speed to be limit to walking pace.
• VS to provide and manage exclusion zone from The Queensferry Hotel.
• Vehicles to travel in forward gear at all times possible.
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Rev Date:

Ref: C11588/RA02/Rev 0.
Controls Controls
L Sv R Risk L Sv R
• Vehicles to be road legal.
Works adjacent to live River 2 3 6 All • Life Jackets to be worn whilst working adjacent to water. 1 3 3
• No lone working
• Works to be carried out in accordance with RAMS and Lift Plan.
Open leader trench 2 3 6 All • Only excavate leader trench for the planned days work ahead. 1 3 3
• Any open leader trench to be backfilled at the end of each shift.
Transport of piles with 2 3 6 All • Speed limits to be applied for the servicing road. 1 3 3
telehandler/trailer from lay • Banksmen to be present at all times when telehandler is in use and
down area to works area speed limited to the bandsmen’s walking pace.
• Traffic control to be managed by VS.
• Reversing to be minimised at all times possible.
• When offloading trailer ensure that the trailer does not block the
road.
• Telehandler banksmen to ensure a safe working zone is available
before loading/unloading piles.
• Ensure all lifts with the telehandler are to be under a maximum of
4tn.
• Using the telehandler to transport the piles will be strapped to the
forks to reduce the likelihood of falling.
Tick here if Complexity warrants a Method Statement/Written Safe System of Work

Assessed By: Steven Yates Key:
L - Likelihood
Date Assessed: 23/01/2015 Review Date: 23/01/2015 Sv - Severity
Assessor’s Signature: R - Risk
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Rev Date:
All Operatives to Sign to Acknowledge they have Read & Fully Understood the Risk Assessment : C11588/RA01/Rev 2.
Name Signature Date
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Rev Date:
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Appendix B
Site Layout / Installation Sketch

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Access via The
Queensferry Hotel
car park.
2
1 All traffic to be
managed and
exclusion zones
enforced. No
machinery is to
CH1350 travel without a
3 banksmen.
CH1500
4
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CH 1500
CH 1350
wide
Footpath 3m
Overhead Cable – 3.0m from edge of path
3.0m Envelope clearance required from cable
Movax to track off the back of

the low loader, Banksmen to be
present at all times.
n.b. not to scale

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River Dee
CH 1500
CH 1350
Movax excavator
Overhead Cable
with slew
restrictor
wide
Footpath 3m
U Pile Stack’s
U Pile Stack’s
n.b. not to scale

Northern Gateway – CH1500 to CH1350 movax install
River Dee
CH 1500
CH 1350
Movax excavator
Overhead Cable
with slew
restrictor
wide
Footpath 3m
U Pile Stack’s
Direction of piling U Pile Stack’s
n.b. not to scale

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Appendix C
Working Platform
Working Platform Certificate (FPS/WPC/4)
Project Name
Work area covered by this

certificate
(A sketch or marked up pile layout drawing may be attached to this certificate. Include haul roads and gridlines.)
Part 1 – WORKING PLATFORM DESIGN

Equipment to be used on
site.
Maximum plant loading
(Note: BR470 ’Working Platforms for Tracked Plant: Good practice guide to the design, installation, maintenance and repair
of ground-supported platforms’ is available from IHS BRE Press – Tel 01344 328 038)
Designer Name Tel No.
Designer Organisation
Is Testing Specified? Yes / No If ‘Yes’ Give Details:
Part 2 – VERIFICATION BY PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR

The working platform detailed above has been designed, installed to the design and, if specified, tested to
safely support the equipment detailed in Part 1 above. The limits of the platform have been clearly identified
on site as necessary.
The working platform will be REGULARLY INSPECTED, MAINTAINED, MODIFIED, REPAIRED, and
REINSTATED to the as-designed condition after any excavation or damage, throughout the period
when the equipment is on the site. A completed copy of this certificate signed by an authorised
person from the Principal Contractor shall be given to each user of the working platform prior to
commencement of any works on site.
Name & Position Date
Organisation Signature
The HSE has worked closely with the FPS to develop this initiative and supports the principle of reducing
accidents by the certification of properly designed, prepared and maintained working platforms
WPC/4 - October 2011

Working Platform Regular Inspection Log

The working platform has been inspected. All necessary maintenance, modification, repair or re-instatement of the working platform is to the as-
designed installed condition. If necessary, a revised Working Platform Layout Drawing has been issued to the specialist contractor.
Date Organisation Name & Position Signature Comments

(include key details of alteration,
modification, maintenance, repair, date of
next inspection, and whether or not revised
drawing issued etc. as appropriate)

Guidance on working platforms for tracked plant

1. Design
1.1. The HSWA 1974 and CDM Regulations 2007 require the Principal Contractor to appoint competent Designers in respect of
Working Platform design. This legislation explains how competence can be assessed by reference to professional qualifications or
professional memberships and by reference to practical experience of the design of working platforms. Principal Contractors must
be satisfied that a competent Designer has been appointed by them in accordance with the relevant legislation before they
complete and sign the WPC.
1.2. The stability of tracked plant is fundamentally dependent upon the provision of a suitable and sufficient working platform. It must be
properly designed and installed to a recognised standard. Whilst the same type of rig may be operated by different companies, the
design bearing pressures may differ due to the specific operating configuration of the rig and/or any modifications. Details of the
plant to be used and bearing pressures will be provided by the specialist contractor in advance of work commencing.
1.3. Working platform design is extremely sensitive to the bearing pressure and type of fill used in the platform. (For example, changing
the angle of friction of the fill from 35 degrees to 45 degrees can halve the platform thickness.) It is therefore advised that the
Designer may have to adopt conservative/cautious estimates of platform shear strength unless higher values can be demonstrated
by testing or with reference to appropriate published data.
1.4. The working platform must be free draining to prevent the build up of water and slurry. In the case of fine-grained sub-grades, a
separation/filter membrane should be installed beneath the platform material to inhibit ‘pumping’ and infiltration of the fine-grained
soils up into the platform material during wet weather (which can impair platform performance and increase maintenance costs).
1.5. Proof testing of the platform can be carried out with a suitably sized circular plate subjected to the maximum design loading. Such
testing, as part of an appropriately designed testing regime, should highlight any gross inconsistencies in platform performance.
Potentially, significant savings in platform thickness and cost may be realised by adopting a more detailed testing strategy.
1.6. The working platform must have a specified design life which starts before delivery of the piling equipment and ends on completion
of all piling works. This includes load testing, integrity testing, investigation of non conformances and any remedial works.
1.7. The specialist contractor is to advise the Principal Contractor at the earliest practicable opportunity should the specialist contractor
become aware of any circumstances relating to the working platform that renders it unsafe.
2. Installation
2.1. The FPS Working Platform Certificate is mandatory for all sites where a rig or attendant plant operates. It must be signed by an
authorised representative of the Principal Contractor. This signature confirms that the legal duties required under CDM have been
carried out.
2.2. If the working platform is to be constructed or removed in phases while piling works are ongoing, then the extent of the platform
must be clearly defined on the certificate and, in accordance with good practice, physically on site. This is particularly important
where the platform material is removed from an area previously made available to the specialist contractor.
2.3. The working platform provides access for all plant deliveries, sub-contractors and personnel associated with the specialist
operations. Properly designed and installed the working platform could also provide suitable and safe access for following trades for
the whole project.
2.4. Poor definition of the edge of the working platform is a major cause of tracked plant instability. It is good practice that the working
platform should extend at least 2m beyond the pile position/edge of the building to ensure sufficient safe working area for the
specialists personnel and attendant plant. Where having to work within this 2m zone is unavoidable the Designer is to be informed
of the requirement to design the platform for working up to its edge.
2.5. Where access ramps are used to move between working levels these must be of sufficient gradient and width to allow the plant to
move safely with the stability constraints of the machine. Ramps must be in a straight line between working areas.Rigs and cranes
cannot change direction on ramps. Where a change in direction is required, this must be on a flat level platform.
3. Maintenance, modification, repair and reinstatement
3.1. The working platform must be kept free draining. Water and slurry which is allowed to build up on the working platform can hide
such hazards as recently constructed piles, trip hazards, uneven or unstable ground, services and excavations. Slurry can be
transferred to work equipment which increases the risk of slips on steps as well as difficult handling of work tools.
3.2. Obstructions encountered during installation of the piling works will generally require excavation to remove them. This can create a
‘soft spot’ which can result in the rig overturning. It is essential, therefore, that any excavations made in the working platform are
reinstated to the designed standard, including any reinforcement and separation filter/membrane.
3.3. The working platform shall be subject to regular inspection by a competent individual appointed by the Principal Contractor (e.g. the
Temporary Works Co-ordinator) throughout its design life and after any reinstatement or any works which might have modified it.
Any damaged or inadequate areas identified must be reinstated to the designed standard. Following the regular inspection, the
Working Platform Regular Inspection Log shall be signed by an authorised representative of the Principal Contractor and issued to
the specialist contractor with a layout drawing of the working platform amended as appropriate.
4. Working Platform Layout
4.1 Items that must be included and properly located on the working platform layout drawing and be notified by the Principal Contractor
to the specialist contractor would include: detail of platform edges and 2m delineation, trial pits, services or voids, areas of
backfilling, known underground basements; areas that are covered by the certificate or permit, test locations (if specified by the
Designer of the platform) and any other feature that may affect the safety of operations.

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Appendix D
Piling Equipment
NB - Refer to
800mm
Grouser
Case CX235C SR
Excavator 25t zero swing - Tier 4i
Case CX235SR
2.4m dipper arm / 800mm grouser shoes
Additional spec
Bio-degradable Hydraulic Oil
LOLER compatible with ASLI and check valves
Slew and height restriction by motion cut
Camera assisted 360 vision
Double lock quick hitch
Dual circuit hydraulic function
Cab rock guarding
Movax SG50v & IH25d compatible with auto
alignment control system
Vibratory Pile Drivers
Sheet Piles - H-Piles - Tubular Piles - Timber Piles
Benefits of Movax SG-50/60 -series:
1. Interchangeable Side-Grip arm 4. Advanced lubrication system
- Suitable for wide range of piles - Long continuous driving periods
- Optimal gripping arms available for sheet piles, - High capacity oil pump with separate oil storage
tubular piles, H-beams and many other profiles keeps the temperature of vibrabox lower
- Mechanical direct drive of the lubrication pump
2. Moving arms on both sides to optimize hydraulic force for vibration
- Easy pile handling and pitching
- Wide opening and synchronized movement 5. Simple and strong tilting and rotating mechanism
speeds up the operation - Designed for durability and easy maintenance
- New jaw pad construction for pile handling 6. Suitable for tracked and wheeled excavators and
(no 4th jaw) railroaders
3. Efficient driving and extraction - Reasonable low weight of SG models allows
- Good geometry for delivering the driving energy a stabile use
to the pile
- Gripping force adjustable for different kind of piles
Variable eccentric version SG-V

- Resonance free start and stop for piling in sensitive
environment.
- Movax SG-V pilers are high frequency vibrators with
variable eccentric moment. Disturbance of surround-
ing environment is minimized by operating at high
frequency and avoiding an oscillation at natural
frequencies of the soil and the surrounding structures.
- Fast change of the grip – no need to wait for
the vibration motion to end before opening the jaws.
Side-grip arm options for SG
Jaw pad with mud

removal grooves
Standard jaw pad
Tube jaw pad

D90-250 mm
Special tubular pile arms

Modular arms with changeable inserts
Special sheet pile arms
Tubular pile clamps Sheet pile clamps
- Changing time ~1 hour - Changing time ~ 4 to 6 hours

- Multipurpose clamping system with - Optimised efficient design for pile sections
quikly changeable inserts. - SG50: weight with these arms 2260-2315 kg
- SG50: weight with these arms 2500-2580 kg - SG60V: weight with these arms 2360-2415 kg
- SG60V: weight with these arms 2600-2680 kg
Suitable piles Technical data
Sheet piles H-beams Tubes Piler type SG-50 SG-50V SG-60 SG-60V
Pipe clamps: Weight without adapter (kg) 2260 - 2680
Size H180- (which are fitted to sheet Height (mm) 2468
Width 400-1200 mm
H500 pile jaws)
Ø90 - Ø250 mm Depth (mm) 1060 - 1383
Tube reducer: Width (mm) 1192

(which are fitted to Excavator class (ton) 23 - 30 28 - 38
“Depth” 265 mm
tube jaws) Max. return pressure (bar) 5
Ø193.7 - 610.0 mm
Pressure settings (bar) 350
Frequency (1/min) 2500 - 3000
Weight
Weight max. 1400 kg Weight max. 1400 kg Centrifugal force (kN) 500 600
max. 1400 kg
Ground vibration normal low normal low
Resonance free start and stop no yes no yes
Length
Length up to 18 m Length up to 18 m Driving method vibra
up to 18 m
Swing / tilt angle (o) 360 / 30
Movax Oy Ltd
Tölkkimäentie 10, FI-13130 Hämeenlinna, Finland | www.movax.com, email: marketing(a)movax.fi
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Appendix E
Standard Forms
Permit to Work
Completion Certificate
Pile Driving Record Sheet
Impact Driving Record Sheet
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Permit to Commence Piling Work
Project :
Client :
Commencement Date :
We the client hereby acknowledge that we have undertaken all reasonable steps to
identify, locate, expose and protect where necessary any known utility service or third
party structure within the vicinity of the proposed piling works.
By signing this permit VS relieves VolkerGround Engineering of any liability for any direct
or consequential damage to health, safety, environment or third party property which is
attributable as a result of the clients failure to comply with the above in accordance with
VolkerGround Engineering Terms and Conditions.
We hereby give VolkerGround Engineering Ltd permission to commence piling operations

from the above date.
Signed:
Name:
for :
Date:
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Pile installation Completion Certificate
Project:
Client:
Date of Completion:
Comments:
VolkerGround Engineering
Representative Signature:
Date:
We confirm that VolkerGround Engineering Ltd have installed the steel

piles/framing/anchors/ props to the standards required by the design & specification and
to our satisfaction.
Clients Signature:
For and on behalf of:
Date:
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Appendix F
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COSHH Assessments and Risk Assessments

The following Risk and generic COSHH assessments have been developed for this method
statement are attached on the following pages:
C1113/RA01/Rev0. Site Specific Risk Assessment.
COSHH Assessments:
CA001 Diesel (Gas Oil) June 2013
CA003 Engine Oil June 2013
CA004 Grease June 2013
CA005 Hydraulic Oil June 2013
CA006 Oxygen June 2013
CA007 Propane June 2013
These Risk Assessments, and generic COSHH Assessments are applicable to all our works and
are available for review at any time. All site personnel will be briefed on these assessments in the
pre commencement induction.
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CA 001 DIESEL (GAS OIL)
Assessment 71819 Keyword Diesel Fuel
Material/Process Diesel (Gas Oil) Data Sheet 01
Exposure Limit Last Modified 14/02/2007
Supplier Crown Oil Ltd Health Hazard MEDIUM HAZARD
Physical State Liquid Env. Hazard HIGH HAZARD
UN Number 1202 Pkg Group III
Contents Hazardous components as follows:
- Complex mixtures of distillate hydrocarbons mainly parafinnic, naphthenic and aromatic in the
range C10 – C28
IMC Discontinued No
Notes
Hazards
Considerations
If using engineering controls/non disposable RPE ensure maintenance (reg 9)

Health
- LIMITED EVIDENCE OF A CARCINOGENIC EFFECT
- HARMFUL: MAY CAUSE LUNG DAMAGE IF SWALLOWED
- REPEATED EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE SKIN DRYNESS OR CRACKING
- MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION
- TOXIC TO AQUATIC ORGANISMS, MAY CAUSE LONG-TERM ADVERSE EFFECTS IN THE AQUATIC
ENVIRONMENT
- Do not breathe in vapour
- When using do not eat, drink or smoke
- Avoid contact with skin and eyes
Spillage
- VENTILATE AREA
- DO NOT ALLOW SPILLAGE TO ENTER MAIN DRAINS / SEWERS / WATER COURSES
- WEAR NITRILE GLOVES
- WEAR EYE PROTECTION (GRADE 3) IF SPLASHES ARE LIKELY
- WEAR RPE WITH AN ORGANIC FILTER (A)
- WEAR PROTECTIVE OVERALLS & CHEMICAL/SAFETY FOOTWEAR
- ABSORB IN SAND OR INERT ABSORBANT MATERIAL
- COLLECT INTO A CONTAINER & CLOSE THE LID
- DISPOSE OF USING SUITABLE PROCEDURE OR SEEK L.A GUIDANCE
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First Aid
- INHALATION – REMOVE TO FRESH AIR AND REST
- AFTER A SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE CALL FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
- INGESTION – DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING
- INGESTION – GIVE PLENTY OF WATER IN SIPS

- INGESTION – GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION
- EYE – IRRIGATE WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES
- SKIN – WASH WITH SOAP / CLEANSER AND RINSE WITH WATER
- IF IRRITATION PERSISTS CONSULT A DOCTOR
Fire
- ISOLATED SMALL SCALE FIRE:-
- WATER FOG – CARBON DIOXIDE – POWDER – FOAM
- DO NOT USE WATER JET
- LARGE FIRE:-
- EVACUATE AREA, CALL FIRE BRIGADE OR FOLLOW SITE PROCEDURE
- WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
- TOXIC FUMES ARE PRODUCED WHEN THIS SUBSTANCE IS INVOLVED IN A FIRE
- CONTACT WATER SERVICES CO. AND EA IF WATERCOURSES ARE CONTAMINATED
- AVOID CONTAMINATION OF WATERCOURSES BY FIREFIGHTING RUN-OFF
Handling Outside For up to ½ Hour Daily
KEEP SKIN AVOID SKIN IF SPLASH LIKELY EATING OR WASH AFTER IF HEAVILY
COVERED CONTACT DRINKING CONTACT SOILED
Handling Inside a Well Ventilated Area For up to ½ Hour Daily
KEEP SKIN AVOID SKIN IF SPLASH LIKELY EATING OR WASH AFTER IF HEAVILY
COVERED CONTACT DRINKING CONTACT SOILED
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CA 003 ENGINE OIL (GENERIC)

Assessment 863 Keyword Oil (Engine)
Material/Process Engine Oil - Generic Data Sheet 03
Exposure Limit Mineral Oil 5mg/m3 8hTWA 10mg/m3 Last Modified 08/06/2007
15mSTEL WEL
Supplier Various Health Hazard MEDIUM HAZARD
Physical State LIQUID Env. Hazard LOW HAZARD
UN Number None Pkg Group N/A
Contents Mineral Oil: 100%
IMC Discontinued No
Notes
Hazards
Considerations

Consider skin check (reg 11)
Health
- USED MINERAL OIL MAY CAUSE SKIN CANCER
- MAY BE HARMFUL IF INGESTED IN QUANTITY
- SKIN – IRRITATION AND DERMITITIS MAY RESULT FROM PROLONGED CONTACT
- Do not breathe mist
- Avoid contact with eyes
Spillage
- VENTILATE AREA
- DO NOT ALLOW SPILLAGE TO ENTRE DRAINS / SEWERS / WATER COURSES
- WEAR EYE PROTECTION (GRADE 3) IS SPLASHING IS LIKELY
- WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING IF WHOLE CONTAINER IS SPILT
- COLLECT INTO A CONTAINER AND CLOSE LID
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First Aid
- AFTER A SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE CALL FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IMMEDIATELY
- IF FEELING UNWELL CONSULT A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY
- EYE – IRRIGATE WITH WATER FPOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES
- SKIN – WASH WITH SOAP/CLEANSER AND RINSE WITH WATER
- IF IRRITATION PERSISTS THEN CONSULT A DOCTOR
Fire
- USE POWDER – FOAM – CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2)
- LARGE FIRE:-
- WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND PROECTIVE CLOTHING
- TOXIC FUMES ARE PRODUCED WHEN SUBSTANCE IS INVOLVED IN A FIRE
General Exposure in Any Area (Not Confined) For up to 2 Hours Daily
KEEP SKIN NITRILE IF SPLASH LIKELY EATING OR WASH AFTER

COVERED DRINKING CONTACT
IF SOILED
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CA 004 GREASE (GENERIC)

Assessment 867 Keyword Grease
Material/Process Grease (Generic) Data Sheet 04
Exposure Limit Mineral Oil 5mg/m3 8hTWA 10mg/m3 Last Modified 24/07/2008
15mSTEL WEL
Supplier Various Health Hazard MEDIUM HAZARD
UN Number N/A Pkg Group N/A
Contents Mineral Oil
Thickners & Additives
IMC Discontinued No
Notes
Hazards
Considerations

Consider skin check (reg 11)
Health
- USED MINERAL OIL MAY CAUSE SKIN CANCER
- SKIN – IRRIATION AND DERMITITIS MAY RESULT FROM PROLONGUED CONTACT
- Do not breathe mist
Spillage
- VENTILATE AREA
- DO NOT ALLOW SPILLAGE TO ENTER MAIN DRAINS / SEWERS / WATER COURSES
- WEAR EYE PROTECTION (GRADE3) IF SPLASHING IS LIKELY
- COLLECT INTO A CONTAINER AND CLOSE LID
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First Aid
- SKIN – WASH WITH SOAP / CLEANSER AND RINSE WITH WATER
- HIGH PRESSURE INJECTION OF MATERIAL INTO SKIN – GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION
Fire
- USE POWDER – FOAM – CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2)
- LARGE FIRE:-
- WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND PROCTECTIVE CLOTHING
- TOXIC FUMES ARE PRODUCED WHEN SUBSTANCE IS INVOLVED INA FIRE
Gun Applying in Any Area (Not Confined) For up to 2 Hours Daily
KEEP SKIN NITRILE IF SPLASH LIKELY EATING OR WASH AFTER IF SOILED

COVERED DRINKING CONTACT
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CA 004 HYDRAULIC OIL

Assessment 14658 Keyword Hydraulic Oil
Material/Process Hydraulic Oils Data Sheet 05
Exposure Limit 500mg/m3 8hrTWA * EH40 Recommended Last Modified 06/07/2001
Supplier Various Health Hazard LOW HAZARD
UN Number N/A Pkg Group N/A
Contents Hydrocarbon Oil (CAS: 64742-65-0) (<1% Benzene) (99 – 99.5%)
Addatives (0.5%)
IMC Discontinued No
Notes
Hazards
Considerations
If using engineering controls ensure maintenance (Reg 9)

Health
- SKIN – IRRITATION AND DERMITITIS MAY RESULT FROM PROLONGED CONTACT
- Do not breathe in vapour
Spillage
- VENTILATE AREA
- DO NOT ALLOW SPILLAGE TO ENTER MAIN DRAINS / SEWERS / WATER COURSE
- WEAR EYE PROTECTION (GRADE 3) IF SPASHING IS LIKELY
- COLLECT INTO A CONTAINER AND CLOSE THE LID
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First Aid
- SKIN – WASH WITH SOAP/CLEANSER AND RINSE WITH WATER
Fire
- USE POWDER – FOAM – CARBON DIOXIDE(CO2)
- LARGE FIRE:-
- WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
Hand Applying Inside a Well Ventilated Area For up to ½ Hour Daily
AVOID SKIN NITRILE IF SPLASH LIKELY EATING OR WASH AFTER IF HEAVILY

CONTACT DRINKING CONTACT SOILED
AFTER USE
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CA 006 OXYGEN
Assessment 19932 Keyword Gas
Material/Process Oxygen Data Sheet 06
Supplier BOC Gases Health Hazard MEDIUM HAZARD
Physical State Gas Env. Hazard LOW HAZARD
UN Number 1072 Pkg Group II
Contents Oxygen: 99.5%
IMC Discontinued No
Notes
Hazards
Considerations

Health
- CONTACT WITH COMBUSTABLE MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE
- MAY BE HARMUL IF INGESTED IN QUANTITY
- Do not breathe gas
- Avoid oxygen rich (>21%) atmospheres
- Ensure adequate ventilation
- Clothing impregnated with Oxygen should be ventilated with a 15 minute walk in fresh air
Leakage
- FOR LARGE LEAKS EVACUATE AREA
- ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES
- VENTILATE AREA
- SHUT OFF AT SOURCE
- ALLOW TO DISSIPATE
- ALL LEAKS SHOULD BE HANDLED BY DESIGNATED RESPONDERS
- PREVENT FROM ENTERING SEWERS, BASEMENTS AND WORKPITS WHERE ITS ACCUMULATION CAN BE
DANGEROUS.
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First Aid
- AVOID LEAKS AND DIRECT INHALATION
- AFTER SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE CALL FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
- WEAR APPROPRIATE PPE WHEN USING OXYGEN, IF BURNT WITH FLAME SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
IMMEDIATELY
Fire
- IF POSSIBLE STOP FLOW OF PRODUCT
- MOVE AWAY FROM CONTAINER AND TRY TO COOL FROM A PROTECTED POSITION
- ALL KNOWN FIRE EXTINGUISHERS CAN BE USED ON OXYGEN CONTAINERS
- LARGE FIRE:-
- KEEP CLEAR EXPOSURE TO FIRE MAY CAUSE CONTAINER TO RUPTURE OR EXPLODE
Connecting Oxygen Inside a Well Ventilated Space All Day
KEEP SKIN IF CONTACT IF CONTACT EATING OR WASH AFTER IF HEAVILY

LIKELY LIKELY DRINKING CONTACT SOILED
General Exposure to Oxygen Inside a Well Ventilated Area All Day
KEEP SKIN IF CONTACT EATING OR WASH AFTER

COVERED LIKELY DRINKING CONTACT
IF HEAVILY SOILED AFTER USE

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CA007 PROPANE
Assessment 1153 Keyword Gas
Material/Process Propane Data Sheet 07
Supplier BOC Ltd Health Hazard MEDIUM HAZARD
Physical State Gas Env. Hazard MEDIUM HAZARD
UN Number 1978 Pkg Group N/A
Contents Propane 100%
IMC Discontinued No
Notes
Hazards
Considerations

Asphyxiant gas, ensure that oxygen level does not fall below 18%
Health
- EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE
- ASPHIXIANT PROPERTIES
- CAN CAUSE COLD BURNS
- Do not breathe gas
Leakage
- EVACUATE AREA
- VENTILATE AREA AND EXCLUDE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION
- WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
- SHUT OFF AT SOURCE
- ALLOW TO DISSIPATE
- ENSURE AREA IS SAFE BEFORE RE-ENTRY
- ALL LEAKS TO BE HANDLED BY DESIGNATED RESPONDERS
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First Aid
- EYE CONTACT – IRRIGATE USING EYE WASH AND GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION
- SKIN – WARM EXPOSED AREA SLOWLY
- SKIN CONTACT – RINSE WITH WATER AND GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION
Fire
- ALL KNOWN EXTINGUISHERS CAN BE USED ON FIRE
- LARGE FIRE:-
- WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
- KEEP CONTAINERS COOL WITH WATER SPRAY
Handling Propane Cylinders in Any Areas (Not Confined) For up to ½ Hour Daily
KEEP SKIN HEAVY DUTY IF CONTACT EATING OR WASH AFTER IF HEAVILY

COVERED LIKELY DRINKING CONTACT SOILED
Connecting Propane Inside Poorly Ventilated Areas For up to ½ Hour, in a Well Ventilated Area For up to 8 Hours
and Outside All Day
KEEP SKIN HEAVY DUTY IF CONTACT EATING OR WASH AFTER IF HEAVILY

COVERED LIKELY DRINKING CONTACT SOILED
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Changing Propane Inside in a Well Ventilated Area For up to 2 Hours Daily
KEEP SKIN HEAVY DUTY IF CONTACT EATING OR WASH AFTER

LIKELY DRINKING CONTACT
IF HEAVILY SOILED
Changing Propane Outside For up to 2 Hours
KEEP SKIN HEAVY DUTY IF CONTACT EATING OR WASH AFTER

IF HEAVILY SOILED AFTER USE

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Burning with Propane Inside and Outside All Day
KEEP SKIN HEAT RESISTANT IF CONTACT EATING OR WASH AFTER

IF HEAVILY SOILED

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The Installation of Steel Sheet Piled Retaining Wall at CH1350-1500

Document Reference: C11588/11.3/ MS002

Distribution: Volker Stevin/ Foreman / File 11.3

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I have read and understood the following method statement:

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1.0 Introduction ...........................................................................................................................3

Appendix A Risk Assessments

Appendix B Site layout/Installation

Appendix C Working Platform Permit to Load Certificate

Appendix D Piling Rig details

Appendix E Standard Forms: Permit to Commence Completion Certificate

Appendix F COSHH Assessments

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The site location of the works and delivery address is:

C/o Volker Stevin

On this project the relevant staff are:

VGE Personnel Position Site Status Contact

5.0 Reference Documents

Sheet Pile layout

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6.0 Working Hours

Working hours will be 7.30am to 6.00pm.

7.0 Pre-requisites to starting on site

Goalposts will be erected under the cables to establish a minimum height..

All deliveries will be made to the main site compound.

No plant/materials are to be stored on the lower berm.

All delivery vehicles will arrive with suitable edge protection.

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c) Labour and Small Tools

The Movax operator will travel separately in his own transport.

a) Delivery of sheet piles to works area

b) Pitching and driving sheet piles using Movax

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c) Controls & Monitoring

11.0 Safety and COSHH

Appropriate Risk and COSHH assessments are provided within Appendix A.

Generic COSHH Assessments included for the installation are as follows :-

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All vehicles and plant will be kept in a clean condition.

All plant will carry a comprehensive spill kit.

13.0 Environmental Information

d) Waste and Pollution

e) Noise & Vibration

f) Fuel & Oils

14.0 Personal Protective Equipment

15.0 Lifting Equipment

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17.0 Emergency Procedures

18.0 Third Parties

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Lifting of Piles 3 3 9 All • Piles to be positioned adjacent to works. 1 3 3

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