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Electrical - Consumer Unit Method Statment

This method statement outlines the procedures for replacing a consumer unit. It identifies the main hazards as electrocution, asbestos, manual handling, and slips/trips/falls. Preventative measures are described such as using insulated tools and locking out circuits. Personal protective equipment including high-viz clothing, safety footwear, dust masks, eye protection, and ear protection is required. Waste will be disposed of properly and hazardous substances are not expected to be present. Emergency procedures, training, and ensuring safety of others are also addressed.

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Electrical - Consumer Unit Method Statment

This method statement outlines the procedures for replacing a consumer unit. It identifies the main hazards as electrocution, asbestos, manual handling, and slips/trips/falls. Preventative measures are described such as using insulated tools and locking out circuits. Personal protective equipment including high-viz clothing, safety footwear, dust masks, eye protection, and ear protection is required. Waste will be disposed of properly and hazardous substances are not expected to be present. Emergency procedures, training, and ensuring safety of others are also addressed.

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ONE DIRECT METHOD STATEMENT

NUMBER: MS0005

Electrical – Consumer Unit Start Date 01/05/2016


Task / Activity
Replacement Review Date 01/05/2018
Accompanying Risk
Site Address /Location OHG Properties SRA 7
Assessment
Personnel Involved One Direct Operatives Role /Trade Electrical

Mark Bloxidge – H&S Manager Tel: 07900 160656


Health & Safety
Jessica Langley – H&S Advisor Tel: 07966 348804

Main Hazards Preventative Measures


yy Electrocution Electrocution
yy Asbestos yy Operatives are competent to carry out electrical
yy Manual handling tasks
yy Slips, trips and falls yy Tools used are insulated to 1000v
yy Tools visually inspected prior to use
yy Circuits are made dead wherever possible and lock
off procedures in place
yy Battery or 110V power tools and RCD’s used as
required
Asbestos
Work Equipment yy Operatives to view asbestos portal prior to starting
work
yy Insulated hand tools,
Manual Handling
power tools, hover,
testing equipment yy Operatives have received manual handling training
Slips, trips and falls
yy Operatives to maintain a clear and tidy work area,
including good cable management

Prepared By M Bloxidge (H&S Manager) Date: 01/05/2016


ONE DIRECT METHOD STATEMENT
NUMBER: MS0005

Sequence of Operations for Task


yy Ensure that all appropriate PPE is being
worn
yy Carry out assessment of work area to
ensure that it is safe to proceed
yy Carry out consumer unit replacement in
line with safe system of work
yy Ensure that all tools and equipment are
removed from work area after use

PPE Required

HARD HAT HAND PROTECTION SAFETY VISOR


NO YES NO

HIGH VIZ SAFETY FOOTWEAR DUST MASK


YES YES YES

EYE PROTECTION EAR PROTECTION


YES YES

Environmental Protection Measures


yy Dispose of all waste in designated area or skip provided for waste and in accordance with
manufactures instructions

Prepared By M Bloxidge (H&S Manager) Date: 01/05/2016


ONE DIRECT METHOD STATEMENT
NUMBER: MS0005

Hazardous Substances

IRRITANT/ RESPIRATORY
FLAMMABLE
SENSITISER SENSITISER
NO
NO NO

TOXIC CORROSIVE DANGEROUS TO


NO NO THE ENVIRONMENT
NO

GAS UNDER PRESSURE


NO

Emergency procedures
First Aid:
yy First Aid box provided on all vehicles
yy Local arrangements for contacting emergency services to be identified
yy Location or nearest hospital A&E must be known
yy In case of serious accident or injury requiring immediate medical attention call 999
yy Always inform supervisor or H&S Manager of all accidents, incidents and near misses
yy Ensure that accident, incident or near miss is logged
Fire:
yy Fire extinguisher on all vehicles
yy Only attempt to extinguisher if safe to do so, using CO or dry powder
yy Local arrangements for contacting emergency services to be identified
yy Maintain adequate emergency access route in working location at all times

Prepared By M Bloxidge (H&S Manager) Date: 01/05/2016


ONE DIRECT METHOD STATEMENT
NUMBER: MS0005

Training & Supervision Permit to work


yy All staff have received H&S Induction yy No
training
yy All Operatives are supervised
Machinery Shutdown or Lock
Off Procedure
yy No

Safety of Other Contractors


or Members of the Public
yy Ensure that other contractors are aware
of hazards present
yy Ensure that work area is secured
yy No works will be left in a dangerous
condition or with risk to themselves,
contractors, tenants or members of the
public
yy All tools and equipment will be securely
stored or removed from site at the end of
each working day

Prepared By M Bloxidge (H&S Manager) Date: 01/05/2016

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