Safe Working Method Statement

Date: 21st April 16

Dear Sir/Madam,

RE: Fox Primary School

Please find enclosed our method statement and risk assessments relating to the
above project for your information.
Works will not commence, without the Project Manager, JPJ Supervisor & Installers
signature.
We trust this meets with your approval, if there should be any queries, please do not
hesitate to call the undersigned.

Yours faithfully,

For JPJ Installations Ltd

Mr S Dunn

SHEQ Manager

Author: Steve Dunn

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JPJ INSTALLATIONS FILE COPY

JPJ Installations Limited’s directives:

WORKS ARE NOT TO COMMENCE WITHOUT PROJECT

MANAGERS / SUPERVISORS & INSTALLERS SIGNATURES.

Project: Fox School

Reference Number:
Proposed Start Date:
Material Enclosed: RAMS

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Introduction
The Contents of this documentation has been designed to act as a method of control that has been drafted,
after a risk assessment has been carried out on the above project. It is designed to control the operation and
ensure that all are aware of any hazards that may associated with the work, plus the Health & Safety
precautions that are to be taken
It is the individual responsibility of all JPJ Ltd employees to comply with the safety instructions contained within
this Method Statement. Only personnel who are authorised and properly trained are to carryout work for the
company. (Subcontracted employees must have obtained a successful result during the assessment process
and received their contract in order to be considered authorised to carry our works for and on behalf of JPJ Ltd)
Directive
File Copy: The contents of this correspondence should be briefed by the Project Manager to the assigned site
supervisor in order for works to be completed. The Supervisor is then required to sign where appropriate.
IMPORTANT: the following documentation must be signed; Method Statement & Manual Handling Risk
Assessment prior to works commencing. Once this has been completed, it will then become the duty of the JPJ
Ltd Supervisor to ensure that all site operatives have been briefed into all the contents of this file to ensure that
any residual risk(s) involved remains low.

This File Copy of JPJ Ltd Method Statement & Manual Handling documents MUST be signed by the installation
team and returned back to the office and filed, prior to commencement of works taking place.

Site Copy: This is a duplicate copy of the original safety correspondences, which is to be used to brief the
assigned site supervisor by the Project Manager. It remains the duty of the supervisor to ensure that the
contents of this material is delivered to all site operatives prior to works commencing. Once completed, this
material is to remain on site and act as a source of reference until the completion of installation works has
taken place. All JPJ Installations Limited operatives are to sign to confirm that they understand the contents
and responsibilities.

JPJ personnel to sign MS / MH documents and retain copy within the ‘site box’

Section 1. Contact Details Project Name

Section 2. Commencement Dates Fox Primary School Block B

Removal of existing windows
Section 3. Background Information

Section 4. Methodology Reference Number;

Section 5. Emergency & Welfare

Arrangements Proposed Start Date;

Section 6. COSHH & Housekeeping

Section 7. Site Specific Information

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Section 1. Contact Details

1.1 JPJ Installation Ltd Company name: JPJ Installations Ltd
Details
Project Manager: John Clarke

Email: john.clarke@jpjltd.co.uk

Health & Safety Manager: Steve Dunn

Email: steve.dunn@jpjltd.co.uk

Address: 7 Bradbury Drive, Springwood Industrial Estate, Braintree, Essex,

CM7 2SD

Tel: 01376 528111

Fax: 01376 528222
1.2 Sub Contractor N/A
Details
1.3 Main Contractor Company name: Galliford Try
Details
Address: Wonersh House, The Guild Way, Old Portsmouth Road, Guilford.
GU3 1LR

1.4 Project Address Address: Fox School

Address: Kensington Place, London. W8 7PP

1.5 Areas on site that
JPJ operatives will Block B
be active within

Section 2. Commencement Dates

2.1a Date of preparation of 2.1b Proposed date of
Method Statement installation

Section 3. Background Information

3.1 Scope of Works Removal of Crittal windows
3.2 No of Personnel 3.2a Name of Site
for task / operation Supervisor
3.3 Certified Training All operatives working for, or on behalf of JPJ Ltd, are trained to a level of
& Periodical (on- competency in installation of Kawneer Architectural Systems (Installation
site) Instruction Manuals).
All installers hold current CSCS cards.
All supervisors are trained to SSSTS (CITB) requirements.
JPJ Limited is fully compliant with their duties towards The Health & Safety at
Work Act 1974 Section 2 (4-7) and carries out periodical consultation with all
site-based staff. This includes the issuing of Toolbox Talks by the site supervisor
and/or management member on a weekly basis and monthly(formal) meetings
with all supervisors.
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3.4 Reference/source Health and Safety At Work etc. Act 1974
documentation: The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
Work at Height Regulations 2005
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)
Personal Protection Equipment at Work Regulations 1992
Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER 1998)
Construction Design Management Regulations 2015
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (as amended)
COSHH Regs 2012
3.5 Risk Assessment JPJRA WORKING WITH LEAD
ref:
3.6 Responsibilities It is the responsibility of JPJ management to brief the Method Statement to the
site supervisor, who will communicate the Method Statement to the site
operatives and ensure that:
 The operatives understand the safe working procedures.
 All works are carried out according to the Method Statement.
 Comply with Method Statement and report any difficulties to JPJ
Management.
 Sign the Method Statement to confirm they have understood the
procedures and the safe sequence of works.
Variations of the Method Statement may only be undertaken following the
agreement of JPJ Ltd, Health and Safety Manager. In these circumstances a
written record of variation will be submitted to Main Contractor prior to works
commencing and the Method Statement will be communicated to the operatives
and subcontractors as above.

Section 4. Methodology
4.1 Access N/A

4.2 Sequence – N/A

Explanation of
Operation and
Process
4.3 Technical Any information that is critical to the safety of the project; this may include elements of the structural
engineer’s reports, previous Health & Safety plans, any design drawings or specification that may be
Information
available.

4.4 Equipment Cordless drills and various hand tools.

All portable electric appliances are PAT tested and available for inspection

4.5 Works Assess

Identify and assess: Identify those tasks where you are going to use lead or create

lead dust or fume. Pay particular attention to situations where significant exposure is

expected. This may include:

 stripping or preparing leaded paint from doors, windows etc.

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 Control

Follow the controls below. You will have to consider additional controls for particularly

high risk tasks like abrasive blasting.

Prevent:

leaving in place paintwork that is in good condition and / or covered by non-leaded

paint. Make a key for a new paint layer by using wet abrasive paper. Only strip back

old paint if it is flaking, chipping, giving off dust/ particles or is a risk to children

 using different work methods, eg cold / mechanical cutting instead of hot

cutting

Control: Even if you minimise some of the risk this way, you may still do other work

that might involve exposure to lead. Control the risk by:

Work Method – limit the amount of dust or fume you create. Consider using one or a

combination of:

 chemical paint stripper

 wet abrasive paper and scraper

 On tool extraction with an H or M class extraction unit

 Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) – wear RPE with an assigned

protection factor of 20 (eg FFP3 disposable mask or half mask with P3 filter). For

longer duration work consider powered RPE with the same protection (eg TH2

powered hood / helmet). Make sure any RPE is compatible with other protective

equipment. Fit Testing is needed for tight fitting masks.

 Preventing spread – use additional controls to prevent dust or fume

spreading – eg plastic sheeting to separate the work and cover surfaces. Remove

or protect soft furnishings. Thoroughly wash / clean surfaces and dispose of

contaminated waste safely. Pay particular attention to keeping children and

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pregnant women away from the work area.

 Clothing – wear disposable coveralls and use washable (eg PVC) or

disposable gloves if there is likely to be lead dust contamination. Remove these

when leaving the work area. Do not wear them in rest areas and keep them away

from personal clothing worn outside of work. Avoid washing contaminated clothing

at home.

 Washing – washing is an important control. In many cases, standard site

welfare facilities will be enough. Workers should ensure they:

wash hands and forearms before eating, drinking, smoking, using the

telephone, taking medication etc

avoid hand-mouth contact when in contaminated areas

 Breaks – avoid contamination by taking rest and meal breaks away from the

work area.

REMOVAL OF EXISTING WINDOWS

1. JPJ process would be to ensure that the areas concerned are totally sheeted

out to prevent dust spreading throughout the school.

2. All installers to wear half face masks and protective suits, gloves and glasses.

3. The windows will be checked for flaking prior to removal.

4. Ideally all windows will be stripped prior to removal.

5. Area around the cutting zone will be damped down or extraction systems will

be attached to the cutting tool.

6. Fixings will then be cut from the surround.

7. All units removed, will be disposed of in a suitable skip clearly marked with

lead warning signs.

8. Once each room is complete an air test will be carried out to confirm that no

lead particles are in the area.

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9. This process will be used for all remaining areas.

Section 5. Emergency & Welfare Arrangements

5.1 First Aid All JPJ Ltd operatives will familiarize themselves with all site emergency / welfare
Information arrangements at Induction. First Aid on site provided by MC,. First Aid equipment
on site will be supplied by Main Contractor. All installers are to follow the
company accident / emergency procedures in the event of an incident

JPJ Limited’s All accidents must be reported, however minor. In order to achieve this, the
Procedure following procedure should be adopted.
1. Obtain treatment for the injury from a first aider or other appointed person.
2. Make the area safe following the incident (e.g. by using barriers, warning
notices etc),
to safeguard other personnel in the vicinity (except where the accident results in a
major injury, in which case the scene should be left undisturbed until advised
otherwise by the enforcing authority).
3. Enter details in the accident book.
4. Inform the injured person's manager (or a responsible person) of the incident.
5. Keep the company informed of any after-effects of the incident, including
periods of total or partial incapacity for work.
5.2 Emergency Action N/A
Plan
5.3 Welfare Main Contractor has fresh drinking water and toilet facilities located on site.
5.4 Personal Without exception, personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn in
Protective compliance with site rules.
Equipment (PPE)
Hard Hat
Mask P3 Press to test
Gloves (cut resistant)
Eye protection (EN166)
Safety boots (EN345)
Ear protection (when required)
Hi visibility clothing (EN471:2003 Class 2),or as directed by the Site Manager
5.5 Noise JPJ personnel have undergone Audiometric Testing (Health & Safety
Management Consultants Limited, march 2013) in order to assess their
workplace. Personnel should apply the appropriate hearing protection if exposed
to noise levels of 80dB (A) or above. Main Contractor is to deploy the appropriate
mandatory signage, as detailed within the Safety Signs & Signals Regulations
1996, in areas of the site where the noise exposure exceeds acceptable limits.
5.6 HAVS JPJ Ltd are committed to reducing HAV. Where risks cannot be eliminated, the
adopted control methods include:
 Offering information to installation staff about selecting lower vibration
tools and equipment
 choosing the right tool for the job
 where applicable, altering processes and procedures to minimise
exposure to vibration
 where applicable, implementing task rotation and time limits on activities
with high exposure levels
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 making operators aware of activities with the tools that produce unusually
high vibration emissions
 providing information on methods of using the tool to be adopted or
avoided to reduce vibration levels
 making sure operators avoid gripping the tool too tightly
 providing information and training in tool maintenance (badly maintained
tools can produce more vibration).
Section 6. COSHH & Housekeeping
6.1 COSHH JPJRA COSHH LEAD

6.2 Housekeeping / How will waste be removed from site? Consider location of skips, provision of bins and what collection
arrangement will be put in place. How will materials be stored on site e.g. storage of glass (strapped)?
Waste
All operatives working for, or on behalf of JPJ ltd, will make sure their working
area is managed for safety hazards at all times. Glass is to be strapped and
covered when left in storage.

Tool boxes are to be kept free of loose cutting blades. Old blades should be
stored in a suitable container and disposed of off-site via a licensed amenity tip.

Where appropriate arrangements have been made for the disposal of all waste on
site, off –cuts, old blades etc, must be disposed of correctly in the appropriate
waste receptacles in accordance with site rules. Where there are no waste
removal facilities available, all waste is to be transported off site for disposal.
Section 7. Site Specific Information
7.1 Site Working 07:30 – 18:00
Hours
7.2 Supervision / The installation will be supervised by the JPJ working foreman as identified at the
Monitoring site induction.
7.3 Site Specific N/A
Arrangements
7.4 Specific Sub- There are no specific sub-contractor requirements on this projects
Contractor
requirements
7.5 Risk Assessments A list of identified risk throughout the task will be noted here. The actual documents are
Attached attached.
 Methodology Risk Assessment
 Lead
7.6 Responsibility for Consideration should be given to site hours; this may immediately highlight the need for artificial
lighting if work starts before first light or continues after dusk. Additionally the requirement for general
task lighting
site lighting and specific task lighting would be inserted here.

JPJ Ltd to supply all task lighting as required.

7.6 Pedestrian / traffic Will your work interfere with current pedestrian / traffic arrangements?
re‐routing No
arrangements
7.7 Communication To whom the information / will be communicated and how? (to include non‐English speaking
operatives)
 All communication shall be directed in the first instance to the Main
Contractor Site Manager.
 Method statement shall be communicated verbally and interpreted where
necessary.
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7.8 Permit to Work
Required? Permits to be issued by MC where applicable

Name and contact details of the Environmental Health & Safety Manager
Name Contact Details Qualifications

07950 355 865 CMIOSH MIIRSM

Steve.dunn@jpjltd.co.uk

Main Contractor is to ensure that no other personnel or trades are allowed to work in the
vicinity whilst installation work is carried out. The process of cordoning off these areas is the
responsibility of JPJ Limited (where necessary).

I acknowledge receipt of JPJ Installations Ltd, Safe Working Method Statement.

Name and contact details of Main Contractor Site Manager

Name Contact Details Signature

Tel:

Email:

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Names of all operatives involved in this operation

First Name Last name Job Title Signature

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