Demolition Method Statement PDF

HEALTH & SAFETY PLAN & METHOD
STATEMENT
FOR
ASBESTOS REMOVAL, SOFT STRIP, DEMOLITION

& CLEARANCE WORKS
AT
FLYING HIGH ACADEMY

TOWNROE DRIVE,
MANSFIELD
NG19 6JN
Kier Issue 03 Dated 14.10.2015 Job No. N2038

Flying High Academy, Townroe Drive, Mansfield
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GENERAL
This h&s plan & method statement has been prepared to demonstrate the safe working
method for the soft-strip of internal fixtures/fixings and identified items, asbestos
removal and demolition of the existing FLYING HIGH ACADEMY,TOWNROE DRIVE,
MANSFIELD, NG19 6JN.
This is to be read in conjunction with provided drawings and Hazard surveys.
This method statement is intended to be a live document in accordance with the CDM
Regualtions 2015. Any amendments to this method statement due to unforeseen circumstances
will be agreed in writing by the Project Director, Safety Adviser, Project Supervisor & forwarded
to the Principal Designer/Clients Representative as appropriate.

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INDEX:
1. LOCATION OF THE WORKS
2. EXTENT OF THE WORKS
3. PROGRAMME OF WORKS
4. EXISTING SERVICES
5. SAFETY PROCEDURES
6. ACCESS AND EGRESS
7. SAFETY ARRANGEMENTS
8. IDENTIFIED HAZARDS ( MECHANICAL & PHYSICAL)
9. OPERATIVES AND TRAINING
10. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
11. ACCESS
12. COSHH AND RISK ASSESSMENT
13. WELFARE ARRANGEMENTS
14. SPECIAL WORKS
15. ARISINGS
16. PUBLIC / OTHER / EMPLOYEES SAFETY
17. PROJECT MANAGEMENT
18. PROJECT RESOURCES
19. METHOD

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1. LOCATION OF THE WORKS
The works are located at Flying High Academy, Townroe Drive, Mansfield. This is a heavily
populated residential area of Mansfield.
2. EXTENT OF THE WORKS
The works, in summary, involves the strip out, including asbestos removal and demolition of the
part single storey, part two storey existing Flying High Academy which is to be replaced by a
new school, currently under construction on the adjacent site.
The works, in summary, involves:-

• Creation and provision of project specific Health & Safety Plan as required by the CDM
Regulations – Principal Contractor duties;
• Creation and provision of project specific demolition phase method statements and
associated risk/COSHH assessments;
• Registering site with Environment Agency for Hazardous site registration code –
applicable when any type of hazardous substance is contained on site;
• The Client is to carry out all service disconnections feeding the site, Including any
overhead services. All services are to be terminated outside the footprint of the site for
safety purposes and written confirmation provided. Please Note: Start date cannot be
confirmed until written confirmation is received.
• Erection of protective 2.4m Heras type fencing to encompass any site boundaries
required and those openings created by the works to ensure prevention of unauthorised
access;
• Protection at all times of adjacent properties and those accessing same;
• Protection at all times of adjacent roadways and pavements and those accessing same;
• Liaising with neighbouring property owners/representative;
• Provision of fully trained NFDC/NDTG Site Supervisor for the duration of the project;
• Provision of suitable and sufficient welfare facilities to meet the CDM 2015 Regulations;
• Provision of fully trained CSCS/CCDO & CPCS workforce;
• Monthly external safety audits for the duration of the project with written reports issued;
• Fortnightly in-house safety audits for the duration of the project with written reports
issued;
• Removal of all non-licensed asbestos containing products in line with HSE ACOP L143 –
Work with materials containing asbestos;
• Removal of licensed asbestos containing products by specialist appointed contractor as
per Control of Asbestos Regs 2012;
• Soft-stripping of structures;
• Demolition of structures in line with BS6187:2011;
• Demolition of sensitive areas by hand working methods;
• Breaking up all concrete floor slabs;
• Break up external concrete DDA ramp and handrails to the main entrance;
• Grubbing up of all footings to a depth of 1.5m;
• Grubbing up hard standings;
• Make good the ground and level excavated areas of site with suitable topsoil, compacted
and graded alongside existing pavings;
• Leave site safe and clear to the clients satisfaction
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To Include:
• Protection at all times of adjacent processing areas and those accessing same;
• Protection at all times of adjacent roadways and pavements and those accessing same;
• Protection of Clients employees or other contractors liable to be within the confines of the
site;
RETAINING ITEMS
• Areas of hard landscaping retained by the school as per the appended landscape plan
• Any other TBA;
Any items for retention by the Client/CA will be documented, marked and relayed to all site
operatives.
Demolition works which fall outside the development boundary covered by Planning
Application Ref. 2/2014/0531/ST are to be carried out to slab level only, with the
slab/footings and associated hardstandings remaining.
3. PROGRAMME OF WORKS
Project Commencement Date:

Project Duration: 12 weeks
Working Hours: 07:30–18:00 hours Mondays to Fridays
07:30–13:00 hours on Saturdays
The general programme for the works will be as follows:-

Documentation & Notification
• Section 80-82 notification from local Council – Subcontractor to issue – copy to be
displayed on site;
• F10 – provided by CDMC
• ASB5 – to be submitted to HSE by licensed contractor;
• EA – Hazardous Waste Site Registration – Subcontractor to obtain – site number to
inserted on all hazardous waste consignment notes
• Neighbouring property notifications – Subcontractor to issue
• M&E Disconnection Notices Issued by relevant services authority – Client to issue –
copy to be displayed on site;
• Scaffold Permit – N/A
Posting of courtesy notices advising of the impending demolition to all properties
situated to the boundary of the site and those adjacent the site (including emergency
contact no’s etc.);
Obtain service termination confirmation notices from the service providers.
Western Power
Virgin Media
National Grid
Severn Trent Water
BT

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Detailed method statement + associated risk assessments and provision of same to
respective parties
Site Set-Up Site Supervisor to install:-

• Site fire plan including fire and assembly points etc.;
• Installation – segregation/signing of internal traffic routes,
public footpath and access/egress;
• Erection of additional site fencing;
• Designation of machine over-night secure zone;
• Designation of internal vehicle turning points (as
required);
• Designation of site parking facilities;
• Designation of further zones as required.
• Safety issues pertaining to adjacent occupied premises
ALL OPERATIVES TO ATTEND SITE INDUCTION
Service / Hazardous area • Careful investigation as to the exact layout of drains etc. feeding
Investigation & protection the adjacent properties will be carried out and the layout
marked. Road plates or similar will be placed over any
construction traffic cross-over points to prevent damage;
• Obtain Permit to Dig via Client prior to breaking of any ground
to determine exact locations of underground services;
• Movement of machinery from low-loader into site will be carried
out at a suitable time so as not to cause additional hazard within
the surrounding environment.
Removal of It is our policy that all hazardous materials are removed, wherever
contaminants/hazardous possible, at the initial stage of the project to prevent additional
substances exposure / double handling and enable safe, uninterrupted
execution of the soft-strip & demolition stage of works. To
include:-
MMMF (man made mineral fibre)

ACM’s – asbestos containing materials as identified in the
demolition and refurbishment asbestos survey.
Section 62 & Duty of Care consignment notes will be issued to the

CDM Co-Ordinator for later inclusion within the H&S File if
appropriate.
Demolition – Soft strip of internal fixtures/fittings items & removal from site;
Removal of ACM’s;
Structural demolition by mechanical means of remaining structure/s;
Sifting of materials for removal from site;
Breaking up concrete slab;
Grub up footings;
Clearance of site to suitable standards.
4. EXISTING SERVICES

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• OBTAIN PERMIT TO DIG VIA KIER PRIOR TO BREAKING OF ANY GROUND TO DETERMINE
EXACT LOCATIONS OF UNDERGROUND SERVICES;
• OBTAIN WRITTEN CONFIRMATION OF DISCONNECTION OF SERVICES VIA KIER PRIOR TO
COMMENCEMENT OF ANY SOFT-STRIP OPERATIONS;
• CLIENT INSTRUCTION:-
Prior to any works commencing, full investigation will take place to ensure that all isolation /
disconnection works to relevant services have been completed and there are no remaining live
services and that all pipes and cables have been isolated. Written confirmation will be received
from the Client; – IF YOU DO NOT HAVE COPY OF DISCONNECTION CONFIRMATION DO NOT
START – SPEAK DIRECTLY WITH SUBCONTRACTORS PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR.
All service items which are to be retained will be suitably marked and brought to the attention
of all operatives through on site tool box talks to ensure all persons are aware of the exact
location of same. All work carried out to or which affects new or existing services will be in
accordance with the bye laws or regulations of the relevant statutory authority.
Internal temporary electricity will be supplied by use of generators. These will be sited to
prevent disturbance to neighbouring properties through noise/fumes etc. and will be effectively
earthed. All cables off will be suitably marked and placed so as to prevent tripping and
damage.
Portable & hand held electric tools shall not exceed 110v and shall be inspected as per the
established maintenance system:-
User Check - Weekly
Visual Inspection - Monthly
Combined inspection and test before use and thereafter 3 monthly.
Central & task lighting will be installed as appropriate and conform to BS & IEE standards.
5. SAFETY PROCEDURES
All operatives will be made aware of the extent and location of the works, informed of any
restricted areas and possible areas where interaction with operatives or others is liable to be
hazardous.
DANGER DEMOLITION signs and exclusion zone barriers will be erected to all areas as required.
Any additional signage will be erected as required.
Edge protection, installed by a specialist contractor, will be erected to all areas where there is a
risk of falls. Signage will be affixed to each barrier advising ‘remove this = lose your job’.
All areas referred to in the Location and Description of the works are closely surrounded by a
residential environment. Extreme caution will be implemented when access and egress to the
site is required. Exclusion zone fencing is to be erected to encompass all site boundaries and
internal exclusion fencing is to be erected where needed to prohibit access by site operatives
into danger zones i.e. within the working radi of the excavator / drop zones etc;
All employees will ensure that the site is maintained in a clean and tidy manner. Removing
scrap metals and debris from the work area progressively. (Good housekeeping).
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NOTE: No fires are to be set on site, and no burning of any arisings will be carried out at any
point.
Special Care will be taken to eliminate the risk of FIRE where hot cutting works are required.
All `hot works` will be under Kiers Permit to Work Systems to be implemented by the Site
Manager. Fire extinguishers of a suitable type will be on hand, as will a banksman assigned to
fire watch. NB Cold cutting to be employed where highly flammable materials are present or
there is a risk of lead coatings.
6. ACCESS AND EGRESS
Existing traffic use & restrictions:

• The access route is via residential streets, which are narrow in part with park cars and
traffic calming measures. Planning conditions are in place restricting working hours and
the hours during which deliveries to and removals from site can be undertaken.
• Any large deliveries are to be carried out under banksman control due to continuity of
surrounding environment – this is to be pre-planned with local residents due to parking
cars on roadways etc – Subcontractor to make contact (either by speaking directly or
letter drop for those who are no in) to advise of delivery time/area etc;
• The site is contained within within a highly populated residential environment - and as
such surrounding roads will be heavily congested throughout the works – ensure these
are maintained clear and free of obstructions throughout the works;
• Access to site will be off Townroe Drive via the existing school entrance. This will be the
point of entry to site for deliveries and disposal. Restrictions apply to the timing of
vehicular access. No demolition traffic will arrive or leave site between 08.00 and 09.15
and 14.30-15.45.
• The neighbouring properties consist of private dwellings and the New Flying High
Academy, therefore it should be noted that others will be using these facilities and due
care attention and courtesy is to be shown throughout – particularly when access/egress
by construction plant is required. Kier to liaise direct with the neighbouring
representatives prior to commencement of works.
• Be aware that pedestrian/other vehicular traffic will ALWAYS have the right-of-way.
• Due to the site locality access by waste carriers is required to be pre-planned to prevent
interaction with vehicles / personnel etc. employed within further buildings.
• There are main pedestrian crossing points to all surrounding roadways– ensure that
these areas are kept clear at all times to ensure the safety of pedestrians etc.
• Surrounding properties are occupied and as such all safety requirements are to be
advised to all operatives and unimpeded access provided throughout the works;
• Occupants of all neighbouring /surrounding properties will require unrestricted access to
their places of work, therefore due care, attention and courtesy is to be afforded at all
times.
• Care must be taken to prevent dust, pollution and debris from causing potential danger
for both adults and children;
• In all cases due care, attention and safety is to be afforded to those persons/vehicles
accessing the surrounding environment;

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ENSURE THAT A BANKSMAN OVERSEES ALL MOVEMENT OF SITE VEHICLES INTO
THE SITE TO PROTECT THE SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT
Access/Egress:-
The main entry point will be Via the entrance off Townroe Drive. This will be the point of entry
to site for deliveries and disposal. Restrictions apply to the timing of vehicular access. No
demolition traffic will arrive or leave site between 08.00 and 09.15 and 14.30-15.45.
The following controls will be initiated at the access/egress point to the carpark.
• This route will be manned THROUGHOUT THE WORKS to control traffic flow and aid
others accessing the surrounding areas;
• The banksman will oversee all movement of plant/vehicles requiring access to the site;
• Signage will be erected to advise all persons accessing the site to ‘sign in’ at the site
office;
• Signage will be erected depicting the internal designated transit / parking route and site
office with site contact telephone number;
• Signage will be erected at suitable points warning of site access point;
• The insitu gate will be locked at ‘quiet’ times.
Particular care is to be afforded by all operatives and operators of plant when accessing /
leaving site due to the continuity of the footpath which crosses this cross-over point.
Due to the nature of demolition and the waste produced, vehicles removing the waste will be of
large nature - 20T tipper wagons, skip wagons or roll-on-roll-off cointainer transports. The
frequency of these will vary throughout the demolition, but at the peak may reach 6 wagons
per hour loading excavated debris. These will be co-ordinated to avoid queing on the highway.
A copy of the access / egress route and site contact telephone number will be held within the
main office of Kier Construction and faxed to any contractor engaged for the removal of
materials or the supply of plant and machinery prior to movement taking place. This will ensure
suitable warning is given to site and enable traffic movements to be pre-planned.
A banksman will be employed for movements of construction plant / vehicles across any cross
over point and all drivers of construction traffic will adhere to the existing applicable speed
restrictions.
These access gates will be kept closed with an operative assigned to oversee all movements.
All other access gates will be locked and secured against trespass.
7. SAFETY ARRANGEMENTS
Safety, health & environmental advice and auditing is carried out by Kier’s in-house SHE
department. Their role is to make periodic site visits to advise on Health & Safety matters, to
assess hazards and risks, ensure adequate controls are implemented and monitored and to
assist in the on-going training of company operatives.
8. IDENTIFIED HAZARDS ( MECHANICAL & PHYSICAL)

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1. The surrounding public walkways, residential environment and occupied business
premises/car parks.
2. Noise and Dust are environmental hazards affecting both operatives and people in the
immediate vicinity during demolition and loading procedures.
3. The nature of intended work at height creates an on going hazard during the removal
process.
4. Falls from height, falling materials and tools, slips, trips, cuts and scrapes.
5. Fire – Ensure all preparatory safety works are installed;
6. Asbestos – ensure all works are carried out as per the written method
RISK ASSESSMENTS FOR SITE SPECIFIC HAZARDS ARE INCLUDED.
9. OPERATIVES AND TRAINING
There will be one fully trained NFDC/NDTG site supervisor involved in the project.
All operatives to be employed on site will have completed the Safety Awareness Course for
Demolition Operatives. All operatives are bona-fied 'CSCS – CCDO Ticket' holders or have
applied under the scheme and awaiting their cards (evidence of this will be held on site within
the main site file). All personnel will adhere strictly to the Codes of Practice for Demolition BS
6187:2011.
All site operatives are to attend Kier Site Induction prior to commencement of the project. The
Project Supervisor/s will ensure Tool box talks are given on assignment of work tasks and
additional talks given on a weekly basis.
All further training deemed necessary to carry out the safe conclusion of the works will be
appropriated. Specialist training courses e.g.; MEWP, Abrasive Wheels, will be carried out to
suit requirements.
10. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
The following items of Personal Protective Equipment will be worn on site by all operatives.
i ALL SITE PERSONNEL:

Gloves, Goggles, Respiratory Protection, Safety Boots, Hard Hats, Reflective
Jackets/vests, Dust masks (EN149FFP2S)
ii HOT-CUTTING OPERATIVES
As i above, gauntlets, flame retardant overalls, tinted visor
iii OPERATIVES WORKING AT HEIGHT

As i above, full body safety harness, safety line.

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iv ASBESTOS REMOVAL (non-licensed)
Disposable coveralls (elasticised ankles, hood and wrists); Safety Boots; Hard Hats;
Goggles; Gloves; Half Face Masks (EN149 FFP3)
All PPE will be issued to operatives as and when conditions of work and or when deterioration
of existing issue is noted. Each operative is responsible for ensuring the good condition of his
PPE. (Regulation 11. PPE Regs’ 1992 ) The Site Supervisor will monitor all PPE on a daily basis
as part of the on going Health & Safety programme. A register of all PPE issued is kept on site.
11. ACCESS
Access to any above ground work areas will be achieved using one or more of the following
safe means of access, as appropriate.
a) Approved Tower/podium scaffolding erected in accordance with manufacturers

recommendations;
LADDERS OR STEP LADDERS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON KIER SITES – SUPERVISOR
CARRY OUT AN ASSESSMENT FOR EACH AREA REQUIRING ‘WORKING AT HEIGHT’
12. COSHH AND RISK ASSESSMENT
All work covered by this Method Statement will be undertaken with due regard for the Control
of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002.
Kier Construction has prepared a series of COSHH assessments to cover substances to be

introduced by them during the works, these typically are;
1) Propane ( Including cutting flame )

2) Mineral oils and greases
3) Concrete and brick dust
4) Hygiene materials
Additional assessments will be prepared for any residual materials contained within the building
and encountered during the works.
Risk Assessments have been carried out as required by the Management of Health & Safety at
Work Regulations 1999 to document all perceived risks in respect of operations carried out on
site.
These will be conveyed to all operatives during site induction and made available for the
duration of the works. Further assessments will be carried out as the works progress and the
necessary controls implemented.
13. WELFARE ARRANGEMENTS

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Kier will provide adequate facilities to meet the requirements of CDM 2015. These are to
include:-
• Site accommodation with sufficient space and seating arrangements for the number of
operatives employed on site, to allow them to take meal breaks with the facility for hot
water and food warming.
• Drinking water
• Washing facilities with a supply of hot running water, including a supply of soap and
towels.
• Suitable and sufficient plumbed in toilet facilities.
• Clothes drying facilities.
Arrangements will be made for all toilets and welfare facilities to be cleaned and restocked on a
regular basis.
Should the number of operatives on site increase, additional sufficient welfare facilities will be, if
required, placed on site.
14. SPECIAL WORKS
1. Refer to Access/Egress restrictions item 6;

2. Refer to Clients rules contained within your site file – all conditions set are to be abided
by throughout the works.
3. There is no smoking in any area (apart from specific designated area), due to high risk to
others / building. Where hot-cutting is required all works are to be under hot-works
permit system with fire watchers appointed. The site supervisor is to inform all site
personnel of this rule during site induction and post signage throughout the structure;
4. On arrival on site ALL delivery drivers/visitors and personnel must report to the site
reception to obtain instruction. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD ANYONE
VENTURE ONTO THE SITE BEFORE REPORTING TO THE SITE OFFICE, SIGNING IN AND
OBTAINING INSTRUCTIONS.
5. Full public protection measures are to be installed and maintained around the site
boundaries due to the high number of pedestrian/cycle/vehicular traffic;
6. There are hazardous substances on site:-
i. Asbestos – this is a carcinogenic resulting in lung cancers / mesothelioma;
Ensure that reference to the refurbishment and demolition survey is made.
All works relating to the removal of asbestos are to be carried out by
licenced operatives (whether stripping licenced or non-licenced asbestos) in
fully isolated conditions. Asbestos to be sealed and segregated and
disposed of to a licenced tip.
7. There are likely to be others within the site confines during the soft-strip/demolition
works i.e. asbestos strippers etc. Ensure that all parties are aware of their designated
working areas and any restricted / hazardous areas. All contractors will be under
subcontractors control – ensure site rules are complied with and all attend site induction
& tool box talk training throughout their duration on site. Report any non-conformities
immediately to subcontracors safety rep for further investigation;
8. Ensure that all necessary safety precautions relating to each required phase of works,
including access and ejection of materials, are addressed and installed/available prior to

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commencement – this will include, but not limited to, erection of ply sheeting to windows
to each working area etc;
9. It will be mandatory for ALL operatives to wear their correct PPE/RPE and those working
at height to wear safety harness’s on this project. Anyone found not wearing PPE/RPE
will be removed from site and wages donated to LOROS – Supervisor to issue all persons
with site notice advising of this fact;
10. Demolition works will disturb the established fire exit routes in place throughout
the structures – ensure that suitable exit routes are available from each work area at all
times. These routes must be signed and re-located as work dictates;
11. Waste removal is to be pre-planned due to the locality of the site. A drop-zone is
to be installed and controlled to permit easier removal of waste materials directly into a
waste skip wherever practical.
12. Each section to be removed is to be size reduced so as to reduce risk of manual
handling issues.
13. There is asbestos containing materials on site - refer to survey and associated
method found within the site file and relay localities to all site personnel to prevent
damage etc. A licensed contractor are to remove the licensed materials – Subcontractor
is to remove all non-licensed items as detailed within the report – refer to method;
15. ARISINGS
All arisings from these works will fall into four main categories;
1) Clean Material of Commercial Value. e.g.; Scrap metals, reclaimed building materials.
These will be handled with the necessary care and transported from site by road
transport for commercial disposal/recycling in full conformance with the Waste (England
& Wales) Regulations 2011. Duty of care ticket to be produced for each consignment off
site.
2) Concrete and Brick Rubble:- This will be handled by mechanical methods and removed
from site in full conformance with the Waste (England & Wales) Regulations 2011.
3) Paper, Wood and other:- Will be removed from site via road transport and where
applicable will be in full conformance with the Waste (England & Wales) Regulations
2011. Duty of care ticket to be produced for each consignment off site.
4) Asbestos & Hazardous Waste Materials :- Care to be taken that all ACMs are sealed
within the confines of hazardous areas, and kept segregated from other waste streams.
This and any other hazardous waste discovered in the course of the demolition is to be
disposed of via licenced carriers to a licenced tip in a manner appropriate to the waste
material encountered.
16. PUBLIC / OTHER / EMPLOYEES SAFETY
The safety of the General Public is of paramount importance to the operation in particular to
those accessing the public footpaths and surrounding town centre environment, and employees
accessing their place of work. Banksmen will be employed and movements of waste
programmed to reduce risk to the lowest level practicable.
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Danger Demolition signs will be erected in prominent locations around the boundary of the site
to warn of the dangers of access to the working area. In addition Heras type fencing panels
will be mounted to create exclusion zones around hazardous areas (i.e. openings to floors etc.)
and the working areas as work dictates.
17. PROJECT MANAGEMENT
CLIENT
Kier Construction Tel:
Marriott House Fax:
Abbeyfield Road e-mail: martin.burton@kier.co.uk
Lenton Lane Ind Est Mobile:
Notts Contact Martin Burton
NG7 2SZ
PRINCIPAL DESIGNER
TBC Tel:
Fax:
e-mail:
Mobile:
Contact
Contact
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
TBC Tel:
Fax:
e-mail:
Mobile:
Contact
PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR – DEMOLITION /ASBESTOS PHASE

TBC
APPOINTED SUB-CONTRACTOR

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TBC

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COMMUNICATION
On a daily basis communication will be relayed from the site supervisor to the Project Director.
Should it be deemed necessary the Project Director will relay findings to other members of the
project team, which will include the Principal Designer, SO, Safety Advisor and / or sub-
contractor.
Any exchange of design information as required will be advised to the Principal Designer.
A ‘Daily Hazards Board’ will be displayed in the site canteen/messroom (or other prominent
position) detailing specific hazards to be noted and morning briefing carried out to remind all
persons working on the site to bring to the attention of the Site Supervisor any matters relating
to health and safety which they think require remedial action.
Operatives are encouraged to raise issues they see or foresee on site. The Site Management
will consider their comments and take appropriate action. They will inform the person who
raised the issue of the action taken or the reason why no action has been taken.
They will inform the person who raised the issue of the action taken or the reason why no
action has been taken.
If the Site Management raises any health issues with Contractor's Supervisors or employees,
they will record an entry in the site diary, outlining the problem and action taken.
An internal weekly progress meeting will be held with all project management personnel.
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Mechanical & Loading operations:

1 No. 360 deg. Wheeled Excavator with grab /shear attachment – 18 Tonne – External noise
104dB (A) /cab noise 74 dB (A);
RORO Lorries
Rubbish Skips
Crew Vans
Access Equipment:
Tower/podium Scaffold Unit/s – of varying sizes dependent on space available;
LADDERS OR STEP LADDERS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON KIER SITES – SUPERVISOR CARRY OUT
AN ASSESSMENT FOR EACH AREA REQUIRING ‘WORKING AT HEIGHT’
Flame Cutting Equipment (if required)

Oxygen & Propane Cylinder (stored safely in secure site cage);
Hoses;
Cutting Heads;
Flashback Arresters;
Fire Fighting Equipment
Electric Tools (if required)

Hilti (low vibration) breakers
Angle Grinders

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Tile lifter
Hand Tools / Misc

Sledge Hammers
Mattocks
Shovels
Wheel Barrows etc.
Back-pack spray units
Asbestos waste sacks;
Cloth adhesive tape
1000 gauge polythene
Mobile water bowser + spray attachment
19. METHOD
METHOD 1.1
SITE SET UP
SITE MANAGER/SUPERVISOR DUTIES:
• Inspect site fencing and ensure sufficient designation of areas for waste skips / storage etc.
• Liaise with any adjacent properties to ensure all are aware of the works.
• Collate all applicable information relating to requirements of adjacent properties regarding
access, movement etc.
• Liase with main office / Local Authority to ensure all applicable licenses etc. are in place for
the specific works area.
• Site all applicable signs (all visitors report to site office / danger demolition / hard hat signs
etc), including main Contract sign, as depicted within tender documentation.
• Erect additional fencing as required.
• Carry out inspection of all fencing etc. to ensure security is maintained and put in
appropriate additional measures where required.
SITE COMPOUND:
First task will to designate and position the following:-
• Fuel storage area;
• Oxy/Propane storage area (vented cage showing empty & full);
• Equipment / Plant storage area.
DOCUMENTS:
Site supervisor / designated person:
• To post F10, H&S Poster, Site Rules, Method Statements, Risk Assessments, First Aid
requirements Section 80 building control etc. within provided site cabin.
ASSOCIATED RISK 22, 44

ASSESSMENT No.’s
ASSOCIATED s.2 of the Health Safety at Work Act 1974

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LEGISLATION CDM2015
Manual Handling Regs
Control of Noise at Work 05
PUWER 98
COSHH 2002
PPE Regs. 92
METHOD 1.2
SERVICE INVESTIGATION / INSTATEMENT
• NOTE:
o ALL SERVICES ON THIS PROJECT ARE TO BE DISCONNECTED/ISOLATED BY
ARRANGMENT OF THE CLIENT.
o PERMIT TO DIG TO BE OBTAINED FROM KIER PRIOR TO BREAKING OF
GROUND;
o DUE TO CONTINUATION OF ADJACENT PROPERTIES THROUGHOUT THE WORKS
A CAT SCAN IS TO BE CARRIED OUT & ALL SERVICES NOTED MARKED UP AND
PROTECTED THROUGHOUT THE WORKS – WHERE NECESSARY THIS WILL
INCLUDE ERECTION OF INTERNAL HERAS FENCING TO SEGREGATE THE
SERVICE RUN TO PREVENT ACCESS BY PLANT/MACHINERY ETC.
1.2.1 INVESTIGATION:
Information concerning existing services within the site and surrounding area has been
obtained from the client. Supervisor Note: No certificate – No start
All isolation / diversion / purging of M&E supplies are to be carried out by others therefore
written confirmation will be received from the Client by site supervisor before commencement
of demolition works.
Any retained services will be marked with suitable high visibility materials and road plates
positioned over all cross over points required
1.2.2 DISCONNECTION / CAPPING OFF OF SERVICES & (where required) INSTATEMENT OF

110V FEED TO EACH FLOOR
A competent external contractor will be engaged to carry out these works where required
(these works will be instructed and be under the control of Kier).
1.2.3 INSTATEMENT OF CENTRAL AND TASK LIGHTING

Where necessary central and task lighting will be installed by a competent electrical contractor.
Particular attention will be paid to all emergency exit routes and hazardous areas (these works
will be instructed and be under the control of the subcontractor).
RECORDS
The site supervisor will ensure that all information relating to location of all capped services is
relayed to the CDM Co-Ordinator for inclusion in the File.
ASSOCIATED RISK 71, 74

ASSESSMENT No.’s
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LEGISLATION Working at Height Regs 2005
The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
Institution of Electrical Engineers Wiring Regulations
Road & Streetworks Act 1991
CDM2015
I have read this method statement specific to the work tasks which I am to carry out. I have brought to the attention of the
supervisor any areas of the method which I do not understand and have had them explained. I understand it is my duty to
ensure the safety of myself and others around me and will bring to the attention of the supervisor any unsafe work practices or
conditions which come to my attention. I will wear all necessary PPE/RPE.
NAME SIGNATURE DATE

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METHOD 1.3
SET UP OF EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Site Supervisor to:
1 Position First Aid equipment within site cabin;

2 Designate Fire Marshall/s – whose duties will include:-
Pre-planning and positioning of fire extinguishers and airhorns
Removal of fire extinguishers and air horns at day end to secure unit
Reinstatement of same at start of day prior to works commencing
Inspection of stairwell lighting daily
Inspection of emergency exit route daily (particularly stairwell) to ensure clear
Oversee any ‘hot’ works via permit system
Direct emergency vehicles into the site.
3 Designate Muster Point
4 Organise instatement of fire extinguishers with site supervisor.
5 Post emergency exit signs and Emergency Layout Fire Plan to all floors;
6 Post emergency procedures within site welfare unit;
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
First Aid
The requirements for first aid provision are contained in the Health and Safety (First Aid)
Regulations and the Approved Code of Practice to the Regulations.
A first aid box is provided in the [Site Supervisor’s Office]. The contents are as indicated in the
Company Safety Policy.
The Site First Aider will be responsible for ensuring that the contents are replaced as necessary.
A trained First Aider is available on site. The name of that person and the location of the first
aid box is posted in the messroom/canteen.
Medical Assistance
The phone number of the nearest hospital and route is displayed on the site notice board.
A copy of the A-Z map for the area with the route to the nearest hospital accident and
emergency unit clearly highlighted will be pinned to the wall of the site office with the note
`Remove and use in the Case of Emergency`.
The following notice will be pinned within the site welfare facility and where necessary due to
work locations, distributed to all personnel on site.
1 - Nearest Accident & Emergency Hospital:

Kings Mill Hospital, Mansfield Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
NG17 4JL Tel: 01623 622515

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DIRECTIONS:
As per PC emergency Plan
2 - MINOR INJURIES & URGENT CARE CENTRE - such as suspected broken

bones, infections and non-traumatic joint pain.
Kings Mill Hospital, Mansfield Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire

NG17 4JL Tel: 01623 622515
The site telephone is: TBC
Emergency services to enter via `Access Point` off Tounroe Drive (or other as instructed -
dependant on position of fire).
EMERGENCY PLAN
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations require every employer to prepare
a plan which sets out the action to be taken in the event of any emergency.
a. Introduction
The aim of this plan is to highlight any situation, which will require the evacuation of all, or part
of the site and to outline the procedure to be followed. This will help to identify quickly whether
any personnel are missing and set in motion the rescue procedures.
Possible hazardous situations which may occur are:
Fire in cabins or vehicles, explosion or fire in the site area or compound caused by LPG,
accidents in confined spaces or scaffold collapses.
b. Control
Control over any incident will be exercised by the Site Supervisor who will remain at the main
assembly point throughout.
They will detail one person to act as a guide for the emergency services. The guide should be
positioned at the main entrance to the site.
c. Communication
A representative from the Company will man the site mobile telephone throughout the
emergency and will be responsible for alerting the emergency services.
d. Assembly Point
The assembly point(s) will be at – SITE ACCESS POINT.
e. Action on Fire
Person discovering the fire:

• Alert other personnel by shouting "FIRE; FIRE; FIRE" or operate the alarm (in the
situation where the fire alarm has been disconnected due to the works operate the Air
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Horn provided).
• If the fire is a small one, attempt to put it out using the appropriate fire extinguisher.
DO NOT PUT YOURSELF IN DANGER.
• Go to the assembly point.
All Contractors:
• Isolate any gas appliances.
• Go directly to the assembly point and report to the Site Supervisor.
• The Senior Person from each Contractor must check if anyone is missing. At the assembly
point, Contractors are to report to their supervisors and all other persons are to report to
Site Management.
Site Supervisor:
• On being alerted of an incident, sound the alarm (if appropriate).
• Obtain outline details of the emergency and alert the emergency services.
• Detail a guide to direct the emergency services onto the site.
• Detail a member of the management team to man the telephone.
• Go to the assembly point and assess the situation.
• Check with Contractors if any operatives are missing.
• Standby the Fire Fighting Team (if appropriate).
• Receive and brief the emergency services, giving the location of the emergency water
supplies/hydrants (as appropriate).
f. Action on Explosion or LPG Escape

As above, except that no attempt should be made to fight the fire. The Site Supervisor will
select a suitable assembly point which is upwind of the gas.
g. Action on Confined Space Accidents

• At the first instance of an incident, alert the nearest person who should in turn alert the Site
Supervisor.
• The banksman must remain in position. They must not under any circumstances enter the
confined space. They should, with the assistance of others, attempt to pull out any
incapacitated person (if they are attached to a safety line and are wearing a safety harness).
• Site Supervisor must ensure that nobody enters the confined space. Rescue procedures will
be undertaken by the Fire Brigade on their arrival.
h. First Aid
A first aid kit must be taken to the assembly point. The trained First Aider must report to the
Assembly Point.
i. Emergency Services
• The Fire Service should be summoned to all the above incidents (f; g or h). The Ambulance
Service must be summoned to any confined space incident, LPG explosion or drowning
incident. They should be summoned to any fire or other incident if it is thought that there
has been an injury.
• The Site Supervisor at the assembly point will receive and brief the emergency services,
giving details of any missing personnel.
FOLLOWING SITE AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES SET-UP THE SITE SUPERVISOR OR

COMPANY SAFETY ADVISOR WILL CARRY OUT THE SITE SPECIFIC INDUCTION TALK. THIS
WILL INCLUDE INTERACTION WITH OTHER TRADES / SITE RESTRICTIONS / SITE RULES /
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES / SITE COMMUNICATION ETC.
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METHOD 1.4
Erection of Heras Type Security Fencing
Scope of works:
• Erection of internal fencing to designate internal zones; protect operatives from
hazardous areas (i.e. drop-zones; openings to floors; segregate further contractor/s from
demolition zones).
• Erection of external boundary security fencing to all elevations required (i.e. internal
roadways / car-park etc. to form exclusion zone).
1. Site Supervisor to refer to site layout plan showing exact layout of fencing and access
points;
2. Calculate required number of panels / blocks to each area and designate ‘drop off’ area
for required number of panels at each elevation;
3. Instruct delivery driver to position required amount at each designated point to reduce
manual handling risk;
4. Phase works to ensure unimpeded access for further deliveries (welfare / storage units
etc);
5. Site supervisor to appoint ‘gang’ to erect same ensuring all are issued with correct PPE:
Safety Boots to protect crushing of feet; Rigger gloves to prevent cuts, grazes etc. and
high visibility jacket/vest to ensure visible to all others on site particularly vehicle drivers.
6. Two operatives will be assigned to position bases – these operatives will be instructed in
the correct lifting procedures to prevent manual handling problems – and two further
operatives will follow through with the fencing panels and fixings.
7. On completion the operatives will affix warning notices to all elevations.
8. The site supervisor to assign one operative to inspect boundary fencing at start and end
of shift to ensure all panels / clips in place etc. Any non-conformities to be reported to
supervisor immediately.
ASSOCIATED RISK 22, 44; 75

ASSESSMENT No.’s
ASSOCIATED CDM 2015
LEGISLATION The Manual Handling Regs
NAME SIGNATURE DATE

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METHOD 1.5
SOFT STRIP
NOTE #1: - PRIOR TO ANY WORKS COMMENCING SPEAK TO THE SITE SUPERVISOR
TO ENSURE ALL LOCATIONS OF ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIAL ARE KNOWN –
DO NOT REMOVE ANY ITEMS WHICH WILL CREATE DISTURBANCE OF THIS
MATERIAL.
NOTE #2:- IF YOU LOCATE ANY SUSPECT MATERIAL STOP WORK AND REPORT IT
IMMEDIATELY TO THE SITE SUPERVISOR & INFORM OTHERS AROUND YOU.
NOTE #3:- CARRY OUT AN ASSESSMENT OF THE WORKS/AREA BEFORE

COMMENCEMENT OF TASK – – IF THERE IS TO BE HOT CUTTING ENSURE HOT-
WORK PERMIT IN PLACE - IF WORKS WILL CREATE AN OPEN EDGE ENSURE
SUITABLE PRECAUTIONS ARE TAKEN AGAINST FALLS (BE IT DURING OR AFTER THE
WORKS) – CARRY OUT A NOISE ASSESSMENT AND INSTALL MANDATORY HEARING
PROTECTION ZONES AS REQUIRED;
NOTE #4:- SOFT-STRIP WORKS WILL GENERATE A LARGE QUANTITY OF

COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. ENSURE THAT MATERIALS ARE REMOVED FROM THE
WORKFACE IN A PROGRESSIVE AND SAFE MANNER.
NOTE #5:- THERE IS TO BE NO SMOKING WITHIN ANY PART OF THE STRUCTURE

THROUGHOUT THE WORKS. IF YOU ARE FOUND TO DISOBEY THIS RULE YOU WILL
BE DISMISSED.
NOTE #6:- ENSURE THAT THERE IS ADEQUATE MEANS OF ESCAPE FROM YOUR
WORKING AREA AND FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE AT THE WORK-FACE.
ADVISE THE SITE SUPERVISOR OF ANY CHANGES TO ESTABLISHED FIRE EXIT
ROUTES THAT ARE CREATED BY YOUR WORKS.
NOTE #7: ENSURE OPTIMUM CARE IS TAKEN TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE

STRUCTURE TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF OTHERS ADJACENT TO THE WORKING
AREA;
NOTE #8:- ENSURE GLOVES ARE WORN THROUGHOUT ALL WORKS
NOTE #9:- ENSURE A WORKING AT HEIGHT ASSESSMENT IS CARRIED OUT WHERE

ANY WORKS AT HEIGHT ARE REQUIRED;
The works involves the removal (soft strip) of all internal fittings – to include:-
1. Strip out of internal items to include removal of all redundant services, fixtures, fittings,
partitioning, floor coverings etc;
PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT:-
All operatives will receive on site induction and additional tool box talks to ensure they are
aware of hazardous areas, any drop-zones and exact location of the works, emergency routes
etc. specific to the work zone.
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Ensure appropriate disconnection certificates are available for services feeding the area.
Suitable signage and exclusion zones will be erected to prevent/alert persons of the risk of
entering the working area during soft-strip operations. Where removal of items is carried out at
height no persons will be allowed to enter the area below the working zone.
All access equipment required for the works will be assessed and installed prior to
commencement.
All works will be carried out by the use of hand tools in a controlled manner. Where necessary
barrows/trolleys etc. will be utilised to prevent manual handling problems.
All soft strip materials will be removed from site progressively to prevent a build up of
combustible materials via the insitu rear fire escape. Priority will be given, at all times, to
others within the structure and assistance offered where required.
1. Loose fixtures & fittings i.e. cupboards; shelving;
These items will be removed by hand and removed systematically from the work area to the
designated waste area for loading into skips for removal from the site. This will be carried out
following the generation of a suitable amount of waste materials to prevent a build-up of
combustible materials.
Care will be taken when removing abandoned waste to ensure sharp’s or chemical residues are
not present. Suitable PPE will be worn for all works.
A manual handling assessment will be carried out before lifting larger items and where the risk
cannot be adequately controlled the item will be broken up to aid movement/prevent injury etc.
2 Redundant heating units (overhead & wall mounted) and associated pipework;
Electrical cabling & lighting units;
Prior to commencement of any of these removal works an assessment of the surrounding

environment will be carried out. The following safety precautions will be carried out:-
Where items are at height:-

• the area below will be demarcated as a NO-GO area for all operatives not involved with the
works.
• A safe work platform will be erected - tower scaffold or staging unit will be employed
(dependant on space available). This will be erected by competent operatives in accordance
with manufacturers recommendations. Toe boards will be affixed.
Where cast iron materials are involved:-

• the area below and immediate surrounding area will be demarcated as a NO-GO area for all
operatives not involved with the works.
• Plyboard sheets (or similar) will be positioned at adjacent windows;
• Goggles (high impact) will be provided and worn;
• Carry out a manual handling assessment;

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Where items are adjacent to asbestos products:-
• If possible do not remove the item until the asbestos contractor has carried out his works;
• If removal required to aid asbestos contractor, cut off below fixing brackets to prevent
damage to material;
Where flammable materials are sited within the vicinity

• Appoint fire-watcher to oversee all works and check following completion;
• Damp down area;
• Position fire blankets to floor areas;
• Position fire fighting equipment immediately adjacent work area;
• Carry out cold-cut techniques wherever possible.
• Work in accordance with Hot-Work Permit.
SAFE WORKING:
All works will be carried out in a methodical manner working back towards the main fire exit
stairwell at all times. Pipework will be cut out using either quick-cut or hot cut methods or
where risk of fire pipe cutters will be employed.
Cables to overhead heater units will be severed using cable cutters and the hanging brackets
unbolted wherever possible or severed using Stihl saws.
Wall mounted heaters/radiators will be prised/dismantled from their fixings and carted from the
work area. Associated pipework/cables will be removed in a methodical manner using cable
cutters / Stihl Saws.
Lighting units will be have their cables severed and the units prised free from their fixings.
All waste steelwork/pipework will be removed to the designated storage area.
3. Ceiling lining boards – NOTE DO NOT REMOVE FROM ROOM 02 – REFER TO

ASBESTOS METHOD 1.9.2
Prior to commencement
works.
• A safe work platform will be erected in the form of tower scaffold units, the space available
will dictate on the size of the unit. This will be erected by competent operatives in
accordance with manufacturers recommendations. Toe boards will be affixed.
• Operatives to be issued with safety glasses/gloves;
Plasterboard ceiling panels will be prised from their fixings employing hand tools, any nail heads
hammered into the timber frame and timber frame supports removed to provide a neat finish;
At no time will a section of plasterboard or gridwork be left partially removed /

hanging as this can cause injury to operatives – make sure that the area is safe
during the works and before shift end. Always bar off boards working from one end
– do not work from the middle as the board can split and swing down causing
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4 Removal Of Sanitary Ware
Confirmation of isolation of water supply to be obtained before commencement of these works.
These units will be removed carefully by either unscrewing fixings or where this is unsuitable,
carefully breaking into surrounding brickwork to release. The individual units will be removed
and placed within a designated storage area.
A temporary cement bung will be installed to drainage points to seal over to prevent cross
contamination. Associated pipework will be cut back (following confirmation of disconnection of
supply via the Client) employing disc cutting equipment.
5 Remove Kitchen Fittings

Where items are at height:-
works.
• A safe work platform will be erected - tower scaffold or podiums will be employed
(dependant on space available). This will be erected by competent operatives in accordance
with manufacturers recommendations. Toe boards will be affixed.
These items will be removed by hand and removed systematically from the work area to the
designated waste storage area via either barrow or trolley transfer.
A manual handling assessment will be carried out before lifting larger items and where the risk
cannot be adequately controlled the item will be broken up to aid movement/prevent injury etc.
Suitable PPE will be worn for all works. A temporary cement bung will be installed to drainage
points to seal over to prevent cross contamination. Associated pipework will be cut back
(following confirmation of disconnection of supply via the Client) employing disc cutting
equipment.
6 Removal Of Doors/Skirting/Frames
Doors: Operatives will work in pairs for these works. The doors will be unscrewed from their
fixings and carefully lowered to floor level before being moved to a designated skip.
Skirtings & Door Frames: Skirting will be removed first, followed by frames. All works to be
carried out in a controlled manner - fixings will be carefully removed or prised using small tools.
Two operatives are to be employed per frame to ensure full control is achieved
7 Dismantling of Internal partitioning

All works will commence from the upper section employing hand tools. Prior to commencement
suitable and sufficient PPE/RPE will be issued to include ½ face masks to P3 standard,
disposable coveralls, goggles, gloves etc. See specific method for removal of MMMF materials.
Employing hand tools the operatives will commence with removing the plasterboard covering
from the uppermost section to expose the MMMF materials behind - See specific method for
removal of MMMF materials. To control dust release localised sprays of water will be
applied as required and a polythene covering will be placed to the floor area to enable easier
clearance of the waste and prevent double handling of the plaster which could lead to excessive
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The timber support grid will be removed following removal of the partition covering by use of
hand tools and size reduced for easier transportation. All protruding nails will be hammered
over.
8 Removal Of Carpets / Linoleum

Operatives will, using hand tools, carefully prise carpets from their initial gripper strip. To
minimise manual handling issues the section of carpet will be cut, employing Stanley knife, into
manageable sections. The carpet will then be rolled as it is lifted and a further operative will
remove all associated gripper strips to ensure safety of others within the area.
9. Removal of vinyl floor tiles (non-asbestos)

Where fungal deposits are noted these will be sprayed a minimum of 24 hr previously, with an
application of fungicidal liquid.
One gang of operatives will be appointed to carry out these works. The tiles will be lifted using
suitable hand tools in as whole a section as possible. The lifted tiles will be immediately be
placed within a wheel barrow and transported to the designated waste area to prevent tripping
hazards for the further soft-strip works.
10 Removal of Ceramic floor tiles

NOTE: Ceramic materials are very sharp and can cause serious injury – ensure that the work
area is controlled and only those allocated to the task are within the area;
One gang of operatives will be appointed to carry out these works and be issued with high
impact goggles, gloves and instructed to untuck trousers from their boots (to prevent ceramic
shards from entering their boots and causing injury).
The tiles will be removed employing a Kango breaker (under vibration permit system) with
spade head with only one operator working to the area at a time to prevent ejection of shards
causing injury to others. Once works are ceased or completed to the area a clearance
operative will load the tiles/shards into a wheel barrow and transport to the designated waste
area.
Removal of waste
All resultant arisings will be sorted, where necessary, removed from the work area and
positioned either:-
Scrap – within designated waste skips for later removal;

Waste – combustible – within designated area to be loaded into either waste skips/rollon/off
containers or flat-bed transport for removal to a suitable disposal point under Waste
Management ‘Duty of Care’ procedures.
Environmental Monitoring
This will be carried out throughout the duration of the works. When activities of a noisy nature
or with high vibration potential are being carried out, monitoring will be carried out in line with
BS:5228 Part 1 (Code of Practice for Noise and Vibration Control on Construction and Open
Sites), to ensure that this stays within the prescribed parameters. The site supervisor will carry
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Should works dictate, damping down procedures will be carried out during the demolition and
loading operations to ensure migration of dust within the surrounding area is minimised.
ASSOCIATED RISK 03; 05; 06; 10, 13, 14, 17, 22, 27; 32; 40, 53, 70; 105; 110
ASSESSMENT No.’s
LEGISLATION Working at Height Regs 05;
CDM2015
Manual Handling Regs
PUWER 98
COSHH 2002
PPE Regs. 92
NAME SIGNATURE DATE

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METHOD 1.6
REMOVAL OF M.M.M.F. MATERIALS
Material located:-
Within partitioning
Above suspended ceilings
Lagging
PREPARATORY WORKS:
All operatives involved with these works are to be instructed on the need to adopt a high
hygiene standard i.e. wash at shift end, no smoking etc.
Due to the risk of inhalation of fibres, all operatives involved will be issued with and instructed
to wear the following RPE/PPE:-
Disposable coveralls;
½ face P3 (high filtration) masks;
gloves;
goggles;
safety footwear.
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
To suppress fibre release the respective materials will be damped down by the use of an airless
spray unit or similar. Once damped the materials will be placed immediately into waste sacks
to prevent double handling and sealed with cloth adhesive tape. Further operatives will then
remove the sealed bags directly to the waste skip provided so as to maintain good
housekeeping standards and prevent damage to the bags etc.
ASSOCIATED RISK 76
ASSESSMENT No.’s
LEGISLATION PPE Regs 92
Work at Height Regs 2005
CDM2015
COSHH 2002
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METHOD 1.7
HOT WORKS
NOTE: Post fire watcher internal to the structure wherever hot-cutting is required to prevent
risk of ignition
This method has been produced to control hot cutting activities on the project and should be
followed for all works which produce heat/sparks etc.
Prior to commencement:
Site Supervisors Duties:-
1) Carry out Burning & Welding Insurance Conditions Toolbox Talk;
2) Obtain Hot Work Permit – either our internal form 59 or Principal Contractors own
(whichever is applicable);
3) Carry out all preparatory safety inspections/works and position fire fighting equipment as
detailed on Toolbox Talk and Hot Work Permit and sign;
4) Where cutting of pipework/vessels is required ensure former contents are known and
where applicable purging of pipework is carried out by a competent contractor and
certificates issued;
5) Ensure guns, regulators, spark arrestors and pipes are fitted correctly;
6) Issue correct PPE/RPE;
7) Ensure operatives are competent and are aware of their required duties;
8) Erect internal exclusion zones as required.
Safe Working;
Operatives duties:-
9) Carry out full inspection of the work equipment and PPE and report any defects
immediately to the site supervisor;
10) Ensure hoses etc. do not pose a tripping hazard to others within the work area;
11) Check that all preparatory safety works as detailed in Item 2 above have been carried
out;
12) Don PPE/RPE;
13) Carry out the works in a safe and methodical manner;
14) Report any new findings immediately to the site supervisor;
Completion of Works;
Operatives duties:-
15) Dismantle and store equipment correctly;
16) Carry out inspection of the work area – report any findings to Site Supervisor;
Site Supervisors Duties:-

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METHOD 1.8
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
1 - Abandoned COSHH items throughout structures – Subcontractor to carry out a ‘sweep’ of all
structures as part of site set-up. Any items which are located are to be collected and placed
within a secure area for removal from site via a specialist contractor. Suitable PPE is to be worn
during all collection activities – this will include as a minimum – impervious gloves; safety visor;
overalls. Where manoeuvring onto pallets is required operatives will wear impervious gloves
and coveralls ensuring that, before movement, each drum is inspected and tops secure. Once
placed onto a pallet the drums will be wrapped and banded to make secure. The specialist
contractor will collect and remove to the licensed disposal point under Section 62 Hazardous
waste consignment note. A copy of this note will be provided to the site supervisor, as
producer of the waste, prior to leaving site.
Consignment notes for all waste removal off site are to be provided for evidence as part of the
SWMP;
2 - Spillage Control
Spill kits are to be placed at sensitive zones i.e. adj. bunded fuel tank and drip trays used for
any equipment/plant or COSHH items on site. All spillages are to be controlled following TRD’s
spillage procedure and any use of spill kits reported directly to the site supervisor for logging as
per ISO14001 internal requirements.
3 – Previous Ground contamination issues – Subcontractor to adopt caution when breaking

ground. Continuous inspection of excavations is to be carried out and any signs of
contamination relayed directly to the client for further investigation. Consultation with the client
will also be required to enable advise to be obtained as to how best to rectify the issue.
Works:
To be adopted where areas have determined the presence of hydro-carbon contamination –
either within the ground invesitgation report or to new areas discovered as floor slabs are
extracted.
Following excavation of highlighted areas contact with the clients representative Ian Price is
required to allow them to inspect the excavation prior to backfill therefore ensure that the
engineer is aware of the works programme to enable him to visit site and inspect.
The site supervisor will:

• Ensure the area is pre-marked to ensure that all materials containing contaminants are
removed;
• Advise the Client/Engineer of the programme of works;
• Designate the working zone and where materials to be removed from site - position the lorry
to a safe point immediately adjacent the excavation point to enable the material to be
deposited directly into the skip to prevent distribution of the material outside of the
controlled zone. Where items are required to be further investigated/tested an impervious
sheeting will be positioned to a designated area and the excavated materials deposited on
this until instruction received as to the required treatment/removal from the client;
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• Carry out specific Tool Box talks to all operatives on site.
• Ensure that the excavation is made safe until such time as the Client/ engineer has
inspected and OK’d for backfill with clean inert materials;
Once all preparatory works are in place and the machine & lorry are within their designated
locations, works will commence with the careful extraction of contaminated soil from each
highlighted area. Care will be taken not to overfill the bucket attachment due to the risk of
transferral of contaminated matter outside of the working zone. Each bucket load will be lifted
and deposited directly within the lined body of the lorry or onto the impervious liner– this will
be repeated to designated depths as detailed by the client/report.
Once complete each excavation will be barriered off for safety until the Client/ engineer has
inspected and confirmed that it may be backfilled. Clean inert arisings generated from the
demolition works will be used as backfill back to surrounding levels.
4 - Bats
The Bat presence/absence survey has found no evidence of roosting bats, hence no further
survey or licence will be obtained. Measures will be taken to safguard bats as identified in the
Bat Method Statement (UES1386/02)
5 - Leptospirosis (Weil’s disease)

The leaflet from the HSE called “LEPTOSPIROSIS” – are you at risk! will be issued to each
operative working on the project as will an employee handout detailing the symptoms etc. of
coming into contact with Rat’s urine etc. Any flu-like symptoms must be reported to S Wright on
on-set.
6– Hypodermic needle
Hypodermic needles and glue cans/bags may be contained within the site. A designated gang
will be assigned to carry out these works prior to commencement of any further activities within
the structure. Following completion of works a final inspection will be carried out by a
competent person.
NOTE #1: BE AWARE THAT IT IS A KNOWN FACT THAT NEEDLES CAN BE TAPED TO
BANISTERS, FURNITURE (WITHIN DRAWS AND TO BACKS) SO THAT WHEN YOU TOUCH/GO
TO MOVE THEM YOU GET STICK INJURIES AND TO TOPS OF DOORS SO THAT THEY FALL
WHEN YOU ENTER. IT HAS ALSO BEEN KNOWN THAT THEY ARE PLACED INTO SOFA
CUSHIONS/MATTRESSES AS WELL AS BEING WITHIN ABANDONED WASTE / BED LINEN ETC.
BE VERY AWARE – DO NOT TOUCH ITEMS WITH YOUR HANDS – USE LONG HANDLED
TOOLS UNTIL YOU ARE SATISFIED THAT THERE IS NO DANGER AND ALWAYS WEAR PPE,
EVEN WHERE YOU ARE SATISFIED THAT THE ITEM IS SAFE TO HANDLE;
NOTE #2: ENSURE THAT CORRECT PPE IS WORN AT ALL TIMES. DO NOT TUCK YOUR
TROUSERS INTO YOUR BOOTS, WEAR THEM OVER TO PREVENT RISK OF ENTRY BY NEEDLES;
Works:
All operatives will be made aware of the above facts during specific on-site induction/toolbox
talk and instructed in the need to maintain vigilance and adopt caution when handling
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Each operative will be issued with ‘Anti-sharp’ gloves; ‘Anti-sharp’ leggings; safety boots; safety
helmet and instructed to wear same. ‘Litter picking’ hand tools will also be issued to ensure
that no contact is necessary with the operatives person.
The operatives will then systematically go through each area of the structure (including external
landings/stores/garages etc.) moving abandoned waste/bedding, furniture etc. to inspect same.
All hypodermic needles will be picked up via the ‘litter picking’ equipment – pick up by the blunt
end (or the syringe if still attached) and placed directly into a Sharp Bin as provided to each
operative. All bags/cans etc. will be picked up, again using the ‘litter picking’ equipment as
before.
At the end of shift all contaminated material packaging will be suitably sealed and placed within
a secure area as instructed by the Site supervisor. All full sharp bins will be returned to the
local drug rehabilitation office / local authority or via Wards (as appropriate – liaise with
environmental manager) for disposal by incineration.
All glue-associated items will be disposed of at the appropriate site.
ACTION IN THE EVENT OF AN INJURY:

Hepatitis and the virus HIV can be contracted by a puncture wound from a blood contaminated
‘sharp’. Needles carrying the greater risk and blood contaminated razors and broken glass to a
lesser degree.
1 – If a cut or puncture wound is received encourage free bleeding immediately. This is done
by squeezing the area around the wound to force out a flow of blood;
2- wash the area;
3 – report immediately to your site supervisor who will ensure that you attend the A&E dept of
the local hospital
4 – Any injury of this type MUST be recorded in the site accident book;
5 – the safety officer is to be informed immediately
7 - Prevention of contamination & sealing of drains
• First task will be to identify all drain runs on the site – Foul & Surface Water;
• Carry out site survey to identify location/condition of all man-holes;
• Open up each manhole and check the direction of flow – mark on site drawing;
• For those manholes located adjacent to the site boundary/ feeding retained areas –
insert temporary plug at drain outlet;
• Following commencement of demolition works on site each drain run will be severed at
the site of the manhole;
• A permanent cement mortar plug will then be forced within each manhole, consisting of
a 3 to 1 mortar mix.
• Each sealed manhole will be clearly marked on the site plan for inclusion in the site
safety file;
• Operatives gaining access to any manhole shall be trained in the correct entry / rescue
procedures for confined spaces and be supervised at all times – a permit to enter system
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• Once manholes are suitably sealed then manhole covers will be paint marked for
identification purposes.
Protection of surface water courses

Surface water courses will be suitably protected against runoff and associated particulate
materials or dissolved materials. Protection will be provided in the form of cut off trenches,
pumped bunds or interceptors sand bags or similar precautions.
In protection of water course, due attention will be paid to the “Pollution Prevention Guidelines”
published by the Environment Agency. PPG5 (Works near or liable to affect water courses) and
PPG6 Working at Construction and Demolition Sites are especially relevant.
Odour dust and nuisance (not including noise)

All works will be undertaken in accordance with the contract specification. No special
precautions against inhalation or contact of site personnel with ground materials will be taken
on the site other than those normally undertaken in accordance with good site practice. This
should include as a minimum use of overalls, boots and gloves with a change facility for clothes
for travel to and from the site. Obvious signs of visual contamination will be assessed if they
occur.
It is considered that the ground materials to be encountered will be sufficiently coherent not to
pose a significant dust generation hazard. In the event of dust becoming a problem, suitable
damping down will be carried out to contain the hazard.
Dust generation from operations related to demolition of buildings or removal of hardstandings

may be a greater potential hazard. This will be handled by suitable damping down procedures
which inturn will be continually monitored.
Protection of other site users and off site personnel.

The site is currently unoccupied and no special measures are required to protect on-site users.
However, adjacent sites are operational and there are public access routes immediately
adjacent all site elevations. Measures will be taken to protect such off site personnel against
hazards associated with the works.
These will include, but not necessarily confined to:-

• correct fencing off of the site and all appropriate security measures,
• avoidance of wind borne dust,
• reduction to the lowest level of noise (including that from site traffic and other machines)-
this will be monitored in line with BS:5228 Part 1 (Code of Practice for Noise and Vibration
Control on Construction and Open Sites) to ensure that this stays within the prescribed
parameters.
• use of wheel washes and wash down of vehicles prior to leaving site whenever practical,
• correct sheeting of containers or vehicles containing contaminated materials before leaving
site,
• erection of full public protection measures to all elevations which impede on surrounding
pavements / car parks etc.
• Installation of suitable and sufficient traffic / pedestrian signage in line with the Road &
Streetworks Act 1991

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ASSOCIATED RISK 11; 57
ASSESSMENT No.’s
LEGISLATION CDM 2015
PUWER 98
COSHH 2002
PPE Regs. 92
NAME SIGNATURE DATE

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METHOD 1.9
ASBESTOS REMOVAL – NON LICENSED.
SPECIFIC SITE NOTES:

• REFER TO TYPE 3 SURVEY CARRIED WITHIN YOUR SITE FILE PRIOR TO
ENTRY INTO EACH STRUCTURE TO DETERMINE ITEMS/LOCATIONS OF ACM’s
• OPEN ASBESTOS CEMENT SKIPS MUST BE LINED USING 1000 GAUGE
POLYTHENE – LINE THE BASE AND SIDES LEAVING A FLAP OVER THE
EXTERNAL SIDES SO THAT ONCE FILLED THESE CAN BE FOLDED OVER THE
TOP TO SEALWITH CLOTH ADHESIVE TAPE ATTACHED TO EACH SEAL LINE TO
FULLY ENCLOSE THE LOAD + SHEET OVER BEFORE TRANSPORTING;
• CHECK THAT THE NON-FIBROUS SKIP IS MARKED WITH AN ASBESTOS SIGN;
• IF USING A WORK PLATFORM i.e. MEWP / TOWER OR PODIUM SCAFFOLD
REMEMBER TO SEAL THE WORKING PLATFORM WITH TWO LAYERS OF 1000
GAUGE POLYTENE AND CLOTH ADHESIVE TAPE TO PREVENT RISK OF CROSS-
CONTAMINATION;
• IF YOU ARE UNSURE ON ANY ITEM – RING STELLA ON 07967 101 987 BEFORE
YOU COMMENCE
• PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT SUPERVISOR TO CARRY OUT A WALK ROUND
INSPECTION WITH LICENSED CONTRACTOR SUPERVISOR TO CONFIRM
AREAS FROM THE SURVEY;
• FOLLOWING COMPLETION SITE SUPERVISOR TO CARRY OUT WALK ROUND
INSPECTION WITH LICENSED CONTRACTOR SUPERVISOR – RECEIVE EACH
CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH AREA AND GET THEIR SUPERVISOR TO
SIGN OFF EACH SPECIFIC SECTION OF THE METHOD; SUPERVISOR TO DO
THE SAME FOR YOUR NON-LICENSED WORKS;
• KEEP ALL CLEARANCES ON SITE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE;
The following are all items identified as containing asbestos from the survey
NOTE: First task will be to designate the work team and carry out a Tool Box talk detailing the
work task involved and the risk of working with asbestos containing materials. HSE guidance
leaflet ‘Asbestos & You’ will be issued.
All work equipment will be inspected by the user and any defects reported directly to the site
supervisor. The site form relating to work equipment will be completed.
An exclusion zone will be erected around the area – hazard tape and warning notices will be
positioned to all access/egress points to prevent access by unauthorised personnel.
Fire fighting equipment will be positioned as per the site fire plan.

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Works:
First task will be for the removal of ACM’s as identified within the refurbishment survey report.
The supervisor will carry out a final inspection of the area with the appointed gang and
highlight hazards and controls via toolbox talk training – a record of this will be kept.
The asbestos areas will be classed as a mandatory respiratory protection zone for the duration
of the work tasks and addressed by the issue of appropriate PPE.
WASTE REMOVAL:
All asbestos waste sacks will be wiped down, swan-neck tied, and double bagged.
All bagged/sealed waste will be transportation to the lockable asbestos skip. Once the skip is
full it will be disposed of at a licensed waste disposal point under a Section 62 consignment
note.
PROCEDURES FOR DEALING WITH EMERGENCIES

The on site fire plan will be in operation for the works.
Should a bag of waste split the following procedure will be adopted:-
The spillage will be immediately sprayed with water a further bag will be obtained and all
materials placed directly into the bag employing a shovel. The split bag will also be placed into
this replacement bag and the bag swan neck tied to contain.
CLEAN DOWN OF WORK AREA:-

All surfaces will be cleaned down with a damp cloth / tac-rag and type ‘H’ vacuum to ensure
fibre residues are not present. All PPE/RPE/ cleaning materials will be bagged and classed as
contaminated waste also.
INDIVIDUAL DECONTAMINATION:-
As per HSE guidance – Asbestos Essentials – Personal Decontamination as found within your
site file.
NOTE:
Asbestos Fibres can cause lung cancer & lung diseases;
You must be trained to work safely with asbestos materials;
You must be trained to use PPE & RPE properly;
Remove your face mask last;
You need to decontaminate yourself properly, otherwise you could take asbestos fibres home
on your clothing and expose your family and friends;
Procedure:
• Clean your boots with a damp rag – soak the rag (cotton but those that do not shed fluff or
impregnated rags (eg ‘Tak’ rags)) in water; fold in half or quarters; wring it out; wipe your
boots; refold the rag to give a clean surface; repeat until you have used all of the clean
surfaces of the rag; put the used rag in the asbestos waste sack; if required use another rag
as before; REMEMBER – do not re-soak the same rag as this will create contaminated water.
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• Where available, clean your overalls with a brush attachment on a Type ‘H’ vacuum and
once complete vacuum off the brush head;
• Otherwise, use damp rags by a ‘patting’ action. Remember rubbing can disturb fibres;
• Always work in pairs – one person decontaminating the other;
• Peel off disposable coveralls making sure they go inside out and place them immediately in
an asbestos waste sack;
• Finally remove your face mask and place immediately in an asbestos waste sack;
Personal decontamination:-
• Can you use the site washing facilities? If so they must be for your use only;
• Keep other people out during personal decontamination and until you have cleaned down
the facilities;
• Wash every time you leave the work area
• Use damp rags to clean down the washing facilities at the end of the task;
• Clean the facilities daily if the work lasts more than one day;
• Inspect the facilities visually once the work has finished;
• Clearance sampling is not normally required for washing facilities;
Any other information relevant to safe working.
• All works will be carried out in a methodical manner working in from a designated point.
• All works will be carried out in line with
o HSE ‘Working with Asbestos Cement’ booklet HSG189/2;
o Asbestos Essentials A14 – Removing asbestos cement sheets;
o Asbestos Essentials EM5 – wetting asbestos materials
o Asbestos Essentials EM8 – Personal Decontamination
1.9.1 REMOVAL OF THERMOPLASTIC FLOOR TILES AND/OR BITUMEN BENEATH

Location:
TBC
No. of operatives: Max. 4

Expected duration: 4 days per man
Expected exposure: Below control limit
RPE: ½ face respirator –EN149FFP3
PPE: Disposable coveralls – elasticated ankles/hood/wrist; goggles;
safety wellington boots;
EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS
Floor Tile Scrapers
Hand Tools
Hand Held spray unit
Wetting Agent
Asbestos Waste Sacks
Assessment: The work consists of the removal of an asbestos based product known to contain
chrysotile asbestos. The floor tiles are thermoplastic therefore it is anticipated that the control
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limit will not be exceeded. For this reason FFP3 half-face respirators will be used along with
disposable coveralls. In some areas the tiles are non-asbestos but the bitumen adhesive
contains Chrysotile asbestos.
Work Method: Access will be restricted to operatives involved in the work by means of warning
tape and notices. Having donned their correct PPE/RPE the operatives will commence with the
stripping operations.
Utilising the tile scrapers the operatives will carry out lifting of the tiles whilst a further
operative carries out localised spray of wetting agent to the disturbed area to contain any fibre
release. The lifted tiles will, where identified as containing asbestos, then be bagged and swan-
neck tied with cloth adhesive tape before being removed to the designated special waste skip.
Hand tools will be utilised to scrape up the fixing glue residue or specialist environmental
solvent type liquid applied to dissolve the adhesive. This residue will be placed into asbestos
waste sacks for disposal. Each sack will be swan neck tied to seal and double bagged and
sealed once more with cloth adhesive tape before transportation off site under Section 62
hazardous waste consignment note.
1.9.2 REMOVAL OF SINK PADS
TBC

Expected duration: ½ hr per man
RPE: ½ face respirator – EN149FFP3
PPE: Disposable coveralls – elasticated ankles/hoods/wrists; Safety Boots; Hard
hat;
First task will be release the sink from it’s surroundings. Once released the unit will be turned
over for easier access and the base pad sprayed with a PVA solution. Employing a hand-held
scraper the pad will be removed, including any residue to a clean finish and all materials placed
immediately into an asbestos waste sack. The area will be cleaned down finally with a damp
cloth which will also be placed within the asbestos waste sack. Once all works are completed
the sack will be swan neck tied with cloth adhesive tape to seal.
1.9.3 REMOVAL OF CEMENT DEBRIS
TBC

Expected duration: 2 hour per man
PPE: Disposable coveralls – elasticated ankles/hoods/wrists; Wellington Boots;
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To suppress fibre release one operative, employing a spray unit will damp down the a/c
material at source and once wetted further operative/s will hand-pick the a/c debris and
immediately place within an asbestos waste sack.
Care will be taken not to over-wet the sheeting as this will create contaminated waste water.
Care will be taken not to overfill the asbestos waste sack to prevent splitting/spillage etc. Once
suitably filled the sack will be swan-neck tied with cloth adhesive tape and removed from site
under Section 62 consignment notice.
1.9.4 REMOVAL OF FUSE PADS
TBC

Expected duration: 2 hour per man
PPE: Disposable coveralls – elasticated ankles/hoods/wrists; Wellington Boots;
Hard hat;
Access: MEWP – Scissor Lift – work platform/open ends sealed with 1000gauge
polythene and cloth adhesive tape
Or
Podium/Tower Scaffold (as appropriate) - work platform/open ends sealed
with 1000gauge polythene and cloth adhesive tape
HAS THE ITEM BEEN TESTED TO PROVE THAT IT IS DEAD!!! IF UNSURE ASK YOUR
SUPERVISOR
Operatives to post warning signs at all approach points to alert others of the works and don
their correct PPE/RPE. A bucket of water and hand held spray will be positioned immediately
adjacent the work area to wash down following the works.
The cable to the fuse box will be severed using a cable cutter. The complete unit will then be
removed from it’s fixing by either unbolting or fixing and placed immediately into an asbestos
waste sack. All asbestos waste sacks will be wiped down, swan-neck tied, and double bagged.
Where the item is noted as loose only the flash-pad will be removed following damping down of
the item to contain fibre release. Again this will be bagged as before.
Following removal all surfaces will be cleaned down with a damp cloth / tac-rag. All PPE/RPE/
cleaning materials will be bagged and classed as contaminated waste also.
1.9.5 REMOVAL OF CEMENT CILLS
TBC

Expected duration: 2 day per man
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PPE: Disposable coveralls – elasticated ankles/hoods/wrists; Safety Wellington
Boots; Hard hat; Full body harness.
Access: Podium/Tower Scaffold (as appropriate) - work platform/open ends sealed with
1000gauge polythene and cloth adhesive tape
MEWP – Scissor Lift – work platform/open ends sealed with 1000gauge polythene
and cloth adhesive tape
All operatives engaged in these works will be issued with appropriate PPE/RPE – as described
above. A working at height assessment will be carried out and appropriate safe work platform
provided. Inspection of the ground on which the work platform is to be positioned is to be
carried out and any soft-ground either suitably compacted and dressed with hardcore/stone or
covered with suitable road plates (or similar) to provide a safe area.
Following removal of the windows (damping down procedures to be carried out during this
procedure) the cill will be sprayed with a low pressure application of wetting agent to contain
fibre release and carefully prised from it’s fixings using hand tools only. Each cill will be placed
immediately within an asbestos waste sack which, once at ground level, will be cleaned down,
sealed and removed to the contaminated waste skip.
1.9.6 REMOVAL OF CEMENT UNDERCLOAKING
TBC

Expected duration: 1 day per man
PPE: Disposable coveralls – elasticated ankles/hoods/wrists; Safety Wellington
Boots; Hard hat; Full body harness.
Access: Podium/Tower Scaffold (as appropriate) - work platform/open ends sealed with
1000gauge polythene and cloth adhesive tape
MEWP – Scissor Lift – work platform/open ends sealed with 1000gauge polythene
and cloth adhesive tape
All operatives engaged in these works will be issued with appropriate PPE/RPE – as described
above. A working at height assessment will be carried out and appropriate safe work platform
provided. Inspection of the ground on which the work platform is to be positioned is to be
carried out and any soft-ground either suitably compacted and dressed with hardcore/stone or
covered with suitable road plates (or similar) to provide a safe area.
Gable infill: Following removal of the roof tiles the exposed ‘gobbo’ will be removed and the
undercloak will be sprayed with a low pressure application of wetting agent to contain fibre
release and carefully prised from it’s fixings using hand tools only. Each strip will be placed
immediately within an asbestos waste sack which, once at ground level, will be cleaned down,
sealed and removed to the contaminated waste skip.

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ASSOCIATED RISK 104; 105; 204
ASSESSMENT No.’s
LEGISLATION Working at Height Regs 2005
The Control of Asbestos Regs 2012
PUWER 98
PPE Regs 92
CDM 2015
HSG189/2 – Work with Asbestos Cement
L143 – Work with materials containing asbestos
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METHOD 1.10
DEMOLITION
Background info:
NOTE #1: THERE ARE NUMEROUS RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY

TO THE SITE TOGETHER WITH THE NEW SCHOOL, WHICH WILL BE OCCUPIED,
LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE SITE BOUNDARIES – A DIRECT LINE OF
COMMUNICATION WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE DIRECT WITH THE OCCUPANTS AND
SUITABLE TIMES AGREED IN WHICH TO CARRY OUT DEMOLITION OF THE
SENSITIVE AREA - THE SUPERVISOR WILL SPEAK WITH EACH OCCUPANT AND
PROVIDE HIS CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBER ETC. AND AGREE WHAT
PREPARATORY WORKS ARE REQUIRED WITH REGARDS TO ADDITIONAL SAFETY
MEASURES ETC.
NOTE #2: WHERE CONTROLLED DEMOLITION WORKS ARE REQUIRED WHERE

THERE IS RISK OF INTERACTION WITH OTHERS THE SITE SUPERVISOR WILL
APPOINT BANKSMEN AT DESIGNATED POINTS. WORKING FROM WITHIN THE
FOOTPRINT OF THE BUILDING THE ELEVATIONS WILL BE DEMOLISHED IN A
CONTROLLED MANNER WITH ALL BRICKWORK BROUGHT INTO THE FOOTPRINT AT
ALL TIMES AWAY FROM THE HIGH RISK AREA. SUCH AREAS WILL BE CARRIED OUT
AT ‘QUIET TIMES’ FOLLOWING CONSULTATION WITH THE APPROPRIATE AFFECTED
PARTIES.
PREPARATORY WORKS:-
Careful inspection of each structure will be carried out by the site supervisor and the appointed
machine operator. All sensitive areas will be highlighted to the operatives and Toolbox talk
given to ensure the correct safety measures to be incorporated are known by all persons.
The site supervisor will make contact with all neighbouring representatives who will be affected
by the works to ensure they are aware.
During all works the surrounding area will be classed as an exclusion zone. Works will be
programmed so as not to coincide with peak-times.
Once the designated section of structure is ready for demolition and the site supervisor gives
the instruction, all operatives not involved with the works will position themselves at the
designated safety zone unless appointed as banksman whereby they will position themselves
within their designated view point.
On completion of all preparatory works i.e. hypodermic needle clearance / soft-strip and
asbestos removal operations demolition works will be carried out.
Works:
Mechanical:
The mechanical reduction works will be from top down with the demolition machine with PD19
attachment reaching in to its furthest point at the top level and staggering the cut lower down
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to produce a natural run off of materials, so far as is reasonably practical. In this way
overloading of each floor level shall be reduced to its lowest expectation.
The reduction of the structure shall be progressive working a bay at a time. As each section is
demolished, the debris shall be pulled off to prevent any possibility of a build up of materials.
This reduction process shall be continuous in a progressive and systematic manner. During all
reduction operations, the machine operator, together with his supervisor, shall continuously
asses the integrity of each section of the structure being reduced at that time. Where any
ambiguity exists as to the continued integrity of any adjacent section the works are to
suspended and an action plan formulated to deal with any potential problem.
During all structural reduction operations, the operator of the demolition rig will leave sufficient
bracing to maintain stability allowing him to carefully reduce the building elements in a
piecemeal manner.
Throughout the duration of the works, all operatives shall be aware of and shall carry out any
instructions regarding the safety and integrity of the surrounding environment. Works
considered to have a significant impact on the environment shall not be implemented until such
time as suitable and sufficient control measures have been put into place to reduce such
impacts.
Noise and dust levels are to be kept to the lowest expectancy. Operations shall be carried out
using power fork or grapple where ever possible
All resultant arisings will be sorted and removed from the work area and all deleterious
materials loaded into either rollon/off containers or tipper transport for removal to a licensed
disposal point under Waste Management ‘Duty of Care’ procedures.
Completion Works:
Once at slab level and arisings removed an inspection will be carried out. The excavator will
initially break along predetermined lines employing concrete breaker then, to reduce noise
issues utilise the bucket attachment to lift the slab in sections – an assessment will then take
place to ascertain whether these slab sections can be loaded direct or further size reduction is
required. At no time will works be carried out which may affect the adjacent pavings etc.
All materials will be sorted and arisings removed from site.
Once removed the exposed footings will be grubbed up and once all arisings cleared the ground
will be made good – compacted and graded to existing paving levels with suitable topsoil.
Environmental Monitoring
This will be carried out throughout the duration of the works. When activities of a noisy nature
or with high vibration potential are being carried out, monitoring will be carried out in line with
BS:5228 Part 1 (Code of Practice for Noise and Vibration Control on Construction and Open
Sites), to ensure that this stays within the prescribed parameters. The site supervisor will carry
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Should works dictate, damping down procedures will be carried out during the demolition and
loading operations to ensure migration of dust within the surrounding area is minimised.
ASSOCIATED RISK 07; 11; 13; 14; 22; 33; 53; 70; 75; 80; 84; 85; 102; 105; 107; 110;
ASSESSMENT No.’s
ASSOCIATED Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
LEGISLATION WAH Regs 05
PUWER 98
PPE Regs 92
The Construction (Design & Management) Regs 07
The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 05
BS6187:2011
NAME SIGNATURE DATE

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HEALTH & SAFETY PLAN & METHOD

ASBESTOS REMOVAL, SOFT STRIP, DEMOLITION

FLYING HIGH ACADEMY

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This is to be read in conjunction with provided drawings and Hazard surveys.

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1. LOCATION OF THE WORKS

2. EXTENT OF THE WORKS

6. ACCESS AND EGRESS

8. IDENTIFIED HAZARDS ( MECHANICAL & PHYSICAL)

9. OPERATIVES AND TRAINING

10. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

12. COSHH AND RISK ASSESSMENT

13. WELFARE ARRANGEMENTS

14. SPECIAL WORKS

16. PUBLIC / OTHER / EMPLOYEES SAFETY

17. PROJECT MANAGEMENT

18. PROJECT RESOURCES

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2. EXTENT OF THE WORKS

The works, in summary, involves:-

Project Commencement Date:

The general programme for the works will be as follows:-

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Site Set-Up Site Supervisor to install:-

MMMF (man made mineral fibre)

Section 62 & Duty of Care consignment notes will be issued to the

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6. ACCESS AND EGRESS

Existing traffic use & restrictions:

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8. IDENTIFIED HAZARDS ( MECHANICAL & PHYSICAL)

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5. Fire – Ensure all preparatory safety works are installed;

RISK ASSESSMENTS FOR SITE SPECIFIC HAZARDS ARE INCLUDED.

9. OPERATIVES AND TRAINING

10. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

i ALL SITE PERSONNEL:

iii OPERATIVES WORKING AT HEIGHT

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a) Approved Tower/podium scaffolding erected in accordance with manufacturers

12. COSHH AND RISK ASSESSMENT

Kier Construction has prepared a series of COSHH assessments to cover substances to be

1) Propane ( Including cutting flame )

13. WELFARE ARRANGEMENTS

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14. SPECIAL WORKS

1. Refer to Access/Egress restrictions item 6;

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16. PUBLIC / OTHER / EMPLOYEES SAFETY

17. PROJECT MANAGEMENT

PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR – DEMOLITION /ASBESTOS PHASE

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Mechanical & Loading operations:

Flame Cutting Equipment (if required)

Electric Tools (if required)

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Hand Tools / Misc

SITE MANAGER/SUPERVISOR DUTIES:

ASSOCIATED RISK 22, 44

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SERVICE INVESTIGATION / INSTATEMENT