ONE DIRECT METHOD STATEMENT

NUMBER: MS0001

Start Date 01/05/2016

Task / Activity Safe Use of Ladders & Step Up
Review Date 01/05/2018
Accompanying Risk
Site Address /Location OHG Properties SRA 17
Assessment
Personnel Involved One Direct Operatives Role /Trade All

Mark Bloxidge – H&S Manager Tel: 07900 160656

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

Main Hazards Work Equipment

yy Falls from height/ slips yy Contact with overhead yy Ladders, step ladders,
trips and falls services step ups, spreaders,
yy Materials falling from yy Security of working area spacers, ties
height yy Inclement weather

Preventative Measures yy Paint pots etc. to be secured to ladder

yy Work area to be cordoned off
Falls from height/ slips trips and falls yy No items greater than 10kg carried

yy Ladders and steps visually inspected before
use
yy Operatives are trained and competent in
the use of ladders and steps
yy Ladders and steps are only used for light
work and short periods of times (no longer
than 30 mins)
yy Ensure ground surface and upper resting
level are firm and level
yy Ladders inspections documented by
supervisors
yy 3 points of contact kept on the ladder at all
times
yy Ladders to be footed or tied into position
yy Gradient of ladder to be no more than 1 in 4
yy Ladder to be facing direction of work
yy Spreaders or spacers to be used if required
Materials falling from ladders
yy Items to be carried up ladders in tool belt
Contact with overhead services
yy Ladders not to be used within 6m of
overhead services unless they have been
made dead
yy Insulating ladders used for electrical work
Security of work area
yy Work area around ladder to be cordoned off
with visible barriers or tape, place warning
signs at the perimeter of work area
yy Ladders not to be left unattended and
removed from site at the end of the working
day
yy Ground access ladders on scaffolding to be
secure from use or removed from site at the
end of the working day
Inclement weather
yy Working at height during inclement weather
to be delayed of stopped if assessed to be
unsafe

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

ONE DIRECT METHOD STATEMENT
NUMBER: MS0016

Sequence of Operations for Task

yy Work to be carried out during day time hours
yy Operatives to put on appropriate PPE
yy Work area to be assessed for hazards and
task reviewed for suitability of ladder or
steps use
yy Check ground conditions are suitable
yy Check height and width restrictions
yy Check for overhead services and other
obstacles
yy Cordon off appropriate work area and
display safety signage
yy Make visual check of ladder or steps
yy Ensure ladders are appropriate for the task
and are correctly assembled
yy Ensure base of ladder is placed on a firm,
level surface, it is place at a safe angle (1 out
4 up) and the bottom is either secured by
stabilisers, ties or footed by a colleague
yy Always climb with your body facing the
ladder maintaining 3 points of contact at all
times with any items secured to your tool
belt

PPE Required

HARD HAT HAND PROTECTION SAFETY VISOR

Optional, depending YES NO
on hazards present

HIGH VIZ SAFETY FOOTWEAR DUST MASK

YES YES NO

EYE PROTECTION EAR PROTECTION

YES NO

Environmental Protection Measures

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

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

ONE DIRECT METHOD STATEMENT
NUMBER: MS0016

Hazardous Substances

IRRITANT/ RESPIRATORY
FLAMMABLE
SENSITISER SENSITISER
NO
NO NO

TOXIC CORROSIVE DANGEROUS TO

NO NO THE ENVIRONMENT
NO

GAS UNDER PRESSURE

NO

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

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

ONE DIRECT METHOD STATEMENT
NUMBER: MS0016

Training & Supervision Permit to work

yy All staff have received H&S Induction training yy N/A
yy All staff carrying out the task will be deemed to
be competent and will not be allowed to carry out
tasks that they have not been trained for
yy All Operatives are supervised

Safety of Other Contractors Refuelling Procedure

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

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