ABSOLUTE GLASS LTD

METHOD STATEMENT
ENTER SHORT DETAILS OF JOB OR TASK

ABSOLUTE GLASS LTD

Unit 2 Glebe farm business park, Westerham road BR2 6AX
Tel: 01689 854517
Fax: 01689 861408

Project/Contract
Contractor
Site Address
Project Start Date
Expected Duration
Projected Completion Date

Name Title Signature Date

Document KERI LIDBURY DIRECTOR
Author
Authorised by MARTIN KNELLER DIRECTOR
Authorised by

Authorised by
(for Client)

Emergency Contact Details

Contact KERI LIDBURY

Tel 01689 854517

Mobile

Data Protection Statement

The information and data provided herein shall not be duplicated, disclosed or
disseminated by the recipient in whole or in part for any purpose whatsoever without the
prior written permission from ABSOLUTE GLASS LTD

The following method statement has been developed to provide a safe system of work and
must be adhered to at all times, any significant deviation from this system must first be
authorised by your manager or safety representative. Please read the entire sheet
before beginning the procedure, if you have any questions please contact your
manager or safety representative.

The main hazards to your safety and health are;

a) Falling from height
b) Injury from incorrect Manual handling.
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c) Injury from slips trips and falls.

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Preventative Measures you must take;

a) You must be “competent” to carry out the task.
b) You must NOT carry out this task alone
c) Barriers erected at entrances and around the work area if deemed necessary by
the foreman or safety officer.
d) You must not lift beyond your capabilities, get help if necessary.

Personal Protective Equipment you must wear;

a) Safety Glasses
b) Gloves
c) Safety boots
d) Safety harness
e) Fall arrest cable attachment
f) Hard hat
Task Description

This method statement describes the work process for the replacement of broken glass
panels at various heights.

Staff & Training

The projects will be carried out by staff from ABSOLUTE GLASS LTD. All members of
staff are experienced. A site manager will be appointed to each contract that will be
responsible for quality and safety. Apprentices and young workers will be supervised and
are not allowed to carry out tasks for which they have not been trained.

Step by step procedure

1) Start of works. Site foreman will ensure site is safe to commence work, barriers
erected to prevent unauthorised access
2) Staff and contractors will put on Personal Protective Equipment
3) Erect ladders and secure in place to access upper balconies
4) Carry required hand tools to location
5) Connect fall arrest cable to balcony hand rail
6) Remove beading, hack out existing broken glass, while operative on ground floor
makes sure that general public are directed away from the area of works
7) When all broken glass and putty has been removed from the window frame,
operatives on the ground floor and at window location will sweep up all broken glass
and old putty and dispose of in cullet bin on vehicle.
8) Carry new pre-cut pane of glass to location
9) Fit new glass and replace beading
10) Check for quality of finish
11) Leave site clean and tidy

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