ONE DIRECT METHOD STATEMENT

NUMBER: MS0009

Start Date 01/05/2016

Task / Activity Glazing
Review Date 01/05/2018
SRA 0004, SRA 0016,
Accompanying Risk
Site Address /Location OHG Properties SRA 0017, SRA 0018,
Assessment
SRA 0019, SRA 0024

Personnel Involved One Direct Operatives Role /Trade Carpenters, Multi trade

Mark Bloxidge – H&S Manager Tel: 07900 160656

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

Main Hazards Preventative Measures

yy Manual Handling yy Appropriate training and Supervision
yy Transporting Glass yy PPE
yy Working at Height yy Secure transportation
yy Working Near Overhead Cables yy Site survey prior to installation
yy Site Security yy Ensure site, tools and equipment are secured
yy Use of Hand Tools yy Cordon off work areas, including external areas
yy Glass removal below install
yy Glass Installation yy Safety Signage
yy Hazardous Substances yy COSHH Risk Assessments

Work Equipment Methods of Access

yy Hand Tools, glazers
and Egress to Work Area
points / pins, brush 7
yy Unknown
pan, hoover, putty, heat
gun / chemical, access
equipment, barriers,
signage, dust sheets,
bin / bucket

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

ONE DIRECT METHOD STATEMENT
NUMBER: MS0009

Sequence of Operations for Task

yy Wear appropriate PPE as identified external beads leaving the top until last
yy Survey site for any additional or to prevent the glass from falling forward
unidentified risks & implement additional yy Remove unit and place in bin/ bucket
control measures as required or report to
yy Carry out temporary repair if required/
supervisor
boarding up
yy Cordon of internal and external work area
yy Carry replacement glass to work area
as required
and securely store in vertical position
yy Erect appropriate access equipment as
ensuring the glass cannot fall or slide
required (ladder, mobile tower)
yy Lay down dust sheets/ floor protection as Install Glass (Single Pain and Putty)
required yy Primer or treat bare wood
yy Apply thin putty layer
Glass Removal (Single Pane & Putty) yy Insert correctly cut glass into frame and
yy If glass pane is holed, remove loose glass press firmly into place
with brush & pan or hoover, then remove yy Place glazers points/ pins into place and
larger pieces by hand, placing each piece secure into place with putty knife or pin
in the bin/ bucket prior to removing the hammer
next yy Apply putty into place and smooth with
yy If glass pane is cracked, place protective putty knife
film over glass and cut pane with glass Install Beaded Unit (Double Glazed Unit &
cutter leaving approximately 25mm Single Glazed)
around the edge, remove glass and place
yy Place unit into frame ensuring packers
into bin/ bucket
are in place
yy Cut away remaining small pieces with
yy Place hand on unit to prevent glass from
putty knife or break away with pliers
falling forward
yy Remove old putty with putty knife,
yy Replace beading (top first)
removing glazers points, pins as you go.
yy Replace gasket if required
Glass Removal for Beaded Units (Double Glazed
Units & Single Glazed) yy Check window for correct operation
yy Clean glass with window cleaner
yy If either pane is cracked or intact, place
protective film on glass
yy If either pane is holed, remove loose
glass with brush & pan or hoover, then
remove larger pieces by hand, placing
each piece in the bin/ bucket prior to
removing the next
yy For externally beaded units, remove
internal gasket (if fitted) then remove

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ONE DIRECT METHOD STATEMENT
NUMBER: MS0009

PPE Required

HARD HAT HAND PROTECTION SAFETY VISOR

YES / If working YES/ Cut 5 Glass NO
below Gloves

HIGH VIZ SAFETY FOOTWEAR DUST MASK

YES YES YES

EYE PROTECTION EAR PROTECTION

YES Optional

Environmental Protection Measures

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

Hazardous Substances

IRRITANT/ RESPIRATORY
FLAMMABLE
SENSITISER SENSITISER
YES / NO
YES / NO YES / NO

TOXIC CORROSIVE DANGEROUS TO

YES / NO YES / NO THE ENVIRONMENT
YES / NO

GAS UNDER PRESSURE

YES / NO
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NUMBER: MS0009

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
yy For severe cuts apply firm pressure to the wound and seek immediate medical attention
Fire:
yy Fire extinguisher on all vehicles
yy Only attempt to extinguisher fire if 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

Training & Supervision Permit to work

yy All staff have received H&S Induction training yy No
yy Operatives carrying out glazing work to attend
Glazing TBT
yy All Operatives are supervised

Safety of Other Contractors Refuelling Procedure

or Members of the Public
yy Ensure that other contractors are aware
of hazards present
yy Ensure that work area is secured
yy No works will be left in a dangerous
condition or with risk to themselves,
contractors, tenants or members of the
public
yy All tools and equipment will be securely
stored or removed from site at the end of
each working day
of Plant Machinery
or Equipment
yy Fuel to be carried in appropriate fuel
containers and secured in vans. All plant
and machinery to be refuelled away from
the van, visitors and members of the
public and any sources of ignition.
yy Fuel is to be transferred from the
proprietary containers by certified fuel
transfer unit or through a funnel into the
machine tank.

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