ONE DIRECT METHOD STATEMENT

NUMBER: MS0020

Start Date 01/05/2016

Task / Activity Internal Plastering
Review Date 01/05/2018
Accompanying Risk
Site Address /Location OHG Properties SRA 3, 16, 17, 24
Assessment
Personnel Involved One Direct Operatives Role /Trade Plasters, 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 Working at Height yy Operative must be competent to carry out the task
yy Manual Handling yy Operative must have received training and be competent
yy Hazardous Substances to carry out working at height
yy Use of Hand and Power Tools yy Barriers or warning signs to be put in place where
yy Electrocution identified by risk assessment
yy Asbestos yy Operatives must be trained and competent to use hand
tools, power tools
yy Slips, Trips and Falls
yy Do not lift beyond your capabilities, if necessary get help
yy Operatives to confirm location of electrical services
yy Keep work area clean and tidy
Work Equipment yy All plasterers equipment including hand and power tools
and step ladders and hop ups should be kept clean from
yy Trowels, Floats, power
plaster spills to ensure that all makings are visible and
mixing tool
equipment is able to be clearly inspected
yy Handling substances in line with appropriate COSHH
control approach
yy Dispose of waste to the designated area
yy All operatives to read the asbestos information for the
property
yy Wear appropriate PPE where identified

Sequence of Operations for Task

yy Ensure all PPE is being worn
yy Consult asbestos information for the
property, report any concerns to supervisor
yy Cordon off work area and apply safety
signage as appropriate if practical and
necessary to do so
yy Ensure area to be worked on is clear of
obstructions, protect any surfaces to prevent
damage, maintain good access and egress
yy Ensure wall/ floor surface is structurally
stable, flat and consists of a suitable
substrate

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yy All Operatives must apply the appropriate
COSHH control approach to the activity
yy Mixing of plaster should be carried out as
close as is practical to the work area to
avoid excessive manual handling.
yy Power mixing equipment should be visually
checked prior to use to ensure that is safe to
use
yy Mixing should be kept to short duration work
or shared between operatives to reduce
levels of manual handling and repetitive
strain injuries
yy Plaster to be applied to surfaces using hand
trowel and finished using hand float
yy Work area to be kept clean and clear as they
work to prevent slip, trip and fall hazards

PPE Required

HARD HAT HAND PROTECTION SAFETY VISOR

NO YES NO

HIGH VIZ SAFETY FOOTWEAR DUST MASK

NO YES YES

EYE PROTECTION EAR PROTECTION

YES YES

Environmental Protection Measures

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

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Hazardous Substances

IRRITANT/ RESPIRATORY
FLAMMABLE
SENSITISER SENSITISER
NO
YES 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

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Training & Supervision
yy All staff have received H&S Induction training
yy All Operatives are supervised
Safety of Other Contractors
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
OD/HS/2012/V2
Permit to work
yy N/A
Refuelling Procedure
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.
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