ONE DIRECT METHOD STATEMENT

NUMBER: MS0022

Removing loose Asbestos Start Date 01/05/2016

Task / Activity
Containing Floor Tiles Review Date 01/05/2018
Accompanying Risk SRA 1, 2,3, 5, 10, 16, 22,
Site Address /Location OHG Properties
Assessment 23

Personnel Involved One Direct Operatives Role /Trade All Trades

Mark Bloxidge – H&S Manager Tel: 07900 160656

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

Main Hazards Preventative Measures

yy Exposure to asbestos yy Do not damage or break up tiles
containing material yy Wear appropriate PPE
yy Double bag all waste in strong clear UPVC sacks and
Work Equipment clearly mark bags as ASBESTOS WASTE FOR Disposal

yy N/A

Sequence of Operations for Task

yy Operatives to wear appropriate PPE as yy Waste to be sent as asbestos waste for
identified disposal
yy Work area to be cordoned off to prevent yy Removal to be recorded on the OHG
unauthorised access asbestos portal
yy Loose floor tiles to be lifted and placed in
clear waste sacks appropriately marked for
disposal

OD/HS/2012/V2 Prepared By M Bloxidge (H&S Manager) Date: 01/05/2016

ONE DIRECT METHOD STATEMENT
NUMBER: MS0022

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 NO

Environmental Protection Measures

yy Dispose of waste as asbestos materials and obtain the appropriate waste transfer note

Hazardous Substances

IRRITANT/ RESPIRATORY
FLAMMABLE
SENSITISER SENSITISER
NO
NO NO

TOXIC CORROSIVE DANGEROUS TO

YES NO THE ENVIRONMENT
YES

GAS UNDER PRESSURE

NO

OD/HS/2012/V2 Prepared By M Bloxidge (H&S Manager) Date: 01/05/2016

ONE DIRECT METHOD STATEMENT
NUMBER: MS0022

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

Training & Supervision Permit to work

yy All staff have received H&S Induction training yy N/A
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.

OD/HS/2012/V2 Prepared By M Bloxidge (H&S Manager) Date: 01/05/2016