RISK ASSESSMENT & METHOD STATEMENT

FOR

LAYING CONCRETE

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Site Specific Risk Assessment & Method Statement Compiled for: INSERT COMPANY NAME
Authorised by: INSERT NAME Ref No: 001

Site Specific Risk Assessment & Method Statement

Location: INSERT ADDRESS OF PROJECT/WORKS

Project Title: Laying concrete

Issue Number: 01

Authorised by: INSERT NAME

Company Position:

Date Compiled:

Date Issued:

Project Details

Description of work to be undertaken:

The scope of works to be carried by INSERT COMPANY NAME comprises of the works associated with the
laying of concrete as specified/identified by client.

Please read this document carefully and implement the requirements of this method statement.

Project Technical Details

Name of Contractor(s) INSERT COMPANY NAME

Address Details: INSERT COMPANY ADDRESS

Telephone No: INSERT TELEPHONE NUMBER

Supervisor Responsible on Site: INSERT NAME

Client: INSERT NAME

Principal/Main Contractor INSERT NAME

Estimated Duration of Work (Weeks): As Per Contract Agreement

Commencing: INSERT DATE

Completion: As Per Programme

Number of Employees:

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Site Specific Risk Assessment

Risk Assessment Ref. 001
Contract Location: Issue Date:

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General Activities / Scope of Work:

The scope of works to be carried by INSERT COMPANY NAME comprises of the works associated with the laying of concrete as specified/identified by client.

Who might Significant Risk Rating Residual Risk Rating

Activity Risk Control Measures
be harmed? Hazards Probability Severity Risk Probability Severity Risk
Access / egress on Site  Slips, trips &  Routes to be monitored to
site operatives falls ensure cleanliness.
3 3 9  All access and egress routes to 1 3 3
be kept clear at all times,
pedestrian routes to be
established.
Noise from use of Site  May suffer  Planned maintenance
equipment, above personnel temporary or programme for machinery.
1st and 2nd action permanent  Suitable hearing protectors
levels 80Dba & hearing damage provided for staff and staff
from exposure 4 3 12 1 3 3
85dBA trained how to use them. Check
to noise from and maintain them according to
machinery. advice given by supplier.
 Staff trained in risks of noise
exposure.
 Supervisor to monitor and talk to
site manager if noisy work does
start close by.

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Who might Significant Risk Rating Residual Risk Rating

Activity Risk Control Measures
be harmed? Hazards Probability Severity Risk Probability Severity Risk
Manual handling Site  Overstrain,  When carrying out repetitive
operatives dropped manual handling operations for
objects, crush long periods of time, it may be
or sharp edges 3 3 9 necessary to take regular short 1 3 3
- Back injury, breaks to stretch muscles and
hand injury, foot keep safety awareness from
injury, and faltering.
property  Assess weight and size of load –
damage. use correct lifting & handling
techniques as trained. Wear
hand/foot protection. Protect
property. Use mechanical lifting
aids if possible. Operatives
involved to be trained in basic
lifting techniques.
 Load weight/size should be
reduced if possible. Route for
carrying of loads should be
reviewed in advance and
simplified where possible.

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Activity Risk Control Measures
be harmed? Hazards Probability Severity Risk Probability Severity Risk
Contact with Site  Contact with  Excess concrete to be disposed
cementatious personnel cement can of as advised on COSHH
products result in burns assessment. DO NOT allow
due to corrosive 5 4 20 concrete to harden to work 1 4 4
nature. surfaces or contaminate areas
 Inhalation of outside site boundary.
dust could lead  Work sequences will be planned
to respiratory and defined by site manager.
illness.  Mould to be checked before
pour to ensure stability.
 Concrete deliveries and pours
shall be monitored to reduce
risks to operatives and third
parties from uncontrolled
release, misdirected pours and
external contamination.
 Correct PPE to be issued and
worn by all operatives.
 Eating and drinking prohibited
whilst working with concrete,
operatives to be reminded of the
requirements relating to personal
hygiene.
Welfare Site  Good welfare  Agreement with site manager that
personnel facilities reduce staff may use site welfare facilities
risk of – toilets, washing facilities with hot
dermatitis, help 3 4 12 and cold water and mess 1 4 4
good hygiene room/kitchen.
etc.  Tell staff about facilities at site
induction on day one.

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Who might Significant Risk Rating Residual Risk Rating

Activity Risk Control Measures
be harmed? Hazards Probability Severity Risk Probability Severity Risk
Slips and trips Site  All operatives,  All operatives wear safety boots
personnel and tradesmen – ‘no boots, no job’ policy. Good
nearby, may housekeeping, eg debris such as
suffer sprains, cement bags put in skip, brush
bruising or available to use to keep work
fractures if they area clear.
trip over objects,  All trailing cables in work area
such as work hung up or otherwise kept out of
5 3 15 1 3 3
debris, or slip on harm’s way.
spillages.  Safe route to job agreed with site
manager based on site health
and safety plan.
 Manager to check on-site
housekeeping during visits.
 Include in site induction before
beginning work on day one.
PROBABILITY = Likely (5) - Probable (4) - Possible (3) - Remote (2) - Improbable (1)
SEVERITY = Catastrophic (5) - Major (4) - Reportable (3) - Serious (2) - Minor (1) RISK = PROBABILITY x SEVERITY
* Residual risk is the level of risk that remains after suitable and sufficient control measures are introduced.

Persons
Probability Severity 5 4 3 2 1
at Risk
L Pr Po R I 8-25
P – Public Likely (L) 5 5 C 25 20 15 10 5 Not Acceptable
E – Employee Probable (Pr) 4 4 Ma 20 16 12 8 4
C – Contractor Possible (Po) 3 3 R 15 12 9 6 3 1-6
V – Visitor Remote (R) 2 2 S 10 8 6 4 2 Acceptable
Improbable (I) 1 1 Mi 5 4 3 2 1

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Site Specific Method Statement

Control Measures to Reduce Risks: Risk Control Systems (RCS) and Workplace Precautions (WP)
Risk Control Systems in operation: Daily / Weekly inspections, Audits, Reviews, Safety Checks, Recording and
Monitoring, Site Safety Tours. Workplace Precautions in operation: Safety Signs, Barriers, Fixed Fencing,
Guards, Protective Equipment, Personal Protective Clothing, Overall Prevention Policies, Training, Toolbox
Talks, Site Inductions, Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
Other Precautions: All Electrical Tools used will be PAT tested, inspected and recorded. Noise assessments
will be carried out were applicable. The tools selected for use will not exceed the Meter per second calculation
with personal exposure above 8hrs. Manual handling assessments to be completed were practical all loads
above 25kgs will be carried by 2 operatives or mechanical transported.
Tools/Equipment/Labour Resources PPE Requirements:
Required:  Head Protection As per site rules (Mandatory)
 Various hand tools  Face/Eye Protection Where there is a possibility of projectile objects.
 Concrete placement and finishing  Hearing Protection where levels exceed
equipment 80 dBA
 Wheelbarrow  Protective Overalls All site activities
 Mobile Concrete Pump  Hand/Arm Protection Gloves when handling sharp materials.
 Safety Boots at all times (Mandatory)
 Dust masks FP2S as min
 Hi Visibility Clothing as per site rules (Mandatory)

Access to the Place of Work

1. All employees, contractors and visitors to the site will use the designated parking areas.
2. All employees, contractors and visitors will attend the site induction carried out by Principal Contractor.
3. All employees, contractors and visitors will register their presence within the daily site register.
4. All employees, contractors and visitors will use the designated pedestrian and vehicle route when accessing and
egressing the working areas.
5. All persons will comply with site rules in the wearing of personal protective equipment.
Access Equipment To Be Used
1. All site rules and conditions must be strictly adhered to and any person failing to do so will be subject to INSERT
COMPANY NAME disciplinary action and may be removed from site.
2. The company Site Manager / Foreman will ensure that all working areas and means of access / egress are clear
and free from obstruction; on discovery of any obstruction caused by other trades he will ensure the area is made
safe immediately.
Details Work Sequence
*Where required the company will provide risk assessments to all persons who may be exposed to any hazards from
either theirs or others operations.*This should include Noise, Vibration, Lifting operations and Environmental hazards.
1. Prior to work commencing our site supervisor will check that the area is suitable and does not have any obvious
defects and that the work area is ready for work to commence.
2. The pour area will be offered to the Principal Contractor for inspection.
3. Concrete mixes will be as approved by the Principal Contractor structural engineer.
4. The concrete will be supplied by a certified supplier.
5. Concrete will be slumped prior to placement, any sub-standard being rejected. A trained technician will take
samples for concrete testing in accordance with the Project Inspection and Test Plan and the specification.
6. The concrete will be placed with the use of a mobile concrete pump.
7. The pump will be located at an agreed location adjacent to the pour to be carried out.
8. The Principal Contractor is to ensure that the ground is prepared so that it is level and withstand the implied loads
(applied loads will be forwarded to the Principal Contractor).
9. The pump will be controlled by a CPCS accredited operator.
10. The concrete wagons will discharge directly into the pump hopper.
11. The concrete will be placed by a specialist gang who will wear the appropriate PPE to prevent concrete burns.
12. In addition where there is a risk of splashes the operatives working near the point of discharge from the pump will
wear safety glasses.
13. Concrete will be placed at a controlled manner so not to overload the falsework in a manner that could result in
collapse.
14. Where necessary the surrounding area will be protected so that splashes/ spills are prevented from causing
inconvenience, injury and/ or damage.
15. The concrete will be compacted using either a petrol or electric submersible poker unit.
16. The level of the concrete will established using levelling chairs and a vibrating screed rail controlled by a laser level

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set up from an agreed known datum by the site engineer.
17. The top face of the concrete will receive a power float finish to remove any undulations left by the magi screed.
18. Under no circumstances are any props to be moved or removed without the express permission of INSERT
COMPANY NAME
19. The site will be kept in a clean and tidy condition at all times and left safe during meal breaks and at the end of the
day. All timber will be de nailed and scrap removed to a designated waste receptacles.
20. Prior to any concreting, all relative COSHH data will be made available.
21. “Extracure” Silicate (or similar approved) curing compound will immediately applied when the formwork has been
removed. During colder weather the concrete may be covered with thermal blankets to prevent rapid changes in
temperature.
22. On completion of the work, ensure surplus materials are removed and the site is left in a tidy state.

Concrete Pumping.
1. INSERT COMPANY NAME will appoint a banksman to oversee the concrete pumping operation.
2. Operatives are to wear safety helmets, safety boots, gloves, goggles and ear defenders
3. Main Contractor is to provide sufficient access to the site; a firm, level area for the pump to stand on; and cones
and barriers if necessary; a designated area for washing down the pump; a skip or similar to contain the waste from
the washing down operation.
4. The pump operator will connect any extension pipes required on a suitable hard standing.
5. Pump operator will carry out the grouting procedure; INSERT COMPANY NAME will provide the cement.
6. On arrival of concrete, the banksman will back the mixer onto the pump. When the job commences the banksman
will assist the operator with boom movements.
7. When the job is completed the operator will wash down the pump in the designated area instructed by the Main
Contractor.
8. When a blockage has occurred the pump operator will reverse the pump to relieve the pressure then:-
 Lower the boom to ground level clear of site personnel;
 Remove pipe where the blockage has taken place if not in reducer;
 Upend the pipe to remove the blockage;
 Re-assemble the reducer to the boom.
 Then return to the pumping position concrete placement to commence.
Notes:
 Only 1 flexible pipe is to be attached when pumping vertically.
 All blockages and breakdowns must be reported to the foreman immediately.
 The operator must ensure residual pressure is reduced before breaking joints.
 All spillages must be cleared immediately and only wash out in the designated area.
 To prevent any personnel being accidentally hit by the hose all concreting personnel are to stand the full
length away from the hose, both before starting the pour and before resuming pouring; also between the
concrete loads and during any delay.
Plant and Equipment to be Used  Skips
Mechanical and Electrical.  Delivery vehicles
 Mobile Concrete Pump
 Certificates of competence will be supplied where required for those
who use the equipment. Inspection and planned maintenance
records and certification will be available for all plant.
Materials Handling and Storage
1. All materials will be below the recommended guidance for manual handling lifting weight of 25kg.
2. All pallets of materials will be transported around site by mobile plant under the control of the principal contractor
and positioned as close as possible to the workface.
3. Pallets and packs lifted to load bays will be secured to ensure no material becomes loose and falls.
4. Where the movement requires short distances operatives will use barrows or where this risk is minimal passage of
materials between numbers of operatives.
5. Liaison between the Principal Contractor must be maintained to ensure storage is adequate and secure.
6. Only the minimum quantity required will be held on site.
7. Storage areas to incorporate appropriate safety signs and warnings.
8. Site Manager must ensure that storage facilities are adequate and are maintained to the specified standards.

Power Sources and Isolations Required include details of any Permit to Works (Hot work, Electric Isolations

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etc.)
 When any work comprises of a hot work will require a hot work permit.
 No Hot Work Permit is required for this element of work.
Training Requirements
 CSCS, CPCS, training and accreditation
 CITB CTA Plant operators card or equivalent New Construction Plant Competence Scheme card
 Where applicable Banks man training.

Hazardous Substances
1. All Cementatious products have a corrosive nature and this must be protected against by wearing suitable body,
feet, hand, and eye protection.
2. Any splashes that enter the eyes must be treated by flushing with warm water and medical treatment sort
immediately do not irritate by rubbing.
3. Reference should be made to the company COSHH Assessment Manual for full details of safety requirements.
Supervision and Coordination of Activities
1. The Site Manager / Foreman will manage the site activities on a daily basis and their responsibility is to control the
working area and interface the company activities with all contractors.
2. Site Emergency procedures must be strictly adhered with and all site rules will apply.
3. The Site Manager / Foreman will have overall responsibility for the safe coordination of the company scope of
works.
4. Where required, he will attend weekly safety coordination meetings held by the Principal Contractor and will liaise
with the all other contractors to ensure all work can be carried out in a safe manner.
5. He will highlight any unsafe conditions or actions and will take the appropriate actions to make the conditions safe.
Environmental Considerations
Site environmental considerations must be adhered to at all times.
1. Under no circumstances must any waste materials, fuels or any other contaminate be allowed to enter the drainage
system.
2. The site is to be protected from spillages entering drains and sewers, spillage kits are available on site and the
company will give instruction on there location and procedures during the site induction
3. All insulation and package materials must be kept from entering the drainage systems.
4. These include for general waste, timber, waste plastics and cardboard etc. and any special waste.
5. Noise will be kept to a minimum whilst on site.
6. Foul and abusive language will not be tolerated and operatives found using such language or gestures will be
removed from site immediately.
7. Transistor radios will not be permitted on site.
8. The use of Mobile phones must only be used in accordance with site rules.
Protection of others / public
As far as reasonably practicable site traffic must be kept to a minimum and local traffic around the perimeter of the site
must be treated with care. Security Fencing provided must not be removed unless specific authority has been given by
the company Site Management and it must be replaced immediately after completion of the task.
Waste Disposal Arrangements
1. During the day debris will be collected disposed in accordance with the company procedures.
2. Skips have been provided and waste will be segregated and disposed into the relative skip for that waste.
Following each working shift the debris will be removed and deposited into the skips provided.
3. The company will remove all accumulated waste and special waste to an authorised waste disposal agency.
Fire and Emergency Procedures
1. The fire and emergency plan and procedures given at the site induction will be strictly adhered to during the project
and all site operatives will adhere to the information given.
2. Under no circumstances must any appliance or alarm for the use in the event of an emergency be tampered with
and any abuse of such equipment will result in the offender being removed from site permanently.
3. When any alarm is sounded the operatives must observe the evacuation criteria and will down tools and make their
way to the nearest assembly point for the site head count and will not return to the workface until the all clear has
been given by the site management emergency coordinator.

Review of Method Statement

The INSERT COMPANY NAME site manager responsible for the works will ensure that the work area has been

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inspected and is free from risk of injury or that suitable and sufficient measures have been taken to comply with current
health and safety legislation prior to any work being undertaken. This method statement will only be amended by the
INSERT COMPANY NAME site manager and authorised in agreement with INSERT COMPANY NAME senior
management, any such amendments will be recorded and further instruction given to each operative of the
amendments.
Communication of Risk Assessment and Method Statement
1. All operatives will be instructed of the risk assessment and method statement for their scope of works as part of the
Tool box Talk procedures prior to commencing work.
2. They must ensure they fully understand the work involved, the hazards and the level of risk they may be exposed
3. Following instruction they each must sign the register attached
4. Each operative must work to the method statement, any deviation must be authorised by the INSERT COMPANY
NAME site manager and in agreement from the client.
Any operative not working to the specific method statement will be subject to disciplinary action.

Emergency Contacts Name Contact Number

Director INSERT NAME INSERT NUMBER
Safety and Environment Advisor INSERT NAME/COMPANY INSERT NUMBER
Off Site Emergency Number Head Office INSERT NUMBER
Out of Hours/24 hr Emergency Number Head Office INSERT NUMBER

Revision of Method Statement Details

Revised By Date of Revision Authorised By

Risk Assessment & Method Statement Register

Date Names Signature(s):

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