Ground Engineering (Piling)

GROUND ENGINEERING (PILING)
CLIENT Hill Partnerships
CONTRACT TITLE Fish Island (block MA, MB, MC + Block A)
CONTRACT NUMBER PPI0TBC
OPERATING UNIT Piling
METHOD STATEMENT
CFA PILING
Kieran Herbert
Engineer
13/12/16
ACCEPTED BY CLIENT
AUTHOR REVIEWER APPROVER
(if applicable)
DOCUMENT No. POH0001/MST/00703
CURRENT REVISION CURRENT STATUS CODE SECURITY CLASSIFICATION
Draft A1 Public
REVISION HISTORY
REVISION STATUS CODE DATE REVISION DESCRIPTION
Draft A1 13/12/16 Draft issue to be updated prior to construction
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01 Hill Partnerships
02 Site / Project Manager, Steve Wright / John Scannell
03 Safety Adviser, Stephanie Broderick
04 Piling Foreman, Jim Jones
05 Subcontractors, TBC
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Revision: Draft Document Number: POH0001/MST/00703 Page 2 of 35
Status: A1 Security classification: Public
Template Number: CFA Piling

Method Statement Briefing Record

Contract No: Method Statement Number:
Contract Name:
We the undersigned have been given and have fully understand the briefing of the contents of
this Method Statement.
Name Signature Trade Company Date
Piling Murphy Ground

Engineering

Engineering

Engineering

Engineering

Engineering

Engineering
Briefing given by:
Name:
Title: Construction Manager
Date: _______________________
Signed: _____________________

Contents
1 Introduction – Scope of Works 6

2 Reference Documents 6
3 Pre-commencement Requirements 6
3.1 Geology 6
3.2 Existing Services 6
3.3 Working Platform 6
3.4 Access 7
3.5 Setting-Out of Piles 7
4 Resources 8
4.1 Materials 8
4.2 Plant 8
4.3 Labour 9
5 Methodology 9
5.1 Description of the Works 9
5.2 Location Plan 14
5.3 Pile Schedule 15
5.4 Reinforcement 15
5.5 Testing Regime 15
6 Programme 15
7 Quality 15
7.1 Safety Management System 15
7.2 Monitoring and Review 16
8 Health and Safety 16
8.1 Induction 16
8.2 Daily Inspections 16
8.3 PPE 16
8.4 Records 17
8.5 Fire Extinguishers/First Aid 17
8.6 Risk Assessment 17
8.7 Security 17
8.8 Welfare Facilities 17
8.9 Emergency Call-out 17

9 Environment 18
9.1 Fuel Spillage 19
10 Appendices 20
10.1 Appendix A – Document Acceptance Form 21
10.2 Appendix B – Safety Risk Assessment 22
10.3 Appendix C – Pile Record and Checklist Sheet 23
10.4 Appendix D – Pile Rig Details 24
10.5 Appendix E – Lift Plan 25
10.6 Appendix F – Working Platform Certificate [FPS/WPC/4d] 26
10.7 Appendix G – Permit to Dig 27
10.8 Appendix H – General Sequencing Drawing and Programme (if applicable) 28
10.9 Appendix I – Multi-Site Environmental Impacts Checklist 29
10.10 Appendix J – COSHH Assessments 30
10.11 Appendix K – Insurance 31
10.12 Appendix L – Group Health, Safety and Welfare Policy Statement 32
10.13 Appendix M – Group Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Policy Statement 33
10.14 Appendix N – ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004, BS OHSAS 18001:2007 34
10.15 Appendix O – CHAS Certificate [Contractors Health and Safety] 35

1 Introduction – Scope of Works

The proposed work is the construction of 375nr bearing piles in accordance with the Contract Specification
and Drawings to form the proposed structure. Piles are 350mm, 400mm and 450mm in diameter and are
to be constructed using the CFA Piling Technique. At current there are 288nr 350mm piles, 63nr 400mm
piles and a provision of 24nr 450mm Crane piles.
2 Reference Documents
1. Site Investigation: CGMS Consulting 15/00270/AOD
2. Drawings: MLM Pile layouts and pile load schedules
3. Specification SPERW
4. JMP Design Calculations
5. Roger Stagg Calculations (piling mat)
6. Institute of Civil Engineers Specification for Piling and Embedded Retaining Wall (SPERW)
– Second Edition
7. Working Platforms for tracked plant: good practice guide to the design, installation,
maintenance and repair of ground-supported working platforms
– BRE 2004
8. LOLER - lifting operations and lifting equipment regulations 1998
9. PUWER – provision and use of work equipment regulations 1998
3 Pre-commencement Requirements
3.1 Geology
The Piling Director will have satisfied himself prior to the commencement of the contract with regards to the
geology of the site and any effects it may have on the Works. The Principal Contractor has provided a Soil
Investigation Report, carried out by CGMS Consulting.
3.2 Existing Services

The Principal Contractor will carry out any inspections for existing services and probe for existing sub-
structures. These areas are to be removed or clearly marked prior to any Piling Works.
If piling is to take place near existing services they should be exposed to show the extent of the service and
then protected so we can be sure that the piling work will not affect the service in any way.
A 5m exclusion zone will be maintained around the Piling Rig in operation, and piles recently cast will be
covered with a metal grate.
3.3 Working Platform

3.3.1 The Principal Contractor will provide the Piling Crew with a firm and level hard standing Working
Platform as specified, based upon the BRE load cases provided by JMP for the Rig to be used.

3.3.2 Attention needs to be given to the edges of Working Platforms: determine how near the edge of the
platform plant can be permitted while avoiding instability. A minimum distance of half the machine
width is usually required. Clear marking of the working area is essential.
3.3.3 Sites where there have been cut and fill operations, or where plant is required to operate near slopes
or batters, will need to be checked for slope stability with the additional loading of the plant in place.
Sloping sites present particular problems for stability, which should be addressed in the design –
some plant may not be stable at 1 in 10.
3.3.4 This Working Platform will be maintained throughout the duration of the Piling Works. If obstructions
are removed the mat must be properly reinstated in accordance with the original Piling Mat Design.
3.3.5 The Working Platform, including ramps and accesses, is to be used only by plant for which it has
been designed.
3.3.6 Any areas that do not form part of the Working Platform must be clearly indicated to the Piling
Supervisor.
3.3.7 The working platform certificate (WPC4d) must be signed before the commencement of any
works on site.
3.3.8 Any parts of the Piling Mat deemed unacceptable by the Piling Foreman or Site Manager must be
rectified straight away.
3.3.9 The Working Platform level must be provided before any Piling commences.
3.4 Access
Access routes onto and off site will be as agreed with the Principal Contractor. The CFA Piling Rig will be
transported to site on a low loader capable of carrying the Rig. The Rig will track itself off the low loader and
will not be lifted off by means of a crane. If necessary, a wide enough ramp will be constructed to provide a
safe access onto site for the Rig and timber boards/spreader plates placed to protect any existing surfaced
areas and kerbs, c/o the Principal Contractor.
3.5 Setting-Out of Piles

JMP will carry out the works using setting out information that will be extracted from the latest pile layout design
drawings provided by the client.
Hill Partnerships will provide a minimum of 3 co-ordinated stations on site (preferably retro stickers). Control
stations will be placed in safe secure locations around different areas of the site to enable angular accuracy
and good geometry for instrumentation resections. The quality of the control will be checked by the Setting-
Out Engineer prior to setting out of pile locations to ensure the control is within tolerances. Any issues with the
control will be reported to the Site Manager.
The qualified Setting-Out Engineer will stake/set-out the relevant pile positions using a Leica TS15 total station.
The total station will be set up in a safe location away from moving plant and machinery in order to view the
control stations on site.
Pile location coordinates will be uploaded via SD card/USB on to the total station and using the in-built program
‘Stakeout’, pile positions can be set out to within accuracy of 10mm. Using a lump hammer, a 300mm steel pin

will be driven into the ground so that it is flush with the ground to avoid any trip hazards. A mushroom cap will
be placed on top marked with the pile ID for reference. To ensure the pile positions are not damaged or
removed, the pile positions will be made visible to plant, machinery and pedestrians by use of spray paint.
4 Resources
4.1 Materials
 Concrete - UKAS certified
 Reinforcing Steel - CARES certified
 COSHH as per assessments in Appendix J
4.2 Plant
The following equipment items are envisaged to be used for piling operations:
Item Quantity
Casagrande B175 XP CFA Piling Rig 1

Hill Partnerships Excavator 1
Agitator 1
Concrete trailer pump and equipment 1
Double tool compressor and hose 1
Job box 1
Augers and gate inserts to suit 1
Ready mix concrete wagons As required
Hiab delivery wagon As required
All plant and equipment will be certified and maintained to PUWER 98 and where applicable, LOLER 98.
All lifting equipment will be certified and maintained to LOLER 98.
The following manpower is envisaged to be used for piling operations:
Manpower Quantity
JMP Site Manager 1 (visiting)
Foreman/Rig Driver (Certified Rig Operator) 1
Banksman (Certified Banksman / Slinger) 1/2
Excavator Operator C/O Hill Partnerships 1/2

Pump Operator 1/2
4.3 Labour
Title Name Contact Phone Number
Operations Manager Barry Rice 07831 490 907
Project Manager Steve Wright 07525 731 545
Engineer Kieran Herbert 07912 395 823
Site Foreman/Supervisor Jim Jones 07778 111 106
Health & Safety Advisor Stephanie Broderick 07587 036 085
Murphy Group Health and 020 7692 9612

Safety Department
5 Methodology
This method statement provides a detailed description on CFA piling.
5.1 Description of the Works

The main risks associated with the Piling operations are:
 Failure of Piling Rig

 Failure of Piling Platform
 Spoil removal during Piling operations
 Open Bores
 Personnel falling into freshly concreted bores
 Collision and crushing by Piling Equipment
 Lifting and placing reinforcement
 Working near railway viaduct not applicable to this project
To overcome these potential risks, the following safety features will be implemented to ensure a safe method
of working:

5.1.1 General
Piles will be constructed with a diesel powered track mounted CFA Piling Rig.
5.1.2 Working Hours

Working hours will be as follows:
Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 17:00 hours
 Workmanship will be consistent throughout the duration of the Piling works.

 All JMP crew and subcontractors will be focused on their work throughout the working day
 It is important that all JMP staff take the breaks that they are entitled to throughout the day.
 The quality of Piles, including steel cages and test cubes, will be to a consistent high standard and this
standard will not drop at any time i.e. end of shift / week / last day before holiday period etc.
 All staff will be deemed competent to carry out the task in hand.
5.1.3 Access
Access to the Piling area will be as provided by Hill Partnerships. Access ramps between working areas to be
no greater than 1:10 gradient.
5.1.4 Lighting
Task lighting as fitted to plant will be provided and maintained by JMP. General/safety lighting for the access
and working area will be provided by Hill Partnerships if necessary.
5.1.5 Rig
5.1.5.1 Mobilisation
The rig will be mobilised on the signed off Pile mat area. The Pile equipment will be a diesel powered track
mounted CFA Piling Rig. Before erecting the mast, the tracks of the machine will be extended to full width to
provide full stability. The hydraulic Piling Rig is self-erecting and the mast, during mobilisation, is lifted from
the travelling horizontal position to the vertical working through a series of rams positioned on the mast and
rig body.
To install the augers onto the Piling rig, a MEWP will be used to access the drilling head of the Piling rig and
the auger flight connections. The banksman will be secured to the MEWP with a safety harness when rig
mobilisation is taking place. To position the augers onto the rig, the lead auger will be lifted using the auxiliary
winch line and placed into the guide clamps on the front of the machine. The banksman will close the clamps
securing the lead auger and remove the auxiliary line. The drilling head will be lowered and the drive hex
aligned and coupled up to the lead auger. The auger will then be drilled into the ground by approximately 1m
and the drill head then disconnected and raised off the lead auger.
With the drilling head raised clear, the first of the 6m augers will be lifted with the auxiliary winch line
approximately two-thirds along its length so that when lifted it hangs straight. The auxiliary line will have two
sets of chains secured to the auger when lifting into place. The first chain will be a single leg choke chain
double wrapped around the second flight on the auger. The second chain will be a 4m choke chain secured
to the third flight.

This will then be guided by the banksman and lowered onto the lead auger locating the hex couplings. Prior
to connecting the couplings and installing the pins, the couplings will be ‘greased’ to ensure there is no issue
when connecting the augers. When the bottom coupling is in position, the rig will be guided locating the drive
hex into the top of the auger and the guide clamps closed.
The banksman will assess the auger connection using the MEWP. When in position, the auger pins will be
installed into the bottom coupling and the auxiliary line will be lowered off giving plenty of slack on the line and
chain. The auger will then be drilled into the ground with the banksman keeping a close watch on the auxiliary
line ensuring that it does not become tangled on the auger (it will wind around the auger) until it is low enough
that it can be disconnected from the lifting chain and then unwound. The banksman will also monitor both
chains to ensure they remain secured to the auger when lifted into place.
The auger will then continue to be drilled into the ground until the top coupling is approximately 1m above
ground level. The drilling head will then be raised once more and the process repeated until all three augers
are in position.
5.1.5.2 De-rigging
De-rigging will be carried out in a similar way. The De-rigging will take place in a designated area and the
permit to dig will be in place.
To remove the augers from the Piling rig a MEWP will be used to access the drilling head of the Piling rig and
the auger flight connections. The banksman will be secured to the MEWP with a safety harness when De-
rigging is taking place. The couplings are ‘greased’ to ensure there is no issue when disconnecting the augers.
The ancillary winch will be connected to the auger being removed. There will be two chains used to secure
the augers, one single leg choke chain will be double wrapped around the second flight and a secondary 4m
choke chain is put on the third flight should the single leg chain become loose. The banksman will remove the
auger pins when the ancillary winch is securely fastened to the auger and when the pins are removed the
auger is lifted onto the ground using the ancillary winch.
The process is repeated until all auger flights have been removed from the Piling rig. The MEWP will remain
on site for the duration of the works, in the event that there is a blockage in the concrete hose, it can be
released without delay.
5.1.5.3 Concrete Washout

Before commencement on each day, a ‘grout mix’ of concrete and ‘prime a pump’ will be pumped through the
concrete hoses and hollow stem auger of the Piling Rig. This will ensure that the concrete hoses and auger
stems are ready for concrete to pump through the hoses / augers without blockage.
At the end of each day the concrete hoses and augers are washed out after Piling. This is carried out using a
compressor to wash out any concrete remaining in the concrete lines. The compressor is connected to the
end of the concrete hose and a pressure (8 bar) is built up to wash and blow out any concrete. The excess
concrete is then discharged through the bottom of the hollow stem auger. This is in a controlled manner where
blowout bins are positioned at the bottom of the auger stem to contain the discharge. The operatives will be
notified when this sequence of events is occurring and no site personnel will be in this area.

5.1.5.4 Equipment and Material Delivery

All construction traffic including the Piling Rig, delivery vehicles and concrete wagons will access the site works
using the designated Works Access’s only. On arrival to site all equipment and material deliveries will report
to the person in charge prior to off-loading. All deliveries will transit through the site with a Banksman present
at all times. No keys are to be left in unmanned machines.
5.1.5.5 Equipment and Material Storage

Equipment and materials will be stored adjacent to the Piling area. At the end of each shift the Rig shall be
left in a safe and secure manner.
5.1.6 Working Platform

5.1.6.1 Construction
The location of all services and monitoring installations in the area shall be confirmed and highlighted/identified
by Hill Partnerships.
Protective mats (ply sheets) necessary to minimise the risk of damage to existing surfaces or third party
property will be provided by Hill Partnerships. All hoardings, fences, noise and splash barriers, statutory
warnings, flagmen etc. as necessary to protect the works, plant, materials, personnel, third party property and
the general public will be provided by Hill Partnerships. This shall include protection from exhaust, oil, grease
etc.
Any services or monitoring installations that may be affected by our works that cannot be redirected, or
removed, will be protected as required by Hill Partnerships.
A permit to work/dig will be completed and signed by Hill Partnerships and the Piling Supervisor / Foreman
and Operatives, on a basis agreed prior to works.
A suitable clear dry level safe working area shall be prepared for JMP plant and equipment prior to Piling
operations commencing (refer to ‘Working Platforms for tracked plant: good practice guide to the design,
installation, maintenance and repair of ground-supported working platforms – BRE 2004).
The working platform will be REGULARLY INSPECTED, MAINTAINED, MODIFIED, REPAIRED, and
REINSTATED to the as-designed condition after any excavation or damage, throughout the period when the
Piling Rig and equipment is on the site by Hill Partnerships
A completed copy of the FPS Working Platform Certificate (FPS/WPC/4d) Appendix F signed by an authorised
person from the Principal Contractor shall be given to each user of the working platform prior to
commencement of any works on site and the Working Platform Regular Inspection Log is to be maintained by
the Principal Contractor in accordance FPS/WPC/4d Guidance on Working Platforms for Tracked Plant 3.1-
3.3. This is the responsibility of Hill Partnerships.

5.1.7 Piling Sequence

The Piling sequence will be generally as per agreed with Hill Partnerships. The piles will be constructed in
such a manner that no damage will be caused to piles previously constructed i.e. cracking, clashing or
disturbing.
5.1.8 Party Wall

Hill Partnerships to have in place a procedure for Piling works adjacent to Party Walls.
5.1.9 Pile Boring

The position of each Pile will be set out by JMP and referenced with the Pile number prior to drilling.
The Piling Rig shall be erected at each Pile position and an expendable plug shall be inserted to seal the
hollow stem of the auger. Check that the auger set up is within the plan and verticality tolerance.
The Pile is bored using a continuous flight auger. Following initial penetration, drilling is paused whilst the
auger gates are released. Drilling shall proceed until the design depth is reached or practical refusal of the
auger is met, whichever occurs first.
5.1.10 Concreting
Concrete of specified mix 35N DC3 s4 10mm shall be pumped through the hollow stem and whilst slowly
rotating the auger it shall be gradually withdrawn, ensuring adequate auger embedment into the concrete at
all times. During the concreting phase, the auger shall be rotated in the direction of boring.
Concreting will stop on completion of auger withdrawal. The Rig shall be moved off the Pile position to allow
the attendant excavator to remove all the spoil from the top of the Pile and the Banksman to shall locate and
clean the concrete at the top of the Pile until clean concrete is visible.
5.1.11 Reinforcement
The reinforcement will be delivered in straight lengths of reinforcement bar and helical links and placed in a
designated area as agreed with Hill Partnerships site management team. All reinforcement will be kept off the
ground.
This steel fixing station will have ‘tressels’ where the reinforcement will be placed as the cages are fixed by
the competent steel fixers. The steel fixers will be working under the supervision of JMP and will have the
relevant training cards, and will be briefed on this JMP document with sign-off of same.
The Banksman will ensure that the reinforcement is placed on the ‘stands’ or ‘tressels’ in a safe manner so the
steel fixer can commence cage fabrication. The steel fixer will fix the cages as per the design schedule. The
Piling foreman will inspect the cages after fabrication.
If cages are larger than usual a pre-fabricated option may be preferred. In which case the attendant excavator
will be required to remove the pre fab cages from the delivery lorry and place in a designated lay down area.

The cages will be lifted via the attendant excavator and lifting apparatus to a storage area agreed with Hill
Partnerships with a slinger / banksman present. All lifting equipment including chains, slings etc. will be fully
certified. The lifting procedure will be in accordance with the Lifting Plan.
The reinforcement cage shall be inserted centrally into the wet concrete using self-weight or mechanical
assistance where necessary. The cage shall be pushed flush with the finished concrete, or to the Pile toe,
whichever is the shorter. The cage should always be visible at the head of the pile.
Debonding foam will be placed on the reinforcement cage projection bars if requested and allowed for. JMP
cannot be held responsible for debonding foam that slides off the projection bars during the concreting
operation. Debonding foam is placed to ease the breaking down of concrete; concrete will still need to be
broken down by hand for at least the final 300mm above cut off level without debonding foam (The use of
mechanical crunchers may snap off reinforcement projection bars and fracture the Pile shaft). Mushroom caps
will be provided and fitted to the top of all reinforcement projection bars.
When Piling operations have been completed the process shall be repeated at the next Pile position. No Piles
will be left open hole, and an exclusion zone must be maintained around recently cast Piles for safety reasons.
Once the Piles have been trimmed to cut-off level, integrity testing may be undertaken.
Throughout the Pile construction process, the appropriate construction and inspection records and activities
will be maintained in accordance with the Safety Management System, Works Procedures and the
Specification.
5.2 Location Plan
Fish Island, Wyke

Road, E3 2PL

5.3 Pile Schedule

JM Piling Schedule
5.4 Reinforcement
As detailed in JMP Pile design calculations.
5.5 Testing Regime

One set of 4no. Concrete cubes will be made per day for each Piling Rig by JMP. The Principal Contractor
will supply an 110V outlet for the concrete curing tank; failure to do so may result in low cube strength results.
Holliday Concrete Testing Ltd will perform the testing of concrete cubes and hold UKAS testing accreditation.
Pile Integrity Testing - All Piles will be integrity tested after completion. No Pile integrity testing shall take
place under 7 days from the time of cast, and may only be performed after the Pile has been satisfactorily
trimmed for testing purposes. The trimming is required to remove surface latency from the Pile and should
result in minimum damage to the piles.
Hill Partnerships is to arrange the integrity testing through JM Piling (Ciaran McGlinchey 07764 314 050),
giving at least 48 hours’ notice.
6 Programme
The work will proceed generally in accordance with Hill Partnerships Programme.
7 Quality
7.1 Safety Management System
The works shall be carried out compliant with the Safety Management System (SMS). The SMS is a
documented set of policies, and procedures which when implemented satisfactorily will enhance safety
performance thus leading to higher efficiency and fewer accidents. The Safety Management System describes
how the Group Safety Structure works and is therefore a key to the success of the business.
The Safety Management System (SMS) is certified to the Occupational Health and Safety Management
System Specification OHSAS 18001:2007, which has been developed to be compatible with ISO 9001:2008
Quality, and ISO 14001:2004 Environmental management system standards, in order to facilitate the
integration of Safety, Quality and Environmental management systems.
Parts of the Murphy Group Safety System also include Environmental and/or Quality Management System
requirements, and are therefore already ‘integrated’.

The Murphy Group is fully committed to supporting Industry and Client led Health, Safety and Welfare
programmes wherever they are established. The Group Safety Management System will wherever possible,
reflect those Health, Safety and Welfare programmes.
The Board of Directors give their full support to the Safety Management System (SMS) as it regards the Health
and Safety of all people employed by the Group and anybody else who may be affected by our activities, as
being of paramount importance. The SMS is defined in full in:
MOH0002-MAN-00001 Group Safety Manual
7.2 Monitoring and Review

The responsibility for co-ordinating and implementing this Method Statement is that of the Piling Project
Manager, with the supporting supervisory personnel at the activities monitoring the ongoing Piling processes
and reflecting any changes required throughout the contract duration. The Piling foreman and operatives will
be briefed by the Piling Project Manager prior to commencement of works.
Any non-conforming items identified during the contract period shall be addressed as appropriate by non-
conformance reports. Where corrective actions are necessary, the Piling Project Manager shall be notified to
ensure timely completion of the contract stages to the agreed schedule.
8 Health and Safety

8.1 Induction
All labour will attend a Site Induction prior to work on the project. JMP will also hold internal inductions prior
to work commencing. When particular methods of working or additional hazards are identified for particular
locations additional inductions or Toolbox Talks will be held prior to work commencing.
8.2 Daily Inspections

The nominated Site Supervisor shall complete checklists and working documents, which shall be checked by
the Piling Project Manager for their completeness and accuracy. These are:
 Daily Rig Inspections
 Daily Plant and Machinery Inspections
 Daily Lifting Equipment Inspections
8.3 PPE
Correct types of Murphy branded PPE for all Murphy site employees shall be provided and worn as required,
they include:
 Hard hats, mandatory
 Hi-visibility vests, mandatory
 Safety Footwear, mandatory
 Safety Glasses, mandatory
 Gloves, mandatory/appropriate to the task
 Hearing protection
 Any other PPE deemed applicable to the works

When changing auger teeth, inserting auger, pins into auger head & saw cutting heavy duty glasses will be
worn. The operatives will have all of this PPE provided for them by JM Piling and each operative will be
responsible for their own particular PPE.
Additional items of PPE may be required for specific operations. Those items will be identified and a briefing
given as required. All PPE will to be fit for purpose.
Correct issue and use of PPE for steel fixers is the responsibility of the sub-contracted company but will be
monitored by JMP.
8.4 Records
A copy of this Method Statement will be retained on site for inspection and will be briefed to all site personnel,
by the Piling Project Manager or Site Foreman.
A record of all briefings will be kept on site in the Safety File.
8.5 Fire Extinguishers/First Aid

Fire extinguishers will be located in the Piling Rig and first aid kits located in the Site Cabin.
8.6 Risk Assessment

A specific risk assessment for the Piling works is detailed in Appendix B.
8.7 Security
Security arrangements will be drawn up in conjunction with Hill Partnerships
8.8 Welfare Facilities

Welfare facilities at the work will be provided by Hill Partnerships and shall have 24hour power for drying
purposes. All welfare will comply with the minimum standards as set out by the HSE.
8.9 Emergency Call-out

Communication and emergency plans will be drawn up in line with Hill Partnerships.
In the event of an emergency, the Site Manager will be informed immediately, followed by the Murphy Group
Health & Safety Department on 020 7692 9612.
 First aiders – First aider by Hill Partnerships
 Emergency Contact for Environment Agency (0800) 80 70 60
 Hill Partnerships Site Environmental Manager – to be advised
 Hill Partnerships Mobile telephone list – to be advised

 If talking to the Emergency Services the site is at –
Fish Island,
Wyke Road,
London,
E3 2PL
 Nearest Hospital with Casualty Department –
Homerton University Hospital,

Homerton Row,
London,
E9 6SR
9 Environment
 Skips, water bowser and licensed carriers will be provided by Hill Partnerships.
 Piling operations should take place only within specified working hours
 General waste shall be deposited into designated skips
 Hazardous waste, such as oil contaminated materials, used spill kits etc. shall be disposed of by a
licensed carrier
 All vehicles shall not be run unnecessarily
 Engines shall be turned off when not in use
 Fuel / oil spills shall be prevented
 Drip trays and emergency spill kits shall be used to catch and clean the spills / leaks
 Concrete trucks will be washed out into a plastic lined concrete washout area which will be replaced as
required or emptied when 75% full by Hill Partnerships. The location of these concrete washout areas
will be advised at a later date.
 Wheel washing of vehicles will be carried out by Hill Partnerships.
 The Divisional Environmental Plan and Group Environmental Procedure – Incidents and Non-
conformances are in place to deal with any environmental incidents and non-conformances.

9.1 Fuel Spillage

JMP will have a minimum of 2 spill kits on site per rig to deal with any fuel spills. In the case of a spill the area
will be segregated off and the spill kits will be laid around the spill area to minimise the risk of the spillage
spreading.
The Hill Partnerships site Manager and the JMP Project Manager will be made aware immediately.

10 Appendices

10.1 Appendix A – Document Acceptance Form

10.2 Appendix B – Safety Risk Assessment

SAFETY RISK ASSESSMENT
Contract Fish Island Client Hill

Contract No. PPI0731 Date 13/12/16
Activity Piling
Risk Assessment No. POH0001/MST/00703 Rev 01
1.0 Risk Assessment
Activity affecting Employee Third Party Vehicle Plant Property PROBABILITY X SEVERITY
(Tick Appropriate Box)
Task/Activity Hazard Possible Consequences PRE- Control Measures POST-
CONTROL CONTROL
ACCESS & GROUND
General Piling -Unstable platform -Toppling of plant causing injury or death to -Proper installation and maintenance of the
/ Setting up / -Poor work area persons in the working area piling mat C/O Hill, installed as per the piling
Boring -Ramps -Damage to nearby structures/buildings platform design
-Falling due to trip hazards from uneven mat -Piling platform to be designed to the BRE load
causing injuries cases supplied, by a competent person
-Damage to nearby trees -WPC4 to be signed off prior to work
25 commencing 5
-Mat to be visually inspected before work daily.
Inspection to be recorded
-Avoid unnecessary tracking alongside existing
structures and trees
-All persons to hold relevant CPCS cards
(tracked over 15 tonnes piling machine)
-Refer to method statement for all
MANDATORY PPE on JM Piling sites
General Piling -Buried services -Auger or piling rig coming into contact with -Live services survey to be carried out before
/ Setting up / -Overhead services buried or overhead cables relating in serious piling commences/ C/O Hill
Boring injury or death -All live services to be clearly marked and
-Piercing a gas pipe releasing harmful gases diverted if necessary C/O Hill
resulting in air pollution and inhaling gas
Revision: 1 Document Number: POH0001/MST/00703 Page 1 of 10
Status: A1 Security Classification: Public
Template No.: Safety Risk Assessment

-Barriers or Bunting to be in place to reduce
16 the possibility of the piling rig from getting to 5
close to overhead lines. Safe distances can be
obtained by the power owners
-If a gas main is pierced, site personnel are to
follow Hill emergency evacuation procedures
-Refer to method statement for all
MANDATORY PPE on JM Piling sites
UNLOADING & DELIVERIES

Offloading -Plant movements -Being struck / crushed by moving plant -All person not involved in lifting/ unloading
HIAB Lorries -Lifting possibly causing fatalities duties to be clear of lifting area
and arranging -Storage -Danger of slung equipment become -Qualified and competent slinger only to
storage areas -Manual handling uncontrolled and injuring personnel attached and detach loads
-Lifting without mechanical help possibly -Lifting equipment to be certified and visual
causing serious injury inspection carried out prior to use
16 -All plant movements on site to be supervised 5
by slinger signaller
-Any load that is deemed too heavy to lift shall
be lifted using attendant excavator/HIAB
-Lifting to be carried out in conjunction with the
Lift Plan
-If lift cannot be carried out in conjunction with
the Lift Plan the AP is to be contacted
Bringing -Plant movements - General public and site personnel being -All deliveries/concrete to be bought onto and
deliveries / struck / crushed by moving plant possibly out of site to be accompanied by slinger
Concrete causing fatalities signaller at all times
Wagons into -Vehicles being struck by moving plant 10 -Deliveries to enter site in accordance with the 5
and out of site traffic management plan
-Hill to have in place traffic management plan
and gate persons if necessary
SITE WELFARE

Site Cabins -Cabin condition -Inhaling harmful gasses causing sickness -Facilities provided must be clean and
-Live power to the cabin -Being electrocuted by live electricity possibly appropriate for use
-Accessories in cabin causing injury or death -Cabins must be in well-kept conditions and be
-Sustaining cuts/lacerations due to sharp inspected regularly
edges -All electrical appliances must be PAT tested
-Weils disease before use
-All services to cabins must be properly
10 installed and inspected C/O Hill to ensure no 3
accidents occur
-All site welfare to be locked over night to
ensure nothing gets tampered with when site
is unoccupied
-Hill to provide site welfare
-Ensure hands are washed before eating and
keep all cuts covered up to reduce the chance
contracting weils disease
ENVIRONMENT
Refuelling / -Gas/Oil/Fuel -Potential run-off of harmful chemicals used in -Ensure the use of drip trays under all plant
Greasing / refuelling and maintenance of the piling rig and materials that could develop a drip/leaks
Storage of and equipment affecting the surrounding of harmful materials e.g. fuel bowser, agitator,
harmful ground pump etc.
materials -Chemicals running into watercourses -Make sure field bowsers are visually
resulting in water course pollution inspected DAILY to identify any leaks or
-Leaking fuel bowsers/ COSHH stores damage that could cause a leak
14 4
resulting in harmful pollution -Ensure all materials are kept as far away from
standing water/ flood water/ rivers as possible
to reduce risk of contamination
-Spill kits must be in near vicinity to equipment
that has the potential to cause a hazardous
spill
-COSHH assessments must be consulted and
the crew briefed before the task is undertaken

-COSHH assessments will outline the PPE
required for the task
General / Pile -Noise -Noise of machinery can cause serious -Hearing protection must be worn when in the
Boring -Working hours damage to hearing specified vicinity of the rigs (specified by noise
-Noise in a sensitive community can cause 9 assessments) 2
disruption among local neighbours -Working hours to be agreed with site
management
RIGGING UP/DE-RIGGING
Erecting the -Machinery -Failure of the piling rig or its components -The piling rig must be erected as stated in the
Piling Rig resulting in serious injuries or death manufacturers manual by competent persons
-Getting trapped in moving parts causing -An experienced and CPCS qualified piling rig
serious injury operative will be the only person permitted to
operate the piling rig
-12 monthly thorough inspection certificates
21 must be checked to ensure the test is in date 5
-The rig pre-start checklist and daily/weekly
checklist must be filled out and up to date
-Any previous defects in the rig to be amended
before commencement of work
-CPCS banksman must be present at all times
Working at -Falling from height -When erecting the rig, the piling operative -Safety harnesses must be used when working
height could fall from height and cause serious injury at height and attached to a sturdy place
and endanger others around them -A restraint lanyard must be used to restrict the
16 piling operative coming to close to the edge of 6
the rig
-Harnesses must be thoroughly inspected and
checked prior to use
-Harnesses must be of correct fit
Working from -Working from height -Risk of falling from height causing death or -MEWP must be tested every 6 months
MEWP -Falling objects serious injury -Before use, test certificates and checks shall
-Toppling of plant -Dropping objects onto people below MEWP be carried out recorded daily inspection/prior
-Failure of MEWP causing serious injury to use inspection

-MEWP toppling causing serious injury/Death -All handrails shall be locked into place.-
and damage to plant and nearby structures -If any damage to MEWP do not use and
-Failure of MEWP causing toppling of plant, contact supplier
potentially crushing or trapping personnel -MEWP only to be used on firm level ground
(piling mat area)
23 -Harness to be used with fall restrain lanyard 5
-Harness to be used at all times and attached
to the dedicated harness point
-If MEWP fails when a person is stuck at
height emergency services should be called
for rescue
-Competent person only to operate MEWP
-In case of MEWP failing whist carrying
personnel. Somebody must be deemed
competed to lower MEWP from the controls at
ground level. If unable to do so 999 must be
called to ask for fire and rescue
Replacing -Splinters of metal -Tungsten may fracture when struck and -All changes to auger teeth/pins to be carried
Teeth and coming off augers and seriously injur personnel out using the following equipment; High impact
inserting Pins teeth 16 eye protection, copper hammers 4
into Auger -All PPE must be worn correctly
Heads
BORING OF PILES
Operation of -Improper operation of -Improper operation of the piling rig could -Ensure all personnel operating the piling rig
Rig piling rig cause serious damage to equipment and are CPCS qualified and deemed competent
-Moving rig unsupervised serious injury or death to personnel 25 -Banksman to be clearly visible to rig operative 5
-Failure of the piling rig causing damage to at all times
property or serious injury/death -Piling rig to be operated in conjunction with
-Crushing or making contact with people the operator manual
working around rig -Banksman to be the only person to signal the
movement of the rig

Open Bores -Deep excavations -Falling down an open or recently concreted -All recently bored and concreted piles are to
-Open bores pile could cause serious injury or death be covered with grates
-Machinery toppling over after driving over an -Personnel not involved with piling should be
open bore 25 segregated from the piling mat area 5
-Machine drivers shall back fill the open bore
with hard-core to make them safe at the end of
every day
General -Uncontrolled personnel -Injury to the public -The site will have hoarding extending the full
Piling/Boring -Working near pathways -Serious damage to nearby length of the affected area or, other methods
-Public highways equipment/structures of segregating plant from the public
-Other tradesmen -Hill to have splash guards in place if there is a
12 significant risk of falling debris to nearby 4
buildings/pathways
-Safe systems of work to be identified in the
method statement if working next to busy
roads
CONCRETING AND REINFORCING PILES
Lifting -Lifting of cages -Piling operatives and/or uncontrolled -Operatives must refer to the lift plan before
reinforcement -Proximity of nearby personnel under slung loads any lifts take place
cage buildings -Failure of lifting gear causing serious injury -If the lift cannot be carried out in accordance
-Uncontrolled personnel or death with the lift plan the AP must be contacted
-Slinging of the load -Failure of piling rig causing serious injury or 22 -Piling rig only to lift reinforcement cages 5
death -All other lifts to be carried out by attendant
-Improper use of lifting gear causing loads to excavator and HIAB
fall -See Method Statement for lifting tension
-Damage to nearby equipment and structures reinforcement.
Pouring and -Concrete burns -If concrete comes into contact with skin it -Consult method statement and COSHH
pumping -Failure of pump/hoses can cause serious injuries assessments for working with concrete to get
concrete -If a concrete pipe were to burst it would correct PPE
cause serious damage to property, and could -Concrete pump shall be checked for the
cause serious injury to personnel inspection records and test certificates

-Concrete hoses and fittings should be visually
inspected daily to check for any slices or
16 damage to the outside 6
-Concrete hoses to be double bagged when
elevated.
-The concrete pump shall be segregated from
any persons not dealing with the concreting
works
-Vehicles shall not drive over concrete hoses
where possible
GENERAL
Welding / -Welding equipment -Welding equipment is extremely hot and can -CITB and coded welder only
cutting -Hot works cause serious burns -Correct PPE must be Worn (Fireproof
-Abrasive wheels -Areas of rig being worked on can also overalls/welding mask) along with mandatory
become very hot and cause serious burns PPE requirements outlined in method
-Due to the nature of the work a fire could be statement
caused resulting in serious injury or death -When carrying out cutting or welding works
-Mounting of abrasive wheels by untrained are must be segregated and screened off
persons causing wheel to detach -Correct fire extinguisher to be kept in the near
-Wheel guards being damaged or removed vicinity at all times
20 5
causing serious injury -Gas and oxygen to be stored separately
-Trained operatives only to use abrasive
wheels
-Ensure equipment is properly maintained and
fit for purpose
-Ensure correct type of blades are being used
for the job
-Ensure people around you are aware of areas
being worked on
Refuelling / -Hazardous materials -Spillages can cause serious -Refer and comply with COSHH assessments
Cleaning / burns/sickness/headaches/breathing provided in method statement, assessment to
Lubricating problems 13 be briefed to all by foreman 4

-Spillages (refer to environmental) -Wear correct PPE as identified in the COSHH
assessment
General -Fire -Fire can cause serious injuries or death to -Ensure correct fire extinguishers are supplied
-General housekeeping personnel and damage equipment/structures and in good working condition. If unsure of
inside and outside of site correct type for task, ask site management
-Slips trips and fall can occur if work areas -Ensure fire extinguishers are in date and fit for
are left untidy 20 purpose 8
-Areas left untidy can also encourage fire -Ensure all work areas are tidied throughout
the day and at the end of every day
-Ensure all rubbish is placed in correct bins at
the end of every day
General -Security of equipment -Unauthorized use of piling equipment -Tools must be stored away properly when not
and plant -Tools left unattended could be picked up and in use and while on breaks
used by unauthorized personnel -Ensure tools are not left anywhere where
8 public can pick them up 4
-Use cable mats where cables cross paths
-Piling rig to be left Locked when not in use
-No keys to be left in the Piling rig at anytime
Steel fixing -Untidy work area -An untidy area can cause slips trips and falls -The work area should be cleared of
-Manual handling resulting in serious injury obstructions and trip hazards
-Sharp edges -Lifting heavy loads can cause injuries -Collect excessive tying wire
-Cuts and lacerations can be obtained from -Steel fixing tressels should be laid on firm
shard or protruding steel 15 level ground 5
-Stack reinforcement in agreed lay down areas
-Use barriers to segregate from other works
-Use mechanical aids to lift steel bundles and
heavy cages
Setting out -Plant movement -Plant movement in the vicinity could -Ensure yourself and your EDM are in clear
-Untidy work areas seriously injure or cause a fatality view and out of the route of moving plant
-Spray markers -Slips trips and falls could occur if area is -Make plant operators aware that you are
-Hammering in pins untidy 18 working in the area 5
-Keep work area tidy at all times

-Fumes released from spray paint could -Refer to COSHH for working with spray paint
cause headaches and sickness -Ensure lump hammer is in good condition and
that the head is secured

Likelihood of Occurrence SCORE Severity Of: Injury Or Loss Risk Rating Action Timescale
EXTREMELY REMOTE – Unlikely to occur 1 TRIVIAL – Injury requires no first aid or treatment Low 1-8 Review Risk & Existing Controls and monitor 12 – 14 Months
Requires attention ASAP to reduce rating
REMOTE – Small chance it will occur in time 2 MINOR – Injury requires first aid treatment Medium 9-15 3 – 6 Months
and regular ongoing monitoring
Requires immediate attention to bring the risk
POSSIBLE – Chance that it may occur 3 MEDICAL ATTENTION – requires doctors or hospital attendance High 16-20 3 Months
down to an acceptable level
REASONABLY PROBABLE – Probably will 4 MAJOR – The hazard can result in serious illness or severe
occur in time injury
Unacceptable 21-25 Stop activity immediately Immediately
ALMOST CERTAIN – Likely to occur 5 CATASTROPHIC – Imminent danger capable of causing death
immediately or soon and illness on a wide scale
2.0 Authorisation:
Compiled By
Name: Kieran Herbert Signature: Date: 13/12/16
Reviewed by
Name: Amit Mistry Signature: Date: tbc
Note: All employees are to be informed of control measures prior to work commencing.

10.3 Appendix C – Pile Record and Checklist Sheet

DATE PILING LOG SHEET No. of
J.M. Piling Co. Limited Daily Report No.
Main Contractor: Job Name Total Piles This Sheet
Location/Block Reference: Machine Total Piles To Date
Schedule Rev: Foreman Concrete Mix: N/ DC‐
Pile Bored Concreted Depth of Standing Time

Pile No. Diameter Depth Depth Reinforcement Casing Concrete Ticket Number (time & Reason) REMARKS
Concrete cubes taken from pile
number:
Total M Total Conc. Change in specified strata:
Digger in assist
Yes: No: SIGNED FOR BY J.M. PILING Co. LTD:
If 'no' give reason:
SIGNED FOR BY PRINCIPLE CONTRACTOR:
POH0001/FOR/00005/Rev03
10.4 Appendix D – Pile Rig Details

10.5 Appendix E – Lift Plan

Lift Plan
Appointed Person: Kieran Herbert
1. General details
Main Contractor:
Site Contact: Telephone:
Site Location:
Description of lift:
Lifting and Placing Pile reinforcement cages into pile bore holes.
Lifting Augers
Lifting Temporary Casings
2. Details of rig
Make And Model:

Casagrande B175XP Rotary Piling Rig
SWL Capacity:
2 tonne
Mast Height:
18.780M
Track Spread:
4.5M X 3.7M (800mm shoe)
Rigged Weight:
50 ton
Radius:(centre of slew ring to

centre of hook block) 3.4M
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3. Lifting Schedule

Lift Schedule
Gross
Weight SWL @ Max Utilisation of
Description Size Net Weight Max Radius Slinging Method
Radius SWL Load
(20% FOS)

4. Sketch of slinging Method
NOT TO SCALE
Reinforcement Cage Tension Reinforcement
Centre of Gravity
Centre of Gravity

5. Ground conditions
Access/Egress for plant Good ground conditions access/egress to Piling Mat supplied by
and transport: Main Contractor.
Lifting position: Lifting only to be carried out within the provided piling mat area.
6. Lifting Hazards
Visibility Lifting operations will take place in good visibility only.
Plant Obstructions All non JM Piling Plant to be kept clear of lifting area
Services All live services to be clearly identified by the main contractor
Structures Rig working areas and restrictions to be agreed with main

contractor.
Stacking arrangements Ensure all casings/cages are stacked safely using wedges to
prevent collapse and ease slinging.
Lifting accessories Ensure all lifting accessories are in date and inspected and the
SWL/configuration of use are suitable for the proposed lift.
Lifting Area Area to be segregated and clear of any personnel that are not
involved with the lift.
Load When load suspended ensure contact (tag line) to restrict swing of
Load
7. Lift Type/Category
Basic Standard Complex
Tandem Blind Open

8. Type of Signalling Required
Radio Visual  Verbal 

Operator and Slinger Signaller to have an agreed signalling
Describe signalling system :
system prior to the lift taking place.
9. Personnel
TITLE RESPONSIBILITY REQUIRED PPE
Appointed Person Planning the lift and completing a Full PPE(safety gloves, safety
clear and understandable lift plan. glasses, hard hat, hi-vis vest,
safety boots)
Rig Operator To carry out the lift in accordance Full PPE(safety gloves, safety
with the lift plan, paying full glasses, hard hat, hi-vis vest,
attention to the slingers signaller. safety boots)
Slinger Signaller To attach and detach the load Full PPE(safety gloves, safety
safely in accordance with the lift glasses, hard hat, hi-vis vest,
plan and guide the operator all safety boots)
the way through the lift.
10. Information Records.
Plant Records/Certification checked by: Piling rig operator, Piling Foreman/Supervisor
Records/Certification held on site by: JM Piling Foreman(Safety file)
Risk Assessment, Method Statement Kieran Herbert (Engineer)

Provided by:

11. Sequence of Operations
1 Slinger Signaller to instruct Rig operative to slew directly over the desired load.
Once over centre of lift Slinger Signaller to instruct rig operative to lower hook block to
2
a suitable height.
Before attaching, Slinger Signaller will check the lifting accessories for the
3
configuration of use, the SWL, and the test is in date. Also check for visual defects.
4 Once happy lifting accessories are suitable the Slinger Signaller will attach load.
Slinger Signaller to instruct a slight lift of load to check all attachments are safe and to
5
attach tag line if necessary.
Slinger Signaller to instruct lift to desired height (max 2M) before instructing to slew
6
round to the bored pile.
Once central to the bored pile the Slinger Signaller will instruct to lower the
7
cage/casing to desired depth.(if lifting casing at this point it will be detached)
Once happy with the depth the Slinger Signaller will support cage with a bar of
8
adequate strength before detaching the load.
After the load has been detached the Slinger Signaller will visually inspect lifting
9
accessories and return them to their storage.
10 Slinger Signaller will instruct rig operative to lift the hook block back to original height.
12. Statement
 Slinger Signaller will take great care when attaching/detaching loads and
lowering into open bored piles to ensure finger, hands or feet do not
become trapped.
 Ensure that the SWL of Piling rig and all lifting accessories are not
exceeded when lifting.
 If there is somebody not involved with the lift in the segregated lifting area,
lift is to be stopped until area is clear.
 Lifts will not take place in extreme weather eg: heavy fog where visibility is
at minimum, strong winds and lightning storms. (Conforming to BS7121)

 If the lift cannot be carried out in accordance with the Lift Plan the
Appointed Person will be contacted immediately to resolve the issue.
 In any case, the total weight of the auger string should not exceed 7000
kg.
 The mast can be tilted fully forwards.
 No side tilting of the mast is allowed when a load is handled.
 Keep the auger drill bit as close to the ground as possible.
 Keep the mast footpad as close to the ground as possible.
 Block the undercarriage tracks to maximum track gauge.
 Check that the wind speed is not above 50 km/h.

 Load ratings are based on freely suspended load. No attempt should be
made to move a load horizontally on the ground in any direction
13. Signatures
Lift Co-ordinator: K.Herbert Signed: Date:
Operator:
Slinger/Signaller:

10.6 Appendix F – Working Platform Certificate [FPS/WPC/4d]

Working Platform Certificate (FPS/WPC/4d)
Project Name
Fish Island, Wyke Road, E3 2PS
Work area covered by this

certificate Piling Mat
(A sketch or marked up pile layout drawing may be attached to this certificate. Include haul roads and gridlines.)
Part 1 – WORKING PLATFORM DESIGN (INCLUDING RAMPS AND ACCESS

ROUTES)
Equipment to be used on
Casagrande B175XP Hydraulic Piling Rig
site.
BRE Load Case 1: q1k = 175kPa; L1 = 1.87m; W1 = 0.8m

Maximum plant loading
BRE Load Case 2: q2k = 272kPa; L2 = 1.16m; W2 = 0.8m
(Note: BR470 ’Working Platforms for Tracked Plant: Good practice guide to the design, installation, maintenance and repair of
ground-supported platforms’ is available from IHS BRE Press – Tel 01344 328 038)
Designer Name Tel No.

Roger Stagg
Designer Organisation Roger Stagg Consulting
Engineers Ltd
Specification of testing
required to verify the design Phi, Density and Cu tests to verify values taken
Part 2 – VERIFICATION BY PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR

The working platform detailed above has been designed, installed to the design and, if specified, tested to
safely support the equipment detailed in Part 1 above. The limits of the platform have been clearly identified
on site as necessary.
The working platform will be REGULARLY INSPECTED, MAINTAINED, MODIFIED, REPAIRED, and
REINSTATED to the as-designed condition after any excavation or damage, throughout the period
when the equipment is on the site. A completed copy of this certificate signed by an authorised
person from the Principal Contractor shall be given to each user of the working platform prior to
commencement of any works on site.
Name & Position Date
Organisation Signature
The HSE has worked closely with the FPS to develop this initiative and supports the principle of reducing
accidents by the certification of properly designed, prepared and maintained working platforms
WPC/4d – June 2015 www.fps.org.uk

Working Platform Regular Inspection Log

(To be completed by an authorised representative of the Principal Contractor)
The working platform has been inspected prior to handover and provides safe access for people and plant. All necessary maintenance,
modification, repair or re-instatement of the working platform is to the as-designed installed condition. If necessary, a revised Working Platform
Layout Drawing has been issued to the specialist contractor.
Date Organisation Name & Position Signature Comments

(include key details of alteration,
modification, maintenance, repair, date of
next inspection, and whether or not revised
drawing issued etc. as appropriate)

Guidance on working platforms for tracked plant

1. Design
1.1. The HSWA 1974 and CDM Regulations 2015 require the Principal Contractor to appoint competent Designers in respect of Working
Platform design. This legislation explains how competence can be assessed by reference to professional qualifications or professional
memberships and by reference to practical experience of the design of working platforms. Principal Contractors must be satisfied that
a competent Designer has been appointed by them in accordance with the relevant legislation before they complete and sign the
WPC.
1.2. The stability of tracked plant is fundamentally dependent upon the provision of a suitable and sufficient working platform. It must be
properly designed and installed to a recognised standard. Whilst the same type of rig may be operated by different companies, the
design bearing pressures may differ due to the specific operating configuration of the rig and/or any modifications. Details of the plant
to be used and bearing pressures will be provided by the specialist contractor in advance of work commencing.
1.3. Working platform design is extremely sensitive to the bearing pressure and type of fill used in the platform. (For example, changing the
angle of friction of the fill from 35 degrees to 45 degrees can halve the platform thickness.) It is therefore advised that the Designer
may have to adopt conservative/cautious estimates of platform shear strength unless higher values can be demonstrated by testing
or with reference to appropriate published data.
1.4. The working platform must be safe for pedestrian access and free draining to prevent the build-up of water and slurry. It must be free
from harmful materials and contaminants. In the case of fine-grained sub-grades, a separation/filter membrane should be installed
beneath the platform material to inhibit ‘pumping’ and infiltration of the fine-grained soils up into the platform material during wet
weather (which can impair platform performance and increase maintenance costs).
1.5. Proof testing of the platform can be carried out with a suitably sized circular plate subjected to the maximum design loading. Such
testing, as part of an appropriately designed testing regime, should highlight any gross inconsistencies in platform performance.
Potentially, significant savings in platform thickness and cost may be realised by adopting a more detailed testing strategy.
1.6. The working platform must have a design life which starts before delivery of the piling equipment and ends on completion of all piling
works. This includes load testing, integrity testing, investigation of non-conformances and any remedial works.
1.7. The specialist contractor is to advise the Principal Contractor at the earliest practicable opportunity should the specialist contractor
become aware of any circumstances relating to the working platform that renders it unsafe.
2. Installation
2.1. The FPS Working Platform Certificate is mandatory for all sites where a rig or attendant plant operates. It must be signed by an authorised
representative of the Principal Contractor. This signature confirms that the legal duties required under CDM have been carried out.
2.2. If the working platform is to be constructed or removed in phases while piling works are ongoing, then the extent of the platform must be
clearly defined on the certificate and, in accordance with good practice, physically on site. This is particularly important where the
platform material is removed from an area previously made available to the specialist contractor.
2.3. The working platform must provide safe access for all plant deliveries, sub-contractors and personnel associated with the specialist
operations. Properly designed and installed, the working platform could also provide suitable and safe access for following trades for
the whole project.
2.4. Poor definition of the edge of the working platform is a major cause of tracked plant instability. It is good practice that the working platform
should extend at least 2m beyond the pile position/edge of the building to ensure sufficient safe working area for the specialists
personnel and attendant plant. Where having to work within this 2m zone is unavoidable the Designer is to be informed of the
requirement to design the platform for working up to its edge.
2.5. Where access ramps are used to move between working levels these must be of sufficient gradient and width to allow the plant to move
safely with the stability constraints of the machine. Ramps must be in a straight line between working areas. Rigs and cranes cannot
change direction on ramps. Where a change in direction is required, this must be on a flat level platform.
3. Maintenance, modification, repair and reinstatement
3.1. The working platform must be kept free draining. Water and slurry which is allowed to build up on the working platform can hide such
hazards as recently constructed piles, trip hazards, uneven or unstable ground, services and excavations. Slurry can be transferred
to work equipment which increases the risk of slips on steps as well as difficult handling of work tools.
3.2. Obstructions encountered during installation of the piling works will generally require excavation to remove them. This can create a ‘soft
spot’ which can result in the rig overturning. It is essential, therefore, that any excavations made in the working platform are reinstated
to the designed standard, including any reinforcement and separation filter/membrane.
3.3. The working platform shall be subject to regular inspection by a competent individual appointed by the Principal Contractor (e.g. the
Temporary Works Co-ordinator) throughout its design life and after any reinstatement or any works which might have modified it. Any
damaged or inadequate areas identified must be reinstated to the designed standard. Following the regular inspection, the Working
Platform Regular Inspection Log shall be signed by an authorised representative of the Principal Contractor and issued to the
specialist contractor with a layout drawing of the working platform amended as appropriate.
4. Working Platform Layout
4.1 Items that must be included and properly located on the working platform layout drawing and be notified by the Principal Contractor
to the specialist contractor would include: detail of platform edges and 2m delineation, trial pits, services or voids, areas of
backfilling, known underground basements; areas that are covered by the certificate or permit, test locations (if specified by the
Designer of the platform) and any other feature that may affect the safety of operations.

10.7 Appendix G – Permit to Dig

10.8 Appendix H – General Sequencing Drawing and Programme (if applicable)

10.9 Appendix I – Multi-Site Environmental Impacts Checklist

Environmental Impacts Checklist For Minor Works
Contract name: Fish Island Contract No: PPI0731

Site address: Fish Island, Wyke Road, E3 2PS
Checklist completed by:

PRINT NAME: Kieran Herbert SIGNATURE: DATE: 13/12/16
 or If yes – what to do:

WATER:
Will any of the works be in, over, under or within 10 metres of  Contact Environmental Adviser.
watercourses or affect flood defences or a canal and/ or a towpath? Consent is required. *
Will any wastewater (including from dewatering) be discharged to a river,  Contact Environmental Adviser.
stream, ditch, canal, pond, surface water drain or foul sewer. Consent is required. *
TO BE FINALISED
Will any water be discharged onto grassland?
Will water be taken from a watercourse, ditch, canal or pond?



Obtain landowners consent.
Inform Environmental Adviser.
Contact Environmental Adviser.
PRIOR TO START
Consent is required. *
Will any polluted water need to be dewatered/ discharged?  Contact Environmental Adviser.
Are there any watercourses, canals, ditches or ponds nearby that the  Contact Environmental Adviser
works could affect? Environmental Do’s & Don’t’s.
WILDLIFE:
Will the works impact on a Site of Special Scientific Interest?  Contact Environmental Adviser.
Consent is required. *
Will the works affect any trees/ hedges? Will any hedgerows have to be  Contact Environmental Adviser.
removed? Consent may be required. *
Are any nesting birds or other wildlife present or is there evidence of  Contact Environmental Adviser.
them? (badgers, bats, etc) Consent may be required. *
Any invasive plants nearby? (eg Japanese Knotweed / Giant Hogweed)  Contact Environmental Adviser
Environmental Do’s & Don’t’s.
WASTE:
Anything being done with waste other than putting it back in the  Contact Environmental Adviser.
excavation or taking it off site for disposal at a licensed facility? (eg use Consent is required. *
of tarmac on third party land, chipping vegetation, crushing concrete etc)
NOISE:
Will there be any noisy activities in evenings, at night or weekends in a  Implement controls given in the:
residential area? Environmental Do’s & Don’t’s.
CONTAMINATED LAND:
Does it look like contaminated land is present?  Contact Environmental Adviser
(Badly discoloured soil or smells?) Environmental Do’s & Don’t’s.
ARCHAEOLOGY & HERITAGE:
Will the works affect a Listed Building/ Conservation Area/ Scheduled  Contact Environmental Adviser.
Ancient Monument or Area of Archaeological Importance? Consent is required. *
CLIENT REQUIREMENTS:
Any specific environmental controls/ restrictions as a result of consents/  Brief site staff and ensure they
constraints imposed on Client? comply with these requirements.
* There is a legal requirement to obtain consent from the relevant authority before undertaking these activities.
These activities should not be carried out until the appropriate consent is in place
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10.10 Appendix J – COSHH Assessments

JMURPHY SAFETY Main POH0001 Sub 863
Material/Process GENERIC - ENGINE OIL IMC Risk Assessment #4 - LOW RISK
Supplier VARIOUS Date 26/03/2015 Method Pouring
Address Keyword Oil (Engine) Area Outside
Signal Word NONE Exposure Time Up to 1/2 hour per shift
Exp Limit
MEDIUM HAZARD
Highly refined mineral oil (IP 346 DMSO
LIQUID extract < 3 percent) 5mg/m3 8hTWA
10mg/m3 15mSTEL OEL
Hazards Activity Comments
Contents Highly refined mineral oil (IP 346 DMSO extract < 3 percent),
Health Risks Control Measures

Not classified as hazardous under the CLP Regulations (EC/1272/2008)
MECHANICALLY DEGRADED MINERAL OIL MAY CAUSE SKIN CANCER
MAY CAUSE ILL HEALTH IF INGESTED IN QUANTITY
MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION
SKIN - IRRITATION AND DERMATITIS MAY RESULT FROM PROLONGED CONTACT
When using do not eat, drink or smoke
Spillage
ABSORB IN SAND OR INERT ABSORBENT MATERIAL KEEP SKIN NITRILE
VENTILATE AREA COVERED
WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING IF WHOLE CONTAINER IS SPILT
COLLECT INTO A CONTAINER, CLOSE LID
DISPOSE OR RECYCLE OF SPILLAGES IN A CONTROLLED MANNER
WEAR NITRILE GLOVES
WEAR EYE PROTECTION IF SPLASH LIKELY
First Aid
INHALATION - REMOVE TO FRESH AIR AND REST
INGESTION - DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING
INGESTION - GIVE PLENTY OF WATER IN SIPS
SKIN - WASH WITH SOAP/CLEANSER AND RINSE WITH WATER IF SPLASH
EYE - IRRIGATE WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES LIKELY
IF IRRITATION PERSISTS THEN CONSULT A DOCTOR
AFTER A SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE OR IF FEELING UNWELL CALL FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IMMEDIATELY
IF FEELING UNWELL CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY
Fire
TOXIC FUMES ARE PRODUCED WHEN MATERIAL IS INVOLVED IN A FIRE
DO NOT USE WATER JET
POWDER - FOAM - CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2)
ISOLATED SMALL SCALE FIRE:
LARGE FIRE: EVACUATE AREA, CALL FIRE BRIGADE OR FOLLOW SITE PROCEDURE
WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WASH AFTER IF SOILED
CONTACT
Considerations Details
If using engineering
controls/non disposable PPE
ensure maintenance (reg 9)
Consider skin check (reg 11)
This COSHH assessment was compiled by Sypol Limited from supplier's safety data
sheets. Safety in the use of assessments is the responsibility of the subscriber.
Safety Data Sheet Reference Derived Printed 27/04/2015

Supplier VARIOUS Date 26/03/2015 Method Indirect Exposure
Exp Limit
MEDIUM HAZARD
10mg/m3 15mSTEL OEL
Exposure to others in the local area - No
direct contact envisaged.

Spillage
ABSORB IN SAND OR INERT ABSORBENT MATERIAL IF CONTACT IF CONTACT
VENTILATE AREA LIKELY LIKELY
WEAR NITRILE GLOVES
First Aid
SKIN - WASH WITH SOAP/CLEANSER AND RINSE WITH WATER IF CONTACT
Fire
CONTACT

Supplier VARIOUS Date 26/03/2015 Method Filling
Exp Limit
MEDIUM HAZARD
10mg/m3 15mSTEL OEL

Spillage
WEAR NITRILE GLOVES
First Aid
Fire
CONTACT

Exp Limit
MEDIUM HAZARD
10mg/m3 15mSTEL OEL

Spillage
WEAR NITRILE GLOVES
First Aid
Fire
CONTACT

Exp Limit
MEDIUM HAZARD
10mg/m3 15mSTEL OEL

Spillage
WEAR NITRILE GLOVES
First Aid
Fire
CONTACT

Material/Process GENERIC - CONCRETE. IMC 002 Risk Assessment #49 - HIGH RISK
Supplier VARIOUS Date 21/04/2015 Method Mixing
Address Keyword Concrete Area Outside
Signal Word DANGER Exposure Time All day
Exp Limit
MEDIUM HAZARD
Portland cement 10mg/m3 Inhal8hTWA
SOLID 4mg/m3 Resp8hTWA WEL, Respirable Silica
0.1mg/m3 8hTWA WEL
Use RPE as interim pending monitoring or
for one-off tasks. If LEV used, monitor to
verify it controls to below the OEL
Contents Portland cement, Respirable Silica <10%,

Causes serious eye damage
May cause respiratory irritation
PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT WITH WET CEMENT CAN CAUSE BURNS/SKIN ULCERATION
SKIN CONTACT WITH WET CEMENT CAN CAUSE IRRITANT CONTACT DERMATITIS
CONTACT WITH WET CEMENT CAN CAUSE SKIN SENSITISATION AND ALLERGIC REACTIONS TO CHROMATES
Spillage
VENTILATE AREA KEEP SKIN WET CEMENT
DO NOT DRY SWEEP - EITHER SUPPRESS DUST OR CLEAR USING HEPA VACUUM COVERED
WEAR RPE WITH PARTICULATE FILTER P IF SIGNIFICANT DUST GENERATED
WEAR EYE PROTECTION (GRADE 3)
WEAR HEAVY DUTY IMPERVIOUS GLOVES
First Aid
INGESTION - GIVE PLENTY OF WATER IN SIPS HEAVY DUTY BS EN166 GRADE
SKIN - REMOVE CLOTHING & WASH CONTAMINATED AREA WITH WATER 3
SKIN - REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING
EYE CONTACT - IRRIGATE USING EYEWASH & GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION
ENSURE ACCESS TO EYEWASH STATION FOR EMERGENCY USE
Fire
LARGE FIRE: EVACUATE AREA, CALL FIRE BRIGADE OR FOLLOW SITE PROCEDURE AND PORTABLE OR
WATER FOG - CARBON DIOXIDE - POWDER - FOAM
WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
EN149 FFP3 WASH AFTER

CONTACT
IF HEAVILY THEN SWEEP OR

SOILED VACUUM
Consider monitoring (COSHH
reg 10) Material contains
cement, consider skin checks
(Reg 11). Do not exceed shelf
life of stored cement

Material/Process GENERIC - CONCRETE. IMC 002 Risk Assessment #143 - MEDIUM RISK
Address Keyword Concrete Area Outside
Signal Word DANGER Exposure Time All day
Exp Limit
MEDIUM HAZARD
Portland cement 10mg/m3 Inhal8hTWA
SOLID 4mg/m3 Resp8hTWA WEL, Respirable Silica
0.1mg/m3 8hTWA WEL
General exposure to concrete dust, does not
cover a cutting . Use RPE as interim pending
monitoring or for one-off tasks.
Contents Portland cement, Respirable Silica <10%,

Causes serious eye damage
May cause respiratory irritation
PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT WITH WET CEMENT CAN CAUSE BURNS/SKIN ULCERATION
SKIN CONTACT WITH WET CEMENT CAN CAUSE IRRITANT CONTACT DERMATITIS
CONTACT WITH WET CEMENT CAN CAUSE SKIN SENSITISATION AND ALLERGIC REACTIONS TO CHROMATES
Spillage
VENTILATE AREA KEEP SKIN AVOID SKIN
DO NOT DRY SWEEP - EITHER SUPPRESS DUST OR CLEAR USING HEPA VACUUM COVERED CONTACT
WEAR HEAVY DUTY IMPERVIOUS GLOVES
First Aid
INGESTION - GIVE PLENTY OF WATER IN SIPS AND
SKIN - REMOVE CLOTHING & WASH CONTAMINATED AREA WITH WATER
SKIN - REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING
EYE CONTACT - IRRIGATE USING EYEWASH & GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION
ENSURE ACCESS TO EYEWASH STATION FOR EMERGENCY USE
Fire
LARGE FIRE: EVACUATE AREA, CALL FIRE BRIGADE OR FOLLOW SITE PROCEDURE LEV OR EN149 FFP3
WASH AFTER IF HEAVILY

CONTACT SOILED
SUPPRESS DUST
reg 10) Material contains
cement, consider skin checks
(Reg 11). Do not exceed shelf
life of stored cement

Material/Process GENERIC - LEADED PETROL IMC Risk Assessment #3 - LOW RISK
Supplier VARIOUS Date 24/03/2015 Method Filling
Address Keyword Fuel (Leaded Petrol) Area Outside
Signal Word DANGER Exposure Time Up to 1/2 hour per shift
Exp Limit
HIGH HAZARD
Benzene 1ppm 8hTWA 3.25mg/m3 8hTWA
LIQUID WEL, lead 0.15mg/m3 8hTWA OEL

Contents Benzene: 4.99%, lead: 4.99%, Mixed Hydrocarbons (C4 - C10) including benzene <5%, may contain
lead

Highly flammable liquid and vapour
May cause cancer
May cause genetic defects
May damage the unborn child
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
SKIN - IRRITATION AND DERMATITIS MAY RESULT FROM PROLONGED CONTACT KEEP SKIN POLYTHENE OR
When using do not eat, drink or smoke COVERED PVA
Spillage
ABSORB IN SAND OR INERT ABSORBENT MATERIAL
MARK THE AREA AND WARN ALL PERSONNEL
WEAR PROTECTIVE OVERALLS & CHEMICAL PROOF FOOTWEAR
VENTILATE AREA AND EXCLUDE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION
WEAR POLYTHENE OR PVA GLOVES
WEAR RPE WITH ORGANIC FILTER (A) IF CONTACT
LIKELY
First Aid
EYE - IRRIGATE WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES
GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION
INGESTION - GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION
Fire WASH AFTER AFTER USE
TOXIC FUMES ARE PRODUCED WHEN MATERIAL IS INVOLVED IN A FIRE USE
KEEP CONTAINERS COOL WITH WATER SPRAY
AFTER USE
reg 10) Consider blood tests
(Reg.11). Consider urine
checks (reg11) Hazardous to
pregnant workers. Refer to
management of health &
This COSHH assessment was compiled by Sypol Limited from supplier's safety data safety at work regs 1999 reg
sheets. Safety in the use of assessments is the responsibility of the subscriber. 16-18.
Supplier VARIOUS Date 24/03/2015 Method Pouring
Exp Limit
HIGH HAZARD

lead

May cause cancer
Spillage
WEAR RPE WITH ORGANIC FILTER (A) IF CONTACT
LIKELY
First Aid
Fire WASH AFTER AFTER USE
TOXIC FUMES ARE PRODUCED WHEN MATERIAL IS INVOLVED IN A FIRE USE
AFTER USE
Exp Limit
HIGH HAZARD

lead

May cause cancer
Spillage
WEAR RPE WITH ORGANIC FILTER (A) BS EN166 GRADE AND
3
First Aid
Fire PORTABLE OR EN405 FFA2
WASH AFTER AFTER USE

USE
AFTER USE
Material/Process HYDRAULIC OIL R 7116 IMC Risk Assessment #1 - LOW RISK
Supplier SHELL UK OIL PRODUCTS LTD Date 19/03/2014 Method Pouring
Address Stanlow Manufacturing Complex Keyword Oil (Mineral) Area Outside
PO BOX 3 Signal Word NONE Exposure Time Up to 1/2 hour per shift
Ellesmere Port Exp Limit
MEDIUM HAZARD
CH65 4HB Highly refined mineral oil (IP 346 DMSO
0151 350 4595 LIQUID extract < 3 percent) 5mg/m3 8hTWA
10mg/m3 15mSTEL OEL
Contents Highly refined mineral oil (IP 346 DMSO extract < 3 percent), Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated light
naphthenic 5-10%,

Spillage
DO NOT ALLOW UNCONTROLLED SPILLAGES TO ENTER MAINS DRAIN/SEWERS/WATER COURSES KEEP SKIN NITRILE
WEAR NITRILE GLOVES
First Aid
Fire
WASH AFTER IF SOILED
CONTACT
Safety Data Sheet Reference 02/11/2011 Printed 27/04/2015

Material/Process JCB HP GREASE IMC Risk Assessment #1 - LOW RISK
Supplier JCB (HOLT) LTD Date 03/05/2014 Method Gun applying
Address Rocester Keyword Grease Area Outside
Staffs Signal Word NONE Exposure Time Up to 1/2 hour per shift
Exp Limit
MEDIUM HAZARD
Mineral Oil 5mg/m3 8hTWA 10mg/m3
LIQUID 15mSTEL OEL
Contents Zinc alkyldithiophosphate: 2.5%, Mineral Oil, Additives

Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Spillage
WEAR NITRILE GLOVES
First Aid
HIGH PRESSURE INJECTION OF MATERIAL INTO SKIN - GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION
Fire
WATER FOG - CARBON DIOXIDE - POWDER - FOAM WASH AFTER IF HEAVILY
WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING CONTACT SOILED
Safety Data Sheet Reference SDS 28/10/2011 Printed 27/04/2015

Material/Process PRIME-A-PUMP IMC Risk Assessment #5 - HIGH RISK
Supplier LANSDOWNE PRODUCTS LTD Date 18/03/2013 Method Pouring
Address Tollgate House Keyword Primer Area Outside
Pen y Cefn Signal Word WARNING Exposure Time Over 8 hours per shift
Caerwys Exp Limit
MEDIUM HAZARD
Dust 4mg/m3(resp),10mg/m3(inhal) 8h
01352 720133 SOLID
Contents Sodium carbonate 30-50%,

Causes serious eye irritation
Spillage
DO NOT ALLOW UNCONTROLLED SPILLAGES TO ENTER MAINS DRAIN/SEWERS/WATER COURSES
VENTILATE AREA
DO NOT DRY SWEEP - EITHER SUPPRESS DUST OR CLEAR USING HEPA VACUUM KEEP SKIN NITRILE
WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING IF WHOLE CONTAINER IS SPILT COVERED
WEAR NITRILE GLOVES
WEAR EYE PROTECTION (BS EN166)
First Aid
SKIN - WASH WITH SOAP/CLEANSER AND RINSE WITH WATER
Fire
WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WASH AFTER IF HEAVILY
CONTACT SOILED
THEN SWEEP OR
VACUUM
Safety Data Sheet Reference 01/2009 Printed 27/04/2015

Material/Process PRIME-A-PUMP IMC Risk Assessment #10 - LOW RISK
Supplier LANSDOWNE PRODUCTS LTD Date 18/03/2013 Method Indirect Exposure
Address Tollgate House Keyword Primer Area Outside
Pen y Cefn Signal Word WARNING Exposure Time 2 to 4 hours per shift
Caerwys Exp Limit
MEDIUM HAZARD
Dust 4mg/m3(resp),10mg/m3(inhal) 8h
01352 720133 SOLID
Contents Sodium carbonate 30-50%,

Spillage
DO NOT ALLOW UNCONTROLLED SPILLAGES TO ENTER MAINS DRAIN/SEWERS/WATER COURSES
VENTILATE AREA
DO NOT DRY SWEEP - EITHER SUPPRESS DUST OR CLEAR USING HEPA VACUUM KEEP SKIN IF CONTACT
WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING IF WHOLE CONTAINER IS SPILT COVERED LIKELY
WEAR NITRILE GLOVES
WEAR EYE PROTECTION (BS EN166)
First Aid
Fire
WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WASH AFTER IF HEAVILY
CONTACT SOILED
VACUUM UP
DUSTS
Safety Data Sheet Reference 01/2009 Printed 27/04/2015

Material/Process PROPANE (BOC) IMC Risk Assessment #4 - LOW RISK
Supplier BOC GASES Date 22/04/2015 Method Connecting
Address Customer Service Centre Keyword Gas Area Outside
Priestley Road, Worsley Signal Word DANGER Exposure Time Up to 1/2 hour per shift
Manchester Exp Limit
MEDIUM HAZARD
M28 2UT 1000ppm 8hrTWA propane
0800 111 555 GAS

Refer to Pressure Systems Safety
Regulations 2000 for further precautions.
Contents Propane,

Extremely flammable gas
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
CAN CAUSE COLD BURNS TO EXPOSED SKIN IF MATERIAL RAPIDLY DEPRESSURISES
ASPHYXIANT PROPERTIES
EXCESSIVE INHALATION MAY CAUSE ILL HEALTH
Spillage
SHUT OFF AT SOURCE KEEP SKIN COLD RESISTANT
VENTILATE AREA AND EXCLUDE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION COVERED
LARGE SPILLAGES – EVACUATE AREA – ASSESS SITUATION FROM A SAFE AREA
ALL SPILLS TO BE HANDLED BY DESIGNATED RESPONDERS
ALLOW TO DISSIPATE
First Aid
Fire
SHUT OFF AT SOURCE IF SAFE TO DO SO
EVACUATE AREA
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF INVOLVED IN A FIRE
IN THE EVENT OF LARGE FIRES CONTACT THE LOCAL FIRE SERVICE IMMEDIATELY
VAPOUR MAY SPREAD - DISTANT IGNITION IS POSSIBLE
ISOLATED SMALL SCALE FIRE: WASH AFTER IF HEAVILY
DO NOT EXTINGUISH LEAKING GAS FLAME UNLESS ABOSLUTELY NECESSARY CONTACT SOILED

Supplier BOC GASES Date 22/04/2015 Method Connecting
MEDIUM HAZARD
0800 111 555 GAS

Minimal exposure anticipated. Refer to
Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000.
Contents Propane,

Spillage
ALLOW TO DISSIPATE
First Aid
EYE - IRRIGATE WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES IF CONTACT
IF IRRITATION PERSISTS THEN CONSULT A DOCTOR LIKELY
Fire
EVACUATE AREA

Supplier BOC GASES Date 22/04/2015 Method Indirect Exposure
MEDIUM HAZARD
0800 111 555 GAS

Other in the working environment
environment minimal contact envisaged.
Contents Propane,

Spillage
SHUT OFF AT SOURCE KEEP SKIN IF CONTACT
VENTILATE AREA AND EXCLUDE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION COVERED LIKELY
ALLOW TO DISSIPATE
First Aid
Fire
EVACUATE AREA

Supplier BOC GASES Date 22/04/2015 Method Handling/Storing
MEDIUM HAZARD
0800 111 555 GAS

Connecting up cylinders of gas - minimal
exposure anticipated
Contents Propane,

Spillage
ALLOW TO DISSIPATE
First Aid
Fire
EVACUATE AREA

Supplier BOC GASES Date 22/04/2015 Method Handling/Storing
MEDIUM HAZARD
0800 111 555 GAS

Cylinders of gas - minimal exposure
anticipated
Contents Propane,

Spillage
ALLOW TO DISSIPATE
First Aid
Fire
EVACUATE AREA

Supplier BOC GASES Date 22/04/2015 Method Indirect Exposure
MEDIUM HAZARD
0800 111 555 GAS

Others in the working environment
environment minimal contact envisaged.
Contents Propane,

Spillage
SHUT OFF AT SOURCE AVOID SKIN IF CONTACT
VENTILATE AREA AND EXCLUDE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION CONTACT LIKELY
ALLOW TO DISSIPATE
First Aid
Fire
EVACUATE AREA
DO NOT EXTINGUISH LEAKING GAS FLAME UNLESS ABOSLUTELY NECESSARY USE SOILED

Material/Process SHELL COMMERCIAL DIESEL 2C0757 IMC Risk Assessment #2 - LOW RISK
Supplier SHELL UK OIL PRODUCTS LIMITED Date 22/12/2014 Method Filling
Address Shell Centre Keyword Fuel (Diesel) Area Outside
London Signal Word DANGER Exposure Time Up to 1/2 hour per shift
SE1 7NA Exp Limit
MEDIUM HAZARD
Fuels, diesel 500mg/m3 8hTWA OEL,
08708500939 LIQUID naphthalene 53mg/m3 8hTWA 80mg/m3
15mSTEL WEL, Cumene 125mg/m3 8hTWA
Filling from pump.
Contents Fuels, diesel <100%, naphthalene 0-0.5%, Cumene 0-0.5%, Distillates (Fischer-Tropsch) C8-26 -
Branched and Linear: 0-50% <br>
Alkanes, C10-20, branched and linear: 0-50% <br>
Complex mixture of hydrocarbons consisting of paraffins,

Suspected of causing cancer
Spillage
WEAR NITRILE GLOVES
WEAR RPE WITH ORGANIC FILTER (A)
First Aid
INGESTION - GIVE PLENTY OF WATER IN SIPS IF CONTACT
SKIN - WASH WITH SOAP/CLEANSER AND RINSE WITH WATER LIKELY
Fire
AFTER USE
reg 10) Hazardous to
safety at work regs 1999 reg
16-18.

Supplier SHELL UK OIL PRODUCTS LIMITED Date 22/12/2014 Method Connecting
London Signal Word DANGER Exposure Time 2 to 4 hours per shift
SE1 7NA Exp Limit
MEDIUM HAZARD
Connection/disconnection of hose during
pumping.

Spillage
ABSORB IN SAND OR INERT ABSORBENT MATERIAL KEEP SKIN IF CONTACT
VENTILATE AREA COVERED LIKELY
WEAR NITRILE GLOVES
First Aid
Fire
16-18.

Supplier SHELL UK OIL PRODUCTS LIMITED Date 22/12/2014 Method Handling/Storing
London Signal Word DANGER Exposure Time 1/2 to 2 hours per shift
SE1 7NA Exp Limit
MEDIUM HAZARD
Collection of samples from pipeline. Little
contact with material anticipated.

Spillage
WEAR NITRILE GLOVES
First Aid
Fire
16-18.

Material/Process SHELL COMMERCIAL DIESEL 2C0757 IMC Risk Assessment #7 - MEDIUM RISK
Supplier SHELL UK OIL PRODUCTS LIMITED Date 22/12/2014 Method Spraying (Pressurised/Gun)
London Signal Word DANGER Exposure Time 1/2 to 2 hours per shift
SE1 7NA Exp Limit
MEDIUM HAZARD

Spillage
ABSORB IN SAND OR INERT ABSORBENT MATERIAL POLYETHYLENE
VENTILATE AREA
WEAR NITRILE GLOVES
First Aid
INGESTION - GIVE PLENTY OF WATER IN SIPS NITRILE BS EN166 GRADE
SKIN - WASH WITH SOAP/CLEANSER AND RINSE WITH WATER 3
Fire
WATER FOG - CARBON DIOXIDE - POWDER - FOAM AND PORTABLE OR
EN405 FFA2P2 WASH AFTER

CONTACT
AFTER USE AFTER USE

16-18.

Supplier SHELL UK OIL PRODUCTS LIMITED Date 22/12/2014 Method Indirect Exposure
London Signal Word DANGER Exposure Time Up to 1/2 hour per shift
SE1 7NA Exp Limit
MEDIUM HAZARD
Indirect exposure to workers in vicinity -
minimal contact envisaged.

Spillage
ABSORB IN SAND OR INERT ABSORBENT MATERIAL KEEP SKIN IF CONTACT
VENTILATE AREA COVERED LIKELY
WEAR NITRILE GLOVES
First Aid
Fire
16-18.

Material/Process WD-40 AEROSOL IMC Risk Assessment #11 - LOW RISK
Supplier WD-40 COMPANY Date 15/04/2015 Method Spraying (Aerosol)
Address PO Box 440 Keyword Lubricant (Aerosol) Area Outside
Kiln Farm, Signal Word DANGER Exposure Time Up to 1/2 hour per shift
Milton Keynes Exp Limit
MEDIUM HAZARD
MK11 3LF 800mg/m3 8hr TWA Hydrocarbon
01908 555400 AEROSOL recommended, carbon dioxide 5000ppm
8hTWA 15000ppm 15mSTEL 9150mg/m3 8
Intermittent use of aerosol.
Contents Naphtha (petroleum), hydrotreated heavy 60-80%, carbon dioxide 1-5%, Mineral Oil,

Extremely flammable aerosol
May cause drowsiness or dizziness
Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking
KEEP SKIN NITRILE
Spillage COVERED
NOT APPLICABLE WHEN INTACT
ENSURE AREA IS SAFE BEFORE RE-ENTRY
ALLOW TO DISSIPATE
IN CASE OF LEAKAGE OR LOSS OF CONTAINMENT:
First Aid
INGESTION - DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING IF CONTACT
INGESTION - GIVE PLENTY OF WATER IN SIPS LIKELY
Fire
KEEP AEROSOL CANS COOL, DO NOT BURN FOR DISPOSAL
ISOLATED SMALL SCALE FIRE: WASH AFTER IF SOILED
LARGE FIRE: EVACUATE AREA, CALL FIRE BRIGADE OR FOLLOW SITE PROCEDURE CONTACT

MEDIUM HAZARD
Intermittent use of aerosol - Minimal
exposure envisaged.

KEEP SKIN NITRILE
Spillage COVERED
ALLOW TO DISSIPATE
First Aid
Fire

MEDIUM HAZARD
exposure envisaged.

KEEP SKIN NITRILE
Spillage COVERED
ALLOW TO DISSIPATE
First Aid
Fire

MEDIUM HAZARD
Intermittent use of aerosol.

KEEP SKIN NITRILE
Spillage COVERED
ALLOW TO DISSIPATE
First Aid
Fire

MEDIUM HAZARD
exposure envisaged.

KEEP SKIN NITRILE
Spillage COVERED
ALLOW TO DISSIPATE
First Aid
Fire

COSHH SUMMARY SHEET www.alcumusgroup.com
FACILITY SAFETY MAIN POH0001 SUB 134222
MATERIAL/PROCESS HEALTH HAZARDS

CONSIDERATIONS
LINE MARKER 750ML - ALL COLOURS Pressurised container: May burst if heated.
MEDIUM HAZARD
AEROSOL
SUPPLIER KENNEDY TOOLS LTD Excessive inhalation may cause ill health
KEYWORD Paint (Aerosol)
CONTENTS
Acetone 30 - 60%, Propane 10 - 30%, n-Butane 10 - 30%,
Solvent naphtha (petroleum) light aromatic 5 - 10%,
Isobutane 5 - 10%, n-butyl acetate 1 - 5%, 1,2,4- SIGNAL WORD DANGER
trimethylbenzene 1 - 5%, Cumene < 1%, mesitylene < 1%,
EXP LIMIT Acetone 1210mg/m3 8hTWA 3620mg/m3
15mSTEL WEL, Propane 1800mg/m3 8hTWA
7200mg/m3 15mSTEL OEL, n-Butane 600ppm
METHOD Spraying (Aerosol) AREA Outside EXPOSURE TIME Up to 1/2 hour per shift SPILLAGE
Not applicable when intact
LOW RISK - FULL EXPOSURE In case of leakage or loss of containment:
Ventilate area and exclude all sources of ignition
CONTROL MEASURES LOW RISK - INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITY Wear protective clothing if whole container is spilt
Allow to dissipate
Wear polythene or butyl gloves
Ensure area is safe before re-entry
KEEP SKIN POLYTHENE OR BS EN166 WASH AFTER IF HEAVILY

FIRST AID
COVERED BUTYL EXPOSURE SOILED
Inhalation - remove to fresh air; get immediate medical attention after significant exposure or if feeling ill
Ingestion - do not induce vomiting, wash out mouth with water
If feeling unwell consult your doctor immediately
Eye - rinse thoroughly with water for 20 minutes - take care not to affect uncontaminated eye
Skin - wash with soap/cleanser and rinse with water
If irritation persists then consult a doctor
PRESSURISED
FIRE
Keep aerosol cans cool, do not burn for disposal
Isolated small scale fire:
Vapour may spread - distant ignition is possible
Water fog - carbon dioxide - powder - foam - inert material
Large fire: evacuate area, call fire brigade or follow site procedure
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing
Keep containers cool with water spray
Risk of explosion if involved in a fire
ACTIVITY COMMENTS
This assessment was compiled by Alcumus Sypol
Limited from supplier's safety data sheets where
appropriate. Safety in the use of assessments is the
responsibility of the subscriber. For advice call the
helpdesk on 01296 678464 Printed 14/04/2016
DATE ASSESSMENT REVIEWED 14/04/2016 LATEST SAFETY DATA SHEET REFERENCE 03/07/2015
10.11 Appendix K – Insurance

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26 January 2016 JLT Specialty Limited
138 Houndsditch
London, EC3A 7AW
Telephone 020 7528 4000
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN Direct Line 020 7528 4734
Dear Sirs
The Murphy Group trading as J Murphy & Sons Ltd and its parent and subsidiary companies
(including J M Piling Limited, and Land and Marine)
We act as Insurance brokers to the above named Insured and confirm that the insurance
summarised below has been effected commencing 01 January 2016 and expiring 31 December 2016
both days inclusive
Cover: Third Party Liability

To provide an indemnity in respect of the Insured's legal liability to third
parties for death of or injury, illness or disease to any person or loss of or
damage to property etc. arising out of the Insured's business, subject to the
normal policy terms and conditions.
Limit(s) of Indemnity: GBP 5,000,000 any one occurrence
GBP 5,000,000 in the aggregate in respect of Products Liability, Pollution
Liability and Financial Loss
Territorial Limits: Worldwide where legally permissible
Insurer: HDI Gerling and others
Policy Number: LB1626566 / LB1626571
All of the above statements have been made in good faith and are a resume of the insurance cover in
force as at the date of this letter (which remains subject to the full terms and conditions of the policy
issued by insurer(s)). We accept no responsibility whatsoever for any inadvertent or negligent act,
error or omission on our part in preparing these statements or for any loss, damage or expenses
thereby occasioned to any recipient of this letter.
The subscribing insurers’ obligations under contracts of insurance to which they subscribe are
several and not joint and are limited solely to the extent of their individual subscriptions. The
subscribing insurers are not responsible for the subscription of any co-subscribing insurer who for
any reason does not satisfy all or part of its obligations.
Should the insurance cover be cancelled, assigned or changed in any way during the period of the
insurance, neither we, nor the insurer(s) accept any obligation to notify any recipient of this letter.
Notwithstanding the issuance of this letter, we are and remain solely the agent of our Client in this
matter and owe no duties to any recipient of this letter.
Yours faithfully,
Josh Everett
Partner - Construction
Lloyd’s Broker. A member of the Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group

A company incorporated with liability limited by shares. Regulated by the Financial Services Authority
Registered Office: 138 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7AW. Registered in England No. 1536540. Vat No. 244 2321 96

138 Houndsditch
London, EC3A 7AW
Telephone 020 7528 4000
Facsimile 020 7528 4784
Dear Sirs
(including J M Piling Limited)
both days inclusive
Professional Indemnity
Cover: Professional Indemnity

To indemnify the Insured for any sum or sums which the Insured may
become legally liable to pay arising from any claim or claims first made
against them, and for loss or expense sustained by the Insured and first
discovered, during the Period as a direct result of any neglect, error or
omission on the part of the Insured in the carrying out of the Activities and
Duties all as defined within the policy
Sum Insured: GBP 2,000,000 any one claim and in the aggregate during the period of
insurance (including all costs and expenses).
Territorial Limits: Worldwide excluding USA/Canada
Insurer: Markel International Insurance Company and others
Policy Number: LB1626573
JLT Specialty Limited. Lloyd’s Broker. A member of the Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group
A company incorporated with liability limited by shares.
Registered Office: The St Botolph Building 138 Houndsditch, London EC3A 7AW. Registered in England No. 1536540. Vat No. 244 2321 96
Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority

138 Houndsditch
London, EC3A 7AW
Telephone 020 7528 4000
Dear Sirs
(including J M Piling Co Limited and Land and Marine)
both days inclusive
Cover: Employers Liability Insurance

The Insured's legal liability for death of or injury, illness or disease to any
Employee arising out of or in the course of their employment in the business of
the Insured, subject to the normal Policy terms and conditions.
Limit of Indemnity: GBP 5,000,000 any one occurrence

GBP 5,000,000 any one occurrence in respect of Terrorism.
Territorial Limits: Great Britain, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man
including temporary visits abroad.
Insurer: HDI Gerling
Policy Number: LB1626567 and LB1626571
Yours faithfully,
Josh Everett
Lloyd’s Broker. A member of the Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group

A company incorporated with liability limited by shares. Regulated by the Financial Services Authority
Registered Office: 138 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7AW. Registered in England No. 1536540. Vat No. 244 2321 96

12 January 2016
Yours faithfully,
Josh Everett
JLT Specialty Limited. Lloyd’s Broker. A member of the Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group
A company incorporated with liability limited by shares.
Registered Office: The St Botolph Building 138 Houndsditch, London EC3A 7AW. Registered in England No. 1536540. Vat No. 244 2321 96
Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority
10.12 Appendix L – Group Health, Safety and Welfare Policy Statement

GROUP HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE POLICY
STATEMENT
The Murphy Group is committed to achieving and maintaining the highest standards of health, safety
and welfare.
The Company has a Never Harm Culture Programme that  Maintain our safety management system and
focuses on the thinking processes that come before the certification to OHSAS 18001:2007
behaviour. We believe that by influencing and engaging with
 Comply with health, safety and welfare legislation,
people in a way that ensures they make the right choices in
regulations and other applicable requirements
the first place will enable us to meet our objective of
providing a culture where never harm is an achievable goal.  Regularly set objectives and targets and review
performance
The Company vision of a never harm culture is:
 Provide information, instruction, training and
 Provide a safe place to work and a culture of openness supervision to all our employees to ensure that they
where never harm is an achievable goal properly discharge their responsibilities and duties
 An environment where our workforce goes home safely  Continually improve upon health and safety
and that we respond and learn from all accidents to performance and systems
prevent recurrence
 Measure the culture of the business using a maturity
 Be a business that shows positive leadership in all tool that is accepted in the industry as giving an
aspects of what we do accurate reflection of the safety culture within the
 Provide the resources necessary to safeguard the health, company
safety and welfare of its own employees and all the Each and every employee is responsible within his or her
people affected by its operations specific area of responsibility to implement this policy.
The Company will also continue to:
The Board of Directors give their full support to this Policy
 Provide the resources necessary to safeguard the health, and shall ensure it is communicated, implemented and
safety and welfare of its own employees and all the reviewed at least once a year.
people affected by its operations
 Provide and maintain safe vehicles, plant, equipment

and systems of work James O’Callaghan
 Make arrangements for the safe use, handling, storage Main Board Director
March 2015
and transport of articles and substances
 Provide and maintain safe places of work and means

of entry to and exit from them, which are free from risk
 Provide and maintain a healthy and safe working

environment for all employees
MOH0002-PST-00001 Rev 13
10.13 Appendix M – Group Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Policy Statement

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CLIENT Hill Partnerships

CONTRACT TITLE Fish Island (block MA, MB, MC + Block A)

CONTRACT NUMBER PPI0TBC

OPERATING UNIT Piling

DOCUMENT No. POH0001/MST/00703

CURRENT REVISION CURRENT STATUS CODE SECURITY CLASSIFICATION

REVISION STATUS CODE DATE REVISION DESCRIPTION

Draft A1 13/12/16 Draft issue to be updated prior to construction

Hiview House, Highgate Road, London NW5 1TN Page 1 of 35

T +44 (0)20 7267 4366 E info@murphygroup.co.uk

Controlled Copy Distribution List

02 Site / Project Manager, Steve Wright / John Scannell

03 Safety Adviser, Stephanie Broderick

04 Piling Foreman, Jim Jones

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Status: A1 Security classification: Public

Template Number: CFA Piling

Method Statement Briefing Record

Piling Murphy Ground

Piling Murphy Ground

Piling Murphy Ground

Piling Murphy Ground

Piling Murphy Ground

Piling Murphy Ground

Briefing given by:

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Status: A1 Security classification: Public

Template Number: CFA Piling

1 Introduction – Scope of Works 6

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Status: A1 Security classification: Public

Template Number: CFA Piling

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Status: A1 Security classification: Public

Template Number: CFA Piling

1 Introduction – Scope of Works

3.2 Existing Services

3.3 Working Platform

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Status: A1 Security classification: Public

Template Number: CFA Piling

3.5 Setting-Out of Piles

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Status: A1 Security classification: Public

Template Number: CFA Piling

Casagrande B175 XP CFA Piling Rig 1

All lifting equipment will be certified and maintained to LOLER 98.

The following manpower is envisaged to be used for piling operations:

JMP Site Manager 1 (visiting)

Foreman/Rig Driver (Certified Rig Operator) 1

Banksman (Certified Banksman / Slinger) 1/2

Excavator Operator C/O Hill Partnerships 1/2

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Status: A1 Security classification: Public

Template Number: CFA Piling

Pump Operator 1/2

Title Name Contact Phone Number

Operations Manager Barry Rice 07831 490 907

Project Manager Steve Wright 07525 731 545

Engineer Kieran Herbert 07912 395 823

Site Foreman/Supervisor Jim Jones 07778 111 106

Health & Safety Advisor Stephanie Broderick 07587 036 085