SHLS Property Group Limited t/a Supreme Clean Specialists Risk Assessment & Method Statement

1. Information
Client
Site
Duration/Completion Date
Task Contact Jodie Price
H&S Contact Jodie Price

2. Scope of Works
Working On Escalator External/Visual Clean Down

3. Equipment to be Used
Hand tools (as required for task)
LOTO kit -As required for task Portable barrier (provided by client)
release keys Site access codes/ keys
Battery operated portable electrical tools

4. Personal Protective Equipment

SHLS workwear Mandatory
Safety footwear (BS EN345 200J) UE reference as per
Mandatory
individuals footwear
Full Orange vest and trousers Mandatory
Gloves including cut resistant (EN 388 4343 minimum) EU
As required by RAMS
0075/1494/162/03/18/0535
Hard hat (EN397) )/ bump cap (EN812) As required by RAMS

5. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (CoSHH)

Substance Description Hazards First Aid

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It is anticipated that no specific hazardous substances will be needed to carry out the tasks as specified in section 2.
Full Details of all chemicals used by SHLS are available upon request

6. METHOD STATEMENT

The method described is for someone who has the competence to work on Escalators & lifts safely.
Control Measures
 All site personnel are trained in the hazards related to working on Escalators and the safe working practices which must be
adopted. Training needs are regularly reviewed and refresher training’ is carried out periodically to ensure competence levels
are maintained
 Safe systems of work have been developed and implemented for all servicing and maintenance activities. Site activities are
regularly monitored to ensure that standards are being met
 Suitable Personal Protective Equipment (e.g. Safety Harnesses, Boots, Gloves, and Overalls etc.) is issued to, and used by,
all site personnel. Employees have been trained in the use of the equipment and are aware of the procedures in place to
request repairs I replacement items
 Risk Assessments required by the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations have been carried out.
Employees have been informed of the assessment findings and are aware of the control measures to be adopted
 Where on-site personnel identify that physical or procedural control measures which are not under the direct control of SHLS
are required, they have been instructed to adopt safe working practices in order to ensure the safety of themselves and
others. In cases where the attending SHLS employee deems there to be an unacceptable level of risk they have been
instructed not to work on top of the lift car
 Recommendations for the improvement of safety standards are reported to clients as part of SHLS standard service
reporting procedures
 Wherever possible SHLS will work with its client’s to improve on site safety standards. However, where clients consistently
fail to meet their statutory duties as lay down by Section 4 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, i.e. by failing to
ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that their lift asset (including the associated access routes) presents no danger to
health and safety, SHLS will decline their business until such time that sufficient improvement is made

Control Measures (Under the control of the client)

Note: The provision of physical measures (e.g.,fixed pit ladder, lights etc.) does not in itself constitute an adequate control. If a control is to remain
effective it must be regularly monitored and maintained to an appropriate standard

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 The Escalators are inspected and maintained regularly by competent servicing personnel. Where defects are identified they
are to be satisfactorily corrected before allowing persons to work on the Escalator
 Dangerous parts of machinery are adequately guarded.
 The Escalator is fitted with a terminal switch working when traveling when being operated in ‘inspection’ mode
 The structural integrity of the Escalator (Including any services which are routed through it) is monitored at regular intervals,
where defects are detected which might endanger persons working below remedial repairs are completed promptly
 Safety Information and Hazard Warning signs are prominently displayed.

Method 1:
SHLS engineer to carry out safe access procedure.

 Place a temporary barrier across the entrances to the Escalator

 Activate the E-stop on the escalator
 Identify a safe place of refuge and ensure exit from Escalator is free and unfettered in case of emergency
 Check for projections on floor
 Release stop switch and operate reset switch again.
 Check normal operation resumes.

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Other Information
Stop - you have the responsibility and the authority to stop unsafe actions and conditions.
All electrical items should be PAT tested once per annum.

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Securing Site
To prevent access by unauthorised persons whilst work is to be undertaken, the following safeguards must be observed:-
 When working on landings, use portable barrier (provided by client) around work area and any entrances to the Escalator.
 Entrances never to be left open or left unguarded.
 Never leave anyone other than an authorised SHLS employee in charge of operating the Escalator

Risk Assessment Rating

Potential severity of harm
Slightly Harmful Harmful Extremely Harmful
1 2 3
Highly Unlikely Trivial Tolerable Moderate
1 1 2 3
Likelihood of harm Unlikely Tolerable Moderate Substantial
occurring 2 2 4 6
Likely Moderate Substantial Intolerable
3 3 6 9

Risk Risk after Comments/ Residual

controls Risk
Hazards L S Score Control Measures L S Score
Slips,trips, falls (from height) 2 3 6 Control of and correct use of protective temporary barriers and 1 3 3 Misuse. Incorrect
- operative present to prevent unauthorised access, at each and working methods.
every floor level, before entering or exposing the Escalator,
especially sites where some residents may suffer for mental or
physical impairment. The portable landing barrier should be
secured, Safe working practices in-line with LEIA Lift &
Escalator Site Safety Handbook’

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Slips,trips, falls (from height
Not required for this site, due
to using extendable poles for
cleaning purposes at height )
Slips, Trips, Falls (same
level) -
Struck by - moving
equipment. Caught Under/
Against-Caught beneath
moving equipment
Struck by -Falling or moving
of tools, materials,
equipment
Fire in building (not activity
related)
Contact with Harmful
Substances - sharps
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2 3 6 safe working practices in-line with LEIA Lift & Escalator Site 1 3 3 Misuse. Incorrect working
Safety Handbook’ Maintain 3 points of contact. Good methods.
housekeeping, adequate lighting. Clean/ dry footwear.
2 2 4 Good housekeeping, adequate lighting. Check for projections 1 2 2 Misuse. Incorrect working
on floor, obstacles.or starting work on the Escalator. methods.
2 3 6 Ensure all safety checks (as described in Section 6) are carried 1 3 3 Misuse. Incorrect working
out on all stop devices before entering Escalator to carry out methods.
works.Escalator never to be operated on normal operation
when anyone is within the Escalator.
Use of bump cap advised. Segregation of work activities. Safe
Struck by -Falling or
working practices in-line with LEIA Lift & Escalator Site Safety
2 2 4 Handbook’. Keep all items secure. Use of authorized access
1 2 2 moving of tools,
materials, equipment
points/routes.
1 3 3 Operatives to be are aware of the emergency procedures 1 3 3 Misuse. Incorrect working
including exit routes and fire assembly points for the building methods.
they are working within. Operative(s) to make lift/ Escalator
area safe before leaving building, in the event of fire.
3 2 6 Site notices (where known). Adequate lighting.. Knowledge/ 1 2 2 Misuse. Incorrect working
training on common locations of sharps. Safe working methods.
practices in-line with LEIA Lift & Escalator Site Safety
Handbook.
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Contact with Harmful
Substances - Biological
Hazards eg Leptospirosis -eg
from dirty water,
Psittacosis,Salmonella,
Legionella, Weils disease,
Hepatitus, E Coli, etc
Contact with Harmful
Substances -Contact with
oils. lubrications, greases, ,
etc
Lone working/ threats of
violence (where applicable)
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2 2 4 Training — Personal hygiene – Operatives must wash with 1 2 2 Misuse. Incorrect working
soap and warm water before eating, using the toilet, smoking methods.
or using the mobile phone..Do not touch dangerous debris,
such as faeces (human/animal)/ blood/ other bodily fluids/ -
inform site contact or office to request site is cleaned. Where
urgent access is required i.e. to enable release of passenger
use overalls, gloves, face mask etc. provided in hygiene kits.
Safe working practices in-line with LEIA Lift & Escalator Site
Safety Handbook.
2 2 4 Use of gloves. Good personal hygiene. – Operatives must 1 2 2 Misuse. Incorrect working
wash with soap and warm water before eating, using the toilet, methods.
smoking or using the mobile phone. Safe working practices in-
line with LEIA Lift & Escalator Site Safety Handbook.
2 2 4 Office staff and other appropriate office members must be 1 1 2 Remote workplace
made aware when the engineer (lone worker) is working alone. Dynamic assessment
Engineers who are working on their own, must maintain regular before lone working.
contact with the office. Location of staff can be identified via
vehicle tracker & PDA logs, however regular contact needs to
be maintained to ensure an operative can get help as soon as
possible, in the event of an accident, incident or illness.
Where signal strength to mobile phones is limited or non-
existent, which affects connectivity of phones and hand held
tracking devices, operatives are required to contact the office
at given times during the day to advise on their location,
intended location and welfare. They are also required to notify
the office or out of hours service on completion of their last job
of the day.
It is not always possible to identify all hazards relating to a role
or task, especially where the workplace is remote and outside
of the company’s control, therefore all workers should
undertake a dynamic risk assessment before lone working.
Should an operative feel additional controls are needed or feel
it is not safe to carry out the work then they should not proceed
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and they should contact their supervisor/ line manager
immediately.

Engineers trained to walk away from any confrontation, keep

calm and to report any incidents/ threats. Request an escort
from site services (if available on that site) or leave the site
until further arrangements can be made to protect the
operative from harm, such as police escort.
Confined spaces n/a n/a n/a Not applicable. n/a
The LEIA’s view is that only on rare occasions will such locatio
ns need to be treated and controlled as a confined space.
Under normal circumstances lift machine rooms and shafts will
not present any risk in terms of contamination , oxygen
deficiency/ enrichment. It is essential that careful
consideration is given to potential sources on as job by job
basis.
Drug/Alcohol 1 3 3 SHLS operatives and those working for SHLS must conform to 1 3 3 Misuse. Incorrect working
company's Alcohol, Drugs and Substance Misuse Policy. Do methods.
NOT report or try to report for work when unfit due to alcohol or
drugs (whether illegal or not) or to substance abuse.

Young/ vulnerable persons
within building that may
come in vicinity of operatives
carrying out works
Persons at Risk
SHLS staff
Site personnel
Building Users/Residents
Visitors
2 2 4 Operatives must have completed DBS checks, where required 1 2 2
by the client.Their DBS number will be written on the rear of
their SHLS id card. Operatives to be aware of their
responsibilities (toolbox talk) regarding the safeguarding of
young/ vulnerable persons. Operatives to ‘sign in’ at the site
reception area, or security office (where available) before
starting any work and to ensure all other risks are reduced as
far as reasonably practicable, as defined within each risk
assessment.

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Work Environment
No Smoking, no radios, No mobile phones, blue tooth receivers, radios or personal audio equipment to be used whilst working
on site. Mobile phones will only be permitted within designated areas, if available on site, or to aid communication between
operatives. No photography unless related to lift parts. For certain sites hospitals, schools, colleges ,etc operatives must hold a
valid DBS check and not engage in chit chat with others on site. Do not leave external doors open for ease of access ensure
property is secure.

Engineers
The staff employed by SHLS agree to undertake this work have read and understood the method statement and risk
assessment for the works that are covered within this document.
Name Signature Date

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