Rist Assessment and Method Statement

1.     

SCOPE OF WORKS

This development is for staircase support scaffolds within a CDM site under the management control of TBC as principal contractors. Access scaffolding erected to BS EN 12811/1 and in conjunction with SG4:10 with fully trained CISRS operatives.

2.     

SEQUENCE OF WORKS

Delivery and access

The following methods will control transport and access issues on site:

We shall report to site management offices on arrival at the site and ensure that all our staff are given the site indication. Following this, we will provide our staff with specific induction details for work at this site.

We shall use banksmen to manage vehicle movements and to ensure safe means of access and egress.

The workforce will be managed by a CISRS supervisor, who will be given awareness of task hazards upon arrival at the site during inductions. All people will be made aware of site conditions that may affect them during this process.

PPE, such as gloves, clothing, hard hats, etc., will protect against the environment, and biohazards and high-visibility clothing will be worn.

We will erect signs and barriers directly below works to warn of overhead operations in cooperation and under the control of the site management.

All operatives / subcontractors / visitors / working / passing below overhead operations must wear protective headwear.

Drivers are licensed, qualified and managed by West Sussex Scaffolding for transportation work using vehicles managed and serviced according to manufacturers’ recommendations.

Scaffolding erection on site   

Erect Staircase Support Scaffolding (Example).

Scaffolding erection management on-site

Scaffolding on-site manager CISRS to review required work and take an active role in the supervision of the task.

Site management to CDM 2007 Regs standard by supervisor including SG4 and to compliance with Working at Height regulations 2005.

Scaff steps are used to maintain WAH safety during erection procedures by installing the next lift handrail from the previous lift.

Awareness and training of staff. Staff awareness and PPE Clearance of area and awareness

Scaffold erection will include construction standard T.G.20:08 and ground checks by the scaffolding team manager for stability and suitability in general dynamic risk assessment.

Lifting equipment (harnesses) to Lifting operations Regs standards with inspection and checks as statute requirements.

Equipment safety

Use of safety harnesses with inspection regime by SG405 trained inspector.

Maintenance and inspection of equipment. All tubes and fittings are in accordance with BS.EN 1139

Scaffold erection in accordance with B.S.EN 12811/1 2003.

Load class (low) at 2.0kn per square metre. Scaffold boards in accordance with BS.2482.

       HEALTH AND SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION

The workforce is managed by a CISRS supervisor, who is given awareness of task hazards upon arrival at the site. Discuss clearance and levelling of the base area with scaffold supervision/employees; discuss any special access requirements or ground conditions before scaffolders start work; supervisor to check at commencement that the above arrangements are in force.

All scaffolders involved in the erection and dismantling of scaffolds will hold a certificate issued by the C.I.T.B and grade either basic or advanced under the construction industry scaffolders record scheme. They can be produced at any time. The scaffold is to be erected ground upwards, and all operatives are to wear fall arrest equipment.

Materials are not to be thrown up or down at any time. Ladders are to be removed by those accessing the scaffold at the end of the working day. If required by site conditions, other trades are not to alter the scaffold or remove ties.

Upon completion and prior to use, the scaffold shall be certified by West Sussex Scaffolding as fit for the purpose intended and comply with the Construction Design and Management Regulations 2007.

PPE such as gloves, clothing, and hard hats will protect against the environment and biohazards. Manual handling and kinetic lifting training given to the workforce by West Sussex Scaffolding.

First aid kits and first-aid-trained staff will be on-site at all times. Induction training by the main contractor will depict other emergency control systems.

All people are aware of the hazards of working at heights during scaffolding through CISRS training and toolbox talks.

All operatives are given manual handling training and awareness at induction and toolbox talks.

Safety harness to be used by trained operatives during work at height operations

WELFARE ON ARRIVAL AND DURING THE SITE

No.

Activity / Plant / Materials

Hazard

Persons in danger

S Sev

erity

1-3

L

Like

lihood

1-3

Risk

SXL

Measures/comments/ action required

Residual risk  with

controls in place

S

1 – 3

L

1 – 3

Risk

SXL

1.       

Sanitary and welfare facilities Infection and hygiene control

Lack of staff  welfare provisions

Site staff &

visitors

2

2

4

Exterior areas during loading and set up of compound may contain Leptospirosis and Tetanus; Washing, shower and toilet requirements will be on site under control and supply of Client Name.

Separate arrangements have been identified for the consumption of food and drink and storage. Barriers and signage should be used to control access to all areas, including the current fire exit and general areas of staff and public movement.

A maintenance program is in place at the site to ensure that sanitary facilities are cleaned and cleared regularly.

Soap, barrier creams, and hand drying facilities are to be provided for staff use and are re-stocked in line with use. PPE will be controlled and used as and where appropriate.

2

1

2

2.       

Waste and water course damage

Waste disposal

Site staff &

visitors

1

2

4

Waste returned to West Sussex Scaffolding for disposal in accordance with waste regulations

1

1

1

3.       

Access issues

Public access to scaffold hazards are falling persons and equip.

Visitors, staff, and public

3

2

40

Site management to control access during working projects. Site management will produce induction procedures to restrict access during overhead work. Areas of access are to be kept clear of trip hazards. Warning signage to alert people in the vicinity to access hazards.

8

1

8

2

MANOEUVRING VEHICLES ON SITE AND UNLOADING

1.       

Parking loading and unloading hazards

Vehicles colliding

Drivers/vehicle

2

2

4

Good signage and site management controls, including sufficient surface controls and lighting. Banksmen provided for all reversing in and within access of the site. Site management/controllers to ensure compliance to CDM2007 regulation standards and requirements

2

1

3

2.       

Vehicles colliding/w   pedestrian

Others

4

4

16

4

1

5

3.       

Manual handling

Operatives /others

3

2

6

Awareness and training. Manual handling assessment required. Manual handling training Maintenance procedure on equipment. Lighting is to be supplied if necessary.

3

1

3

4.       

Falling objects

Operator and others

3

3

9

Training and personal protective equipment, including protective eyewear and clothing and hard hats below the works area.

3

1

3

5.       

Slips trips and falls

Operator and others

2

3

6

Suitable protective toe wear. Housekeeping. Public restricted by signage and barriers

2

2

2

6.       

Biohazards

Operator and others

3

3

9

Awareness and personal hygiene

3

1

3

7.       

Working from vehicle

Falls from height

Operator others

3

3

9

Working at height controls, including protective zoning and PPE for those working at or below those working at height.

3

1

3

3. ERECTING SCAFFOLD

1.       

Working on the scaffold during erection with  equipment at a height

Falls from height & falling objects

Site staff &

visitors

3

3

9

Safe equipment and awareness of working at height. Use of safety harnesses with inspection regime by SG405 trained inspector. Good housekeeping. The contractor’s safety management procedures and information will be assessed on-site. Scaff steps used to maintain WAH safety during erection procedures by installation of the next lift handrail from the previous lift in conjunction with SG4:10

Scaffolding on-site manager CISRS to review required work and take an active role in the supervision of the task. Awareness and training of staff. Staff awareness and PPE Clearance of area and awareness

Maintenance and inspection of equipment. All tubes and fittings are in accordance with BS.EN 1139. Scaffold erection in accordance with B.S.EN 12811/1 2003

Scaffold boards in accordance with BS.2482.

Scaffold erection is to include construction standard T.G.20:08 and ground checks by the scaffolding team manager for stability and suitability in general dynamic risk assessment.

Load class (low) at 2.0kn per square metre.

Site management to CDM 2007 Regs standard by supervisor including SG4 and to compliance with Working at Height regulations 2005.

Lifting equipment (harnesses) to Lifting operations Regs standards with inspection and checks as statute requirements.

3

1

3

2.       

Cuts to hands and arms 

Site Staff

2

3

6

2

1

2

3.       

Falling objects

Site Staff

3

2

6

3

1

3

4.       

Collapse of scaffold equipment

Site staff &

visitors

3

3

9

3

1

3

5.       

Ground level hazards

Slips, trips, falls

Site staff &

visitors

2

3

6

Only staff are required to be present to be permitted access.

The site must be cleared regularly to ensure it is cleared of trip hazards, with any holes covered or filled in as appropriate.

Waste materials are to be cleared.

2

2

4

6.       

Manual handling

Site staff and others

3

3

9

Site management must organise sufficient manual handling aids to control physical risks to the workforce: housekeeping controls and manual handling training.

3

1

3

7.       

Cutting boards and metal

COSHH

Operators and others

5

3

15

COSHH information and assessments used

3

1

3

8.       

9.       

Angle grinder hazards

Noise and Vibration

All in area

3

5

15

Portable appliance testing and noise at work assessment are required to ascertain hearing protection for projects that are of significant duration.

Vibration assessment, if required; otherwise, monitoring is carried out by West Scaffolding. Selection and changing of wheels by trained persons.

Training in the use of work equipment and eye protection against ejected particles.

Eye protection Awareness and zoning off of the working area. Emergency stop button.

No hot works except cutting operations with abrasion techniques. Fire extinguishers held by site management and vehicle.

Zoning off of the area to provide safe passage and access/egress.

3

1

3

10.    

Drawing in and pinching

Operator and others

3

2

6

3

1

3

11.    

Overtipping of stock

Operator

3

3

9

3

1

3

12.    

Fire

Operator

3

3

9

3

1

3

13.    

Ejection of particles

Operators and others

5

2

10

5

1

5

14.    

RSI

Operator

5

2

10

5

1

5

15.    

Use of hoists and wheels

Falling objects

All in the area below

5

3

15

Trained and competent operator and erection. Users are licensed and trained to competent levels. Signage below in areas of operations.

Severity of hazard potential

Event likelihood

3 Multiple death / Single death

3  Certain

2 Major injury / Loss time injury

2  Likely

1 Damage/minor injury Delay

1  Could happen / possible

Likelihood

Single / Multiple death

Significant or Lost time injury

Minor injury or delay

Certain

9

6

3

Very likely

9

6

3

Likely

6

4

2

May happen

6

4

2

Unlikely

3

2

1

Very unlikely

3

2

1