Title Page
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Site conducted
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Document No.
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Client / Site
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Method statement date
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Dynamic RAMS author
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Client contact
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Expected job duration
- 1 day
- 2 days
- 3 days
- 1 week
- 2 weeks
- 3 weeks
- 1 month
- 2 months
- 3 months
- 4 months
- 5 months
- 6 months
- Other
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What is the "other" job duration
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Start date
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Location
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To be worked in conjunction with RAMS No.
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Company carrying out the works
- Martins Fixings
- ADI
- Hartles
- Other
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Other company
Method Statement
Planned Work Summary
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What type(s) of work are being performed?
- Site Set Up, fencing etc
- fitting fire rated column cases
- fitting fire curtain
- Plasterboarding
- Painting
- Installing steel partitions
- Installing suspended ceilings
- Knocking out doorways in brick work
- Installing table and chairs
- Floor screeding
- Fitting vinyl flooring
- House keeping
- Other
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What other works are being performed
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Any issues or concerns with the working area
- Yes
- No
- N/a
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What are the concerns
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Methodology
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Access equipment, Plant and power tools being used
- Step ladders
- Scissor lift
- Cherry picker
- Mobile scaffold
- Fixed scaffold
- Dumper truck
- Excavator
- Fork lift truck
- Genie lift
- Accro props
- Battery drills
- Battery impact drivers
- Disc grinders
- Hand tools
- Spit nail gun
- Other
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What other equipment will be used
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Have the relevant daily pre start checks/ sheets been completed
- Yes
- No
- N/A
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Delivery
- Yes
- No
- N/a
Risk assessment
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Assess each task for hazards and controls
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Break down of activities
- Delivery of work materials
- Project Delay
- Transporting materials to the working area
- Removal of block wall
- Working within busy construction site
- Uneven floor surfaces
- Storage of work tools and equipment
- Use of step ladders
- Use of Mewps
- Breaking out/ drilling into walls/ floors/ removal of old dusty materials
- Grinding
- Sealing vinyl floor with hot air gun
- Working on or near live electricity
- Use of electrical/ battery power tools
- The use of hand tools
- Plastering
- Floor screeding
- Waste disposal
- Exposure to site chemicals
- Other
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What other elements are being carried out
Hazards from activities
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Select potential hazards that may be encountered while completing this task today.
- Uncontrolled Collapse
- Falling / Flying Material / Debris
- Working at Height
- Risk of Fire
- Slips / Trips
- Asbestos Exposure
- Noise / Dust / Vibration Exposure
- Services
- COSHH - Hazardous Substances
- Lifting Operations / use of Lifting Equipment
- Lone Working
- Public Nuisance
- Environmental Impact
- Manual Handling
- Lack of Training and Competence
- Rotating Machinery
- Entry & Exit Hazards
- Ground levels / voids
- Pigeon Guano
- Weils Disease / Leptospirosis
- High Voltage
- Confined Space
- Adverse Weather Conditions
- Pollution
- Hazards to Public Areas
- Extreme Temperature
- Noise
- Social / Interpersonal
- Staffing Issues
- Project Delay
- Being struck by a vehicle
- falls from a van whilst unloading
- Impact from falling items
- Cuts/ abrasions
- Pulls/ strains
- Collision/ Impact from plant/ materials
- Falls from heights
- Dust inhalation/ silica
- Burns/ fire and smoke inhalation
- Electric shock/ electric burns
- HAVS
- Chemical exposure
- Environmental hazards due to incorrect disposal of waste
- Inexperience on construction sites
- Horseplay
- Other
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Describe the "other" potential hazards that may be encountered while completing this task today.
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What categories of hazard control will you apply to this task?
- Elimination / Substitution - Remove or replace the hazard
- Reduce - the severity hazard or risk / likelihood of harm
- Isolate task / area /people from the hazard
- Information, Instruction, Training
- PPE - Protect workers with personal protective equipment
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What specific controls will you apply to the above hazards for this task?
- Training provided / use of trained operative
- Repair / Replacement/ Maintenance of Plant and Equipment
- Establish physical exclusion zone
- Appoint Banksmen
- Appoint Fire Watchman
- Task Lighting
- Disconnection / Isolation
- Respiratory Protection
- Application of PPE
- Signage
- Use of Permit to Work
- Harness / Fall Arrest
- Extinguishers or fire fighting equipment
- Screens / Debris Netting
- Water Suppressant
- Noise or Vibration Monitoring
- Original RAMS In Place
- Machine Certificates available / Pre- use Checks
- CAT Scan / Locating Equipment
- UV Protection
- Gas Detection / Monitoring
- Designated Work Areas
- Specific Supervision of Task
- Elevation to Senior Management
- Mechanical lifting aids
- Cordon off area
- Accro props
- Maintaining a tidy site/ clean as you go
- Team lifting
- Cut resistant gloves
- Hearing protection
- FFP3 face masks
- Hot works permit
- Permit to dig
- Do not use around or near to flammable or combustible materials
- Class M dust extraction
- Ventilated area
- All electrical equipment to be PAT tested
- All hand/ power tools to be visually inspected before use
- Eye protection
- Thoroughly wash hands and face at the end of the day
- Overalls to be worn when using paints/ chemicals as noted in the COSHH assessments
- Other
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Describe any "other" specific controls that will apply to the above hazards for this task.
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Items of PPE required for the task
- Hard hats
- Safety boots/ shoes
- Hi viz jackets
- Safety glasses
- Full face safety shield
- Gloves
- Hearing protection
- FFP3 face mask
- Long sleeves
- Safety harness
- Other
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Describe any other PPE that is required
Final Checks
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Does every member of the on-duty crew have adequate and appropriate PPE for today's work tasks?
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REMEMBER, if you feel anything is unsafe or you are unsure of the process. STOP and ASK
Crew Sign Off
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Each present team member to sign name and signature acknowledging the above tasks, hazards and controls.
Team Member
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Add signature
Sign off
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Name