Mirfield Groundworks Ltd

METHOD STATEMENT SITE: TASK: Erection of shutters and pouring of retaining wall LOCATION: Inside of Building DURATION:
METHOD:

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The base of the retaining wall will be constructed as method statement. The steel reinforcement will be fixed in situ in position on the wall. Shutters will be erected in position using plywood shutters with 100 x 50 timber backing at 400mm centres. These will then be supported by 150 x 50 timbers and the use of dividag bar and plates to hold the shutters. The shutters will be propped with acrows to hold the shutter plumb. A Scaffold will be erected to one side of the shutter as a working platform for pouring the concrete. The concrete will be placed in the shutter using an excavator as method Statement. Once the concrete is suitably cured the dividag bar, plates and acrows props will be remove and the shutters stripped. Once the concrete has reached the approved strength the wall will be backfilled as method statement No. 007. LABOUR: 1 No. Supervisor. 2 No. Joiners will be used for the erection of the shutters and pouring of the concrete. 2 No. Steelfixers will be used to pre-assemble the wall steel and tie in position. PLANT AND EQUIPMENT: Vibrating poker and unit. Scaffold. Hand Tools. Barriers. PPE. Timber shutters and acrow props MATERIALS REQUIRED: Concrete. Release Agent. MAIN HAZARDS: Uncontrolled use plant and equipment Lifting. Scaffolding. Working with concrete. Working at Heights
MS034/2008

Mirfield Groundworks Ltd

METHOD STATEMENT SITE: TASK: Erection of shutters and pouring of retaining wall LOCATION: Inside of Building DURATION:
P.P.E: Gloves. Eye protection during concreting. Overalls. Ear protection during concreting. CONTROL:

No. 034

The works will be carried out by experienced operatives who will be supervised during the whole of the works. Only experienced- trained operatives will operate the plant and equipment. Statutory examinations will be carried out on all plant, equipment with records kept. Only authorised-trained operatives will be permitted to drive any plant vehicles and mount abrasive wheels on company machines. The scaffolding will be erected by a competent scaffolder and checked and signed off prior to use or after it has been moved. All backfilling to adjacent bases to be completed prior to fixing of reinforcement and wall shutters, to provide a clear working platform. All protruding reinforcement to be protected with proprietary caps or boards to prevent injury as work proceeds. The workplace to be kept free from tripping hazards and this will include de-nailing timbers as work proceeds. The ladder is to be footed and used at the correct angle of repose. GENERAL: It is our intention to promote a safe working environment and to this end, we would insist on full co-operation from all contractors and the general public. The works will be carried out by experienced operatives who will be supervised during the whole of the works. All operatives will be issued with personal protection equipment. All operatives will be expected to wear any, and all personal protection equipment provided. Operatives failing to wear the equipment or take care of themselves or others will be reported to the office and disciplinary action will be taken. All plant operators to hold a valid CTA card or CPCS card. Only experienced trained operatives will operate the plant and equipment. Statutory examinations will be carried out on all plant, equipment with records kept, daily and weekly. Only authorised-trained operatives will be permitted to drive any plant vehicles and mount abrasive wheels on company machines. No excavations to commence until a permit to dig has been issued and all services have been located. When reversing wagons a banksman should be in attendance at all times. All excavation will be fenced off at all times. Ladders used only for access and egress. Only trained operatives are to enter a confined space.

MS034/2008

Mirfield Groundworks Ltd

METHOD STATEMENT SITE: TASK: Erection of shutters and pouring of retaining wall LOCATION: Inside of Building DURATION:

No. 034

RISK ASSESSMENTS: Lifting Gear (chains, slings etc.) Steelfixing Use of a Crane Safe use of concrete. Working at heights. COSHH ASSESSMENTS: Concrete and cement.

Signed:

Date:

MS034/2008