GENERIC METHOD STATEMENT

GMS005 Maintenance of Compressors & Blowers

Site Name: Various Commercial, Domestic, Industrial Frequency: Routine (monthly, quarterly & annual) & emergency* Brief Description of Work: Carrying out the routine maintenance (mechanical and electrical) on compressors and blowers. All confined space entries require a Permit to Enter and must be categorised and controls carried out in accordance with CSE procedures, method statements and risk assessments *This is applicable to emergency work as long as the remedial repairs meet the general requirements of a routine visit. Produced by Date Prepared S Prendergast 23 April 2013

Person Responsible: Contracts Manager Location: Nationwide

Relevant Policy and Procedures: HS02 HS02 HS02 HS16 HS02 HS07 Electrical Working Policy Lone Working Policy Manual Handling Policy Foot Protection Policy Confined Space Entry Procedure Lone Working Procedure HS06 HS06 HS02 HS02 HS02 HS17 Working at Height Policy Isolation Procedure Confined Spaces Policy Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment Policy Safe Handling & Use of Substances Policy Permit to Work Procedure

Form B066, Health & Safety Risk Assessment & Compressor Unit Service Checklist

Personal Protective Equipment: PVC knitwrist or 'Puncture resistant' gloves, boots and overalls must be worn Hi-vis clothing must be worn in areas where there is traffic movement Hearing protection required if noise prevents normal conversation when two people are 2m apart

Plant / Equipment / Materials: Appropriate tools for the removal of covers and other necessary adjustments Manhole lifting equipment AVO meter, clamp meter & insulation resistance tester Oils Barriers and signs General hand tools Electrical testing equipment with current calibration certificates Gas monitor with current calibration certificate (if confined space entry required) Escape set with current inspection certificate (if confined space entry required)

Personnel: Two personnel except where lone working procedure is being followed Electrically competent persons to carry out electrical testing in accordance with generic method statement (GMS026) for 'electrical testing'

Significant Hazards Refer to site specific risk assessments (where available) for site specific hazards and controls Refer to Generic Risk Assessment (GRA004) Maintenance of Compressors and Blowers Form B112, Confined Space Entry Permit (where required) Form B121, Permit to Work (where required) Form B122, Hot works Permit (where required)

GMS005 Maintenance of Compressors & Blowers (Issue 1)

Sequence of Operations and Control Methods: Setting Up 1. Follow local signing-in procedures. When working on dirty water, clean water, munitions/explosive atmosphere or petroleum sites, refer to the relevant risk assessment and method statement. 2. Assess site hazards, in particular, potential slip/trip hazards and traffic. Make area safe before continuing, carry out site-specific risk assessment and record on form B066 3. Erect barriers where appropriate to prevent unauthorised access. With the compressor running: 4. Check for adverse vibration, noise and excessive temperature 5. Check condition of pipework and fittings, looking for any wear or corrosion 6. Check all valves and pipe work for air leaks 7. Check for oil leaks 8. Check function of pressure and vacuum gauges where fitted. 9. Check operation of pressure relief valve where fitted. 10. Check the function of all emergency switches With the compressor stopped: 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Ensure that it is safe and appropriate to isolate the compressor. Isolate electrical supply to compressor and lock off isolator in accordance with HS06 Isolation Procedure De-pressurise system if removing any associated pipework Check oil level and top up If necessary with appropriate oil Check for oil leaks. Remove and clean/replace air intake and exhaust filters where fitted Where required remove outer casing and measure Carbon Blades and check for wear against manufacturers guidelines. Where worn beyond recommended manufactures guidelines, inform office on form B066 that a quotation for replacements are required. Operate condensation drain off valve where fitted to expel water in the system. Before opening, check that no-one is in the vicinity of the outlet of the drain off pipe (opening the drain off valve may be noisy). Where no drain off pipe is fitted, ensure that hands and other body parts are kept out of line of expelled air (risk of air injection into skin). Some systems may be fitted with auto blow-down valves. Ensure these operate correctly Check moisture separators where fitted and empty water traps where necessary and replenish oil reservoir. Check all mountings and fastenings for tightness. Return compressor to service. Report any defects or changes on the worksheet (B066). Electrically competent person to carry out current drawn electrical test in accordance with generic method statement GMS026 (electrical testing)

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Completion 24. Replace covers to plant taking into account same precautions for removal 25. Return plant to full operation 26. Remove barriers where applicable 27. Ensure the site left in tidy condition and secure 28. Wash/clean hands 29. Report all faults found on a worksheet B066, Health & Safety Risk Assessment & Compressor Unit Service Checklist 30. Gain signature from client representative on relevant paperwork

Review & Revision History Issue 0, 23/08/2012, Draft issue Issue 1, 23 April 2013, Approved Issue

GMS005 Maintenance of Compressors & Blowers (Issue 1)