Tailored Fire & Security ltd Method Statement No.032312 /MS/01Project Title: Highfield House, Cheadle Royal

EXAMPLE

METHOD STATEMENT&

RISK ASSESSMENT

FOR FIRE & SECURITYSYSTEMS AT

HIGHFIELD HOUSECHEADLE ROYAL

METHOD STATEMENT NO.: 00624JM/MS/01

CONTRACT NO.: UNKNOWN

References Description

Issue 1 Highfield house

Appendix A Site Specific Risk Assessments/Log

Tailored Fire & Security ltd,Redetec House,8 Saville Street,Bolton.BL2 1BY

Tel : 01204 385022Fax : 01204 385033

ISSUE 1

DATE 17/2/04

PREPARED BY

CHECKED BY

APPROVED BY

Tailored Fire & Security ltd Method Statement No.032312 /MS/01Project Title: Highfield House, Cheadle Royal

I have read and understand the enclosed (Signed)

Tailored Fire & Security ltd Method Statement No.032312 /MS/01Project Title: Highfield House, Cheadle Royal

METHOD STATEMENT FRONT SHEET

Contractor: Tailored Fire & Security ltd

Contract Name: Highfield House, Cheadle Royal

Contract Scope: New fire & security alarm systems.

Location(s): Cheshire

Contract Ref: Unknown

Review and Acceptance by:(On Behalf of AXIMA BUILDING SERVICES)

Date:

Rev. Date By Checked Approved Description ofModifications

1 16/2/04 Issue 1

TAILORED FIRE & SECURITY LTD

PROJECT TITLE: Highfield house, Cheadle Royal

METHOD STATEMENT NO.: 032312/MS/01

1 Principal Contractor

1.1 Company undertaking ContractName, address & telephone number

Tailored Fire & Security ltd,Redetec House,8 Saville Street,Bolton.BL2 1BY

Tel : 01204 385022Fax : 01204 385033

1.2 Other Contractors working on Site Various Contractors

2 Site at which Contract is to be undertaken (to include access and boundaries)

2.1 Cheadle Royal, Cheshire

3 Scope of Works3.1 Work to be carried out

To brief personnel on all health and safety matters relating to the building.

The supply, install & commission of the following systems :

Fire alarm Intruder alarm Access control Aerial system Induction loop

3.2 Personnel to be used To be advised.

3.3 Skills Fire alarm & security engineers.

3.4 Certification Scaffold erection, 1st aid.,Skills cards

3.5 Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) High visibility clothing & safety footwear, hard hat And other PPE as required.

3.6 Record Update/Produce as-fitted drawings.

4 Hazards Identified

4.1 Significant hazards

Falling objects. Tripping. Slipping. Others as identified in risk assessment matrix.

5 Public Interface Arrangements5.1 Temporary fencing Not applicable.

5.2 Temporary lighting Not applicable.

5.3 Road traffic management Not applicable

5.4 Security of materials from vandals Closed off site.

6 Protection Of and From Existing Infrastructure

6.1 Identify hidden services Not applicable.

6.2 Use of approved cable locating tools Not applicable.

6.3 Identify infrastructure susceptible todamage

Not applicable.

6.4 Disconnection & reconnection of services

Not applicable.

7 Environmental Protection Arrangements

7.1 Waste and pollution Empty equipment boxes to be disposed of accordingly.

7.2 Noise, dust and smoke vapour Face masks will be used to guard against falling dust.

7.3 Disposal, storage and containment of water, fuels, oils etc

Not applicable

8 Plant and Equipment

8.1 Plant/equipment Ladders, steps, walkie talkies

8.2 Certificates of competence if applicable Access scaffold, First aid.

8.3 Power 110v power tools (drills)

8.4 Lighting Hand lamps.

8.5 Safety critical work certificates Not applicable

8.6 Testing All equipment and plant used to be PAT tested, calibrated etc on a regular basis were applicable. Maintenance to be carried out in accordance with manufacturers recommendations.

9 Personnel Involved

9.1 Names of project members To be advised.

9.2 Person in charge of work Ian Gratrix ( Contracts Manager )

9.3 Other contractors on site Various contractors.

9.4 Competency certificates if applicable 1st aid, scaffold erection, skills cards

10 Methodology

10.1 Order of work (start & finish times) Working hours : Mon to Fri 0800 to 1630 (exc. Bank holidays)

10.2 Method of operation 1. Carry out works in accordance with programme provided by Axima.

2. Carry out 1st fix installation for all systems.3. Carry out 2nd fix installation for all systems.4. Test & commission all new equipment.5. Handover systems complete with relevant

handover documentation.

10.3 Standards & procedures All relevant standards will be adhered to.

10.4 Drawings and sketches Construction drawings to be used.

10.5 Access & egress arrangements Via authorised walking and access routes wherever possible.

10.6 Delivery and disposal of materials Deliver new equipment to site by hand.

10.7 Detail temporary structures Not applicable.

10.8 Method of authorising start of work As instructed by Project engineer

11 Accident & Emergency Arrangements

11.1 First aiders on project Engineer with 1st aid certificate.

11.2 Contact with Emergency Services At any Site, contact with the emergency services will be made by calling 999 using the public telephones.Mobile telephones may be also be used.

12 Briefing Arrangements/Monitoring

12.1 Who is responsible for briefing of Method Statement to all project members

Ian Gratrix ( Contracts Manager )

12.2 Monitoring On site foreman to monitor health & safety aspects on a daily basis. Contracts manager to visit site on a regular basis.

12.3 Communication Communication between operatives will be by means of mobile telephones, 2 way radios, site visits, on site toolbox talks, drawings, e-mails etc

13 Handback arrangements

13.1 Handback strategy Handback to Axima Building services,

13.2 Handback contingency arrangements On call arrangements after handback

System fault : Call out Tailored fire & security who will send an engineer to investigate.

Tel 01204 385022 daytime mon-Friday 01204 544579 out of hours