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Method Statement Bourne Core Area Redevelopment

Site Clearance

Operations Covered Clearance of Vegetation

Programmed Commencement: 2nd May 2012

Date Prepared: 23rd April 2012

Date Amended:

Method Statement Prepared By: Paul Burnett

Site Supervisor: Kev Auckland

First Aider: Kev Auckland

Chain Saw Operator: Neil Hutchinson

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Method Statement Bourne Core Area Redevelopment

Site Clearance

Scope of Works

The clearance of identified fencing, vegetation and general clearance from the area of demolition works associated with the Bourne Core Development works

This Method Statement is to be read in conjunction with the Risk Assessments.

Potential Hazards / Health and Safety 1. Works adjacent to public areas. Clearly defined Demolition Area to be

identified and fenced. 2. Asbestos removal Compliance with current legislation

3. Use of chainsaw trained and competent operative with correct PPE 4. Use of Plant Ensure maintained and in test 5. Demolition works Trained and competent operatives

Personal Protective Equipment

1. P3 Respirators 2. Disposable Coveralls

3. Hard hat 4. Gloves 5. Safety footwear 6. Any other protection identified during the course of the works.

Plant and Equipment 1. Chain Saw 2. 360 degree excavators with attachment 3. Hand tools

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Note all operatives to be qualified to carry out the tasks undertaken.

Works Procedures 1. Agree on site with the clients representative the extent of the works to be

carried out prior to any works taking place. 2. Ensure that no services are exposed, or attached to fences etc throughout the

area of works. Any identified are to be clearly identified and left until isolated.

3. Carryout induction training with all men on site to ensure that they are aware of all hazards on site, the scope of our works and familiar with the contents of

the method statements and risk assessments for the works. 4. Ensure that a safe working area has been identified and 2m heras style security

fencing erected where there is no boundary fence, with Demolition Keep Out signs erected. This fencing is to be inspected at the close of every shift to ensure the security of the site is maintained.

5. A daily morning talk will be given to all personal about work that is to be carried out that day, plant movements and site deliveries.

6. Due to the location of the works being close to residential properties noisy operations are not to commence until 8am.

7. Several trees on the site are to be protected and left undisturbed during the works, these are to be clearly identified by Trent Valley Representative.

Asbestos Removal 8. It is likely that asbestos cement sheeting will be identified during the clearance

of the undergrowth and vegetation. Should any be identified or suspected the supervisor is to be advised, and once confirmed cleared by operatives wearing appropriate PPE and RPE i.e. disposable coveralls and P3 respirators.

9. Operatives wearing P3 respirators, disposable coveralls and gloves are to pick up the asbestos and place within approved red asbestos bag, sealed, and then the red bag placed within a clear bag and again sealed.

10. All tools used are to be wiped with damp cloth on completion, and cloths disposed of as asbestos contaminated.

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11. All protective clothing is to be carefully removed and placed within an asbestos bag and again disposed of as asbestos waste.

12. The asbestos skips are to be covered over prior to any movement off site.

Fence Removal

13. Timber fencing is to be removed by operatives using hand tools, and the materials segregated and placed with appropriate skips, timber and steel.

14. Excavator to be used to grub out any concrete post bases. This concrete is to be placed on hardcore stockpile for crushing.

15. During all works exclusion areas are to be set up to protect other members of the workforce, visitors to the site and the client.

Clearance Works 16. General grass and low level vegetation will be scrapped clear using a mini

digger operated by trained and competent operatives. 17. Larger tree trunks will be cut down by a trained and competent operative with

chain saw, wearing approved PPE for chain saw use.

18. All waste from the clearance to be sorted with green waste segregated from general, metal and asbestos.

19. Site to be kept in a clean and tidy manner during the course of the works, and left to the satisfaction of the client upon completion.

This method statement is to be reviewed and amended as the works progress to ensure

that the demolition works are carried out in the safest manner possible.

Should you have any question with regards the safety of the works you are

carrying out STOP and seek advice from your supervisor.

All works to be carried out under the supervision of a competent site manager employed by CLS Demolition Ltd.

CLS Contacts Office 01652 658017 Paul Burnett Director 07968 301049

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Kev Auckland Site Supervisor 07793 444103

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METHOD STATEMENT ACCEPTANCE FORM

This sheet is signed as confirmation that the individuals have read and understood the above named method statement and agree to carry out the works

as stated, in a safe and efficient manner.

Name Signature Date