RISK ASSESSMENTS METHOD STATEMENT OF KITCHEN …

RISK ASSESSMENTS &

METHOD STATEMENT OF KITCHEN INSTALLATIONS

ISSUE: 01 June 2019

37 Hinkley Close, Harefield, Middx, UB9 6AZ Phone: 07944 367087 Email: [email protected] Web Address: www.newlondonkitchens-installations.co.uk

COMPANY NAME SIGNATURE DATE

Author New London Kitchens Installations LTD

Kurt White 01.0.19

http://www.newlondonkitchens-installations.co.uk/

New London Kitchens Installations – Installation services for the trade 2

CONTENTS

CONTENTS ..................................................................................................................................................... 2

1. SCOPE OF WORKS................................................................................................................................... 4

1.1 SEQUENCE OF WORKS – INSTALLATION OF CARCASSES ........................................................................ 4 1.2 PROTECTION .......................................................................................................................................... 13 1.3 STONE WORKTOP INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................... 13 1.4 SPLASHBACK INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................. 13 1.5 APPLIANCE INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................................... 14

2. SITE ACCESS ........................................................................................................................................... 18

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION ................................................................................................................. 18

4. PREVENTION AND CONTROL MEASURES..................................................................................... 20

5. TRAINING, INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTION .......................................................................... 20

6. RESOURCES ............................................................................................................................................ 21

7. MATERIALS ............................................................................................................................................ 21

8. PERMITS TO WORK .............................................................................................................................. 21

9. ENVIRONMENT ...................................................................................................................................... 21

10. WORK ACTIVITY RISK ASSESSMENTS ........................................................................................... 23

11. MANUAL HANDLING TILE TOOL ..................................................................................................... 30

12. PLANT AND EQUIPMENT .................................................................................................................... 34

13. WASTE CONTROLS ............................................................................................................................... 34

14. THIRD PARTY PROTECTION ............................................................................................................. 34

15. EMERGENCY ARRANGEMENTS ....................................................................................................... 35

16. COMMUNICATION ................................................................................................................................ 35

17. STORAGE ................................................................................................................................................. 35

18. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS ......................................................... 35

19. POWER SUPPLY ..................................................................................................................................... 36

20. EVIDENCE OF PAT TESTING .............................................................................................................. 36

21. LIGHTING ................................................................................................................................................ 36

22. WORKING PLATFORMS ...................................................................................................................... 37

23. EXCAVATIONS ....................................................................................................................................... 37

24. FIRE ........................................................................................................................................................... 37

25. NLKI HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN................................................................................................... 37


26. MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE ................................................................................................... 38

27. RISK ASSESSMENT / METHOD STATEMENT REGISTER ........................................................... 39

28. COSHH ASSESSMENTS ......................................................................................................................... 40

29. COSHH REGISTER ................................................................................................................................. 41

30. ANNEX 1 – NEW LONDON KITCHENS INSTALLATIONS HEALTH QUESTIONNAIRE ........ 42

31. ANNEX 2 – LIFTING PLAN ................................................................................................................... 43


1. Scope of Works

The works involve the installation of fitted kitchens. Work will start on site after being given the details by the respective showroom or contract kitchen company. The kitchens will be installed with appliances (at a later date after electrical testing if required) and protected with fire retardant correx (provided by the customer.) The stone worktops and splash backs will be templated and fitted by others unless by special request. The appliances will then be fitted ready to be connected by New London Kitchens Installations (NLKI) once the mains power has been isolated by the site electricians or by NLKI in residential properties (where no other trades are on site.) The tap will then be fitted by NLKI and final connections by the site plumber or by NLKI at special request.

1.1 Sequence of works – installation of carcasses

All kitchens will be installed in accordance with the approved customers drawings. The fitter will remove all cardboard and doors from the carcasses, place the doors on cardboard leaning against a wall in an area where the installer will not be working.

The fitter will establish a datum line along the wall.

The fitter will then screw a horizontal timber batten on the datum line on the wall.


A new datum line will now be established and a block will be made with pencil lines to show where the top and bottom of the laser line is.

The block will be placed on top of each corner of the carcass and the carcass will be moved so the laser line will be exactly between the drawn pencil lines.

Once you have two joining units ready to be fixed together, they will be clamped in position and a square template block will be used to mark the position of each screw.


A 3mm drill bit will be used to pilot drill the carcass, being careful not to pierce the other side of the carcass and the manufacturer’s fixing screw (as shown in the picture above on the right) will be used to join the two units.

In every corner.

A screw fixed in every corner.


Once all base units on a single run have been levelled and positioned a straight edge will be used to check all units are straight and angle brackets will be fixed from the service void of the carcasses to the datum.

To start marking out the positions of the wall units, position a laser level on the edge of a kitchen base unit that is directly under a wall unit. Make sure the right/left hand side of the laser is running inline with the edge of the carcass. Mark a pencil line in several places up the wall online with the same side of the laser. Then with a normal level connect the lines and check the lines marked by the laser are plumb.

Measure the height of the wall units and set the laser to this measurement down from the top of the tall units.


And Mark the wall at the bottom of the laser in several places along the wall and then connect up the lines with a normal level and check they are all perfectly level.

Measure the height of the wall mounting bracket when it is positioned correctly inside of the wall unit clip.


Transfer this measurement up from the wall unit datum and fix the wall hanging brackets.

Fit the lights into the bottom of the units and connect an extension cable with the male/female sockets provided. Secure the connection with some tape.

Bring the cable over the top of the unit through the service void at the back of the unit and hang the unit. Level the unit so the bottom of the carcass lines up with level pencil line drawn on the wall and the side of the unit lines up with the plumb pencil line drawn on the wall. Fix the wall unit tight back to the wall and then hang the rest of the wall units in this fashion and fix a screw in every corner in the same way the base units have been installed.


Place a straight edge across the front of the units at the top to make sure the units are perfectly inline, there should be no daylight visible where the straight edge should be touching the carcass. If the units are not dead straight then toggle the units with the top hanging bracket screw to move the units in and out until they are aligned.

Once all the wall units have been made straight, plumb each unit by gluing packers onto the wall at the bottom of the unit. Once this has been done to all units then fix the wall units to the tall units and check the bottom of the units are in line with a straight edge.


Fix the filler parallel to the unit with angle brackets and scribe the filler to the wall, using masking tape to make the line visible, taking into account the 2mm gap from the carcass to the filler.

Once the kitchen has reached this stage and everything is fixed and secured then you are ready to install the fillers.


Re-fit all the doors and level using a laser level and fit all hinge cover plates

Cut the filler on the pencil line and fix all brackets so it is like the above.

Each bracket must be screwed on both sides.


Remove all stickers from the carcasses and any which are attached directly to the doors/drawers.

Once the kitchen has been installed, clean the room and make the kitchen is ready for sign off and protection.

1.2 Protection

The kitchen furniture will be protected after it has been installed and signed off using correx fire-rated to the appropriate British Standard. Protection will be installed to the kitchen doors and panels leaving access to areas within the kitchen which will need to be accessed by other trades, for example the extractor unit and sink unit. Protection must only be removed by request of the customer. Protection to the floor will need to be provided and fitted by others before delivery/installation with a recommended dedicated hard board section for storing the kitchens on before installation unless stated by special request.

1.3 Stone worktop installation

By others unless by special request.

1.4 Splashback installation

By others unless by special request.


1.5 Appliance installation

Appliances will be installed after the electrics have been tested and signed off by the Site electricians. The customer will request the power to be isolated by the site electrician and inform NLKI that the appliances are ready to be installed.

Before attempting an electrical connection, the fitter will check his volt pen is working correctly by checking that it works on an item that he knows to be live or by moving the pen rapidly up and down his arm so the static created will set off the volt pen. Before unscrewing any outlet, the fitter will check all switches on the grid switch have been switched to the off position.


The installer will unscrew the face plate and check each cable for live power.

If there is not enough cable showing to reach to the different terminals then more of the sleeve may need to be removed. To do this the installer will aim a Stanley knife blade in between two cables, peel the sleeve back and cut off the excess.


Once the fitter has completed his connection it should look like the above. NOTE: Live goes to live, Neutral goes to neutral and earth goes to earth. Not all plates are wired in this way. Some may have load and supply indicated as well and cables of the same colour may not be in adjacent holes.

Then the installer will check each cable to make sure the rubber lining of the cable has been damaged.


All appliances will be installed as per the appliance manufacturers specifications and installation guide. Installation videos can be found online/youtube that have been made by the manufacturer. Once the appliance has been installed, all packaging will be removed.

The face plate needs to be fixed back with both screws, if only one screw is fitted the face plate can become twisted which can allow the power to arc onto the metal box and cause the appliance to trip.


2. Site Access

Site access will be arranged by the customer or main contractor. Site working hours Site working hours will be arranged by the customer or main contractor. Noise above 80dB can only be made during these hours. If any works need to be conducted out of hours a permit will need to be given to the Main contractor.

3. Hazard identification

The following hazards have been identified: 1. Working at height 2. Cutting of timber – carcass material, fillers and wood batons 3. Use of power tools 4. Movement of materials 5. Manual handling The following control measures will be implemented: 1. Working at height

As governed by The Working at Height Regulations 2005 (as amended) Hop-ups and other standing platforms All works will be done from a 300mm x 600mm or a 600mm x 600mm hop-up in line with the risk assessment. 2. Cutting of timber – carcass material, fillers and wood batons A P3 dust mask shall be worn at all times when cutting. A purpose built cutting platform will be used when cutting materials. A dust extractor will be used on electric cutting power tools. Signage will be placed to the entrance of the room or flat to show other trades that timber cutting will be taken place. Offcut waste material and plastic packaging will be regularly removed and disposed of into the bins provided by the main contractor in accordance with the site waste management plan. 3. Use of power tools In line with PUWER (Provision Use Work Equipment Regulations) every item of plant will be inspected before use to ensure the plant is suitable for use and will be recorded on a weekly basis.


All operatives will be trained and competent in using any power tool that they will be using. All electrical equipment will be PAT tested and recorded in the site plant register which will kept up to date with all the plant PAT tested at least once every three months. PAT tags will be displayed on all non-battery electrical tools. All electrical hand tools shall be inspected visually before use. If upon inspection it is thought that the plant is not working correctly or safely it will be taped up (so others cannot use it) and labelled recording the defect. All of the operative’s plant must be maintained by trained competent persons as per the manufacturer’s instructions. All safety components are to be in place and be in good working order. 4. Movement of materials All materials/tools being moved between levels will be done by mechanical lifting provided by the main contractor, if no mechanical lifting means are available then the loads will be split into manageable loads. NLKI will be responsible for moving goods across a horizontal plane. All items will be carried or dollied to and from the hoist/lift and loaded to the level desired and moved to the correct flat/kitchen area and placed as close as reasonably possibly to the installation area. Keeping a safe walking/working distance from the walls wherever possible. Tools will be kept in site boxes when not in use. NLKI’s operatives will ensure that the route from the hoist will be clear and free from trip hazards. Movement of goods around site to be planned by NLKI staff whilst taking special care to all access routes (Fire routes on site and routes within the apartments themselves.) Good housekeeping practices will be employed at all times. NLKI are to ensure that all waste is to be disposed off or stacked neatly as soon as it is produced to keep the work area clean and tidy. NLKI will also ensure any designated site access/egress routes passing through the area of works are kept clear from obstructions to eliminate any trip hazards. All operatives to receive tool box talks on slips, trips and falls. 5. Manual handling

As governed by the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (as

amended)

All operatives are to receive training for manual handling in the form of tool box talks. Manual handling risk assessments are stated below.


A practical approach is to be taken and instruction is to be given to operatives on safe lifting procedures. A Toolbox Talk will be given on proper manual handling techniques The main contractor are to provide all vertical lifting of materials, plant and operatives to each level of works above ground level, wherever mechanical lifting means are available.

4. Prevention and control measures

All operatives will be given a daily task briefing which will outline the tasks to be completed for the day, changes on site and any other health and safety issues effecting site. All operatives will be given a tool box talk on a weekly basis, relating to the tasks they are designated and will sign confirmation that they have understood the tool box talk and the safe method of working. A record of each tool box talk will be recorded and filed in the Site Supervisor’s Site File kept on site. No operative will be asked to perform a task they feel are unable to do safely. Operatives are to report to their supervisor or manager any concerns they may have regarding safety and the working method. The supervisor or manager will stop any practice they witness, that they consider to be unsafe and will remedy the situation including an explanation to the operative of the incorrect practice.

Site operatives shall check the measuring equipment (laser measures) they are using at least once a month against other measures known to be correct. All workers must complete a NLKI Health check form (shown as an annex in this document.) They must make known any previously diagnosed conditions that may arise during they working activities.

5. Training, information and instruction

All NLKI operatives will be trained, experienced and competent in the role designated to them. No operative will be told to do a task which they feel they are not competent or able to complete safely. All operatives will read and sign this document. Tool box talks Tool box talks will be given on a weekly basis and operatives will sign stating that they understood the tool box talk and will comply with the information given. The record of this will be kept in the NLKI Health and Safety folder. A TBT will be held at least once per month on environmental issues with one being on spill kits and the proper use of one. Site briefing A NLKI manager will relay all information given to him from the main contractor about any site changes, pedestrian route changes, exclusion zones and any other changes that may affect any NLKI operative. A record of this will be kept in the NLKI Health and Safety folder.


6. Resources

Resources supplied by NLKI over the duration of the project to successfully complete the above will be as follows: To be discussed prior to start on start Plant used by NLKI on-site will be limited to re-chargeable and 110v hand tools. All operatives will be issued with task lighting for use within the months when daylight is limited.

All operatives have CSCS cards. The Project Managers will have SMSTS certification & First Aid at Work qualification (including defibrillator) and Fire Marshal qualification.

7. Materials

The materials for projects will consist of kitchen cabinets made from PEFC (as per the Project sustainability sourcing requirements) chipboard covered in laminate or veneer with a laser attached edging strip, the feet for the kitchen units will be made from plastic. The hanging brackets are made from metal as well are all fixings used throughout the kitchen.

8. Permits to work

NLKI operatives will need to obtain a permit to work if working in a finished apartment from the main contractor if one is necessary which will be stored in the NLKI site folder. Once the operative has finished in the apartment they will make sure all lights are off and windows are shut in the property before leaving. Permits for work shall also be needed for any late evening works and weekend works. If an operative wishes to work outside of normal working hours mon – fri, then it shall have to be agreed with the main contractor and will need documentation stating this with the appropriate contact numbers and the desired work times and areas.

9. Environment

All NLKI staff will be vigilant of working in their environment. There shall be no eating or drinking on site (except water.) No chemical product shall be poured into any drainage network. When working in an environment where there is a possibility for damage to health i.e. noise or dust, first the operative will try to remove the hazard, secondly try to reduce the hazard and lastly wear PPE to overcome the danger. If PPE will not overcome the issue, the issue must be reported to a NLKI manager and the task will not be undertaken until a suitable resolve has been found.


No vehicle shall be refuelled on site to eliminate the possibility of spillages. If any leaks are found to be coming from a vehicle on site, the traffic marshal must be made aware of the problem and a spill kit must be obtained and used correctly. The responsibility to provide spill kits are of the main contractor. If any vehicle leaving site has overly muddy tyres the main contractor will make allowances for the tyres to be cleaned before the vehicles leaves site to the open highway.


10. Work Activity Risk Assessments

Activity : Delivery Ref

Identified Hazards Key Risks Existing Control Measures/Precautions

Heavy loads (Over 25Kg) Manual handling injury, dropping / damaging of loads

- Loads will be positioned mechanically, to reduce distance of manual handling.

- TILE assessment

- Items to heavy for one person will be team lifted

Access to site Injury, dropping of loads, moving vehicles

- Inspection of pathway from unloading area to delivery site.

- Removing hazards from access route

- Making sure route is well lit

- Using good lifting technique

- TILE assessment

- Banksman to direct deliveries

Moving objects around unloading area

Injury, dropping of loads - TILE assessment

- Loads will be positioned mechanically, to reduce distance of manual handling.

Residual Risk Assessment

Key Risks Accident Accident Residual Risk Further Action Required

Probability Severity Score Factor

Manual handing injury 1 3 3 Low None

Moving vehicles 1 4 4 Medium Banksman required

Dropping of loads 1 2 2 Low None

Other Reference Information

Ref Item ✓ N/A Ref No Ref Item ✓ N/A Ref No

COSHH Assessment

N/A Noise Assessment N/A

Manual Handling Assessment

✓ TILE assessment Training Requirements

N/A

PPE Assessment ✓ Method Statement

Other Specific Requirements

✓ Banksman

Assessed By: Kurt White Planned Assessment Review:

Position: Director Person: Kurt White Date: 01/06/2020

Date: 01/06/2019 Person: Date:

Residual Risk

Accident Probability X Accident Severity = Score Factor Action

Very Likely 4 Reasonably Likely 3

Very Serious 4 Reasonably Serious 3

9 - 16 High Unacceptable Risk. Re-assess to eliminate/ reduce risk to Low/Med Factor

Reasonably Unlikely 2 Very Unlikely 1

Reasonably Moderate 2 Very Minor 1

4 - 8 Med Consider further precautions to reduce risk to Low Factor. Proceed with extra care if unable to reduce to Low Factor

1 - 3 Low No further action required


Activity: Installation of kitchen Ref

Identified Hazards Key Risks Existing Control

Measures/Precautions

Use of portable power tools (drill, jigsaw & circular saw)

Hand injuries, eye injury, electric shock

- Ensuring all tools have a current PAT test certificate

- Ensuring only 110v tools are used

- Making sure loose clothing and hair are clear of moving parts

- Suitable eye protection to be worn if possibility of eye injury

- Maintaining all tools in good condition

- Only using tools which comply with European or British Standards

- Used by competent and trained persons only

Sawing of wood panels Exposure to wood dust - Cutting of wood panels only if necessary

- Operative will wear eye protection and dust mask

- Wood dust will be vacuumed using an extraction unit

- Face fitting training will be given for dust masks

Cleaning of kitchen Exposure to toxic liquid - Area will be cordoned off

- P3 respirator to be used when panel wash is being used

Manual handling Lifting items above head height

- Hat hard must not be worn to enable suitable vision

- Items to heavy will be team lifted

Manual handling Carrying/moving heavy loads

- Heavy loads will be broken down into smaller loads were possible

- Heavy loads will be team lifted




Falling from platform 1 3 3 Low None

Hand Injury 1 2 2 Low None

Eye Injury 1 2 2 Low None

Electric shock 1 3 3 Low None



Exposure to wood dust 1 3 3 Low None

Use of cleaner/panel wash 1 2 2 Low COSHH assessment, use of PPE


Ref Item ✓ N/A Ref No Ref Item ✓ N/A

Ref No



✓ PAT certificate


✓ TILE assessment




Residual Risk




9 – 16 High Unacceptable Risk. Re-assess to eliminate/ reduce risk to Low/Med Factor



4 – 8 Med Consider further precautions to reduce risk to Low Factor. Proceed with extra care if unable to reduce to Low Factor

1 – 3 Low No further action required


Activity : Using hop-up Ref


Working at height - Falling from working platform (hop up)

- Manual handling injury, dropping / damaging of loads

- Weights over 30kg will be team lifted

- Operative will be familiar with his/her platform

- TILE assessment

- Only Hop-ups will be used








COSHH Assessment




N/A






Residual Risk










Activity/Process

Use of loud tools

Ref



Loud noise Injury to hearing - When using tools that create noise levels of above 80dB operatives must use ear protection.

Loud noise Injury to other operatives hearing

- NLKI operatives must close and lock the front door to the apartment whilst using loud tools to prevent others from entering.




Hearing injury 2 1 2 Low None

Hearing injury to others 1 1 1 Low None



COSHH Assessment




✓ Tool box talk

PPE Assessment ✓ Method Statement Other Specific Requirements

N/A




Residual Risk










Activity/Process

Working within the kitchen area without hardhats

Ref



Falling objects Manual handling injury, dropping/damaging of loads

- Only wall units without shelves will be lifted above head height

- No other operatives will working in the kitchen area during installation

- Hardhats are to be worn as soon as kitchen area is left




Manual handling injury 1 3 3 Low None




COSHH Assessment




✓ Tool box talk

PPE Assessment ✓ Method Statement Other Specific Requirements

N/A




Residual Risk










Jemaine Heslop Ref


Sciatica Manual handling injury, possible further risk to health

- No heavy lifting (via manual handling) will be under taken.

- Jemaine cannot lift anything he does not feel comfortable lifting by himself

- TILE assessment

- Back brace must be warn when on site

Moving objects around unloading area

Injury, dropping of loads - TILE assessment

- All heavy loads must be done with the use of a sack barrow or similar device.








COSHH Assessment




N/A



✓ Back brace





11. MANUAL HANDLING TILE TOOL

The use of this form will help to identify any risks associated with a manual handling activity in the workplace and to develop a safe system of work - ONLY SIGNIFICANT MANUAL HANDLING HAZARDS

SHOULD BE ASSESSED.

Task: Delivery of kitchen furniture

Assessor: Kurt White Date: 01/06/2019

Contract: Various Operatives: Delivery team & kitchen fitters

Description of load: Kitchen furniture & appliances

Description of operation (include a separate line drawing or picture if required): Movement of goods from one place to another of varying weights and sizes and distances.

The assessor should consider all of the following questions. If the answer is ‘YES’, place a cross against the question and assess if the level of risk (i.e. the probability of injury occurring) – is it low, moderate or high and place a cross in the relevant box. The colour will help determine which element of the task requires attention: GREEN (low level of risk) the risk of injury is low for the majority of employees; AMBER (moderate level of risk) examine task more closely; RED (high level of risk) prompt action needed. Consider what, if any, remedial action should be taken to reduce the risk and record this on the form.

Questions to consider

TASKS – do they involve: Yes/No Low Moderate High

Holding loads away from the body trunk? NO

Twisting, stooping or reaching upwards? YES ✓

Large vertical movements? NO

Long carrying distances? NO

Strenuous pushing or pulling? NO

Repetitive handling? YES ✓

Insufficient rest or recovery time? NO

A work rate imposed by a process? NO

Team handling? YES ✓

INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY – does the job: Yes/No Low Moderate High

Require unusual capability? NO

Endanger those with a health problem? NO

Endanger pregnant women? NO

Call for special information or training? YES ✓

LOAD – are the loads:

Heavier than 25 kgs? YES ✓

Heavy, bulky or unwieldy? YES ✓

Difficult to grasp, i.e. smooth, wet or slippery? NO

Unstable or unpredictable? NO

Intrinsically harmful, e.g. sharp or hot? NO


ENVIRONMENT –are there:

Space constraints preventing good posture? NO

Uneven, slippery or unstable floors? POTENTIALLY ✓

Variations in the levels of floors or work surfaces? POTENTIALLY ✓

Extremes of temperature, humidity, or air movement? NO

Poor lighting conditions? NO

OTHER FACTORS

Is movement or posture hindered by clothing or PPE? NO

Other? NO

Summary and conclusions:

All tasks operate with a low risk factor, the main area for concern are changing levels in

flooring. As all heavy/large items will be on a sack barrow/trolley and is sometimes easier to

walk backwards and pulling the load rather than pushing, this may create a risk of trips and

falls. To avoid this operatives must be aware of this potential hazard and a survey must be

done of the delivery area before unloading by the project manager.____________________

Possible remedial action / further information:

None required____________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Yes/No Low Moderate High

Is there a significant risk of injury? NO

Signature of assessor: ..................................................................................... Date: 01/06/2019………


Manual Handling TILE Tool The use of this form will help to identify any risks associated with a manual handling activity in the workplace and to develop a safe system of work - ONLY SIGNIFICANT MANUAL HANDLING HAZARDS

SHOULD BE ASSESSED.

Task: Kitchen installation

Assessor: Kurt White Date: 01/06/2019

Contract: Various Operatives: Kitchen fitters

Description of load: Kitchen furniture & appliances, materials and worktops

Description of operation (include a separate line drawing or picture if required): Movement of goods from one place to another of varying weights and sizes and distances.

The assessor should consider all of the following questions. If the answer is ‘YES’, place a cross against the question and assess if the level of risk (i.e. the probability of injury occurring) – is it low, moderate or high and place a cross in the relevant box. The colour will help determine which element of the task requires attention: GREEN (low level of risk) the risk of injury is low for the majority of employees; AMBER (moderate level of risk) examine task more closely; RED (high level of risk) prompt action needed. Consider what, if any, remedial action should be taken to reduce the risk and record this on the form.

Questions to consider

TASKS – do they involve: Yes/No Low Moderate High

Holding loads away from the body trunk? NO

Twisting, stooping or reaching upwards? YES ✓

Large vertical movements? NO

Long carrying distances? NO

Strenuous pushing or pulling? NO

Repetitive handling? YES ✓

Insufficient rest or recovery time? NO

A work rate imposed by a process? NO

Team handling? YES ✓

INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY – does the job: Yes/No Low Moderate High

Require unusual capability? NO

Endanger those with a health problem? NO

Endanger pregnant women? NO

Call for special information or training? YES ✓

LOAD – are the loads:

Heavier than 25 kgs? YES ✓

Heavy, bulky or unwieldy? YES ✓

Difficult to grasp, i.e. smooth, wet or slippery? YES ✓

Unstable or unpredictable? NO

Intrinsically harmful, e.g. sharp or hot? NO

ENVIRONMENT –are there:


Space constraints preventing good posture? NO

Uneven, slippery or unstable floors? POTENTIALLY ✓

Variations in the levels of floors or work surfaces? POTENTIALLY ✓

Extremes of temperature, humidity, or air movement? NO

Poor lighting conditions? NO

OTHER FACTORS

Is movement or posture hindered by clothing or PPE? NO

Other? NO

Summary and conclusions:

All tasks operate with a low risk factor, the main area for concern are changing levels in

flooring. As all heavy/large items will be on a sack barrow/trolley and is sometimes easier to

walk backwards and pulling the load rather than pushing, this may create a risk of trips and

falls. To avoid this operatives must be aware of this potential hazard and a survey must be

done of the delivery area before unloading by the project manager.____________________

Possible remedial action / further information:

None required____________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Yes/No Low Moderate High

Is there a significant risk of injury? NO

Signature of assessor: ..................................................................................... Date: 01/06/2019………


12. Plant and Equipment

All operatives will be trained and have knowledge of their tools and safe working practices prior commence of works. All plant will be PAT tested. All plant will undergo regular noise tests and operatives will be made aware of the noise levels created. Any tools found over 80Db ear protection must be warn (refer to the NLKI noise register for accurate tool noise levels.) All tools will be maintained as per the recommended instructions from the tool manufacturer.

Hop ups – Risk assessment, only 600mm x 600mm platform/tool boxes that are specifically designed to take a person’s weight are to be used.

Carpenter’s hand tools and hand held battery tools

110V Circular Saw

110V Jigsaw

110V Planer

110V Dust Extraction

110V Task Light

110V Extension lead

110V Splitter box

No tool which has a potential risk of vibration damage when used for an 8 hour period will be used. No tool requiring power other that electricity shall be used, unless specifically requested.

13. Waste controls

The main contractor is to provide specifically assigned bins adjacent to the work area on each floor for depositing of general waste (timber offcuts and plastics.) Once NLKI have filled the bins needed they shall be returned to the waste goods area as specified by the main contractor. All COSHH items shall be disposed of and segregated as per data sheets. All waste control will be in accordance with the main contractor’s site Waste Management Plan.

14. Third Party Protection

When working with other trades or members of the public in the immediate vicinity, precautions must be taken to protect third parties. All considerations will be given to the use of barriers and signage if required. NLKI operatives will be required to lock the room to the apartment where they are working if the need to be working behind the door or to stop other operatives entering the room if the operative feels it will be too dangerous for them.


15. Emergency arrangements

As per the main contractor’s Site Safety Plan detailed in the site induction. All operatives should report an accident to any of the site management or a NLKI supervisor or manager. All NLKI managers will hold a First aid qualification and should be contacted in the event of a first aider being needed unless another first aider is known to be closer. All NLKI managers will hold a fire marshal qualification and should be contacted in the event of a fire. A NLKI fire marshal shall only attempt to extinguish the fire if he/she feels capable to do so, no NLKI operative/employee must put themselves in any unnecessary danger.

16. Communication

NLKI will ensure that all operatives understand our method of work as set out in this method statement. Any concerns operatives may have regarding site safety shall be channelled through NLKI management whom if necessary shall pass on the information to the main contractor’s management. This process will also operate in reverse.

17. Storage

NLKI will need to have floors protected before kitchen installation with correx and a dedicated hardboard area. COSHH – All COSHH shall be stored as per stated in the data sheets.

18. Personal protective equipment requirements

The minimum PPE will be safety footwear, hi-visibility vests with NLKI logo or the customer’s logo, hard hats, gloves and eye protection (safety glasses to EN166 standard). If MDF is sawn on-site, a facemask to P3 standard will be worn and wood dust will be extracted using an industrial vacuum cleaner.

See below table for details.


If PPE is damaged or deteriorated it will be replaced immediately. Operatives are to

get replacements from a NLKI supervisor or manager.

19. Power supply

• Main contractor to supply power.

• NLKI to run leads from main contractor’s supplied power points to the place of work.

• Only 110v plant will be used on site.

• All trailing leads are to be raised above head height wherever possible to avoid trip hazards.

20. Evidence of PAT testing

In line with the PUWER (Provision Use Work Equipment Regulations) every item of plant will be inspected on a daily basis before use to ensure the plant is suitable for use and the inspection will be recorded on a weekly basis. All electrical equipment will be PAT tested at least every 3 months and recorded in the site plant register.

21. Lighting

The main contractor is to provide general and emergency lighting. Task lighting to be provided by NLKI as and when it is necessary.

Type Standard Use

Safety Footwear EN345 SBP minimum

Mandatory

High Visibility Vest EN 471: 2003 A1: 2007

Mandatory

Disposable Dust Masks P2

EN 149 When any wood is sawn (Risk assessment)

Safety Helmet EN 397 Mandatory

Eye Protection EN 166 1S Mandatory

Gloves EN 388 Mandatory

Latex Gloves EN 374 Only when using Panel Wash (risk assessment)

Breathing respirator P3

EN 140 Only when using Panel Wash and when cutting timber with mechanical cutting (risk assessment)


22. Working platforms

NLKI will not be working from podiums, only from hop-ups with a 300mm x 600mm or 600mm x 600mm platform or a tool box which has been specifically designed to withstand the weight of one passenger, whilst following the rules written in section 3, Hazard identification – 1. Working at Height.

23. Excavations

NLKI will not be conducting any work which is near any excavation. Any new excavation will be mentioned in the daily briefing so operatives know to stay clear of this area. If any work is needed to be carried out by an excavation a risk assessment will be done prior to work commencing.

24. Fire

In the event of a fire any operative is to raise the alarm to all personnel in the immediate area and the main contractor and evacuate the building. All operatives must go to the fire assembly point mentioned in the site induction and wait until the main contractor authorises re-entry to site.

25. NLKI HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN

Training Requirements

All operatives must have a CSCS card. Site supervisors must have an SSSTS qualification and First Aid. Site Managers must have SMSTS qualification. All operatives must have site induction training before starting work on site. Toolbox talks to be held weekly (minimum.) Morning daily briefings will be held before works are commenced

Materials Delivery

Materials delivery will be by prior arrangement with the customer’s personnel and will be via the agreed access.

First Aid

NLKI’s nominated first aider will be a manager with a First Aid qualification. In the event of an accident the first aider must be notified. All events must be registered within the accident book and reported to site management. There is also a first aid point on site next to the security office at the pedestrian main entrance.

Welfare Facilities

On-site facilities are to be provided by principal contractor.


Escape Routes/Fire Plan

To be explained in the site induction by the main contractor.

Security Arrangements

All operatives’ details will be kept in a locked cabinet in line with GDPR in NLKI head office. Additional Control Measures

It is essential that all personnel report any incident or injury to their manager. The manager will ensure that the details of the incident or injury are reported to the main contractor. Particular care will be taken when unloading the truck and moving components, to ensure that individuals are not at risk from either our, or 3rd party vehicles or equipment. The working area and entry and exit points will be kept clear of packaging materials at all times. The items will be placed in the middle of the kitchen area, so there is clear access around the perimeter of the room. Waste packaging material will be placed in the large bins provided as soon as practicable. Cardboard will be collected together and stored with the flat under fire retardant sheets until it is ready to be removed from site on the next available delivery. NLKI operatives will not enter any exclusion zones, unless they have been issued with a permit to enter.

26. Monitoring and compliance

NLKI management will continually monitor health and safety issues and report any concerns to the main contractor’s management. All staff working on this project must fill in the NLKI Healthcare Questionnaire found in Annex 1


27. Risk Assessment / Method Statement Register All New London Kitchens Installations appointed installers must read the associated safety documentation

before commencing work and are required to sign this register to confirm that they have read and have agreed to abide by the policies, procedures and methods as set out therein.

Contract Name/Number

Additional documentation

PLEASE READ THE NOTICE BELOW BEFORE SIGNING THIS REGISTER I acknowledge that I have read and understood the documentation above before commencing

work. I acknowledge that by signing this register, I agree to abide by the policies, procedures and controls as set out in the documentation.

Name Signature Date RAMS delivered by


28. COSHH assessments

See the following pages for relevant COSHH assessments

Use of BODY 770 ANTISIL (Panel wash) – Refer to attached document.

Use of Silicone sealant – Refer to attached document.

Use of PVA glue – Refer to attached document.

Use of Mitre bond – Refer to attached document.


29. COSHH Register

I fully understand the risks of the COSHH items and know how to handle them.

Name Signature Date COSHH

information given by


30. Annex 1 – New London Kitchens Installations health

questionnaire

Name: Address: Next of kin: Next of kin contact number: Are there any medical conditions that may affect your job role? If yes, give details: Have you ever had any back problems? If yes, give details: Have you ever had any heart problems? If yes, give details: Any other medical conditions NLKI should be made aware of? Signed: Date:


31. Annex 2 – Lifting plan

Lifting Plan Checklist and Method Statement (Tail lift)

Site or Contract: ……………………………. Task description: Kitchen Delivery……….…. Date planned for lift: During all deliveries..….

PRE-PLANNING 1. The load to be lifted;

Size

Shape Centre of gravity and stability Location

Various shapes and sizes ranging from A5 envelope size to 1200(W) x 750(D) x 2100(H.) When lifting cabinets with doors attached the center of gravity will be shifted towards the front of the cabinet. All items over 50Kg will be lifted from the back of the lorry by mechanical means only.

2. Access route for tail lift and space needed on site.

Vehicle to reverse into loading bay/area

3. Operatives to control tail lift. Delivery staff and trained operatives.

4. Maximum load to be lifted in tonnes.

1000Kg

5. Lifting accessories. Side rails to be used while in operation.

6. Expected operating radius in meters.

1-2 metres from the rear of the vehicle.

7. Lift height required, in meters. From ground level to height of vehicle loading area.

8. Ground conditions - foundations, made-up ground, impact loading, etc.

Only to be used on solid ground.

9. Tail lift opening/closing To be completed by delivery staff and trained operatives

10. Maximum permissible goods to be moved per motion

Tail lift is allowed to be full, stacked one level high and leaving a 60cm space from all edges

11. Other factors taken into account. Operator to ensure all operatives are clear whilst tail lift is in operation


METHOD STATEMENT & AUTHORISATION OF LIFTING OPERATION

Task to be carried out. Unloading/Loading of goods for delivery/collection

Length of time tail lift is expected to be in operation

Throughout whole delivery

Explain the control measures required to eliminate or minimise risk to those involved.

Side rails to be used. Operatives to keep clear when in operation Particular attention to payed to keeping limbs away from moving parts

Explain the steps required to eliminate risk to other people. Unloading/loading to be undertaken only by NLKI

operatives without interference from others.

Pre work checks of load. All heavy items will be the appliances which have the weights displayed on the side of the packaging

Confirmation of load details. To be checked with delivery note

Lifting method. Buttons to be pressed either on the control on the outside of the vehicle or on the inside of trailer, both controls are at the back left hand side of the vehicle. Push the up button for the tail lift to go up and down for the tail lift to go down – these are the only options.

Pickup and landing points When the tail lift is fully down it may mean that the tail lift is not level

Sequence of lifting operations Load to be positioned onto the tail lift, all operatives to be kept clear, tail lift to operate.

Authorisation issued by

Name

Kurt White

Signature

The person giving this authorisation confirms that the operators, supervisors and others involved in this lifting operation have taken part in a team briefing at which this method statement was explained and they were given all necessary information and made aware of specific hazards i.e. position of load, loads to be lifted, any excavation, soft ground, overhead cables, etc.

Documents

RISK ASSESSMENTS METHOD STATEMENT OF KITCHEN …