METHOD STATEMENT First Fix Joinery

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1 North West Facilities Ltd Gaerwen Industrial Gaerwen Isle of Anglesey LL60-6HR Tel: Fax: Mobile: Project/Contract CCG Contractor Apollo Property Services Group Site Address Various sites across Gwynedd Project Start Date 14 th November 2011 Expected Duration As per Apollo s program Projected Completion Date As per Apollo s program Document Author Authorised by Authorised by Authorised by (for Client) Name Title Signature Date David Hartley Director 14/11/11 Harriette S Hartley General Manager 14/11/11 Stephen Brazier Site Manager 14/11/11 Emergency Contact Details Contact Tel Mobile Harriette S Hartley Data Protection Statement The information and data provided herein shall not be duplicated, disclosed or disseminated by the recipient in whole or in part for any purpose whatsoever without the prior written permission from North Wales Facilities Ltd, or North West Facilities Ltd. Revision Number DC/04 Revision Date 30 TH October 2011 Page 1 of 7

2 Staff Information Sheet The following method statement has been developed to provide a safe system of work and must be adhered to at all times, any significant deviation from this system must first be authorised by your manager or safety representative. Please read the entire sheet before beginning the procedure, if you have any questions please contact your manager or safety representative. The main hazards to your safety and health are; a) Falling from height b) Injury from incorrect Manual handling. c) Injury from slips trips and falls. d) Contact dermatitis from exposure to wet concrete and dust. e) Disease from standing/stagnant water. f) Injury from the incorrect actions of other contractors on site. g) Injury to members of the public during operations. h) Injury from machine hazards Preventative Measures you must take; a) You must be competent to carry out the task. b) You must NOT carry out this task alone c) Barriers erected at entrances and around the work area if deemed necessary by the foreman or safety officer to protect tenants. d) You must not lift beyond your capabilities, get help if necessary. e) Visitors and other members of staff are prohibited from entry unless accompanied by competent person, all visitors issued with personal protective equipment f) You must read and be familiar with the Safety Data Sheets for concrete which contains first aid, fire fighting, and accidental release measures. Personal Protective Equipment you must wear; a) Safety Glasses b) Dust mask c) Overalls d) Gloves e) Safety boots Revision Number DC/04 Revision Date 30 TH October 2011 Page 2 of 7

3 Environmental Protection Measures you must take; a) You must dispose of waste and spoil to the designated area or skip provided for waste. Quality Control; a) Adhere strictly to the following procedure to ensure quality of service b) If in doubt contact your manager for clarification before proceeding. Task Description 1 This method statement describes the work process for the removal of existing guttering, facia, soffit board and barge board, the inspection and making good of any damaged areas found during dismantling, and the replacement of same in new materials. 2 This Method statement describes the work process for the installation of new kitchens and Bathrooms and the refurbishment and flooring preparation, installation of new skirting boards In the kitchens and bathrooms, It also deals with any minor joinery fixes and installations of new, doors and casings, removal and replacement of rotten timber floor and ceiling joists, and the inspection and making good of any damaged areas found during dismantling, and the replacement of same in new materials. Staff & Training The projects will be carried out by staff from NWF. All members of staff are experienced and hold the following qualifications; List Qualifications. A site manager will be appointed to each contract who will be responsible for quality and safety. Apprentices and young workers will be supervised and are not allowed to carry out tasks for which they have not been trained Revision Number DC/04 Revision Date 30 TH October 2011 Page 3 of 7

4 PPE All site workers will wear Safety boots Hi Visibility Vests, Hard Hats, If required and protective clothing at all times, other items of PPE such as eye protection, and gloves are available to be worn as and when necessary. Preparation & Induction A risk assessment will be carried out for all tasks which will be discussed with members of staff and the sub contractors, any queries or concerns will be raised with the contract manager who will ensure it is dealt with. Staff and sub contractors will be inducted onto site by the principle contractor and will follow all site rules and safety procedures. Welfare The principle contractor is responsible for providing adequate washing, toilet, drying and refreshment facilities for NWF staff and sub-contractors, Apollo Property Services Group staff and contractors are responsible for ensuring that such welfare facilities are maintained in a clean and wholesome manner. First Aid It is the responsibility of all sub contractors to ensure adequate first aid provision for its staff. Adequate means provision of a trained first aider, suitable first aid equipment and/or the provision of an appointed person at the minimum. A trained first aider will be a suitable person who has attended an HSE approved course of at least four days' duration and he/she will re-train at least every three years on a course of not less than two days. An Appointed Person is a person provided by the employer to take charge of the situation (e.g. to call an ambulance) if a serious injury/illness occurs in the absence of a first aider. The Appointed Person can render emergency first aid if trained to do so. Often principle contractors will ensure sufficient first aid cover for sites under their control Revision Number DC/04 Revision Date 30 TH October 2011 Page 4 of 7

5 Background and preparation Inductions PPE required Permits to work Machinery shutdown and lock off procedures Site Access and Egress Material Handling Manual Handling Scaffold & Access to height Welfare and first aid Work at Height Working from ladders and steps Safety of other contractors and members of the public Step by step procedure FLOOR JOISTS 1. Measure up number & lengths of floor joist required 2. Collect lengths of wood from storage area and take to cutting area 3. Check joists for straightness, do not use bowed joists 4. Cut joists to required lengths 5. Fit joist hangers in position as per contract drawings (if to be used) 6. Level joists using spirit level or theodolite 7. Lay temporary platform for use as work area or lay weather protective safedeck boards as per drawings 8. Lift the first floor joists into position using the telescopic handler if available, if Not ensure good manual handling techniques are observed 9. Level joists using spirit level or theodolite 10. Lay first floor temporary platform for use as work area or lay weather protective safedeck boards as per drawings ROOF TRUSSES Revision Number DC/04 Revision Date 30 TH October 2011 Page 5 of 7

6 1. Bolt timber 100x100 timber wall plate to inside of party parapet wall as per architect drawings using m12 Rawl-bolts at 600mm ctrs 2. Lift roof trusses up the outside of the scaffolding using a crane of telehoist and place in the centre of the wall plates, manually distribute to the point of use 3. Fix roof trusses to 100x100 timber wall plate using supplied cleats by screwing into timber 4. Work from centre of roof to both gable ends ensuring trusses are level and at correct centres 5. Fit storm bracings and cross ties to roof trusses 6. Measure and cut the barge boards and fix to the end truss with proprietary fixings 7. Measure and cut the facia boards & fix to the rafter feet with proprietary fixings 8. Measure and Cut the Soffits to size and fix STAIRCASE 1. Ensure staircase in position ready for fitting 2. Cut bottoms of strings square to sit on floor 3. Cut top strings over trimmer joists to hold stairs in position 4. Fix though strings into the wall to secure stairs using supplied fixing screws 5. Fix under third tread from bottom using small stud frame to give support 6. Check stairs for strength and fully test before handover WINDOW / EXTERIOR DOOR FRAMES 1. Ensure damp proof membrane is in position 2. Test fit the frame and shave down if necessary 3. Fit the frame, test for level sill 4. Temporary wedge the frame in place in preparation for fixing and check for plumb 5. Drill the fixing holes and screw fix with raw plugs or frame fixings 6. Cut the interior sill to size and fix with propriety fixings Revision Number DC/04 Revision Date 30 TH October 2011 Page 6 of 7

7 STUD WALLS 1. Mark out the position of the internal walls as per the site plan 2. Measure and cut the Ceiling Plate 3. Nail fix the Ceiling Plate through into the joists 4. Measure and cut the Sole Plate 5. Nail fix the Sole Plate ensuring they are plumb with the Ceiling Plate 6. Mark out the position of the Studs on both the Ceiling Plate & Sole Plate 7. Measure each stud and mark up in case of any variation 8. Skew nail each stud both top and bottom and check for vertical with the spirit level 9. Mark out the position for the horizontal noggins as per site plan 10. Nail fix the horizontal noggins 11. Measure and cut to size the interior door frames 12. Nail to stud frame ensuring frame is square and plumb 13. Ensure area is left safe at end of each shift 14. Remove all waste and dispose of as per local authority guidelines Kitchen Install 1. Mark out all position fixes as per site drawings 2. Measure and cut TBC Revision Number DC/04 Revision Date 30 TH October 2011 Page 7 of 7