Kingframe Steel Framing System ("SFS") Infill & Oversail - CDM Design Risk Assessment

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1 , Likely () Major Injury () <2 (Low) Controlled 2 (Medium) extra controls >0 (High) Unacceptable.0 Persons Prob' Exposed Rating Control Measures Required by Designer to Reduce Action Rating 1 Introduction to construction site and site logistics,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,gas and other utilities Carry out site induction for all operatives covering site rules MC and logistics, welfare facilities, fire and emergency procedures. Ensure operators are competent to carry out task. Sign f method statement and risk assessments. Ensure access to site is free from obstruction or contaminants. Identify CDM duty holders and communicate details other CDMC contractors associated with the site. 1 2 Clearance installation site,,,,, Weill's disease,, Ensure installation area is free from obstruction. All services and utilities such as gas, electric and water are clearly identified and isolated where necessary. Communicate details site transport pedestrian segregation plan and agree common control measures. Communicate details installation method statement with other contractors and agree common control measures. Wear appropriate PPE. MC IC 1 3 Site Access,,,Excavations and ground work Ensure on site transport plan is in place that is suitable for f loading product. Ensure pedestrian access is segregated from main transport route Product to be designed to accommodate site logistics and site restrictions. Consideration to be given to type transport required for product. MC 1 4 Ordering SFS,,, Ensure that materials are ordered in accordance with Kingspan drawings, noting any special section lengths required. Consider site access and handling constraints - raise any handling or access issues with Kingspan prior to placing order Identify primary means site f-loading as part the order process IC 1 Kingframe SFS Infill and Oversail - Design Assessment (v) Page 1 9 Pages

2 Likely () Major Injury () <2 (Low) Controlled 2 (Medium) extra controls >0 (High) Unacceptable.0 Persons Prob' Exposed Rating Control Measures Required by Designer to Reduce Action 6 Transportation SFS bundles and components to site Off-loading components,,,,,,,,,,,structural Defects,, Rating SFS sections shall be bundled subject to achieving a safe load. Bundles to be loaded to ensure stability and security during transport. Details weight and customer contract number shall be displayed upon each bundle. The bundles shall have suitable lifting points that will afford safe f loading whilst minimising to working at height. The transport contractor shall ensure that the loads are transported from the manufacturing unit to the construction site in accordance with the requirements the Road Traffic Act 1998 and other associated UK and EU legislation. Prior to any lifting operation ensure lifting plan is agreed and appointed person is in place. Ensure f loading equipment is fit for purpose and ground conditions are suitable for the task. On site method statement and risk assessments shall be completed for the lift. Hierarchy control measures as follows: Use telehandlers, use overhead tower or mobile crane, on site gantry or mobile steps to access slinging points, on site unloading bay, fall arrest system built into trailer, air bags around trailer, use footed ladders with 3 point contact to access lift points. Collective control measures as detailed above. Consider inclement weather conditions in particular high winds with regard to lifting operations. 1 IC 1 Kingframe SFS Infill and Oversail - Design Assessment (v) Page 2 9 Pages

3 ,Site Operatives,23/04/2013, Likely () Major Injury () <2 (Low) Controlled 2 (Medium) extra controls >0 (High) Unacceptable.0 Persons Prob' Exposed Rating Control Measures Required by Designer to Reduce Action Rating 7 Storage components on site,,,inclement weather conditions, 2 Agree suitable secure storage area located in vicinity installation area. Components to be stored on level ground away from water to avoid damage. Any damage can seriously affect the structural integrity the building and should be reported to Kingspan for a technical assessment to be carried out. Ensure steel is stored on bearers and not sat directly on the floor. Product to be stacked in a safe manner and secured to prevent toppling. The method storage should take into account safe access to lifting points to avoid additional control measures. Wear appropriate PPE - SFS stud and track will always have sharp edges and is strong on impact, so suitable gloves must be worn and care taken when moving product around. MC / IC Preparing the slab prior to installation,,,inclement weather conditions,,portable tools and appliances Check dimensional positions any penetrations required through the slab i.e. stairs well and lift shafts. Mark out areas which will require cordoning f and areas where walls are to be installed. Set up local exclusion zones to prevent unauthorised access where necessary. Ensure slab is free from obstruction and all unwanted materials have been removed from installation area. Ensure collective fall prevention mechanisms and edge protection are provided when exposed to working at height. MC / IC 1 Kingframe SFS Infill and Oversail - Design Assessment (v) Page 3 9 Pages

4 Likely () Major Injury () <2 (Low) Controlled 2 (Medium) extra controls >0 (High) Unacceptable.0 Persons Prob' Exposed Rating Control Measures Required by Designer to Reduce Action Rating 9 Installation steel to form SFS walls,,,,,,,,,,,, 2 Complete on site risk assessment. Only Kingspan SFS approved installers to carry out installation - arrange training if required. Erect walls to Kingspan drawings and installation/technical manuals ensuring that correct specification is followed. Take account project related risks highlighted on drawings. Use MEWPS where required, ensure stability ground and protect MEWP from coming into contact with other plant and equipment. Only competent persons to operate MEWPS. Provide edge protection or fall arrest on slab to eliminate risk from falling at height. Use approved tools and appliances and PAT testing where applicable. Support SFS in final position using temporary bracing until fixing is complete. Observe good manual handling techniques and use kinetic lifting. Wear appropriate PPE (refer to installation manual) For oversail systems. Consider primary means access (MEWP, scaffold, local logistics etc.), install brackets first and consider fixing temporary support zed bar to stud web to temporarily seat studs onto brackets. Ensure that studs are adequately fixed in temporary state - consider temporary tek fixing to brackets before final bolting. Note that any temporary teks need to be removed if they impede movement at slotted cleats. IC 1 10 Installation steel to form SFS openings,,,,,, 2 Complete on site risk assessment. Only Kingspan SFS approved installers to carry out installation - arrange training if required. Erect openings to Kingspan drawings and installation/technical manuals ensuring that correct specification is followed. IC Take account project related risks highlighted on drawings. 1 Ensure all sections installed are full length unless design specifically states otherwise. Use mechanical lifting aids where practical for installation any heavy component parts. Kingframe SFS Infill and Oversail - Design Assessment (v) Page 4 9 Pages

5 ,Site Operatives Likely () Major Injury () <2 (Low) Controlled 2 (Medium) extra controls >0 (High) Unacceptable.0 Persons Prob' Exposed Rating Control Measures Required by Designer to Reduce Action Rating 11 Access Equipment,,,,,,Stumbling, falling, slipping,,structural Defects As SFS is stick built on site suitable precautions must be taken to prevent falls. General access scaffolds should be provided whenever practicable. Scaffold should be designed, erected, altered and dismantled only by a competent person under supervision and in accordance with the scaffold designer's details. assessment to be provided by the scaffolding supplier/designer. NEVER cut away head and base tracks to fix scaffold at SFS jamb stud positions. If in doubt, contact Kingspan for guidance. Other means safe access include: MEWP's, mast climbers and mobile towers and should be maintained fit for purpose as prescribed within PUWER 98. Consideration to be given to site conditions before selecting access equipment. MC / IC 1 12 Installation external Façade Systems and cladding,,,portable tools and appliances, assessment to be provided by facades manufacturer/designer. SFS designed to have facade fixed back to 600cts unless noted otherwise on drawings, if this is not the case, Kingspan SBS to be informed immediately. MC / IC 1 13 Working with hazardous materials,, Specify only low risk substances where possible. Use water based adhesives where practicable. All substances used in the construction shall be accompanied by COSHH assessments and communicated to the installation team and other contractors on site. Details any hazardous substances used in the construction shall be included in the Health and Safety File IC / MC / and issued to the Client accordingly. CDMC Follow control measures detailed in COSHH assessments for products such as glues, sealants, cement based materials and fire pro boarding. Wear appropriate PPE. Dispose any hazardous substances in accordance with the COSHH data sheet and associated risk assessment. 1 Kingframe SFS Infill and Oversail - Design Assessment (v) Page 9 Pages

6 Likely () Major Injury () <2 (Low) Controlled 2 (Medium) extra controls >0 (High) Unacceptable Rating.0 Persons Prob' Exposed Rating Control Measures Required by Designer to Reduce Action Avoid unnecessary cutting steel on site by ordering to required length - consider local site HAVs and noise assessment. Use drills and other tools and appliances fitted with silencers. Avoid use compressed air powered tools. Construct site security perimeter fencing out sound absorption material, i.e. timber boarding. 14 Ensure operators wear appropriate hearing protection and Operating tools and local noise warning signs are posted in areas where noise is appliances, mobile,,,,workplace likely to exceed the mandatory levels. plant and other 2 transport, Ensure all equipment is fit for purpose and is inspected prior equipment during to use. Only competent trained persons to operate plant, construction process equipment and machinery. Ensure portable hand held electrical tools are 110v and PAT tested. Ensure sufficient means communication is maintained with others when operating plant and equipment and reversing mobile plant is kept to a minimum. Obey site speed limits and adhere to site traffic management plan. Wear appropriate PPE required for the task. IC / MC 1 1 to adverse weather conditions including to UV radiation,,,excavations and ground work Design the structure in a manner that minimises to the elements as quickly and safely as possible. Ensure installation teams are wearing appropriate protective clothing to suit weather conditions - wet weather clothing for winter months that is non permeable. Teams to be provided with barrier creams and sunglasses to reduce to the sun, especially when working with reflective materials such as foil faced insulation and decking. Where windy conditions prevail ensure provision is in place to monitor wind speed in particular when working at height, on MEWPS, using the overhead crane or scaffolding. MC / IC 1 16 Generation and removal waste materials,,,,hazardous substances,, Adhere to site waste management plan. Eliminate waste on site where possible. Waste to be segregated and placed in skips available on site. Observe good housekeeping and do not store flammable waste in areas potential ignition source. All waste to be disposed by licensed waste carrier and records waste consignment notes retained as required by regulation. IC / MC 1 Kingframe SFS Infill and Oversail - Design Assessment (v) Page 6 9 Pages

7 Site Operatives,,, Likely () Major Injury () <2 (Low) Controlled 2 (Medium) extra controls >0 (High) Unacceptable.0 Persons Prob' Exposed Rating Control Measures Required by Designer to Reduce Action Rating 17 Cleaning and maintenance the building,,,,,,gas and other utilities, 2 Ensure access for maintenance is detailed in the design the building. Ensure that details products used in construction the building are passed on to the client (refer to O&M manual). Where access is needed onto areas such as the ro, fall prevention mechanisms should be included in the design. IC / MC 1 18 Demolition and disposal,,,,portable tools and appliances,,,,excavations and ground work,,gas and other utilities Ensure that demolition is carried out by qualified competent contractor in accordance with an associated risk assessment and method statement. Refer to guidance in Kingspan O&M manual and original design drawings. Contact Kingspan for up to date guidance. Ensure the demolition is carried out in accordance with relevant codes and standards. MC / CDMC 1 19 Additional notes for SFS used as edge protection at openings Working at height,, Stumbling, falling, slipping Where SFS cill height is lower than 1000mm above floor level, it is too low to be considered as edge protection. Additional protection methods must be provided. MC / CDMC 1 20 Additional notes for the formation SFS areas around ro lights., Workplace Transport, Working at height,,,,inclement weather conditions, An on-site risk assessment and method statement shall be completed by the contractor. Installation shall be carefully planned to ensure safe systems access and protection against falls are implemented. Pre-assemble components at ground level and lift into position as one unit if possible. Provide a safe working platform around the perimeter ro together with measures to mitigate the distance fall should one occur. Use following hierarchy control systems: Use edge protection supplemented by products such as Trad deck, oxford safety landing system, bean bags, safety net and fall arrest system should be considered. Refer to Health and Safety in Ro Work (HSG 33 for further guidance). All fall prevention and arrest systems to be install by fully trained competent persons. IC 1 Kingframe SFS Infill and Oversail - Design Assessment (v) Page 7 9 Pages

8 RISK ASSESSMENT METHOD RISK =HxP where H=HAZARD SEVERITY P=PROBABILITY, or LIKELIHOOD OF OCCURRENCE (taking into account control measures, number people exosed and frequency ) HAZARD SEVERITY Death 4 Major long term illness / absence 3 Medium, possibly lost time accident 2 Minor 1 Trivial LIKELIHOOD OF OCCURRENCE Taking Account : Number people exposed to the hazard Frequency the activity / operation / Almost Certain 4 Very Likely 3 Possible 2 Unlikely 1 Remote

9 RISK SCALE Factor Description Recommendations / Action Required 0-6 Low Generally acceptable, but all employees should be aware what the critical controls are and how they affect their safety. 8-9 Medium Further controls required to reduce risk to an acceptable level May require additional physical controls, or a training and education campaign with improved supervision or procedures High More physical controls required. Method or equipment unacceptable Very High Undertake urgent review. ACTION BY MC = MAIN CONTRACTOR; IC = INSTALLATION CONTRACTOR; = KINGSPAN STEEL BUILDING SOLUTIONS; CDMC = PROJECT CDM COORDINATOR ALL RISKS SHOULD BE MINIMIZED ALL PRACTICABLE MEANS SHOULD BE USED TO REDUCE RISK. RISK CONTROLS Hierachy Control. They are listed in order effectiveness, with level 1 the most effective (and preferable). Several controls can be used in conjunction with each other for maximum effect and safety. Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Eliminate or Avoid Avoid activity or method. Find an alternative method to avoid to hazard e.g. Mechanical substitution, automation. Substitute hazard with lesser hazard Utilise a specialist. (Sub contract) Physical Control e.g. Interlocks, relief valves, guards, etc. Isolate hazard from people or Isolate people from hazard Limit to hazard Method Control e.g. Safe working procedures Supervision, instruction, training Hazard Warning e.g. notices, warning lights, alarms. Personal Protective Equipment.