Method Statement prepared for Refurbishing works at British High

Commission

Prepared by: Archimed Projects

Date: October 2013

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Tender Stage Method Statement

DESCRIPTION OF WORKS AND LOCATION

This methods statement relates to the refurbishing works at the Residence of British High
Commission .

This method statement describes how Archimed Projects propose to conduct these works
efficiently, with minimal inconvenience and with the maximum safety possible for both the
company`s personnel and the passers-by.

INTRODUCTION

This report is based on current information and is subject to change as the project evolves.
This report describes the proposed outline programme and key activities .

PROGRAM OF WORKS

The total duration of this project, as being indicated in our program of works in Gantt form
is that of 6 weeks and will compromise in the following stages:

1. Mobilisation and identification of safety hazards

2. Safety precautions set up
3. Electrical
4. Plastering
5. Painting
6. Tiling

PLANT AND EQUIPMENT TO BE USED

The plant and equipment considered to be used during the early stages of this project, to
carry out the finishing works.

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Table 1 Estimated type of Plant/Machinery during Phases of Project

Delivery Trucks


Skips


Power Tools


Air Compressors

Jigger

Concrete Pumps
Crane

Hand tools

Scaffolding

MANPOWER

The manpower/labour considered to be used is indicated in Table 2.

Table 2 Estimated Manpower during Project

Phase Task/Job Manpower

Finishes Works Senior Works Manager 1
Finishes Works Electrician 1
Finishes Works Tile Layers 2
Finishes Works Truck drivers 1
Finishes Works Painters 3
Finishes Works Plasterers 2

SUPERVISION

The Works Manager will carry out a pre-start check with all employees ensuring that they
have the correct PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), and understand the relevant Risk
assessments/Method statements etc. A checklist is used for recording this information. The
site supervisor will ensure that employees and self employed labour will comply with the
requirements of the Health and Safety at Work etc and other relevant Legislation including
our Health and Safety Policies. Before commencement of work, the specific site supervisor
will attend the on site induction to highlight any onsite procedures, risks including those
that may be created by fellow contractors and emergency procedures.

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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

All site personnel will be issued with standard personal protective equipment. Each
operative will have general protection issued by the Site Supervisor dependent upon the
work in hand. Safety wear will comprise of the following:
Hard hats, gloves, ear and eye defenders, nasal protection against high volume of dust,
dermal protection to exposed vulnerable areas and footwear against risk of penetration and
impact, high visibility vests/jackets.

INSPECTION AND MONITORING

Daily monitoring of all operations will be undertaken by the Site Supervisor taking any
necessary action. Corrective actions and disciplinary actions are always recorded. Archimed
Projects will ensure that our activities do not cause other contractors or visitors to site any
risk to their health and safety.

SAFTEY OF THIRD PARTIES

Archimed Projects will work with other contractors on site to ensure co-operation on safety
matters. To ensure persons are not at risk while work is in progress, entry to the work area
must be agreed with Archimed Projects workmen or supervisor.

ACCIDENT PROCEDURE

In the event of any accident occurring, a standard procedure will be adopted. For all injuries
a detailed record will be maintained on site. Minor injuries will be treated in situ, if possible,
by utilising a standard first aid kit available on site. More serious injuries will be treated by a
suitably qualified off site party. In either event all parties requiring notification will receive it
depending upon the level of injury and the circumstances which they occurred, all accidents
will be thoroughly investigated by the Site Manager and Safety Officer. He will assess the
degree of competence adopted, as to whether the incident is likely to re-occur if the
methods adopted are continued to be used. Any such changes to the methods of working
will be immediately reported to the Supervisory Officer, complete with a revised method
statement and associated risk assessment.

HOURS OF WORK

Works will be carried out during normal working hours i.e. Monday to Friday between 7.00
to 16.00, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.

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PRE-SITE PREPERATION WORKS

The Engineer is to ensure that we have access to any relevant up to date drawings of the
site and any details of risk areas including other contractors’ work that may impede into our
working area.

METHODOLOGY

Mobilisation and hoarding

The site shall be hoarded by fencing wall of a minimum height of 2.4m where required.
Facilities will be brought on site for the use of workers during the project as required.
Internal setting out would be carried out (of all works) after a site meeting with the
Architect and client. All precautions would be taken and applied as necessary. All required
equipment would be organised on site.

Finishing Works

Finishing works such as painting and pointing are done with our highly skilled in-house
team. All materials which would be used on-site may be checked and verified by the
architect in-charge to ensure that they meet required technical specifications and achieve a
top quality finish.

Clearing of site

Clearing of site shall be done on a daily basis. All resultant material will then be dumped at
authorised landfills or dumping sites by means of trucks and skips.

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