Pre Construction Information & Risk Assessment

Pre Construction Information

Client Name Carolyn and Dave Black
Project Reference 1712
Title Alterations to ground floor flat
Address 55/1 Colinton Road
Edinburgh
Postcode EH10 5EE
Date 24-01-2018

Project Decription
Removal of internal structural partition.
Alteration and replacement of external fenestration.
Removal and instalation of bathroom.
The works include structural works and services works.

Key Dates
The programme for the work is yet to be agreed.
A two week planning and mobilisation period will be allowed for.

Project Design Team

Architect & Principal Designer
Somner Macdonald Architects
Contact Tom Armistead, ta@somnermacdonald.co.uk, 0131 558 7575.

Structural Engineer
Burnt Siena Structures
Contact John Watt, burntsiena@mac.com, 0131 667 0572

Extent & Location of Existing Information

There is no existing health and safety file.
This information includes existing and proposed architectural drawings, architectural schedules, risk assessment,
Digital copies can obtained by contacting Somner Macdonald Architects.

Project Arrangements

Planning & Managing the Work

It is not foreseen that the project will exceed 500 person days in length, HSE has not been
The Principal Contractor is responsible for planning, supervising and carrying out the works.
The Principal Contractor is assumed to take on the client duties as well as their own as set
The Principal Contractor must prepare a Construction Phase Plan.
Refer also the contract preliminaries for further information.

Communication
 Comminucation with the design team is encouraged, by email, phone and regular site

Access Arrangements
The building is unoccupied and will be for the duration of the works.
The only access is from Colinton Road.
The street, gardens, and communal hallway must be protected and any damage made
good upon completion.

Site Hoarding & Security

The site is to be separated from adjacent properties and the public pavement and road.
The site must be secure. No unauthorised persons are allowed on site.
Visitors must make arrangements in advance, including clients and design team members.
A sign in & out policy should be operated by the Principal Contractor.
The site must be secured at weekends and at night.

Welfare Facilities
The existing facilities will either be removed as part of the work or are not allowed to be
The Prinipal Contractor must make provision for temporary accommodation and welfare

Permit to Work Systems

Principal contractors are responsible for managing works on site.
No hot works are allowed due to the nature of the existing fabric.

Fire Precautions & Means of Escape

Fire extinguishers must be provided on each level.
Escape is via the main entrance or rear doors to street and garden level.

Smoking & Parking

No smoking is permitted within the site area.
No parking is permitted within the site area or on the street adjacent to the street.
Permit & metered parking is available on Napier Road.

Safety & Health Hazards

Please refer to the risk assessment below.

Significant Design & Construction Hazards

An asbestos survey is to be carried out prior to work starting on site organised by the client.
All asbestos containing materials identified in the surveywill be removed and an air quality test carried out.
The air quality test results will be forwarded prior to the comencement or works.

Risk Assessment
Item Hazard is present? Who is at risk? What controls do you have?

Exposure to asbestos Potential Contractors & visitors All asbestos containing

materials will be removed by
registered contractors prior to
work starting.
Fragile Materials Yes. Large glazed fized
screen and doorset.
Work done previously by Yes. Full extent of work is
others unknown.
CL access Yes.
Live Services Yes. Live electricity, gas and Contractors & visitors
water on site.
Special Excavations No.
Falls from height Yes. There are works to the Contractors & visitors
roof and above ground floor.
Collapse of structures Yes. There are structural
works involved.
Other dangers on site Due to the tight site, special Contractors & visitors
care will be needed to
manage materials and waste.
Contractors & visitors Mechanical lifting may be
required for glass windows &
doors. A method statement
for instalation of large format
glazing should be supplied to
the Architect prior to works
commencing. Temporary
protection will be required
until completion.
Contractors Ensure care is taken during
downtakings. Power, gas and
water are all shut off and
made safe.
Visitors Visits by appointment only.
Contractor to ensure that
spare PPE is available for
visitors (design team
members should have their
own).
Power, gas and water to be
shut off and made safe.
Client to negotiate consent to
erect scaffolding when
rerquired. Scaffolding to be
erected by competent
persons to HSE guidelines.
Contractors & visitors Contractor to ensure
temporary works design is
progressed in good time and
adhered to.
Contractor will need to give
carefull consderation to
planning the work, deliveries
and uplifts so that access and
egress are not impinged and
safe workingn conditions are
maintained.