HEALTH & SAFETY METHOD STATEMENT - Planning enquiry

QUINN CONSTRUCTION

LIMITED

HEALTH & SAFETY METHOD STATEMENT

PROJECT: MERCURY HOUSE

TASK: SOFT STRIP

SECTION 1 BRIEFING REGISTER

SECTION 2 SCOPE OF WORKS

SECTION 3 ACCESS & EGRESS

SECTION 4 LIGHTING

SECTION 5 PLANT & EQUIPMENT

SECTION 6 PPE

SECTION 7 MATERIALS

SECTION 8 SEQUENCE OF WORK

SECTION 9 HAZARDS & RISKS

SECTION 10 TECHNICAL INFORMATION

SECTION 11 EMERGENCY ARRANGEMENTS

SECTION 12 TRAINING

SECTION 13 SUPERVISION

SECTION 14 HOUSEKEEPING

APPENDIX 1 RISK ASSESSMENTS

THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS METHOD STATEMENT IS TO ENSURE THAT THIS TASK WILL BE CARRIED

OUT IN A CONTROLLED AND SAFE MANNER.

This document identifies and describes the following:

Hazards and risks associated

with carrying out the works

Any prohibited actions or

methods

The mandatory sequence and methodology to follow

Competencies and skills that

are required to carry out the

task

Personal Protective

Equipment (PPE) that is to

be utilised

Tools, equipment and materials that are required to carry out the works

How the completed works

are inspected, approved and

recorded

Emergency and first aid

procedures

All operatives carrying out these works shall sign the briefing sheet to verify that they have read and understood

this document and that they shall implement the works in accordance with this method statement.

QUINN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED

QCL - Method Statement - Soft Strip Page 1 of 22

1. BRIEFING REGISTER

Contract: Mercury House

SITE OPERATIVE

NAME

INDUCTION TRAINING

COMPLETED DATE

METHOD STATEMENT

BRIEFING DATE

SIGNATURE SITE

OPERATIVE

SIGNATURE SITE

SUPERVISOR

The Site Supervisor following induction training completed by the Principal Contractor is

to brief each operative on the contents of the Method Statement and this is to be recorded

and documented as above.



2. SCOPE OF WORK

The purpose of this Method Statement is to provide information on the safe procedures to

be followed for the soft strip of all areas back to the shell prior to the refurbishment of

Mercury House.

3. ACCESS & EGRESS

Access and egress to and from the work location will be by following designated routes as

indicated in the construction phase health and safety plan. Access to the site will only be

permitted following induction training.

4. LIGHTING

Works will normally be maintained in daylight hours only. Provisions for additional

lighting will be made as required depending on local conditions and time of year. Site

lighting will be as far as practicable 110v only.

5. PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Plant and equipment used for the scope of the works will include the following:

▪ Hand Tools.

▪ Disc Cutters / Abrasive Wheels.

▪ Mobile Towers.

▪ Gas Cutting Equipment.

▪ Ladders.

▪ All are to be operated in compliance with PUWER 98 guidelines/regulations

MINI - EXCAVATORS

Certification will be maintained on site for excavators in accordance with the requirements

of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 together with the Lifting

Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998. This will include weekly

inspections of plant and equipment together with 12 month thorough examination.

Copies of all drivers’ certificates will be produced on request.

SKID STEER LOADERS

Skid Steer Loaders provided to site will be maintained in accordance with the Provision

and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 and evidence will be maintained of weekly

inspections.

SUPPORT WORK FOR STRUCTURES

We will maintain adequate supply of support work materials and equipment to support

structures where necessary.



PLANT & TOOL STORAGE

In order to maintain security our equipment will be left in a secure condition and any tools

and equipment used will be either removed from site or again stored in a secure condition.

All diesel to be stored in a bunded tank/double skinned tank.

6. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Personal equipment will be provided and used in accordance with the Personal Protective

Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 to include the following:

Mandatory PPE to be worn at all times in the working area:

Hard Helmet Safety Boots Hi-Visibility

Clothing

The additional PPE indicated below is also required to carry out this specific task:

Gloves Ear Defenders Eye Protection Face Shield Face mask Respirator Harness Other

▪ All demolition operatives shall wear the mandatory PPE including glasses and gloves.

▪ All burning operatives shall wear the mandatory PPE and the appropriate PPE for

cutting steel.

▪ All burning operatives shall wear face shields.

▪ Dust masks will be available should dust levels become excessive or as personal

preference.

7. MATERIALS

The following materials are to be encountered within the context of the works:

▪ Scrap Metal.

▪ Plasterboard.

▪ Wooden skirting’s, architrave, doors and door linings.

▪ Ceiling Tiles.

▪ Electrical wiring and conduit.

▪ General pipe work for heating and water supply.

▪ Glass.

▪ General Dust.



8. SEQUENCE OF WORK

8.01 Our works will initially consist of a survey of the area to ensure it is satisfactory

for the commencement of works to include access and egress from the work area

together with the location of any services.

8.02 The building will be checked to ensure that electric and gas supplies are

terminated. If these supplies are still live care will be taken when working in the

proximity.

8.03 The building will be soft stripped of internal fixtures and fittings, internal

partitions, non-load bearing walls, suspended ceilings, floor coverings, redundant

mechanical and electrical plant and services, etc.

8.04 Isolation / Dead Work Certificates will be used to identify all dead services and the

location of any live services.

8.05 This work will be carried out using men with hand held tools and small mechanical

plant.

8.06 Soft strip will be carried out in a controlled manner to produce pulses of each

waste type, this will reduce the need for a secondary sorting of waste streams

outside the building and reduce the amount of debris that is on site at any given

point.

8.07 One gang will be working progressively down the buildings and progressively

clearing each floor to prevent a build up of combustible materials.

8.08 Strict site management protocols will be put in place to prevent the drop zone

being used whilst the debris pile at the bottom is being cleared.

8.09 The upper floors of the drop zone will be fenced off to physically prevent any

debris being dropped whilst the bottom is being cleared, this will be controlled by

the use of two way radios, and clearance will not begin until the Supervisor is

satisfied that it is safe to do so. Floors that are not being used as drop zones will

have the lift doors locked off. These doors can only then be opened using the

correct key which is held by the Site Management,

8.010 The drop zones will be kept clear using a mini excavator and Bobcats to move the

waste outside where it will be processed and placed directly into skips for

recycling.

8.011 Before any works commence within an area where a live service is to be kept live,

the service will be traced and it will be marked up in red. The personnel

undertaking the work in the area will be informed by a tool box talk that will be

given by the Supervisor. After the toolbox talk has been given the personnel will

be walked the route of the service that is to remain.

8.012 The soft stripping of the building will be done in 2 phases. The first phase will be

the removal of all of the loose material. Fittings and fixtures will be removed next.

This shall include all doors, doorframes, partitions, ceiling and floor tiles, all other



floor coverings and skirting. These will be removed by using hand tools such as

mattocks and sledgehammers.

8.013 Prior to removing the above the area will be inspected to ensure that there are no

hidden services running through that which is to be removed.

8.014 This will expose all installed ancillary electrical and mechanical systems. Before

undertaking any work on the floors, the electrical systems will need to be isolated

and identified. No work on services shall be undertaken within the building until

the services sub-contractors have issued an isolation certificates.

8.015 Once this has been issued the second phase can begin. This will be the stripping

out by manual means and shall include all electrical and mechanical ancillary

equipment and support systems such as cabling, ductworks and pipe work. These

systems also include any ventilation, air extraction, and conditioning and heating

systems, as well as water borne supplies and circulation systems to welfare and

sanitary locations, all associated control panels, pumps, boilers, etc, including

water and oil storage tanks.

8.016 To remove the mechanical services a hot works permit will be obtained from Site

Management. By utilising scaffold towers, operatives equipped with oxy-propane

cutting equipment will begin cutting down the steelwork and trunking. The

scaffold towers will not need to be dismantled, just moved from location to

location. Any combustible materials attached to the steelwork will be removed

prior to hot cutting

8.017 If this is not practicable, the firewatcher will periodically damp down the

combustible material until it is on the floor and can be removed. Cables will not

be cut by oxy-propane cutting equipment as this could cause the spread of fire

through the ductwork. Instead it will be physically cut using cutters and stripped

out of the duct. Any operative involved in the cutting of galvanised metalwork

will be issued with an “air stream” helmet, which provides positive ventilation.

8.018 Any fluorescent lighting tubes within the building will be carefully taken out of

their fittings, taken away and disposed of at a licensed tip.



9. HAZARDS & RISKS

The principal hazards and risks of these operations are as follows:

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

The following hazardous substances could be encountered in carrying out this task, either

through inhalation or contact with the skin.

Toxic Explosive Asbestos Corrosive Radioactive Flammable Pressurised

Gas Other

HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS

Persons carrying out this task could be exposed to the following hazards / dangers.

Moving

Machinery Access / Height Trips / Falls Manual

Handling Fire /

Explosion Stored energy Electricity Other

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS

The following environmental hazards / pollution could be created by carrying out this task.

Noise Pollution Dust Emissions Gas Emissions

to Atmosphere

Soil

&Groundwater

Contamination

Surface Water

Contamination

Hazardous

Waste

Wildlife /

Aquatic

Pollution Other

(These hazards are assessed in the Risk Assessment section which is contained in

Appendix 1 of this document).

10. TECHNICAL INFORMATION

There is no relevant technical information applicable to the extent of these operations.



11. EMERGENCY ARRANGEMENTS

As contained in the Construction Phase Plan and as displayed in the site office and works

canteen and changing rooms.

The following emergency provisions / procedures shall be put in place:

Muster Point Emergency

Exit Contact First Aid Eye Wash Safety Shower Fire Fighting Other

The above procedures will be determined within the safety Induction.

Fire Plans are located at the entry points to the building. Operatives are to consult these

plans regularly to familiarise themselves with the fire points and emergency exit routes for

the building.

12. TRAINING

On arrival on site induction training will be provided by the Principal Contractor into the

specific site rules applicable to the site. Operatives will then be briefed on the contents of

this method statement.



13. SUPERVISION

The works will be supervised at all times by our site supervisor who will be appointed in

accordance with Regulation 11 of The Management of Health and Safety at Work

Regulations 1999 to co-ordinate the activities in progress.

QUINN CONSTRUCTION

LIMITED

SITE SUPERVISOR

PRINCIPAL DESIGNER

EMPLOYEES CONTRACTORS

14. HOUSEKEEPING

All waste materials will be removed to a central position for removal from site. This will

be carried out with the progress of the work.



APPENDIX 1

RISK ASSESSMENTS

QCL – 001 Excavators

QCL – 003 Dumper Trucks

QCL – 004 Disc Cutters / Abrasive Wheels

QCL – 005 Hand Tools

QCL – 006 Mobile Towers

QCL – 008 Ladders

QCL – 017 Gas Cutting

QCL – 020 Using Petrol Disc Cutting Equipment

QCL - 021 Manual Handling

QCL – 029 Sharps & Needlestick Injuries

QCL - 100 Environmental Assessment


R A – QCL – 001 - EXCAVATORS Assessor: K Quinn Assessment Date: October 2017 Review Date October 2018

Potential Hazard Population

at Risk

Risk Rating Priority Control Measures Specified

L S R

Overturning. Operator

& 3rd

Parties

2 3 6 H

1. Drivers must be competent, hold a suitable licence or certificate and be

over 18 years of age;

2. 12 month thorough examination of the machine and evidence to be

available on site

3. The machine should be inspected by a competent person on a weekly basis

and records of which must be kept;

4. If the plant is travelling through or working in a confined area, a

Banksman must be provided;

5. No one is to approach the machines working radius without first warning

the driver;

6. No one is to attempt to work within the machine radius without the

permission of the driver;

7. When working adjacent to others the driver is not to slew over the heads

with the bucket or suspended loads;

8. The safe working load of the machine must not be exceeded;

9. When working on a high work face the machine should be positioned at

90o to the face to allow quick retreat;

10. So as not to affect the stability of the machine operators must not create

overhangs by under cutting;

11. Care must be taken to ensure machine stability when working on steep

gradients;

12. Prior to digging the area should be surveyed for underground services.

Materials dropping from the bucket or front shovel. 3rd Parties 2 3 6 H

Sudden dropping of the bucket or shovel. 3rd Parties 1 3 3 M

Persons being struck or trapped by the machine. 3rd Parties 2 3 6 H

Restricted view of the driver. 3rd Parties 2 3 6 H

Striking underground services. Operator

& 3rd

Parties 2 3 6 H

Key: Risk Rating

L = Likelihood S = Severity

3 – Probable - Will occur several times. 3 – High - Major injury / fatality. Low = 1 – 2

2 – Possible - Could occur sometime. 2 – Moderate - Injury requiring treatment. Medium = 3 – 4

1 – Improbable - Unlikely, though conceivable. 1 - Minor - Minor / trivial injuries. High = > 6

R = Risk (L x S) above 3 to be assessed.


R A – QCL – 003 – DUMPER TRUCKS

Assessor: K Quinn Assessment Date: October 2017 Review Date October 2018


at Risk


L S R

Impact or collision.

Operator

& 3rd

Parties

2 3 6 H

1. Only competent operatives with the appropriate licence should operate the

vehicle;

2. Any machine left unattended must have the ignition keys removed, and

battery terminals should be disconnected at the end of every shift;

3. The vehicle must be suitable for the task intended;

4. The machine should be inspected by a competent person on a weekly basis

and records of which must be kept;

5. Clear visibility should be ensured at all times;

6. Operatives must not remain on the vehicle whilst it is being loaded;

7. Notices to be displayed where “trap” exists;

8. Passengers must not be carried unless a purpose built set next to the

operator is provided;

9. Operatives must observe the site speed limits and take care when operating

on slopes;

10. Stop blocks or sleepers should be used to prevent over running the edge

when tipping into excavations;

11. If the vehicle is fitted with a roll cage or bar the driver must wear a seat to

keep them with the vehicle in the event of overturning;

12. If the vehicle does not have a roll cage or bar the driver must not wear a

seatbelt to allow the driver to jump clear in the event of overturning.

Articulated dumper – traps resulting in

crushing

Operator

& 3rd

Parties

2 2 4 M

Displaced or falling loads.

Operator

& 3rd

Parties 2 3 6 H

Overturning.

Operator

& 3rd

Parties 2 3 6 H

Key: Risk Rating







R A – QCL – 004 – DISC CUTTERS / ABRASIVE WHEELS



at Risk


L S R

Contact with wheel / disc. Operative 2 2 4 M 1. Only trained and competent operators over the age of 18 should be

allowed to change the disc or use abrasive wheels or disc cutters;

2. All cutters and grinders should be regularly maintained in line with the

manufacturers and legislative requirements;

3. A permit to work system should be in place for work in potentially

flammable or explosive areas;

4. All discs and equipment should be checked for speed compatibility prior

to use;

5. Where possible, the unit should be fitted with guards designed to contain

every part of the wheel in the event of it fracturing;

6. Proper storage facilities that are not susceptible to the extremes of

temperature should be available for the wheels and discs;

7. All new discs should be inspected for damage prior to being fitted;

8. Good ventilation should be in place if dust is a hazard and the work area

should be kept free of debris underfoot;

9. No loose clothing should be worn and any long hair should be tied back

and covered;

10. Correct use of PPE to include head, eye, hearing & foot protection.

Entanglement. Operative 2 2 4 M

Wheel / disc fracture or burst.

Operative

& 3rd

Parties 2 2 4 M

Flying particles or dust.

Operative

& 3rd

Parties 2 1 2 L

Vibration. Operative 2 1 2 L

Noise.

Operative

& 3rd

Parties 2 1 2 L

Key: Risk Rating







R A - QCL – 005 – HAND TOOLS



at Risk


L S R

Damaged tools (Loose hammerheads, Loose or missing handles etc…)

Operative

& 3rd

Parties 2 2 4 M

1. Damaged tools must be repaired or disposed of;

2. Tools should be kept clean and inspected prior to use;

3. The correct tool should be selected for the job;

4. Tools should be returned to the toolbox or stores when not in use;

5. Sharp edges of tools should be protected when stored or carried;

6. Cutting edges should be kept sharp;

7. Eye protection to be worn when using cold chisels, electric drills etc..;

8. Electric hand tools to be checked for electrical integrity regularly;

9. Only 110v electrical power tools to be used.

Worn tools (Blunt cutting tools, Chisels with mushroomed heads etc...)

Operative 2 1 2 L

Incorrect tool for the job Operative 2 2 4 M

Eye injuries from flying particles

Operative

& 3rd

Parties 2 2 4 M

Other minor physical injuries Operative 2 1 2 L

Key: Risk Rating







R A - QCL – 006 – MOBILE TOWERS



at Risk


L S R

Falls from height. Operative 2 3 6 H

1. Mobile scaffold towers should only be used for light work and erected on firm

level ground;

2. Only PASMA trained and competent operatives should be allowed to erect,

alter and dismantle the towers;

3. A competent person should inspect the tower prior to use and every seven

days. Details of all inspections should be recorded;

4. Towers should always be marked with the safe working load and weight

should be distributed evenly;

5. Wheel brakes must be engaged at all times when workers are on the working

platform;

6. The tower must not exceed the height to base ratio (3.5 x minimum base width

inside or 3 x minimum base width outside);

7. Towers should not exceed 9.6m in height;

8. Double guardrails and toe boards must be fitted at all times;

9. Access trapdoors must be closed at all times when work is in progress;

10. Operatives must not climb the outside of the tower to gain access. A fixed

ladder on the inside of the narrowest side of the tower should be used. Access

ladders should be removed out of hours to prevent unauthorised access;

11. The tower should not be moved with materials or operatives on board and

should be moved by operatives pushing at the base, not by machinery;

12. Towers should not be used in the vicinity of overhead power lines;

13. If towers are to be erected in windy or exposed conditions ties should be used.

Falling materials

Operative

& 3rd

Parties 2 2 4 M

Collapse or overturning of tower

Operative

& 3rd

Parties 2 3 6 H

Arcing from or contact with overhead power

lines

Operative

& 3rd

Parties 2 3 6 H

Key: Risk Rating







R A - QCL – 008 - LADDERS



at Risk


L S R

Slips and falls from height Operative 2 3 6 H

1. Ladders should only be used for light short-term work or as a means of

access;

2. A competent person must inspect ladders regularly for defects;

3. The ladder should be secured by both stiles and firmly footed to prevent

slipping;

4. Ensure that the ladder is angled at 75o and the right way up;

5. The top of the ladder must be resting on a solid surface;

6. Operative should keep their knees and hips within the boundary formed by

the stiles and avoid over stretching;

7. The ladder should extend at least 1 metre or five rungs above the highest

place from which work is to be performed or from any landing place;

8. No work should be performed from a ladder above 9 metres;

9. Only one person should be on the ladder at any one time and operatives

must face the ladder whilst ascending and descending the ladder;

10. The area surrounding the base of the ladder should be cordoned off with

appropriate warning signs;

11. The minimum overlap for extension ladders must be observed at all times.

Incorrect use Operative 2 2 4 M

Equipment failure

Operative

& 3rd

Parties 1 3 3 M

Key: Risk Rating







R A - QCL – 017 – GAS CUTTING Assessor: K Quinn Assessment Date: October 2017 Review Date October 2018


at Risk


L S R

Fire and explosion from the ignition of gas

cylinders.

Operative

& 3rd

Parties 1 3 3 M

1. A permit to work system should be in operation;

2. Cutting equipment should be regularly maintained and checked prior to

use. Flash back arrestors fitted to bottles;

3. Flammable materials should be removed from the area or fire resistant

sheeting should be used to protect the surroundings from flame and

splatter;

4. Suitable fire fighting equipment should be on hand whilst cutting is in

operation;

5. Where possible screens should be used with suitable warning signs to

protect others;

6. If required extra ventilation should be introduced to reduce the likelihood

of heat stress occurrence;

7. Effective fume control equipment should be provided in addition to the

regular monitoring of the operative’s air breathing zone;

8. If necessary reduced working time exposure should be introduced;

9. Gas bottles should be moved and used on trolleys, secured and fastened;

10. PPE.

Ignition of other flammable materials whilst

works are in progress

Operative

& 3rd

Parties 1 2 2 L

Hot materials Operative 2 1 2 L

Prolonged heat exposure Operative 1 1 1 L

Infra red and visible light given off by cutting

gas

Operative

& 3rd

Parties 1 1 1 L

Gases and fumes

Operative

& 3rd

Parties 2 1 2 L

Key: Risk Rating







R A - QCL – 020 – USING PETROL DISC CUTTING EQUIPMENT



at Risk


L S R

Foot injury Operative 2 2 4 M

1. Operatives to be trained in accordance with the Provision and Use of Work

Equipment Regulations 1998 to change wheels and authorised in writing with

name entered in the site register;

2. Only trained and competent operators over the age of 18 should be

allowed to change the disc or use abrasive wheels or disc cutters;

3. All equipment should be regularly maintained in line with the manufacturers

and legislative requirements;

4. A permit to work system should be in place for work in potentially flammable

or explosive areas;

5. Where significant exposure to noise and vibration exist, suitable assessments

to be conducted;

6. All discs and equipment should and be checked for speed compatibility prior

to use;

7. Where possible, the unit should be fitted with guards designed to contain

every part of the wheel in the event of it fracturing;

8. Proper storage facilities that are not susceptible to the extremes of temperature

should be available for the discs;

9. Good ventilation should be in place if dust is a hazard. C.O.S.H.H.

assessment where significant exposure to dust;

10. The work area should be kept free of debris underfoot;

11. No loose clothing should be worn and any long hair should be tied back and

covered;

12. Correct use of PPE to include head, eye, hearing, foot respiratory protection.

Hand injury Operative 2 2 4 M

Eye injury

Operative

& 3rd

Parties

2 2 4 M

Noise

Operative

& 3rd

Parties

2 1 2 L

Vibration Operative 2 1 2 L

Inhalation of Particles

Operative

& 3rd

Parties

2 1 2 L

Incorrect mounting of cutting disc

Operative

& 3rd

Parties

2 2 4 M

Key: Risk Rating







R A - QCL – 021 – MANUAL HANDLING Assessor: K Quinn Assessment Date: October 2017 Review Date October 2018


at Risk


L S R

Back strain injury Operative 2 2 4 M

1. Operative trained in manual handling techniques and to assess all loads

prior to moving;

2. Operatives advised of risk of back strain and foot injuries arising from a

wide variety of tasks carried out on site;

3. Components sized to permit easy handling and movement by one person;

4. Operatives to seek assistance from colleagues where heavy, awkward tasks

are to be performed;

5. Operatives to avoid manual handling, beyond their capacity, which they

believe may cause them injury;

6. Provision of lifting aids for bulky/heavy components;

7. Safety footwear to be worn.

Injury to feet Operative 2 2 4 M

Key: Risk Rating







R A - QCL – 029 – SHARPS & NEEDLESTICK INJURIES Assessor: K Quinn Assessment Date: October 2017 Review Date October 2018


at Risk


L S R

Cuts and puncture wounds from

syringes/needles, broken glass, razor blades or

similar

Operatives 2 2 4 M

1. Where there is a foreseeable likelihood operatives must be informed in the

site induction and the contents of this risk assessment brought to their

attention.

2. If there is a reasonably foreseeable risk of sharps being present a site

sharps kit will be assembled and kept in the site office. The kit will

comprise: disposable tongs, stout rubber gloves and ‘sharps box’ (obtained

from health authority).

3. If sharps are discovered and there is not a sharps box on site, a suitable

metal or strong plastic container labelled “sharps box” should be used to

hold any blades or syringes discovered on site.

4. Avoid putting hands into chambers or voids, behind seat cushions or other

places where sharps could have been deposited.

5. If sharps are discovered on site notify the Site Manager.

6. When sharps are discovered they should be picked up carefully with

gloved hands or tongs and deposited in the sharps box or another suitable

container.

8. If anyone is wounded by a syringe needle or other sharp, seek first aid

advice and notify the site manager.

Infection from contaminated syringes etc Operatives 2 2 4 M

Key: Risk Rating







R A – QCL – 100 – ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Assessor: K Quinn Assessment Date: October 2017 Review Date October 2018

HAZARD RISK RISK RATING

INITIAL

RISK CONTROL MEASURES SPECIFIED

RISK RATING RESIDUAL

RISK P S P S

Dust Air Pollution 4 2 8 Continual Monitoring / Water Suppression; use water

bowsers to dampen the working area to control dust levels 2 1 2

Contaminated

Waste

Contamination &

or external

pollution

2 3 6 Site management / Licensed and controlled removal 1 2 2

Fumes from

machinery Air Pollution 3 2 6

Regular machine maintenance and inspection/ Trained staff /

Continual Monitoring 2 1 2

Noise Nuisance 2 2 4 Regular machine maintenance and inspection/ Trained staff /

Continual Monitoring / Management of working hours 2 1 2

Oil / Diesel

Ground / Water

Pollution / Fire /

Explosion

2 3 6 Spillage Kits / Designated Storage Area / Emergency

Procedure 2 2 4

Underground

Services

Unintended release

of gas/water/

puncture of

sewer/ground

contamination

2 3 6 Identification of services prior to works commencing /

Trained Staff / Emergency Response Procedure 1 3 3


R A – QCL – 100 – ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (CONT)

HAZARD RISK RISK RATING

INITIAL

RISK CONTROL MEASURES SPECIFIED

RISK RATING RESIDUAL

RISK P S P S

Traffic

Additional road

traffic causing

congestion & noise

3 2 6 Management of Working hours and activities within the site 1 2 2

Waste to Landfill Overfill of Landfill

Sites 3 4 12

Management and identification of recyclable materials /

trained staff 2 3 6

Working Hours Nuisance &

disturbance 3 2 6 Management of Working hours and activities within the site 2 1 2

Light Nuisance &

disturbance 2 2 4

Positioning of site lighting so as not to cause a nuisance or

distraction to neighbouring properties or drivers passing the

site.

1 2 2

PROBABILITY (P) SEVERITY (S) 1 Remote 1 No measurable impact on the environment.

2 Possible 2 Minimal and immediately remedial impact on the environment.

3 Probable 3 Medium term impact with some long term impact on the environment.

4 Frequent 4 Irreversible or persistent impact on the environment.

RISK RATING = P X S

LOW MEDIUM HIGH UN-ACCEPTABLE

1 – 2 3 – 6 8 – 12 16

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