RISK ASSESSMENT & METHOD STATEMENT

Equipment/Activity/Area

Assessed

Install and Testing Using Remote Static Load Test Equipment

Who or what could be affected?

Directly - Technician

Indirectly – Other Site Staff

Environment –

Location?

Frequency and Duration:

Personnel

Training / Competency Required

Typically 1No.Technician

CPCS

Emergency First Aid at Work

Site specific safety induction or briefing from Client or Principal Contractor Daily hazard briefing from Client or Principal Contractor

Practical skills taught in-house by ESG and operative to be declared competent by senior manager and evidenced on training matrix

Relevant training records are held on the ESG Management System.

Plant, Equipment and Materials

Plant & Work Equipment

Data-logger Hydraulic Jack Load Cell LPDT

Automatic Level + PPM + Level Legs & Tapes Air Stillage Reference Beam Tarpaulin Scaffold Spanner

Hazardous Materials

Hydraulic Oil

Epoxy resin

Aerosol Marker

WD40

Ambersil IPS Solvent

ABC Fire Extinguisher

Fuels (for vehicles)

Ignition Drier and Protector

Personal Protective Equipment

Safety Boots (BSEN345 + Steel or composite midsole)

Hi-Vis vest/ jacket (BSEN 471 Clause 1&2) – yellow or orange

Hearing Protection (BSEN352 -1/2/3) Eye Protection (BSEN 166F)

Sequence of Tasks

1. Technician to complete Provisional Daily Site Report.

2. Demark area using road pins and hazard bunting tape. If no ‘breaking ground’ secure bunting tape to stationary objects – seek assistance from site/ office.

3. Install reference beam: Hammer 2No. stakes into ground either side of the test pile, avoiding anchor piles, until refusal. If no ‘breaking ground’, construct 2No. ‘X’ forms with two short pieces of scaffold, clipping together with propriety clips. Affix single long piece of scaffold tubing between stakes/ ‘X’ forms and adjust as necessary.

4. Install tests equipment as per MS01a

5. Attach tarpaulin to beam/ bars – avoid over-reaching situations.

6. Hammer road pins as necessary for lower half of tarpaulin and tie in position with pre-installed rope. If no ‘breaking ground’ attach to secure objects – seek assistance from site/ office.

7. If it is too windy, or there are other extreme weather conditions, inform office. 8. Locate compressed gas stillage.

9. Attach pressure regulator to outlet and tighten with task-specific spanner. 10. Ensure tank inlet valve is closed on remote kit and attach airline securely.

11. Slowly open tank valve on gas stillage and adjust pressure regulator as necessary. 12. Slowly open tank inlet valve on remote kit.

13. Testing to be carried out as per MS01

15. Technician to check air pressure on gas stillage. If less than 60Bar, inform office. 16. Close tank inlet valve on remote kit and outlet valve on gas stillage.

17. Remove airline from remote kit and remove pressure gauge from gas stillage. 18. Slowly expel air from remote equipment tank for stowage.

General Activity Assessment

Hazards

Initial Risk

(High/Med/Low)

Control Measures

Residual Risk

(High/Med/Low)

– contact with services

15

Client to confirm whether ‘breaking ground’ is an issue prior to arrival.

Client to CAT and Genny scan area prior to install of test equipment. 5

2. Manual Handling of test equipment (jack/ load cell/ reference beam) 9

Assess task, environment and load before lifting. Use crane/ mechanical handling as necessary. Seek assistance and plan lift.

Adopt correct posture.

Stretching and warming up muscles prior to commencing lifting operations (particularly when having travelled a significant distance to site) is required to prevent sprains and strains. Ongoing training is available by means of the ESG online training modules (via the intranet), toolbox talks and practical demonstration. Any individual with a known health problem should identify this to the Section Manager for specific assessment by the Safety Manager or Occupational Health Manager.

Refer to Manual handling Assessment.

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3. Slips, trips, falls 9 Site awareness.

Good housekeeping. 3

4. Rapid air leak

from air cylinder 15

Check cylinder/ valve for damage before use – do not use if damaged. Restrict access to cylinder.

Secure cylinder to prevent movement in fit-for-purpose stillage.

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5. Airline/ fitting

failure 15

Check airline/ fittings for damage before and after loading. Route airline away from trafficked areas.

Restrict access to airline.

Secure airline with anti-whip lines where possible.

6. Encroachment into test area by prohibited persons & tampering

15

Cordon off test area.

Placement of warning signs.

Information/ instruction provided to site regarding potential hazards. General site security.

5 7. Instability of reaction system, component failure - leading to possible ejection/ collapse, structural failure or dynamic collapse of reaction system. 15

Cordon off test area.

Placement of warning signs.

Information/ instruction provided to site regarding potential hazards.

Ensure remote testing equipment set up correctly and confirm all declarations. Load to be released if any problems suspected.

Keep clear of loaded test frame.

Check/ verify test load against system component capacity.

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8. Contact with Hydraulic Oil

3 This substance is non-hazardous in nature. However, in event of skin or eye contact irrigate with copious water and seek medical attention with MSDS.

Contain any spillages with spill kit provided.

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9. Contact/ inhalation of Epoxy Resin

4 Mix in open and avoid breathing fumes. Do not store mixing tool in vehicle. Wear gloves and eye protection when mixing and applying.

In event of skin or eye contact irrigate with copious water and seek medical attention with MSDS.

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10. Contact/ inhalation of Aerosol Marker

4 Use in open and avoid breathing fumes. Use as directed on tin.

Avoid use near naked flames/ hot surfaces.

The OES for constituent parts (8hrTWA) is 750ppm Acetonic and 600ppm Butane, which will not be exceeded provided that adequate ventilation is provided. Signs and symptoms of exposure include irritation to eyes and respiratory tract and dizziness.

11. Contact/ inhalation of WD40

4 Use in open and avoid breathing fumes. Use as directed on tin.

Avoid use near naked flames/ hot surfaces.

The WEL-TWA for constituent parts is Naphtha1200mg/m³, Carbon Dioxide 5000ppm which will not be exceeded provided that adequate ventilation is provided. Signs and symptoms of exposure include irritation to eyes and respiratory tract and dizziness.

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12. Contact/ inhalation of Ambersil IPA Solvent

4 Use in open and avoid breathing fumes. Use as directed on tin.

Avoid use near naked flames/ hot surfaces.

The TWA for hazardous constituent part is Carbon Dioxide 9150mg/m³ will not be exceeded provided that adequate ventilation is provided. Signs and symptoms of exposure include irritation to eyes and respiratory tract and dizziness.

2 13. Contact/ inhalation of ABC Fire Extinguisher Powder

2 Use as directed on cylinder.

The TWA for hazardous constituent part is Mica 3mg/m³ (as respirable fraction of aerosol) and 5mg/m³ Nuisance Dust level (respirable fraction) will not be exceeded provided that adequate ventilation is provided. Signs and symptoms of exposure include irritation to eyes

1 14. Environmental – accidental spillage of hydraulic oil 6

Equipment pressure tested regularly.

Hydraulic pump sited within bund within remote box. Spill kit available – technician conversant with use. Spade and bags available for digging out.

15. Exposure to leptospirosis (Weil’s disease)

4 The naturally occurring bacteria can get into your body through cuts and scratches and through the lining of the mouth, throat and eyes after contact with infected urine or contaminated water, such as in sewers, ditches, ponds and slow-flowing rivers.

• Wash your hands and any contaminated clothing regularly. Always wash hands before eating, drinking or smoking.

• Don’t touch rats or livestock with unprotected hands.

• Wash cuts and grazes immediately with soap and running water and cover all cuts and broken skin with waterproof plasters before and during work.

Signs and symptoms start with a flu-like illness with a persistent and severe headache, which can lead to vomiting and muscle pains and ultimately to jaundice, meningitis and kidney failure. In rare cases the diseases can be fatal. If suffering these signs and symptoms, report to your doctor. Leptospirosis is much less severe if it is treated promptly. If your doctor decides you have leptospirosis contact the ESG accident helpline immediately on 01283 554545.

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16. Contact/ inhalation of Ignition Drier and Protector

4 Use in open and avoid breathing fumes. Use as directed on tin.

Avoid use near naked flames/ hot surfaces.

The WEL-TWA for constituent parts is Naphtha1250mg/m³, which will not be exceeded provided that adequate ventilation is provided. Signs and symptoms of exposure include irritation to eyes and respiratory tract.

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Assessor Name & Role

Site Specific Hazards – include site specific hazard not identified in General Activity Assessment above

Hazards

Initial Risk

(High/Med/Low)

Control Measures

Residual Risk

(High/Med/Low)

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Risk Rating = Likelihood x Severity

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Severity

Definition – Likelihood

Definition - Severity

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1 = Very unlikely

1 = First aid injury or illness

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4

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2 = Unlikely

2 = Minor injury or illness

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6

9

12

15

3 = Likely

3 = >7 day injury or illness

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8

12

16

20

4 = Very likely

4 = Major injury or illness

5

10

15

20

25

5 = Almost certain

5 = Fatality, disabling injury, etc

Confirmation that controls have been implemented

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