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METHOD STATEMENT AND RISK ASSESSMENT

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Cambridge Science PARK JOB Access Control & cctv As per Specification no: 4343 /07 dated 13/11/07
CENTRA SECURITY SERVICES CENTRA HOUSE RIVERSIDE BUSINESS APRK STANSTED ESSEX CM24 8PL 01279 - 816485 01279 - 813989
davidbrinkley@centrasecurity.co.uk

Address:

Telephone: Fax: Email: Project Engineer:

Peter Davis 07862 709025

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GENERAL STATEMENT
This Method Statement is designed to enable the above works to be completed in a safe manner. All works carried out will be in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and any pertinent legislation. It is our intention to work within your companys Code of Conduct as per our method statement and your permit to work has been granted.

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SPECIFIC JOB RISK ASSESSMENT FOR THESE WORKS COMPANY Brian Jenkins ******************* Ltd, ACTIVITY PULLING CABLE IN RISER AND CEILING ON 1st and 2nd FLOORS POTENTIAL HAZARDS:
Electrical shock by cables - installed by others in risers Trips and falls over equipment, tools etc. Items falling in risers. Working with step ladders

LOCATION Cambs Sci Pk PERSONS AT RISK CENTRA ENGINEERS.

POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES:
Causing significant personal injuries, e.g. sprains, bruises, lacerations

RISK RATING :
Severity .........2........... X Likelihood ........2......... = Risk Rating ......4...... Risk is Medium/Low HIGH MEDIUM X LOW X

CONTROLS.
All electrical circuits must be suitably isolated. All circuits must be proved dead before commencing work. Suitable PPE must be worn. Inform customer of ANY electrical hazards. No live working by Centra. We will raise any possible emergency by calling emergency services Keep work area tidy and free of trips. Inform customer to clear risers if needed & check that floor plates are in place. Guard base of steps and only experienced compentent operatives wil be working at height Disruptive / Noisy Work to be out of hours (weekends or evenings). Centra Engineers to use only Battery operated power tools.

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Centra General Working Risks Activity & Control Measures Table

Activity/Task 1. Running and tying cables in riser cupboards and into communications rooms. Significant Risks x Manual handling cable drums x Pulling cables in risers x Pulling cables through trunking into comms rooms x Fixing cables in risers Risk of Injury Muscle/back strain. Collisions, hand-foot crushing. Splinters from cable drums. Trips and falls over equipment, tools etc. Items falling/collision with other people. Items falling in risers. People falling down risers. Electric shock (ELP boards). Infestation (rodents, insects). Trips on rubbish in risers. Dirt dropping into eyes. Cuts on cable ties. Asbestos inhalation from fire stopping and cladding Control Measures Kinetic lifting techniques. Mech. Aids, lifts/trolleys/2 man lift etc. Use cable jacks and roller Keep work area tidy and free of trip hazards. Warning signs / guards / police area. PPE head / eye protection / hand. Inform customer to clear risers. Check that floor plates are in place. Check ELP boards doors secured. Inform customer for clearance of rodent and rubbish hazard. Use cable tie cutting tool. Provide temp lighting if none exists. Ensure riser cupboards are locked before and after use. Check asbestos register, do not fix to boarding or disturb cladding. Information / instruction / training / supervision Kinetic lifting techniques. Use cable jacks. Mech. Aids, lifts, trolleys. Request customer to move furniture. Keep work area tidy and free of trip hazards. Warning signs / guards / police area. PPE hand and foot eye protection. Inform customer of electrical hazards. Customer to provide power linked trunking, back boxes, no live working. Information / training / instruction / supervision. Kinetic lifting techniques. Use cable jacks. Mech. Aids, lifts, trolleys. Request customer to move furniture. Stow tools, tiles, trunking safely. Warning signs / guards / police area. Guard base of steps. Keep work area tidy and free of trip hazards. PPE hand and foot protection. PPE eye protection required when rodding. Inform customer of electrical hazards. Customer to provide power linked trunking, back boxes, no live working. Check asbestos register. Information / instruction / training / supervision.

2. Running cables in skirting and low level wall mounted trunking

x Removing trunking

access plates x Using draw tapes and wires and rods x Pulling in cables x Manual handling cable drums x Moving furniture

Muscle/back strains. Electric shock. Collision into objects. Collision into people. Trips and falls over equipment, tools etc. Items falling. Splinters from cable drums. Cuts from draw tapes. Eye injury from draw tapes, wires and rods.

3. Running cables above and below ceiling tiles in trunking, baskets and tray based systems and down wall based voids to access sockets

x Remove ceiling

tiles x Working with step ladders x Using draw tapes and wires and rods x Pulling in cables x Manual handling cable drums x Moving furniture

Muscle/back strains. Splinters from cable drums. Electric shock. Collision into objects. Collision into people. Trips and falls over equipment, tools etc. Eye damage from rods flexing. Cuts from draw tapes. Items falling (tools, tiles, trunking etc.) Slips, trips and falls over scrap, tools and cable. Falls from step ladders. Collision into ladders / hanging tiles, furniture. Asbestos inhalation.

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Activity/Task 4. Running cables externally via cable tray, cable basket and tying to existing cable support structures

Significant Risks x Working on high level access platforms x Working with step ladders x Using draw tapes and wires and rods x Pulling in cables x Manual handling cable drums

5. Making fibre connections

x Cutting and

stripping fibres x Cleaning connections with white spirit x Fixing connectors using oven

Risk of Injury Risk of falling operatives and objects. Muscle/back strains. Splinters from cable drums. Electric shock. Collision into objects. Collision into people. Trips and falls over equipment, tools etc. Eye damage from rods flexing. Cuts from draw tapes. Items falling (tools, tiles, trunking etc.) Slips, trips and falls over scrap, tools and cable. Falls from step ladders. Collision into ladders / hanging tiles, furniture. Asbestos inhalation. Puncture of skin and eyes from fibre. Laser hazard to eyes. Burns on connector oven. White spirit hazard. Electric shock.

Control Measures Qualified personnel to operate high level access platforms. Kinetic lifting techniques. Use cable jacks. Mech. Aids, lifts, trolleys. Stow tools, tiles, trunking safely. Warning signs / guards / police area. Guard base of steps. Keep work area tidy and free of trip hazards. PPE hand and foot protection. PPE eye protection required when rodding. Inform customer of electrical hazards. Customer to provide power linked trunking, back boxes, no live working. Check asbestos register. Information / instruction / training / supervision. Use correct tools. Discard all scrap fibre in sin bin. Keep sin bin lid on when not in use. Sin bin disposal as hazardous waste. No live laser working. Use correct tools and procedures to handle hot connectors. See attached COSHH assessment for white spirit. Visual inspection by operator. Training / instruction / supervision

SPECIFIC/KEY SITE WORKING RISKS We will be working in the both *** & *** areas important cabinet/switches etc to avoid should be pointed out to Centra Engineers prior to work. INDIVIDUAL PROTECTION FOR OPERATIVES When working safety footwear must be worn at all times. Safety goggles and gloves to be used when appropriate. GENERAL SAFTEY It is the responsibility of the engineer(s) to ensure how to evacuate the building or room where work is being carried and how to raise the emergency alarm and in the event of an emergency whom to contact. A practice evacuation may be necessary and a record kept. SITE PREPERATION Make sure that there is an adequate level of lighting for general access and for specific tasks. Make sure that there is emergency lighting available that will come on automatically in case of power failure or if this cannot be achieved provide every person who will work in the work area have access to a torch.

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SCOPE OF CONTRACT
The Contract covers the supply, delivery and installation of Equipment as per Specification No: 4343 /07 dated 13th Nov 2007

INSTALLATION PROGRAMME
Installation dates will be during normal hours and may vary slightly vary depending on factors to include cable route access, parking availability. Start Date To be confirmed by Project Engineer Time on Site 2/3 Working Days - to be confirmed by Project Engineer Engineers Two but confirmation by Project Engineer. Installation hrs in normal working hours, commissioning in normal hrs

GENERAL SITE REQUIREMENTS

Normal general assistance from Security and on site maintenance engineers Our site supervisor will discuss the cable routes with your maintenance personnel if needed. Any building requirements and / or making good Our site supervisor will also discuss the Power requirements if needed. In order for our engineers to effectively undertake a safe working practice (safe for both our staff and your employees), your site would conform to the basic requirements of the following Health & Safety regulations:Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.In particular The Provision of Adequate Workspace, Access and Lighting for technicians working on electrically energized equipment. The Workplace Health, Safety and Welfare Regulations 1992.Unless exempt by virtue of nature of business, premises or undertaking, i.e. construction sites. Parking for one vehicle if possible Our normal day on site working hours are normally 08:30 17:30hrs

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WORKING METHOD STATEMENT

WORKING HOURS For the period of the installation the hours worked by the Centra Security Engineers will be in accordance with the specific site requirements and those of the client. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT All Centra Security Engineers carry standard issue P.P.E. (i.e. Toe Protector Boots, high visibility vests, hard helmets, etc.). These will be worn as necessary and in compliance with site requirements. When required, further P.P.E. will be used, compliant with the tasks undertaken (e.g. gloves, hearing defenders, goggles, overalls, etc.) HANDLING OF GOODS All goods and materials are of a suitable size and weight to be safely handled by the Centra Engineers. No mechanical handling apparatus (forklift, crane, etc.) is required, unless otherwise stated. GENERAL HOUSEKEEPING Every effort will be made to keep the work area as clean and tidy as possible. All packaging and waste materials will be moved to an area designated by the client for their disposal. On completion of the work, the area will be left clean and tidy SITE PREPARATION If the building is occupied during the Installation period, all relevant areas should be cordoned off. This ensures no unauthorised personnel should stray into hazardous areas. An alternative access route should be made available and clearly signed. If the work area is the only feasible access route to the building, All necessary cordons, warning and information signs are the responsibility of the client. If at all possible, a single vehicle parking space near to the site should be provided. This allows the Centra Engineers access to specialist tools and equipment for the duration of the job DELIVERY The equipment will be delivered on an appropriate day during the installation unless otherwise arranged. If necessary the client will provide a safe, secure and dry storage area, as local as possible to the proposed installation area. The client is to accept responsibility for any loss of, or damage to, any of the equipment whilst in storage TOOLING Standard electrical CCTV/ ACCESS / INTRUDER circuitry test equipment all fully tested. Portable 24-volt battery cordless power tools and standard hand tools be used. Aluminum 3 step step ladders

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METHOD OF WORKING AND INSTALLATION SEQUENCE

Upon arrival on site the Centra Engineers will report to Security reception and follow the site security procedure issued to us. They will then park their car adjacent to the installation location for access to their tools during their works. The equipment will arrive to site which will be located near the installation where the Engineers can off load by hand. The site will be inspected and checked dimensionally for conformance to our requirements before installation is started. The equipment will then be installed according to the manufactures guidelines. All tools will be visually checked prior to use for damage. When drilling or cutting, appropriate eye and glove protection equipment will be worn as well as hard hat and safety footwear. Upon completion each day we will remove unwanted material from the installation. Security of the site cannot be guaranteed by us during our installation as it is dependent on progress. Centra Security have priced on a uninterrupted period on site. This installation period includes the commissioning of all equipment, therefore all power and relevant services must be available at this time. Any further visits outside the installation period may have cost implications.

SCOPE OF WORKS (SOW)

We will re-locate the model 8 controller all cable to be low voltage and signal/data. We will change the CCM Board and load Velocity software on the customers pc Please note that we cannot be held responsible for the condition of some of the magnet locks fitted which are well beyond the warranty. It is the clients responsibility to test the system regularly.

RISK ASSESSMENT RATING CONSEQUENCE (SEVERITY) 5 Major 4 High 3 Medium 2 Low 1 Minor Causing death to one of more people Causing permanent disability, e.g. loss of limb, hearing Causing temporary disability, e.g. fractures Causing significant injuries, e.g. sprains, bruises, lacerations Causing minor injuries, e.g. cuts, scratches

LIKELIHOOD There is an almost 100% certainty that an incident will occur There is a reasonable probability given the right set of circumstances than an 4 High incident will occur An incident may occur if additional factors precipitate it, but it is unlikely to 3 Medium occur without them 2 Low The incident might occur but the likelihood is low and risk minimal 1 Improbable No real risk of any real likelihood of an incident occurring OUR RISK RATING = CONSEQUENCE X LIKELIHOOD Category Classification: 2 x 2 Risk Rating On this Job = LOW / MINOR 1 to 9 Low Risk. No action required 10 to Medium Risk. Take remedial action within a 15 reasonable timescale 16 to 25 High Risk. Halt process and take immediate action 5 Almost Certain