METHOD STATEMENT

Dismantling of internal non load bearing brick

built wall

17-18 Gaerwen Industrial Estate

Gaerwen
Isle of Anglesey
LL60-6HR
Tel: 01248-422555
Fax: 01248-422556
Mobile: 07891-557581
Project/Contract
Dismantling of internal non load bearing brick built
wall
Principle Contractor
Apollo property services Group
Site Address
Various sites across Gwynedd
Project Start Date
14th November 2011
Expected Duration
As per Apollos program
Projected Completion Date
As per Apollos program
Name
Document
Author
Authorised by
Authorised by
(for Client)

Title

Signature

Date

David Hartley

Director

14/11/11

Harriette S Hartley

General Manager

14/11/11

Stephen Brazier

Site Manager

14/11/11

Emergency Contact Details

Contact

Harriette S Hartley

Tel

01248-422555

Mobile

07891-557581

Data Protection Statement

The information and data provided herein shall not be duplicated, disclosed or disseminated
by the recipient in whole or in part for any purpose whatsoever without the prior written
permission from North Wales Facilities Ltd, or North West Facilities Ltd.

Series: MS
Revision Number

Series & Number

MS002
2
Revision Date

Issue Date:
14/11/11
30 October 2011
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METHOD STATEMENT
Dismantling of internal non load bearing brick
built wall
Staff Information Sheet
The following method statement has been developed to provide a safe system of work and
must be adhered to at all times, any significant deviation from this system must first be
authorised by your manager or safety representative. Please read the entire sheet before
beginning, if you have any questions please contact your manager or safety
representative.
The main hazards to your safety and health are;
a)
Injury from slips trips and falls.
b)
Injury from falling debris
c)
Injury falling from step ladders
d)
Injury from Manual Handling
e)
Injury to site workers due to demolition
Preventative Measures you must take;
a)
You must be competent to carry out the task.
b)
Warning signs must be placed at the entrance to the building and work area
c)
Visitors and other members of staff are prohibited from entry unless accompanied
by competent person, all visitors issued with personal protective equipment
d)
You must ensure suitable ventilation during wall demolition
e)
You must follow all directions given by the project manager or his agents
Personal Protective Equipment you must wear;
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)

Overalls
Gloves
Safety boots
Safety Glasses
Hard hats
Dust masks

Environmental Protection Measures you must take;

You must dispose of waste and spoil to the designated area or skip provided for waste.

Quality Control
a)
Adhere strictly to the following procedure to ensure quality of service
b)
If in doubt contact your manager for clarification before proceeding.

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METHOD STATEMENT
Dismantling of internal non load bearing brick
built wall
Staff & Training
The projects will be carried out by staff from NWF. All members of staff are experienced
tradesmen with previous experience of demolition. A site manager will be appointed to each
contract that will be responsible for quality and safety. Apprentices and young workers will
be supervised and are not allowed to carry out tasks for which they have not been trained.
PPE
All site workers will wear PPE at all time as described above.
Preparation & Induction
All members of staff required to work on this contract will be given copies of risk
assessments and method statements, any queries or concerns will be raised with the
contract manager who will ensure it is dealt with. Staff will be inducted onto each site by the
principal contractor or contract manager, and will follow all site rules and safety procedures.
Welfare
The principal contractor is responsible for providing adequate washing, toilet, drying and
refreshment facilities for staff and sub-contractors, staff and contractors are responsible for
ensuring that such welfare facilities are maintained in a clean and wholesome manner.
First Aid
It is the responsibility of the company to ensure adequate first aid provision for its staff.
Adequate means provision of a trained first aider, suitable first aid equipment and/or the
provision of an appointed person at the minimum.
A trained first aider will be a suitable person who has attended an HSE approved course of
at least four days' duration and he/she will re-train at least every three years on a course of
not less than two days. From 1 st October 2009 first aiders will have to attend a 3 day training
course every 3 years and a refresher course every year in between.
An Appointed Person is a person provided by the employer to take charge of the situation
(e.g. to call an ambulance) if a serious injury/illness occurs in the absence of a first aider.
The Appointed Person can render emergency first aid if trained to do so.
Site Access and Egress
The principal contractor is responsible for providing safe access and egress to the site, NWF
staff will ensure safe access and egress is maintained for themselves and other contractors
in the area they are working in, good standards of housekeeping will be maintained.
Material Handling
All materials required for site will be unloaded to a designated unloading and storage area
which will be away from the work area as far as is practicable. This area will be kept tidy to
minimise trip hazards. Materials as and when required will be collected from the storage
area to the work area. All staff will take care when handling materials.
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built wall
Manual Handling
All staff and contractors have been instructed on the potential dangers of manual handling,
and have received manual handling training. Staff and contractors will not lift items of tools
or equipment beyond their capabilities. Heavy or awkward items will be broken down into
smaller pieces or dual lifted where this is not possible. It is the responsibility of the site
foreman to identify and control potentially dangerous manual handling situations as they
occur on site on a day to day basis.
Working from Step Ladders
The majority of tasks carried out at height involve working below 2 metres from step ladders;
all staff has been made aware of the dangers of working from step ladders and have been
instructed on the safe use of ladders. Staff are required to read and understand HSE leaflet
INDG402 the Safe use of Ladders & Stepladders. Only competent members of staff will be
allowed to work from step ladders and it is the responsibility of the site foreman to ensure
conditions are safe before allowing any ladder work to take place.

Contractor/Visitor Safety
NWF will liaise with other contractors staff on a day to day basis and ensure they are aware
of the risks present during the works. Staff and contractors will not leave any area of work in
a dangerous condition or with risks to themselves, other contractors, tenants, or visitors, all
tools and equipment will be cleared to secure storage at the completion of each shift.
Scaffold, ladders and any other access to height will be made inaccessible.
Worker safety & protection of goods and dcor
It is the responsibility of the principal contractor to advise of works to be carried out, NWF
staff will liaise with the principal contractor on a daily basis to ensure safe operation.
All areas of floor and furniture will be protected with adequate dust sheets and/or plastic
sheeting if required.

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Dismantling of internal non load bearing brick
built wall

Method Statements
Task Description
This method statement describes the work process for the dismantling of an internal non
load bearing brick built wall including:
a)
Load bearing test
b)
Start of works
c)
Demolition of wall
d)
Removal of waste
e)
Making safe and finishing.

Load bearing test

1) Wall is to be tested and inspected by a competent person prior to start of works. If the
wall is found to be load bearing this method statement is no longer valid and must
be re-written to include support of load bearing walls

Start of works
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)

Put on your personal protective equipment

Inform tenant and other occupants of work commencing and cordon off work area.
Ensure the area to be dismantled and exit points are clear of obstruction and that
safe access and egress is maintained.
Locate and make safe by isolation all electrical, water, and gas supply points.
Check any electrical or hand tools for damage or faults, faulty or damaged tools
must be removed from service immediately.
Cat scan the walls to locate hidden services, ensure all services are isolated and
out of use and remove prior to work if possible
Ensure there is enough ventilation to get rid of dust from demolition

Demolition of wall
1) Remove fixtures and fittings from wall.
2) Remove doors from frames.
3) Cut plaster at each corner to ensure plaster removal does not run onto adjoining
walls.
4) Remove paper or plaster from walls and dispose of waste.

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METHOD STATEMENT
Dismantling of internal non load bearing brick
built wall
5) Starting at top of wall use pick and hammers to demolish wall in small chunks for easy
removal, taking care to avoid flying debris.
6) Monitor wall as demolition commences for possible collapses.
7) Work down the wall, ensuring all wasted is removed from the working area as quickly
as possible to keep escape routes clear and minimise risk of trips and falls.
Removal of waste
1)
2)

Waste is to be removed from the working area as quickly as possible to skip, care
is to be taken about the amount of waste lifted, and barrows are to be used.
All manual handling advice given in the risk assessment to be followed at all times

Making safe and finishing

1) All areas to be checked for safety after the wall has been removed, including adjoining
walls, roof and floor.
2) Floors, roof and adjoining walls to be made good as required, or area kept cordoned
off until further work commences

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Revision Number

Series & Number

MS002
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Revision Date

Issue Date:
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