Method Statement

Replacement of sewage treatment plant at Pinfold Lane Almington to

Contract Title
include associated soak away system.
Client Aspire Housing Author: M Wildon
Contract No: Date: 17/9/15
Job No. ref. N.14/04/2021 W
MS Ref. No. MS / OS / AS001 Revision None

Index Topic
1 Site Address Page 2
2 Location of works Page 2
3 Scope of works Page 2
4 Control of flows Page 2
5 Site specific information Page 2
6 Access and condition Page 2
7 Training and supervision Page 2
8 Equipment and Notifications Page 3
9 Parties involved in the task Page 3
10 Risks to health and safety Page 4
11 Quality Page 4
12 Legislation covering the work activity Page 4
13 Relevant documentation Page 5
14 PPE Page 5
15 Protected species Page 6
16 Task methodology Page 6/7
17 Monitoring Page 7
18 Emergency procedures Page 8
19 Contact details Page 9
20 Distribution details Page 9
21 Revision and issue details Page 9
22 Site variations Page 10

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1. SITE ADDRESS

1 Pinfold Lane
Almington
Market Drayton

2. LOCATION OF WORKS
Rear of number 1 Pinfold Lane
Location is within an agricultural field that is accessed from a double gateway off
Pinfold Lane and the rear garden of 1 Pinfold Lane.

3. SCOPE OF WORKS

To replace the existing sewage treatment plant with a Klargester biodsic unit. Sewage
treament plant to be relocated within the designated area within the field and rear garden of 1
Pinfold Lane. New soakaway to be installed in the field area. All work to be undertaken to Part
H of the building regulations and recommendations by the equipment suppliers.

4. CONTROL OF FLOWS

The foul water system shall be in use for the duration of the works. The existing septic tank
shall act as a storage vessel with frequent emptying by suction road tanker. Once the new
system is installed the foul sewer shall be connected to the new treatment process and the
original septic tank back filled.
5. SITE SPECIFIC INFORMATION
The site is at the rear of several residential properties. Great care shall be exercised to ensure
the construction works have little impact on the residents in terms of dust, noise etc. The
works does not require any demolition or concrete breaking so dust is not considered to be a
possible issue. The excavation works will be in moist soil conditions so we do not foresee an
issue with air contaminates. Our main concern is the use of machinery so modern excavators
and machinery shall be utilised and where possible to be turned off when not in use.

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6. ACCESS & SITE CONDITION

The site is located off a small rural road. Any deliveries shall be received between the hours
of 09.30am and 15.00 hrs pm to minimise traffic disruption to commuters and school traffic.
Whilst unloading a banksman shall be present to inform any effected vehicles of the time
duration of the inconvenience. No HGV traffic to drive into the field area, all deliveries to be
placed through the gate. Should any machinery leave the site then the road surface shall be
cleaned. The site shall be staffed by two persons sharing one van. This vehicle to be parked
in the layby at the front of the properties to minimise vehicle traffic on and off the site. .

7. TRAINING AND SUPERVISION

The activity will be carried by a two members of Wildon Uk with a daily attendance by a senior
member of staff to inspect quality, safety and progress

8. Equipment and notifications

Permits to Work / Consents /
Work Equipment
Notifications

8 ton digger

Mobile Phone

Gas Detector

Manhole Lifter

Manhole keys E/A permit to discharge

Hand Tools Planning permission

Signs, cones and barriers Permit to dig

PPE

Disinfectant

General small tools

Laser level

All equipment shall be inspected before and

after use, and a weekly recorded inspection
taken of service, calibration and test dates.

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9. Parties Involved in Task Competencies

• HGV Licence
• Confined Spaces training
Two ground workers • Manual Handling
• Trained in use of plant
• Signing, Lighting & Guarding
• CSCS Cards

10. Risks to Health and Safety Risks to the Local Environment

(OnSite, Contractors, Client, Public) (Water, Air, Land, Waste, Noise)

• Working in Highway
• Dealing with Public • Noise and Nuisance
• Working around livestock • Work Near Water (where relevant)
• Working with sewage • Disposal of Waste
• Manual Handling: • Storage of fuels
• Sharps and Needles
• Overhead power cables Potential for protected species to be
• Buried utilities found.
• Pedestrian impact with moving machinery
• Deep excavations

Clients Specific Requirements

11. Quality Issues
(Lead-Times, Material Delivery, Inspection) (Access / Egress, Times, Colour)
Working hours to be 08.00am to 17.00hrs
pm
Work to be undertaken within 6 weeks.

Ensure all items required for job are stored

at Wildon Uk yard to prevent time delays
before commencement of the works.

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12. LEGISLATION COVERING THE WORK ACTIVITY

Health & Safety at Work Act 1974

Workplace Health, Safety & Welfare Regulations 1992
Confined Spaces Regulations 1997
PUWER Regulations 1998
LOLER Regulations 1998
Working at Height Regulations (2005)
Management of Health & Safety at Work 1999
Personal Protective equipment Regulations (1992)
Manual Handling operations Regulations (1992)
Environmental permitting Regulations 2010
Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations 1991

13. RELEVANT DOCUMENTATION

Site File to include;
• Training & Equipment certificates;
• Risk Assessments,
• Safe Systems of Work;
• Confined Space Checklists
• Waste Carriers License and
• Waste Transfer Note
• Consignment Note if Hazardous waste
• Job Sheet

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14. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE AND OTHER SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Type Standard No Type Standard No

High-Visibility
EN471 Class 2 /3 Each Overalls Dry / Waterproof Each
Vest / Jacket

Hard Hat EN397 Each Bump Cap EN812

PVC Knit Wrist Gloves
Chemical / Biological Each Safety Boots EN 345 200 joules Each

Gloves EN374
Mechanical / Abrasion Buoyancy aid /
EN396 Each
EN388 Life vest
EN352 Part 1 Muffs
EN352 Part 2 Foam Each
Respiratory
Ear Protection Plugs Protective See PPE Guide
Equipment
EN352 Part 3 Helmet
Mounted
EN166.1.B with anti- EN166.3.9.B, 169/175
Goggles Each Face Shield
mist resistance. Impact Resistant
Safety Harnesses & Each
Breathing
Equipment Apparatus
Intrinsically Safe
Gas Monitor 1 caplamp
1
1 CO2
Fire
Extinguisher
2 AFFF Foam 1 First Aid Kit ✓
1 Fire Blanket

Oil Spill Tray Spill Kit

Safety Signs: As per NRSWA (Ch 8)

Basins with hot water washes are available on the majority of vehicles, with industrial
wet wipes provided where absent. Toilet facilities to be in the form of a single portable
Welfare: welfare unit on site

Employees are recommended to receive appropriate inoculations.

The minimum PPE consists of; hardhat (not bump caps) high visibility waistcoats or jackets, safety footwear,
eye protection (full face visor for jetting activity), gloves and overalls as illustrated below. (Ear protection must
be readily available)

Other (Specify):

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15. Protected Species

1 The site is within a rural area a survey has been undertaken and there is no risk that
protected species may be found during the project

16. SITE METHODOLOGY

Stage Description Assessments Applicable

Attend site with the client and ensure proposed method

statement can be achieved. If at all possible meet any
residents that are available and introduce ourselves as
the contractor and to share any emergency contact
details so that we can be contacted to discuss any
possible future issues. At this point residents to be
informed of contractors proposals in terms of progress
information and how it is to be communicated during
1. the project period as the site has a variety of home
owners, some who are retired and others who work. It
may be necessary to have a variety of methods to
inform each resident but this will be decided and noted
on the initial meeting day. Aspire housing shall be
writing to each individual property resident informing
them of the proposed works, duration, start date and
relevant contact for this project within Aspire housing
for the duration of the works.

Set out working area to include proposed location of

2. soak away and treatment plant.

Erect site access warning signs and any overhead

cable safety goal posts. Ensure all signage covers all
risks and can be easily seen by staff and general
3.
public.
Front gate to be kept locked but with a contact number
for the staff present to allow access if required.

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Construct Harrus type fencing compound for the

storage of materials and the housing of the portable
4. toilet. This to be located immediately to the right of the .
access gate and within the field area

Receive any plant and machinery that may be required

and ensure that they can be secured with vandal
5.
guards etc to prevent unauthorised use out of hours.

Note, we shall not be storing any bulk fuels on site.

Red diesel shall be brought to site on a daily basis in
6.
20 litre drums to fill the machine.

Locate and mark any buried services and undertake a

7. site specific risk assessment before any actual
construction works commence.
Once all are happy to include the client, residents and
8. Wildon uk staff then the actual construction works can
commence.
All materials for the job to be delivered to site to include
big bagged stone for soak away, pipework and
Klargester biodisc tank. All spoil that is generated from
9. the installation shall be installed within this location until
ready for disposal. Area is marked in green.

10. Existing septic tank outlet to b stoppered and tank

contents emptied.
Soakaway to be installed to part H building regulations
11.
in proposed location
Klargester tank installed to manufacturers
recommendations and connected to newly install
12. .
soakaway

Existing foul sewer to be redirected to new treatment

13.
plant and system commissioned.
Old septic tank will be converted into a pumping
14.
station.
new security fence to be installed around new
15.
treatment plant plant
Once the job is complete and all paperwork is signed
16.
by client then work to dismantle site to commence
All heavy plant and machinery to be removed from site
17.
and road surface cleaned once low loader gone.

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Compound to be removed and field inspected for
18. debris and litter, farmer to be allowed to inspect final
works.
Once all equipment is removed from site then safety
19. signage to be removed and finished work area
inspected by client.
Residents to be thanked for their cooperation during
20.
these essential works.

17. MONITORING

Site management, supervision, visiting managers and safety advisers will monitor
personnel compliance with this method statement.

Note: It is important that all method statements are followed explicitly. Unauthorised
variations are not permitted. Method statements are reviewed regularly by the
Wildon UK LTD Health & Safety Officer

18. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES APPLICABLE TO WORKS

Fire Only persons trained in fire response to attempt to fight fires.

Local arrangements for contacting emergency services to be identified.

First-Aid box provided on all vehicles.

Local arrangements for contacting emergency services to be identified.
Location of nearest hospital A&E must be known.
In case of accident or injury requiring medical attention call 999 and
First Aid
inform Control.
Always inform Health and Safety Officer of all incidents, accidents and
near misses.
Ensure that the Incident Report Form is completed.

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None anticipated.
Should any environmental issues arise during works then this should be
reported to your supervisor, the client and where necessary the
Environment Agency.
Environmental
Site is not a SSSI so although no incidents are anticipated we need to
have the ability to control some situations should they arise – e.g. spill
kits to be at hand should, eg a fuel, hydraulic, sludge leak occur. On-
Site or CPC – no work to start until this is in place.

Call-Back Time
Exceeded

Other

19. CONTACT NUMBERS

Name Position / Employer Contact Number

Operations Manager

Duty Manager

Health and Safety Officer

Client’s Representative

20. ISSUE TO
Copy Confirmation
Controlled Copy Recipient No Date of Issue of Receipt
Date
1
2
3
4
5
6

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21. REVISION AND ISSUE RECORD

Issue No Issue Date Pages/Section Prepared by Revised

Authorised By Signature

Date Position

Approved by Signature

Date Position (Client’s Representative)

Received By Signature

Date Position

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22. SITE VARIATION OR ALTERATION

Should there be a variation on site to this safe system of work or a potential hazard has
been identified, the work should not start until the controls have been identified and agreed
with the client and the Health & Safety Officer

Description Signature &

Date

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