Method Statement & Risk Assessment
For the removal of existing 6m wooden
flagpole & installation of a new 6m fibreglass flagpole
Ref No: FC6774
Main Principal Work Activities
Removal of existing 6m wooden flagpole from roof
Supply & installation of 1 x 6m fibreglass flagpole
Supply & installation of new anchor base plate to roof
Preliminary arrangements
• Operatives to be fully briefed to task
• Site specific risk assessment to be read and understood
• All access equipment supplied by others
Section 1 – Operatives
• Trained and experienced operatives x 4
• Subccontractors – Qualified 38m truck mount platform
• All operatives to comply with the companies ‘Health & Safety’ procedures always
Section 2 – PPE
• Company uniform to be always worn
• High visibility clothing (where applicable) compluing with EN471
• Hard hat with chin strap complying with EN397
• Gloves complying with EN388
• Full body harness complying with EN361
• Fall restraint lanyard complying with EN354
Section 3 – Equipment
• 38m Bronto truck mounted access platform with qualified operator
• Various hand tools
• All tools to be kept secured in tool bag when not in use
• First Aid box including eye bath
Section 4 – Setting up procedure
• All PPE including harnesses to be checked prior to, and worn during operations
• Safety anchor points to be checked prior to commencement to ensure fit for use
• Check weather conditions are suitable for work task to be undertaken
• All safety inspections for equipment to be completed prior to use
• Work area to be cordoned off with barriers and signage as supplied and guarded
by qualified TM personnel
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Method Statement & Risk Assessment
For the removal of existing 6m wooden
flagpole & installation of a new 6m fibreglass flagpole
Section 5 – FC site contact & emergency details
• Andy Grover, Site supervisor – 07525591626
• Dan Ferguson, Engineer – 07739564722
Section 6 – Work tasks and general risk assessment
TASK – REMOVAL OF EXISTING 6M WOODEN FLAGPOLE PERSONS
Checks to equipment carried out prior to commencement of work activities. Trained operatives
Correct PPE to be always worn. Trained operatives
Truck mount platform to be positioned and barriers installed. Trained operatives
Full body harness & restraint lanyard to be worn always and connected to safety
Trained operatives
anchor points always within platform.
Access flagpole and remove existing lightening conductor.
Once removed to roof level proceed to cut flagpole down in 1-2m sections by means
Trained operatives
of hand saws, placing sections in cradle of platform. Descend platform to empty cradle
of sections as not to overload cradle.
TASK – INSTALLATION OF NEW ANCHOR BASE PLATE & 6M FLAGPOLE PERSONS
Leave existing timber section of flagpole to receive new steel square base spigot to Trained operatives
instal over timber section.
Once steel spigot has been installed, drill through timber section in both directions Trained operatives
and insert stainless steel threaded bar and tighten accordingly with S/S loc nuts.
New flagpole to be loaded onto cradle of MEWP and secured to cradle and raised to
roof level, flagpole base to be lowered onto roof level and aligned with base plate.
Once aligned, flagpole to be raised slowly into vertical position and lifted to align holes Trained operatives
on footplate to baseplate and insert hinge pin. Once aligned, tighten with appropriate
nuts, check level and adjust where required to ensure flagpole is vertical.
Connect lightening conductor from flagpole to existing system. Trained operatives
Instal new halyard on both pulley system and instal new cleats to receive halyard. Trained operatives
Flagpole to be commissioned. Trained operatives
All tools, components, rubbish removed, leaving site clean and tidy. Trained operatives
This activity has been assessed as high [Link] to commencing work a
site-specific risk assessment must be completed to identify and control any
Task additional hazards that may be present on site. Once the site-specific risk
Hazard H assessment form has been suitably completed, the ‘Task Hazard Rating’ can
Rating be reduced to low risk. All identified control measures (generic and
site-specific) must be understood and implemented by all members of the
team. If in doubt, contact your supervisor for further guidance and advice.
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Method Statement & Risk Assessment
For the removal of existing 6m wooden
flagpole & installation of a new 6m fibreglass flagpole
Section 6 – Work tasks and general risk assessment continued...
HAZARD CONTROLS HAZARD RATING
On site hazards Assess site before commencing works – undertake site risk
assessment if conditions have changed.
Operatives to wear full body harness and restraint lanyard of
which must be checked prior to use.
Risk from falling MEWP Never climb on cradle. H
Do not overreach/lean out of cradle.
Never run.
Ensure appropriate techniques are used when lifting equipment
Manual handling and associated components. Do not overreach/stretch when H
undertaking tasks. Ref RA manual handling.
Load flagpole in line with direction of lift to avoid overhang of
Flagpole lift flagpole encountering building. Flagpole to be secured correctly H
to cradle of MEWP. Operatives within cradle to act as
banksman and guide lift to final position.
Do not place hands between cradle of MEWP and building
facade/flagpole/components.
Entrapment/crush When removing old existing flagpoles, cut in manageable sizes H
to enable firm grip can be kept during removal.
When installing new baseplate, place wooden chocks onto
receiving metalwork to aid lowering onto fixings.
Operation to be undertaken in line with manual handling
procedures.
Installation of new When drilling, ensure eye protection, safety glasses are worn.
associated fittings/and Keep hands away from working parts during drilling. H
removal of old Minimum of 2 operatives to undertake all tasks.
fittings/components Area to be cordoned off to all unauthorised personnel during
works.
Follow manual handling procedures when lifting components.
Ensure all tools are secured by means of lanyard to eliminate
risk of dropping/falling, any tools not in use to be stored away.
Falling objects H
Ensure all components are placed correctly within cradle and
secured.
Operatives to accustom themselves to the environment and be
Overhead hazards H
wary of overhead obstructions and other contractors on site.
Third parties Ensure work area is cordoned off with suitable barriers. H
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Method Statement & Risk Assessment
For the removal of existing 6m wooden
flagpole & installation of a new 6m fibreglass flagpole
Section 6 – Work tasks and general risk assessment continued...
HAZARD CONTROLS HAZARD RATING
Ensure weather conditions are suitable for the operations.
Weather H
Do not start or continue work in high winds or heavy rain.
Appropriate PPE must always be worn, safety hat, steel
In correct PPE toe-cap boots, hi-visibility jackets, gloves andsuitable outer H
clothing in respect of weather conditions – non-snag.
• Working area to be always kept clear of debris and trip hazards.
Ref No: FC6774
Read and understood by:
NAME SIGNATURE DATE
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