Method statements and risk assessments - Tile Advice

[Fegan815]

Dear all,
Can I trouble you for some advice. I have landed a contract with a large building company and so far I’ve carried out 2 jobs for them. However I’ve now been asked to provide risk assessments and method statements for the next job, this is something I know nothing about. I’m sure some of you guys have come across this before so how do I do this? Does anyone have these I could edit ?

Any help would be appreciated

Many thanks

 

[Dumbo]

There are specialist companies out there that deal with this for you . Once you have it just change job address .

 

[Fegan815]

There are specialist companies out there that deal with this for you . Once you have it just change job address .

Thanks for the reply but as daft as it sounds where do I find them? Do you know or could you recommend any

Many thanks

 

[Dumbo]

Thanks for the reply but as daft as it sounds where do I find them? Do you know or could you recommend any

Many thanks

No I get people phoning me offering their services . Try google

 

[jpmck]

I hope you don't mind a response, I was on the site looking for advice on tiling and I came across your query.
RAMS are not hard to do, I could email you a form and talk you through how to complete one if you like, although if google search for free risk assessment template there is a great free version on the HSE site
https://www.hse.gov.uk/risk/risk-assessment-and-policy-template.doc
If you are a sole trader (or at least employ less than 5 people) you don't legally need a written RAMS (Risk Assessment and Method Statement) however this doesn't stop the main contractor asking for one. If you are a sole trader I wouldn't bother filling in the first page of the HSE form, just page 2.
When you fill it in, it is helpful to think about your day:
Getting to site: the main hazards are slips trips and falls. Your precautions would be care, keeping the workplace tidy, managing trailing leads and extensions, wearing proper safety shoes with a good grip
Working on-site: do you know what the fire alarm sounds like, do you know where the marshalling point is, do you know how to report an accident, do you know who is in charge?
Hacking off old tiles: hazards are sharp edges, flying shards of tile, dust, hidden services, precautions, eye protection, hand protection, extract ventilation in extreme circumstances
Mixing adhesive: hazards are airborne dust, wear a mask or well-ventilated area, aggressive chemicals, wear gloves, handling heavy bags, 2 man lift for anything over 25kg
Etc
You also need to think about the others that might be affected, other workers in the area, maybe you're working in a live school or hospital. For this group many of the precautions you will take will be applied to them although you don't need to think about site risks like slips and trips, only how your work activity affects them.
Don't worry about the quality too much it is more about thinking about the hazards you face and how to control them. I don't write these for a living any more but I review loads from main contractors (some of the biggest in the country) and generally they are a bit rubbish and don't forget they want you to work with them so even if it isn't perfect they will either help you fix it or, more likely, ignore it.

 

[Fegan815]

I hope you don't mind a response, I was on the site looking for advice on tiling and I came across your query.
RAMS are not hard to do, I could email you a form and talk you through how to complete one if you like, although if google search for free risk assessment template there is a great free version on the HSE site
https://www.hse.gov.uk/risk/risk-assessment-and-policy-template.doc
If you are a sole trader (or at least employ less than 5 people) you don't legally need a written RAMS (Risk Assessment and Method Statement) however this doesn't stop the main contractor asking for one. If you are a sole trader I wouldn't bother filling in the first page of the HSE form, just page 2.
When you fill it in, it is helpful to think about your day:
Getting to site: the main hazards are slips trips and falls. Your precautions would be care, keeping the workplace tidy, managing trailing leads and extensions, wearing proper safety shoes with a good grip
Working on-site: do you know what the fire alarm sounds like, do you know where the marshalling point is, do you know how to report an accident, do you know who is in charge?
Hacking off old tiles: hazards are sharp edges, flying shards of tile, dust, hidden services, precautions, eye protection, hand protection, extract ventilation in extreme circumstances
Mixing adhesive: hazards are airborne dust, wear a mask or well-ventilated area, aggressive chemicals, wear gloves, handling heavy bags, 2 man lift for anything over 25kg
Etc
You also need to think about the others that might be affected, other workers in the area, maybe you're working in a live school or hospital. For this group many of the precautions you will take will be applied to them although you don't need to think about site risks like slips and trips, only how your work activity affects them.
Don't worry about the quality too much it is more about thinking about the hazards you face and how to control them. I don't write these for a living any more but I review loads from main contractors (some of the biggest in the country) and generally they are a bit rubbish and don't forget they want you to work with them so even if it isn't perfect they will either help you fix it or, more likely, ignore it.

Wow, thanks for taking the time to give such a detailed response. I’d really like to take you up on the offer to email me said documents
email removed
I am a sole trader but occasionally employ 2 or 3 other tilers to help when needed. Sadly for me the main contractors are now asking for these RAMS or as it was put to me No RAMS no more contracts.
Look forward to hearing from you soon

 

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@Fegan815 please contact @jpmck via private message HERE and exchange details.
personal details are not permitted in posts.
This is for your protection.

 

[Dumbo]

I hope you don't mind a response, I was on the site looking for advice on tiling and I came across your query.
RAMS are not hard to do, I could email you a form and talk you through how to complete one if you like, although if google search for free risk assessment template there is a great free version on the HSE site
https://www.hse.gov.uk/risk/risk-assessment-and-policy-template.doc
If you are a sole trader (or at least employ less than 5 people) you don't legally need a written RAMS (Risk Assessment and Method Statement) however this doesn't stop the main contractor asking for one. If you are a sole trader I wouldn't bother filling in the first page of the HSE form, just page 2.
When you fill it in, it is helpful to think about your day:
Getting to site: the main hazards are slips trips and falls. Your precautions would be care, keeping the workplace tidy, managing trailing leads and extensions, wearing proper safety shoes with a good grip
Working on-site: do you know what the fire alarm sounds like, do you know where the marshalling point is, do you know how to report an accident, do you know who is in charge?
Hacking off old tiles: hazards are sharp edges, flying shards of tile, dust, hidden services, precautions, eye protection, hand protection, extract ventilation in extreme circumstances
Mixing adhesive: hazards are airborne dust, wear a mask or well-ventilated area, aggressive chemicals, wear gloves, handling heavy bags, 2 man lift for anything over 25kg
Etc
You also need to think about the others that might be affected, other workers in the area, maybe you're working in a live school or hospital. For this group many of the precautions you will take will be applied to them although you don't need to think about site risks like slips and trips, only how your work activity affects them.
Don't worry about the quality too much it is more about thinking about the hazards you face and how to control them. I don't write these for a living any more but I review loads from main contractors (some of the biggest in the country) and generally they are a bit rubbish and don't forget they want you to work with them so even if it isn't perfect they will either help you fix it or, more likely, ignore it.

This is really cool that you contributed in this way .
Thanks very much for this

 

[jpmck]

Wow, thanks for taking the time to give such a detailed response. I’d really like to take you up on the offer to email me said documents
email removed
I am a sole trader but occasionally employ 2 or 3 other tilers to help when needed. Sadly for me the main contractors are now asking for these RAMS or as it was put to me No RAMS no more contracts.
Look forward to hearing from you soon

Hi,
The site has removed your email, I suspect that it will do the same if I try to post
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Fegan815,
They have removed your email from your reply but they have provided a link that allows you to message me privately so that we can exchange details. If you use that I'll send you a form but I genuinely think the HSE one is better than most. If we can get to the point that we've exchanged emails then I'd be happy to start the form off for you to finish off.