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juliehughes7676		#1 Posted : 01 March 2012 22:28:41(UTC)
Rank: New forum user		Hi I have been asked to provide a method statement for our consultants/project managers visiting construction sites. Does anyone have any examples of these that I could like at Regards Julie
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Ron Hunter		#2 Posted : 02 March 2012 00:02:50(UTC)
Rank: Super forum user		I guess we all get asked for some crazy things every now and again. A method statement for a site visit is right up there at the top of the scale of daftness though. Assuming they can find their way from a-b, know their left from their right and which way is up, this would read something like: i.Ensure appropriate PPE provided and worn beyond site office (safety footwear and hard hat & hi viz waistcoat as a minimum. ii.Listen attentively to Site Induction iii.Obey Site Rules and instruction from those in charge. The World's gone mad.
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bob youel		#3 Posted : 02 March 2012 08:25:12(UTC)
Rank: Super forum user		Talk to your peoole who visit such areas and work from that info - Noting any special situations as a construction site that is in a sewer is completely different to a construction site that is not in a sewer
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David Bannister		#4 Posted : 02 March 2012 10:17:00(UTC)
Rank: Super forum user		RICS publish a document "Surveying Safely" which is quite comprehensive but may give you some pointers as to what to consider. Members only access to their website I believe but probably some of your consultants/project managers will be members.
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firesafety101		#5 Posted : 02 March 2012 11:08:52(UTC)
Rank: Super forum user		Visitors to construction sites must receive an induction talk from the PC. This should be a shorter version of what is given to site workers. If this is adequate there should be no need for risk assessments for your employees. How can you risk assess something you don't know. Agree with PPE provision, report to Site Manager on arrival and take it from there.
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AndyF		#6 Posted : 02 March 2012 11:20:03(UTC)
Rank: Forum user		Is it RAMS for work that is already been carried out as I, and other Consultants I work with, have to visit vacant sites pre-start to the works which requires different RAMS and have different hazards to be taken into account
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Ron Hunter		#7 Posted : 02 March 2012 12:12:07(UTC)
Rank: Super forum user		Aye, but it's ridiculous to suggest such matters should be formally recorded in a Method Statement. The most hazardous and complex task undertaken will be parking the car!
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stevie40		#8 Posted : 02 March 2012 12:52:28(UTC)
Rank: Super forum user		In the past I've indicated that I would be working to the risk assessments / method statements of the client I was visiting on the site. Allowed the PC's H&S bod to tick their form and allow me to go about my business after site induction.
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ptaylor14		#9 Posted : 02 March 2012 13:27:06(UTC)
Rank: Forum user		juliehughes7676 wrote: Hi I have been asked to provide a method statement for our consultants/project managers visiting construction sites. Does anyone have any examples of these that I could like at Regards Julie Yep deffo one of the daftest!!! No offence to julie for asking
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rockybalboa		#10 Posted : 02 March 2012 14:00:42(UTC)
Rank: Forum user		We ensure all visitors to our sites are chaperoned by a responsible employee at all times.
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juliehughes7676		#11 Posted : 04 March 2012 22:20:19(UTC)
Rank: New forum user		Thanks for the replies. I have already started this template and added: Travel to and from the site Moving plant and vehicles Noise Dust Working at heights Electrical systems etc Contractor Inductions / site rules etc Just wanted to see if there was any thing else out there.
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Lisa Boulton		#12 Posted : 05 March 2012 13:51:48(UTC)
Rank: Forum user		I have just done a generic RA for our Building Control Officers doing site visits if you would like a copy PM me your e mail and I will send it to you. Regards Lisa
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achrn		#13 Posted : 05 March 2012 14:50:03(UTC)
Rank: Super forum user		juliehughes7676 wrote: Just wanted to see if there was any thing else out there. Specify minimum basic PPE set? We mandate anyone going to site has hi-vis, boots, hard-hat, gloves, glasses, earplugs. We don't mandate they wear (all of) them, but they have to take them, so they are available.
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SP900308		#14 Posted : 06 March 2012 14:17:48(UTC)
Rank: Super forum user		I'd like to see what the Client's response would be when they get asked!
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NEE' ONIONS MATE!		#15 Posted : 07 March 2012 11:46:04(UTC)
Rank: Forum user		Isn't this sort of stuff just about the mark of everything that is so b***dy c**p about life in this country? Sorry Mods...(in advance)!
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