Northern Gateway

METHOD STATEMENT
For

The Installation of Steel Sheet Piled Retaining Wall at CH1350-1500

on behalf of

Welsh Government
at

Northern Gateway
Document Reference: C11588/11.3/ MS002
Rev C0
Date
23/01/2015

Prepared by

Signature

S.Yates

Approval
R. Howarth

Signature

Date
23/01/2015

Approved By:
For:
Revision Status and Distribution
(For revisions refer to the addendum schedule attached)
Distribution: Volker Stevin/ Foreman / File 11.3

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I have read and understood the following method statement:

Print Name

Addendum Schedule
Addendum
Number

Date

Alterations

Signature

Date

The site Foreman/Supervisor may carry out hand written addendums to this Method
Statement only after discussions regarding the changes with the Author or Manager, and
that they agree with the proposed changes. Any such alterations will be referenced as the
latest issue number followed by a, b, c
The Method Statement will then be briefed to all personnel concerned and recorded on a
task briefing sheet.

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Contents
1.0
Introduction ...........................................................................................................................3
2.0
Purpose ................................................................................................................................4
3.0
Programme ...........................................................................................................................4
4.0
Responsibilities .....................................................................................................................4
5.0
Reference Documents ..........................................................................................................4
6.0
Working Hours ......................................................................................................................5
7.0
Pre-requisites to starting on site............................................................................................5
8.0
Mobilisation ...........................................................................................................................5
a) Deliveries ..............................................................................................................................5
b) Equipment ............................................................................................................................5
c) Labour and Small Tools ........................................................................................................ 6
Methodology. ........................................................................................................................6
9.0
a) Pitching and Driving Using Movax......................................................................................................6
b) Water Jetting (If required) ...................................................... .................................................6
c) Controls & Monitoring ...........................................................................................................7
10.0 Labour ..................................................................................................................................7
11.0 Safety and COSHH...............................................................................................................7
12.0 Housekeeping .......................................................................................................................8
13.0 Environmental Information ....................................................................................................8
d) Waste and Pollution ..............................................................................................................8
e) Noise & Vibration ..................................................................................................................8
f) Fuel & Oils ............................................................................................................................8
g) Water courses ......................................................................................................................8
14.0 Personal Protective Equipment .............................................................................................8
15.0 Lifting Equipment ..................................................................................................................8
16.0 Lighting .................................................................................................................................9
17.0 Emergency Procedures ........................................................................................................9
18.0 Third Parties .........................................................................................................................9
APPENDICES .................................................................................................................................9
Appendix A

Risk Assessments

Appendix B

Site layout/Installation

Appendix C

Working Platform Permit to Load Certificate

Appendix D

Piling Rig details

Appendix E

Standard Forms: Permit to Commence

Pile Driving Record

Appendix F

Completion Certificate
Impact Driving Records

COSHH Assessments

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1.0

Introduction
This method statement details the proposed works connected with the off loading, loading and
installation of sheet pile retaining wall using a 25tn excavator and Movax unit to construct a
retaining wall at the Northern Gateway project for Welsh Government. The work is to be
completed in one visit from 16/03/15. The scope of works is to install 180no AU14 sheet piles
throughout CH1350-CH1500 along an existing cycle path.
The site location of the works and delivery address is:
C/o Volker Stevin
Off Welsh Road
Deeside
Wales
CH5

2.0

Purpose
The purpose of this method statement is to identify potential hazards and to provide a safe and
considered method of work.

3.0

Programme
The works will be completed in accordance with the Volker Stevin programme of works.
Mobilisation of plant and personnel to site will be 16/03/15 with an anticipated programme
period of 2 weeks.

4.0

Responsibilities
Volker Stevin will be responsible for ensuring that all the FPS attendances are provided and in
place prior to the piling equipment mobilising to site.
The Piling Foreman will be responsible for ensuring that the operations completed by Volker
Stevin will be in accordance with this method statement.
The Operations Manager will be responsible for ensuring the Piling Foreman has the necessary
support for works.
The Operations Manager will be responsible for ensuring the Method Statement and Risk
assessments are in place and, together with the Piling Foreman that site conditions match those
envisaged for the works.
On this project the relevant staff are:

5.0

VGE Personnel

Position

Site Status

Robert Howarth
Martin Knight
Mark Curtis
Steven Yates

Construction Manager
Operations Manager
Piling Supervisor
Graduate Engineer
Piling Foreman
Movax operator
Piling Operative

Visiting
Visiting
Visiting
Visiting
On site full time
On site full time
On site full time

Contact
Numbers
07748 112 263
07968 480 891
07876 876 317
07914 784 073

Reference Documents
Sheet Pile layout
Sheet Piling RAMS
Sheet Piling Lift Plan

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6.0

Working Hours
Working hours will be 7.30am to 6.00pm.
Safety and task lighting will be required at the start and end of the shift during the winter months.
Lighting units will be positioned to ensure the lights do not shine directly onto the lower bund.

7.0

Pre-requisites to starting on site

8.0

A site safety induction is to be provided by Volker Stevin which will include the site
emergency procedures and personnel authorised to give instructions.
All VS Piling personnel will be inducted into this Method Statement and Risk Assessment
and will be briefed by the Operations Manager/Piling Supervisor and a copy given to the
Volker Stevin Project Manager.
Clear and safe access and egress to and from the site for our personnel and adequate
demarcation from other operations (Site clearance etc).
Suitable haul road & access to all areas for the works, including stable and well maintained
piling platforms. This will be detailed in the VS Traffic Management Plan.
Removal of obstructions.
Adequate Welfare facilities.
Setting out of the pile line and levels.
A signed Permit to Work for pile installation operations (Appendix E).
Other permits as necessary (eg Hot Works permit for cutting/ burning operations).
Clear delineation and notification of any live overhead or underground services.

Mobilisation
a) Deliveries
The Piling Foreman will inspect the platform prior to the Movax setting up. If satisfactory, he will
get the certificate from Appendix C signed off by the Volker Stevin Project Manager prior to any
operations commencing.
Offloading of the plant and ancillary equipment will be carried out within the site boundary. The
low loader will reverse to the Queensferry Hotel Car park to the works area, the low loader will
then be tracked off by the rig operator and track onto the cycle path. A banksmen is to be
present at all times and the speed of the excavator is to be limited to a walking speed.
Goalposts will be erected under the cables to establish a minimum height..
All deliveries will be made to the main site compound.
No plant/materials are to be stored on the lower berm.
All delivery vehicles will arrive with suitable edge protection.
b) Equipment
The Operations Manager will make the necessary arrangements via Volker Brooks (i.e.
movement orders where necessary) for the delivery of the piling equipment to site. The
proposed plant to be used on this project will be as follows:
25tn excavator
50v Movax unit
Telehandler
Weld set
Trailer unit

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c) Labour and Small Tools

The labour shall travel in a Transit Van carrying any necessary small tools and oxygen /
propane / cutting / burning equipment. The transit van will be required access into the main site
compound.
The Movax operator will travel separately in his own transport.

9.0

Methodology.

a) Delivery of sheet piles to works area

Piles will be transported from the laydown area in the site compound to the works area along the
bank East of Bascule Bridge. This method will utilise a trailer unit which will be transported by either
the telescopic handler or VS dumper. A live road will need to be crossed VS are to provide traffic
control management.
CH1350-CH1500 Sheet piles will be loaded onto a trailer unit by means of the telescopic hander in
the compound storage area. The trailer unit will then deliver the piles to the works area using the
existing road up to The Queensferry Hotel. Once the trailer unit reaches the works area the 25tn
Movax will unload the trailer and lay the piles along the cycle path ready to install.
Works will be carried out in close proximity of live overheads, a safe working zone will be established
and the excavator will be fitted with a slew restrictor. VS to mark the minimum safe working area on
the footpath.

b) Pitching and driving sheet piles using Movax

The Piling Foreman will liaise with VS and agree the setting out locations of the piles and
associated levels.
The Piling Foreman will inspect the platform provided by VS for the Movax unit. If
satisfactory he will obtain endorsement of the certificate within Appendix C by a
representative of VS before commencing any operations.
The sheet piles will be transported to the piling area by the trailer unit and offloaded using
the 25tn Excavator. The sheets will be stacked in bundles of three to allow the Movax to
manoeuvre them if required.
The AU14 (upto 8m long) single sheet pile will be picked up by the Movax side grip.
The pile will be placed on the track to allow the driver to manoeuvre the hammer over the
pile and grip the section on the side.
The pile will then be lifted and positioned onto the required line for the retaining wall. The
pile will then be driven using the side grips of the hammer as far as possible depending on
prevalent underlying ground conditions. The jaws of the hammer will then be released and
the hammer moved up the pile and re-gripped onto the section and driven further.

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This will continue until the pile is driven far enough to allow the hammer to be positioned on
top of the pile. Once the Movax is positioned on top of the pile and attached via the bottom
jaw of the hammer the pile will be driven to its final level or refusal, whichever shall be the
lesser. VS will provide a machine to remove any material to allow the piles to be driven to
finished level.
The next pile will be handled in a similar manner and pitched into the clutch of the previous
pile. The pile will be driven in the same manner as the first. The pile installation will be
continued in the same manner until the end of the pile line or a change in direction.
Pile installation records will be kept on a daily basis together with daily record sheets and
provided to VS at the end of each day for verification.
If sheet pile refuses due to obstructions, the what if table will be reviewed for a possible
solution. The Project Manager (Hyder) will be informed by VS.

b)

Backdriving Sequence

If the piles refuse during driving with the Movax, impact driving may be required to drive the
piles to final level to meet the project requirements.
An Impact hammer will be mobilised to site and attached to the excavator.
The hammer will commence driving under operation by the piling operative. The driving will
be monitored throughout the driving process.
Driving will stop upon the pile final level being reached or refusal of the pile under the
driving process.

c) Controls & Monitoring

o
o
o
o

10.0

Volker Stevin will be responsible for clearly marking the line and level of all pile wall
sections and confirming the levels prior to the rig moving to the next pile.
Each pile will be checked for verticality as work proceeds by the Piling Foreman using a
sprit level.
The Piling Foreman will ensure that the piles are installed in accordance with the pile
schedule and relevant drawings.
Records will be kept of any piles which fail to achieve the required drive depth.

Labour
Operatives engaged in the site works will be a piling foreman, Movax operator, and a piling
operative.
All operatives are trained and experienced in piling works. Training records of the operatives
involved in the works will be provided at the pre commencement induction. To ensure
compliance with this method statement a briefing will be held for all personnel involved. No
visitors will be allowed within the immediate working area unless they are deemed experienced
in this work.
All operatives are CSCS/ CPCS qualified for their appropriate role and carry their cards with
them.

11.0

Safety and COSHH

Appropriate Risk and COSHH assessments are provided within Appendix A.
Generic COSHH Assessments included for the installation are as follows :

Diesel
Hydraulic oil
Oxygen
Propane.
Grease

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12.0

Housekeeping
All vehicles and plant will be kept in a clean condition.
The working area will be kept clean and clear of trip hazards. Any spillages will be reported to
Volker Stevin and cleared immediately. All waste will be deposited into skips provided by Volker
Stevin for disposal.
All plant will carry a comprehensive spill kit.

13.0

Environmental Information

d) Waste and Pollution

Fuel: VS will refuel (gas oil) plant and equipment from approved storage facilities. Refuelling will
be completed at the designated areas.
Plant Maintenance: Any essential plant maintenance required while on site will be undertaken
either at the working area or at a designated bunded area as directed by the VS.
VS will provide a spill kit in the form of absorbent mats and granules to soak up any accidental
spillage during refuelling or plant maintenance work. These will be bagged up and disposed of.
Should there be any cause of pollution to the water courses the main contractor will be informed
immediately.
Drip trays will be used under small plant items at all times.
e) Noise & Vibration
VGE will provide details of anticipated noise and vibration levels anticipated for our proposed
plant and equipment on request from VS. Actual site levels may vary from those stated
depending on actual ground conditions and the degree of exposure at the work location. Noise
and vibration monitoring will be carried out during the installation of the sheet piles.
f)

Fuel & Oils

Fuel is to be provided by VS in a mobile bunded bowser and held within approved storage
facilities.

g) Water courses
The Rive Dee is located adjacent to the sheet pile line. Re fuelling will be carried out away from the
water course.

14.0

Personal Protective Equipment

All personnel shall be issued with the following PPE which shall be worn at all times:
Hard Hats
Safety Boots lace up only.
High Visibility Trouser and Vest (function designated)
Light Eye Protection
Gloves
Ear Defenders

15.0

Additional PPE will be worn as required for activities such as burning and welding and as
required by the risk assessments.

Lifting Equipment

All craneage, chains, slings, shackles and shoes will have valid certification for inspection at
all times. Present colour of all in test lifting equipment is Red.

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16.0

Daily checks to be made on chain clamp / lock-nut pitching chain and component
connectors together with the standard daily rig check carried out by the operator.

Lighting
Safety and Task lighting will be provided as necessary by VS. Site lighting to allow safe
movement around the site if needed is also to be provided by VS. Lighting units will be
positioned to ensure the lights do not shine directly onto the lower bund.

17.0

Emergency Procedures
Emergency Procedures will be briefed by Volker Stevin as part of the site induction, including
the responsible person, contact numbers and hospital directions. The VS designated First Aider
for the project will be Mr Dave McCafferty the Piling Foreman.

18.0

Third Parties
Third party assets are the responsibility of VS as indicated on the Permit to Work.
The site works described above will be completed out in a secure working area provided by VS.

APPENDICES

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Appendix A
RISK ASSESSMENT

RISK ASSESSMENT

Form Ref:

HSP-004-01

Revision:

Rev Date:
Contract:
Activity/Operation:
1

HAZARD/RISK

C11588 Northern Gateway

Sheet Pile Retaining Wall Installation.
Risk Levels Before 5
Controls
Those at
2
3
4
Risk
L
Sv
R

Plant instability due to inadequate

support.

Contact with Buried Services.

Ref:
6

CONTROLS

All

All

Contact with overhead cables

Delivery of equipment & Movax.

All

All

C11588/RA02/Rev 0.

Level Working Piling Platform to be constructed in accordance with VS

Temporary Works procedures.
Sufficient platform width required for working with movax and trailer.
Plate Bearing Tests to be completed by VS.
Working Platform certificate provided by VS.
Prior to any excavation or sheet pile installation area to be CAT
Scanned by a trained operative (VS).
Service Drawings to be checked and any identified services marked on
the ground using timber pegs or spray paint (VS).
Other than that notified above, service drawings for area have not
identified any services within the piled area, however operatives should
proceed with care.
If any unidentified services are located cease work and contact VS.
Piling to be controlled on a Permit to Dig briefed and issued to Piling
Foreman.
Works to be carried out in accordance with approved RAMS.
Exclusion zone to be set up in accordance with power providers
guidelines.
VS to set out exclusion zone on footpath.
Slew restrictor to be applied on 25tn excavator.
Delivery Wagons to comply with the Site Traffic Management Plan and
adhere to the Delivery Route instructions.
Site Speed limit Maximum of 5mph.
All deliveries to be guided into position by a banksman.
VS to provide banksman to stop or traffic if required.
Movax to be tracked off back of low loader in VS site adjacent to the
Queensferry Hotel.
Where space permits, all wagons to enter & exit works in a forward
gear.
Banksman to ensure delivery wagons do not block road and that priority
is given to non-construction traffic.
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Risk Level After

Controls
7

Sv

RISK ASSESSMENT

Form Ref:

HSP-004-01

Revision:

Rev Date:
Contract:
Activity/Operation:
1

HAZARD/RISK

C11588 Northern Gateway

Sheet Pile Retaining Wall Installation.
Risk Levels Before 5
Controls
Those at
2
3
4
Risk
L
Sv
R

Lifting of Piles

All

Ref:
6

CONTROLS

Injury to site personnel working

adjacent to telehandler and movax
Unit

Pile Installation Noise/Vibration

All

All

C11588/RA02/Rev 0.

Piles to be positioned adjacent to works.

Weight of lift to be within capabilities of Excavator.
Trial lift where piles hoisted approx. 150mm above ground to be
undertaken prior to removing from wagon.
When lifting single piles, Pile quick release shackle to be used.
Guide rope to be utilised when lifting piles and other large items.
No lifting to be undertaken if wind speed exceeds 10m/s (22mph) or
operatives do not feel it is safe to do so.
Banksman to ensure materials are not slewed over operatives working.
Operatives to ensure they do not stand beneath a suspended load.
Lifting gear to be selected by a competent person (Qualified Slinger /
Signaller) and capacity and condition checked.
Lifting Gear to have 6monthly inspection, damaged or faulty equipment
should not be used and immediately quarantined.
Lifts to be in accordance with Lift Plan.
All plant movements to be supervised by qualified Banksman at all
times.
Banksman to establish No Entry Controlled Zone extending 3m
beyond the perimeter of the Excavator. Only personnel nominated by
the Banksman may enter this zone.
Footpath to be closed off within proximity of piling and access area.
Sheet Piles to be installed with movax unit
Operator to be trained and competent..
All plant to be controlled by a banksman at all times. Banksman to
ensure that excavator has correct lifting equipment for pile section.
Piles to be toed into the ground a sufficient depth prior to releasing
quick release shackle.
If obstruction encountered at shallow depth pile to be removed and
obstruction dug out (VS)
If Obstruction Hit at low level pile to be left high and cut to allow next
pile to be clutched.
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Risk Level After

Controls
7

Sv

RISK ASSESSMENT

Form Ref:

HSP-004-01

Revision:

Rev Date:
Contract:
Activity/Operation:
1

HAZARD/RISK

C11588 Northern Gateway

Sheet Pile Retaining Wall Installation.
Risk Levels Before 5
Controls
Those at
2
3
4
Risk
L
Sv
R

Ref:
6

CONTROLS

Failure of Piling Works

All

Cutting/burning Welding

Contaminating Site Area

All

Delivery of piles via live building

All

C11588/RA02/Rev 0.

When operatives clutch pile hands to be kept free from any areas they
are likely to become trapped.
Operatives working in close proximity to Machinery to wear additional
PPE or Ear Protection when required.
Sheet Piles to be installed as per Design to the position and Toe levels
specified.
If Toe levels cannot be achieved or any onsite conditions differ to the
design, cease work immediately and contact VS and VGE designer.
Any deviation from Design to be approved by VS.
Piles to be clutched together to form a rigid wall and installed plum.
Piles to be installed prior to excavating to the structure formation level.
Cutting/Burning Welding of Sheet Piles to be controlled with a Hot
Works Permit.
Operative cutting to be trained & competent.
Additional PPE of Face Mask, Fire Retardent Gloves/Overalls to be
used.
Hot works area to be fenced off/shrouded at all times with warning
signs erected.
Sparks etc to be directed from other work activities.
When welding Support brackets excavator to lift/hold in position until
weld complete.
Fire Extinguisher to be available at all Hot Works Locations
Plant to carry spill kits at all times and plant working.
All re-fuelling to be undertaken within controlled areas.
Any spillages or leaks to be reported to the site supervisor immediately
and dealt with accordingly.
Drip trays to be used under all equipment
Volkerstevin to provide banksmen to control the traffic whilst crossing
Welsh Road.
Speed limit to be enforced and speed to be limit to walking pace.
VS to provide and manage exclusion zone from The Queensferry Hotel.
Vehicles to travel in forward gear at all times possible.
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Risk Level After

Controls
7

Sv

RISK ASSESSMENT

Form Ref:

HSP-004-01

Revision:

Rev Date:
Contract:
Activity/Operation:
1

HAZARD/RISK

C11588 Northern Gateway

Sheet Pile Retaining Wall Installation.
Risk Levels Before 5
Controls
Those at
2
3
4
Risk
L
Sv
R

Works adjacent to live River

All

Open leader trench

All

Transport of piles with

telehandler/trailer from lay
down area to works area

All

Ref:

C11588/RA02/Rev 0.

CONTROLS

Vehicles to be road legal.

Life Jackets to be worn whilst working adjacent to water.
No lone working
Works to be carried out in accordance with RAMS and Lift Plan.
Only excavate leader trench for the planned days work ahead.
Any open leader trench to be backfilled at the end of each shift.

Speed limits to be applied for the servicing road.

Banksmen to be present at all times when telehandler is in use and

speed limited to the bandsmens walking pace.

Traffic control to be managed by VS.

Reversing to be minimised at all times possible.

When offloading trailer ensure that the trailer does not block the
road.

Telehandler banksmen to ensure a safe working zone is available

before loading/unloading piles.
Ensure all lifts with the telehandler are to be under a maximum of
4tn.
Using the telehandler to transport the piles will be strapped to the
forks to reduce the likelihood of falling.

Risk Level After

Controls
7

Sv

Tick here if Complexity warrants a Method Statement/Written Safe System of Work

Assessed By:
Assessors Signature:

Steven Yates
Date Assessed: 23/01/2015

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Review Date: 23/01/2015

Key:
L - Likelihood
Sv - Severity
R - Risk

RISK ASSESSMENT

Form Ref:

HSP-004-01

Revision:

Rev Date:

All Operatives to Sign to Acknowledge they have Read & Fully Understood the Risk Assessment : C11588/RA01/Rev 2.

Name

Signature

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Date

RISK ASSESSMENT

Form Ref:

HSP-004-01

Revision:

Rev Date:

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Appendix B

Site Layout / Installation Sketch

Northern Gateway Piling Sequence

Access via The
Queensferry Hotel
car park.
2

CH1350

CH1500
4

All traffic to be
managed and
exclusion zones
enforced. No
machinery is to
travel without a
banksmen.

Northern Gateway CH1500 to CH1350 mobilisation

CH 1350

CH 1500

3.0m Envelope clearance required from cable

Movax to track off the back of

the low loader, Banksmen to be
present at all times.

n.b. not to scale

Footpath 3m
wide

Overhead Cable 3.0m from edge of path

Northern Gateway CH1500 to CH1350 movax install

River Dee

Footpath 3m
wide

Overhead Cable

CH 1350

CH 1500
Movax excavator
with slew
restrictor

U Pile Stacks
U Pile Stacks

Overhead Cable 3.0m from edge of path

3.0m Envelope clearance required from cable

n.b. not to scale

Northern Gateway CH1500 to CH1350 movax install

River Dee
CH 1350

CH 1500
U Pile Stacks

Direction of piling

U Pile Stacks

Footpath 3m
wide

Overhead Cable

Movax excavator
with slew
restrictor

Overhead Cable 3.0m from edge of path

3.0m Envelope clearance required from cable

n.b. not to scale

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Appendix C
Working Platform

Working Platform Certificate (FPS/WPC/4)

Project Name

Work area covered by this

certificate
(A sketch or marked up pile layout drawing may be attached to this certificate. Include haul roads and gridlines.)

Part 1 WORKING PLATFORM DESIGN

Equipment to be used on
site.
Maximum plant loading
(Note: BR470 Working Platforms for Tracked Plant: Good practice guide to the design, installation, maintenance and repair
of ground-supported platforms is available from IHS BRE Press Tel 01344 328 038)

Designer Name

Tel No.

Designer Organisation
Is Testing Specified?

Yes / No

If Yes Give Details:

Part 2 VERIFICATION BY PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR

The working platform detailed above has been designed, installed to the design and, if specified, tested to
safely support the equipment detailed in Part 1 above. The limits of the platform have been clearly identified
on site as necessary.
The working platform will be REGULARLY INSPECTED, MAINTAINED, MODIFIED, REPAIRED, and
REINSTATED to the as-designed condition after any excavation or damage, throughout the period
when the equipment is on the site. A completed copy of this certificate signed by an authorised
person from the Principal Contractor shall be given to each user of the working platform prior to
commencement of any works on site.

Name & Position

Date

Organisation

Signature

The HSE has worked closely with the FPS to develop this initiative and supports the principle of reducing
accidents by the certification of properly designed, prepared and maintained working platforms
WPC/4 - October 2011

Working Platform Certificate (FPS/WPC/4)

Working Platform Regular Inspection Log
The working platform has been inspected. All necessary maintenance, modification, repair or re-instatement of the working platform is to the asdesigned installed condition. If necessary, a revised Working Platform Layout Drawing has been issued to the specialist contractor.

Date

Organisation

Name & Position

Signature

Comments
(include key details of alteration,
modification, maintenance, repair, date of
next inspection, and whether or not revised
drawing issued etc. as appropriate)

WPC/4 - October 2011

Working Platform Certificate (FPS/WPC/4)

Guidance on working platforms for tracked plant
1. Design
1.1.

The HSWA 1974 and CDM Regulations 2007 require the Principal Contractor to appoint competent Designers in respect of
Working Platform design. This legislation explains how competence can be assessed by reference to professional qualifications or
professional memberships and by reference to practical experience of the design of working platforms. Principal Contractors must
be satisfied that a competent Designer has been appointed by them in accordance with the relevant legislation before they
complete and sign the WPC.

1.2.

The stability of tracked plant is fundamentally dependent upon the provision of a suitable and sufficient working platform. It must be
properly designed and installed to a recognised standard. Whilst the same type of rig may be operated by different companies, the
design bearing pressures may differ due to the specific operating configuration of the rig and/or any modifications. Details of the
plant to be used and bearing pressures will be provided by the specialist contractor in advance of work commencing.

1.3.

Working platform design is extremely sensitive to the bearing pressure and type of fill used in the platform. (For example, changing
the angle of friction of the fill from 35 degrees to 45 degrees can halve the platform thickness.) It is therefore advised that the
Designer may have to adopt conservative/cautious estimates of platform shear strength unless higher values can be demonstrated
by testing or with reference to appropriate published data.

1.4.

The working platform must be free draining to prevent the build up of water and slurry. In the case of fine-grained sub-grades, a
separation/filter membrane should be installed beneath the platform material to inhibit pumping and infiltration of the fine-grained
soils up into the platform material during wet weather (which can impair platform performance and increase maintenance costs).

1.5.

Proof testing of the platform can be carried out with a suitably sized circular plate subjected to the maximum design loading. Such
testing, as part of an appropriately designed testing regime, should highlight any gross inconsistencies in platform performance.
Potentially, significant savings in platform thickness and cost may be realised by adopting a more detailed testing strategy.

1.6.

The working platform must have a specified design life which starts before delivery of the piling equipment and ends on completion
of all piling works. This includes load testing, integrity testing, investigation of non conformances and any remedial works.

1.7.

The specialist contractor is to advise the Principal Contractor at the earliest practicable opportunity should the specialist contractor
become aware of any circumstances relating to the working platform that renders it unsafe.

2. Installation
2.1.

The FPS Working Platform Certificate is mandatory for all sites where a rig or attendant plant operates. It must be signed by an
authorised representative of the Principal Contractor. This signature confirms that the legal duties required under CDM have been
carried out.

2.2.

If the working platform is to be constructed or removed in phases while piling works are ongoing, then the extent of the platform
must be clearly defined on the certificate and, in accordance with good practice, physically on site. This is particularly important
where the platform material is removed from an area previously made available to the specialist contractor.

2.3.

The working platform provides access for all plant deliveries, sub-contractors and personnel associated with the specialist
operations. Properly designed and installed the working platform could also provide suitable and safe access for following trades for
the whole project.

2.4.

Poor definition of the edge of the working platform is a major cause of tracked plant instability. It is good practice that the working
platform should extend at least 2m beyond the pile position/edge of the building to ensure sufficient safe working area for the
specialists personnel and attendant plant. Where having to work within this 2m zone is unavoidable the Designer is to be informed
of the requirement to design the platform for working up to its edge.

2.5.

Where access ramps are used to move between working levels these must be of sufficient gradient and width to allow the plant to
move safely with the stability constraints of the machine. Ramps must be in a straight line between working areas.Rigs and cranes
cannot change direction on ramps. Where a change in direction is required, this must be on a flat level platform.

3. Maintenance, modification, repair and reinstatement

3.1.

The working platform must be kept free draining. Water and slurry which is allowed to build up on the working platform can hide
such hazards as recently constructed piles, trip hazards, uneven or unstable ground, services and excavations. Slurry can be
transferred to work equipment which increases the risk of slips on steps as well as difficult handling of work tools.

3.2.

Obstructions encountered during installation of the piling works will generally require excavation to remove them. This can create a
soft spot which can result in the rig overturning. It is essential, therefore, that any excavations made in the working platform are
reinstated to the designed standard, including any reinforcement and separation filter/membrane.

3.3.

The working platform shall be subject to regular inspection by a competent individual appointed by the Principal Contractor (e.g. the
Temporary Works Co-ordinator) throughout its design life and after any reinstatement or any works which might have modified it.
Any damaged or inadequate areas identified must be reinstated to the designed standard. Following the regular inspection, the
Working Platform Regular Inspection Log shall be signed by an authorised representative of the Principal Contractor and issued to
the specialist contractor with a layout drawing of the working platform amended as appropriate.

4. Working Platform Layout

4.1

Items that must be included and properly located on the working platform layout drawing and be notified by the Principal Contractor
to the specialist contractor would include: detail of platform edges and 2m delineation, trial pits, services or voids, areas of
backfilling, known underground basements; areas that are covered by the certificate or permit, test locations (if specified by the
Designer of the platform) and any other feature that may affect the safety of operations.

WPC/4 - October 2011

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Appendix D
Piling Equipment

NB - Refer to
800mm
Grouser

Case CX235C SR
Excavator 25t zero swing - Tier 4i
Case CX235SR
2.4m dipper arm / 800mm grouser shoes
Additional spec
Bio-degradable Hydraulic Oil
LOLER compatible with ASLI and check valves
Slew and height restriction by motion cut
Camera assisted 360 vision
Double lock quick hitch
Dual circuit hydraulic function
Cab rock guarding
Movax SG50v & IH25d compatible with auto
alignment control system

Vibratory Pile Drivers

Sheet Piles - H-Piles - Tubular Piles - Timber Piles

Benefits of Movax SG-50/60 -series:

1. Interchangeable Side-Grip arm
- Suitable for wide range of piles
- Optimal gripping arms available for sheet piles,
tubular piles, H-beams and many other profiles
2. Moving arms on both sides
- Easy pile handling and pitching
- Wide opening and synchronized movement
speeds up the operation
- New jaw pad construction for pile handling
(no 4th jaw)
3. Efficient driving and extraction
- Good geometry for delivering the driving energy
to the pile
- Gripping force adjustable for different kind of piles

Variable eccentric version SG-V

- Resonance free start and stop for piling in sensitive
environment.
- Movax SG-V pilers are high frequency vibrators with
variable eccentric moment. Disturbance of surrounding environment is minimized by operating at high
frequency and avoiding an oscillation at natural
frequencies of the soil and the surrounding structures.
- Fast change of the grip no need to wait for
the vibration motion to end before opening the jaws.

4. Advanced lubrication system

- Long continuous driving periods
- High capacity oil pump with separate oil storage
keeps the temperature of vibrabox lower
- Mechanical direct drive of the lubrication pump
to optimize hydraulic force for vibration
5. Simple and strong tilting and rotating mechanism
- Designed for durability and easy maintenance
6. Suitable for tracked and wheeled excavators and
railroaders
- Reasonable low weight of SG models allows
a stabile use

Side-grip arm options for SG

Jaw pad with mud
removal grooves

Standard jaw pad

Tube jaw pad

D90-250 mm

Modular arms with changeable inserts

Special tubular pile arms

Special sheet pile arms

Tubular pile clamps

Sheet pile clamps

- Changing time ~1 hour

- Multipurpose clamping system with
quikly changeable inserts.
- SG50: weight with these arms 2500-2580 kg
- SG60V: weight with these arms 2600-2680 kg

- Changing time ~ 4 to 6 hours

- Optimised efficient design for pile sections
- SG50: weight with these arms 2260-2315 kg
- SG60V: weight with these arms 2360-2415 kg

Suitable piles

Technical data

Sheet piles

H-beams

Tubes

Piler type

Pipe clamps:
(which are fitted to sheet
pile jaws)
90 - 250 mm

Weight without adapter (kg)

Width 400-1200 mm

Size H180H500

Tube reducer:
(which are fitted to
tube jaws)
193.7 - 610.0 mm

Depth 265 mm

Weight max. 1400 kg

Weight
max. 1400 kg

Weight max. 1400 kg

Length up to 18 m

SG-60

Depth (mm)

1060 - 1383

Width (mm)

1192

Excavator class (ton)

23 - 30

28 - 38

Max. return pressure (bar)

Pressure settings (bar)

350

Frequency (1/min)

2500 - 3000

Centrifugal force (kN)

Driving method
Swing / tilt angle (o)

SG-60V

2260 - 2680
2468

Resonance free start and stop

Length up to 18 m

SG-50V

Height (mm)

Ground vibration

Length
up to 18 m

SG-50

500

600

normal

low

normal

low

no

yes

no

yes

vibra
360 / 30

Movax Oy Ltd
Tlkkimentie 10, FI-13130 Hmeenlinna, Finland | www.movax.com, email: marketing(a)movax.fi

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Appendix E

Standard Forms

Permit to Work
Completion Certificate
Pile Driving Record Sheet
Impact Driving Record Sheet

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Permit to Commence Piling Work

Project

Client

Commencement Date

We the client hereby acknowledge that we have undertaken all reasonable steps to
identify, locate, expose and protect where necessary any known utility service or third
party structure within the vicinity of the proposed piling works.
By signing this permit VS relieves VolkerGround Engineering of any liability for any direct
or consequential damage to health, safety, environment or third party property which is
attributable as a result of the clients failure to comply with the above in accordance with
VolkerGround Engineering Terms and Conditions.
We hereby give VolkerGround Engineering Ltd permission to commence piling operations
from the above date.

Signed:

Name:

for :

Date:

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Pile installation Completion Certificate

Project:

Client:

Date of Completion:

Comments:

VolkerGround Engineering
Representative Signature:
Date:

We confirm that VolkerGround Engineering Ltd have installed the steel

piles/framing/anchors/ props to the standards required by the design & specification and
to our satisfaction.

Clients Signature:

For and on behalf of:

Date:

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Appendix F

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COSHH Assessments and Risk Assessments

The following Risk and generic COSHH assessments have been developed for this method
statement are attached on the following pages:
C1113/RA01/Rev0. Site Specific Risk Assessment.
COSHH Assessments:
CA001
Diesel (Gas Oil)
CA003
Engine Oil
CA004
Grease
CA005
Hydraulic Oil
CA006
Oxygen
CA007
Propane

June 2013
June 2013
June 2013
June 2013
June 2013
June 2013

These Risk Assessments, and generic COSHH Assessments are applicable to all our works and
are available for review at any time. All site personnel will be briefed on these assessments in the
pre commencement induction.

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CA 001 DIESEL (GAS OIL)

Assessment
Material/Process
Exposure Limit
Supplier
Physical State
UN Number
Contents

IMC
Notes

71819
Diesel (Gas Oil)

Keyword
Data Sheet
Last Modified
Health Hazard
Env. Hazard
Pkg Group

Diesel Fuel
01
14/02/2007
MEDIUM HAZARD
HIGH HAZARD
III

Crown Oil Ltd

Liquid
1202
Hazardous components as follows:
- Complex mixtures of distillate hydrocarbons mainly parafinnic, naphthenic and aromatic in the
range C10 C28
Discontinued
No

Hazards

Considerations

If using engineering controls/non disposable RPE ensure maintenance (reg 9)

Health
- LIMITED EVIDENCE OF A CARCINOGENIC EFFECT
- HARMFUL: MAY CAUSE LUNG DAMAGE IF SWALLOWED
- REPEATED EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE SKIN DRYNESS OR CRACKING
- MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION
- TOXIC TO AQUATIC ORGANISMS, MAY CAUSE LONG-TERM ADVERSE EFFECTS IN THE AQUATIC
ENVIRONMENT
- Do not breathe in vapour
- When using do not eat, drink or smoke
- Avoid contact with skin and eyes
Spillage
- VENTILATE AREA
- DO NOT ALLOW SPILLAGE TO ENTER MAIN DRAINS / SEWERS / WATER COURSES
- WEAR NITRILE GLOVES
- WEAR EYE PROTECTION (GRADE 3) IF SPLASHES ARE LIKELY
- WEAR RPE WITH AN ORGANIC FILTER (A)
- WEAR PROTECTIVE OVERALLS & CHEMICAL/SAFETY FOOTWEAR
- ABSORB IN SAND OR INERT ABSORBANT MATERIAL
- COLLECT INTO A CONTAINER & CLOSE THE LID
- DISPOSE OF USING SUITABLE PROCEDURE OR SEEK L.A GUIDANCE

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First Aid
- INHALATION REMOVE TO FRESH AIR AND REST
- AFTER A SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE CALL FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
- INGESTION DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING
- INGESTION GIVE PLENTY OF WATER IN SIPS
- INGESTION GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION
- EYE IRRIGATE WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES
- SKIN WASH WITH SOAP / CLEANSER AND RINSE WITH WATER
- IF IRRITATION PERSISTS CONSULT A DOCTOR
Fire
- ISOLATED SMALL SCALE FIRE:- WATER FOG CARBON DIOXIDE POWDER FOAM
- DO NOT USE WATER JET
- LARGE FIRE:- EVACUATE AREA, CALL FIRE BRIGADE OR FOLLOW SITE PROCEDURE
- WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
- TOXIC FUMES ARE PRODUCED WHEN THIS SUBSTANCE IS INVOLVED IN A FIRE
- CONTACT WATER SERVICES CO. AND EA IF WATERCOURSES ARE CONTAMINATED
- AVOID CONTAMINATION OF WATERCOURSES BY FIREFIGHTING RUN-OFF
Handling Outside For up to Hour Daily

KEEP SKIN
COVERED

AVOID SKIN
CONTACT

IF SPLASH LIKELY

EATING OR
DRINKING

WASH AFTER
CONTACT

IF HEAVILY
SOILED

EATING OR
DRINKING

WASH AFTER
CONTACT

IF HEAVILY
SOILED

Handling Inside a Well Ventilated Area For up to Hour Daily

KEEP SKIN
COVERED

AVOID SKIN
CONTACT

IF SPLASH LIKELY

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CA 003 ENGINE OIL (GENERIC)

Assessment
Material/Process
Exposure Limit
Supplier
Physical State
UN Number
Contents

IMC
Notes

863
Engine Oil - Generic
Mineral Oil 5mg/m3 8hTWA 10mg/m3
15mSTEL WEL
Various
LIQUID
None
Mineral Oil: 100%

Keyword
Data Sheet
Last Modified

Oil (Engine)
03
08/06/2007

Health Hazard
Env. Hazard
Pkg Group

MEDIUM HAZARD
LOW HAZARD
N/A

Discontinued

No

Hazards

Considerations

If using engineering controls/non disposable RPE ensure maintenance (reg 9)

Consider skin check (reg 11)
Health
- USED MINERAL OIL MAY CAUSE SKIN CANCER
- MAY BE HARMFUL IF INGESTED IN QUANTITY
- MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION
- SKIN IRRITATION AND DERMITITIS MAY RESULT FROM PROLONGED CONTACT
- Do not breathe mist
- When using do not eat, drink or smoke
- Avoid contact with eyes
Spillage
- VENTILATE AREA
- DO NOT ALLOW SPILLAGE TO ENTRE DRAINS / SEWERS / WATER COURSES
- WEAR NITRILE GLOVES
- WEAR EYE PROTECTION (GRADE 3) IS SPLASHING IS LIKELY
- WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING IF WHOLE CONTAINER IS SPILT
- ABSORB IN SAND OR INERT ABSORBANT MATERIAL
- COLLECT INTO A CONTAINER AND CLOSE LID
- DISPOSE OF USING SUITABLE PROCEDURE OR SEEK L.A GUIDANCE

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First Aid
- INHALATION REMOVE TO FRESH AIR AND REST
- AFTER A SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE CALL FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IMMEDIATELY
- INGESTION DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING
- INGESTION GIVE PLENTY OF WATER IN SIPS
- IF FEELING UNWELL CONSULT A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY
- EYE IRRIGATE WITH WATER FPOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES
- SKIN WASH WITH SOAP/CLEANSER AND RINSE WITH WATER
- IF IRRITATION PERSISTS THEN CONSULT A DOCTOR
Fire
- ISOLATED SMALL SCALE FIRE:- USE POWDER FOAM CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2)
- DO NOT USE WATER JET
- LARGE FIRE:- EVACUATE AREA, CALL FIRE BRIGADE OR FOLLOW SITE PROCEDURE
- WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND PROECTIVE CLOTHING
- TOXIC FUMES ARE PRODUCED WHEN SUBSTANCE IS INVOLVED IN A FIRE

General Exposure in Any Area (Not Confined) For up to 2 Hours Daily

KEEP SKIN
COVERED

IF SOILED

NITRILE

IF SPLASH LIKELY

EATING OR
DRINKING

WASH AFTER
CONTACT

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CA 004 GREASE (GENERIC)

Assessment
Material/Process
Exposure Limit
Supplier
Physical State
UN Number
Contents

IMC
Notes

867
Grease (Generic)
Mineral Oil 5mg/m3 8hTWA 10mg/m3
15mSTEL WEL
Various
LIQUID
N/A
Mineral Oil
Thickners & Additives

Keyword
Data Sheet
Last Modified

Grease
04
24/07/2008

Health Hazard
Env. Hazard
Pkg Group

MEDIUM HAZARD
LOW HAZARD
N/A

Discontinued

No

Hazards

Considerations

If using engineering controls/non disposable RPE ensure maintenance (reg 9)

Consider skin check (reg 11)
Health
- USED MINERAL OIL MAY CAUSE SKIN CANCER
- MAY BE HARMFUL IF INGESTED IN QUANTITY
- MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION
- SKIN IRRIATION AND DERMITITIS MAY RESULT FROM PROLONGUED CONTACT
- Do not breathe mist
- When using do not eat, drink or smoke
- Avoid contact with skin and eyes
Spillage
- VENTILATE AREA
- DO NOT ALLOW SPILLAGE TO ENTER MAIN DRAINS / SEWERS / WATER COURSES
- WEAR NITRILE GLOVES
- WEAR EYE PROTECTION (GRADE3) IF SPLASHING IS LIKELY
- WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING IF WHOLE CONTAINER IS SPILT
- ABSORB IN SAND OR INERT ABSORBANT MATERIAL
- COLLECT INTO A CONTAINER AND CLOSE LID
- DISPOSE OF USING SUITABLE PROCEDURE OR SEEK L.A GUIDANCE

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First Aid
- INHALATION REMOVE TO FRESH AIR AND REST
- AFTER A SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE CALL FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IMMEDIATELY
- INGESTION DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING
- INGESTION GIVE PLENTY OF WATER IN SIPS
- IF FEELING UNWELL CONSULT A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY
- EYE IRRIGATE WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES
- SKIN WASH WITH SOAP / CLEANSER AND RINSE WITH WATER
- IF IRRITATION PERSISTS THEN CONSULT A DOCTOR
- HIGH PRESSURE INJECTION OF MATERIAL INTO SKIN GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION
Fire
- ISOLATED SMALL SCALE FIRE:- USE POWDER FOAM CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2)
- DO NOT USE WATER JET
- LARGE FIRE:- EVACUATE AREA, CALL FIRE BRIGADE OR FOLLOW SITE PROCEDURE
- WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND PROCTECTIVE CLOTHING
- TOXIC FUMES ARE PRODUCED WHEN SUBSTANCE IS INVOLVED INA FIRE
Gun Applying in Any Area (Not Confined) For up to 2 Hours Daily

KEEP SKIN
COVERED

NITRILE

IF SPLASH LIKELY

EATING OR
DRINKING

WASH AFTER
CONTACT

IF SOILED

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CA 004 HYDRAULIC OIL

Assessment
Material/Process
Exposure Limit
Supplier
Physical State
UN Number
Contents

Keyword
14658
Data Sheet
Hydraulic Oils
500mg/m3 8hrTWA * EH40 Recommended Last Modified
Health Hazard
Various
Env. Hazard
LIQUID
Pkg Group
N/A
Hydrocarbon Oil (CAS: 64742-65-0) (<1% Benzene) (99 99.5%)
Addatives (0.5%)

IMC
Notes

Discontinued

Hazards

Considerations

If using engineering controls ensure maintenance (Reg 9)

Health
- MAY BE HARMFUL IF INGESTED IN QUANTITY
- MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION
- SKIN IRRITATION AND DERMITITIS MAY RESULT FROM PROLONGED CONTACT
- Do not breathe in vapour
- When using do not eat, drink or smoke
- Avoid contact with skin and eyes
Spillage
- VENTILATE AREA
- DO NOT ALLOW SPILLAGE TO ENTER MAIN DRAINS / SEWERS / WATER COURSE
- WEAR NITRILE GLOVES
- WEAR EYE PROTECTION (GRADE 3) IF SPASHING IS LIKELY
- WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING IF WHOLE CONTAINER IS SPILT
- ABSORB IN SAND OR INERT ABSORBANT MATERIAL
- COLLECT INTO A CONTAINER AND CLOSE THE LID
- DISPOSE OF USING SUITABLE PROCEDURE OR SEEK L.A GUIDANCE

Hydraulic Oil
05
06/07/2001
LOW HAZARD
LOW HAZARD
N/A

No

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First Aid
- INHALATION REMOVE TO FRESH AIR AND REST
- AFTER A SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE CALL FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IMMEDIATELY
- INGESTION DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING
- INGESTION GIVE PLENTY OF WATER IN SIPS
- IF FEELING UNWELL CONSULT A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY
- EYE IRRIGATE WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES
- SKIN WASH WITH SOAP/CLEANSER AND RINSE WITH WATER
- IF IRRITATION PERSISTS THEN CONSULT A DOCTOR
Fire
- ISOLATED SMALL SCALE FIRE:- USE POWDER FOAM CARBON DIOXIDE(CO2)
- DO NOT USE WATER JET
- LARGE FIRE:- EVACUATE AREA, CALL FIRE BRIGADE OR FOLLOW SITE PROCEDURE
- WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
- TOXIC FUMES ARE PRODUCED WHEN SUBSTANCE IS INVOLVED IN A FIRE
Hand Applying Inside a Well Ventilated Area For up to Hour Daily

AVOID SKIN
CONTACT

AFTER USE

NITRILE

IF SPLASH LIKELY

EATING OR
DRINKING

WASH AFTER
CONTACT

IF HEAVILY
SOILED

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CA 006 OXYGEN
Assessment
Material/Process
Exposure Limit
Supplier
Physical State
UN Number
Contents

IMC
Notes

19932
Oxygen
BOC Gases
Gas
1072
Oxygen: 99.5%

Keyword
Data Sheet
Last Modified
Health Hazard
Env. Hazard
Pkg Group

Gas
06
01/08/2008
MEDIUM HAZARD
LOW HAZARD
II

Discontinued

No

Hazards

Considerations

If using engineering controls/non disposable RPE ensure maintenance (reg 9)

Health
- CONTACT WITH COMBUSTABLE MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE
- MAY BE HARMUL IF INGESTED IN QUANTITY
- MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION
- Do not breathe gas
- When using do not eat, drink or smoke
- Avoid oxygen rich (>21%) atmospheres
- Ensure adequate ventilation
- Clothing impregnated with Oxygen should be ventilated with a 15 minute walk in fresh air
Leakage
- FOR LARGE LEAKS EVACUATE AREA
- ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES
- VENTILATE AREA
- SHUT OFF AT SOURCE
- ALLOW TO DISSIPATE
- ALL LEAKS SHOULD BE HANDLED BY DESIGNATED RESPONDERS
- PREVENT FROM ENTERING SEWERS, BASEMENTS AND WORKPITS WHERE ITS ACCUMULATION CAN BE
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First Aid
- AVOID LEAKS AND DIRECT INHALATION
- INHALATION REMOVE TO FRESH AIR AND REST
- AFTER SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE CALL FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
- WEAR APPROPRIATE PPE WHEN USING OXYGEN, IF BURNT WITH FLAME SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
IMMEDIATELY
Fire
- ISOLATED SMALL SCALE FIRE:- IF POSSIBLE STOP FLOW OF PRODUCT
- MOVE AWAY FROM CONTAINER AND TRY TO COOL FROM A PROTECTED POSITION
- ALL KNOWN FIRE EXTINGUISHERS CAN BE USED ON OXYGEN CONTAINERS
- LARGE FIRE:- EVACUATE AREA, CALL FIRE BRIGADE OR FOLLOW SITE PROCEDURE
- KEEP CLEAR EXPOSURE TO FIRE MAY CAUSE CONTAINER TO RUPTURE OR EXPLODE
Connecting Oxygen Inside a Well Ventilated Space All Day

KEEP SKIN

IF CONTACT
LIKELY

IF CONTACT
LIKELY

EATING OR
DRINKING

WASH AFTER
CONTACT

IF HEAVILY
SOILED

EATING OR
DRINKING

WASH AFTER
CONTACT

General Exposure to Oxygen Inside a Well Ventilated Area All Day

KEEP SKIN
COVERED

IF HEAVILY SOILED

IF CONTACT
LIKELY

AFTER USE

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CA007 PROPANE
Assessment
Material/Process
Exposure Limit
Supplier
Physical State
UN Number
Contents

IMC
Notes

1153
Propane
BOC Ltd
Gas
1978
Propane 100%

Keyword
Data Sheet
Last Modified
Health Hazard
Env. Hazard
Pkg Group

Gas
07
12/08/2008
MEDIUM HAZARD
MEDIUM HAZARD
N/A

Discontinued

No

Hazards

Considerations

If using engineering controls/non disposable RPE ensure maintenance (reg 9)

Asphyxiant gas, ensure that oxygen level does not fall below 18%
Health
- EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE
- ASPHIXIANT PROPERTIES
- CAN CAUSE COLD BURNS
- Do not breathe gas
- When using do not eat, drink or smoke
- Avoid contact with skin and eyes
Leakage
- EVACUATE AREA
- VENTILATE AREA AND EXCLUDE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION
- WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
- SHUT OFF AT SOURCE
- ALLOW TO DISSIPATE
- ENSURE AREA IS SAFE BEFORE RE-ENTRY
- ALL LEAKS TO BE HANDLED BY DESIGNATED RESPONDERS

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First Aid
- INHALATION REMOVE TO FRESH AIR AND REST
- AFTER A SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE CALL FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IMMEDIATELY
- EYE CONTACT IRRIGATE USING EYE WASH AND GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION
- SKIN WARM EXPOSED AREA SLOWLY
- SKIN CONTACT RINSE WITH WATER AND GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION
Fire
- ISOLATED SMALL SCALE FIRE:- ALL KNOWN EXTINGUISHERS CAN BE USED ON FIRE
- LARGE FIRE:- EVACUATE AREA, CALL FIRE BRIGADE OR FOLLOW SITE PROCEDURE
- WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
- TOXIC FUMES ARE PRODUCED WHEN SUBSTANCE IS INVOLVED IN A FIRE
- KEEP CONTAINERS COOL WITH WATER SPRAY

Handling Propane Cylinders in Any Areas (Not Confined) For up to Hour Daily

KEEP SKIN
COVERED

HEAVY DUTY

IF CONTACT
LIKELY

EATING OR
DRINKING

WASH AFTER
CONTACT

IF HEAVILY
SOILED

Connecting Propane Inside Poorly Ventilated Areas For up to Hour, in a Well Ventilated Area For up to 8 Hours
and Outside All Day

KEEP SKIN
COVERED

HEAVY DUTY

IF CONTACT
LIKELY

EATING OR
DRINKING

WASH AFTER
CONTACT

IF HEAVILY
SOILED

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Changing Propane Inside in a Well Ventilated Area For up to 2 Hours Daily

KEEP SKIN

HEAVY DUTY

IF CONTACT
LIKELY

EATING OR
DRINKING

WASH AFTER
CONTACT

EATING OR
DRINKING

WASH AFTER
CONTACT

IF HEAVILY SOILED

Changing Propane Outside For up to 2 Hours

KEEP SKIN
COVERED

HEAVY DUTY

IF HEAVILY SOILED

AFTER USE

IF CONTACT
LIKELY

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Burning with Propane Inside and Outside All Day

KEEP SKIN
COVERED

IF HEAVILY SOILED

HEAT RESISTANT

IF CONTACT
LIKELY

EATING OR
DRINKING

WASH AFTER
CONTACT