RISK ASSESSMENT FOR Philips Smart Touch Installation 03/04/2012

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1 RISK ASSESSMENT FOR Philips Smart Touch Installation Myatt Garden Primary School Myatt Garden Primary School Rokeby Road London SE4 1DF Tel: /04/2012 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this method statement is to provide detailed guidance for a safe method of working for our employees and sub-contractors who may be under our control. Conditions may change on site which may result in amendment of this method statement during the course of this work to reflect changing conditions. Mr Chris Jones is authorised to vary the method of working in consultation with others as necessary and where appropriate amend this method statement. STAFF INFORMATION & INDUCTION EMERGENCY NUMBER Lewisham Healthcare NHS Trust University Hospital Lewisham Lewisham High Street London SE13 6LH Telephone: Fax: General Health & Safety Read and adhere to asbestos register

2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK TO BE CARRIED OUT Page 2 Take down whiteboard and projector Supply 2 x Philips Smart Touch Screen. Install on to brick wall a TV Mount into each classroom as specified. Frames to be erected and wall mounted. Commission systems. Fitting AV boxes with plates Take down whiteboard and projector Supply 2 x Philips Smart Touch Screen. Install on to Floor standing TV Mount into each classroom as specified. Frames to be erected and fixed to unistrut frame. Commission systems. Fitting AV boxes with plates SUPERVISION & PERSONNEL KEY PERSONNEL MR CHRIS JONES ( ) MR ALAN JONES ( ) OFFICE ( ) PLANT/EQUIPMENT Battery Drills ACCESS No change to exit routes SEQUENCE OF WORK Work start date 03rd April Receive order from Maytts Garden Primary School 2. Supply Screens direct from Manufacturer. 3. Settlement Cheque by return 4. The supply and installation of 4 Interactive Touch Screens.

3 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Page 3 Hard Hats, Protective footwear, Gloves, Hi-Visual, Eye protection. PROTECTION OF PUBLIC Not applicable ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS Not applicable GENERAL RISK ASSESSMENTS 1 CR01 Use of mobile scaffold towers 2 CR02 Use of step ladders 3 CR03 Use of materials on site 4 CR04 Use of portable electrical equipment 5 CR05 Cable pulling RISK ASSESSMENT Use of mobile scaffold towers. Not Required Falls of persons Falls of objects Collapse of tower Overturning tower High risk Low risk Low risk Action taken to reduce above risks COMPLIANCE WITH Work at Height Regulations 2005, Provision and use and work equipment regulations 1998 and ACoP L22 British Standards. BS EN :2003. Temporary works equipment. Scaffolds. Performance requirements and general design. BS EN 1004:2004. Mobile access and working towers made of prefabricated elements. Materials, dimensions, design loads, safety and performance requirements. PLANNING Only authorised personnel will erect, modify or dismantle scaffolding towers. Towers should not be used in the vicinity of overhead power lines. Specification of tower scaffolds will take into account ground conditions expected, access, height restrictions and obstructions. Work will be tendered for taking into account relevant standards. Creates an exclusion zone, where necessary, beneath areas where work is taking place.

4 Page 4 PHYSICAL Towers will be erected by adequately trained and competent personnel in accordance with the relevant standards and compliance to the manufacturers instructions. Ladder access should be internal and fixed to the narrowest side. Maximum height to base ratios, as specified by the manufacturer, which will not be exceeded. Ties will be used in exposed or windy conditions. All tower platforms will be fully boarded and fitted with toe boards and guardrails whilst maintaining a safe distance from an edge. Wheels will be braked or locked when the tower is in use. Personnel, tools and materials must be removed prior to the tower being moved. Manufacturers instructions and advice will be observed MANAGEMENT / SUPERVISORY NOT REQUIRED All scaffold inspections will be carried out by a competent person. Mobile towers will be inspected before use each time they have been erected, adapted or moved. Where the platform is two metres or more in height the inspection results will be in written form. The use of a SCAFFTAG system may be used to update the formal weekly inspection report where towers are frequently dismantled and re-erected. All working platforms will be inspected on handover to or from other contractors. Scaffolds will be checked regularly to ensure their correct use and that unauthorised adaptations have not been made. TRAINING NOT REQUIRED Erecting scaffolding will be done by competent personnel. Hires proof of training should be obtained. Inspection of scaffolding will only be carried out by those who are trained and competent. Falling objects NOT REQUIRED (1) Every employer shall, where necessary to prevent injury to any person, take suitable and sufficient steps to prevent, so far as is reasonably practicable, the fall of any material or object. (2) Where it is not reasonably practicable to comply with the requirements of paragraph (1), every employer shall take suitable and sufficient steps to prevent any person being struck by any falling material or object which is liable to cause personal injury. (3) Every employer shall ensure that no material or object is thrown or tipped from height in circumstances where it is liable to cause injury to any person. (4) Every employer shall ensure that materials and objects are stored in such a way as to prevent risk to any person arising from the collapse, overturning or unintended movement of such materials or objects. CIRCUMSTANCES REQUIRING ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT 1 Base to height ratio will be exceeded 2 Tower scaffold use close to overhead power lines 3 If platform loadings will exceed manufacturers advised limits 4 Should tower need to moved a significant distance by hand. 5 Where there is a risk of falling (2mtrs or more) 6 Working near a traffic route or above a dangerous surface USE OF A STEP LADDER Falls of persons Step Ladder overbalance COMPLIANCE WITH Work at Height Regulations 2005, Provision and use and work equipment regulations 1998 and ACoP L22 HSE Guidance HSG 150 Health and Safety in construction. BS 1129:1990. No ladders should be used if there is the possibility of contact with overhead electric wires or unprotected electrical equipment. Further information on electrical safety is contained in HSE's publication Electrical safety at places of entertainment GS50. PLANNING Step ladders work is to be restricted to that which ensures the stability of the stepladder is maintained throughout. If the user cannot maintain a handhold whilst carrying a load the risk assessment must demonstrate that the use of a step ladder is justified because of the low risk and short duration of use. PHYSICAL All stepladders should meet the required British or European standards - check this whenever you buy, hire or borrow one. BS 1129:1990 (British) applies to wooden ladders.

5 BS 2037:1994 (British) applies to metal ladders. Page 5 BS EN 131:1993 (European) applies to both. BS 7377:1994 (British) applies to step-stools. Is the stepladder generally sound? No damage to the stiles (the outside uprights) or steps or top platform? Dents, bends, cracks and splits are all hazards. If you do find any structural damage, don't attempt to repair it - you need a new stepladder. Are the rubber or plastic non-slip feet all safely in position? Before you use the stepladder, any missing ones must be replaced - you can usually get these from the manufacturer. Make sure the steps are all clean and dry. Avoid falls and injuries from equipment by following the points below for every job. Getting ready Wear flat, firm soled shoes. Never work in high heels, bare feet or slippers. Setting up Check that there are no overhead hazards near where you are going to work. Check that the stepladder is locked into its correct position. If it is a multi-way design, make sure it is in the right configuration for the job you are doing. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions. On the stepladder Rest it on a firm and level base. If you are working outside, place a large, flat board on any soft ground to make a suitable base. Position it front-on to the work. Never work sideways. Keep a secure grip at all times. Never have more than one person on the stepladder at a time. Do not put loose tools where they could move or fall and cause an injury. Use a fixed-on work tray if necessary. Always have both your feet on a step. Never stand on the top handrail to gain extra height. Never over-reach. When the job is done Keep your stepladder protected from the weather in a covered, ventilated area. Never hang it vertically from one of its steps. Keep it out of the way of children. Meets British or European standard - BS 2037, BS 1129, BS 7377, BS EN 131 (or EN 131)

6 Page 6 Ladder undamaged Right height for the job Flat shoes Clean steps FOUR non-slip feet No over-reaching Good grip Front-on Firm and level base MANAGEMENT / SUPERVISORY Supervisors must check step ladders before use to ensure they are sound. Damaged step ladders will not be used. Step ladders must be fully open, with opening restraint cords taut. Step ladders must be of sufficient length to enable the operatives to reach work being undertaken without the risk of overbalancing. Step ladders must not be used adjacent to, or in the vicinity of, edges or voids where guard rails or other fall protection measures may be compromised. Step ladders should not be used as means of access to roof void/loft hatches because of the risk of overturning. TRAINING All operatives must be trained in the safe use of step ladders and specifically of the risks of falling as a result of inappropriate or misuse. USE OF PORTABLE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT Electrocution Fire Vibration High risk COMPLIANCE WITH Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 and ACoP L22 Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 Control of Vibration at Work Regulations HS-25 Memorandum of Guidance to Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 HSE Guidance HS(G)107 Maintaining portable and transportable electrical equipment PLANNING All portable electrical equipment will be individually identified and subject to planned maintenance. Equipment supplied to site will be fit for purpose with regard to it s voltage, power and environmental conditions. Where tool vibration ia a significant factor that is likely to lead operatives being exposed to hand arm vibration in excess of the statutory exposure action value (2.5meters/sec2 8 hour TWA) control measures will be introduced having first assessed the type and duration of the work and the equipment being used with a view to reducing exposure levels to below the exposure action value and below the exposure action limit (5.0 metere/sec2 8hourTWA) in any case. PHYSICAL All equipment found to be defective will be switched off and reported immediately. Visual inspection of equipment will be carried out before use. Leads and extension cables are to be routed so as to minimise the likelihood of damage and trip hazards. Damaged lamps on festoon leads will be replaced, and only moulded socket holders will be used on sites. Only equipment operating at 110 volts or less will be permitted on site, higher voltage items must be authorised in writing by management prior to use.

7 Page 7 MANAGEMENT / SUPERVISORY Sub-Contractors will be made aware of the above policy concerning the use of electrical equipment. Trained firstaider(s) will be available on site at all times when electrical equipment is in use. Management are responsible for ensuring that attention is paid to site electrical requirements, including arrangements for design, testing and installation of circuits and their protection by fuses, residual current devices or similar. The use of electrical equipment will be monitored to ensure safe use. Management will ensure that only trained and competent persons test, repair and maintain portable electrical equipment. TRAINING Operatives will be trained in the precautions and safe use of portable electrical equipment. Site first-aiders will receive training in electric shock treatment. CIRCUMSTANCES REQUIRING ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT Work in wet or damp conditions, includes sewers, tunnels and quarries Battery charging Use of electrical equipment in flammable atmospheres Working near a traffic route or above a dangerous surface