Cladding Cleaning
Method Statement & Risk Assessment

Method Statement and Risk Assessment

Project: Cladding cleaning at   
Client: Parker Contract Cleaning
Description: Cladding cleaning
Date:
Prepared By: James Madge

INTRODUCTION

Scope

This document describes the method and safety considerations whilst carrying out Cladding cleaning at the Gosling Building.

Objective

The objective of this method statement is to carry out the work specified in a safe, professional and efficient manner.

Responsibility

The Director James Madge of JT MADGE SERVICES LTD is responsible for the establishment, implementation and maintenance of this document. He is also responsible for ensuring that the execution of the operation is in compliance with the method statement.

METHOD STATEMENT

Access Method

We will utilise the water fed pole cleaning method negating the need for access equipment on the exterior of the property.

Site Preparation

Appropriate areas will be marked with warning signs. Barriers will be placed if deemed necessary. Work will be carried out of normal working hours to minimise disruption.

Cleaning Method

For the cleaning of external cladding the following methods will be used:

The water fed pole cleaning system using purified deionised water which will clean cladding.

Personal Protective Equipment

The following will be worn:

1. Protective Gloves.
2. High Visibility Vests.
3. Suitable footwear that is in good condition and has good grip and anti-slip properties.

RISK ASSESSMENT – TASK SPECIFIC

Assessment of Risks

The objective of this Risk Assessment is to evaluate the risk whilst undertaking the cladding cleaning at the Gosling building.

Specific Risk Assessment

This section identifies the specific risks involved and quantifies their likelihood based on the following table:

JT MADGE SERVICES LTD consider 1 and 2 as the level of risk for normal controlled working conditions.

Moving Equipment and Materials

Controlled Level of Risk – 1

Hazard: Risk of Manual handling injury.

Causes: Incorrect lifting techniques. Control Measures: Utilise correct lifting procedures. Slips, Trips and Falls

Controlled Level of Risk – 2

Hazard: Risk of slipping on wet floor or tripping on equipment/hoses.

Equipment (eg ladders) left lying around. People tripping over hose.

Control Measures: Ensure barriers and/or warning signs used.

Stow equipment tidily and out of the way.

Falling from Ladder (Only used infrequently)

Controlled Level of Risk – 2

Causes: Untrained operatives.

Uneven or slippery floor surface.

Control Measures: Use water fed pole to access all

2nd storey windows and higher from the Ground, eliminating the need for ladders.

Ensure operatives are fully trained in using ladders and step-ladders (when requiring use).

All ladders footed or a ladder stabilising device used when necessary.

Weather conditions accounted for when working on ladders.

Water Fed Poles hitting buildings, trees or overhead cables

Controlled level of Risk – 2

Causes: Untrained Operatives

High Winds (Only a risk on 3rd Storey windows and higher).

Control Measures: Ensure operatives are fully trained in use of water fed

pole system.

Weather conditions accounted for when working 3rd story windows and higher.

Further Points

The following instructions are included within this Risk Assessment:

1. Suitable ladders can only be used to a height of the first floor level from the ground or ground floor flat roof area.
2. All equipment will be supplied and maintained by JT Madge Services LTD.
3. Failure of the operatives of JT Madge Services LTD to comply with the Method Statement and Risk Assessment will result in the immediate termination of our contract with
4. Any matters concerning the provision of window cleaning should be reported to James Madge 07960911947

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