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1.0 INTRODUCTION

2.0 GENERAL SCOPE AND EXTENT OF WORKS

3.0 SITE COMMUNICATION

4.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

5.0 WORK OPERATIONS

5.1 DELIVERY LOGISTICS

5.2 OFF LOADING & DISTRIBUTION
5.3 STORAGE AREA REQUIREMENTS
5.4 INSTALATION SEQUENCE
5.5 GENERAL LAYOUT OF ANCHOR
5.6 TYPICAL ROPE ACCESS RESCUE
5.7 ROPE ACCESS EQUIPMENT
5.8 ROPE ACCESS PPE

6.0 MANUAL HANDLING & LIFTING OF MATERIALS

6.1 BASIC PRINCIPLES OF LIFTING

6.2 HEAVY LOADS

7.0 PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

8.0 WASTE MANAGEMENT

9.0 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

10.0 HEALTH & SAFETY

10.1 TOOL BOX TALKS

10.2 FIRST AID
10.3 FIRE AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
10.4 SITE OPERATIVE INPUT
10.5 RISK ASSESSMENTS / COSHH
10.6 ALTERATIONS

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

This method statement addresses the approach to be adopted by Total Solutions Middle
East (TSME) whilst carrying out all the necessary site operations to complete the scope of
works in a safe manner.

This statement aims to offer an insight into the procedures and methods to be
implemented by TSME and addresses our proposed methods of material delivery,
handling, access and undertaking the works.

This method statement must be read and understood by all operatives.

2.0 GENERAL SCOPE AND EXTENT OF WORKS.

The Scope of Work is limited to cleaning the external surface of approx. 88 Temporarily
Acrylic Rooftop Panels at the 7th Floor of the Conrad Hotel in Dubai. Below is a list of
duties:-

2.1 Locate and mobilise plant and labour.

2.2 Identify escape route
2.3 Identify site contact for First Aid assistance
2.4 Level 3 Supervisor to Identify Rope Recue Points and Methods of rescue.
2.5 Undertake Tool Box Talk and have team sign to say they have understood the
detail.
2.6 Set-up Rope Access Equipment.
2.7 Set-up Plant & Equipment.
2.8 Discuss and agree working locations.
2.9 Identify Site Specific work tasks and methods of working
2.10 Discuss Job Pack requirements prior to works starting and have team sign to
say that they understand and acknowledge the content.
2.11 On completion of the job, de-rig all equipment, plant and materials.

3.0 SITE COMMUNICATION

All appropriate site management and supervision personnel will be equipped with site
radios or mobile phones (if required) and adhere to the site communication system.

4.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

4.1 TSME will provide all certified Rope Access equipment and Technicians.
4.2 TSME will ensure all site Health & Safety and Environmental regulations are
regulated
4.3 TSME will not be responsible of restoration of existed damage surfaces
unless it’s given to us as a variation.
4.4 Daylight Group representative shall provide access to water and electricity.
4.5 Daylight Group representative shall provide lockable storage area or container
for TSME’s equipment.
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4.6 Daylight Group representative shall provide a responsible person to time

sheet daily and sign job acceptance sheets for satisfaction of completed
works.

5.0 WORK OPERATIONS

5.1 DELIVERY LOGISTICS

Deliveries to site will be made in accordance with our programme; a 24 hour

delivery notice should be given to the site manager’s logistics team prior to any
arrival of the transport on-site.

The materials will be packed in a manner suitable for off-loading at any site /
installation. A material manifest will be produced by store person and checked on
site by the TSME site supervisor as materials are delivered. Any discrepancies and
or damage will be notified and withdrawn from service as necessary.

5.2 OFF LOADING / DISTRIBUTION

The TSME site supervisor will be responsible for all the unloading and movement
of any materials and waste management during the works

Weights of any individual items to be lifted are to be manageable and or alternative

measures are to be sought if in excess of 25kg and or cumbersome.

5.3 STORAGE REQUIREMENTS

All equipment / materials to be stored within a safe area on site as allocated and
advised by the area authority / maintenance manager.

5.4 INSTALATION SEQUENCE

In addition to task specific stipulations / sequence, this will be drafted for

particular operations on individual projects, the following documents are referenced
for attention and compliance:-

5.4.1 Health & safety at work act 1974 and relevant construction regulations
5.4.2 The lifting operations and lifting equipment regulations (LOLER) 1998
5.4.3 Control of substances hazardous to health regulations 1988 (COSHH)
5.4.4 Management of health and safety at work regulations 1999
5.4.5 Health and safety executive – Guidance booklet on safe access for work in
high places 1992
5.4.6 IRATA – Guidelines on the use of rope access methods for industrial
purposes, edition 2 rev 1 (issue date 1 Jan 2000)
5.4.7 TSME safe working procedures
5.4.8 Health & Safety approved code of practice for use of rope access methods
for industrial use.

The following sequence should be followed when undertaking the work

5.4.9 Set up exclusion zone above and below work area with highly visible tape.
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5.4.10 All team members will be subject to Daylight Group’s Site induction and
familiarise muster stations / walk the designated emergency site
evacuation routes prior to the setup of exclusion zones above and below
work areas with highly visible tape signs and barriers.
5.4.11 Discussion with relevant safety and all affected parties for information of
adjacent work & work permits and conflicting operations, try to proactively
co-operate with other personnel / operations and contractors to expedite
the works as efficiently as possible.
5.4.12 All team members will undergo a toolbox talk as to discuss rescue / retreat
procedures, additional hazards and duties of all personnel involved.
5.4.13 Rope access technicians proceed to required area and establish rope
access anchorages directly above the subject matter and or in line, this will
be by way of 10mm soft eye slings coupled together by karabiner
attachments.
5.4.14 The twin set ropes (SWL 2700kg) may now be placed in position with rope
protection as not allow any chaffing from sharp/soft edges etc.
5.4.15 The rigging location will be located on the roof of building utilising primary
Steel work.
5.4.16 It is possible to gently touch the rooftop structure for support during the
cleaning.
5.4.17 The Acrylic Panels are not suitable for carrying the full weight of a
technician and can therefore not be used. We will clean the panels using
sponges / wipers and/or applicators, mounted on poles.
5.4.18 The team will have to clean approximately 88 acrylic panels.

5.5 GENERAL LAYOUT OF ANCHOR

5.5.1 Once all the above is in place and satisfied by all concerned, the qualified
and nominated rope tech will attach themselves to the ropes and ascend /
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traverse in a controlled manner to the required location. It may be

necessary to re-establish further anchorages and or placing runners with
which to further stabilise themselves.
5.5.2 Ground crew on ground level will be responsible for management of ropes
as not to conflict with technicians ropes next to him.
5.5.3 IRATA Supervisor will check the wind speed and operational hindrances in
the working location prior to works starting, maximum wind speed.
5.5.4 The Level L3 supervisor will rig ropes on the place where the cleaning
needs to be done.
5.5.6 Once ropes are in place technicians will start doing external cleaning as per
the instruction of the client supervisor on site.
5.5.7 Discuss safety before the job begins to ensure that relevant machinery,
circuits etc are isolated and locked off throughout the job.
5.5.8 Clearance should be given from Daylight Group Representative before any
works proceed on the external surface of the acrylic terrace roof.
5.5.9 All equipment certification and HSE documentation is included in our on-
site Supervisor Job Pack.
5.5.10 All tools to be used at height are lanyard attached to harness as normal to
defeat fall risk. Dropped objects risk control to include all personnel
belongings such as pens, keys, mobile phones etc.
5.5.11 Normal buddy checks will be maintained to ensure compliance by all team
members

5.6 TYPICAL ROPE ACCESS RESCUE

Horizontal Rescue:

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All technicians are trained in the basic snatch rescue, this is where the rescuer can
descend to the casualty, on the casualties’ ropes, then attach the casualty to the rescuer,
and descend to the ground. The other basic option is for the rescuer to descend on their
own ropes, transfer the casualty to themselves and then descend to the ground. In 95% of
rope access rescues these would be the simplest and quickest methods to employ. More
advanced rescues are the domain of the rope access level 3, safety supervisor.

Suspension trauma must be considered and IRATA guidelines must be followed for such a
situation. In the initial rigging of any rope access project, a rescue scenario must be
considered and working ropes set up in such a way that would not impede or restrict a
prompt recovery. If these criteria cannot be met then additional recovery systems must be
set up in tandem to facilitate prompt recovery.

5.7 ROPE ACCESS EQUIPMENT

5.7.1 All rope access equipment, and associated items, conforms to relevant
European Standards.
5.7.2 All new equipment is purchased in line with IRATA Guidelines.
5.7.3 All equipment is purchased using a purchase order; this is retained as the
first part of the traceability trail.
5.7.4 Equipment is received from the suppliers with a certificate of conformity;
this is matched with the original purchase order and retained along with
product information sheets for future reference.
5.7.5 On receipt all equipment is individually and uniquely marked. Marking is
normally by engraving for smaller metal items, heat shrink sleeve for ropes
and identification plates for heavier items of rigging equipment, these
unique markings are noted on the corresponding certificate of conformity.
Note: increasingly manufacturers are supplying uniquely marked items of
equipment; these markings will be adopted where appropriate.
5.7.6 After marking and prior to being put into service all equipment is given a
thorough examination and inspection by the company competent person,
this is the Training Coordinator.
5.7.7 After first inspection all equipment is issued with first certification, this is
held together with the corresponding certificate of conformity and purchase
order.
5.7.8 In line with IRATA Guidelines, the maximum period between thorough
examination and inspection of equipment is six months. In practice the
period between examinations is shorter as this forms an integral part of the
IRATA training course.
5.7.9 Regular, six-monthly, examination and inspection of rope access equipment
is carried out in-house by a competent person; in the case of rope access
equipment this means an experienced & competent person, the Training
Coordinator.
5.7.10 Records of these inspections are retained for the lifetime of the equipment.
5.7.11 Examination criteria are drawn from a number of sources:

 BS7985 – Code of practice for the use of rope access methods for
industrial purposes (Appendix 1)
 Manufacturer’s information sheets
 Petzl CD ROM and Website
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5.7.12 Where an item of equipment is found to be unserviceable it will be put

beyond use and disposed of carefully.
5.7.13 Where an item of equipment is for repair it will clearly be marked, “DO NOT
USE” and quarantined until such time that it is sent for repair. Where repair
is deemed appropriate this would be carried out by the manufacturer or
their agent and fresh certification sought.
5.7.14 Rope access equipment is securely stored. Access is restricted to those
with direct involvement in operations.
5.7.15 All equipment is hung and racked according to type. The storeroom is
clean, cool, and free from contaminants and is not subject to UV light
sources.
5.7.16 In the event of equipment being hired in it is required to meet relevant
standards and be accompanied with current test and inspection certificates.

5.8 ROPE ACCESS PPE

Two types of harness assembly are presently in use:

5.8.1 EN813 (EN 358) – Sit Harnesses in combination with EN 12277 type D -
Chest harness. Current models in use by Cape are the Petzl Navaho Vario
in combination with Petzl Chester; together these provide EN 361 – fall
arrest harness capability.
5.8.2 EN361 – Full Body Harnesses. Typically the Petzl Navaho Complete or
Singing Rock Expert III.
5.8.3 Two types of connector are presently in use:
 EN 362 – compliant karabiners and scaffold hooks, these are either screwgate
or autolock and normally steel.
 EN 12275 – compliant maillons of various shapes and normally stainless
steel.
5.8.4 Rope “cowstails” are cut from EN 892 -11mm dynamic rope and tied
individually, to the harness with figure of eight knots, providing three
independent points.
5.8.5 Each cowstail is independently tied and attached to the D-ring on the
central waist attachment tab. Cowstails should be no greater than 1m in
length.
5.8.6 Cowstails are subject to daily inspection by the Level 3 supervisor and are
immediately replaced if showing signs of fatigue.
5.8.7 Fall Arrest lanyards are used in certain applications and comply with EN
355. Typically the Petzl Absorbica Y is used for these applications.
5.8.8 In certain situations fall arrest blocks complying with EN 360 may be used
with the appropriate harness.
5.8.9 Descenders in use all have an autolock facility, and comply with EN 341
typical items being the Petzl Stop and ID and Singing Rock Endy Evo and
SIR.
5.8.10 Ascenders in use comply with EN 567 and typically include the Petzl
Expedition and Croll; Singing Rock Camp Clean and Lift
5.8.11 For current conventional rope access the Petzl Shunt EN 567 is used as a
system back-up, the limitations and dangers through poor handling and
misuse of the device are highlighted to technicians.

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Use of the Shunt is under constant review, in the event of a potentially more
appropriate device becoming available this will be field tested and reviewed
for suitability. Alternatively, Singing Rock Locker is in use.
5.8.12 For fall arrest applications appropriate mobile fall arrestors, conforms to EN
892 and1891.
5.8.13 Two main types of rope are in use, they are:

 10.5 or 11.0mm low stretch kern mantle, EN 1891, for rigging and rescue
applications.
 11mm dynamic, EN 892, for lead climbing and cows tails.

5.8.14 Ropes are subject to a daily inspection by the Level 3 supervisor and are
immediately replaced if showing signs of fatigue.
5.8.15 Appropriate industrial climbing helmets are used, complying with EN 397
and EN 12492.
5.8.16 Currently all technicians use the Petzl Ecrin Best, or Petzl Vertex Best.
5.8.17 All rope access personnel to wear protective footwear and helmets,
overalls.

6.0 MANUAL HANDLING & LIFTING OF MATERIALS

6.1 BASIC PRINCIPLES OF LIFTING

Assess the load, make sure that;

6.1.1 The weight is within your capability.

6.1.2 You can get a good grip using handles, grip holds or underneath.
6.1.3 Crouch close to the load, feet apart, back straight, grip load firmly, stand by
using leg muscles
6.1.4 Carry the load securely, ensure the surface is even, that there are no
tripping hazards in the way. And do not twist your body or bend your back
when lowering the load.

6.2 HEAVY LOADS

If the load is;

6.2.1 To heavy
6.2.2 Difficult to grasp
6.2.3 Likely to become unstable and shift, THEN GET HELP
6.2.4 Use mechanical aids for lifting whenever feasible.

7.0 PLANT & EQUIPMENT

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All plant and equipment will be operated by suitably qualified operators and will be certified
to meet all health and safety legislation.

The following plant and equipment is to be utilised in order to facilitate the works:

7.1 All relevant certified rope access / rigging equipment / rescue equipment
7.2 Consumables
7.3 Power tools
7.4 Small tools

8.0 WASTE MANAGEMENT

TSME rope access team will be responsible for all debris clearance from their work areas,
to the designated waste disposal skips, which will be provided by the client. Generally, our
technicians will maintain tidiness during the working day and will clear any debris from
their work area, leaving site in an as found or better condition.

9.0 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

All TSME personnel are to wear the following minimum P.P.E at all times whilst on site: -

9.1 Hard hat

9.2 Protective gloves
9.3 Coveralls / high visibility vest
9.4 Safety glasses / goggles (if required)

All TSME personnel will be issued with the correct P.P.E and equipment to carry out the
task in the safest and surest manner.

10.0 HEALTH & SAFETY

10.1 TOOLBOX TALKS

Regular briefing sessions and toolbox talk sheets will be completed on an ongoing basis,
jointly with rope access team and management, all team members involved in the task will
attend the toolbox talk at site.

10.2 FIRST AID

The team supervisor will hold a current and in-date first aid certificate, issued by an
organisation whose training and health and safety executive approve qualifications. This
person will be identified to all relevant operatives on site and always available. First aid kit
should also be made available on site.

10.3 FIRE AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

All team members will be briefed on the local fire and emergency procedures that are
applicable on site, any person must be able to raise the alarm and identify the safe

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assembly points. The firewatcher must be trained in the correct use of fire extinguishers
and different types.

10.4 SITE OPERATIVE INPUT

The team supervisor has overall responsibility for health & safety on site. He will receive
and act upon genuine views from team members and others working on site in relation to
health and safety matters.

10.5 RISK ASSESSMENTS / COSHH

10.5.1 The risk assessment and methodology forms part of this plan.
10.5.2 The risk assessment will be reviewed at regular intervals by TSME site
team supervisors and management.
10.5.3 All COSHH will strictly be adhered to and monitored on an ongoing basis,
apply the hierarchy of the regulations with regard to the substance hazard,
(avoid, reduce, protect against personal exposure)

10.6 ALTERATIONS

Further more specific method statements will be written by the safety supervisor and
subject to approval from client engineers and safety departments. No alterations will be
made to procedures without consultation with on site authorities.

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