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METHOD STATEMENT For the

SAFE REMOVAL AND

DISPOSAL

OF ASBESTOS From

Javelin Park Haresfield Gloucester GL10 3EX This document is the copyright of Wring Group Ltd And is compiled for the exclusive use of;

WRING GROUP LIMITED Date: 9th September 2009

Disclaimer:

This Method Statement is produced as part of the Wring Group Demolition Safe System of Works and is intended to be used as a guide only for the Health & Safety of Wring Group Demolition site operatives, visitors and adjacent occupiers of the site in question, so far as can be reasonably expected with the actual knowledge and information available to Wring Group Demolition at the time of issue of this document. As such no reliance should be placed (and Wring Group Demolition accepts no responsibility whatsoever for the consequences of such reliance) on this Method Statement by any person in any contractual arrangement. This does not affect the statutory rights of any party contracting with Wring Group Demolition under general health & safety law

Wring Group Limited – Environmental Division Project No. J 3233 SITE SPECIFIC PLAN OF WORK VERSION September 2009

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Contents

Item Detail

Page No.

Project Particulars

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1.0 Details of Contract 4

2.0 Description of Work 6

3.0 Control Measures 7

4.0 Working Procedures 9

5.0 Safety Measures 11

6.0 Asbestos Removal Procedures 13

7.0 Emergency Procedures 14

8.0 General 15

9.0 Sketches 17

10.0 Methodology 18

11.0 Briefing Arrangements and Responsibilities

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12.0 Safety of Contract Staff 20

13.0 Health and Safety Aims 21

14.0 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

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Alcohol at Work 23

Drugs at Work 24

Health and Safety Policy Statement 26

Environmental Policy Statement 27

Insurances 28

Waste Carriers/Landfill Information 29

Acknowledgment of Method Statement 30

Key

Wring group Limited WGL

Client


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Project Particulars:

Project Title:

Javelin Park

Project Location: Haresfield Gloucester GL10 3EX Project Description:

Asbestos Removal

Document Control: Document Issue Log:

Method Statement Number:

J3233

Author:

Elvet Lewis

Issue

Revision

Issue Date Status Prepared By

Reviewed By

1 0 09/09/09 EL DW


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1. DETAILS OF CONTRACT 1.1 Client

Hydrock Over Court Barn Over Lane Almondsbury Bristol BS32

1.2 Principal Contractor

Hydrock Over Court Barn Over Lane Almondsbury Bristol BS32

1.3 Asbestos Removal Contractor WRING GROUP LTD

Vale Lane, Bedminster, Bristol. BS3 RU Tel: 01179231320 Contact : Elvet Lewis Mobile: 07815209130

1.4 Site Address

Javelin Park Haresfield Gloucester GL10 3EX


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1.6 Details of other Asbestos Removal Contractors involved

Brunel Recruitment hire

1.7 Site Supervisors & Removal Operatives Site Based: Chris Maguire Mobile : 07828852048

Visiting: Elvet Lewis 07815209130 Maximum number of removal operatives on site: 3

1.8 Enforcing Authority

HSE Bristol

1.9 Project Date & Working Times ASB5 Submitted on:

Start date on site: Working hours: 7.30am to 18.00 pm Days and Weekends Duration of Work Notifiable : DAYS

1.5 Analytical Company Noble Health & Safety

Unit 13 Barn Close Langage Business Park Plymouth PL7 5HQ


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Description of Work 2.0 Asbestos Survey Site Surveyed by:

Survey Date: Survey Type: Site Surveyed by

2.1 Asbestos Content, Location & Condition etc Asbestos Materials Present:

Condition: Location:

2.2 Safe Access & Egress Entry criteria ; No Induction – No Entry

Access Point : Building numbers: Transit : Yes Direct Connection : No Fire Points : Out side each enclosures NO SMOKING ANYWHERE ON SITE – EXCEPT IN DESIGNATED AREAS .

2.3 Addendums to methodology / plan of work All addendums / changes to the plan of work are to be recorded and agreed with the safety

department and contract staff prior to implementation Person responsible on this site for implementing any changes: Mr Elvet Lewis, and Site Supervisor


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CONTROL MEASURES 3.0 To reduce exposure to fibres on this site the following controls will be applied;

Under regulation 11 of “Work with Materials Containing Asbestos “Control of Asbestos regulations 2006” every reasonably practicable means will be instigated to reduce the exposure of employees to any asbestos fibres at the start of works. ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Negative Pressure Units Negative Pressure Enclosures Shadow & Decontamination Vacuuming – ‘H’ type vacs Greco Sprayer Unit sprayer machine Greco Sprayer Unit (electric) RPE & PPE: Kemira Proflow 2 Protector Vision 2 Full Face Mask Scott Phantom PPR 2000 Full Face Sundstrom Half Mask Profile 40 Half Mask Type 5 & 6 disposable coveralls Red = Asbestos Stripping Blue= Transit White= Fabrication of enclosures and other works Rubber gloves Wellington boots (toe-tectors ) Working Black Transit White

3.2 Air Monitoring

Pre Enclosure Test : Personal Monitoring : 4 Stage Clearance : Background Monitoring : Reassurance : Decontamination Unit: Transit Route : Waste Route :

3.1 Enclosure Details

. A clearly defined asbestos zone to prevent access to the working area by unauthorised person is to be erected as per attached diagram. . Suitable signage will be displayed around the working area to designate a RESPIRATOR ZONE. Size of individual enclosures will be calculated on site the ground location and layouts. Supervisor must ensure that all electrics services lights extra are isolated by the principal contractor prior to the removal of works. All enclosures will be fitted with vision panels, where areas can’t be seen CCTV will be used. All enclosures will be fitted with 3 stage air locks and bag locks.


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3.3 NPU Arrangements

Volume of Enclosure in Capacity Of Extraction Number of Air Cubic ft Equipment in cubic ft Air changes

3.6 Weekly & Daily Checks

Weekly: Clearance testing of DCU– check door seals and locks RPE filters and valves Daily: DCU’s, enclosures, airlocks, transit routes, vac’s, NPU’s, RPE Site supervisor to carry out daily checks to all equipment and stripping areas, report all defects and instigate repairs or replacement as necessary.

3.4 RPE Required Forming Enclosure : Sundstrom & Profile 40

Asbestos Removal : Vision 2, Phantom PPR 2000 & Kemira Full Face Mask Removing Waste : ( outside enclosure ) Sundstrom & Profile 40

3.5 Smoke Testing

Individual Enclosures & Air locks: Yes Witnessed by; Analyst, Clients Representative or Asbestos Supervisor


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4.0 Working Procedures

REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS INSULATION PIPEWORK FROM UNDERGROUND DUCTS The asbestos lagged pipes are located next to the eastern perimeter. The lagged pipework are contained within a bricked lined duct 1.8metre x 1 metre deep. The total length of ductwork is approximately 120 metres of the total length. Approximately 20 metres consist of clean pipework. Each duct contains up to 10 pipes. Excavation of fill materials WGL will excavate the top layer of fill materials from above the lagged pipework. This material has been tested by Noble Consultants and found to be free of asbestos fibres. A 360 degree tracked excavator will be used to excavate out the fill within approximately 100mm of the pipes, the fill materials will be placed away from the works area and placed in a designated stockpile area. Enclosures and Granular Fill Once the overburden gravel has been removed to within 100mm of the pipework then an enclosure will be fitted. This will be constructed with 50mm x 50mm timber frame covered with 1000 gauge polythene sheeting, secured all joints with cloth tape. Further more another unit will be fabricated out of metal frames or scaffolding tubes with ranch boards and covered with mono flex or equal. This will be approximately 7metres x 2.5 metres wide over the enclosure and used as a weather protection to the internal enclosure. These unit tunnels will have negative pressure units attached. The outer unit will act as a secondary level of asbestos fibre containment. Once the pipework has been exposed and severed the pipework will be lifted from the ground wrapped and then put to one side in side the enclosure. The wrapping and cutting procedure shall continue until all of the pipework within the part of the duct has been removed and protected. Where possible the severance of the pipework will be done on flanges, valves, or natural joints in the insulation. At every point of pipe severance, for reassurance purposes, the underlying gravel / rubble shall be excavated by hand and disposed into red / clear bags and disposed of into a sealed asbestos skip. The process of cutting and wrapping the pipework shall continue, always working inside the two levels of the containment until all pipework has been removed from the ground. Testing of the stockpiles Once the granular backfill has been placed into stockpiles it will be tested for the presence of asbestos fibres by Noble consultants. Initially each stock pile will be visually inspected for asbestos fibre if fibres are not visually detected then testing will be carried out at a rate of one representative sample per 5m2 of material. If samples having asbestos present it will be removed from site under licensed facility.


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Breakout of Ducts and Profiling When the ducts have been confirmed as free of asbestos they will be backfilled. These works will be carried out by WGL using standard earthworks plant and personnel without any asbestos specific Health and Safety precautions. The asbestos work area will then be profiled back to pre work levels. . Once the asbestos has been removed in accordance with Health & Safety Guidelines, all small waste material is to be placed in heavy gauge red polythene bags, sealed and then placed upside down into clear bags marked asbestos , which in turn are sealed with pcl adhesive tape. The waste sacks are to be washed and vacuumed off prior to removal from site to a licence tip. Large pieces of material are double wrapped in polythene, sealed and treated same as bags. . The work area will be tidied up and subject to a vacuum clean. The red bags will be vacuum cleaned and removed to a sealed container for disposal at a licensed tip. . The work area and enclosure will be subject to a visual inspection and air clearance tests carried out by an independent analyst. Once the clearance test have achieved the enclosures are then moved. The polythene sheeting and work wear are disposed of as contaminated waste and placed into an asbestos waste disposal sack then the top of the sack is twisted and sealed. The sack is then placed upside down in another sack, sealed and added to the locked sealed container prior to disposal at a licence tip. . The analyst will undertake a post desheeting visual inspection to ensure no asbestos trapped in enclosure has been released. A certificate of Reoccupation will be inspected.


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Safety Measures 5.0 DCU’ Location: (See Sketch plan)

Power point: Water: Mains water feed from site services Clearance Testing: Once per week and at end of job prior to removal from site A 4 Man DCU which complies with Regulation 23 Control of Asbestos Regulation 2006 and Acop L143 Work with materials containing asbestos Para 354 / 355 to and HSG 247. Asbestos licensed contractors guide appendix 8.1 A decontamination unit will be placed near as possible to the building, after each day shift the unit to be disconnected. Each morning before work commence the decontamination unit to be reconnected.

5.1 Entry & Exit Procedures

Access: All operatives and visitors to site are to be inducted into the site and shall be fully aware of the plan of work and its requirements. Transit: At start of shift – At 12.00 and 13.00 – At end of shift. Transit times to be advised to all other personnel and the transit routes to be vacated and cleared by others.

5.2 Welfare Facilities Supplied By: Hydrock

Located: SITE COMPOUND Description: 1 x Oasis Cabin with 1 x Messing Unit and toilet

5.3 Waste Disposal Storage of Bagged Waste:

In secure lockable containers within Service bay. Where bagged or wrapped waste is awaiting transit it is to be kept in a secure area away from the main access & exit routes, free from damage and or disturbance. Licensed Haulier / Carrier: WRING GROUP LIMITED Location of Tip: BRIDGWATER ROAD, BRISTOL Other Contaminated Materials / Products: Not applicable


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5.4 Emergency Procedures Fire: Alarm raised by continuous blasts of air horn.

Muster Point: At Welfare Facilities – site supervisor to act as fire Marshall. Safe Access Routes: Main doorways to be kept clear and route through to access door at all times for the emergency services. Damage to Enclosure: Inform site manager, clear all other personnel away from the immediate areas vent all local areas or employ further extraction equipment, repair and seal breaks. Carry out environmental clean to affected areas as necessary and instruct analyst to carry out ambient air monitoring. Damage to asbestos materials during enclosure erection: Double bag or wrap damaged materials if loose. Carry out procedures as described above.


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6.0 Asbestos Removal Procedures & Controls

Issued: 2nd March 2009

6.1 Company Asbestos Removal Code of Practice

Issued: 2nd March 2009

6.2 GENERIC METHOD STATEMENT Issued: 2nd March 2009

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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT / EMERGENCY OCCURING WITHIN A CONTAMINATED AREA, THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES WILL BE COMPLIED WITH:- MINOR INCIDENT: The site foreman will be responsible for deciding the necessary course of action. All operatives, including the injured party to leave the area fully observing the decontamination procedure. The injured party should be assisted (if necessary) to ensure compliance with decontamination. MAJOR INCIDENT: Seek medical attention for the injured party; Assess the situation – is it safe to move / remove the patient? YES – Remove the patient as quickly as possible from the contaminated area without decontamination (cut cleanly through enclosure if required). Once outside remove patients protective clothing and dispose of as contaminated and clean / remove respirator. Once patient is under medical supervision repair enclosure and observe decontamination procedures; NO – Notify emergency medical services of presence of asbestos fibres; provide disposable protective equipment including RPE as required; Repair any damage created by the incident; Carry out background testing to establish the ambient fibre level. FIRE Prior to starting work operatives should make themselves aware of the fire fighting facilities provided and all escape routes. All warning alarms and sirens must be obeyed. Should a small fire occur within the contaminated area it may be prudent to contain or extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher appropriate to the type of fire. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD ANYONE COMPROMISE THEIR OWN SAFETY OR THE SAFETY OF OTHERS! IF IN DOUBT LEAVE BY THE SAFEST ROUTE. In all circumstances of fire it is permissible to leave the enclosure without the need to decontaminate within the airlock. If possible however, decontaminate in the hygiene facility before removing the respirator. In the event that the hygiene facility cannot be used, remove contaminated clothing before the removal of the respirator. Clean the respirator with water prior to removal. After the fire has been extinguished and if safe to do so, the enclosure should be inspected for damage. If only minor repairs are required to re-instate the integrity of the enclosure, these should be carried out using protective equipment including RPE. Analytical monitoring will be required to determine whether contamination has leaked from the enclosure. The results of the swab/background sampling will determine the course of corrective action. Emergency Contacts Client: Hydrock Wring Group site Asbestos Supervisor- Mr Dave Worgan 07900621930 Wring Group Asbestos Contracts Manager Asbestos- Mr Elvet Lewis 07815209130 Wring Group Projects Contracts Manager Demolition – TBA Wring Group Health & Safety Officer- Mr Stephen Palmer – 07967027058 Wring Group Operation Director Mr Dean Wring - 07831623540 8.0


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GENERAL SITE DOCUMENTATION Copies of the following documentation will be kept on site at all times. Site pack. Site Visitors Register F10 ASB 5 form Health and Safety Poster Emergency Information Sheet Insurance Documents Health and Safety Plan Asbestos Licence Asbestos Survey Method Statement Generic Method Statement Procedure of Asbestos Removal Asbestos Code of Practice Coshh / Hazard Risk Assessments Site Drawings or Sketches Site Rules / Tool Box Talks Plant and Equipment Accidents and Incident sheets Asbestos Diary Completion Certificate Sheet Flow Charts Subcontractors Info NEAREST HOSPITAL A&E DEPT

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Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Gloucesterwww.gloshospitals.org.uk Gloucester Royal Hospital Great Western Rd, Gloucester, GL1 01452 528 555 Get directions


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DISCONNECTIONS / ISOLATION No work will be carried out on live services / all services to be disconnected by others prior to works commencing. HEAT STRESS No work will be carried out on hot work services. WELFARE FACILITIES No Smoking Decontamination unit only to be used for showering after removal.


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9.0 Sketch

Javelin Park Haresfield Gloucester Under ground pipework ducts

3 metres 6 metres 3 metres

Protected Steel frame Outer

3 Stage

Bag lock

npu

DCU Timber frame /Poly Inner

DCU 3 Stage

Bag Lock

Enclosure

NPU


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10.2 Site Clearance and Completion Criteria

All arising from the works shall be separated into their perspective materials, loaded into suitable

containers and carted from site, to be disposed of at licensed tipping facilities. The site will be handed over to the client in a clean and safe condition. Representatives of Hydrock and WGL will assess the sites and Wring Group Ltd Notice of Practical Completion will be signed at completion of works.

11.0 Briefing Arrangements/Responsibility

10..0 Methodology of processes

To Be Issued in conjunction with this document: MS1 – Set Up

10.1 General Information

WGL will re-claim all materials with a commercial resale value, as opposed to disposal as waste, but only if conditions and time allow. The Contractor will forsake all commercial values on re-claimed materials if the integrity and well being of the operatives or workplace are in doubt. Operators of all vehicles and plant will be fully briefed in the safe movement of their respective equipment and shall use a banks man when ever necessary to ensure that this system is safely implemented. All operations will where practical undertake works by mechanical means to reduce exposure of risk to operatives.


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11.1 Person responsible for briefing the Method Statement?

The Site Manager / Supervisor shall brief all personnel on the safety aspects to be adhered to during the work by means of a safety induction briefing. All personnel shall then be given a Method Statement briefing on the relevant sections of the operative’s duties.

11.2 How understanding of Method is confirmed and recorded

All staff will acknowledge understanding of the Method Statement by signing the Method Statement attendance sheet. The supervisor will answer any questions raised during or after the briefing.

11.3 Briefing of whole or specific parts of method statement.

Site Manager will brief all operatives on any specific aspects within the Method Statement as required. Wring Group Ltd maintains a vigorous Drugs and Alcohol zero tolerance regime carrying out unannounced random testing. By being inducted onto the demolition site you are accepting your participation in this scheme and as such may be tested at any time.

11.4 Sub-contractors

Selection and Control: Sub-contractors will be selected from our data base of approved contractors who are assessed by past evidence, experience, health & safety performance and on site work performance. Exchange of H&S information: Sub-contractors are issued site packs containing all relevant project information. Regular meetings, site tool box talks take place to ensure Health & Safety standards are maintained. Above is our company policy on sub contractors however in this project we will no be sub contacting any works.

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Arrangements for Risk Assessments / Method Statements

• For minor addendums or additional works Site Supervisors will use the appendix addendum form at the back of this document. This will be checked by site visit with the WGL Managers and Hydrock.

• Sub-contractor M&S RA documentation will be issued to Wring Group regional office 1 week

ahead of works commencement where it will be checked by Regional Contract Managers. • Acceptance cert. will be issued as cover letters to site.


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12.0 Safety of All Contract Staff 12.1 Control measures for specific health Hazards.

Minimum PPE to be worn at all times:

• Hard hats • Safety boots – • High visibility clothing

Cutting • Eye protection • Hearing protection

12.2 Permit to Work systems

The following permits will need to be gained from Wring Group Site Supervisor:

• N/A

12.3 Personal protective equipment requirements

Safety helmets, safety footwear, high visibility clothing will be worn at all times. Other PPE will be worn as and when required depending on operations being carried out.

13.0 Health & Safety Aims


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Our aim is to have a working environment that is safe with out risk to health and welfare of site operatives and those affected by our works. The Site Supervisor monitors the Health, Safety and operations of the site on a daily bases maintaining a site diary. Regular site visits are carried out by Senior Managers and our Health & Safety Manager using our auditing systems. This is bolstered by external Site audits carried out by Building Safety Group. Recommendations may be made for immediate or long term change logged on site and at each office. Review: On completion of each project information is disseminated reviewing operative performance, demolition/asbestos processes and Health & Safety Performance. Changes to procedures, systems of work and or additional training are implemented dependant on the outcome.

14.0Existing Drawings & Sketches & Specifications

Included in the site pack are:

H&S information file All drawings issued at tender which will be kept within the site file

12.0 Other Information

It should be noted that this Method Statement is to be expanded to detail individual operations undertaken on site, on a daily basis, as necessary where such operations may deviate from that

which has been explained. It is the responsibility of the site supervisor to devise the safest system of work available to execute their works in a safe, proper and efficient manner. All ‘addendums’ to this method must be made available to the Demolition Safety Manager for his approval, prior to the

commencement of such operations.

The client resident / visiting agent shall be kept advised of all changes and or alterations as he so requires.

15.0 Safety File All information is duplicated and kept within the site file, office file and scanned into our server. At the end of the Project all documents such as asbestos clearance, service disconnection, service plotting etc will be issued


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16.0 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health 16.1 Control measures for specific health Hazards.

Petrol For chain saws/Disc cutters/Generators.

To be stored in marked red petrol cans. Saws to be fuelled in vented areas and a minimum of 10m from the work area. Only trained personnel to operate and fuel saws.

Oxygen For Flame Cutting Steel. Bottles to be stored upright in vented area. Bottles are to be used only in an upright position and fitted with spark arrestors. Only trained personnel are to use. Has no smell and is generally considered non-toxic. Will not burn, but supports and combustion. No fittings must come into contact with oil or grease. Under no circumstances should Oxygen be used as an air line, especially for blowing dust off Operatives clothing.

Propane For flame cutting steel. Bottles to be stored upright in vented area. Bottles to be used in upright position fitted with spark arrestors. Only trained personnel are to use. Propane has a fish like smell. It will ignite and burn instantly from a spark or hot metal. It is heavier than air, if leakage occurs it collects in ducts, drains and low lying areas. Fire and explosion hazard.

Diesel

For plant and machinery. Will be stored in a bunded steel fuel tank away from the work area. Operatives will wear: gloves when re-fuelling machines. Diesel is a sensitizer and can cause skin irritation and dermatitis, also a carcinogen (cancer causing). If ingested it will cause vomiting, medical advice must be sought.

Lead Exposure from old paints and coatings. Mainly used up until 1960 with some uses continuing as late as 1980, lead can seriously damage health when either ingested or inhaled. Painted timber and other surfaces should not be cleaned using a blowtorch. Where significant amounts of dust are generated operatives should wear a dust mask. Operatives who may be exposed to lead whilst working are required to have regular blood tests to check for signs of lead contamination.


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a) ALCOHOL AT WORK

a. POLICY STATEMENT

b) It is the policy of Wring Group Limited that no employee, contractor, visiting driver nor any other person or persons

shall consume, sell, distribute, possess alcohol or be under the influence of alcohol on any of the said companies premises and or sites without the written approval of the appropriate senior management.

c) Wring Group Limited requires that all employees, contractors etc. attend work in a fit and appropriate state with no

impairment from the effects of alcohol. Being unfit for work due to alcohol consumption is prohibited and grounds for termination of contract.

d) Wring Group Limited recognise that alcohol dependency is a treatable condition. All employees and management

should be fully aware that assistance in the prevention, early detection, diagnosis and treatment of alcohol dependency is readily available.

e) Those employees wishing to seek such assistance or advice will be assured of the strictest confidence in coming forward for help.

f) DUTIES OF MANAGERS & SUPERVISORS

g) The Managing Director shall have overall responsibility for ensuring that this policy is implemented and reviewed. h) Managers and Supervisors who are to report directly to their immediate line superior should maintain a vigilance to

detect alcohol abuse and to bring such matters to the attention of senior management. i) Employees under their control should be advised of the companies policy. They should further be advised on the

dangers to which they may expose themselves and their fellow workers whilst under the influence of alcohol. j) Managers and Supervisors are encouraged to look for signs that may be influential in someone starting to drink more

than is usual. i.e. Stress, excessive work pressure, unsociable work hours, job monotony, personal problems etc. k) Drinking during working hours is strictly prohibited. Any one disregarding this directive will be subject to disciplinary

measures.

l) EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL

m) Employees must be aware that heavy drinking the previous night may have an effect on their ability to work safely the following day.

n) Alcohol will reduce physical co-ordination and reaction speeds. It will also affect thinking, judgement and mood.

o) Regular heavy drinking may lead to the development of psychological and emotional problems, including depression.

p) THE LEGAL POSITION

q) The Employer has a legal duty under the Health & Safety at Work etc Act 1974 to ensure, as far as is reasonably practical, the health, safety and welfare of his employees. If he knowingly allows an employee under the influence of excessive alcohol to continue working and this places the employee or others at risk, then he could be prosecuted. Employees are also required to take reasonable care of themselves and others who could be affected by what they do.

r) HELP & INFORMATION

s) If you know or feel you may have a an alcohol related problem and are unable to approach one of the many

organisations which could help, but need some form of help or information, you should approach the company Safety Manager who will treat your request in the strictest confidence.

t) As a responsible employer, this company will seek to offer any advice and or information available with the utmost discretion and tact.

a. Signed …………………………………… John M Wring

u) Dated ……………………………………. Title: Managing Director

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v) DRUG ABUSE AT WORK POLICY STATEMENT It is the policy of Wring Group Limited that no employee, contractor, visiting driver nor any other person or persons shall consume, sell, distribute or possess drugs. Nor shall they be under the influence of drugs on any of the said companies premises and or sites unless those drugs are properly prescribed by a doctor for a medical condition not affecting his or her ability to work safely. Wring Group Limited requires that all employees, contractors etc. attend work in a fit and appropriate state with no impairment from the effects of taking drugs. Being unfit for work due to the misuse of drugs is prohibited and grounds for termination of contract. Wring Group Limited recognise that drug dependency is a treatable condition. All employees and management should be fully aware that assistance in the prevention, early detection, diagnosis and treatment of drug dependency is readily available. Those employees wishing to seek such assistance or advice will be assured of the strictest confidence in coming forward for help. DUTIES OF MANAGERS & SUPERVISORS The Managing Director shall have overall responsibility for ensuring that this policy is implemented and reviewed. Managers and Supervisors who are to report directly to their immediate line superior should maintain a vigilance to detect drug abuse and to bring such matters to the attention of senior management. Employees under their control should be advised of the company’s policy. They should further be advised on the dangers to which they may expose themselves and their fellow workers whilst under the influence of taking drugs. Managers and Supervisors are encouraged to look for signs that may be influential in determining whether drug abuse is suspected i.e;

• Stress; • Sudden change in behaviour pattern; • Tendency to become confused; • Irritability and possible violence; • Abnormal fluctuations in mood and energy; • Impaired job performance’ • Poor time keeping; • Increase in short term sickness absence; • Deterioration in relationships with other people; • Theft and dishonesty;

Drug abuse during working hours is strictly prohibited. Any one disregarding this directive will be subject to disciplinary measures. Those employees, visitors, contractors or others, who whilst on the companies premises and or sites is suspected of trafficking or encouraging the taking or misuse of drugs, will be immediately reported to the Police. THE EFFECTS OF DRUGS Drug taking can lead to severe health problems both physically and mentally to the abuser and through the abusers actions may affect others and the environment. Prolonged usage often leads to dependency. The harmful effects of drug abuse are extremely diverse and range from mild anxiety and panic attacks to violent and bizarre behaviour including suicide. THE LEGAL POSITION The Principal legislation in the UK for controlling drug abuse and preventing abuse is the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. The Act lists the drugs that are subject to control and classifies them in three categories. They are as follows; CLASS A – includes cocaine, heroin, LSD, methadone, morphine and opium. CLASS B – includes oral preparations of amphetamines, barbiturates, codeine and methaqualone ( Mandrax ). CLASS C – includes most benzodiazepines (sleeping pills, tranquillisers, eg Valium) cannabis, cannabis resin. The Health & Safety at Work etc Act 1974 places duties on both the employers and employees. Under section 2 employers are required to ensure, so far as is reasonably practical, the health safety and welfare at work of all their employees. Section 7 of the Act requires employees to take reasonable care of the health and safety of themselves and others who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work. It is possible in certain circumstances charges may be brought against an employer or an employee under either of these Acts. An employer who knowingly allows a drug abuser to continue working without doing anything either to help the abuser or to protect the rest of the workforce may be liable to charges.


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It is also an offence if he or she knowingly permits the production or supply of any controlled drugs, the smoking of cannabis or certain other activities to take place on those premises. HELP & INFORMATION If you know or feel you may have a an drug related problem and are unable to approach one of the many organisations which could help, but need some form of help or information, you should approach the company Safety Manager who will treat your request in the strictest confidence. As a responsible employer, this company will seek to offer any advice and or information available with the utmost discretion and tact.

Signed …………………………………… John M Wring Dated ……………………………………. Title: Managing Director


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WRING GROUP LTD POLICY STATEMENT (EXTRACTED FROM H&S POLICY JAN 2007) Statutory legislation requires employers to provide a safe and healthy workplace, to ensure that all persons, whether they are employees or the general public, are not put at risk. Legislation requires a planned and systematic approach to health and safety issues, where risks have been assessed and control measures put into place. This policy is the direct concern of all levels of management within the company. All employees whether direct or sub-contract must refer to the safety policy provided by this company and be aware that they have both a moral responsibility and a legal duty not only to work in a safe manager but also to co-operate in efforts to create a safe and healthy environment in which to complete each project. This health and safety policy document will demonstrate how the company manages health and safety. It sets out to demonstrate the company’s competence in health and safety issues. The Directors jointly responsible for safety Mr J M Wring & Mr D S Wring will ensure that this policy is applied throughout all of the company’s operations. It is the policy of WRING GROUP LIMITED: To take all necessary measures during operations to achieve the highest standards of health, safety and welfare for all employees and to protect others that may be affected by our undertakings. To reduce by all practicable means the number of accidents, dangerous incidents and damage to property or equipment that may adversely affect the health and safety of our employees. To provide relevant safety advice and expertise so that Managers, Site Managers/ Supervisors and Operatives are able to undertake their work in a safe and responsible manner. To provide all management, staff and operatives with the required level of information, instruction, training and supervision so that work can be completed in a safe and healthy environment. That at each working location the Site Manager is responsible for implementing the Company Safety Policy. To ensure that every employee is made fully aware of the need to comply with all matters pertaining to health and safety both as individuals and in respect of the health and safety of their fellow workers. That the company strives to ensure that a good health and safety standard is achieved and that every employee cooperates not only to maintain but also to improve these standards wherever possible.

J M Wring Managing Director/President of the National Federation of Demolition Contractors Date: January 2007

Appendix C


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WRING GROUP LIMITED ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

The directors of Wring Group Limited recognise their responsibility to the environment and publish this policy to show their commitment to the protection of the environment. It is the policy of Wring Group Limited to provide its customers with a high quality service to the specified standards of quality and performance as laid down in our Integrated Management System. We will complete our company objectives in a safe, accountable and environmentally responsible manner. We have recognised that through our operations and the activities of our suppliers that there may be an impact on the environment. We consider that our main causes of concern arise from materials and waste handling, vehicle washing operations, transport, dismantling of pipes and vessels and dust and noise from the demolition process. We will routinely assess the significance of these impacts and set targets for improving as necessary. We will review our performance in meeting our objectives and targets. The company will ensure that proper managerial, technical and administrative controls will operate in order to enable this policy to be maintained. We will seek to incorporate the use of processes, practices, materials or products that are compatible with our commitment to the prevention of pollution. Wring Group Limited will comply with all relevant current environmental legislation and regulations. Through the environmental management system we will assess new requirements and comply with all new environmental legislation. It is the policy of the company to ensure that all personnel involved in the companies operations receive appropriate training and ensure that each individual concerned understands the environmental aspects and controls of his/her responsibilities. Individuals will be trained to meet the requirements of relevant objectives and targets for environmental improvement. It is the responsibility of all employees to support and apply those sections of the company environmental policy, which relate to their activities within the organisation. This policy embraces relationships with our suppliers with whom we will promote improved environmental performance through communication of our policy and relevant objectives. The policy will also be communicated to our customers and is available to the public whenever requested.

Signed John M Wring Dated January 2007 Title: Managing Director


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Waste Carriers/Landfill/Processing Waste Carrier

Waste Type

Licence No. Landfill/Processing

Site Details Attached

Wring Group Ltd, Bristol

General & soft waste

AVN/026103 Virridor Waste Management Ltd YanleyLandfill Bridgewater Road Bristol BS13 8AF Virridor Waste Management Ltd Heathfield Landfill John Acres Lane Kingsteignton Newton Abbott TQ12 3GP

No

GH Newberry Metals, Exeter

Scrap Metals

Dev/230208

Exeter Yard No

CSG Sealand, Plymouth

Chemicals/Special Waste

Con/169379/CB

Dependent upon type of waste

No

BT Jenkins, Exeter

Aggregates

Dev/230010 Trood Lane Landfill

No

AJ Burnard, Kingsbridge

General & soft waste Dev/234594 Virridor Waste Management Ltd Heathfield Landfill John Acres Lane Kingsteignton Newton Abbott TQ12 3GP

No


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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF METHOD STATEMENT & RISK ASSESSMENTS

I acknowledge that I have read and understood the method statement and risk assessments associated with this particular project. I understand that this methodology may be changed and or altered to suit the

working conditions on site and that I shall be informed of all such alterations.

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