Profiles and Sections SFS Load Bearing CDM Design Risk Assessment

Portable tools and appliances

Excavations and ground work

Inclement weather conditions

Procedure For Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment

Stumbling, falling, slipping

SFS Load Bearing general product

25 (Medium) extra controls

Hazardous substances

Gas and other utilities

>50 (High) Unacceptable

Workplace transport
risk assessment - see also project 1 Determine rather than implement control measures

Structural Defects
Manual Handling

Falling objects

UV Radiation
specific risks highlighted on 2 Take account of human behaviour and capabilities

<25 (Low) Controlled

Machinery

Electricity
design drawings. 3 Identify hazards ongoing outside the workplace

HAVS
Noise
Dust

Fire

Site Operatives

Minor injury (1)

Major Injury (5)
General Public
4 Determine hazards created in the vicinity of the workplace

Inevitable (10)
Maintenance
Assessor: KPS 5 Take account of infrastructure, materials and equipment

Fatality (10)
Unlikely (1)
6 Take account of changes within organisational control

Likely (5)
Date: Aug-11 7 Take into account Safety Management Systems
8 Take into account relevant legal obligations
Issue No: 1.2 9 Take into account design of installation area
Persons Prob' of Severity Risk Revised Revised Residual
No Activity or task Hazard Control Measures Required to Reduce Risk Action by
Exposed Exposure Outcome Rating exposure Severity Risk
• Main contractor to carry out site induction for all operatives

D
,Site Operatives
,Working at Height ,Manual Handling ,Workplace transport highlighting welfare facilities, fire and emergency procedures. MC
• Ensure operators are competent to carry out task.

TE
,Falling objects ,Machinery ,Portable tools and appliances
Introduction to
,Electricity ,Noise ,Dust ,HAVS ,Excavations and ground • Sign off method statement and risk assessments.
1 construction site and 5 5 25 1 5 5
work ,Hazardous substances ,Fire ,Inclement weather • Ensure access to site is free from obstruction or
site logistics

IN
conditions ,Stumbling, falling, slipping ,UV Radiation ,Gas contaminants.
and other utilities • Identify CDM duty holders and communicate details of other CDMC
contractors associated with the site.

PR
,Site Operatives
• Ensure installation area is free from obstruction.
• All services and utilities such as gas, electric and water are
MC
Clearance of ,Machinery ,Noise ,UV Radiation ,Inclement weather clearly identified and isolated where necessary.

IF
2 5 5 25 1 5 5
installation site conditions ,Dust ,Fire • Communicate details of installation method statement with
IC
other contractors and agree common control measures.
• Wear appropriate PPE.

ED
• Ensure on site transport plan is in place and that is suitable

,Site Operatives
for off loading product with pedestrian access segregated MC

LL
from main transport route if possible.
,Workplace transport ,Machinery ,Excavations and ground
3 Site Access 5 5 25 • Product to be designed to accommodate site logistics and 1 5 5
work

O
site restrictions (installer to advise of any requirements). KPS
• Consideration to be given to type of transport required for

TR Operatives
product.
• Ensure that materials are ordered in accordance with
Kingspan drawings, noting any special section lengths
N ,Site

4 Ordering of SFS ,Structural Defects ,Manual Handling ,Workplace transport 5 5 25 required. IC 1 5 5

• Consider site access and handling constraints - raise any
O

issues with Kingspan prior to placing order

C

• SFS sections shall be bundled subject to achieving a safe

,Site Operatives ,General Public
N

load.
• Bundles to be loaded to ensure stability and security during
U

transport.
• Details of weight and customer contract number shall be
Transportation of displayed upon each bundle.
,Working at Height ,Workplace transport ,Falling objects
5 SFS bundles and 5 5 25 • The bundles shall have suitable lifting points that will afford KPS 1 5 5
,Inclement weather conditions ,Machinery
components to site safe off loading whilst minimising exposure to working at
height.
• The transport contractor shall ensure that the loads are
transported from the manufacturing unit to the construction
site in accordance with the requirements of the Road Traffic
Act 1998 and other associated UK and EU legislation.
 Profiles and Sections SFS Load Bearing CDM Design Risk Assessment

Portable tools and appliances

Excavations and ground work

Inclement weather conditions

Procedure For Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment

Stumbling, falling, slipping

SFS Load Bearing general product

25 (Medium) extra controls

Hazardous substances

Gas and other utilities

>50 (High) Unacceptable

Workplace transport
risk assessment - see also project 1 Determine rather than implement control measures

Structural Defects
Manual Handling

Falling objects

UV Radiation
specific risks highlighted on 2 Take account of human behaviour and capabilities

<25 (Low) Controlled

Machinery

Electricity
design drawings. 3 Identify hazards ongoing outside the workplace

HAVS
Noise
Dust

Fire

Site Operatives

Minor injury (1)

Major Injury (5)
General Public
4 Determine hazards created in the vicinity of the workplace

Inevitable (10)
Maintenance
Assessor: KPS 5 Take account of infrastructure, materials and equipment

Fatality (10)
Unlikely (1)
6 Take account of changes within organisational control

Likely (5)
Date: Aug-11 7 Take into account Safety Management Systems
8 Take into account relevant legal obligations
Issue No: 1.2 9 Take into account design of installation area
Persons Prob' of Severity Risk Revised Revised Residual
No Activity or task Hazard Control Measures Required to Reduce Risk Action by
Exposed Exposure Outcome Rating exposure Severity Risk
• Prior to any lifting operation ensure lifting plan is agreed and

D
appointed person is in place.
• Ensure off loading equipment is fit for purpose and ground

TE
conditions are suitable for the task.
• The lifting points on the product shall be readily accessible
so as to prevent the need for working at height.

IN
,Site Operatives
• On site method statement and risk assessments shall be
completed for the lift.
Off-loading of SFS ,Workplace transport ,Manual Handling ,Falling objects

PR
• Hierarchy of control measures as follows:
6 bundles and ,Inclement weather conditions ,Working at Height ,Structural 5 5 25 MC / IC 1 5 5
Use of telehandlers, Use of overhead tower or mobile crane,
components Defects
On site gantry or mobile steps to access slinging points, On
site unloading bay, Fall arrest system built into trailer, Air

IF
bags around trailer, Use of footed ladders with 3 point contact
to access lift points.
• Collective control measures as detailed above.

ED
• Consider inclement weather conditions in particular high
winds with regard to lifting operations.
• Wear appropriate PPE.

LL
• Agree suitable secure storage area located in vicinity of

,Site Operatives ,General Public

installation area.

O
• SFS bundles and components to be stored on competent
ground away from water to avoid sag, collapse or damage.

7
Storage of SFS
bundles and
,Falling objects ,Excavations and ground work ,Inclement
TR 5 5 25
• Any damage can seriously affect the structural integrity of
the building and should be reported to Kingspan Profiles for a
technical assessment to be carried out. MC / IC 1 1 1
N
weather conditions ,Workplace transport ,Structural Defects
components • Ensure SFS bundles and components are stored on bearers
O

and not sat directly on the floor.

• Product to be stacked in a safe manner and secured to
C

prevent toppling.
• The method of storage should take into account safe access
N

to lifting points to avoid additional control measures.

U

• Check dimensional positions of any penetrations required

,Site Operatives

through the slab i.e. stairs well and lift shafts.

• Mark out areas which will require cordoning off and areas
,Working at Height ,Hazardous substances ,Inclement
Preparing the slab where walls are to be installed.
8 weather conditions ,Stumbling, falling, slipping ,Portable 5 5 25 MC / IC 5 1 5
prior to installation • Ensure slab is free from obstruction and all unwanted
tools and appliances
materials have been removed from installation area.
• Ensure edge protection is provided when exposed to
working at height.
 Profiles and Sections SFS Load Bearing CDM Design Risk Assessment

Portable tools and appliances

Excavations and ground work

Inclement weather conditions

Procedure For Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment

Stumbling, falling, slipping

SFS Load Bearing general product

25 (Medium) extra controls

Hazardous substances

Gas and other utilities

>50 (High) Unacceptable

Workplace transport
risk assessment - see also project 1 Determine rather than implement control measures

Structural Defects
Manual Handling

Falling objects

UV Radiation
specific risks highlighted on 2 Take account of human behaviour and capabilities

<25 (Low) Controlled

Machinery

Electricity
design drawings. 3 Identify hazards ongoing outside the workplace

HAVS
Noise
Dust

Fire

Site Operatives

Minor injury (1)

Major Injury (5)
General Public
4 Determine hazards created in the vicinity of the workplace

Inevitable (10)
Maintenance
Assessor: KPS 5 Take account of infrastructure, materials and equipment

Fatality (10)
Unlikely (1)
6 Take account of changes within organisational control

Likely (5)
Date: Aug-11 7 Take into account Safety Management Systems
8 Take into account relevant legal obligations
Issue No: 1.2 9 Take into account design of installation area
Persons Prob' of Severity Risk Revised Revised Residual
No Activity or task Hazard Control Measures Required to Reduce Risk Action by
Exposed Exposure Outcome Rating exposure Severity Risk
• Complete on site risk assessment.

D
• Only Kingspan SFS approved installers to carry out
installation - arrange training if required.

TE
• Erect walls to Kingspan drawings and installation/technical
manuals.
• Take account of project related risks highlighted on

IN
drawings.

,Site Operatives
• Use of MEWPS where required, ensure stability of ground

PR
,Working at Height ,Manual Handling ,Workplace transport
and protect MEWP from coming into contact with other plant
Installation of SFS ,Falling objects ,Portable tools and appliances ,Electricity
9 5 5 25 and equipment. Only competent persons to operate MEWPS. IC 1 5 5
loadbearing walls ,Noise ,Dust ,HAVS ,Inclement weather conditions
• Provide edge protection or fall arrest on slab to minimise
,Stumbling, falling, slipping ,Structural Defects
risk from falling at height.

IF
• Use of approved tools and appliances and PAT testing
where applicable.
• Support SFS in final position using temporary bracing until

ED
fixing is complete.
• Observe good manual handling techniques and use of
kinetic lifting.

LL
• Wear appropriate PPE (refer to installation manual)
• Complete on site risk assessment.

O
• Only Kingspan SFS approved installers to carry out
installation - arrange training if required.

TR • Erect floor/roof to Kingspan dwgs and installation/technical

manuls.
• Take account of project related risks highlighted on
N
drawings.
,Site Operatives

• Heavy sections to be lifted into position using crane or

O

,Working at Height ,Manual Handling ,Workplace transport telehandler and slings attached to designated lifting points.
Installation of SFS ,Falling objects ,Portable tools and appliances ,Electricity • Ensure safe access equipment is available for fixing
C

10 5 5 25 IC 1 5 5
floors and roofs ,Noise ,HAVS ,Inclement weather conditions ,Stumbling, joists/tracks into position and for removing slings from lifting
N

falling, slipping ,Structural Defects points.

• Use MEWPS where required and provide edge protection
U

on floor/roof to minimise risk from falling from height. Only

authorised persons to operate MEWPS.
• Use approved tools and appliances and ensure PAT tested
where applicable. Fix joists/tracks into final position from
beneath. Use portable access equipment (podium steps)
where necessary.
• Observe good manual handling techniques.
• Wear appropriate PPE (refer to installation manual)
 Profiles and Sections SFS Load Bearing CDM Design Risk Assessment

Portable tools and appliances

Excavations and ground work

Inclement weather conditions

Procedure For Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment

Stumbling, falling, slipping

SFS Load Bearing general product

25 (Medium) extra controls

Hazardous substances

Gas and other utilities

>50 (High) Unacceptable

Workplace transport
risk assessment - see also project 1 Determine rather than implement control measures

Structural Defects
Manual Handling

Falling objects

UV Radiation
specific risks highlighted on 2 Take account of human behaviour and capabilities

<25 (Low) Controlled

Machinery

Electricity
design drawings. 3 Identify hazards ongoing outside the workplace

HAVS
Noise
Dust

Fire

Site Operatives

Minor injury (1)

Major Injury (5)
General Public
4 Determine hazards created in the vicinity of the workplace

Inevitable (10)
Maintenance
Assessor: KPS 5 Take account of infrastructure, materials and equipment

Fatality (10)
Unlikely (1)
6 Take account of changes within organisational control

Likely (5)
Date: Aug-11 7 Take into account Safety Management Systems
8 Take into account relevant legal obligations
Issue No: 1.2 9 Take into account design of installation area
Persons Prob' of Severity Risk Revised Revised Residual
No Activity or task Hazard Control Measures Required to Reduce Risk Action by
Exposed Exposure Outcome Rating exposure Severity Risk
• Refer to stair manufacturer guidance.

D
• Ensure fall prevention systems are employed in and around
vicinity of stairwell/lift shaft. This may be a temporary crash

TE
deck floor insert that can be removed at a later date. Use
scaffold where appropriate.
• Where fall prevention mechanisms are not practical use of

,Site Operatives

IN
fall arrest, soft landing systems and nets should be employed.
,Working at Height ,Manual Handling ,Falling objects • Appropriate signage to be erected around barriers warning
Stairwell and lift shaft

PR
11 ,Portable tools and appliances ,Noise ,HAVS ,Structural 5 5 25 of hazard associated with stairwell/lift shaft. IC 1 5 5
construction
Defects • Keep immediate vicinity of stairwell free from obstruction.
• When fixing stairways into position observe good personal
positioning and use mechanical handling aids such as

IF
overhead crane.
• Use approved tools and appliances for fixing into position. If
exposed to working at height an on-site risk assessment shall

ED
be completed by the site installation team.
• Operators to wear appropriate PPE

Operatives
• Risk assessment to be provided by truss manufacturer /

LL
,Working at Height ,Manual Handling ,Falling objects

,Site
Installation of Roof designer.
12 ,Portable tools and appliances ,Inclement weather 5 5 25 IC 1 5 5
Trusses • Ensure all SFS walls are adequately restrained by
conditions ,Stumbling, falling, slipping ,Structural Defects

O
temporary bracing prior to trusses being fitted.

13 Scaffold erection
,Working at Height ,Manual Handling ,Workplace transport
,Falling objects ,Excavations and ground work ,Stumbling,
TR Operatives
,Site

5 5 25
• Risk assessment to be provided by the scaffolding
supplier/designer.
• Scaffold assumed to be free standing. If scaffolding is not
MC 1 5 5
N
falling, slipping ,Inclement weather conditions ,Structural free standing then Kingspan to be informed immediately and
Defects the connection back to the SFS structure to be coordinated
O

with Kingspan and the scaffold supplier.

• Risk assessment to be provided by facades
C
Operatives

Installation of external manufacturer/designer.

,Site

,Working at Height ,Falling objects ,Portable tools and

N

14 Façade Systems and 5 5 25 • SFS designed to have facade fixed back to studs @ 600cts IC / MC 5 1 5
appliances ,Inclement weather conditions ,Structural Defects
cladding unless noted otherwise on drawings, if this is not the case,
U

Kingspan Profiles to be informed immediately.

• Specify only low risk substances where possible.
• Use of water based adhesives where practicable.
• All substances used in the construction shall be
,Site Operatives

accompanied by COSHH assessments and communicated to

the installation team and other contractors on site.
Working with • Details of any hazardous substances used in the IC / MC /
15 ,Manual Handling ,Hazardous substances 5 5 25 1 5 5
hazardous materials construction shall be included in the Health and Safety File CDMC
and issued to the Client accordingly.
• Follow control measures detailed in COSHH assessments
for products such as glues, sealants, cement based materials
and fire proof boarding.
• Wear appropriate PPE.
 Profiles and Sections SFS Load Bearing CDM Design Risk Assessment

Portable tools and appliances

Excavations and ground work

Inclement weather conditions

Procedure For Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment

Stumbling, falling, slipping

SFS Load Bearing general product

25 (Medium) extra controls

Hazardous substances

Gas and other utilities

>50 (High) Unacceptable

Workplace transport
risk assessment - see also project 1 Determine rather than implement control measures

Structural Defects
Manual Handling

Falling objects

UV Radiation
specific risks highlighted on 2 Take account of human behaviour and capabilities

<25 (Low) Controlled

Machinery

Electricity
design drawings. 3 Identify hazards ongoing outside the workplace

HAVS
Noise
Dust

Fire

Site Operatives

Minor injury (1)

Major Injury (5)
General Public
4 Determine hazards created in the vicinity of the workplace

Inevitable (10)
Maintenance
Assessor: KPS 5 Take account of infrastructure, materials and equipment

Fatality (10)
Unlikely (1)
6 Take account of changes within organisational control

Likely (5)
Date: Aug-11 7 Take into account Safety Management Systems
8 Take into account relevant legal obligations
Issue No: 1.2 9 Take into account design of installation area
Persons Prob' of Severity Risk Revised Revised Residual
No Activity or task Hazard Control Measures Required to Reduce Risk Action by
Exposed Exposure Outcome Rating exposure Severity Risk
• Avoid unnecessary cutting of steel on site by ordering to

D
required length - consider site survey.
• Use drills and other tools and appliances fitted with

TE
silencers. Avoid use of compressed air powered tools.
• Construct site security perimeter fencing out of sound
absorption material, i.e. timber boarding.

IN
• Ensure operators wear appropriate hearing protection and

,Site Operatives
Operating tools and local noise warning signs are posted in areas where noise is

PR
appliances, mobile likely to exceed the mandatory levels.
,Noise ,Portable tools and appliances ,Machinery
16 plant and other 5 5 25 • Ensure all equipment is fit for purpose and is inspected prior IC / MC 1 5 5
,Workplace transport
equipment during to use. Only competent trained persons to operate plant,
construction process equipment and machinery.

IF
• Ensure portable hand held electrical tools are 110v and PAT
tested.
• Ensure sufficient means of communication is maintained

ED
with others when operating plant and equipment and
reversing of mobile plant is kept to a minimum. Obey site
speed limits and adhere to site traffic management plan.

LL
• Wear appropriate PPE required for the task.
• Design the structure in a manner that minimises exposure to
the elements as quickly and safely as possible.

O
• Ensure installation teams are wearing appropriate protective
,Site Operatives
17
Exposure to adverse
weather conditions
including exposure to
,Inclement weather conditions ,UV Radiation
TR 5 5 25
clothing to suit weather conditions - wet weather clothing for
winter months that is non permeable.
• Teams to be provided with barrier creams and sunglasses MC / IC 1 5 5
to reduce exposure to the sun, especially when working with
N
UV radiation
reflective materials such as foil faced insulation.
O

• Where windy conditions prevail ensure provision is in place

to monitor wind speed in particular when working at height,
C

on MEWPS, using the overhead crane or scaffolding.

• Adhere to site waste management plan.
N

• Eliminate waste on site where possible.

,Site Operatives
U

• Waste to be segregated and placed in skips available on

Generation and site.
,Manual Handling ,Falling objects ,Dust ,Hazardous
18 removal of waste 5 5 25 • Observe good housekeeping and do not store flammable IC / MC 1 5 5
substances ,Fire ,Stumbling, falling, slipping
materials waste in areas of potential ignition source.
• All waste to be disposed of by licensed waste carrier and
records of waste consignment notes retained as required by
regulation.
• Ensure access for maintenance is detailed in the design of
,Maintenance

Working at height; ,Manual Handling ,Falling objects the building.

Cleaning and • Ensure that details of products used in construction of the
,Machinery ,Portable tools and appliances ,Electricity
19 maintencance of the 5 5 25 building are passed on to the client (refer to KPS O&M IC / MC 1 5 5
,Hazardous substances ,Inclement weather conditions
building manual).
,Stumbling, falling, slipping ,UV Radiation
• Where access is needed onto areas such as the roof, fall
prevention mechanisms should be included in the design.
 Profiles and Sections SFS Load Bearing CDM Design Risk Assessment

Portable tools and appliances

Excavations and ground work

Inclement weather conditions

Procedure For Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment

Stumbling, falling, slipping

SFS Load Bearing general product

25 (Medium) extra controls

Hazardous substances

Gas and other utilities

>50 (High) Unacceptable

Workplace transport
risk assessment - see also project 1 Determine rather than implement control measures

Structural Defects
Manual Handling

Falling objects

UV Radiation
specific risks highlighted on 2 Take account of human behaviour and capabilities

<25 (Low) Controlled

Machinery

Electricity
design drawings. 3 Identify hazards ongoing outside the workplace

HAVS
Noise
Dust

Fire

Site Operatives

Minor injury (1)

Major Injury (5)
General Public
4 Determine hazards created in the vicinity of the workplace

Inevitable (10)
Maintenance
Assessor: KPS 5 Take account of infrastructure, materials and equipment

Fatality (10)
Unlikely (1)
6 Take account of changes within organisational control

Likely (5)
Date: Aug-11 7 Take into account Safety Management Systems
8 Take into account relevant legal obligations
Issue No: 1.2 9 Take into account design of installation area
Persons Prob' of Severity Risk Revised Revised Residual
No Activity or task Hazard Control Measures Required to Reduce Risk Action by
Exposed Exposure Outcome Rating exposure Severity Risk

Operatives

D
Additional notes for • Where SFS cill height is lower than 1000mm above floor
Working at height, Falling objects, Stumbling, falling, MC /

Site

TE
20 SFS used as edge 5 5 25 level, it is too low to be considered as edge protection. 1 5 5
slipping CDMC
protection at openings Additional protection methods must be provided.

IN
• Ensure that demolition is carried out by qualified contractor.

Operatives
,Manual Handling ,Falling objects ,Machinery ,Portable tools • Refer to guidance in Kingspan O&M manual and original

,Site
Demolition and MC /

PR
21 and appliances ,Electricity ,Noise ,Dust ,Excavations and 5 5 25 design drawings. Contact Kingspan for up to date guidance. 1 5 5
disposal CDMC
ground work ,Hazardous substances ,Gas and other utilities • Ensure the demolition is carried out in accordance with
relevant codes and standards.

IF
ED
LL
O
TR
N
O
C
N
U
RISK ASSESSMENT METHOD

RISK =HxP
where
H=HAZARD SEVERITY
P=PROBABILITY, or LIKELIHOOD OF OCCURRENCE
(taking into account control measures, number of people exosed
and frequency of exposure)

HAZARD SEVERITY

5 Death
4 Major long term illness / absence
3 Medium, possibly lost time accident
2 Minor
1 Trivial

LIKELIHOOD OF OCCURRENCE

D
Taking Account of:

TE
Number of people exposed to the hazard

IN
Frequency of the activity / operation / exposure

5 Almost Certain PR
4 Very Likely
3 Possible
IF

2 Unlikely
D

1 Remote
E
LL
O
TR
N
O
C
N
U
RISK SCALE
Risk Risk
Factor Description Recommendations / Action Required.

0-6 Low Generally acceptable, but all employees should be aware of

what the critical controls are and how they affect their safety.
8-9 Medium Further controls required to reduce risk to an acceptable level
May require additional physical controls, or a training and education
campaign with improved supervision or procedures.
10-15 High More physical controls required.
Method or equipment unacceptable.
16-25 Very High Undertake urgent review.

ACTION BY MC = MAIN CONTRACTOR; IC = INSTALLATION CONTRACTOR; KPS = KINGSPAN PROFILES;

CDMC = PROJECT CDM COORDINATOR

ALL RISKS SHOULD BE MINIMIZED

D
TE
ALL PRACTICABLE MEANS SHOULD BE USED TO REDUCE RISK.

IN
RISK CONTROLS PR
IF
Hierachy of Control.
They are listed in order of effectiveness, with level 1 the most effective (and preferable).
D

Several controls can be used in conjunction with each other for maximum effect and safety.
E

Level 1 Eliminate or Avoid

LL

Avoid activity or method.

O

Find an alternative method to avoid exposure to hazard

e.g. Mechanical substitution, automation.
TR

Substitute hazard with lesser hazard

Utilise a specialist. (Sub contract)
N
O

Level 2 Physical Control

C

e.g. Interlocks, relief valves, guards, etc.

N

Isolate hazard from people or

U

Isolate people from hazard

Limit exposure to hazard

Level 3 Method Control

e.g. Safe working procedures
Supervision, instruction, training

Level 4 Hazard Warning

e.g. notices, warning lights, alarms.
Personal Protective Equipment.