TRADE CONTRACTORS SUBMITTAL RECORD (TSR)

Project Number: Trade Contractor: Package Number:

103E12 O'HALLORAN AND O'BRIEN 2200
LTD
Asite Document Number: Rev: Date Submitted:
103E12-2200-MS001 03 17 Jul 17
Description of changes / Reasons for this issue
4th issue - review, new system of decking added, methodology of striking amended

Document Title:
Construction Methodology for superstructure
Document Type:
Method Statement

Lead Consultant Comments:

Consultant Comments:

Project & Package Manager’s

Q&E Manager’s Comments:
Comments
 O'Halloran & O'Brien Ltd.
197-199 GARTH ROAD, MORDEN, SURREY. SM4 4NE
TEL:0208 337 5527 FAX:0208 330 7729

Client: Canary Wharf Contractors

Principal Canary Wharf Contractors
Contractor:
Contract: Wood Wharf E1/E2/EW
Contract 2200
Contained: Wood Wharf – Construction Methodology for
basement works (substructure)
Ref Number:
MS001
Revision Date Status Description OHOB Prepared By Client Approved

M. Jaruszewicz
00 08/11/2016 Draft issued for approval

01 Comments addressed M. Jaruszewicz

15/11/16
02 Annual revision M. Jaruszewicz
15/02/17
Review, decking and
03 M. Jaruszewicz
17/07/17 striking amended
 Contents

1. Proposed Development
2. References
3. Existing Site Conditions
4. Activity and Scope of Works
5. Supervision
6. Training, Information and Instruction
7. Access / egress
8. Protection of Public/Security of work area
9. Young Persons
10. Storage and Deliveries, Loading and uloading lories
11. Working Hours
12. Setting Out
13. Sequence of Working
14. Disc Cutters
15. Instalation of temporary power supply
16. Construction of Rising elements
17. Construction of Slabs
18. Striking the Titan system formwork to transfer slab and retaining back propping
19. Installation and removal of cantideck
20. Jump Form System
21. Making Good
22. Forming concrete/stairmaster Stairs
23. Handling COSHH substances
24. Works between cofferdam and existing block
25. Special Provisions
26. Emergency Arrangements
27. Safety Performance Monitoring
28. Personal Protective Equipment
29. Risk Assessments
30. Appendix C Rescue Plan
1. Proposed Development

The proposed development on Wood Wharf consisting of 6 storey podium

structure (E1) attached to a 36 Storey tower structure (E2). Below ground
building is linked to a shared site wide basement of two to three storeys.

2. References

This document is to be read in conjunction with the overall Methodology and Risk
Assessments for the OHOB scope of works to be carried out on site.

3. Existing Site Conditions

Construction of Block A in progress - other subcontractors.

OHOB –Basement handed over, cladding installation in progress

4. Activity and Scope of Works

The method statement covers the sequence and proposed method for the project
works.

5. Supervision

The OH&OB management involved directly in the project are:

The OH&OB management involved directly in the project are:
• Contracts Manager Colm Wynne 07720 968 704
• Project Foreman Matthew Monaghan 07725 797 117
• Group H&S Manager Martin WA Francis 07590 445 031
• Project Manager M. Jaruszewicz 07770 615 840
• Site Engineer Mihai Mataranga 07480 994 901
• Health & Safety Advisor Justin Blaker 07880 494 335

The OH&OB personnel undertaking the works activity are:

• Engineers
• Labourers
• Concrete Labourers
• Steel fixers
• Slinger/signaller
• Strikers
• Pump drivers
• Crane drivers
• Supervisors
6. Training, Information and Instruction

The Project Manager will be trained to a minimum of the SMSTS, with the
supervisors holding a minimum of the SMSTS for high risk activities, and SSSTS for
lower risk activities, or they will be working towards a Managers qualification.

All personnel undertaking the work will be trained and competent to carry out their
functions. As a minimum all personnel will hold a current CSCS card, which shall be
applicable to their role. No employee shall be allowed to work on any part of the
project without the required level of training or competency.

All OHOB personnel, or sub-contractors, that are involved in this specific activity shall
be instructed as to the requirements of this Method Statement. They will also have
the associated risks and means of minimizing them explained prior to
commencement of the activity. Each person will attend a briefing session and to
acknowledge their understanding of the work to be undertaken. Should additional
‘off-site’ labour be required to be brought in to help, then the Foreman must ensure
that they are also adequately briefed.

Every day daily briefings will be carried out at 7.50

Where changes in circumstances occur during the work being undertaken, work must
stop. A review of and where necessary a revision to, the safe system of work will be
carried out. A new briefing will then be given to all personnel involved in order to
convey the way that the operation has changed.

7. Access / egress

Access to site is through Canary Wharf estate for pedestrians, deliveries – from
Preston Road
Access / egress on the site will be via the designated welfare area and associated
compounds. Access / egress to the actual work locations will be via clearly defined
routes with pedestrian walkways and traffic routes clearly visible and segregated
from the works traffic, and communicated to all proposed haulers and suppliers via
adequate signage.
This access will change as the works progress. All changes will be communicated to
OHOB personnel on Daily briefings and marked on Notice Board. Latest logistic plan
will be uploaded on Asite.
8. Protection of Public/Security of work area

A full height hoarding is located around the entire site.

9. Young Persons
No personnel under the age of 18 to be allowed to work on site at any time.

10. Storage and Deliveries, loading and unloading lorries

All materials will be delivered direct from the supplier using appropriate vehicles
which can access the site.
All deliveries will be booked in on zone manager.
20X8 stores will be set up on site, and locked every night. O'Halloran & O'Brien Ltd
personnel will ensure that any stored equipment or materials do not obstruct haul
roads, access to stores, compound, emergency access routes & other equipment.
Vehicle’s making deliveries to site will be accompanied by a banksman when
reversing is undertaken.
Satellite Toolboxes will be introduced as the works develop to lock and protect tools
at break periods so that operatives do not have to bring them all the way back to
storage area during the day. All portable tools will be returned to the stores at the end
of every shift
Incorporated activities:

• Once on site Lorries will be parked in holding area and will be called down to
OHOB work area.
• Clearly define the loading/unloading zone, (erect barriers and safety signage
if necessary).
• Lorries will be using wash out station provided by CWCL
• Define which type of unloading process is required: Crane, 360 excavator,
manual handling, vehicle crane attachment, hi-abs, fork lift, pallet tracks.
• If lorry comes with edge protection, (handrails or sides/fixed straps) the
slinger can safely unload whilst standing on back of vehicle, so long as load is
not higher than edge protection.
• A ladder (footed) or podium steps will be used to gain access up on to lorry
bed.
• If lorry comes without edge protection Alsipercha system to be used. The
Alsipercha systems will be utilised for loading/unloading. Lorry will park
parallel to Alsipercha’ and slinger (complete with harness) will load/unload
vehicles attached to Alsipercha System.
• Where a hi-abs is used to load or unload, the driver will use a harness and
attach himself to inertia reel hooked onto block on lorry crane, gaining access
to lorry via footed or tied ladder. Hi – abs to be used by trained personnel
only. Outriggers to be placed on tested ground (piling mat) with appropriate
mats under.
• Slingers will be harness trained.
• If lorry is less than 6m long, 1 no. Alsipercha can be used, if longer than 6m
then 2 no. should be used.
• Once loading/unloading is complete ensure area is clear, free of debris and
barriers are placed back in original specified area.
• Special care to be taken while handling COSHH substances.

Associated Risks Analysis:

• Erection of crowd barriers
• Access/egress
 • Cranes and lifting
• Excavator used as crane
• Use of an on vehicle crane attachment, hi-ab etc
• Working at Height/Leading Edges
• Use of ladders
• Manual Handling
• COSHH

11. Working Hours

The hours for this work activity are anywhere between 8am through to 6pm
weekdays and 8am to 1.00pm on Saturdays. On occasions where works are looking
likely to overrun, the Project Manager/Site Manager will notify a senior representative
from Client.

12. Setting Out

An OH&OB Engineer will determine, after consultation with the Project & Site
Manager, the sequence of setting out.
Engineer is to coordinate with the Clients Engineer and use the latest survey
information to establish a control on site.
The engineer will set out required lines and levels for each element as work are
progressing. He will communicate to work supervisor and other to advise on safe
approach of works needed to be carried out.
Engineer will be inspecting quality of finished work ensuring works are strictly carried
out in accordance with drawings and specifications
The Engineer will retain a record of all setting out carried out and maintain site
records.

Associated Risks Analysis:

• Access/egress
• Working at Height/Leading Edges
• Use of ladders
• Manual Handling
• Use of hand tools
• COSHH

13. Sequence of Working

• Construction of rising elements

• Construction of slabs including placing concrete
• Striking
• Jump form
• Making good

14. Disc Cutters

Disc cutters must only be used by operatives who have been fully trained in their use.
All the correct PPE and RPE must be worn. The face mask must accord with EN
149:2001 and be at least a FFP3. Any operative should have been face fitted for
these masks. The goggles must comply with EN166 and be Class B. Anything less,
such as standard safety glasses will not suffice. Ear defenders should also be worn
and have an SNR value of at least 25+.
Also saws must not be operated without dampening down the dust. A water bottle or
better still a hose should be connected to the saw. Operatives must also make sure
the water jets are clear and working. They must be checked at least every time the
blade is changed.
Operatives must also use the correct blade for the job. When cutting into any
reinforced concrete product with a diamond blade, a full circumference disc only must
be used. If operatives haven’t been trained to change a disc then they must not do it.
All materials to be cut will be supported in such a way so that they will not close in on
the blade as cutting progresses. Any materials are to be supported by placing a
timber bite underneath. This timber bite will be located in such a position so as to
allow the off cut to fall away from the cut.

15. Installation of temporary power supply

All works to be carried out in accordance with the 17th edition IEE regulations. All
personnel involved to be certified electrician. Before commencing works, required
task to be communicated to OHOB and CWC electrician, all required
tools/transformers/BMU unit/cables to be located in segregated work area.
Communication between CWC and OHOB electrician is crucial.
There will be no works carried out on live power. Prior to connecting temporary
power supply to source, all preparation works (cable/plugs/new transformers
installation) to be done before. When connecting to source, power to be switch off
and switch to be secured (so no unauthorised person will be able to turn it on). All
connection and fittings to be tested. Area to be left clean and tidy. After testing,
certificate to authenticate electrician testing to be provided.

16. Construction of rising elements

Methodology
• Materials are to be ordered in accordance to the latest set of construction
drawings and schedules
• For the construction of lift and stair cores a minimum 100mm kicker will be
poured in advance with the relevant steel protruding acting as starter bars.
Columns, walls and upstands construction will be kickerless.
• Steel reinforcement will be prefabricated in a designated yard prior to
installation. Each wall and column will be fixed as individual units. Circular
spacers are attached to the units at this stage to achieve the required cover to
the steel. The fixer foreman is to work to the latest relevant drawings and
specifications
• Prefab columns will be lifted directly from the prefab area to its final location
using either of the tower/mobile cranes attached to a certified 4 leg chain.
Two of the four legs are to be attached securely to the columns vertical and
horizontal steel members as per lifting plan, Only competent slinger/signaller
to conduct lift on site
• Prefab walls will be lifted using the same process as above except a lifting
beam will be inserted through the units U-Bars tied at its upper section. U-
Bars are to be double tied. Two of the four legs are to be attached securely to
the scaffold tube and the steel by means of choking. as per lifting plan, Only
competent slinger/signaller to conduct lift on site. All lifts will be controlled and
supervised by OHOB’s onsite lifting supervisor. All lifting operation will be
carried out as per approved lifting plan.
• Tie steel unit to in-situ starter bars. Any stitching up of rebar is to be carried
out from a podium step or hop up
• Prefabricate the Peri shutter in close proximity to the proposed vertical
element. Sizes vary in cross section and configuration (refer to Temporary
works drawings). Lift the prefabricated Peri formwork panel into position using
either of the cranes attached to a certified Peri clamp
• Temporarily secure into position using adjustable acro – props. The shutter
for the opposite wall face is then lifted into place and held plumb using the
crane. Through bolts are inserted through the wall and tightened using plates
and nuts
• Carpenters to plumb and align shutter to engineers set out lines. Engineer to
mark level to underside of beams / slabs for concrete gang to work to. Ideally
this should be 20mm high
• Erect an appropriate working platform for the task taking into account access,
task duration, overreaching, height of task etc. For columns and long walls a
mobile tower or scissor lifts (scissor lifts to be operated by competent and
authorised personnel) is to be used. For the internal sections of cores hop
ups and ladders are to be used as work space is constricted. Note that
ladders (as last resource) are to be tied at their top or footed at its base by a
secondary operative
• Pour vertical element using a certified column skip attached to a crane or an
excavator or placing boom connected to static pump. When using placing
boom - Communication between placing boom operator and concrete gang
will be maintain all time (hand signals or two way radios); when placing boom
is moved the flexible hose at end may swing – one of the member of placing
gang is to supervise this movement and make sure that others have a
suitable safe working space. when placing boom is getting lifted, operator
must made sure is safe to do so (hydraulic components are checked, only
approved coupling system for pipes to be used), no one is allowed to work
under placing boom; when placing boom operator is unable to see tip of the
boom or the concrete placing gang – banksman will be appointed to give
signal to the operator; placing boom operator is expected to follow
manufacture guidance for using concrete pump
• Vibrate using a high frequency poker
• Insert conical tube into top of vertical element for later use in leading edge
system
• Carpenters recheck line and final plumbing
• Allow to cure and leave area clean and tidy

Associated Risk Analysis

• Abrasive Wheels
• Concrete Pouring
• Use of hand tools
• HAV
• Working at heights – Ladders & Mobile Towers
• Carpentry & Shuttering
• Power Tools
• Cranes & Lifting Equipment
• Steel fixing
• Manual Handling
17. Construction of Slabs

• All work to be supervised by competent persons who have experience with

the type of operations being undertaken.
• Prior to commencement of the works all operatives, charge hands and
foreman involved will have the method of works explained to them in detail.
All personnel will sign a register to confirm that the method statement has
been read or explained and that it has being understood.
• The floors have various thicknesses made up of mostly 250mm. There are
also varying levels incorporating steps and beams across these slabs.
• The slab will bear on the stair and lift shaft walls and columns elsewhere.
• As per above, all remainder of the slab levels will be decked up to one
constant level governed by the stair and lift shaft wall heights and any other
wall and column heights.
• Temporary works drawings to be approved by CWCL temporary works
coordinator.
• The proprietary system to be used will be Ischebeck Titan False work
System. The method statement for its erection and stripping will follow the
recommendations as set out in the manufacturer’s brochure. (See attached)

Traditional deck
• In general the falsework system consists of; Legs, Ledger frames Aluminium
beams and pour form plywood. The legs are assembled in groups of 4 with
Ledger frames between them, size dependant on design.
• These groups are then linked together by the ‘Primary beams’ (225
Aluminium beams). These Primaries are clipped on to the Heads of the legs.
In order to erect these Primary beams, access platforms are run across and
supported off the ledger frames. (Titan transom boards) Where harness work
is required a harness will be used in a safe and gainful manner.
• The harness systems to be used are both the Alsipercha Fall arrest system
(see attached instructors manual) and the leading edge system, where only
operatives who are trained can carry out works on this operation.
• All operatives working off these systems will be anchored either via column
starter bars, or when striking will be anchored attached around cast columns
(as suggested and highlighted in the Leading Edge course/manual.
• With the Alsipercha system they will be anchored to an inertia reel which is
attached to the vertical masts which are threaded into a cast in conical
section within certain columns or walls (see attached manual)
• For the traditional method of Titan decking, the ’Secondary beams’(150mm
Aluminium Beams) are run on top of the primaries at right angles and the
plywood is then nailed down to the deck. These secondaries are usually
loaded on to the primaries via a crane banked by trained and competent
slinger and are positioned by operatives working off the afore described
platforms. The secondaries are clipped to the primaries using a Titan
propriety clip
• For high level deck sections of deck might be prepared on the ground and
lifted onto erected frames (titan legs and ledger frames). Temporary works for
lifting prefabbed platforms to be in place. Lift to be supervised by crane
supervisor. Before lifting – supervisor to confirm if this item is incorporated
within project lifting plan (if not, do not lift) Work area to be isolated (exclusion
zones). Once load will be above designated area, operatives via scissor lifts
(scissor lifts to be operated by competent and authorised personnel) will get
access to guide platform onto titan legs (tow MEWS as minimum). Once
platform landed onto frames it will be connected together via butterfly clips.
 Chains will be taken off from MEWS (under deck) through platform openings.
This process will be repeated. Once completed, gaps between platforms will
be sealed from deck level by operative in harnesses and clipped on (either to
the column/wall or to Alsipercha system).
• When a sufficient amount of Secondaries have been positioned, plywood is
landed onto them via the crane and it is nailed into the final position by the
operatives. When doing this part of the works the operatives are always in
harnesses and clipped on (either to the column/wall or to Alsipercha system).
• Once an area of plywood has been erected the operatives can then use a
restraint system provided by leading edge, or Alsipercha.
• It is the responsibility of the foreman of the works or the charge hand over a
section to ensure that the operatives are abiding by this.

HV system
The HV system is similar in so far as legs are assembled in groups of 4 with Ledger
frames between them but all at 1.8m c/c. Once the initial group is assembled the HV
main beams are hooked onto one of the standing legs and another leg attached to
the opposite end of the beam and stood up. This is repeated for the next corner of
assembled frame and HV panels are then clipped in between connecting the two
beams. This process is continued in accordance with design for each particular slab
from titan designers. All this can be done from the slab level using podium steps,
sherpascopics, or using transom boards attached to ledger frames (as per above).

HV System components:
The drop-head
Fixed to prop with 2No. speed thread bolts.
This can be either Titan HV Props or Titan Legs
No special tools – hammer only required for stripping

Primary beam
Lightweight, high strength aluminium
Durable construction
Easy, fast and safe handling

The HV panel
Lightweight aluminium panel faced with GRP synthetic
1.8m x 0.45m panel weighs 16kg
and provides 0.8 sq m deck area
Quick release handle facilitates one-man operation

Secondary beam Lightweight,

High strength aluminium
Durable construction
Easy, fast & safe handling
Erection process:
Fix drophead to Titan leg by means of 2 No. M12 x 35 Nuts and bolts or 2 No.
speed thread bolts. Bolts to be fitted diagonally opposite each other. Introduce
exclusion zone. Now extend the props to approximate height required. Now form
a four legged tower as shown below. This is detailed in the Task Briefing on the
use of Titan. Follow this procedure until the first tower is in place with a safe
working platform. Ensure that support pins of drophead are facing in the required
primary beam direction (see detail below). Now lift up primary beam onto support
plate of locked drophead with opposite end hanging down. Lift up other end and
position into the next drophead. Fix adjacent beam in a similar manner. Lift and
position HV panels between these two beams. This now gives a stable tower to
proceed from. Working away from the tower now place onto drophead with
opposite end hanging down (see picture over). Place prop with locked drophead
into opposite end of beam and lift into place. Further props may now be added in
the same fashion on the primary beam lines. As primary beams proceed position
and fix panels between aligned beams. Introduce Titan ledger frames in every 3
bays in each direction to form stabilising towers. Work outside initial tower to be
undertaken from suitable WAH equipment such as Podium Steps or Hop Ups.
Step ladders are not to be used.

• As the deck advances a propriety edge protection system is erected to allow

following trades to work in the area. Tammet steps (properly used ladders –
as last resource) usually provide access to a deck. If other trades are working
on a deck a temporary advancing handrail must be erected to ensure they are
not working by a leading edge at any time. Access will be achieved via the
main stair cores on each building which we will be casting as we pour each
slab. Alternatively we will be having Tammet steps or haki stairs access to
each deck as we await casting of the stairs.
• The operatives involved in this leading edge work will have to plan in advance
the placement of this ladder for access up on top of their work place, as they
must be able to climb safely onto the deck and be able to ‘clip on’ immediately
without putting themselves or others in danger – this will be in daily briefing.
• This temp ladder access may have to be moved regularly to suit different
phases of the same floor to ensure the safe working boundaries are not being
overstepped.
• At end of every shift, whether it is breakfast, lunch or home time, the working
at height operatives must ensure ladder is removed, or leading edge area is
made inaccessible to all others. All plywood secured by ratchet straps.
• Physical barriers will be in place to segregate those working on the leading
edge from the rest of the work force. These will be placed no further than
2.5m away from where leading edge operative is working. Clear signage will
be shown to warn operatives of work being undertaken. The carpenters
working on the leading edge will be equipped with the necessary fall arrest
systems. (This will be achieved using ‘Leading Edge’ or ‘Alsipercha’ systems)
• Edge protection will be secured to the propriety Titan falsework to prevent
falls over the edge of the decking as it progresses. On upper floor screening
to be used.
• Where there are small terraces or unconventional corners of the building that
a standard 2.7m edge protection barrier will not fit, we will have ½ sized
panels purposely made to cater for said areas.
• Once deck is completed steel fixers will tie reinforcement in situ. As work
progressing/where is possible walk ways will be establish with boards and ply
on top of reinforcement.
• Where reinforcement is completed carpenters will install formwork for slab
edge
• Before any concrete is poured the ‘Deck’ is checked by a competent person –
either the foreman or supervisor of the works or the site engineer and TW
coordinator - to ensure it is erected correctly, and a pre-pour check sheet and
permit to load is signed off.
• In addition to this a falsework register has been initiated to check all elements
of the decking are in place and erected properly and safely, and these need
to be checked pre pour.
• This register and sign off sheet is incorporated into our temp works
procedures and file.
• This is submitted to Client (on request) prior to every slab pour
• Concrete will be poured using Concrete pump.
• Position of concrete pump will be set day before pour. Area will be cleared
and access route for concrete lorries and pedestrians clearly designated.
• When static pump to be used pipe line will be fixed and secured. Anchors will
be drilled and resin to hold line in position. Where required steps over line will
be installed. Pipe line will be checked if all clips are in place and line is
secured. After pour is completed, pipe line will be cleaned by using jet wash
and compressor.
• The Lorries back onto the pump with the guidance of a competent traffic
marshal and will be able to clean out after finished discharging into
designated washout pit or skip.
• The concrete pump will discharge into purpose built drip tray which can be
lifted to concrete washout area once cleaning is complete.
• For the slabs to achieve the required finish (+/- 5mm) we will use easy float
and wire brush where brush finish is required.
• In event of cold weather expected – deck heaters will be set up. To increase
efficiency – area of pour will be wrapped with monoflex flame resistant
 sheeting. System will be set up under need cast slab on pour day. Heaters
will be set outside wrapped area to minimalize gathering of fumes. Signage
will be in place.
• Once concrete cured Edge protection is then transferred from its existing
fixed place to within the cast slab edge to allow striking slab false work.
• This is done by an operative wearing a harness and using the leading edge
system or fall arrest system attached to column.
• He removes the alu beam attachment feet secured to the titan beam, along
with the post and barrier.
• He then drills on top of slab and fixes anchor and bolt to edge protection slab
multifoot bracket. (2 number per barrier and post). Once post are in place
scaffold tubes will be fixed to post via required clips in two layers. 1st layer –
950 to 1050 from slab edge to top of tube, 2nd to keep 450 distance between
tubes) The barrier is now able to be once again erected. Edge protection to
be fixed 350 mm from slab edge to centre of post, position wise – to avoid
cast in channels
• Podium steps will be used to gain safe access and proper height when
erecting the falsework decking from underneath slab level.
• The use of transom boards (Titan supadeck) will also be incorporated into the
works to achieve access to high areas in a more safe manner. (Ply will be
used on top of these transom boards, if there are gaps between the boards to
slip through whilst decking or striking)
• Lifting using the crane will be required because lifting/manual handling
becomes a safety issue.
• See lifting plan for full list of scheduled lifts and weights.
If slab level will be out of tolerance remedial works will have to be carried out. This
will be done by floor grinder/planer (with dust extractors) depended from error.
Engineer must approve area (cover requirement vs thickness of concrete to be
removed). Area of works to be segregated from others by using barriers and
appropriate signs. Level of dust to be monitored at all time – if required dust extractor
fans to be used. Operatives to wear (apart minimum PPE) white overall and dust
mask. Hovers (for grinder/planer) not to be overfilled – constant monitoring required.
If level will have to be brought up, floor latex will be placed on prepared (scrabbled)
surface.

Associated Risks Analysis

• Use of Diesel
• Use of Power tools
• Steel fixing
• Working at height
• Shuttering/Carpentry
• Noise
• HAV
• Cranes and lifting
• Manual Handling
• Use of concrete pump
• Leading Edge work
• Mobile Tower scaffold
• Ladders
• Management of COSHH Stores
• Working with concrete
• Housekeeping
• Abrasive wheels
18. Striking the Titan system formwork to transfer slab and retaining back
propping

Methodology for traditional deck

• Collect and form a “No Go” zone and erect barriers, safety chain and safety
signage
• Permit to unload to be maintained
• Erect secondary working platforms to area including all guardrails etc.
• Before releasing any of the formwork additional props to be installed (prop for
prop in nearest area between floor slab and plywood – this is to keep slab
propped at all time in the area where frames will be struck. Area of propping
depends from length of primary and secondary beams.
• Carefully and in sequence, release twisted shanks to uprights and lower
platform
• Return and lower floor panels by twisting the shanked end of “Titan” uprights
• Carefully remove secondary beams from position and lower the ground, stack
in bundles ready for collection and transfer
• Remove retaining clips at leg points, carefully remove Primary beams from
position and lower the ground, stack in bundles ready for collection and
transfer
• Once ledger frames, primary and secondary beams will be removed/stack in
bundles – ply wood will be removed sheet by sheet: remove 1 prop at a time,
then Carefully remove and slid down floor panels (plywood) to ground level
and stack in bundles ready for transfer to storage area
• Extend upright components to underside of slab and torque to required
pressure
• Release and remove “Titan” frame sections from uprights and clear from
immediate work place
• Collect all remaining formwork components and stack in bundles and bags
ready for clearance from site
• Leave site in a clean and tidy condition
• Dismantle “No Go” zone and remove all barriers, hazard chains and safety
signage
• Check uprights for plumb on a regular basis, until ready for removal
• Carefully release alloy uprights in sequence and lower to the ground
• Remove ground beams and timber bulks in sequence
• Stack all components and clear using lifting equipment
• Leave area clear and tidy
• Striking deck around crane opening: deck will be design to have small section
around crane not struck with main area. When main area struck and
backpropped, striking deck around crane are will commence. Small section of
deck will be removed at the time and back propping will be installed with no
time wasted.
For high level deck (all preparation works, use of Titan gear sequence and
housekeeping as above):
• Gain access to the high level false work using MEWP’s
• Ensure MEWP operator has in date ticket for the use of MEWP’s and all
occupants are harnessed to correct harness points
• Begin dismantling operation by lowering the jacks.
• Release floor panels (Plywood) by taping on the panels, crowbars can be
used in instances where more force is needed to release the floor panels.
• Lower MEWP to suitable height to safely pass floor panels to striking
operatives on the floor.
 • Release secondary beams from position by undoing butterfly clips.
• Carefully remove secondary beams and again lower MEWPS to suitable
height, to pass secondary beams to striking operatives on the floor.
• Repeat above point for primary beams and safely stack all material in the
storage area for reuse.
• Extend uprights to underside of slab and torque to required pressure
• Release and remove titan frames lowering MEWP to suitable level for the
frame to be handed to striking operatives on the floor. Stack safely in storage
area for reuse.

Methodology HV Decking
All preparation works, use of Titan gear sequence and housekeeping as above –
traditional deck
The benefits of the HV system is its quickness in striking, as the entire prop and slab
components do not have to be removed in the initial striking process, as the drop
head connected to the prop (or leg) drops and the decking panel can be safely
removed and set up for further decking to continue. This process can be achieved
the next day after pouring if weather conditions are correct.
the process for striking is highlighted in Titan falsework brochure, and is basically a
reverse of the erection of the decking process

Associated Risks Analysis

• Use of excavators for lifting
• Falling from heights
• Dismantling of formwork systems
• Manual Handling
• Dust
• Noise
• Use tower cranes for lifting

19. Installation and removal of cantideck

Installation Methodology:

• Temporary works design to be approved by CWCL prior to commencing to

works.
• Cantideck crew to inspect where platforms are to be installed. The floor at
the site of installation must be level, and free from any debris, likewise the
floor area of the Cantideck must be free of tools, screw jack heads, steel, lose
items or debris.
• Site to set up ‘No Go Hazard Area’ prior to start of works. No Go Hazard area
to be set on podium level and up at the position from which the platform is
built up (floor to be closed), including the lift path in which the platform will
travel to the installation position and on the ground level (or other level)
directly under the installation position. (OHOB).
• CantiDeck and all personnel who will be exposed to an unprotected leading
edge must be in full body harness and have a suitable fall prevention/
restraint system, set up and ready to use before the lift commences (inertia
rail plus harness attached to certified lifting point or lanyard/webbing sling
wrapped around column).
• Chin straps MUST be worn. Tools must be attached to belt when working
along edge
• Platform will arrive on the site partially erected, will then be removed from the
delivery vehicle and positioned in a designated safe, flat and cordoned off (as
part of the No Go Hazard Area) with barriers and plastic chain, area were the
CantiDeck installation team can move safely around the platform to assemble
them.
• Platforms are assembled with standard H8.8 bolts, either by hand spanners
or battery powered wrenches. In the normal course of a platform build up,
working at height is not required.
• Once the install team and appointed personnel are happy with the platform,
the platform will be attached to the site crane, by the Contractors trained
Banksman, at the four shackled lifting points as clearly marked, using a four
leg chain sling c/w safety catches, ensuring that the hook will take the weight
and not the safety catches. Φ The chains will have a minimum leg length of 4
metres, and a safe working load greater than the weight of the platform.
(greater than the self-weight of the platform). Only use the clearly marked
lifting eyelets, with shackles to lift the platform. Never alter the lifting eyes or
remove the bolt-in covers that protect unused lifting eyes. Never remove or
reposition the shackles to another lifting eye without written permission from
Senior CantiDeck Management. Never re adjust load once slung.
• Attach tag lines to inboard and outboard ends of platform.
• When the Banksman is satisfied that the platform is ready to lift, all site
personnel and members of the general public, will be moved away from the
area of the lift. The ‘No Go Hazard Area’ will be evacuated of all personnel,
including the lift path and the area beneath the installation position is checked
to ensure that it is safely cordoned off and clear of all personnel.
• The platform should be lifted as level as possible, except at the discretion of
the Cantideck supervisor for certain applications. This may require the use of
the chain shorteners. The platform will be lifted 500mm clear of the ground as
a test lift to ensure that the platform is slung level, if the platform is not level
the crane will lower off and the chains adjusted as necessary. The
CantiDecks centre of gravity must remain between the legs of the chain,
whilst being lifted.
• Remove edge protection around landing area (OHOB).
• Under the control of the Banksman, the platform will be manoeuvred to its
final position, using the Tag Lines to control the load at all times.
• When at its final position the platform will be aligned with the slab edge using
the tag lines to position the platform, under the control of the banksman the
platform will be manoeuvred in to the building sliding the main platform beams
into the building.
• Once the platform is in position the banksman will have the crane lower the
platform until both the main beams are resting on the floor slab. If both beams
are not resting on the slab, the crane is taking the main weight of the platform
and the next course of action cannot be taken. (Rubbish, debris or uneven
slab finish are the main cause preventing the beams to sit flush to the slab –
see point 2).The chains should never be lowered so far as to allow the rear of
the platform to raise off the slab; at this point the chains are to stabilise the
load, whilst the screw jacks are to be done up.
• Once in this position the installation team/ site labour will adjust both of the
rear screw heads, raising them until the spreader beam or flat head of the
screw jack comes into contact with the structural soffit. Hand tighten, and then
turn the screw though ¼ turn to tension. The screw jacks must not have more
than 150mm of thread exposed and the prop legs must be at 90˚ to the main
beams.
• The platform is now located and the crane chains can be lowered off to allow
the building structure to take the weight of the platform. Lower to chains
slowly, to ensure that the platform remains stable in its position.
• Once satisfied with the installation so far, the installer will instruct the
Banksman to lower and remove the chains from the lifting points.
• The screw jacks must now be re-checked to ensure that they are tight and
once the installation supervisor is happy that the platform is correctly
installed, the edge protection must be installed up to the platform on both
sides. A permit to load will be issued once checked and installed correctly.

Removal/relocation Methodology:
• Relocation of the platform will be the reversal of the install; only persons
trained by Cantideck to take part in the relocation of the crane loading
platform should be instructed to carry out this operation.
• Site to set up ‘No Go Hazard Area’ prior to start of works. No Go Hazard area
to be set up at the position from which the platform is built up, including the lift
path in which the platform will travel to the installation position and on the
ground level (or other level) directly under the installation position. (OHOB).
• CantiDeck and all personnel who will be exposed to an unprotected leading
edge must be in full body harness and have a suitable fall prevention/
restraint system, set up and ready to use before the lift commences (inertia
rail plus harness attached to certified lifting point or lanyard/webbing sling
wrapped around column).
• Chin straps MUST be worn. Tools must be attached to belt when working
along edge
• Attach tag lines to inboard and outboard ends of platform.
• When the Banksman is satisfied that the platform is ready to lift, all site
personnel and members of the general public, will be moved away from the
area of the lift. The ‘No Go Hazard Area’ will be evacuated of all personnel,
including the lift path and the area beneath the installation position is checked
to ensure that it is safely cordoned off and clear of all personnel.
• The platform should be lifted as level as possible, except at the discretion of
the Cantideck supervisor for certain applications. This may require the use of
the chain shorteners. The platform will be lifted 500mm clear of the ground as
a test lift to ensure that the platform is slung level, if the platform is not level
the crane will lower off and the chains adjusted as necessary. The
CantiDecks centre of gravity must remain between the legs of the chain,
whilst being lifted.
• Remove edge protection around landing area (OHOB).
• The banksman will instruct the crane driver to lift, ever so slightly, to raise the
chains until they just take the weight of the platform, not in any way
attempting to ‘lift’ the platform.
• Once the team are happy that the platform is ready, the props are loosened
from the soffit, relying on the crane chains to ensure that the platform remains
in its position.
• The platform should be lifted as level as possible, except at the discretion of
the CantiDeck supervisor for certain applications. This may require the use of
the chain shorteners.
• The platform will now be test lifted, to a height of 200mm to ensure that the
platform is slung level. If the platform is not level the crane will lower off and
the chains adjusted as necessary. The CantiDecks centre of gravity must
remain between the legs of the chain, whilst being lifted.
• Once the CantiDeck installer and the Banksman are happy to proceed, the
platform can be manoeuvred out of the building under the control of the
 banksman and the two tag lines. Once the platform has been removed the
edge protection should be replaced immediately (site responsibility).
• Once CantiDeck is removed it can be installed in new location, or safely
stored on flat surface.

Associated Risks Analysis

• Working at height
• Noise
• Cranes and lifting
• Leading Edge work
• Falling objects

20. Jump Form System

Methodology:
• Prior to commencement of the works all operatives, charge hands and
foreman involved will have the method of works explained to them in detail.
All personnel will sign a register to confirm that the method statement has
been read or explained and that it has being understood.
• The foreman will set up the Jump form system as designed by the Doka
temporary works department.
• Materials are to be ordered in accordance to the latest set of construction
drawings and schedules.
• Working/assembly area set up on ground floor to make up internal and
external platform. Segregate from other works, and have clear access to
working area. Note, slab between lift core and stair case, will be cast with the
slab construction at every level, and not climb ahead like the Stair core
• Once the second level of lift core walls are poured, platform can be fitted to
internally using telescopic shaft beam, and external to cast in universal
cones/brackets fixed to it (as per Doka document)
• All cast in to be set out as per Doka drawings
• All platform to be assembly as per Doka drawings.
• Lift in internal platform, then external platform using platform beam lifting
points and 4 legged chains Note: concrete to reach 15kN before lifting
platform is aloud.
• Access to internal platform, will be through lift shaft (from access platform) or
from stair cast ahead of floor slabs
• Internal box for lift shaft will be placed into position using lifting clamp
• Prefabed RC internal wall will be lifted into position
• 2nd internal box for lift shaft will be placed into position using lifting clamp
• Prefabed External wall for lift shaft will be lifted into position
• Internal box between lift shaft and staircase will be placed into position using
lifting clamp
• Prefabed Stair case RC wall to be lifted into position
• Internal box for stair case will be placed into position using 4 no lifting clamp
• Prefabed Stair case RC walls to be lifted into position
• Carpenters to placed door openings onto secured and correct positioned
formwork
• Steel fixer to tie U bars at corners and lintel steel in situ, from platform, using
ladder (footed and tied) or podium steps
• Once Reinforcement is finished and checked external wall shutters will be
placed into position and Fix shutters using Redbacks, dividag, clamps.
 • External Peri formwork for North, South and West side will be fixed to
platform on rolling system. Note: Shutters will be lifted with the external
platforms. East side formwork to be lifted to West side.
• Cast Core walls using concrete skip or pump, access gained to pour area
using working platform as per TW design
• Once poured, roll out external shutter and lift shutters from east side to west
using lifting clamps
• Drill and fix timbers horizontally across core door openings, to fit lift doors to,
to eliminate falls from heights
• Install props on beams between lift core and staircase walls
• Ensure access to all working areas is visible and accessible at all times. If
operative working on core construction becomes ill, trapped or needs
rescuing, a man rider cage will be on site, and will be attached to crane and
lowered into area and work mate will place injured or ill operative in.
• Methodology repeated up the floors

Associated Risks Analysis

• Use of Diesel
• Use of Power tools
• Steel fixing
• Working at height
• Shuttering/Carpentry
• Noise
• Cranes and lifting
• Manual Handling
• Mobile Tower scaffold
• Ladders
• Management of COSHH Stores
• Working with concrete
• Housekeeping
• Abrasive wheels

21. Making Good

Methodology:
• Clearly define the working zone and erect barriers and safety signage
• Clear area of any surplus debris or materials
• Beginning at floor height, prepare work area to be free of debris.
• With the use of chipping hammer chip away any honeycombing, blemishes or
snots(Ensure the use of goggles/glasses)
• Alternatively (for bigger out of tolerance areas) use SDS max drill with
scrabbling tool to expose rough aggregate of cast concrete. Ensure extension
leads are tied above head height.
• When required, if noisy or dusty works are in operation, erect barriers or
barrier tape with signage, to segregate work area and advise others of what
operations are occurring
• Remove plastic cones from dividag holes and fill holes
• Mix white cement, OPC and Renderoc GP to correct colour and texture to suit
existing concrete
• Apply Unibond adhesive to ‘scabbled’ area of concrete
• With the use of trowel or similar apply premixed making good material.
 • For the working areas on columns or walls above head level a set of podium
steps or aluminium tower is used. Ensure all thorough checks are made prior
to and after erection of access equipment. High to reach areas within stairwell
will be accessible using aluminium hop ups (as long as not near slab edge)
• Once making good areas have gone off, after a couple of days, the use of an
electric palm sander or grinder with grinding wheel, or just manually use
sandpaper, to rub down and complete the finishing look. Proper respiratory
masks to be used at all times, when using electric tools
• Dust extractor tools to be used when possible (recommended tools)
• Clean area
• This order of methodology is repeated up all the levels of the building.
• For Sika waterproof concrete – material to be used as per Sika
recommendations.
• COSHH data sheet are kept in OHOB site office
• COSHH risk assessments are kept in OHOB site office and COSHH store on
site. They are also attached to ATCW.
• All remedial works for elements out of tolerances to be agreed with CWCL
prior commencing.

Associated Risks Analysis

• Use of Power tools
• Use of Hand tools
• Scabbling existing concrete
• Breaking out of concrete
• Storage of materials
• Working at height
• Noise
• Working with concrete
• Abrasive wheels
• Use of Mobile Tower/podium steps
• Dust
• Hav
• COSHH

22. Forming Concrete/Stairmaster stairs

Methodology:
• Clearly define working area, and segregate from other works, using barriers
and signage
• Once the lower floor slab is poured, and the upper floor is poured, and the
stair walls are cast, work on the stairs can commence.
• Make sure working area is clear of all obstacles, debris or rubbish.
• By using Ischebeck Titan decking falsework, frame out props and ledger
frames and beams to form a frame for the landing deck, alternatively ½
landing will be propped with timber strut make ups to suit the appropriate
height.
• Set up the ½ landing to ‘breaking point’ of the pre made stair formwork.
• By use of crane land the Stairmaster pre made formwork into place (If
traditional system will be used – undercarriage will be made with mix of Titan
and timber).
• Stairs will be lifted into position through hatch in doka platform – before
opening hatch, secured barrier (as edge protection) to be in place (exclusion
zone). One operative in full body harness with a suitable fall prevention/
 restraint system, set up and ready to use before the lift commences (inertia
rail plus harness attached to certified lifting point or lanyard/webbing sling
wrapped around column or attached to Peri formwork).
• Prop the under carriage of the pre made stair formwork.
• An edge shutter is prefixed to edge of stair width to act as a toe board.
• Edge protection; green barrier panel or similar attached to two existing
concrete walls to ensure operative not falling off edge
• Setting up the full height landing is next, with the same Ischebeck Titan
falsework system being used.
• Prop the deck to the underside of the existing slab.
• Short term ladder work may be required to gain access to soffit of deck.
Ladder permit needs to be in place.
• The operative will use the leading edge harness system by fixing a bolt to the
wall or similar and working from safety line, if any open edge work is
necessary
• Edge shutter is incorporated and attached to side of flight of stairs
• Temp handrails are attached to stair flights
• Steel fixer now ties the required steel as per drawing
• A labourer will then blow out stairs using compressor, airlines and blow pipe,
to provide carpenter with a clear working area to make final adjustments.
• Surround area to kept clear
• Finally, check the back propping is adequate, safe and secure.
• By use of Concrete skip and Tower crane or concrete pump the concrete is
loaded and lifted above stairwell opening and poured (through
opening/hatch), by use of slinger and two concrete operatives
• The concrete is poured from top of landing down (quite a stiff mix) and slowly
rises to the top of the formwork to form the stairs
• The concrete is vibrated by use of electric or petrol poker, and the landings
and stairs are floated off by hand trowel to form a nice even flat surface.
• The stairs can be struck, once the concrete has had time to go off and cure
• Ensure area is tidy and clear of debris once works are complete to gain safe
access to following floors

Associated Risks Analysis

• Use of Power tools
• Steel fixing
• Working at height
• Shuttering/Carpentry
• Noise
• Cranes and lifting
• Ladders
• Manual Handling
• Working with concrete
• Housekeeping
• Abrasive wheels
• Leading Edge work

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23. Handling COSHH substances

Methodology:
• Before touching check out if package is undamaged.
• Read the label to find out what type of Coshh substance is in the package
• Read the label and information on the package
• If information on the package is insufficient ask your supervisor for data sheet
(all data sheet will be in the OHOB office) and risk assessments (site office,
COSHH store and attached to ATCW)
• Recommended PPE must be worn.

Associated Risks Analysis

• COSHH
• Dust
• Manual Handling

24. Works between cofferdam and existing block

Due to limited access works might be carried out from deck level inspected by
competent person before works commenced (installed up to B1 level) from
secured ladder (footed against concrete wall or cofferdam wall) or from marine
deck – in full body harness with a suitable fall prevention/ restraint system
attached to scaffold tubes on top of concrete blocks. Walk boards will be laid over
the RC that is sticking out of the slab.
When working in this area one operatives (watcher) must be above to keep eyes
on operatives working below.

Metal Deck installation – as per approved temporary works design support angles
will be drilled from ladder into existing concrete (wall and marine deck). Once
angle installed and resin cured, metal deck will be installed from marine deck
level. All gaps will be sealed with crazy foam (or similar) to avoid in future
concrete going into docks.

Hoist base installation – deck will be erected as per approved temporary works
design. Props must be set up direct above props to B1 level. Please see point 17
for detailed methodology.

25. Special Provisions

Smoking
There is a “No smoking” policy on this site
A “No smoking” policy shall be implemented at all times whilst operating on this site,
other than in designated areas.

Existing boundaries
The existing hoarding and fences etc. is to be protected and must remain in place
and undisturbed at all times. Damage must be reported to the Principal Contractor
immediately.

Banksman
A banksman is to be used during all material movement tipping and where coming
into close proximity to other vehicles, reversing manoeuvres and or site operatives.
The banksman shall also be responsible for ensuring that a maximum of 5MPH is not
exceeded during transfer operations.
Site Rules

• The site shall be kept clean at all times and rubbish shall be cleared away on
a daily basis into designated skips
• No materials, or waste, to be left outside the work area after the shift.
• Personnel to undertake the work for which they are fully trained.
• No drugs or alcohol permitted on site. Nobody under the influence of either
will be permitted to enter the site.
• All dust, noise etc. shall be kept to a minimum. Remedial measures must be
investigated if so required in order to minimise impact of work.
• No radios, MP3 players etc. are permitted.
• No radio transmitters to be used without consent.
• No personnel to have access to the site without fully complying with the site
requirements in respect of Induction etc. This includes visitors.
• No parking except in designated areas.
• No foul language gestures or sounds.
• No lone working
• No horseplay
• Only trained personnel to operate plant
• No interference with scaffold or temporary electrics.
• No reversing of plant without a banksman/traffic marshal.
• Everyone to be aware of emergency procedures.
• PPE shall be worn at all times.

26. Emergency Arrangements

Emergency Procedure for diesel / petrol / oil spillage:

• Diesel/petrol/Oil - Use spill kit provided.
• For small spills, up to 5 litres, operatives will use spill kits and bag any
contaminated ground.
• For larger spills, a skip will be lifted over to the area where the spillage has
occurred with the excavator.
• This will contain the spillage which is the immediate concern. CWCL to be
immediately notified of any spillages.

If spill will occur Client will be notified immediately.

The local fire service is:

Bethnal Green Fire Station
11 Roman Road
Bethnal Green, London E2 0HU

The phone number is 020 85551200

Local hospital is:

Newham University Hospital
Glen Road
London E13 8SL

The phone number is 020 7476 4000

Or in an emergency dial 999.
 Rescue Procedures

In the event of an emergency being called, all persons will stop work with immediate
effect. Should a personal injury occur, a first-aider will be summoned to the scene
and carry out any applicable first aid treatment. Should additional first-aid treatment
be required an assessment will be made, the Principal Contractor will be notified and
the emergency services will be called. Where no accident occurs, but an emergency
situation is called, work shall stop and the area cleared, and the Principal Contractor
notified, who will then initiate the correct emergency protocol.

Depending on the seriousness of the incident an onsite stretcher (Located in First Aid
room – Client Office Ground floor or OHOB on site store) and lifting cage are
provided to transfer the injured to safety. An initial assessment will be made by a
certified first aider and if necessary the injured will be placed carefully on the stretcher
and transported away from the work area. As work progresses to floors above ground
level a safety stretcher suitable for suspension transport will be readily available (see
appendix c). A qualified operative with the necessary rescue training will be onsite to
assist and transport the injured to safety. If injure person is stable and there is no
external risk to injured person injured party should not be moved until emergency
services arrived and take it over. Banksmen and traffic marshalls will stop all vehicle
movements until the injured is off site to safety.
Rescue from Height as per OHOB Rescue Plan – rescue from heights (103EW-2202-
HS018)
27. Safety Performance Monitoring

The works will be subject to on-going monitoring by the Project Manager and or Site
Manager, who will also be responsible for any “permit to work” systems and
completion of the end of shift inspection. In addition the Project Manager will carry
out his own weekly H&S inspections. Regular independent site safety inspections will
be made, and a member of the OHOB Health & Safety Department will be auditing
as the works proceeds and a formal report produced.
Canary Wharf Contractor have an ‘Application to commence to work’ which should
be submitted (along with approved MS and Rams) to client 24H in advance of the
intend activity start date. Once it’s approved, white copy is displayed in work area.
Prior commencing to work supervisor/manager will brief operatives on the
requirements of the RAMS and ATCW. Operatives, once they got briefed and
understood requirements, will signed ATCW at the back. Following final review of the
work area, supervisor in charge of the works confirms that work can commence –
daily signature date box on ATCW. Work area will be re-assessed on daily basis by
supervisor.

28. Personal Protective Equipment

As a minimum the following items must be worn on site at all times:-

Hard Hat with lanyard

Safety Footwear
High-visibility vest
Gloves PVC for concrete
Glasses or prescription safety glasses (worn all time) BS EN 166F
Goggles (worn as dictated by risk assessments) BS EN 166B
Ear protection/ Ear muffs must be worn as dictated by Risk assessment.
Glove EN388:3121
Dust Mask (worn as dictated in specific risk assessments EN149:2001 see coshh risk
assessments for type of mask)
Overall when placing concrete.
Hammer must be tethered when working on tower
All tools must be tethered when working along open edge

Otherwise as detailed in approved risk assessments.

Shorts are not permitted.

Safety harnesses will be used for all working at height leading edge works in
conjunction with inertia lanyards.

The PPE regime for this activity is to be enforced at all times.

Note:
Non-compliance in the correct use of PPE will result in disciplinary action that will
result in summary dismissal from site.

Waste Management

OHOB will segregate material into different categories prior to disposal.

Monthly reports will be issued to CWCL

29. Risk Assessments

Risk assessment uploaded on Asite

103E12-2200-RA003 General risk assessment

103E12-2200-RA004 Risk assessment related to tools and plant
103E12-2200-RA005 Risk Assessment related to Concreting
103E12-2200-RA006 Risk assessments related to work at height
103E12-2200-RA007 Tower crane, Lifting Operations and Equipment
103E12-2200-RA008 COSHH Risk Assessments
Ischebeck Titan False work System recommendations
 HEALTH &SAFETY TASK BRIEFING

ERECTION OF ISCHEBECK TITAN

Once a Design has been received from Titan for a specific Contract and checked then erection can commence.

Repeat first stage to form 4th side of Now add additional frames and legs
Connect ledger frame horizontally Connect ledger frame vertically to leg. Repeat 2 to form three sides to bay.
bay and then lift both sides of bay into to form Titan support structure as de-
between 2 legs. Predetermined
position. Connect both sides to form a tailed in design.
ledger frame position measured
from headplate. 4 leg tower.

We then need to provide a platform to work from in order to erect the primary and secondary beams.. This will be placed on either the lower or upper section of the ledger frames. Supadek, as produced by Titan, can be used for this purpose.
An example is shown in Picture 1 & 2 below. This clicks over the frame and comes in lengths to suit the frame size. Otherwise ‘Youngman’ boards can be used. Standard scaffold boards are unacceptable at these spans without the introduction
of some form of intermediate transom as shown in Picture 3. The maximum span for a British Standard board is 1.5 metres. If the platform is on the lower section of the ledger frame then there will be gaps caused by the diagonal bracing.
There will need to be an overlay of a suitably sized sheet of ply to cover these up. Using the upper section will give a full tight platform. We now need to look at edge protection for this platform. This can be either using quick release handrail
frames as shown below or scaffold poles using the purpose made swivel couplers again shown below. The coupler can connect a scaffold tube direct to the adjustable jack.