Method Statement: First Fix Joinery

METHOD STATEMENT
First Fix Joinery
North West Facilities Ltd

17-18 Gaerwen
Industrial Gaerwen
Isle of
Anglesey LL60-
6HR
Tel: 01248-422555
Fax: 01248-422556
Mobile: 07891-557581
Project/Contract CCG
Contractor Apollo Property Services Group
Site Address Various sites across Gwynedd
Project Start Date 14th November 2011
Expected Duration As per Apollo’s program
Projected Completion Date As per Apollo’s program
Name Title Signature Date

Document
David Hartley Director 14/11/11
Author
Authorised by
Harriette S Hartley General Manager 14/11/11
Authorised by
Stephen Brazier Site Manager 14/11/11
Authorised by
(for Client)
Emergency Contact Details
Contact Harriette S
Tel Hartley 01248-
Mobile 422555
07891-557581
Data Protection Statement

The information and data provided herein shall not be duplicated, disclosed or
disseminated by the recipient in whole or in part for any purpose whatsoever without the
Series: MSOO1 Series & Number DC/04 Issue Date: 14/11/11
Revision Number DC/04 Revision Date 30TH October 2011 Page 1 of 7
METHOD STATEMENT
First Fix Joinery
prior written permission from North Wales Facilities Ltd, or North West Facilities Ltd.
Series: MSOO1 Series & Number DC/04 Issue Date: 14/11/11

Revision Number DC/04 Revision Date 30TH October 2011 Page 1 of 7
Staff Information Sheet
The following method statement has been developed to provide a safe system of work and
must be adhered to at all times, any significant deviation from this system must first be
authorised by your manager or safety representative. Please read the entire sheet
before beginning the procedure, if you have any questions please contact your
manager or safety representative.
The main hazards to your safety and health are;

a) Falling from height
b) Injury from incorrect Manual handling.
c) Injury from slips trips and falls.
d) Contact dermatitis from exposure to wet concrete and dust.
e) Disease from standing/stagnant water.
f) Injury from the incorrect actions of other contractors on site.
g) Injury to members of the public during operations.
h) Injury from machine hazards
Preventative Measures you must take;

a) You must be “competent” to carry out the task.
b) You must NOT carry out this task alone
c) Barriers erected at entrances and around the work area if deemed necessary by
the foreman or safety officer to protect tenants.
d) You must not lift beyond your capabilities, get help if necessary.
e) Visitors and other members of staff are prohibited from entry unless
accompanied by competent person, all visitors issued with personal protective
equipment
f) You must read and be familiar with the Safety Data Sheets for concrete which
contains first aid, fire fighting, and accidental release measures.
Personal Protective Equipment you must wear;

a) Safety Glasses
b) Dust mask
c) Overalls
d) Gloves
e) Safety boots
Environmental Protection Measures you must take;
a) You must dispose of waste and spoil to the designated area or skip provided for
waste.
Quality Control;
a) Adhere strictly to the following procedure to ensure quality of service
b) If in doubt contact your manager for clarification before proceeding.
Task
Description 1
This method statement describes the work process for the removal of existing guttering,
facia, soffit board and barge board, the inspection and making good of any damaged areas
found during dismantling, and the replacement of same in new materials.
2
This Method statement describes the work process for the installation of new kitchens and
Bathrooms and the refurbishment and flooring preparation, installation of new skirting
boards
In the kitchens and bathrooms, It also deals with any minor joinery fixes and installations of
new, doors and casings, removal and replacement of rotten timber floor and ceiling joists,
and the inspection and making good of any damaged areas found during dismantling, and
the replacement of same in new materials.
Staff & Training

The projects will be carried out by staff from NWF. All members of staff are experienced
and hold the following qualifications; List Qualifications. A site manager will be appointed
to each contract who will be responsible for quality and safety. Apprentices and young
workers will be supervised and are not allowed to carry out tasks for which they have not
been trained
PPE
All site workers will wear Safety boots Hi Visibility Vests, Hard Hats, If required and
protective clothing at all times, other items of PPE such as eye protection, and gloves are
available to be worn as and when necessary.
Preparation & Induction

A risk assessment will be carried out for all tasks which will be discussed with members of
staff and the sub contractors, any queries or concerns will be raised with the contract
manager who will ensure it is dealt with. Staff and sub contractors will be inducted onto
site by the principle contractor and will follow all site rules and safety procedures.
Welfare
The principle contractor is responsible for providing adequate washing, toilet, drying and
refreshment facilities for NWF staff and sub-contractors, Apollo Property Services Group
staff and contractors are responsible for ensuring that such welfare facilities are
maintained in a clean and wholesome manner.
First Aid
It is the responsibility of all sub contractors to ensure adequate first aid provision for its
staff. Adequate means provision of a trained first aider, suitable first aid equipment and/or
the provision of an appointed person at the minimum.
A trained first aider will be a suitable person who has attended an HSE approved course of
at least four days' duration and he/she will re-train at least every three years on a course
of not less than two days.
An Appointed Person is a person provided by the employer to take charge of the situation
(e.g. to call an ambulance) if a serious injury/illness occurs in the absence of a first aider.
The Appointed Person can render emergency first aid if trained to do so. Often principle
contractors will ensure sufficient first aid cover for sites under their control
Background and preparation
Inductions
PPE required
Permits to work
Machinery shutdown and lock off procedures
Site Access and Egress
Material Handling
Manual Handling
Scaffold & Access to height
Welfare and first aid
Work at Height
Working from ladders and steps
Safety of other contractors and members of the public
First Fix Joinery

Step by step procedure
FLOOR JOISTS
1. Measure up number & lengths of floor joist required

2. Collect lengths of wood from storage area and take to cutting area
3. Check joists for straightness, do not use bowed joists
4. Cut joists to required lengths
5. Fit joist hangers in position as per contract drawings (if to be used)
6. Level joists using spirit level or theodolite
7. Lay temporary platform for use as work area or lay weather
protective safedeck boards as per drawings
8. Lift the first floor joists into position using the telescopic handler if available, if
Not ensure good manual handling techniques are observed
9. Level joists using spirit level or theodolite
10. Lay first floor temporary platform for use as work area or lay weather
protective safedeck boards as per drawings
ROOF TRUSSES
1. Bolt timber 100x100 timber wall plate to inside of party parapet wall as per
architect drawings using m12 Rawl-bolts at 600mm ctrs
2. Lift roof trusses up the outside of the scaffolding using a crane of telehoist
and place in the centre of the wall plates, manually distribute to the point of
use
3. Fix roof trusses to 100x100 timber wall plate using supplied cleats by screwing
into timber
4. Work from centre of roof to both gable ends ensuring trusses are level and
at correct centres
5. Fit storm bracings and cross ties to roof trusses
6. Measure and cut the barge boards and fix to the end truss with proprietary fixings
7. Measure and cut the facia boards & fix to the rafter feet with proprietary fixings
8. Measure and Cut the Soffits to size and fix
STAIRCASE
1. Ensure staircase in position ready for fitting

2. Cut bottoms of strings square to sit on floor
3. Cut top strings over trimmer joists to hold stairs in position
4. Fix though strings into the wall to secure stairs using supplied fixing screws
5. Fix under third tread from bottom using small stud frame to give support
6. Check stairs for strength and fully test before handover
WINDOW / EXTERIOR DOOR FRAMES
1. Ensure damp proof membrane is in position

2. Test fit the frame and shave down if necessary
3. Fit the frame, test for level sill
4. Temporary wedge the frame in place in preparation for fixing and check for plumb
5. Drill the fixing holes and screw fix with raw plugs or frame fixings
6. Cut the interior sill to size and fix with propriety fixings
STUD WALLS
1. Mark out the position of the internal walls as per the site plan
2. Measure and cut the Ceiling Plate
3. Nail fix the Ceiling Plate through into the joists
4. Measure and cut the Sole Plate
5. Nail fix the Sole Plate ensuring they are plumb with the Ceiling Plate
6. Mark out the position of the Studs on both the Ceiling Plate & Sole Plate
7. Measure each stud and mark up in case of any variation
8. Skew nail each stud both top and bottom and check for vertical with the spirit level
9. Mark out the position for the horizontal noggins as per site plan
10. Nail fix the horizontal noggins
11. Measure and cut to size the interior door frames
12. Nail to stud frame ensuring frame is square and plumb
13. Ensure area is left safe at end of each shift
14. Remove all waste and dispose of as per local authority guidelines
Kitchen Install
1. Mark out all position fixes as per site drawings

2. Measure and cut TBC

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METHOD STATEMENT

First Fix Joinery

North West Facilities Ltd

Name Title Signature Date

Emergency Contact Details

Tel Hartley 01248-

Data Protection Statement

Series: MSOO1 Series & Number DC/04 Issue Date: 14/11/11

The main hazards to your safety and health are;

Preventative Measures you must take;

Personal Protective Equipment you must wear;

Staff & Training

Preparation & Induction

First Fix Joinery

1. Measure up number & lengths of floor joist required

1. Ensure staircase in position ready for fitting

WINDOW / EXTERIOR DOOR FRAMES

1. Ensure damp proof membrane is in position

1. Mark out all position fixes as per site drawings

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