Method statement for internal plastering
An internal-plastering method statement should cover delivery, mixing, application, access equipment and waste removal for the specified plaster system. Dry powder can irritate airways and eyes, wet plaster may cause dermatitis or burns, and repeated handling, awkward postures, trestles and trailing leads add risk. COSHH 2002 requires hazardous exposure to be assessed and prevented or adequately controlled, supported by the product safety data sheet. Use controlled pouring and suitable extraction or ventilation when mixing, avoid skin contact with wet material and provide washing facilities. Select a properly guarded platform rather than improvising with hop-ups or buckets. Stage bags near the mixer with mechanical help where practicable and clean spills promptly before they harden or create slip hazards.
- ✓5 steps from preparation to completion
- ✓Covers: 3 key hazards and their controls
- ✓Plant, PPE and competence listed
In short
A method statement sets out how a task will be carried out safely, step by step: preparation, set-up, the work itself and completion, with the plant, permits, competence and supervision needed. It puts the controls identified in the risk assessment into a safe system of work.
What it must include
- ✓Task description, location and duration
- ✓Step-by-step sequence of works
- ✓Plant, equipment and materials
- ✓Permits and isolations required
- ✓Competence, training and supervision
- ✓PPE and emergency arrangements
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