CONSTRUCTION METHOD STATEMENT

Structure: Berry Hill STC Access Bridge –

Compact 200

Construction Method Statement Page 2 of 22

Client:

Project:

Bridge – C200

Principle Contractor: WBHO Roads and Earthworks Ltd

Document Title: Construction Method Statement

Scope of Works

2 General Site Requirements

3 Site Access and Routeing

4 Plant and Equipment

5 Planned Labour and Supervision

6 Safety

7 Sequence and Safe Method of Work

8 Appendices

A. Drawings/Sketches

B. Risk Assessments

C. Site Emergency Plan

D. Blank Forms

E. Plant Specifications/Details

9 CMS Briefing Record

Scope of Works

1.1 General

Berry Hill STC Access Bridge consists of 13 bays of a Compact 200 panel bridge, 4.20m

wide road width x 39.624m bearing centres. The proposed bridge is for vehicular access

and will span the river Stour

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1.2 Delivery

The process will begin with the delivery of the panel bridge components to the

launch/assembly/laydown area ------------- of the River ------. The flat bed lorry will drive to

the launch/assemble/laydown area via --Village--------------- and into ----------------- following the
works road to the site road and enter south end of site

where it will be unloaded with a tele-handler.

Once at the bridge site the tele-handler will commence assembly of the new bridge as

described in drawing numbers: 10466-15378-S-101, -201, -301 & -401 and TWS15378-

101

1.3 Pre-Installation

Before any of the bridge materials arrive on site, the Principal Contractor (PC) to ensure

that construction areas are prepared for laydown, bridge assembly & launching and

removal of launch nose as shown on drawing TW-S15378-101

1.4 Assembly

Launching equipment i.e. rollers are to be installed on packs located on the launch plane

and landing plane as described on drawing 10466-15378-S-301.

The launch nose and bridge will be assembled in accordance with drawings:

10466-15378-S-101, -201, -301 & -401 and TW-S15378-101 using a tele-handler

1.5 Launching

To be carried out as detailed in drawing 10466-15378-S-301 using a tele-handler.

The bridge is to be constructed and launched from the female end abutment

General Site Requirements

The following are contract specific general requirements, for both operatives and

Principal Contractor (PC) alike. This will ensure that good site practices are adhered to.

2.1 Ground

See Safe Site Handover Certificate & Permit to Load

PC to provide suitable access and hard standing to accommodate the following:

2.1.1 Transportation Lorries are road going vehicles conforming to the various H.G.V.

categories under the Road Traffic Act. As such, site access roads should be of
such a standard that allows all vehicles listed above to travel unassisted.

2.1.2 Therefore access ramps should not exceed 1 in 10 (all weather).

2.1.3 Level laydown, assembly/launch and demob plane areas, suitable to carry the

support loads as specified within erection drawings contained within appendix

‘A’.

Note: PC to ensure that the laydown, assembly/launch/demob plane areas to

be clear of any obstructions.

2.2 Bearings

2.2.1 Pockets as specified in drawing number 10466-15378-S-201 to be left in

concrete by PC for bearing holding down bolts.

2.2.2 PC to clearly mark bearing gridlines in the form of cross hairs. MBL Site

manager to check these marks prior to launching the bridge.

2.2.3 Abutment bearings to be set to line and level on shims. It is suggested that the

base shim is grouted in level to ensure even loading, and all subsequent shims

to be glued/taped together.

2.2.4 PC to provide access to both abutments, suitable for operatives to carry out

jacking down of the bridge

2.3 Supports required for assembly

2.3.1 Foundations/ground preparation for supports to be designed by PC to the loads

provided by MBL.

2.3.2 Adequate material is to be used to ensure correct load distribution, stability,

and to maintain the correct levels.

2.3.3 25 number 0.3mx0.3mx1.0m, 50 number 0.2mx0.2mx1.0m, 50 number

0.15mx0.15mx1.0m, 25 number 0.1mx0.1mx1.0m and 25 number

0.05mx0.05mx1.0m timbers for support during assembly of bridge to be

supplied by PC.

2.3.4 No loads to be released from lifting plant until suitably stable either by its own

weight or by restraint by other components.

2.4 Offloading

2.4.1 Lorry drivers are to wear P.P.E. appropriate to the site when out of the cab.
2.4.2 Delivery drivers are to receive a safety briefing when unloading, and to sign a

briefing confirmation sheet in acknowledgement.

2.4.3 Deliveries of bridge components to be on the -------------- end of bridge site and the

area is to be prepared (By PC) to suit loads provided by MBL

2.5 Site Lighting

2.5.1 General flood lighting to be provided By PC

2.5.2 Task lighting to be provided by MBL

3 Site Access and Routeing

3.1 General

3.1.1 PC to provide traffic management where needed for the access / egress to site

3.1.2 IMPORTANT! There is to be no reversing without a banksman.

3.1.3 The flat bed lorry will drive to the launch/assemble/laydown area via ----------------

and into ------------------------------ end of site. PC to confirm site route

3.1.4 Means of returning items to MB will be similar. Details to be confirmed on site.

3.1.5 Delivery and returning bridge components to be during 10.00 to 14.00 hours

Monday to Friday (‘out of school run hours’)

4 Plant and Equipment

4.1 Material Handling

4.1.1 All unloading and transportation around site to be carried out using the

following:

 1 No. Tele-handler – Provided by MJ Hughes

4.1.2 Assembly and Launch to be carried out by a tele-handler (Supplied by MJ

Hughes) it is essential the tele-handler is supplied with certified single point

lifting attachments (for assembly) and forks (for offloading)

4.2 Ancillary plant

 Hydraulic jacks (35t)

 Lifting equipment – chains / slings / shackles

 Sledge and Lump hammer

 Nail bar

 Spanners
 Allen keys

 Drift pin

 Deck lifting hooks

 Circlip fitting tool

 Circlip removal tool

 Snips

 Podiums

 Task lighting

5 Planned Labour and Supervision

5.1 Site Organisation Chart

5.2 Responsibilities

5.2.1 Project Manager

 Overall charge of the Project

 Primary contact for Principle Contractor

 Primary source of information flow

5.2.2 Site Manager

 Safe systems of work

 Site engineering

 Control of construction activities

 Control of lifting operations (Appointed Person for Site)

MBL Site Manager

Erection Foreman

Erection

Operatives

Principal Contractor

Lewis Civil Engineering Ltd

Plant & Operatives

MBL Project Manager

 Safe systems of work, including Daily Site Briefing Sheet

 Direct control of labour provision

 Lift Supervisor

5.2.4 Operatives

 To be suitably trained and qualified (evidence to be given to site manager)

 To work safely at all times with regard for themselves and others

 To operate within the project rules

 To uphold the principles of sustainability and environmental best practice

Safety (SWP)

6.1 General

6.1.1 All site operatives to be inducted prior to commencing work by both PC and

Mabey Bridge.

6.1.2 All site operatives to hold relevant competency cards, (CSCS, CPCS, IPAF, and

Working at Height Trained)

6.1.3 The minimum PPE requirements for site are:

 Hard hat (White), (Blue) for Supervisors

 High visibility clothing (yellow)

 Safety Boots (not rigger type)

 Gloves appropriate for the task in hand

 Eye protection as required

6.1.4 If other trades require entry to MB exclusion zone, they must see MB site

manager for a briefing prior to entry.

6.1.5 Guide ropes are to be fitted to all lifts where lifted above head height.

6.1.6 Operatives to wear safety harness which are secured to a hand line when working

at height.

6.1.7 Careful consideration is to be given to all operations carried out at height. These

make up the majority of all reportable and non-reportable accidents.

6.2 Safe Systems of Work

The following systems are to be implemented;

 Before any work commences, a Safe Site Handover Certificate must be

completed by Mabey Bridge and PC.

 A Daily Start of Shift Briefing Sheet must be completed at the start of

every shift. This must document activities for the day, along with their

primary hazards and control measures, and once complete checked by the

site manager

 A Permit to load covering ground preparation for the siting of the

Tele-handler

 A Permit to load for the substructure including bearings

 A Permit to lift and Lift Plan for all tele-handler(s)

6.3 Safe Access (SWP)

6.3.1 Access to the bed of transport if required via footed ladder, but loads are to be

stacked that working from the bed will not be required. Small items to be

palletised for offloading with tele-handler.

Note: Where any of these solutions are impracticable, the Site Manager is to be informed

so that a safe alternative system of access can be found. Under no circumstances, just

make do.

When working at Height or beyond scaffold protected area, full body harness with

restraint lanyard is to be worn at all times, and attached to an appropriate designed

anchorage point.

6.4 Risk Assessments

See attached Risk Assessment

7 Sequence and Safe Method of Work

7.1 Assembly.

7.1.1 The Mabey Bridge Ltd Site Manager will mobilize the site and report to the Main

Contractor’s Representative.

7.1.2 The Main Contractor will arrange for a site induction to be held on site.

7.1.3 The Mabey Bridge Ltd Site Manager will then brief his labour force on the Safe

Systems of Work, which will include the potential hazards, associated risks, and
control measures. The Mabey Bridge Ltd Site Advisor will then brief the team on

the assembly details and correct setting up of the site for bridge assembly.

Section Hold Point (HP01 – permit to load and lift completed and signed for all

plant)

1.4 Set up the tele-handler and lifting equipment.

7.1.5 Position timber packs and rocking rollers to support the structure during assembly

and launching.

7.1.6 Deliver bridge components to assembly area.

7.1.7 Unload parts using tele-handler fitted with forks.

LEWIS CIVIL ENGINEERING LTD TO HAVE PREPARED THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO MBL’s

ARRIVAL ON SITE:

 ACCESS ROAD AND AREAS AT BRIDGE SITE SHOWN ON GENERAL ARRANGEMENT

TW-S15378-101 CAPABLE OF TAKING THE AXLE LOADS OF DELIVERY VEHICLES

AND TELEHANDLER

 MARKED OUT BRIDGE AND BEARING CENTRE LINES ON FOUNDATIONS

7.1.8 Assemble the components as stated in 10466-15378-S-101, -201,-301 & -401

ensuring that the bridge is secured at all stages during assembly against

undesired movements.

7.1.9 Launch the bridge in the stages given in 10466-15378-S-301. Ensure that the

bridge is secured during launching to the plant and anchors so that the bridge

does not progress further than desired

7.1.10 Remove the launching equipment and jack the bridge down onto the bearings,

ensuring that catch packs are used in case of jack failure.

7.1.11 Remove all launching equipment from launching and landing areas.

7.1.12 Allow PC and/or Client to conduct Survey

7.1.13 Clear site and de-mob.

8 Appendices

8.1 Appendix A

Drawings and Sketches

MBL Issue:

10466-15378-S-101 General Arrangement drawing

10466-15378-S-201 Abutment Details and Layout

10466-15378-S-301 Launch and Erection Scheme

10466-15378-S-401 Connection Details

TW-S15378-101 Installation Scheme – General Arrangement

8.2 Appendix B

Risk Assessments

TW-S15378-502 Site Specific Risk Assessment

8.3 Appendix C

Site Emergency Plan

NOTE: MBL to adopt Principle Contractor’s site emergency action plan

Nearest Hospital:

8.4 Appendix D

Blank Forms

 Safe Site Handover Certificate

 Daily Report

 Site Induction Form

 Toolbox Talk

 Daily Start of Shift Briefing Sheet

 Permit to Lift

 Permit to Load

 Lift Plan

 Short Change Notice

 Harness & Lanyard Inspection Report

 Tele-handler Weekly Checklist

 Erection Completion Checklist

Plant Specifications / Duties

Crane / Plant

Tele-handler

 Merlo Roto 40.26 MCSS To be provided by MJ Hughes

Important : To be supplied with certified single point lifting attachments (for

assembly)and forks (for offloading)

CMS Briefing Record

9.1 I confirm that on this date and in accordance with the safety policy:

 I have been given a briefing on the method statement and risk

assessments

 I have had the limits of the worksite explained to me, including

identification of protection limits and electrical isolation (where applicable).

 I declare that I am not under the influence of drugs or alcohol

 I will not consume drugs or alcohol during my working hours

 I am not required to take, and I have not taken any medication which may

cause drowsiness

Method Statement

Number:

TW-S15378-501-Rev A

Supervisor: ……………………….

Name Signature Company Date