Risk Assessment & Method Statement

Company: Northline Services Ltd | Job: NL-882
Client: Riverside Offices Ltd
Site: 14 Quay Street, Manchester M3 4AE
Trade / task: Electrical — Isolate and replace ground-floor consumer unit; extend ring final circuit to two new sockets in occupied office. Works outside core hours.
Prepared by: A. Khan, SMSTS | Start: 14 September 2026 | Review: 14 March 2027

1. Risk assessment

Hazard	Who	Controls	Risk before	Residual
Electric shock / burns from live services	Electricians, other trades	Safe isolation, lock-off, tag, prove dead with GS38 kit	15 High	8 Medium
Stored energy / unexpected re-energising	Electricians	Prove dead at point of work, retain keys, inform building user	12 Medium	6 Low
Working at height	Operatives	Podium — no chairs or unstable steps	12 Medium	6 Low
Occupied building, dust and access	Staff, public	Barriers, works 18:00–22:00, dust sheets	8 Medium	4 Low

2. Method statement

Sequence of work

1. Sign in, induction, brief this RAMS with the team.
2. Agree isolation with the building manager.
3. Set exclusion zone and warning signage on the ground-floor corridor.
4. Identify circuit, isolate, lock off and tag.
5. Prove the tester, prove dead, prove the tester again.
6. Replace consumer unit and extend ring final circuit.
7. Inspect, test and certificate to BS 7671.
8. Remove lock-off only when safe. Clear waste and sign out.

Plant & equipment: GS38 voltage indicator and proving unit, lock-off kit, insulated tools, podium.

PPE: Safety footwear, eye protection, gloves.

Competence: Qualified electrician, 18th Edition, ECS card. Supervisor on site. No lone isolation.

Emergency: Isolate if safe. First aider on site. Do not touch a casualty still in contact with live parts. Nearest A&E as site induction.

Welfare: Building welfare. No work while fatigued.

3. COSHH assessments

Isopropyl alcohol / electrical cleaning wipes

SDS: Manufacturer SDS dated 02/2026 (attach the sheet)
Hazards: Highly flammable. Vapour may cause drowsiness. Eye irritant.
Routes: Inhalation, skin, eyes
WEL: Check EH40 for IPA; ventilate the room

Controls: Small quantity only. No ignition sources. Cap the pack. Ventilate.

Emergency: Fresh air. Eyes rinse. Keep away from heat.

Health surveillance: Not required for this short use unless the SDS says otherwise.

4. Daily STOP checks

Date	Decision	Lead	Notes
14 Sep 2026 17:45	GO	A. Khan	Office empty. Isolation agreed with building manager. Fire routes clear.

Operative sign-off

Name	Date	I have read and understood this pack
A. Khan	14/09/2026	Yes
J. Reid	14/09/2026	Yes

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