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This underpinning method statement template from Health & Safety Zone is designed for underpinning contractors, structural engineers and site supervisors who need a clear, compliant safe system of work for underpinning existing foundations on building sites.
The main hazards are excavation collapse, manual handling of heavy concrete pins, dust and silica exposure, and contact with underground services. The template references relevant health and safety legislation.
Use this method statement for:
The template includes an introduction, legislation list, training and competence requirements, a step-by-step scope of works, PPE guidance and a finishing checklist, ready for your team to expand with site-specific detail.
Fully editable and shareable, it can be tailored to your site, branded with your company details and shared with your workforce for sign-off before work begins.
Compliant with: Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998, Party Wall etc. Act 1996, Building Regulations 2010, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002, Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005, Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005, Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, Work at Height Regulations 2005, Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998, Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013, Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981, Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992, Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011, Environmental Protection Act 1990.
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