Method statement Column System
Scope
This Method Statement describes a proper work procedure shall be carried out during the
Beams and column system work stage as per specification and contract drawings.
Column system is for use on square and rectangular columns and is designed to cater for
maximum concrete pressures. The formwork is stripped and transferred in two halves
giving reduced labour costs and comes complete with plumbing props, working platforms
and lifting hooks.
By combining the two column arm sizes various combinations of column plan layouts can
be achieved.
Site Details
Contractor:
Project name and site address:
Site manager: Name, telephone number and email address
References
General Specification – Beams and column system
Materials
Galvanized steel
galv. Bolts and nuts
plywood
ties
Clamps
Scaffolds
Tools & Equipment
Lifting crane
Man lift
Hand tools
Health and safety responsibility
• Make sure you fully understand the safe and proper way to do any job.
• If in doubt, ask your supervisor – do not guess.
• Always conduct yourself in a responsible and safe manner.
• Do not expose others to danger through your actions.
• Always use the correct tools and equipment for the job.
• Always use the appropriate safety equipment and protective clothing.
• Report ALL defects in plant and equipment.
• Observe and comply with warning and hazard notices.
• Advise newcomers of safe working practices.
• Make sure you know where to go for first aid treatment.
• Report any injury and ensure it is entered in the accident book.
• Never indulge in horseplay or practical jokes at work.
• Never attempt to work whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Make sure you have read and understood the sites health and safety requirements.
• Report any situation which might compromise site safety to the sites safety officer.
Personal protective equipment
For your protection, always use the safety helmets, ear protectors, face masks, goggles,
gloves, safety harness and other items of personal protective equipment appropriate to
tasks you are undertaking. When protective clothing and/or equipment is issued to you:-
• Wear or use the equipment when required and when there is any possibility of personal
injury in the course of your work.
• Look after the equipment.
• If the equipment is on personal issue, store it carefully and ensure that it is available
for use when needed.
• Make sure that equipment is properly maintained.
• Replace defective equipment immediately.
• If you have any doubts about the correct use, adjustment or maintenance of the
equipment, ask your supervisor.
Safe working practice
• Consider health and safety first. If you are not sure of procedures ask.
• Do not take shortcuts – use the access provided.
• Do not remove handrails or ladders from scaffolds unless instructed to do so
And replace them as soon as possible.
• Play your part in keeping the site tidy and safe.
• Look out for hazard warning notices and obey them.
• Never attempt to operate machinery unless you have been trained and Authorized to do
so.
• Attempting to lift heavy objects or materials can cause injury – obtain Assistance where
necessary.
• Study you company’s policy.
• Remember you have a legal duty to take reasonable care of your own health and safety
and to avoid placing other people at risk. Such as those who work with you and
members of the public.
• If in doubt about your job, ask your immediate supervisor for guidance.
• Your co-operation in discouraging children from entering the site will help to reduce the
risk of accidents to them and others.
• Remember that entering an unsafe area could render you liable to prosecution. If it looks
or feels unsafe, report it. If you are unsure, ask site supervision for advice.
Other requirements
emergency exit
emergency fire privation
fire fitting equipments
personal protective equipments
safe working plan
Standard erection procedure
1. Assemble form faces of column by screwing plywood to Beams.
Width of plywood required = width of column face + plywood thickness
2. Bolt column clamp arms together by means of 4 No. M16 x 35mm galv. Bolts
and nuts. Note: We would recommend that a plywood template is used to assist in
the positioning of the column arms, and corner ties. Template size would be width
of column face + plywood thickness +150mm
3. Fix corner tie assembly. See note above regarding plywood template.
4. Fix form faces of column by means of clamps. Clamps required at each intersection
between beam and column clamp arms.
5. Fix lifting plates by means of T bolts and nuts. (1 No. lifting plate per side).
Note: Top of beams should be capped by means of plywood strip to prevent
Concrete spillage into beam profile.
6. Lift and rotate column form for fixing of access brackets and handrails. Corner access
bracket fixed with 6 No. T bolts and nuts. Standard access bracket fixed with 3 No. T bolts
and nuts if scaffold boards are fixed at this stage they must be bolted to the access
brackets. Push pull props can also be fixed at this stage.1 No. per side. Repeat stages 2-5
and then lift, plumb and fix column forms in position.
Checklist
Ensure all fixings are secure.
Ensure system has been erected in
Accordance with the design drawing.
Ensure access brackets are spaced in
Accordance with the permissible board span.
Ensure suitable access is available for
tightening of corner tie assemblies and also
For access on to access platform.
Ensure corner tie assemblies are not over
Tightened.
Ensure system is plumb.
Ensure system is stabilized against over
turning from either wind forces or horizontal
Loading due to construction loads.
Ensure maximum pour rate/pressure is not
Exceeded.
Ensure form weight does not exceed lifting
Plate/crane capacity.
Amendments to the method statement
Should any part of this method statement require amendment or alteration, this must be
notified for agreement by all relevant parties prior to it being enforced.
Communicate method statement
Communicate to all relevant parties (via a toolbox talk) and ensure it is signed by all
personnel.
Approved by
Project manager
