Floor Opening Creation Risk Assessment & Method Statement

Creating floor openings creates fall hazards and requires edge protection.

Floor openings must be immediately protected or covered.

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Key Hazards

⚠️Falls through opening
⚠️Cutting into services
⚠️Dust
⚠️Noise
⚠️Manual handling
⚠️Structural damage

Control Measures

✓Structural check
✓Service location
✓Edge protection
✓Dust extraction
✓Hearing protection
✓Covers/barriers

PPE Requirements

  • 🛡️Hard hat
  • 🛡️Safety boots
  • 🛡️Safety glasses
  • 🛡️Hearing protection
  • 🛡️Dust mask

Legal Requirements

  • 📋Work at Height Regulations 2005

Step-by-Step Method

Mark out opening
Check for services
Install protection below
Cut opening
Install edge protection
Signage

Emergency Procedures

• Fall through: Emergency services, rescue