Method Statement 2: Verge Trimming and Cleaning Around Gullies
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1. Basic Equipment Required
The following items are intended as a guide only. It is the responsibility of the Road Warden to ensure that all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Traffic Management (TM), tools and equipment are suitable for the job in hand and in good condition. Furthermore, the Road Warden should ensure all volunteers involved are competent with using the tools and equipment provided.
1.a. Personal Protective Equipment
- Face mask / respirator
- Gloves
- Eye protection – goggles / visor
- Ear Defenders
- Hi-visibility clothing
- Hard hat
- Protective boots
1.b.Traffic Management (TM)
Ensure the sufficient TM signs, bollards, and equipment are carried which are appropriate for the task / site. These must be set out in accordance with Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual and the Safety at Streetworks and Road Works Red Book.
1.c. Tools and Equipment
- Shovel
- Broom
- Wheelbarrow
- Rake
- Buckets
- Dustpan and brush
- Lawn edge trimmer
2. Method Statement
- Carry out and complete the risk assessment. Risk Assessment Template. Ensure that sufficient controls are in place for all identified risks.
- Advise the DCC Neighbourhood Highway Officer (NHO) for the area of the proposed work.
- Set up appropriate traffic management. Refer to the TM flowchart and install the appropriate TM in accordance with Chapter 8 and the Red Book.
- Remove the verge so that the resulting cut face of the verge is 75mm from the edge of the carriageway. Trim the verge vertically to provide a smooth edge. Take care not to undermine hedgebanks or remove waysoil(1) from beyond the edge of the carriageway.
- Remove soil from around gully frames and gratings up to approximately 300mm from the edge of the frame, including removal of debris between the gully grating to prevent regrowth. Wherever possible, prevent waysoil form entering gully pots, catchpits, or drainage systems.
- Waysoil(1) from trimming and cleaning is to be deposited on roadside verges nearby, avoiding blocking other drainage features or covering existing ironwork. Waysoil should be spread to a depth of 50mm on the verge. All litter and large stones should be removed.
- Clear away all tools and equipment.
- Remove all traffic management, being mindful of traffic whilst this is being done.
- Take an inventory of signs, bollards, tools, and equipment, to ensure none is left behind.
(1) Waysoil is soil, dirt and other material lying within the highway boundary, including sediment and silt removed from gullies and drains.
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