Method Statement - Model

Each Installation and Customer Premises are individual and will be assessed accordingly prior to any installation/maintenance work being carried out by AV Installs staff. This will be done via our stringent Site Survey Visit. After completion of the Site Survey the customer will be asked to agree with the content and conclusion of the site survey, both with regard to Risk, Health and Safety as well as the customer requirements.  Any such aspect of the installation which may not be free from risk will be determined at the point of survey and appropriate provisions be arranged to ensure a safe working environment for both the customer and AV Installs staff.

Arrival at Customers Premises

Upon arrival at your home, whether this visit is solicited, scheduled or otherwise, our installation engineers will seek permission for entrance. Prior to access being granted they will be prepared to observe all stated or implied individual customs or house rules and behave respectfully in all circumstances. We will also discuss with you any immediate observations with regards to health and safety concerns regarding risks to our employees or customers.


References
        The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
        The Provision & Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
        The Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999
        The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992
        The Fire Precautions Act 1971 & 'Reform' requirements
        The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989

Onsite Work Requirements

In order for our engineers to effectively undertake a safe working practice (safe for both our staff and our customers), your home and electrical sockets would conform to the basic requirements of the following Health & Safety regulations:-

Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
In particular 'The Provision of Adequate Workspace, Access and Lighting' for engineers working on electrically powered equipment.

The Workplace Health, Safety and Welfare Regulations 1992
Unless exempt by virtue of nature of business, premises or undertaking, i.e. home forces or construction sites.

Installation of Equipment

Preparation
Equipment will be unpacked from cardboard boxes and other wrappers using, where necessary, basic cutting tools, i.e. Stanley knife or safety blades. Any resultant waste will be confined as practicable to areas designated by customer in order to keep to a minimum any hazards which may result, such as 'trip', 'combustion' or 'impeding of gangways'.

Checks
A secure and stable position for the equipment will be agreed with the customer in accordance with future service requirements, positions will be fit for purpose and giving due regard to the approved codes of practice an installation guides from manufacturers.

Pre-installation checks of the installation area will be carried out by our installation engineer. A specific integrity test will be conducted using relevant tools to establish safe and secure mounting surface. Any negative results would be raised with the customer for discussion / verification and correction, before proceeding/finding an alternate solution.

Your installation will be carried out by a competent engineer(s), experienced and trained in the task at hand. Various tools will be used throughout the installation, which will be relevant to the particular installation service required. All tools are regularly maintained, inspected, free from risk to health and replaced where necessary. In compliance with Plasma Installs Health & Safety Policy.
During installation there are to be NO persons permitted within the working area and wherever possible the room be completed evacuated from any person other than Plasma Installs staff, unless under the supervision of an engineer. This is to ensure that the area is free from risk to both staff and customer/any other persons on site.

During installation engineers may also be required to work at height.  In this instance, suitable, equipment will be used by Plasma Installs engineers;  Either electrical safety ladders or towers, all which are tested and inspected after and before each use.  Where such equipment is required, sufficient working space must be provided and area cleared from any hazardous material/furniture/debris.

Engineers will wear suitable safety equipment where relevant to the working environment:-
        Hard Hats
        Steel Toe Cap Boots
        High Visibility Jackets
        Dust Masks 

Customers Responsibility
To ensure that you are in attendance prior too, and after the installation for commissioning briefing.  You must also ensure you accurately reflect the position of the installation equipment. Please also ensure that all minors and vulnerable people are evacuated from the installation area.

Post Installation
Customer will be provided with relevant contact information for any after sales support that may be required.

Plasma Installs provides a complete range of home theatre installation and TV on wall installation services, along with projector installations. Each LCD  installation , LED  Installation and Plasma  Installation is completed by our own in house professional AV engineers. Plasma Installs also provide freesat and freeview digital areal installation services. Plasma Installs also provides a unique designer television screen framing service.
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