Risk Assessment For Roof Waterproofing

Waterproofing design risk assessments where an existing design is in place or a new waterproofing design is to be developed a risk assessment is required under bs 8102 2009 to ensure compliance and provide upgrades as necessary.

Risk assessment for roof waterproofing.

Typical waterproofing details of foundations above the roof slab shall be followed as per approved shop drawing. Purpose and scope the purpose of this method statement is to describe the measures and ways of the proper application of waterproofing membrane in our project. Our comprehensive waterproofing risk assessments will take the following information into account and we will also ask to see copies of your architect s and structural engineer s drawings. The work activity ie the proposed roof work the equipment to be used both for access and egress purposes and in the actual work activity the duration of the work.

The information and in particular the recommendations relating to the application and end use of sika products are given in good faith. This waterproofing wet areas roofs balconies safe work method statement swms outlines the safety steps general hazards and controls associated with the preparation and laying of waterproofing internal wet areas balconies and rooftops. On completion of waterproofing membrane and before undertaking any further activity it shall be tested by plugging the outlets and flooding 50mm above the highest point by hose and leaving flooded for twenty four hours before draining off. If water is dripping from a leaking roof onto floors and corridors this puts pupils and staff at risk of slipping on wet floors.

Additional controls for high risk construction work including falling from 2 metres or more and contaminated atmospheres. Work shall be carried out as per the drawing and project specifications. Leaking water can also cause trip hazards. The factors to be considered in such a risk assessment will include the following.

Application of polymer modified bitumen liquid membrane with cement screed for non insulated roof slab. Method statement for application of waterproofing membrane 2. Slip and trip hazards are commonly covered as part of your premises risk assessment. Slip and trip hazards slip and trip hazards are commonly covered as part of your premises risk assessment.