Friday 26 October 2012

Hand basin



Hand basin












 















The common defects to Hand basin

·      Can easily be cracked
·      Falling off the wall
·      Overflow of water when too much pressure is applied to the drainage hole



 
Materials

·      Basic hand basin £ 70 (1)
·      Basin taps £20 (2)
·      Fischer Basin Fixing Kit £10 (1)



 
The defects and limitations of Hand basin

Fragile
Defects to plug hole tap holes
Chipped in transport or handling.
     



Tools

·      Wrench
·      Dust sheets
·      Justibal spinier
·      Screw diver (flathead)
·      Cordless drill
·      Drill bit
·      Level
·      Pencil
·      Tape
·      Tap spanner



PPE
·      Boots
·      Gloves
·      Goggles



Risk assessment

·      Falling objects
·      Sharp objects
·      Injury to feet(low risk
·      Shared of dirt or hand basin getting in eye
           We wear correct PPE. To prevent these risks from happening. To stop objects from falling we keep our hand dry when picking up hand basin. Also wear gloves to stop any sharp objects from cutting our hands. Wear boots to prevent any injuries which might occur if the basin falls. As well you must wear goggles when drilling the hole for where the basin will be and in case the person shatters the basin brakes.



Method statement

 First got our PPE on. Then  started to work out the area of where the basin will be and marked, plumb and level on the wall. Then started to assemble the basin together with the taps on before attaching to wall, then offer it up to the  wall and screwed it to the wall to give a fame  fixing .  Then we finished and packed away (plus clearance ).



Quote

Dear customer

We have inspected the area of were you would like your new hand basin to be, to carry out the new installment we will
 
Measure  up on wall and make were to fit
 
Then fit taps and sink to wall
 
Then we will finish the last touches that need to be done. (plus clearance).

 Looking forward  to hearing form you.

 Yours sincerely 
 
Lewis Bridge

 

 Times

6 hours

Cost

They cost of all they materials and labour will cost £440

    Materials £120
  Labour  £20 per hour
  Overhead (petrol,PPE,permit) £200

Total cost £440

Thursday 25 October 2012

Plastic waste system


Plastic waste system






















The common defects to Plastic waste system

·         Blockage in the pipe

·         Splits in the pipe




Materials

·         Plastic waste pipes 32mmx2m £15 (1)

·         Trap £20 (1)

·         Plastic pipe connector 32mm £5 (2)

·         Compression 90Deg Knuckle Bend 32mmn £5 (1)





The defects and limitations of Plastic waste system



·         Different type of sizes

·         Not flexible

·         Bent out of shape



Tools

·         Buckets

·         Wrench

·         Dust sheets

·         Screw driver (flathead)

·         Hack saw




PPE

·         Boots

·         Gloves

·         Goggles



Risk assessment


·         Wet floors and areas (high risk)

·         End of pipe still sharp(low risk)

·         Trips (medium risk)

 We wear correct PPE. To prevent these risks from happening. To stop us from getting hurt or tripping over objects, keep a tidy area at all times, remove pipe from walk ways and work areas. We wear gloves or hard hat when working with pipe and overhead pipe work. Lay dust sheets to stop water getting everywhere and also buckets as well.





Method statement

Wear correct PPE .  Find the split, leaks and damaged piping, when we spot the area we stop water mains and we remove damaged area with a bucket under it. Get rid of the damaged pipe, then take the measurements of the damaged area and fix back into place with new joint connectors, then test for any leaks and other problems then finished (plus clearance).  


Quote

Dear customer

We have inspected the plastic waste and you have a split in the pipe and trap was not tight. to carry out the repairs we will 

Cut out defected area and replace with new piping and fit with connectors.

Test joints for any leaks.

Looking forward to hear form you 

Yours sincerely 

Lewis 




 Times


6 hours


Cost


They coast of all they materials and labour will cost £370.


   Materials £50

   Labour £20 per hour

   Overhead (petrol,PPE,permit) £200

Total cost £370

Rainwater goods


Rainwater goods


















The common defects to Rainwater goods





·         Ponding to guttering if not put to the right drop


·         Split gutters


·         Blockage to the outlet




Materials



·         Gutters half round 4m £30 (1)


·         Stop-End Outlet Round £10 (1)


·         Fascia Bracket Round £4 (8)


·         1 1/2" inch Round Head Screws Pack £10 (1)




The defects and limitations of Rainwater goods

·         Not flexible



Tools


·         Cordless drill


·         A small pilot whole drill bit


·         Tape


·         Pencil


·         Level


·         Hack saw


·         String line




PEE



·         Boots


·         Gloves


·         Goggles




Plant hire

·         Mobile tower






Risk assessment



·         Falling form height 


·         Objects falling from height 


·         Cuts to hands 




We wear correct PPE. To prevent these risks from happening. To stop falling from heights we can wear harnesses, helmet and put nets this will also prevent from falling objects as well. Then last for cuts on hand keep gloves on and be careful of the  area, we are working  at height regulations 2005 act and health and safety act 1974.




Method statement




First get the correct PPE on, and then assemble the tower together to a safe and good working height (Health and Safety Acts required) in place for the job. Climb up to the gutter of roof area with the split. Remove and then measure  the size that  is required, make sure its the same shape and cut to length and fit it back in place, and then test if all is good and there are no leaks then tidy site away (plus clearance ). 






Quote


Dear customer


Have inspected the guttering on your roof and will have to remove a part of  gutter as it has split, to carry out the repair.

Will remove damaged section and replace with new half round gutter 

Will test to see if leaking at joins then tidy away 

Looking forward to hearing form you 

Yours sincerely 

Lewis

 Times


6 hours




Cost


The cost of all the materials, Mobile tower and labour will be  £460

   Materials £80


   Mobile tower £60


   Labour £20 per hour

   Overheads (petrol,PPE,permit) £200




Total cost £ 460

Monday 22 October 2012

Copper pipe work


Copper pipe work
























The common defects to Copper pipe work

   Dents to the copper pipe
   Splits in pipe because of it expanding from the cold
   Not a lot of strength  in the copper pipe (poorly made)



Materials

Roll of lead-free solder £20 (1)
Torch gas tank £40 (1)
Copper piping 28mm x 3m  £40 (1)
Kuterlite elbow 28mm £10 (1)
Yorkshire slow bend 28mm £15 (1)


The defects and limitations of Copper pipe work

Different type of sizes (does not match)
Not flexible


Tools

 Buckets
 Wrench
 Dust sheets
 Torch
 Screw driver (flathead)
 Weir ball
 Pipe cutter 

 Tap 
 Pencil

PPE

 Boots
 Gloves
 Goggles

Risk assessment 

Burns from torch
 Cuts to hands

We wear correct PPE to prevent these risks from happening.  To avoid cuts we wear gloves to protect our hands and lower the risk of getting any. When working with copper piping there is a risk of burns so keep away from skin and wear goggles and gloves at all times. We also worked to the Health and Safety Act 1974.

Method statement

We first got our PPE on. Then we made our way to the copper pipe in the bathroom and turned off the water. Then removed the pipe that had been damaged also putting a bucket and dust sheet to protect the floor so no risk of wet floors or getting through flooring to the ceiling below. Then we cut a bit of copper to size and soldered it together to seal the gap and put it back in place and fit all together and check if leaks or any problems and then finish (plus clearance).

Quote

Dear customer

We have inspected copper pipe work, the soldering you had was poorly done, to carry out the repairs we will.


Replace pipe work for new

Test for leaks when finished (plus clearance).


Looking forward to hear form you 

Yours sincerely 

Lewis. 


Times

6 hours

Cost

The cost of all the materials and labour will be £445

Materials £125
Labour £20 per hour
Overheads (petrol,PPE,permit) £200

Total cost £445