EV charger method statement example: domestic 7kW EV charge point

HSE five steps · CDM 2015

You write this: Install a domestic 7kW EV charge point on an external wall, with a new dedicated circuit from the consumer unit and PEN-fault protection, at an occupied house.
You get this: Voltway EV Installations Ltd will install a domestic 7kW EV charge point on an external wall, with a new dedicated circuit from the consumer unit and PEN-fault protection, at an occupied house, 7 Willow Close, Bristol BS16 4P**, for Mr & Mrs Harding (project ref VW-4471). Start Thu 09 Jul 2026, duration 1 day, one operative (S. Nkomo, Qualified Electrician). The householders stay in the property, so the work is planned to keep them clear of the work area and to keep the time without power as short as possible. The circuit is isolated, proved dead and locked off before any work on the consumer unit, and the work is done under an electrical isolation permit. The installation is designed, installed, inspected and tested to BS 7671 (18th Edition) including Section 722, with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 applying throughout. Items to confirm before work starts: (1) The age of the house, and whether the householders hold an asbestos register or management survey covering the wall and consumer unit area. The operative confirms this with Mr & Mrs Harding before the start date. (2) The wall construction where the charger and cable route go (brick, block, render or timber cladding). The operative confirms this on the pre-start walk with the householders. (3) The earthing arrangement (for example TN-C-S/PME), the spare ways in the consumer unit and the cable route. The operative confirms these at the pre-start check before isolating. (4) The charge point make and model and the PEN-fault protection method, to be agreed with Mr & Mrs Harding before ordering. (5) Whether the Distribution Network Operator needs to be notified for this installation. The operative confirms this with the DNO before commissioning. (6) The full site postcode, to be confirmed with Mr & Mrs Harding when the visit is booked.

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Document details
Contractor	Voltway EV Installations Ltd
Author	S. Nkomo, Qualified Electrician (18th Edition, C&G 2921 EV)
Client / Principal Contractor	Mr & Mrs Harding
Site	7 Willow Close, Bristol BS16 4P**
Project reference	VW-4471
Start / duration	Thu 09 Jul 2026 / 1 day

1. Scope of works

Voltway EV Installations Ltd will install a domestic 7kW EV charge point on an external wall, with a new dedicated circuit from the consumer unit and PEN-fault protection, at an occupied house, 7 Willow Close, Bristol BS16 4P**, for Mr & Mrs Harding (project ref VW-4471). Start Thu 09 Jul 2026, duration 1 day, one operative (S. Nkomo, Qualified Electrician). The householders stay in the property, so the work is planned to keep them clear of the work area and to keep the time without power as short as possible. The circuit is isolated, proved dead and locked off before any work on the consumer unit, and the work is done under an electrical isolation permit. The installation is designed, installed, inspected and tested to BS 7671 (18th Edition) including Section 722, with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 applying throughout. Items to confirm before work starts: (1) The age of the house, and whether the householders hold an asbestos register or management survey covering the wall and consumer unit area. The operative confirms this with Mr & Mrs Harding before the start date. (2) The wall construction where the charger and cable route go (brick, block, render or timber cladding). The operative confirms this on the pre-start walk with the householders. (3) The earthing arrangement (for example TN-C-S/PME), the spare ways in the consumer unit and the cable route. The operative confirms these at the pre-start check before isolating. (4) The charge point make and model and the PEN-fault protection method, to be agreed with Mr & Mrs Harding before ordering. (5) Whether the Distribution Network Operator needs to be notified for this installation. The operative confirms this with the DNO before commissioning. (6) The full site postcode, to be confirmed with Mr & Mrs Harding when the visit is booked.

2. Sequence of works

Method statement, safe system of work

Before the visit, confirm with Mr & Mrs Harding the age of the house and ask whether they hold an asbestos register or management survey. Check the register for the consumer unit area and the wall where the charger and cable will go. If the register does not cover the area, or the building is pre-2000 and no information exists, do not drill or disturb fabric until the area is checked or surveyed (Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, Regulation 5).
Confirm the items listed in the scope: wall construction, earthing arrangement, spare ways, cable route and charger model.
On arrival, sign in with the householders, agree where the vehicle will be parked and where the family and pets will stay while work goes on, and agree the planned power-off time and who must be told. Ask whether anyone relies on powered medical or life-support equipment before isolating.
Walk the cable route inside and outside with the householder. Mark the charger position and the route. Check the condition of the consumer unit, earthing and bonding, and note any defects before starting work.
Set up the work area on the driveway with cones or barrier tape where vehicles or people could pass. Keep tools and cable off walkways. Check the weather and do not work outside in lightning, heavy rain or strong wind.
Scan the wall and route with the cable detector for buried cables and pipes. Mark the results. If a service cannot be ruled out, move the fixing point or route.
Get the electrical isolation permit signed. Switch off and isolate the supply at the main switch, apply the lock-off and warning label, then prove dead with the voltage indicator, proved on the proving unit before and after. Tell the householders the supply is off and that nobody may touch the lock-off.
Fix the charger back-plate or unit to the wall. Drill with the SDS drill using on-tool extraction (M-class or H-class vacuum) or water suppression, with FFP3 RPE worn. Use a vacuum to clean up. Never dry sweep or use compressed air. Stop work if any suspect material is found.
Install containment/trunking and run the dedicated cable along the agreed route. Use the external gland and seals where the cable passes through the wall and make good to keep water out. Keep sharp edges and cable runs clear of walkways.
Fit the RCBO/protective device in the consumer unit and terminate the dedicated circuit. Install the PEN-fault protection arrangement agreed for the earthing system in line with BS 7671 Section 722, then terminate and connect the charge point to the manufacturer's instructions.
Carry out dead tests (continuity, insulation resistance) with the multifunction tester. Check all connections, covers and labelling before re-energising.
Check that the work area is clear and the householders know the supply is about to come back on. Remove the lock-off and permit controls, re-energise and carry out the live tests (polarity, earth fault loop impedance, RCD operation and the charge point function checks). Keep live testing to the minimum needed and use insulated, GS38-compliant probes.
Commission the charge point, show the householders how to use it and how to isolate it, and tell them where the new RCBO is in the consumer unit.
Complete and issue the electrical installation certificate and test results, label the consumer unit, and notify Building Control or the DNO if required. Close out the isolation permit.
Clear the work area with a vacuum, bag all waste, remove tools and cones, check the driveway and wall for debris, and take waste away for correct disposal. Hand the area back to the householders and sign out.

3. Risk assessment

Built on the HSE five steps, MHSWR 1999 regulation 3 and the hierarchy of control.

Electric shock or burns from contact with live conductors at the consumer unit and on the existing circuit (live services)
Medium
Who / how
The operative (electric shock, burns, death) and householders who could touch exposed terminals
Existing controls
Competent, qualified electrician. Insulated tools. Voltage indicator and proving unit.
L×S
3×5=15
Additional controls
Work dead as the rule, under the electrical isolation permit (Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, Regulation 4 and 14). Isolate at the main switch, lock off, label, and prove dead using a voltage indicator proved before and after use. Cover any live parts left exposed. Keep the consumer unit cover closed whenever unattended. Insulated, GS38-compliant test probes for any live tests. Insulated gloves and eye protection only as a back-up.
Supply re-energised by mistake while the work is in progress, or by a householder switching it back on
Medium
Who / how
The operative (electric shock, fatal injury)
Existing controls
Isolation permit. Lock-off kit. Warning labels.
L×S
3×5=15
Additional controls
Personal lock on the main switch with the key held by the operative. Warning labels on the consumer unit. Brief all householders before isolating that nobody touches the consumer unit or switches anything back on. Take the lock key with you if leaving the consumer unit. Re-prove dead on return. Remove the locks only when the work is complete and tests are done.
Striking buried or concealed services (electric cables, gas and water pipes) when drilling the wall or fixing the charger and containment (live services)
Medium
Who / how
The operative (shock, burns, flooding or gas release) and the householders (loss of services, fire, gas escape)
Existing controls
Cable detector. SDS drill. Competent operative.
L×S
3×4=12
Additional controls
Scan the wall and route with the cable detector before drilling and mark the results. Ask the householder about known pipe and cable runs. Use the householder's plans if they have them. Avoid zones near sockets, switches and meters. Use a drill with a small pilot hole first. If any service cannot be ruled out, move the fixing point. Know where to isolate the gas, water and electricity before you start. Safety glasses as back-up.
Occupied house: householders, children, elderly relatives, pets and visitors in and around the work area, and loss of power to the home
Low
Who / how
Mr & Mrs Harding, their family, visitors and pets (trips, contact with tools or open consumer unit, loss of power to freezers, heating or medical equipment)
Existing controls
Householder consulted. Short job duration of 1 day.
L×S
3×3=9
Additional controls
Agree an exclusion zone around the driveway work area and keep the consumer unit area closed off while open. Keep tools, cable and chemicals out of reach of children and pets. Agree the power-off time and duration with the householders in advance and ask about any vulnerable occupants and equipment that needs power. Plan to keep the power off for as short a time as possible. Keep access and escape routes in the house clear. Tell householders to keep clear until the work is done and the unit is closed.
Respirable crystalline silica (RCS) dust from drilling the masonry/brick/block/render wall with the SDS drill
Medium
Who / how
The operative and anyone nearby, including householders, breathing the dust (long-term lung disease, silicosis, lung cancer)
Existing controls
Short duration of drilling. External work in open air.
L×S
3×4=12
Additional controls
Plan the work to reduce drilling, for example by reusing existing holes and fixing points where suitable. Use on-tool extraction (M-class or H-class vacuum) or water suppression on the SDS drill. Keep others away from the drilling area and close windows and doors nearby. Clean up with an H-class or M-class vacuum, never dry sweeping or compressed air. Then RPE with an assigned protection factor of at least 20 (FFP3 disposable or equivalent), face-fit tested and worn clean shaven. Follows the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 2002 and HSE Construction Information Sheet CIS36 Construction dust. The workplace exposure limit for RCS is 0.1 mg/m3 (8-hour TWA) in HSE EH40/2005.
Disturbing unidentified asbestos-containing materials when drilling or making holes through existing walls, soffits, textured coatings or boxing around the consumer unit
Medium
Who / how
The operative and the householders (asbestos fibre inhalation causing long-term serious lung disease)
Existing controls
Competent operative. Householder consulted.
L×S
2×5=10
Additional controls
Before work starts, check the client's asbestos register or management survey for the work area, as the age of the building is not confirmed (Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, Regulation 5). Where the register does not cover the area, or there is no register and the house is pre-2000, arrange a refurbishment survey of the area before drilling or disturbing the fabric. Stop-work rule: if suspect material is found, stop, keep people away, do not clean up and report it to the householders and the office before work carries on. Do not restart until the material is identified. Do not assume asbestos is present: this is a check to be made.
Fall from the step ladder when working at the wall, soffit or consumer unit
Medium
Who / how
The operative (fractures, head injury)
Existing controls
Step ladder in good condition. Competent operative.
L×S
3×4=12
Additional controls
Set the charger at a height that can be reached without over-reaching. Check the step ladder before use and use it on firm, level ground with the feet checked, not on loose gravel or wet paving. Keep three points of contact and no over-reaching. Short-duration, light work only. Use a platform step if one is available. Stop and re-position rather than stretch. Work at Height Regulations 2005 applies. Do not use in strong winds. Sturdy footwear as back-up.
Manual handling of the charge point unit, cable drum, SDS drill and tool bags
Low
Who / how
The operative (back, shoulder and muscle injury)
Existing controls
Light loads. One operative.
L×S
2×2=4
Additional controls
Assess the loads and use a trolley or carry smaller loads in more than one trip. Cut the cable in sections where practical. Plan the route from the van to the wall. Keep the load close to the body and avoid twisting. Ask the householder or get help for any awkward lift (Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992). Gloves as back-up.
Noise and hand-arm vibration from SDS drilling into masonry
Low
Who / how
The operative (hearing damage, hand-arm vibration), and householders nearby (noise disturbance)
Existing controls
Short drilling time. Modern SDS drill.
L×S
2×2=4
Additional controls
Keep drilling to the minimum number of holes and use the correct sharp bits so the drill is not forced. Agree drilling times with the householders. Check the tool's vibration rating and keep trigger time low (Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005). Assess the noise and keep exposure low (Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005). Take breaks between holes. Ear defenders (BS EN 352) when drilling.
Slips, trips and falls from trailing cables, tools and materials on the driveway and in the house, and wet surfaces
Low
Who / how
The operative, householders, children and visitors (sprains, fractures, bruising)
Existing controls
Tidy working. Householder briefed.
L×S
3×2=6
Additional controls
Keep a defined work area and keep the cable run off walkways. Route the supply to the consumer unit away from doors and use cable protectors where it must cross a path. Tidy waste and offcuts as the work goes on. Use cones or tape around the work area. Keep the house route clear. Do not leave the drill cable trailing. Non-slip footwear (BS EN ISO 20345) as back-up.
Vehicles moving on the domestic driveway, including the household's own vehicle and the EV when connected
Low
Who / how
The operative, householders and children (struck by a vehicle, crushing)
Existing controls
Householder consulted on vehicle use.
L×S
2×4=8
Additional controls
Agree with the householders that no vehicle moves on or off the driveway while work is going on, with keys held by the householder. Park the work van so it does not block the road or the driveway, with the operative's route clear. Use cones and tape to mark the work area. Hi-vis if the road or shared access is used.
Incorrect earthing arrangement or missing PEN-fault protection leading to shock risk on the charging cable or vehicle body, or fire from poor terminations
Medium
Who / how
Householders and anyone touching the vehicle or charger in future (electric shock, fire)
Existing controls
Qualified electrician working to BS 7671. Testing equipment.
L×S
2×5=10
Additional controls
Check the supply earthing arrangement before design. Install the PEN-fault protection method suitable for it, as required by BS 7671 Section 722 and the charger manufacturer's instructions. Select a protective device (RCBO) and cable size to the manufacturer's data and BS 7671. Torque terminations to the manufacturer's value. Carry out full inspection and testing, record results on the certificate and check the charger works and trips as designed before handover (Electricity at Work Regulations 1989).
Cuts, eye injury and flying debris from stripping cable, cutting trunking and drilling
Low
Who / how
The operative (cuts, eye injury) and anyone close by
Existing controls
Competent operative. Sharp, well-maintained tools.
L×S
3×2=6
Additional controls
Use proper cable strippers and keep knives to a minimum with a retractable blade. Cut trunking with the correct tool and file off sharp edges before fixing. Keep others away from the work area. Safety glasses (BS EN 166) and cut-resistant gloves (BS EN 388) as back-up.
Wet, cold or windy weather when working externally on the wall and driveway
Low
Who / how
The operative (slips, cold, wet kit and electrical equipment, falls from the step ladder in wind)
Existing controls
Short job. Weather checked.
L×S
3×2=6
Additional controls
Check the forecast before starting and rearrange the external work if there is heavy rain, lightning or strong wind. Keep electrical equipment and the open consumer unit dry. Do not make external terminations in the rain. Use a cover or temporary shelter when needed. Take breaks inside the house with permission. Weatherproof clothing as back-up.
Lone working by a single operative in a householder's property and on the driveway
Low
Who / how
The operative (delayed help after shock, fall or injury)
Existing controls
Householders are at the property. Mobile phone.
L×S
2×4=8
Additional controls
Tell the office the start time, the site address and the planned finish. Agree a check-in time. Tell the householders where the operative is working and what to do in an emergency, including who to call. Keep a charged mobile phone on the operative at all times. Carry a first aid kit. Where the householder is not at home, rearrange the live parts of the job.

Risk assessment: hazards, who may be harmed, controls and residual risk
Hazard	Who / how	Existing controls	L×S	Additional controls	Residual
Electric shock or burns from contact with live conductors at the consumer unit and on the existing circuit (live services)	The operative (electric shock, burns, death) and householders who could touch exposed terminals	Competent, qualified electrician. Insulated tools. Voltage indicator and proving unit.	3×5=15	Work dead as the rule, under the electrical isolation permit (Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, Regulation 4 and 14). Isolate at the main switch, lock off, label, and prove dead using a voltage indicator proved before and after use. Cover any live parts left exposed. Keep the consumer unit cover closed whenever unattended. Insulated, GS38-compliant test probes for any live tests. Insulated gloves and eye protection only as a back-up.	Medium
Supply re-energised by mistake while the work is in progress, or by a householder switching it back on	The operative (electric shock, fatal injury)	Isolation permit. Lock-off kit. Warning labels.	3×5=15	Personal lock on the main switch with the key held by the operative. Warning labels on the consumer unit. Brief all householders before isolating that nobody touches the consumer unit or switches anything back on. Take the lock key with you if leaving the consumer unit. Re-prove dead on return. Remove the locks only when the work is complete and tests are done.	Medium
Striking buried or concealed services (electric cables, gas and water pipes) when drilling the wall or fixing the charger and containment (live services)	The operative (shock, burns, flooding or gas release) and the householders (loss of services, fire, gas escape)	Cable detector. SDS drill. Competent operative.	3×4=12	Scan the wall and route with the cable detector before drilling and mark the results. Ask the householder about known pipe and cable runs. Use the householder's plans if they have them. Avoid zones near sockets, switches and meters. Use a drill with a small pilot hole first. If any service cannot be ruled out, move the fixing point. Know where to isolate the gas, water and electricity before you start. Safety glasses as back-up.	Medium
Occupied house: householders, children, elderly relatives, pets and visitors in and around the work area, and loss of power to the home	Mr & Mrs Harding, their family, visitors and pets (trips, contact with tools or open consumer unit, loss of power to freezers, heating or medical equipment)	Householder consulted. Short job duration of 1 day.	3×3=9	Agree an exclusion zone around the driveway work area and keep the consumer unit area closed off while open. Keep tools, cable and chemicals out of reach of children and pets. Agree the power-off time and duration with the householders in advance and ask about any vulnerable occupants and equipment that needs power. Plan to keep the power off for as short a time as possible. Keep access and escape routes in the house clear. Tell householders to keep clear until the work is done and the unit is closed.	Low
Respirable crystalline silica (RCS) dust from drilling the masonry/brick/block/render wall with the SDS drill	The operative and anyone nearby, including householders, breathing the dust (long-term lung disease, silicosis, lung cancer)	Short duration of drilling. External work in open air.	3×4=12	Plan the work to reduce drilling, for example by reusing existing holes and fixing points where suitable. Use on-tool extraction (M-class or H-class vacuum) or water suppression on the SDS drill. Keep others away from the drilling area and close windows and doors nearby. Clean up with an H-class or M-class vacuum, never dry sweeping or compressed air. Then RPE with an assigned protection factor of at least 20 (FFP3 disposable or equivalent), face-fit tested and worn clean shaven. Follows the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 2002 and HSE Construction Information Sheet CIS36 Construction dust. The workplace exposure limit for RCS is 0.1 mg/m3 (8-hour TWA) in HSE EH40/2005.	Medium
Disturbing unidentified asbestos-containing materials when drilling or making holes through existing walls, soffits, textured coatings or boxing around the consumer unit	The operative and the householders (asbestos fibre inhalation causing long-term serious lung disease)	Competent operative. Householder consulted.	2×5=10	Before work starts, check the client's asbestos register or management survey for the work area, as the age of the building is not confirmed (Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, Regulation 5). Where the register does not cover the area, or there is no register and the house is pre-2000, arrange a refurbishment survey of the area before drilling or disturbing the fabric. Stop-work rule: if suspect material is found, stop, keep people away, do not clean up and report it to the householders and the office before work carries on. Do not restart until the material is identified. Do not assume asbestos is present: this is a check to be made.	Medium
Fall from the step ladder when working at the wall, soffit or consumer unit	The operative (fractures, head injury)	Step ladder in good condition. Competent operative.	3×4=12	Set the charger at a height that can be reached without over-reaching. Check the step ladder before use and use it on firm, level ground with the feet checked, not on loose gravel or wet paving. Keep three points of contact and no over-reaching. Short-duration, light work only. Use a platform step if one is available. Stop and re-position rather than stretch. Work at Height Regulations 2005 applies. Do not use in strong winds. Sturdy footwear as back-up.	Medium
Manual handling of the charge point unit, cable drum, SDS drill and tool bags	The operative (back, shoulder and muscle injury)	Light loads. One operative.	2×2=4	Assess the loads and use a trolley or carry smaller loads in more than one trip. Cut the cable in sections where practical. Plan the route from the van to the wall. Keep the load close to the body and avoid twisting. Ask the householder or get help for any awkward lift (Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992). Gloves as back-up.	Low
Noise and hand-arm vibration from SDS drilling into masonry	The operative (hearing damage, hand-arm vibration), and householders nearby (noise disturbance)	Short drilling time. Modern SDS drill.	2×2=4	Keep drilling to the minimum number of holes and use the correct sharp bits so the drill is not forced. Agree drilling times with the householders. Check the tool's vibration rating and keep trigger time low (Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005). Assess the noise and keep exposure low (Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005). Take breaks between holes. Ear defenders (BS EN 352) when drilling.	Low
Slips, trips and falls from trailing cables, tools and materials on the driveway and in the house, and wet surfaces	The operative, householders, children and visitors (sprains, fractures, bruising)	Tidy working. Householder briefed.	3×2=6	Keep a defined work area and keep the cable run off walkways. Route the supply to the consumer unit away from doors and use cable protectors where it must cross a path. Tidy waste and offcuts as the work goes on. Use cones or tape around the work area. Keep the house route clear. Do not leave the drill cable trailing. Non-slip footwear (BS EN ISO 20345) as back-up.	Low
Vehicles moving on the domestic driveway, including the household's own vehicle and the EV when connected	The operative, householders and children (struck by a vehicle, crushing)	Householder consulted on vehicle use.	2×4=8	Agree with the householders that no vehicle moves on or off the driveway while work is going on, with keys held by the householder. Park the work van so it does not block the road or the driveway, with the operative's route clear. Use cones and tape to mark the work area. Hi-vis if the road or shared access is used.	Low
Incorrect earthing arrangement or missing PEN-fault protection leading to shock risk on the charging cable or vehicle body, or fire from poor terminations	Householders and anyone touching the vehicle or charger in future (electric shock, fire)	Qualified electrician working to BS 7671. Testing equipment.	2×5=10	Check the supply earthing arrangement before design. Install the PEN-fault protection method suitable for it, as required by BS 7671 Section 722 and the charger manufacturer's instructions. Select a protective device (RCBO) and cable size to the manufacturer's data and BS 7671. Torque terminations to the manufacturer's value. Carry out full inspection and testing, record results on the certificate and check the charger works and trips as designed before handover (Electricity at Work Regulations 1989).	Medium
Cuts, eye injury and flying debris from stripping cable, cutting trunking and drilling	The operative (cuts, eye injury) and anyone close by	Competent operative. Sharp, well-maintained tools.	3×2=6	Use proper cable strippers and keep knives to a minimum with a retractable blade. Cut trunking with the correct tool and file off sharp edges before fixing. Keep others away from the work area. Safety glasses (BS EN 166) and cut-resistant gloves (BS EN 388) as back-up.	Low
Wet, cold or windy weather when working externally on the wall and driveway	The operative (slips, cold, wet kit and electrical equipment, falls from the step ladder in wind)	Short job. Weather checked.	3×2=6	Check the forecast before starting and rearrange the external work if there is heavy rain, lightning or strong wind. Keep electrical equipment and the open consumer unit dry. Do not make external terminations in the rain. Use a cover or temporary shelter when needed. Take breaks inside the house with permission. Weatherproof clothing as back-up.	Low
Lone working by a single operative in a householder's property and on the driveway	The operative (delayed help after shock, fall or injury)	Householders are at the property. Mobile phone.	2×4=8	Tell the office the start time, the site address and the planned finish. Agree a check-in time. Tell the householders where the operative is working and what to do in an emergency, including who to call. Keep a charged mobile phone on the operative at all times. Carry a first aid kit. Where the householder is not at home, rearrange the live parts of the job.	Low

4. COSHH assessment

Built on COSHH 2002 regulations 6 and 7 and HSE guidance L5.

Check each entry against the supplier's Safety Data Sheet before work starts. Take workplace exposure limits from HSE EH40/2005.

Respirable crystalline silica (RCS) dust created by drilling the masonry wall with an SDS drill

Task or use: Drilling fixing holes and any cable entry hole through the external masonry, brick, block or render wall for the charge point and cable
Route of exposure: Inhalation of fine dust. Eye contact with dust. Skin contact is a minor route.
Who could be harmed: The operative drilling and anyone nearby, including householders, children and pets, who could breathe the dust. Long-term exposure can cause serious lung disease.
Hazards: Fine dust from masonry can cause serious, long-term lung disease if breathed in repeatedly. The dust can also irritate the eyes and nose. The hazards of any specific wall material, mortar or render depend on the product, so check section 2 of its Safety Data Sheet where one exists. Take exposure limits from HSE EH40/2005.
Controls: Eliminate or reduce: plan the work to cut the number of holes, reuse existing holes where suitable and place the charger to avoid unnecessary drilling.
Substitute: choose fixings that need the smallest hole.
Engineering: use on-tool extraction (M-class or H-class vacuum) or water suppression on the SDS drill for every hole in masonry.
Administrative: keep others away from the drilling area, close doors and windows nearby, keep drilling time short, clean up with an M-class or H-class vacuum and never dry sweep or use compressed air, and wash hands and face before eating or drinking. Follow HSE Construction Information Sheet CIS36 Construction dust.
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 2002 and HSE's COSHH guidance L5 (the COSHH Approved Code of Practice) apply.
PPE: Face-fit tested FFP3 disposable respirator (BS EN 149) or equivalent with an assigned protection factor of at least 20, worn clean shaven, for all drilling and clean-up
Safety glasses (BS EN 166) to the Safety Data Sheet or HSE guidance specification
Disposable or washable overalls that are cleaned on site, not shaken out in the house
Storage and disposal: Collect the dust in the vacuum's sealed bag or container. Bag the waste and take it away for disposal as construction waste in line with the local waste carrier's rules. Do not put it in the householder's bins. Clean the vacuum filters outside, away from the house.
First aid and spillage: For dust in the eyes, rinse with clean water or an eye wash and get medical help if irritation continues. If someone is coughing or has breathing difficulty, move them into fresh air and get medical advice. For dust spills, clean with an H-class or M-class vacuum or damp wipes. Never dry sweep or use compressed air.
Health surveillance: None is expected for a single one-day job with extraction and RPE. If the operative does this type of drilling regularly, the employer should take advice on respiratory health surveillance under COSHH.
Check against the Safety Data Sheet: Before starting, confirm the wall material from the pre-start walk. Check the Safety Data Sheet for any mortar, render or sealant that will be disturbed or used. Confirm the current workplace exposure limit in HSE EH40/2005. Confirm the extraction unit is M-class or H-class with a clean filter, and that the FFP3 respirator has a valid face-fit test.

5. Plant & equipment

Electrical hand tools (insulated screwdrivers, strippers, crimps, cutters)
Multifunction tester (calibrated, in date)
Voltage indicator and proving unit
Lock-off kit and warning labels
SDS drill with on-tool dust extraction (M-class or H-class vacuum)
Cable detector
Step ladder (checked before use)
Cones or barrier tape for the driveway work area
Vacuum cleaner (M-class or H-class) for clean-up

6. Materials / COSHH

7kW EV charge point unit, dedicated cable, RCBO/protective device, containment/trunking, external gland and fixings. None of these is a hazardous substance in itself as supplied. The work creates respirable crystalline silica dust when the masonry wall is drilled, and this is covered by the COSHH assessment in this document. If any sealant or fixing compound is used, check its Safety Data Sheet and add it to the COSHH assessments before use.

7. PPE

Safety footwear (BS EN ISO 20345)
Safety glasses (BS EN 166)
Cut-resistant gloves (BS EN 388) for cable stripping and trunking
Ear defenders (BS EN 352) when drilling
Face-fit tested FFP3 respirator (BS EN 149) when drilling masonry and cleaning up dust
Insulated gloves and insulated tools where live testing cannot be avoided
Hi-vis when working near vehicles or the road
Weatherproof clothing as needed

8. Competence & training

The work is done by S. Nkomo, a Qualified Electrician with the 18th Edition (BS 7671), NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds 2921 EV charging installation and an ECS card. The operative is trained in electrical isolation and proving dead, the use of the test equipment and the use of dust extraction and the FFP3 respirator (face-fit test in date). Competence and card details are to be shown to Mr & Mrs Harding on request. A site briefing on this RAMS is given before work starts and the operative signs to confirm they understand it.

9. Permits

Electrical isolation permit (to be signed before isolation and closed out on completion). Lock-off and prove dead before work on the consumer unit or existing circuit.

10. Access & egress

Access is from the domestic driveway and through the house to the consumer unit. Agree the route with the householders, keep it clear and protect the floor where needed. Keep the driveway work area marked and the door to the consumer unit area free of tools and cable. Agree with the householders that no vehicle moves on the driveway during the work. Keep the route to the van free to leave the property quickly in an emergency.

11. Welfare

Householder facilities (toilet, hand washing, drinking water) by arrangement with Mr & Mrs Harding. Confirm before the start date. Wash hands before eating and drinking and after dust work. If facilities cannot be used, bring drinking water and hand wash, and arrange a nearby alternative.

12. First aid

The operative carries a suitable first aid kit in the van. Know the location of the nearest A&E. For electric shock, isolate the supply first if it is safe to do so, call 999 and give first aid. Report all injuries and near misses to the office and record them in the accident book.

13. Emergency procedures

In an electric shock or fire, switch off the main supply if it is safe to do so, call 999 and tell the householders to leave the house. Do not touch a person who is still in contact with a live source. For a strike on a pipe or cable, stop work, isolate the water, gas or electricity at the main, keep people clear and call the relevant emergency service (Gas Emergency 0800 111 999 for a gas smell). Tell the householders where the main switch, stopcock and gas isolation are before starting. In a fire, leave the house, call 999 and meet at the front of the property. If suspect asbestos material is found, stop work, keep people away and report it before continuing.

14. Environmental

Take all waste away from site and dispose of it through a licensed waste carrier in line with the Environmental Protection Act 1990 duty of care. Bag dust and offcuts to prevent dust and debris spreading on the driveway and drains. Keep dust away from drains and the neighbours. Packaging from the charge point and cable is recycled where possible. Keep drilling to agreed hours to limit noise to neighbours. Take care not to damage the driveway, wall and garden.

This document was AI-generated as a drafting aid. It is not a substitute for professional health & safety advice. It must be reviewed, verified and made site-specific by a competent person before use, briefed to all operatives, and updated when site conditions or the method change. The provider accepts no liability for use of this document on site.

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