For Non Contact Doorstep Delivery
(Teepees and Teepee Tents)
In accordance with UK Government Guidance May 2020
40winks Bristol have undertaken an accredited Infection Control and Prevention course before following this Method Statement. (Certificate added below )
COSHH Assessment Not applicable – no hazardous substances will be used during the set up or dismantling of the equipment.
All party planners at Fortywinks Bristol will be aware of Risk Assessments.
Distribution of Information
Method Statement will be sent to: Client
Method Statement:
1) Access
1.1) Necessary arrangements should be made by the client to ensure that there is a clear path to the site of installation. There should be no one working/walking in the immediate vicinity of the designated area.
1.2) The client shall ensure that there is adequate parking space directly outside of the delivery area. Where this is not possible, the hirer should contact (company name) to advise prior to installation.
1.3) It is the homeowners responsibility to inform neighbours where access to the property is shared.
2) Delivery/Unloading/Distribution
2.1) Equipment will be delivered in contained packaging to protect it against damage and contamination
2.2) All items will be off-loaded by hand and situated in the immediate vicinity of the clients preferred entrance, taking care to avoid any damage to the products and surrounding area.
3) Installation
3.1) Each mattress/airbed/campbed/pillowbed is to be placed on the ground with at least 1m clearance at the entrance and /or exit areas.
3.2) Airbeds - The airpump(s) should then be attached making sure that the intake on the blower(s) are open at all times and free of debris such as plastic bags etc which can be drawn into it.
3.3) The correct electric supply is then connected to the airpump(s) using suitable flexible cable.
3.4) Inflation of the airbed(s) is then carried out in turn
Time/Duration subject to access to site and the safe erection of each airbed should take no longer than 2 hours.
3.5) After the 72 hour period, the bedsheets, quilt covers, pillowcases, mattress protectors should then be taken from the sealed packaging. The quilt covers should be placed on the client’s own quilts. The sheets (and mattress protectors where appropriate) should be placed onto the mattresses, pillowcases onto pillows.
3.6) The teepees/dens/tents/aframes should then be taken from the packaging and placed securely over the mattresses
3.8) Lights/ bunting can then be strung between the teepees making sure that adequate space is left as per point 3.2
4. Collection
4.1) The client will ensure that all sheets, quilt covers, pillowcases and mattress protectors are removed and placed in the bin liners provided. The bin liners must be sealed prior to collection
4.2) The equipment must be placed in the entrance way ready for collection. When (company name) arrive to collect the equipment, the client must maintain a safe distance of 2m at all times
4.2) Necessary arrangements should be made by the client to ensure that there is a clear path to the site of collection. There should be no one working/walking in the immediate vicinity of the designated area.
5. Cleaning of equipment between hires
5.1) (Company Name) will ensure that sheets, quilt covers, pillowcases and mattress protectors are all washed at 60 degrees/with antibacterial liquid (delete as appropriate)
5.2) Airbeds/Foam Mattresses with a PVC coating will be wiped clean with soapy water and cloth and then dried completely using a soft cloth OR Foam mattresses will be steam cleaned between uses
5.3) Teepee covers will be steam cleaned/isolated for 72 hours prior to and following a party
5.4) All accessories will be wiped on all surfaces with soapy water/antibacterial wipes/antibacterial spray and a cloth
6. Cleaning of Vehicle
6.1) The inside of the vehicle used for transportation will be cleaned using antibacterial wipes/cloths and detergent
6.2) The vehicle will be dried fully before being used again
7. Housekeeping / Waste Disposal
7.1) We would reasonably expect working areas to be clear of debris prior to our work commencing. Our company will endeavor to maintain a clear working area, and remove any of our own rubbish.
7.2) Any bin liners/bags used for bedding will be first placed in a separate, uncontaminated bag, sealed and then disposed of (duty of care to the Bin Disposal Team)
7.3) Any PPE that is not reusable should be disposed of in a sealed bag.
40winks Bristol