Public Works Authority

DRAINAGE AFFAIRS

DOHA WEST SEWAGE TREATMENT WORKS

CONTRACTOR

Suez Environment- Marubeni JV

SUB CONTRACTOR

Gulf East Engineering, Contg. & Trading Co.

Method Statement – Inspection of Penstock

471E_VZ403_

00 23-01-2019 4 ANISH DEV CHARLES

REV. DATE PAGES PREPARED CHECKED REVIEWED APPROVED CLIENT APPRD

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTENT

1. PURPOSE

2. SCOPE

3. MANPOWER, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

4. PROCEDURE

5. HSE

6. APPENDIX
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1. PURPOSE
The purpose of this method statement is to detail the general steps of works involved in the
inspection of defective Penstock at Distribution Chamber 471B.

2. SCOPE
This method statement outlines the procedure to safely access the distribution chamber
and conduct the inspection of penstock 471E_VZ403_.

Access
opening

471E Distribution Chamber

3. PROCEDURE
1. Obtain PTW and Confined Space Permit.
2. Ensure that Site Safety induction is conducted for all participants involved
in the work.
3. Display signages at work location for Confined space work and Lifting.
4. Apply Mechanical/ Electrical LOTO for the following valves/equipments
a) 471E_VH401_
b) 471E_VH402_
5. Fix hard barricading around the opening at the top of chamber.
6. Install blowers with ducting for ventilation. Make sure the blowers have
sufficient flowrate to suit the volume of chamber/confined space.
7. Perform gas test of the chamber using a multi gas detector and ensure that
the results are within the limits for safe entry.
8. Prior to the commencement of the task a Vigiminute shall be conducted and
recorded by the concerned supervisor.
9. Position the crane to location. All relevant documents related to crane and
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its operator must be submitted to the Safety Dept. for approval prior to work
intervention. Only qualified rigger shall provide signals during lifting.
10. Barricade around the crane and fix proper signages.
11. Battery operated lights shall be used inside chamber.
12. A hole watch is assigned to mark the entry/exit of manpower to chamber
and initiate alarm in case of emergency.
13. Access to the chamber is done with a man-basket attached to the crane. Only
one person at a time can use the man-basket to enter the chamber for
inspection. He shall be trained and authorised for entry to confined space.
Body harness must be worn at all times and should be attached to the rail
inside man-basket.
14. Inspection involves visual inspection of the penstock for defects, operation of
penstock in manual/auto mode, photo/video capture, checking the
tightness of anchors using torque wrench. A 3mtr ladder may be used inside
the chamber for visual inspection at height.

4. HSE
• Permit to Work: Permit to work, work in confined space permit shall be
obtained before starting activities. Workers involved shall be trained for
Confined Space Entry.
• LOTO shall be arranged and managed by O&M during the works.
• Tool Box Talks and Risk Assessments: Prior to the commencement of the
task a Vigiminute shall be conducted and recorded by the concerned
supervisor.
• Signage: the work area shall be adequately barricaded off and be
appropriately warned by signboards posted at the work area.
• PPE: Helmet, safety harness, safety shoes, goggles and reflective vest shall
be worn during site activities. Gum Boots shall be worn by the personnel
entering confined space.
• Housekeeping: Ensure to keep the area neat and tidy during and after the
work.
8. ATTACHMENTS
• Risk Assessment.
• Training and Equipment Certificates
• P&ID
• Assembly Drawing
 RISK ASSESSMENT

Risk Assessment Area Risk Assessment DOC NO: RA-GE-SUEZ-044

Occupational Health &safety S Contract No.

&safety Safety
Environment E Inspection of Penstock(471E_VZ403_) inside Distribution Chamber E Date: 23-01-2019
Quality Q

Sl. Description of Hazard Potential and S P Risk Precautionary Measures and Safeguards S P Risk
No Activity Consequences Rating to control the risk Rating

1. Crane Collision of vehicle and other 3 3 9 ➢ Vigiminute to be conducted by work supervisor 2 2 4

maneuver to moving equipment with prior to start work
work location personnel / other vehicles / ➢ Obtain PTW prior to start work
fixed objects, property ➢ Ensure valid certificates and other documents
damage, Minor and major are available for vehicles involved.
injuries ➢ Barricade area of work.
➢ Traffic rules must be observed and followed
➢ Banksman shall be provided for maneuvering
heavy vehicles and equipment inside the site
➢ PPE shall be worn by all personnel

2. Lifting of Man- Failure of lifting equipment,
basket Collision , Property damage,
Trapping/Crushing,
Overturning, Walking under
load, Fail of lifting slings,
Plant and Vehicle
movement,
Wind and dust
4 3 12 ➢ Erect adequate barriers or hoardings are around 2 2 4
the work site to prevent unauthorized access.
➢ Ensure the correct type of lifting equipment is
selected for the lift.
➢ Ensure the load does not exceed the SWL of the
equipment.
➢ Do not lift outside of the cranes safe working
radius
➢ Ensure that all equipment certification is in date.
➢ Inspect equipment before use to ensure it is free
from damage.
➢ Do not lift if wind speed exceeds permissible
limits
➢ Report any damage to your supervisor and take
it out of use.
➢ Only allow competent operatives to carry out
lifting activities.
 3. Entering to the Entry to the confined space, 4
chamber Narrow access to the
(confined chamber, Access by
space) manbasket, Oxygen
deficiency, presence of toxic
and flammable gases LEL,
Fumes, Vapour, Excessive
heat and humid atmosphere
in the chamber, Biological
Hazards, Sudden discharge
of water to the tank, Fall into
the tank, Falling materials,
Injury, Fire, Intoxication,
Asphyxia, Death
5 20 ➢ Obtain confined space entry permit 2 2 4
➢ Job specific TBT to be conducted for working in
confined space
➢ Area shall be barricaded
➢ All confined space interveners shall be third
party trained and certified
➢ Use 24 volts lighting inside the chamber
➢ Man-basket shall be tested and certified.
➢ At least one forced ventilation and one forced
exhaust shall be provided with duct
➢ Atmospheric checking shall be done prior to
enter inside the chamber using five gas
detectors.
➢ Enter inside the chamber if atmosphere is safe
to occupy inside the chamber
➢ All interveners shall wear safety harness
attached to rails in manbasket
➢ Atmosphere shall be monitored during full
course of work
➢ A Hole watch shall be appointed to keep records
of atmospheric inspection, keep communication
with workers and keep records of entry / exit of
the workers
➢ All required LOTO shall be done by O&M

Prepared by: Anish Dev Signature: Date: 23-01-2019

Reviewed by: Charles Bertholon Signature: Date:

Approved by: Signature: Date:

Severity (S) Frequency (F) Very High High Medium Low

15-25 8-12 4-6 1-3
1 Minor Injury 1 Improbable
2 Major Single Injury 2 Possible S 5 4 3 2 1 
F
3 Major Multiple Injuries 3 Occasional 5 25 20 15 10 5
4 Single Death 4 Frequent 4 20 16 12 8 4
5 Multiple Deaths 5 Regular 3 15 12 9 6 3
2 10 8 6 4 2
1 5 4 3 2 1
Risk Rating (RR) = S x F