METHOD STATEMENT FOR

INSTALLATION OF
EARTHING SYSTEM

SOUTH PLAGE @ THE PEARL QATAR INFRASTRUCTURE

PWA Project Code No.:

REVISION NO :1

ISSUE STATUS: For Approval

PROJECT PHASE: Construction

Prepared by: Reviewed by : Approved by:

Name Waleed Alsebaee Gary Gleen Ashraf Talaat

Job Title MEP Project Manager QA/QC Manager Project Manager

Signature

Date April 30, 2018 April 30, 2018 April 30, 2018

* Copy Issued
Controlled Copy No: 1 MZP
to:
CONTENT

1. INTRODUCTION

2. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

3. DEFINITIONS / ABBREVITION / REFERENCES

4. RESOURCES

5. HEALTH / SAFETY /ENVIRONMENTAL PROVISIONS

6. SEQUENCE OF WORKS

7. APPENDICES

8. CHECK LIST

9. INSPECTION AND TEST PLAN

10. RISK ASSESSMENT

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Purpose

The purpose of this Method Statement is to;

 Define the specific tasks to be performed and ensure a safe system of work.

 To set out the sequence of construction and work procedures.

 Show the procedures to ensure work complies with the specification and drawings.

 Ensure work is carried out without any adverse impact on the environment.

1.2 Scope of work

 This method statement covers the field procedure for the installation of Earthing system .
2. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1 Main Contractor

Construction Manager:
Responsibility to ensure the construction activities are being carried-out according to the plans, specifications
and client’s requirements.

Section Head:
Responsible to allocate work distribution to Site Engineers.

Site Engineer and the Foreman:

Implement this method statement and ensure that all works confirms to the drawings and specifications.

Safety Manager:
The HSE Manager will interface with Company, Client and Sub-Contractors for all phases of the contract with
regard to HSE matters. The HSE Manager will have direct responsibility for ensuring compliance with all HSE
requirements, procedures and work instructions for all the work force inclusive of CONTRACTOR / Sub-
Contractors. In the event of any difficulties, the HSE Manager will provide early warning and the proposed
corrective actions.
The HSE Manager has direct responsibility for ensuring that the requirements of the HSE&S Plan are met and
for advising the Project Manager of any non-compliance.
Assign HSE&S Staff shall be competent & qualified and meet CONTRACTOR HSE Job Family minimum
requirements to ensure the HSE requirements mentioned in RAMS for the task

Safety Officers:
Ensure that all necessary safety measures are in place at the location of the works with daily monitoring for the
worker on the job location; reporting any safety issues and take the necessary action on site.

Safety Supervisor:
Ensure that all necessary safety measures are in place at the location of the works, and coordinating between
the safety officers in order to have a full coverage of the working site.

QA/QC Engineers:
Continuously monitor all the work activities to ensure that it’s executed according to the procedures detailed
above and within accepted tolerances and complying with the project specifications.
3. DEFINITIONS / ABBREVIATION / REFERENCES

3.1 Definitions & Abbreviation

SH&E Safety, Health & Environment

PMC Project management consultant

QCS Qatar Construction specifications 2014

ITP Inspection Test Plan

PPE Personal Protective equipment

IFC Issue for construction

BS British Standard

EDC Engineering Design Consultant

KAHRAMAA Qatar General Electricity and water Corporation

ASHGHAL Qatar Public Works Authority

MS Method statement

PQP Project Quality Plan

PMT Permit To Work

RA Risk assessment

RFI Request for information

SH&E Safety, Health & Environment

SD Shop Drawings

TBT Tool Box Talk

3.2 References

Project specifications for Electrical Works Division 16

Latest approved IFC drawings All related drawings

Approved Shop drawings All related drawings

Schematic diagram ES-007 , ES-001A , ES-001B, ES-

002 ,ES-003

Project Specification for Street Lights Division 16 - Section 16120

QCS QCS 2014

4. RESOURCES

4.1 Manpower

 Site engineers
 Supervisors
 Forman
 Labours
 Helper
 Drivers and operators
 Welders

4.2 Plant and Equipment

 Full set of electrician tools box

 Hydraulic cable cutter set
 Hydraulic crimping tools set
 Multi-meter
 Earth resistance tester
 Earth Impedance test set
 Insulation resistance tester
 Spanner sets
 Earthing kit
 Spirit levels
 Earth drilling machine

4.3 Materials

 Earth Rod
 Earth Conductor (Green/ Yellow) – PVC Insulated copper cable
 Bare Copper Tape
 Earth Bus bar
 Earth Pit
 All Earthing Accessories
Note:

 Material shall be approved by the Engineer/PMC prior to use/Placement on site.

 Material inspection request shall be raised to inspect the material by QC and PMC representative
as per approved ITP and MAR.
 Approved materials to be segregated and stored at warehouse at specific place and then shifted to
site as required.

 Copy of IR-Material shall be available at DC for record.

5. HEALTH / SAFETY / ENVIRONMENTAL PROVISIONS

5.1 Health and Safety

The health and safety activities are to be in accordance with the relevant Health, Safety and Environmental
requirements.

 Make sure all employees are Safety inducted before they can work on site.
 Make sure employees take the right equipment with them on visits. Check they have been trained
and know how to use it.
 Keep available, records of hazards on particular sites. Make sure all relevant people are notified.
 Make sure a supply of the right equipment is available.
 Helmets, steel capped high angle shoes, Safety goggles, High visibility jackets, face masks,
overalls should be appropriate and in good condition.
 Assess the risks of manual handling before going to the site and look at the materials being used
or stored.
 Lighting devices shall be set up at the work area and ensure the required Lux available as per
QCS 2014 during night shift
 The lifting area should be barricaded and appropriate signs boards to be fixed to warn and avoid
the unauthorized entry.
 Copies of drivers/operator’s license vehicle’s registration and security passes to be submitted to
Company safety department before commencing the work.
 All moving crane/equipment shall have reverse horn. All major equipment and crane shall be tested
and certified by Third Party prior to mobilization to site.
 Ample and unobstructed passage shall be maintained at all times in and around the truck loading
and lifting space.
 All equipment movement at job site must be controlled by third party certified rigger/banks man.
 Trained, Competent and Authorized Supervision present at all times to ensure workers are safely
working on site

5.2 Personnel Protective Equipment Requirements

 Safety Helmet
 Safety Goggles
 Safety Boots
 High Visibility Vest
 Hand Gloves
 Ear Plugs
5.3 Information to Personnel
HSE knowledge shall be disseminated through:

 SH&E Site Safety Inductions

 Ensure STARRT and/or RAMS are discussed with the work group prior to works commencing
 Safety toolbox talks
 Environmental toolbox talks
 SH&E training records / Toolbox attendance register
 Training courses (Internal and Third party Training)
 Group discussions of Method Statement and Job Hazard Analysis
 SH&E Bulletin /SH&E Site Notice Boards
 SH&E Personnel site instructions
 Site Engineers, Site Supervisors and Site Foreman

Dissemination of HSE information shall be exercised by enforcing the application of edifying approaches at
site that culminates in the full comprehension of the job hazard/ risk assessment.
 6. SEQUENCE OF WORKS

6.1 Preparation of Work

Before commencement of earthing system installation, following activities are required to be carried out:

 Check the material to be used is as per the approved submittal

 Check the locations marked earth pit are as per approved drawings.
 Check approved drawings for proper coordination with other disciplines using latest information
received in specifications & drawings.
 Check the correct tools / equipment is available.
 Check the work area is clean and safe.
 Ensure all the safety devices / Equipment like safety belt, goggles are available before starting the
work.

6.1 General Installation Procedure

• The site electrical engineer prepares the permit to work prior to start any activities. Permit to work
requirements shall be reviewed and discussed prior to commencement of the works via tool box
Talks/ STARRT Card Talks. PTW will be at work site at all times while the work is in progress.
• Prior to start the installation for Earthing system, mobilization of materials and equipment and the
required number of manpower deployed to start the specific activities at site.
• All the materials to be used are approved as per Material Submittal.
• Prior to installation, established and marked the exact locations of Earthing electrodes as per the
approved shop drawings.
• Provide temporary supports and platforms, scaffoldings and access ladders, wherever applicable.
• The entire work shall be done in every respect of a workman like and substantial manner.
• The Earthing System to be tested after all the installation works have been completed.
6.1 Installation of Earthing System
 Toolbox talk will be conducted before starting the work. Only trained & competent electricians will
do the work.
• Pre-installation checklist shall be provided
• Ensure all relevant specification clause points are incorporated for Earthing System.
• Ground rod locations shall be checked against the approved layout drawings to ensure correct
positioning .
• Each earth electrode shall be installed vertically to the required depth in a pre-drilled hole and
compaction to be applied after backfilling.
• Depth of rods: Top of earth rod shall not exceed 300mm below grade level/ finished floor level,
unless otherwise indicated. Each electrode shall be driven to a depth such that it penetrates the
summer water table by a minimum of 2 meters.
• Earth Electrode system to provide impedance to earth of 1 ohm (max). Soil resistivity test/s shall
be conducted to determine the number of earth electrodes.
• Underground earthing conductors will be buried at least 600mm below grade.
• All Electrical Equipment will be inspected to ensure that the earth bonding facilities are installed
and located as per the approved shop drawing.
• The termination of earth cable will be inspected to ensure the crimping, exothermic welding or
bolting is secure and where applicable, protected against corrosion.

6.1 Earth Resistance Test

 The Earth Electrode resistance will be checked using a Calibrated and Certified Earth resistance
tester. ERT instrument shall be operated by a competent trained individual.
 Prior to testing, the electrode system will be disconnected from the earth grid.
 The current spike will be driven to 20cm depth at a point 15m from the perimeter of the electrode
network and the potential spike driven midway, in a straight line, between the current spike and the
connection to the electrode network.
 The terminal E of the instrument will be connected to the electrode under test.
 The terminal “C” will be connected to the remote current spike rod.
 Terminal “P” will be connected to the remote potential spike rod.
 The first resistance reading R1 to be recorded.
 The potential spike will be moved to a point 2.5m closer to the electrode network and the reading
R2 to be recorded.
 The potential spike will be moved to a point 2.5m farther away from the original location of the
potential spike and the reading R3 to be recorded.
 The three readings will be compared and the average value will be calculated to get the earth rod
resistance value.
 The cable connection from the Earth rod to the earth bar or grid will be tested to ensure network
continuity if applicable.
 LA-PLAGE (SOUTH)
CHECK LIST FOR
INSTALLATION OF EARTHING SYSTEM

Ref. Dwg. No. IR No:

Location/Building Inspection

Type of Material /
Date:
Structure

SR. ITEM TO BE CHECK MEQ UCE MZP

Check all material used for installation are new/ undamaged and
have approved material submittals.
1

Check drawings used for installations of Earthing System are

approved shop drawings.
2

3 Check Installation of electrical raceways, trays and accessories

4 Check all plant and equipment such as, Street Lighting, Manholes
etc. are bonded rigidly to the earthing network .

5 Verify Equipment and components are located, mounted and

orientated as shown in approved shop drawings and door details.

6 Ensure all cables and terminal strips in junction, pull and outlet
boxes, terminal cabinets, and equipment enclosures are correctly
indentified
 7 Ensure the surfaces of the materials to be jointed/ cadweld for final
connection to the earthing rods are thoroughly clean.

8 Verify all cable terminations are correct and secure.

9 Test continuity and insulation resistance of installed cables.

Ensure that testing of Lightning Protection system are completed

and test values are acceptable/ recorded and witnessed by the
10
Consultant.

11 Check and ensure that manufacturer’s instructions are followed and

complied with (where applicable).

Inspection Comments:

MEQ UCE MZP

Name / Signature / Date Name / Signature / Date Name / Signature / Date

 INSPECTION
Activity: Earthing Works ITP No.
& TEST PLAN

Project Ref. Inspection by

Inspection or
No. Stage/Activity Test Frequency Or/ Record
Contrac Sub-Con UCE MZP
(Guideline Ref.)
t Ref.
1 Submittals
 Review of
Prior to start Shop Drawings Submittal
1.1 Shop Drawings Shop Drawing IFC Drawing H H S
work Approved
Submittal

Review of Method QCS2014,

Prior to start Method Statement Submittal
1.2 Method Statement Statement IFC Drawing and H H S
work Approval Forms
Submittal BOQ

Review of Method
Prior to start Material Submittal Approval
1.3 Material Submittal Statement BOQ H H S
work Forms
Submittal

2 Preparation

Verify that work

permits obtained from
Concerned authorities
Project Prior to start Project
2.1 prior to W H S
Commencement of work Specification
Specification
any activity

3 Execution

Prior to start Material Approval

3.1 Delivery Of Material Material Approval
work W H S

Eatrhing Material 100% QCS 2014

3.2 IR CI W S
Inspection Inspection

Earth cable, Earth Pit and

Earth Rods installed correctly 100% CI W S
3.3 as per the approved shop
IR IR
Inspection
drawing
Project CI W S
3.4 Depth and size of earth IR 100%
cables and Earth Rods are Specification
Inspection
correct
 QCS 2014

Prepared by Name: Hosam Signature: Date 20/12/2017

Approved by Name: Signature: Date:

Note: The underline Nos indicate incorporated amendments made to previous revision

H = Hold Point (IR), W = Witness point (WPN), S = Surveillance, CI = Contractor's Inspection, R= Record Review
 Risk Assessment For LA-PLAGE (SOUTH)
Earthing System
Risk Ratng Residual Risk
Item Actvites Hazard / Risk Who is at Risk Necessary Control Measures Acton By
S F Rating S F Rating

1 Instruction, Information,  Incompetent or
Training and untrained person/
Supervision inadequate
documentation
 Misinformation/Inadequ
ate information
Operators
 Poor communication
 Careless and unsafe
behavior
Workers, 2 1 2  Ensure all new employees/workers undergone Safety Induction training. 1 1 1
Supervisor,  SARRT and/or RAMS discussed to all persons involved in the task prior to
works commencing.
Visitor,
 Trained, Competent and Authorized Supervision present at all times to
Drivers/
ensure employees/workers are adhering to manual handling safe working
procedure.
 Mobile equipment operator has appropriate 3rd party certificate for type
of equipment used and a valid Qatar driving license and is authorized to
operate the equipment and a Qualified, Competent and Authorized 3 rd
party rigger is present. Project
 Trained, Competent and Authorized Banksman to be mobilized where Manager
mobile equipment is working near people, structures. i.ie. reversing or
transporting loads that restrict the driver’s vision
Site Engineer.
 As a minimum the following information should be communicated to
workforce;
o Permit required for work (PTW) HSE

o Emergency arrangements and contact numbers

o Welfare and first aid arrangements Foreman
o Restricted / permit required areas
o Appointed persons
 Visiting drivers should be made aware of their Health and Safety
responsibilities;i.e. attend QSS induction and obtain a visitors pass prior
to entry
 Qualified, Competent and Authorized mobile equipment operator(s).
 Risk Ratng Residual Risk
Item Actvites Hazard / Risk Who is at Risk Necessary Control Measures Acton By
S F Rating S F Rating

2 Use of hand tools Chances of scratches in hand
Injury from sharp edges /
skinning objects
 Employs 3 2 2  Selection and physical fitness of personal for manual works Project Manager 2 1 2
carrying out to
task supervisors  Deploy physically fit and trained workforce
 TBT on safe use of hand tools Site Engineer.
 Provision of adequate PPEs
 Provision of good tools for the best performance HSE

Foreman
 Risk Ratng Residual Risk
Item Actvites Hazard / Risk Who is at Risk Necessary Control Measures Acton By
S F Rating S F Rating

3 4 3 4 Selection of good vehicle Project Manager 1 1 1

Trailer operation for conveying
poles
 Employs carrying
Slips , trips and fall  physically fitness of driver
out to task
Hazard to handle
supervisors  adequate rest breaks Site Engineer.
vehicle injury due
to fall of material  Deploy competent driver
on ground / hitting
 Follow traffic rules
other vehicles/ HSE
pedestrians  Follow bank man signals

 Secure the load properly

Foreman
 Avoid rash driving and unwanted maneuvering

 Do not park the vehicle in uneven surfaces

 Follow instruction from traffic warden

 Provision of adequate supervision

4 3 4  Fitness’of the operator 2 2 2

4Lifting operation using mobile crane Vehicle hard to E Employs carrying out Project Manager
/ trucks mounted crane handle  Adequate rest breaks
to task supervisors  Lifting operation should be planned and carried out under the supervision of a
Hit by the load competent person Site Engineer.

Failure of suspended  Ensure the competency of the operator

load  Do not use damaged web sling HSE
 Ensure the weight of the load should be within the SWL
Collapse of crane
 Never lift the load over the person
Foreman
Failure of lifting  Avoid lifting during night
accessories  No one to be allowed to stand under the suspended load

5 Working at height  Fail from height
 Injury caused by failing out
object
supervisors
 Use of appropriate access equipment MEWP , mini tower /scaffold , podium /
Employs carrying 2 2 2 Project Manager 1 1 1
safety steps hops ups , etc
to task  Use of safety harness and fall prevention
 Training / certification where required
Site Engineer.
 Schedule inspection certification
 Visual checks
 Use of appropriate PPE , hard hat , safety shoes etc
HSE
 Rungs and side rails are not to be missing

Foreman

 Avoid manual handing where possible

6 Material storage  Musculoskeletal Employs carrying 3 2 3 Project Manager 2 1 1
disorders  The rate of manual handling should not be set by a machine , supervisor or
out to task colleague ,
 Cuts abrasions and Site Engineer.
 The time to carry out manual handing tasks should be extended by taking
fractures slip , trip fall supervisors
breaks , or by alternated them with other tasks so that the muscles have time
to recover HSE
 Back injury

 Sharp objects Foreman

Assessment carried out by: KOROD