METHOD STATEMENT FOR WATER SUPPLY

SCHEME,THQ SAMAHNI
DISTRICT BHIMBER, AZAD KASHMIR

Project Name: Water Supply Scheme,THQ Samahni, District Bhimber,AJK

Employer: Govt of AJK through Chief Engineer South, Building/PHE circle.

Muzaffarabad

Contractor: Subhan Construction Company

Site Location: Samahni ,District Bhimber , AJK

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INDEX

1. Purpose
2. Scope of work
3. General Flow Chart
4. Construction Procedure
4.1.1. Preparation
4.1.2. Earth work
4.1.3. Compaction, Anti-termite and Lean Concrete Work
4.1.4. Reinforcement work
4.1.5. Form work
4.1.6. Concrete Work
4.1.7. Masonry Work
4.1.8. Structural Steel and Roofing Work
4.1.9. CGI sheets and Roofing Work
4.1.10. Finishing Work
4.1.11. Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing work
4.1.12. Testing and Trial Run
5. Organization chart
6. Site Management
7. Inspection and Quality Control
8. Site Management
9. Security
10. Sub-Contractors
11. Manual Handling
12. Emergency Procedures
13. Personal Protective Equipment
14. Documentation
15. Alteration and Modification of Method Statement
16. Hygiene and Welfare Facilities (site set-up)
17. Communication and Co-operation
18. Declaration

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1. PURPOSE

The purpose of this method of statement is to define the construction procedures to

ensure that the proposed materials and workmanship to be used at “Water supply scheme,
Samahni, Dist Bhimber AJK” are complying with the condition/requirements as
stipulated in the construction specifications.

This Method Statement describes the management arrangements and systems of work to
be adopted by Subhan Construction (the Company) during civil engineering and water
supply construction operations. The document, will suffice for the majority of works
undertaken by the Company but may require alterations or addition.

2. SCOPE OF WORK
 The work to be carried out by Subhan Construction Company, upon award of
contract , comprises of works i.e Installation of Tube well, Installation of A
distribution network of G.I pipes , Construction of Weir, Construction of
Discharge Box, Construction of Alum Feeding Chamber , construction of Baffled
Flocculator. Construction of slow sand filter, Construction of Office Lab and staff
Quarter, Construction of boundary wall/Barbed wire fencing , Construction of
Ground storage tank 50000 Gallons, Construction of Ground Storage Tank 25000
Gallons, Construction of Overhead Water Tank 25000 Gallons, Construction of
Guard Room/ Pump House, Construction of Approach road, Construction of
Balancing Tank 10000 Gallons, as detailed in the contract documentation.

 The Company will confirm to the Employer that all his operatives have previous
experience of all aspects of work involved in projects of this type. Evidence of
training may be made available for inspection if required.

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 3. GENERAL FLOW CHART
Detailed topographic survey
Electrical Resistivity Survey For tube
well

Excavation for building structures/ Pipe trenches

G
e
n Footing excavation, Levelling and Compaction, Anti-termite
e
r
al
Lean Concrete; Casting & Curing

p Reinforcement & formwork fixing- Footing

r
o
c Footing concrete casting & curing
e
d
u Water proofing -Backfilling
r
e
Plinth beam- Steel fixing, Formwork, concrete casting

Columns, Walls and Slab : Reinforcement fixing + Formwork + MEP + Casting + Curing

Slab: Formwork + Fixing Reinforcement + MEP + Concrete + Curing

Construction of Weir over Nullah

Brick work
+
Plastering
Construction of Ground Water tanks and OHT
+
Flooring
Installation of G.I piping network, pumps, testing and
commissioning

Boundary Wall + Barbed wire/ fencing + Approach Road

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3. Excavation work:

4. CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURE
The work procedure is described as follows;
4.1.1. PREPARATION
Temporary yard such as stockpile and fabrication yard for building work shall be
prepared within the site after soil improvement. Location and plan shall be
considered to avoid traffic and congestions during mobilization of materials,
machines and obstruction to construction during the course of different activities
in the site.
It is necessary to set up a fabrication yard in order to carry out the fabrication of
Reinforcing bars, form work, steel frames and so on. And also, those fabricated,
cast, assembled products will be temporarily stocked at the Stock yard. The yards
will be graded flat at the designated area and with adequate drainage.
Joint survey with the Engineer’s representative shall be carried out to establish
control points and confirm the coordinates and elevation prior to the
commencement of the construction works. After confirming the coordinates and
elevations of all the building location, survey location for piling and excavation
shall be carried out each stage of the works
4.1.2. EARTH WORK
Excavation shall be done in a safe and sequential manner on the basis of the
prepared plan drawings and in accordance with the instructions by the Engineer.
Excavation in open cutting will be carried out after initial topographic survey
.Once the site is levelled adequately, Site layout of the building will be carried
out. Excavation in open cutting and excavation in foundation will be carried out
using Excavator Machine. During excavation, drainage ditch shall be provided
and sloping down to sump pit to prevent flooding within the work area in case
rain occurs. Earth excavation with sloped roof and surface drainage to avoid
scouring off part of excavation pit. Unsuitable material and waste matters shall be
removed from site to the waste yard in accordance with the specification
requirements.
Backfilling work
Backfilling work shall be carried out after casting of Foundations in accordance
with the drawings and approval sought from employer.
Approved suitable material should be used for backfilling. Compaction standard
shall be employed in the execution of this work. Fill materials shall be distributed
evenly to the backfill area to a specified thickness of compaction = 150 mm thick
and compacted by portable compactor to a specified compaction factor. Sprinkle
water to the earth fill in compliance with the allowable moisture contents
specified before start compaction. Every layer shall be tested for compaction to
assure that this particular work is checked and complied with the governing
specification.
4.1.3. COMPACTION, ANTI-TERMITE AND LEAN WORK

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 After excavation, the bottom surface of pit shall be compacted to not less
than 95% of maximum dry density by vibratory plate compactor and the slope
shall be trimmed off to avoid collapse of pit wall.

Termite proofing will be carried out by spraying Anti- termite chemical from a
manufacturer as mentioned in list of approved materials according to the
instructions of Engineer in charge.

Lean concrete will be poured to level and layout in accordance with the reference
drawings. Pouring process shall be carried out in the presence of employer’s
Engineer in charge.

4.1.4. Reinforcement work

Manufacturer of reinforcing bar shall be proposed to the Engineer for

accreditation and approval in accordance with the list of approved materials. No
deliveries shall be accepted for use without decision by the engineer. Every
delivery of reinforcing bar supply for construction, the quantity and physical
properties shall be checked by the Contractor. The quality shall be confirmed by
checking mill certificate issued by the manufacturer through the comparison of
the laboratory test result of specimen taken from the different kinds of diameter in
the delivered product.
 Steel Round bar & deformed bar shall be 40 ksi and 60 ksi- (Yield
strength) as specified in contract documents
Reinforcement storage before fabrication
− Reinforcement will be stored in a warehouse area at site with adequate
protection from getting rusty, or protected from any element that would affect its
quality condition as specified.
− Storing will be organized by category, type, grade and diameter. As a rule, the
end of each bar had been painted to differentiate the different grades.
− Reinforcing steel that are rejected have to be stored in a separate place away
from where it was accepted, before sending back to the supplier.
Reinforcement fabrication process
1. Reinforcement fabrication and storage.
− Workers will fabricate the bar according to the information mentioned on the
label, and fabricated bars will be stored systematically according to their
structural usage per work unit mentioned on their label (Work Unit, structure,
drawing, category, type, diameter, grade…).
− All precautions will be taken to avoid damage and bending the steel bars during
storage, loading and transportation to the site. The bars should be protected from
the rust by storage on wooden platform, crates or elevated trestles.
2. Installation at site.
− The reinforcement installation will be in accordance with the drawings, the
General Technical Specifications, and the Employer requirements (cover, spacer
blocks, reinforcement continuity and tolerances).

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 − Before any pouring, all the reinforcement shall be inspected and accepted by
the Engineer or the owner’s representative.
The foreman on site will correct any deviation out of tolerances immediately upon
notice before filling the inspection request.

4.1.5. FORMWORK

 Formwork Set-Up :
Blinding concrete shall be installed prior to placing formwork. Form made of
plywood or steel shall be cleaned on all its surfaces in contact with concrete shall
be treated or painted with oil prior to the installation. Installation shall be made
precisely on the lines and grades using string, spirit level, survey instrument etc.
Forms shall be kept firmly in position by putting tie rods or external support. Tie
rods support shall be so arranged and distributed and strong enough to withstand
the pressure during casting concrete.

 Construction method
− Foundations shall be constructed first and then columns to the plinth beam
bottom level.
. − Establish accurate centerline axis and level for the layout of foundations,
columns, beams, and floors, before installing forms.
− Form should be adequately supported or braced to avoid movements or
displacement during casting concrete. Bolt connector or any acceptable pre-
fabricated support system is essential.
− Check the alignment of formwork by stretching a cord along edges of installed
forms
− For additional supports, Iron and tension cable can be used as supports in the
installation of forms of column footings. Check the establish centreline for
accuracy to avoid deviations.
− Staging and scaffolding support system is to be utilized for beams and slab
forms, and they are installed at the same time. During installation regular
checking of lines and grades shall be made to ensure the evenness and
straightness of slabs and beams during construction.
− Position Steel and wood joist supports and bracings is utilized for forms of
concrete structures. Jacks are installed at top and base of supports for adjusting
height or length, all bases of support should be propped by a piece of wooden
material to prevent settlement.
− All supporting columns and bracings should be anchored, hold and connect
together to become stable frame system to secure structures during concreting.

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4.1.6 CONCRETE WORK
Material
The class of concrete for each section of the works shall comply with
specifications as per ASTM Standards.

Design mix shall be submitted and approved by the engineer and trial mix shall be
conducted to confirm the compression strength and satisfy the specification. In
general, concrete must be casted within 60 minutes from mixing to placing. The
concrete temperature shall be below 35⁰C as specified at the point of pouring.
Other measures to keep the concrete temperature low is to keep the aggregates
and water cool, or arrange early morning pouring to avoid casting daytime which
has high humidity condition.

Construction Method :
+ Concrete Pouring and Treatment requirements:
- Do not change position, bend shape of reinforcement, position of formwork and
thickness of concrete cover.
- Do not use vibrator to displace horizontally the concrete mix
-Tremie pipe shall be utilized when pouring concrete beyond manual reach or
above ground to avoid segregation of the ready mix concrete during pouring and
maximum falling height be 1.5m.
-Use concrete spacer between formwork and reinforcement to avoid displacement
of reinforcement during concrete placement.
- Concrete shall be continuously poured until one component is finished to avoid
cold joints.
- Structural components such as column, wall which is higher than 1.5m shall be
provided with openings at 1.5m maximum vertical spacing to avoid concrete from
segregation during pouring and to abide by the standard height of pour of 1.5
meters. - Use concrete vibrator to compact mix, vibration time shall be from 20 to
30 seconds. Use trowel to level the concrete surface.
- If the concreting is too large in quantity that one time pouring is impossible,
proper construction joints shall be provided in accordance with the specification.
These joints shall be located at places that have minimum effect of moment and
shear, usually located at 1/3 or 2/3 points of the span of the structure or refer to
the specifications on construction joints. Before casting the remaining portion
roughened surface to ensure bonding with new concrete.
- Concrete shall be poured in layers from 20-30cm then vibrate in accordance
with the specified time. Number of vibrator depends on the concreting area, at
least 3 stand-by vibrators in every concreting location as back up for conked out
units.
- Concrete for slab shall be levelled right after pouring. Pre cast concrete pieces
for level control points shall be provided and removed before casted concrete gets
hard.

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 -Concrete Curing:
24 hours after Casting. All concrete shall be cured by either spraying water
directly or spraying water on a mat placed on the concrete surface. Water curing
by sprinkling process, shall be repeated whenever the water dries up and maintain
the concrete wet for a period of 7 days.

-Concrete Finishing:

Upon removing formworks, concrete surface shall be finished, repaired of any

defects to ensure evenness and uniformity in colour. All concrete surfaces shall be
free from any irregularities. A waterproofing coat may also be applied to a
selected location as specified.
- Testing and Check for Acceptance:
Concrete specimens for strength test shall be obtained in every 20 m³ batch group,
and taken at the same time and place. Test sample standard dimensions are
Ø=150mm x h= 300mm cylinder.

4.1.7. MASONRY WORK

Material Sample and technical data’s of brick / block shall be submitted to the
Engineer for approval. Bricks between column and lintel supports shall be
arranged in accordance with the specification and drawings.
The mortar composition is the mixture of cement, sand and water by correct
proportion specified. The mixing and kneading is to be done by manual mixing.
Adequate and sufficient application of mortar for horizontal joints shall be
applied, and bricks shall be wetted before laying. The mortar for vertical joints
shall be filled up by trowel during brick laying and the ends of the brick must be
“buttered” to enhance firm connection. Excess mortar that came out on the
surface shall be scrape out with a trowel. All horizontal and vertical joints shall
have full mortar coverage. The mortar squeezed from the joints shall be flushed
with the adjoining installed bricks. Finish joints to face work after mortar has
begun to stiffen by square raking. Follow specified standard for the maximum
layer of bricks installation per day.

Work preparation:
After removing formwork of slab, floor cleaning shall be done for marking.
 Survey group shall re-establish center line, ink marks shall be applied to a re-
located margin lines of brick walls on columns and slabs.
 Adjust deviated anchor bars that will connect to brick walls.
 Mobilize bricks, cement, mortar, water, scaffolding to construction area.
 Construction order
Brick work shall be constructed from bottom to top process, main walls shall be
laid first followed by partition walls.
 Boundary walls shall be built first followed by partition wall.

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  Checking: Check regularly the verticality and straightness during brick
laying by ruler and plumb. Stretched cord to both ends to ensure brick
laying course are in straight line.
4.1.8. STRUCTURAL STEEL & ROOFING WORK
Material and Receiving Manufacturer of steel materials shall be proposed to the engineer
for approval prior to procurement and delivery. All steel materials delivered to the
fabrication shop, shall be inspected and checked by the recipient. Delivery dockets, mill
certificates, quantity and physical property checking of the material shall be performed
before unloading. Inferior and substandard materials are rejected and prevented from
unloading. The material technical data’s from the mill certificate shall be confirmed by
conducting laboratory test on sample taken from the delivered materials. Usage of the
material depends on the test result for the specified stress requirements.
Shop Fabrication
Prior to fabrication, shop drawings shall be submitted to the engineer for approval.
Bended steel members shall conform to the approved shop drawing. In order to maintain
quality and minimise the installation and assembly period, painting must be done in the
fabrication yard
Erection work Detailed erection sequence for each structure approved by the Engineer
shall be acquired prior to erection. Mobile cranes if required will be used for the erection.
Temporary bracings shall be prepared before column erection in order to maintain the
verticality and alignment. After checking proper alignment, fasten these steel members
by connectors of high strength bolt and tighten it according to its specified torque
moment requirement by using torque wrench or special tightening hand tool. Touch up
paint will be applied to all scratched surfaces to restore its required texture surfaces.
4.1.9. CGI sheets and Roofing Work
The material for metal roofing , including shop drawing requirement for this work shall
be submitted to Engineer for approval. The material shall be fabricated based on the
approved shop drawings submitted to the manufacturer. Basic Steps for installation of
CGI sheet roofing is explained below.
Step 1: Establish the grids and elevations based on the standard procedure in executing
this work item or relevant acceptable method through markings using stretched string or
wire along its grid or elevation.
Step 2: Fixing CGI sheets onto purlin and girt using self-tapping screws.
Step 3: Sealant shall be applied at proper wrapped portion based on the manufacturer’s
shop drawing
Step 4: Fix flashings, trims, gutters, down spout pipes and louvers.
Occupational Health And Safety Control for Steel Structure Work.
Everybody who will carry out the works shall use all the necessary protective or safety
gears and abide by the occupational health and safety control plan of the project to avoid
the occurrence of accident and minimize the potential cause of hazard. Working areas
shall be provided with warning devices signage’s or barriers , and frequently checked by
Safety Engineer during work time.
Ensure all vehicles and equipment is safe and fully efficient, guarded and equipped with
safety devices and has been subjected to necessary test.

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Make sure that operators, drivers and attendants will only concern themselves on the
equipment for which they have been thoroughly trained. Check working efficiency of
equipment for its intended purpose, and its valid registration and calibration certificates.
Safety lifelines shall be provided to all elevated work areas to enhance connection point
safety harness or belts used by workers, especially to a location where scaffolding
impossible. All workers working higher than 1.5 meters must wear a safety harness or
belt. The safety line manufacturer's recommendations for use shall be strictly followed.
4.1.10. FINISHING WORK
 Door & Window works
Doors, louvers and windows shall be of the approved ones and in compliance with the
specification. Installations shall be made in accordance with the schedule to keep
finishing work in sequence and to avoid lapping of activities that cause delay or damage
impact to other finishing work. Installed doors, louvers and windows shall be keep
protected to avoid damages caused by other ongoing finishing works and other parties.
 Plastering
The thickness and mix proportion of mortar for plastering or rendering shall be in
accordance with the specification and the mixing and kneading process is to be done
manually or by portable mixer. Cement shall be of the standard ordinary Portland cement
and sand, sourced out from land or river and shall be approved by the Engineer.
 Tiling
Tile material and shop drawing for tile layout or arrangement shall be submitted to
engineer for approval. Prior to tile laying concrete surface where tile is laid shall be
cleaned, free from dust, oil, grease and other elements that would affect quality of tile bed
mortar. Bed mortar of specified mix proportion (1:3) is placed and spread evenly with a
minimum thickness of 10mm over the area to be tiled. Tiles are then laid over the evenly
applied bed mortar until it adhere firmly inplace.Tile gaps shall be filled up with grout of
approved type or as specified in the plan. After grouting tiled area shall be cleaned from
excess grout to keep the work clean as specified.
 Painting
Paint material shall be of the approved one in accordance with specification. Surface
preparation before painting shall conform to the manufacturer’s instruction to each kind
of paint material. Number of coat, dry film thickness shall comply with the approved
paint schedule. Where required, final coat shall be carried out, after or almost all of the
work nearby is completed to minimize damage.
 Ceiling Work
The material for ceiling shall be submitted to the engineer for approval. Shop drawing for
ceiling layout and arrangement plan shall be approved by the Engineer. And proper
coordination to M/E works shall be made to avoid lapping of works that cause delay in
executing the work. Hangers shall be installed, fastened and fixed properly under the
concrete slab or steel structural members. Then thin gauge and light steel frame is
installed to enhance level adjustments’ required. M&E works above ceiling shall be
completed before installing the ceiling frame. Deflections or damage on the T-runner
frame shall be repaired prior to installation of the gypsum board

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 4.1.11. MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL WORK
Air Conditioning and Ventilation Work
Manufacturer and Equipment of Air Conditioning and Ventilation system including shop
drawing plans and all schematic layouts for these works shall be submitted to the
Engineer for approval. All slots in exterior walls intended for pipe crossing shall be made
impervious. Shop drawings of ceilings and walls shall reflect location of air conditioner,
ventilator and ducts, to account for the balance distribution of other equipment.
Installation of air conditioner, ventilator, air inlet and outlet, including pipes, ducts and
other related fittings shall conform as indicated in the shop drawings. Exhaust pipe/duct
shall sloped downward from inside to outside
Plumbing Work
Material and equipment for plumbing work and shop drawings shall be submitted to the
engineer for approval. Excavation and trenching of soil, preparation of sleeves on floor,
wall and beam where there are necessary in structures shall be well considered. Before
being installed, all pipes shall be thoroughly cleaned, free from any scales, burrs, rusts
and obstructions. Prefabrication, installation and jointing of pipes (including fittings) with
adhesive for PVC material, including valves, strainers, and flexible joints shall be done
carefully.

Electrical work
Material and equipment for Electrical work and shop drawings shall be submitted to the
Engineer for approval. Preparation for efficient wire or cable laying such as confirmation
of the exact locations where they are to be laid, cleaning the trenches or ducts,
scraping/brushing inside of the duct bank, pipes or conduits and so on shall be done. All
cable connections shall be made inside distribution board; pull box and outlet box etc.
and the connection shall never be exposed or inside of conduits. Cable alignment,
binding, fixing, wall penetration sealing, cable marking, cable penetration into conduits
between cable trays, ducts and Job-site junction boxes and similar shall be made
properly. Adequate press-save coupling, wire connector or press combine terminal etc.
will be used as a principle for the connection of wires and/or cables. In the case of line
pipe exceeding 30m for one section or where leading in is difficult, pull box shall be
used. Fixing method of distribution boards etc. shall be specified on the construction
drawing, and shall be fixed accordingly. The position of lighting apparatus shall be
indicated on ceiling allotted sketch in advance, taking balance with other facilities
apparatus. Fixing height of switch and socket outlet shall be shown on the shop drawing
securing the approval of the consultant and shall be fixed accordingly.

4.1.12. TESTING AND TRIAL RUN

After installation of Mechanical and Electrical equipment, test and inspection including
their record reports will be done. Trial operation shall be proceeded to adjust and check
the function of equipment.

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ORGANIZATION CHART

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 8. INSPECTION & QUALITY CONTROL
The Contractor shall submit the name and appropriate details of any independent
testing organization to the engineer for approval before any construction work for
Building commence.
Materials testing is to be carried out before delivery of materials into the site and
quality certificate shall be submitted.

9. SITE MANAGEMENT

The Company will be represented on site at all times during working hours 8.00
am – 5.00am Monday to Thursday, and 8.00am – 4.00.pm Saturday, Sunday by
an experienced construction site manager and foreman/supervisor. Should
alternative working times be needed a modification will be submitted listing all
changes.

The Company site Manager/supervisor will be responsible for ensuring that all
works carried out by the Company's employees are carried out according to this
Method Statement, Health & Safety legislation, the principal contractor's health
and safety requirements and their own safe systems of work. This will be
achieved with the assistance of induction training and toolbox talks.

Site supervisor will ensure that all work equipment is checked and certificated as
appropriate. No work equipment will be used unless it is safe and suitable for its
intended purpose.
10. SECURITY

Company will be responsible for securing the site against unauthorised entry
outside working hours.

All equipment, tools and materials supplied by the company will be placed into
safe storage whenever the site is to be left unattended.

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 Additional care will be taken by the company to ensure that loading, unloading
and other hazardous operations do not take place in areas where members of the
public and other non-construction personnel are present or may enter.

11. SUBCONTRACTORS

Where sub contractors are engaged by the Company individually on a labour only
basis, they will be treated by the Company as employees for the purposes of
health and safety management.

Sub-contractor companies will be selected after consideration of previous

contracts, references and/or responses provided to the Subhan Construction, Sub-
Contractor Assessment Questionnaire. Once selected, contractors will be provided
with a copy of our Safety Code for Sub Contractors and instructed to adhere to the
rules and conditions laid down.

12. MANUAL HANDLING

All manual handling operations carried out by Company employees will be

assessed by the groundwork’s supervisor who will advise on the methods to be
adopted. Safe manual handling techniques are provided in in line with OSHA
standards Homes employee handbook.

Full procedures for assessing manual handling tasks and ensuring safety during
manual handling operations are contained within the Company safety manual.
These will be adhered to at all times by our employees, who are given free access
to all health and safety information.

Reinforcement Steel, Structural steel members, masonry blocks, precast slabs and
other heavy roadside goods will be handled using mechanical means wherever
reasonably practicable. In some instances, two-man lifting may be appropriate and
this will be permitted only with the express permission of the supervisor.

13. TRAINING

No person will be permitted to operate any plant, machinery or equipment unless

competent and authorised to do so. Where formal training and certification is
required, copies of relevant certificates will be provided to the Employer on
request.

All persons will be made aware of the contents of this Method Statement and
instructed to work according to its requirements.

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 All site personnel working under the control of Subhan Construction Company
will receive site induction training which will include reference to the following :-

(a) The work to be carried out

(b) Emergency and first aid procedures

(c) Manual Handling

(d) Lifting operations

(e) General site safety

(f) Information on other site activities which may affect operations

Records of training will be kept using the Subhan Construction induction training
schedule form.

The Employer may also request to provide induction training to company

personnel prior to them commencing on site.

All Subhan Construction Company personnel will have the appropriate Health
and Safety training before being granted access to site.

14. EMERGENCY PROCEDURE

The evacuation/fire assembly point will be determined and advised to the Site
supervisor, who will ensure that this and all other health and safety information is
passed to persons under his control.

Minor first aid will be attended to on site. The site manager or supervisor will be
nominated as the person responsible for Company first-aid and emergency
procedures while on site. An assistant will be appointed if it is necessary for the
nominated person to leave site during working hours.

A first aid kit will be kept in the site office or van.

Company employees will be instructed to report to the appointed person if they

suffer any accident or injury whilst at work. The appointed person will in turn
notify the Employer and carry out all necessary procedures in line with the health
and safety at work regulations, and the management of health and safety at works
regulations.

All reportable accidents and dangerous occurrences will be notified to head office
and Employer.

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15. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

ALL OUR SITES ARE DESIGNATED AS HARD HAT SITES. Operatives will
therefore wear safety headgear at all times except when in welfare
accommodation.

Suitable safety footwear fitted with steel toe-protectors will be worn by all
company personnel. Casual shoes and trainers will not be permitted ay any time
when engaged in site work activities.

All personnel are required to wear high visibility clothing at all times. This
clothing must be suitable for the working environment and prevailing weather
conditions.

A supply of eye, hearing and respiratory protection and protective clothing will be
made available for use where required and according to on site conditions. The
wearing of PPE will be strictly monitored by the site manager or supervisor as
part of his supervisory duties.

A supply of working at height protection equipment is available for such activities

16. DOCUMENTATION

Where required, certificates of inspection, examination and testing of plant and

equipment will be made available for perusal.

Copies of operator licences are also available for inspection.

All necessary statutory instruments and notices will be made available by the
principal contractor.

A copy of the company safety manual will be available on site. All work will
follow the conditions laid down in the section entitled "Safe Systems of Work".

The manager/groundwork’s supervisor will carry out daily inspections of all

excavations and records the results in his site diary. Where required, records of
weekly thorough examinations will be kept in the approved manner.

17. ALTERATION AND MODIFICATION IN METHOD STATEMENT

Alterations and modifications to this Method Statement will be communicated to

the principal contractor, all employees and any other person who may be affected
by those changes.

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 No alterations or modifications to this Method Statement will be made without
prior consultation with those affected.

18. HYGIENE AND WELFARE FACILITIES

Hygiene and welfare facilities will be provided by the principal contractor, in

accordance with the requirements of the Construction (Health, Safety and
Welfare) Regulations.

Employees will be instructed to use these facilities in an appropriate manner.

19. COMMUNICATION AND COOPERATION

Prior to commencement on site, a meeting will be held and attended by all

employees. The purpose of this meeting will be to ensure that all personnel are:-

i). site inducted

ii). aware of the contents of this project method statement and risk assessment

iii). aware of the tasks which have been allocated to them and capable of
carrying them out safely

iv). aware of the activities and locations of their colleagues and other site
contractors

Wherever practicable, work will be rotated so as to provide all employees with

ongoing experience of all aspects of the work.

The acting site manager or supervisor will attempt at all times to maintain close
liaison with the Company’s Head Office. He will always endeavour not to
obstruct or delay other site activities, but only where this can be achieved without
compromising health and safety standards.

20. DECLARATION

This method statement is signed by a responsible representative of

Subhan Construction who agrees on behalf of the Company to comply
with all requirements of health and safety law, the entire contents of
this method statement, controls detailed in the risk assessment carried
out for this project and any instructions given by the safety advisers.

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Signed..........................................................................

Name........................................................

Date...........................................................

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