Al Qooz Contracting LLC

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METHOD STATEMENT SURVEYING AND SETTING OUT

1. Introduction and Scope

This method statement provides the controlled sequences of work, methodology and safety precautions
that will be used to complete the Surveying and setting out works. The content of this method statement
reflects the findings of the relevant risk assessment.

2. Location of Activity
outside of the building.

3. Scope of Work.
The method statement covers all activities related to the Surveying and setting out works.

General Description

The purpose of this Method Statement is to give a general outline of the methodology that will be used
for Surveying and setting out works at, The WTC to identify the risk associated during the Surveying
and setting out works and to identify the quality control system to ensure full compliance with the
client’s requirements and as per the project specification.

The works shall be executed in accordance with the following methodology and sequence;

1.Preliminary requirements prior to survey

 Ensure that the survey instruments used for survey and setting out operation have been
checked and calibrated for accuracy by approved TPI agencies and the survey
instruments shall be calibrated once in a year or whenever there is a doubt on the
accuracy of the instruments.

 Before commencement of works, the topography approved survey reports and Drawings
shall be reviewed and issued to the survey team to proceed the activity. In case of any
concerns shall be brought to the notice to the employer representative. Prepare records of
the existing state of the site with particular reference to any such discrepancies and
corrective actions shall be taken as directed by the employer representative.

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2.Ensure that following works are carried out and recorded

 The original survey Datum or T.B.M. has been transferred to the site referenced and
protected and any other stations used for setting out are recorded on a site setting out
record drawing.

 Preliminary checks are carried out against defined drawing levels to ensure that entrances
and site boundaries are related to the existing conditions.

 Any temporary works shall interfere with the setting out of survey stations and if
necessary, suitable provisions shall be made to offset and allow for relocation, this will
be informed officially to employer representative for approval.
 Ensure that all survey work is approved by Contractor representative.
 All deviations and corrections form original drawing and scope will be incorporated in
ASBUILT documents.

3.Ensure that following works are carried out and recorded

 Prior to starting out the survey the reference drawing / layout shall be checked for
corresponding coordinates and requested levels.

 The lay out for the any structures will be carried out with respect to the approved B.M.

 The layout reference mark up pegs will be installed at a suitable distance away from actual
working area so as to protect them from any disturbances.

 The reference peg marks shall be crosschecked by closing the traverse for a particular
structure/area.

 After completion of surveys for each area, the same shall be checked by Dodsal Area Engineer
and employer authorized representative for witness and approval.

 The fixed survey points shall only be referred for actual execution of work

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4. Responsibility

 Project Engineer:

The Project Manager and the Construction Manager have the responsibility for the overall operations of
this statement. The Project Manager and Construction Manager have the responsibility to implement the
Method statement and to delegate the responsibility to a Site Engineer and the QC Engineer to directly
supervise the work on site. The site Engineer is responsible for ensuring that all the works are executed
in accordance with the specified requirements.
The Project Manager will be responsible for the following.

 Plan and schedule the jobs, determine priorities, control workload, inspect projects and keep sufficient time
records for workflow and outputs.
 Performs technical responsibilities and make decisions to a substantial extent.
 Reviews and interprets proposed designs, drawings, and specifications for appropriateness to required
function and/or standard and initiates revisions.
 Ensure that project operations are in compliance with design specifications
 To provide all the necessary information to the site team.
 Engineer/Supervisor in charge to conduct a toolbox meeting and communicate both the Method Statement
& Risk Assessment to the workers before commencement of the activity.
 All safety precautions shall be followed as per established project safety procedure.
 Only experienced and skilled labour shall be engaged for carrying out screed work.
 People involved in the construction work shall wear PPE such as safety helmets, safety shoes, safety harness,
gloves safety glass, mask etc.as required.
 All Hose pipe joints are properly connected and tied with clips.
 Safety officer shall check and ensure that all safety precautions are followed.
 All the safety equipment’s shall be periodically inspected and checked for its durability before using them to
labor.
 Manual handling procedures to be followed
 Any incident or near miss incident shall be reported immediately to the concerned safety officer.

Site Supervisor:

The Site supervisor will be responsible for the following

 Distribution of the responsibilities to his site team.

 To provide all necessary information to his site team.
 To ensure that the works are carried out in accordance with the WMS and RA.
 To ensure the MS, ITP, & RA is communicated to the Forman and the site working team on a regular basis to
ensure that the proper work method is followed.
 To check and verify that the works completed complies with the specification prior to requesting inspection
by the consultant
 To ensure that inspections are carried out by the consultant through the main contractor’s QA/QC Engineer
prior to the next phase of activities
 To review and discuss any request that might be raised by the site working team.
 Primarily ensure that the job is being carried out to the approved WMS and ITP.

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Foreman:

The Forman supervisor will be responsible for the following

 To provide the Site supervisor with daily progress reports and discuss with him planned works for the next
day.
 To ensure that all safety measures are maintained at site and workers have proper training for following all
current safety guidelines and housekeeping in accordance with the Main Contractors Safety Officer.
 To ensure good housekeeping is practiced and proper tools are being used by the site team.
 To ensure that all persons involved in the works are aware of their duties, and that they have enough
understanding of safety procedures.
 To conduct frequent toolbox meeting on safety awareness and to maintain a log of all meetings for
inspection.
 To keep a record of all toolbox talks.
 Liaises with the required personnel at the site for the required inspections with regards to safety.
 Attends all the safety coordination meetings.
 Ensure that the basic and activity specific PPE is worn regularly by the site working team.

5. Equipment Requirements

The requirements that will be engaged for Surveying and Settingout work will be as follows:
 Site In-charge.
 Charge Hand.
 Surveyor.
 Operator.
 Skilled Labour.
 Unskilled Labour.

6. Health and Safety

Strictly followed as per the manufacturer’s Health and Safety recommendations for handling and use of the
materials. Ensure all involved personnel shall be aware of the same.

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