Al Qooz Contracting LLC

Specialized Civil & Electro-Mechanical Contractors

METHOD STATEMENT PLASTERING

1. Introduction and Scope

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

2. Location of Activity
Inside the building.
3. Scope of Work.
The method statement covers all activities related to the application of plastering work.

General Description

The purpose of this Method Statement is to give a general outline of the methodology that will be used
for plastering work at, The WTC to identify the risk associated during the plastering work 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. Preparation.

Clean the surface and remove any dust, contaminated materials on plaster bases and substrates for direct
application of plaster, removing loose material and substances that may impair the work. Form ties and
other obstruction shall be removed or trimmed back even with the surface of the solid base
Before plastering starts, dampen, by spraying water concrete dash coat surfaces that are to receive plaster
with clean water.

Apply the first code of rust code on the surface of the wall then start applying plaster

Start the mixing of weberpremix sp11 with water in mixing machine after properly mixing apply it on the
surface of the wall

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5. 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.

6. Equipment Requirements
The requirements that will be engaged for Screed works will be as follows:
 Line dory
 Plumb bob
 Sprit level
 Trowel
 Shovel
 Mixture plaster machine
 Wheel barrow
 Bucket
 Wood float
 Straight edge
 Scaffolding
 Concrete grinder/polisher

7. 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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