MOS Template - Plastering Work

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(This is a template for MS for Plastering Work. Please fill all the sections
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METHOD STATEMENT FOR

PLASTERING WORK
DOCUMENT NO.: …………………..As per KCC/Project naming Standards
JOB NO. : ---------------
(Project Name)
(Location), KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
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CLIENT OWNER
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Date Date
ISSUE STATUS
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(Name) (Name)
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QA/QC Manager Site Manager
Kil Jin Kang & Partner Const. Cont. Co. Ltd.

P. O. Box 850, Jubail 31951 Tel: +96633611950/2257/2431 Fax: +96633622162
E-mail: info@kccsa.com website: www.kccsa.com
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SECTION REV. PAGE

TITLE SECTION
NO. NO. NO.
1 SCOPE 0 3
2 REFERENCES 0 3
3 GENERAL 0 3
4 ORGANIZATION CHART 0 6
5 DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 0 7
6 TOOLS & EQUIPMENT 0 8
7 WORK PROCEDURE 0 9
8 INSPECTION 0 15
9 SAFETY ACTION PLAN 0 15
10 ATTACHMENT 0 16

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1 SCOPE
This method statement is made to enumerate the preparation and application of cement
plastering for masonry walls at Site Buildings as per the project specifications and also to
ensure safety procedures involved in the execution of the activity, according to the
requirements of Project name, Location.
2 REFERENCES
The latest project specification and the site safety procedures shall be used as references
and is part of this method statement in the execution of the work.
ASTM C150 -Standard Specification for Portland cement
ASTM C8 -Standard Specification for Aggregate for Job-Mixed

Portland cement based Mortars
ASTM C926 -Standard Specification for Application of Portland

Cement-Based Plaster
ASTM C270 -Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
ASTM C25 -Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Limestone

Quicklime and Hydrated lime
3 GENERAL
Internal and external plastering shall be applied to the walls as indicated on the building
finishing schedule. Where the false ceiling is provided, plastering of walls shall be extend
beyond the false ceiling level as required for the proper installation of the false ceiling.
Terminology:
3.1 Dash-bond coat
A thick wet mixture of Portland cement and water, with or without aggregate,
dashed onto the surface of a plaster base such as smooth monolithic concrete

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or concrete block surfaces to improve the mechanical key for subsequent

plaster coats.
3.2 Admixture
A material other than water, aggregate, or basic cementitious material added

to the batch before or during job mixing.
3.3 Bond
It is the state of adhesion between plaster coats or between plaster and

plaster base.
3.4 Coat
Thickness of plaster applied in a single operation.
3.5 Base coat
All plaster applied before the application of the finish coat.
3.6 Brown coat
The brown coat is the coat directly beneath the finish coat.
3.7 Finish coat
The final layer of plaster applied over basecoat plaster.
3.8 Scratch coat
The first coat of plaster applied to a plaster base.
3.9 Curing
Curing is the act of processes of producing a moisture environment favorable

to cement hydration, resulting in the setting or hardening of the plaster.
3.10 Scoring (Scratching)

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It is the grooving of the surface of an unset plaster coat to provide a key for a
subsequent coat.
3.11 Plaster
Portland cement based cementitious mixture.
3.12 Set
The chemical and physical change in plaster as it goes from a plastic,

workable state to a rigid state.
Materials:
3.13 Cement
Cement for plastering works shall be ordinary Portland cement in accordance

with ASTM C150.
3.14 Sand
Sand for cement mortar shall be sampled and used for plastering purpose in
accordance with ASTM C897. Aggregate failing to meet gradation limits in
specification ASTM C897 shall be used, provided the plaster made with this
sand has an acceptable demonstrated performance record in similar
construction and climatic conditions.
3.15 Lime
A hydrated lime that contains not more than 8% unhydrated oxides when
tested in accordance with ASTM C25.
3.16 Water
Water used in mixing, application, and finishing of plaster shall be clean, fresh,
suitable for domestic water consumption, and free of such amounts of mineral
or organic substances as would affect the set, the plaster, or any metal in the
system.
3.17 Beads and Stops

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All Plastering accessories like beads, stop, lath and mesh shall be provided
from approved supplier by Client/Owner. Nails, Screws, Welded Fabric Mesh
and Washers shall be of galvanized steel.
4 ORGANIZATION CHART
SITE MANAGER
CONSTRUCTION
MANAGER
QA/QC MANAGER CIVIL/ BUILDING HSE MANAGER

SUPERINDENT
WORK PERMIT
CIVIL QA/QC SUPERVISOR COORDINATOR
SURVEYOR
CIVIL SUPERVISOR SAFETY SUPERVISOR

QA/QC INSPECTOR
FORMWORK CIVIL FOREMAN REBAR FOREMAN FABRICATION

FOREMAN FOREMAN

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CARPENTARS / MASON / HELPERS STEEL FITTERS / WELDER / FITTER

HELPERS HELPERS
5 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
5.1 Site Manager
Site Manager shall be responsible to provide his site teams with appropriate
resources to ensure that works are done in accordance with the project safety and
quality standards.
5.2 Construction Manager
He is the responsible for the multitude of tasks. He shall review the project activities
in depth and to manage the construction schedule in an effective and efficient
manner. He is the responsible person to lead the construction crew as per project
requirements.
5.3 Civil / Building Superintendent
Civil / Building Superintendent shall be responsible for the over-all direction,

monitoring coordination and control of all the activities related to the plastering
works. He shall be responsible to encourage the workforce for safe and productive
working culture. He shall be dealing with site supervisor teams for implementing work
in correct procedure at site.
5.4 Surveyor
He is the trained professional in understanding and interpreting drawings, data and

survey measurements. He is authorized to assess drawing plans with a view to
ensure that they are compliant with site regulations. He is also responsible to
prepare survey reports.
5.5 Civil Supervisor
The Civil Supervisor shall be directly involved in the supervision, planning and
execution of all activities. He shall be responsible for the preparation of work plan
prior to commencement of work. .

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5.7 QA/QC Manager
The QA/QC Manager shall be responsible to ensure that all works are in accordance
with the approved drawings and specification requirements and as well as
implementation of quality control procedure. He is responsible to review / prepare
ITP and Method Statements.
5.8 QA/QC Supervisor / Inspector
The QA/QC Supervisor / Inspector shall be responsible for the necessary inspections
and testing to be carried during the activities.
5.9 Work Permit Coordinator
Work Permit Coordinator shall be the authorized person for all the work permit
related activities and he shall be the responsible channel for Client. He shall be the
responsible person for guiding and granting work permit for all site activities. He
should ensure that all safety precautions are followed and maintain at work. Any
deviation will mean temporary stoppage of work until all safety requirements are met.
5.10 Foreman
The Foreman shall be responsible in his own discipline for the direct execution of the
plastering activities according to the plan. He shall directly control and give
instruction to the working personnel. He shall also ensure that works are performed
with proper tools/equipment, PPE’s and good housekeeping around the working
area.
5.11 HSE Manager / Supervisor
HSE Manager / Supervisor shall review each activity based on JHA for the activity,
submitted along with work permit for approval prior to the work. He shall ensure that
safe working plan and work permits submitted to Client safety department must be
implemented and observed during the concerned activity.
6 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

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All equipment and tools being mobilized on site will be certified and in good and running
condition. The following are the equipment and tools to be used.
 Lifting Crane
 Dump truck
 Man lift
 Trailer
 Water Truck
 Boom Lift
 Pay loader
 Bobcat
 Fork lift
 Hammer
 Chisel
 Marker
 Fiber Brush
 Steel Wire Brush
 Aluminium or Wooden runner
 Measuring Tape
 Fixing Nails
 Marking Thread
 Hand Shovel
 Drilling machine
 Screwing Gun
 Grinding machine
 Mortar Mixer
 Buckets
 Plumb bob
 Auto level
7 WORK PROCEDURE
7.1 Requirements for Bases to receive Portland Cement-based Plaster
7.1.1 Surfaces of solid bases to receive plaster, such as masonry walls

shall be straight and true within ¼ in. in 10 ft. (2.1 mm/m) and shall
be free of form oil or other elements.

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7.1.2 Solid surfaces shall have the suction (ability to absorb water) or
surface roughness, or both, to provide the bond required for the
plaster.
7.1.3 Smooth or nonabsorbent solid surfaces, such as cast-in-place or

precast concrete, shall be prepared to receive plaster through wire
brushing or chipping or a combination of both.
7.1.4 Where masonry surfaces vary in plane, plaster thickness required to

produce level surfaces shall not be required to be uniform.
7.1.5 Electrical items like boxes, conduits, sleeves etc. shall be embedded
on the wall surface prior to plastering work.
7.1.6 Plumbing pipes and accessories are also embedded on walls before
plastering works begin.
7.1.7 Similarly Frames for Doors and Windows are fixed on wall openings
and positioned respect to plastering.
7.1.8 Beads, Stops, Mesh and lath accessories are fixed with nail, washers
and screws on vulnerable wall surfaces and or where plaster needs
reinforcement.
7.1.9 Plumb check shall be done on the surface to identify its uniformity
throughout the wall area.
7.1.10 Tiny model levels (Guides) are spotted on the walls with respect to
final plaster finish thickness at approximately 1.5m distance on both
horizontal and vertical directions.
7.2 Measuring Box for Cement-based Plaster Mix
The Measuring box size for mixing Cement and Aggregates, in preparation of Plaster
for Solid bases or Masonry Units is calculated as per the following,
The Bulk Density of ordinary Portland cement = 1505 Kgs/M3.
The Ordinary Portland cement per bag = 50 Kgs.

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The Bulk Density of ordinary Portland cement per bag (50 / 1505 x 1) =
0.033M3.
The Steel or Wooden Box Size volume = 0.033M3.
The Size of the box {(√3 (0.033)} = 0.37M x 0.30M x 0.30M
7.3 Measuring Box for Cement-based Plaster Mix
Nominal thickness for exterior and interior plaster applications are given from the
following tables,
Nominal Plaster Thickness for Exterior Application

Dash Scratch Brown Finish
Base Total
Coat Coat Coat Coat
Masonry Unit
- 10mm 10mm 4mm 24mm
/Concrete
Nominal Plaster Thickness for Interior Application

Dash Scratch Brown Finish
Base Total
Coat Coat Coat Coat
MasonryUnit/Conc
- 7mm 7mm 4mm 18mm
rete

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7.4 Plaster Proportions
Plaster proportions for various coat applications is given in the following table:
Plaster Proportion (By Volume)
Ordinary
Plaster Mix Lime Sand Water
P Portland Cement
Dash Coat 1 - 2 1
Scratch Coat 1 1 3 1
Brown Coat 1 1 3 1
Finish Coat 1 1 3 1
7.5 Mixing
7.5.1 All plaster shall be prepared in a mechanical mixer, using sufficient

water to produce a workable consistency and uniform color. Hand
mixing shall not be permitted.
7.5.2 Proper mixing is adopted by measuring the ingredients using box

volume container. Any other non-approved containers shall not be
used.
7.5.3 Admixtures shall be allowed in plaster mix for certain conditions, only
after prior approval from Client / Owner representatives.
7.5.4 After all ingredients are in the mixer; mix the plaster for 3 to 5
minutes.
7.5.5 Plaster mix that has stiffened shall be re-tempered by adding water
as frequently as needed to restore the required consistency.

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However, plaster not used within 11/2 hour from start of initial mixing
shall be discarded.
7.5.6 The mechanical mixer shall be cleaned whenever not in continuous

operation.
7.6 Plastering Application
7.6.1 Prior to application, the masonry units are wetted sufficiently to avoid
sudden loss of moisture.
7.6.2 Initially mortar mix for dash coat is prepared and applied on the solid base
surface and has to be moist cured for at least 24 hours. Trowel finishing
for this coat shall not be done.
7.6.3 The first (scratch coat) shall be applied with sufficient material and
pressure to ensure tight contact and complete coverage of the solid base,
to the nominal thickness.
7.6.4 As soon as the scratch coat becomes firm, the entire surface shall be
scored in one direction only. The vertical surfaces shall be scored
horizontally.
7.6.5 The second (brown) coat shall be applied same as the first coat, bringing
the surface to a true, even plane using wooden or aluminum runner. The
excessive mortar shall be leveled and the gap or void portions to be filled.
7.6.6 In order to provide more intimate contact and bond between coats and to
reduce rapid water loss, the second coat shall be applied as soon as the
first coat is sufficiently rigid to resist cracking, the pressures of the second
coat application, and the leveling process.
7.6.7 The second (brown) coat surface shall be uniformly floated uniformly to
provide a surface receptive to the application of the third (finish) coat.
7.6.8 Each coat shall be permitted to set before the next coat is applied.
7.6.9 The timing between coats shall vary with climatic conditions and types of
plaster base.

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7.6.10 The third (finish) coat shall be applied with sufficient material and
pressure to ensure tight contact with, and complete coverage of the base
coat and to the nominal thickness.
7.6.11 The use of excessive water during the application and finishing of finish-
coat plaster shall be avoided. Finish-coat plaster shall not be tempered.
7.6.12 Each plaster coat shall be applied to an entire wall or similar panel
without interruption to avoid cold joints and abrupt changes in the uniform
appearance of succeeding coats.
7.6.13 Final finish shall be regular, smooth and uniform and also based on the
desired thickness as per the approved construction drawing. An identical,
neat and consistent corner or edges finish to be achieved.
7.6.14 Raking of plastered walls of not more than 5mm is done for areas where
tiling work to be carried out.
7.6.15 Control joints on plaster surfaces are provided by 5mm groove on

specified locations as per latest approved drawings.
7.7 Curing
7.7.1 Moist curing is accomplished by applying a fine fog spray of water as

frequently as required, generally twice daily in the morning and evening.
7.7.2 Care shall be taken to avoid erosion damage to portland cement-based

plaster surfaces.
7.7.3 Curing of plastered walls shall be done for 7 days.
7.8 Safety Considerations
7.8.1 Proper scaffolding with enough working space shall be provided for
higher elevated plastering work.
7.8.2 Proper Housekeeping shall be maintained around the working area.

Waste mortar during plastering the walls shall be collected effectively by
paper bags or any other means and disposed immediately.

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7.8.3 All working personnel shall be provided with necessary Personal

Protective Equipments (PPE). Safety Harness to be included for higher
elevated working crew.
7.8.4 All the electrical equipments shall be cabled safely and in proper manner.
7.8.5 Good artificial lighting shall be provided for areas where natural lighting is
not sufficient.
7.8.6 During plaster works, protection shall be done for surrounded objects and
areas by covering with plastic sheets in order to avoid splashing or falling
of mortar.
8 INSPECTION
The QC Inspectors of Subcontractor, Client and the OWNER representatives shall carry out
the necessary tests and cement plastering works and generate the RFI maintain the record
as per the approved Inspection and Test Plan, Latest Drawings, International Standards,
Project Specification and this Method statement. All the tests shall be performed by an
authorized third party laboratory.
9 SAFETY ACTION PLAN
9.1 Subcontractor safety supervisor shall carry out the safety site inspections to ensure
that safety requirements laid out in the safe work plan are followed during and after
the plastering works. Safety Manager / Supervisor shall review the Safety Action
Plan and secure Work Permit if necessary prior to start of any activities.
9.2 Equipment, tools and materials inspection.
9.3 All equipment for plastering works shall have to be inspected by Subcontractor
Safety Manager / Supervisor prior to forwarding to Client safety department
inspection prior to use at site to ensure their safe worthiness at work.
9.4 Permit to work (PTW) document is properly mentioned with enough description and
shall be submitted to Client for approval before executing.
9.5 According to the nature of the work Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) shall be used and
filled everyday together with tool box meeting and shall be attached to the PTW and
be available in PTW Box.

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9.6 Enough working spaces will be provided and the enter/exit access. Proper
barricading and safety signboards, emergency equipment introduced. Designated
safety person shall monitor and act throughout the whole work activity.
9.7 During plastering procedure, first the area shall be under safety work area for
the whole duration of the activity. All the precautionary measures shall be
taken considering the probability of emergency. In hospitalization cases,
ambulance will be provided.
9.8 Emergency exit point, assembly area, emergency evacuation plan and emergency
numbers shall be posted on the boards at site.
10 ATTACHMENTS
SITE EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS
Attachment – 1 (Page 1 of 1)
CLIENT Name
NAME DESIGNATION PHONE NUMBER
KIL JIN KANG & PARTNER CONST. CONT. CO. LTD.

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NAME DESIGNATION PHONE NUMBER
Site Manager
Safety Manager
QA/QC Manager
Construction Superintend
Male Nurse
Attachment – 2 (Page 1 of 1)
EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURE

When The Alarm
Sounds

All Personnel Area Wardens Area Safety Officers
Vacate Area by
nearest emergency
Check Area under your Control Assembly
exit and move 90⁰ to
responsibility Area
path of wind
direction

Ensure Personnel
Do not Re-Enter
Evacuated to Designated Connection with Area
Existing Area until
Assembly Point and Turn Wardens
Safe Signal
off all Equipment

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Report HSE Manager

Assemble at the
Report the Area Situation for Rescue if
Designated Assembly
to the Manager Needed / Contact
Point
Client HSE
Await Further At Assembly Point,

Roll calls pass to
Instructions from undertake a roll call and
Safety Manager
Controller do the head count
Do not allow any Person

to re-enter


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METHOD STATEMENT FOR

JOB NO. : ---------------

Rev. Date Description Prepared by Sign Approved Sign

Kil Jin Kang & Partner Const. Cont. Co. Ltd.

SECTION REV. PAGE

Kil Jin Kang & Partner Const. Cont. Co. Ltd.

ASTM C150 -Standard Specification for Portland cement

ASTM C8 -Standard Specification for Aggregate for Job-Mixed

ASTM C926 -Standard Specification for Application of Portland

ASTM C270 -Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry

ASTM C25 -Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Limestone

3.1 Dash-bond coat

Kil Jin Kang & Partner Const. Cont. Co. Ltd.

or concrete block surfaces to improve the mechanical key for subsequent

A material other than water, aggregate, or basic cementitious material added

It is the state of adhesion between plaster coats or between plaster and

Thickness of plaster applied in a single operation.

3.5 Base coat

All plaster applied before the application of the finish coat.

3.6 Brown coat

3.7 Finish coat

The final layer of plaster applied over basecoat plaster.

3.8 Scratch coat

The first coat of plaster applied to a plaster base.

Curing is the act of processes of producing a moisture environment favorable

3.10 Scoring (Scratching)

Kil Jin Kang & Partner Const. Cont. Co. Ltd.

Portland cement based cementitious mixture.

The chemical and physical change in plaster as it goes from a plastic,

Cement for plastering works shall be ordinary Portland cement in accordance

3.17 Beads and Stops

Kil Jin Kang & Partner Const. Cont. Co. Ltd.

QA/QC MANAGER CIVIL/ BUILDING HSE MANAGER

CIVIL SUPERVISOR SAFETY SUPERVISOR

FORMWORK CIVIL FOREMAN REBAR FOREMAN FABRICATION

Kil Jin Kang & Partner Const. Cont. Co. Ltd.

CARPENTARS / MASON / HELPERS STEEL FITTERS / WELDER / FITTER

5.1 Site Manager

5.2 Construction Manager

5.3 Civil / Building Superintendent

Civil / Building Superintendent shall be responsible for the over-all direction,

He is the trained professional in understanding and interpreting drawings, data and

5.5 Civil Supervisor

Kil Jin Kang & Partner Const. Cont. Co. Ltd.

5.7 QA/QC Manager

5.8 QA/QC Supervisor / Inspector

5.9 Work Permit Coordinator

5.11 HSE Manager / Supervisor

6 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Kil Jin Kang & Partner Const. Cont. Co. Ltd.

7.1 Requirements for Bases to receive Portland Cement-based Plaster

7.1.1 Surfaces of solid bases to receive plaster, such as masonry walls

Kil Jin Kang & Partner Const. Cont. Co. Ltd.

7.1.3 Smooth or nonabsorbent solid surfaces, such as cast-in-place or

7.1.4 Where masonry surfaces vary in plane, plaster thickness required to

7.2 Measuring Box for Cement-based Plaster Mix

The Bulk Density of ordinary Portland cement = 1505 Kgs/M3.

The Ordinary Portland cement per bag = 50 Kgs.

Kil Jin Kang & Partner Const. Cont. Co. Ltd.

The Steel or Wooden Box Size volume = 0.033M3.

The Size of the box {(√3 (0.033)} = 0.37M x 0.30M x 0.30M