LARSEN & TOUBRO SAUDI ARABIA LLC

SUDAIR 1.6GW PV SOLAR PROJECT

SUD-PVS-FQC-MS-WP-001-0
METHOD OF STATEMENT FOR ROOF WATERPROOFING

Project Company SUDAIR ONE RENEWABLE ENERGY COMPANY

Main Contractor LARSEN & TOUBRO SAUDI ARABIA LLC

Discipline CIVIL

Document No. METHOD OF STATEMENT FOR FOUNDATIONS WATERPROOFING

SUD-PVS-FQC-MS-WP-001-0

DATE REV. REVISION DESCRIPTION PREPARED BY CHECKED BY APPROVED BY

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SUD-PVS-FQC-MS-WP-001-0
METHOD OF STATEMENT FOR FOUNDATIONS WATERPROOFING
TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 PURPOSE
Page 3

2.0 SCOPE
Page 3

3.0 REFERENCES
Page 3

4.0 ABBREVIATION & DEFINATIONS

Page 3-4

5.0 GENERAL & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Page 4

6.0 RESPONSIBILITIES
Page 4-6

7.0 TOOLS & EQUIPMENTS

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8.0 WORK METHODOLOGY

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9.0 TESTING
Page 12

10.0 HEALTH, SAFETY & RISK ASSESMENT

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1.0 PURPOSE
The purpose of this method of statement is to provide information on the method of doing foundations
water proofing works and to ensure in accordance with the project specifications.

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METHOD OF STATEMENT FOR FOUNDATIONS WATERPROOFING

2.0 SCOPE OF WORK

This Method Statement covers work sequence intended for the foundations waterproofing including
substrate preparation, applications, membrane installation and testing, Activities shall be carried out in
accordance with good working practice and shall comply with project 's Specification and acceptable
international standards.

3.0 REFERENCES
 Approved Engineering Drawings/layouts (SUD-1SS-A-DLD-010-0IFA)
 Project Quality Plan
 Technical Specifications & Standards
 Owner’s Technical Specifications (OTS)
 Work permit/Approvals (SUD-HSE-PR-014)
 Approved HSE & Security Management plan (SUD-HSE-PL-002 & SUD-HSE-PL-006)
 Relevant Codes / standards

4.0 ABBREVIATIONS & DEFINITIONS

IFC -- Issued for construction
HSE -- Health Safety and Environment
OTS -- Owner’s Technical Specifications
QA/QC -- Quality Assurance / Quality Control
EHS -- Environmental, Health & Safety
PPE -- Personal Protective Equipment
ITP -- Inspection & Testing Plan
JSA -- Job Safety Analysis
MS -- Method of Statement

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METHOD OF STATEMENT FOR FOUNDATIONS WATERPROOFING
CSSP -- Contractor Site Safety Plan
HIP -- Hazard Identification Program
CSM -- Common Safety Methods
PVC -- Poly Vinyl Chloride

5.0 GENERAL AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

 Risk Assessment shall be prepared including mitigation measures, and responsibility for
implementation. This shall be coordinated with site Safety In-charge and attach to this method
statement.
 Before commencing any work, all permits shall be checked and ensured that they are valid until
completion of activity.
 All works shall be referred to the approved Drawings and specifications.
 All staff and workmen shall wear Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE).
 All personnel shall be cautioned while working near live lines and other services.
 It shall be ensured that all men working in high-level are wearing necessary safety harness
complying with the safety requirements and following precautionary measures on safety aspects.
 All equipment shall be calibrated and accompanied by the competent operators prior to
commencement of any works.

6.0 RESPONSIBILITIES
Below mentioned personnel with the responsibilities entrusted to them shall be responsible for carrying
out below mentioned works. In addition to their roles and responsibilities disseminated in the Project
Quality & EHS Plans and the following specific activity functions shall be carried out:

6.1. Construction Manager

 Reporting to the Project Manager and assisted by construction team as indicated in the project
organization chart.
 Ensure that method statement is prepared, established & control measures taken before starting
the work and guiding the team for implementation.

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 Follow-up & coordinate with design engineering team for preparation of Coordinates drawing
Layout.
 Conduct training and awareness program for all personnel deployed for the activity.

6.2. Site Engineer

 Directly reporting to the Construction Manager.

 Prepare method statement, take approval, and implement.
 Execute works according to the latest approved method statement, Coordinates drawing Layout,
and contract specifications/OTS.
 Orient/train the team to implement the method statements effectively.
 Maintain related records.
 Coordinate with concerned team members for panel installation & Termination works.

6.3. QA/QC Engineer

 Quality Engineer shall review the method statements and ensure all requirements are included.
 Schedule inspection of works in coordination with Site Engineer.
 Ensure the Quality inspection at all stages of installation & termination works as per approved
ITP/FQP
 Prepare and maintain inspection checklists, records, and obtain necessary approval from PC if any.
 Verification of all calibration certificates of tools/components being used.
 Maintain third party testing reports.
 Check the safety precautionary measures before commencing the Electrical works inside the panel.
 Ensure the electrical termination activities are done in quality manner.
 Review Quality Control records and ensure correctness whenever is required.

6.4. Safety In-charge and requirements

 Disseminate HSE requirements specific to the activities involved and facilitate implementation.
 Prepare and coordinate the implementation of Risk Assessment plan.
 Ensure that work is being carried out in safe manner in coordination with Site Engineer, sub-
contractors, etc.

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 All concerned parties shall be exposed to the method statements applicable to their working scope
and must attend a safety briefing prior to carrying out any works on site.
 All personnel shall ensure safe working conditions prior to the start of work.
 Great emphasis shall be made on all matters of health, safety, and environmental both in the
workplace, and to the public during the execution of works.
 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) shall be issued to all employees and visitors. PPE includes
reflective vest, safety shoes, hard hat, Electric insulated gloves, and safety goggles (if required). The
usage of proper PPE is always mandatory for all personnel they are on site.
 Dust masks and eye goggles shall be used in windy weather.
 The experienced & well-trained electricians are only permitted to perform the electrical activities.
 Prior induction and required warning signage shall be ensured to make awareness of electrical
hazards involved in.
 Certified and approved cable Jointer/Electrician shall only be permitted to do any cable joints and
cable termination activities with proper safety measures.

7.0 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTS

The following are the tools and tackles and Equipment identified for the scope of the work and shall be
deployed as per the requirements:

 Torching machine
 Gas Cylinder
 Rubber Boots
 Trowel
 Hand Gloves
 Cutting tool
 Brush
 Paint roller

8.0 WORK METHODOLOGY:

8.1. Substrate Preparation:
 Concrete surface to be cleaned by air-compressor & brushes.

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 Ensure surface is compacted and free from unwanted materials.

8.2. Polyethene Sheet:

 Ensure material is approved as per the OTS.
 200-micron sheet shall be laid
 Unroll the polyethene roll in latitudinal & longitudinal direction
 Lapping shall be 100mm to 150mm
 From the peripheral area, 100mm extra shall be cut out

8.3. Water Proofing Membrane

 Ensure surface is free from loose/unwanted material
 Ensure approval of material.
 Prior to placement of waterproofing membrane, primer to
be applied on the surface where waterproofing membrane to
be placed.
 Primer to be applied on surface area uniformly with roller
or brush.
 Primer is allowed to dry.
 Waterproofing membrane is then unrolled by heating the lower
surface of the membrane by torching method, hence
making bonding to primed surface as membrane is hot.
 The membrane is fully bonded to substrate by heating with a
blowtorch with 10cm to 150cm laps.
 Waterproofing membrane is then terminated into the preformed
groove at the ground/end level.
 Bitumen paint coats to be applied over the footing surface.
 Bitumen coat / membrane to be applied on vertical surface
leaving some area from top of footing as per approved drawings.

8.4. Protection Layer Screed(Horizontal):

 Ensure screed is tested sound before pouring by Third Party Technician.
 Screed shall be poured above water proofing membrane over blinding.

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 Thickness of screed shall be as per the approved drawings.

8.5. Protection Layer Board(Vertical):

 Ensure material is approved.
 Shall not be rotted out.
 Protection board shall be placed to membrane
by slightly warming the outer sides of board.

9.0 HEALTH, SAFETY AND RISK ASSESSMENT

To ensure security directives during the execution of earth works, all activities shall be monitored in
compliance with relevant standards, codes and procedures described in the HSE manual and project
specification as minimum as follows:

a. A safety officer shall be at site during the execution of works.

b. Daily toolbox meetings shall be conducted as mandatory.
c. Safety barricade shall be prepared wherever necessary.
d. Necessary safety sign boards shall be provided as required.
e. All workers shall be provided with job specific personal protective Equipment.
f. Safety flickering lights shall be provided for night-time indication.
g. All equipment shall be inspected by the approving authority prior to start of the work.
h. Working equipment shall be equipped with amber lights, homes, safety guards etc. as required per
safety provisions.
i. Any incident at site shall be immediately reported to company and recorded.
j. Weekly safety statistics report and safety performance reports shall be prepared and recorded.

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METHOD OF STATEMENT FOR FOUNDATIONS WATERPROOFING

RISK ASSESSMENT

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