RISK ASSESSMENT-METHOD STATEMENT (RAMS)

10-POINT EVALUATION
QB0025‐F‐MST‐CIV‐030‐ Contractor
Project Yasmeen City Projects - Buildings MS Ref. No. HCCQ
0016 (MS Owner)
Reviewed Date of
JOJIE GONZALES 07/07/2021 Rev No. 0
by Review

Task Description Method Statement for Block Works

Task Location PK14

ITEM COMPLIANCE COMMENT

1. Heading and Documentation Layout

Company Details - Address, Tel & Fax No’s; E-mail, Web? YES
Title - What task(s)? and Ref No. YES
Project Contact Details YES
Location of Works - General & Specific YES
Name of Company Contact + Phone No. YES
Start Date and Duration of Works PART
Page and Paragraph Numbers YES
2. Description
Scope of the block work activity have not
General Scope of Works (new build, refurbishment) PART been mentioned. What is "define the
procedures for Temporary Blockwork"?
1.) Setting-up of temporary works (e.g.
Sequence - Explanation of Operation(s) / Process(es) PART scaffold platforms & etc) have not been
mentioned in the sequence of works.
3. Resources
Names and contact numbers of personnel
No of Personnel - for Task(s) / Operation / Process PART
involved should be included in the permit.
Loading platforms, fall arrest equipment
with designed anchorage systems and
bench & movable stone-cutting machine
Plant / Equipment / Tools to be used PART
have not been identified due to missing
temporary works items in the sequence of
work.
Refer to an updated traffic management
Transportation , Delivery & Collection, Traffic Management Arrangements PART
plan.
Materials storage and location plan should
Materials - Delivery to Area(s) of Work(s) & Storage and Management PART
be included.
4. Control Measures to be used
Pre-task briefing sheet should be included in
Induction Training, Task Specific, Specialised YES
the permit to work.
Permits - Hot Works, Areas of High Risk, etc PART Temporary works permit, work at height
Signage to be used have not been identified
Hazard Signage - Appropriate to tasks PART
in this MS.
Security, access & egress have not been
Access & Egress - Security Measures / Signing In & Out PART
addressed.
5. PPE and Welfare and Temporary Accommodation Facilities

Type(s) of PPE to be used YES

Office (if required), Canteen, Rest Area, Sanitation, Water, etc. YES
6. Emergency Arrangements
Emergency response and rescue team have
First Aider - Name, Position & Contact Details NO
not been included in this MS.
First Aid Kit - Availability & Location YES

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Fall from height trained rescue from height
Special / Specific Rescue Procedures required / Emergency Planning PART
team should be identified.
7. Protective Systems / Measures
Several temporary works items which have
not been addressed in this MS include
Temporary works Engineer and
Temporary Systems - What / Who provided by? (Fire Points, Electrical, Water) NO
Coordinators, materials loading platforms,
scaffold systems/types, fire points, electrical
& water).
Protection from falling objects and
personnel falling from heights on building
Safeguards - Barriers, Fencing, Screens, etc. NO floors' leading edges have not been
addressed including the type of equipment
to be used (e.g. safety nets).
Should be assessed on site prior to start of
Others - Site Personnel / Occupiers / Visitors / Public / Young Persons PART
the activity.
Night duties or off-hours notifications list
Manned security arrangements, if applicable. Night shift security NO
have not been addressed.
8. Risk Assessment and Occupational Health Considerations
1.) Dust from stone-cutting activities has no
engineering control such as the use of bench
stone cutting machine with built-in dust
Individual Task(s) + Related Hazards PART
control. HCCQ should ensure that the use of
grinding machine and dust generated from
the use of such tools is kept ALARP.
Affected Stakeholders identified, Subcontractor involvement PART Not identified.
Section 4: Work at height risk was only
Risk Rating and methodology - Probability x Consequence, Residual Risk Ratings PART marked/assessed as "8" when in fact block
works is a high risk work at height activity.
Control Measures - hierarchy of controls in evidence, PtW, LOTO YES
Risk assessment have not been signed by
Assessor’s - Name, Position + Signed & Dated NO
the personnel mentioned in RA.
Inspection Monitoring requirements and arrangements YES
Occupational Health Monitoring requirements / arrangements YES
9. COSHH and Environmental

Relevant Safety Data Sheets Method Statements Risk Assessments PART Attach chemicals list with MSDS & COSHH.

Hazardous Substances / Materials / Liquids / Gases PART Not identified and assessed.

Designated Storage for COSHH items and Gas Cylinders YES Refer to HSE Plan
Provide drainage and containment of
Waste Management arrangements and Environmental Protection PART cement sludge generated by bench stone
grinder/s and arrange regular disposal.
10. Monitoring and Compliance
Site engineer and supervisors name &
contact numbers have not been included.
Supervisor - Name, Position + Contact Details NO
Names and contact numbers of personnel
involved should be included in the permit.
Reference to specific standards relevant to the task YES

General Comments and Observations Action Revise and Resubmit

Contractor should revise and resubmit addressing required items in the remarks section. For future submissions contractor should
consider & address items in this form during the review of MS & RA.

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Reviewer Position Signature

JOJIE GONZALES HSE MANAGER Jojie Gonzales Digitally signed by Jojie Gonzales
Date: 2021.07.07 10:35:40 +03'00'

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YASMEEN CITY: LUSAIL, FOX HILLS QATAR

2B+G+7
LUSAIL, FOX HILLS QATAR
DOHA, STATE OF QATAR

METHOD STATEMENT
FOR
BLOCKWORK

ISSUED FOR Akinlosoye

00 20-06-2021
APPROVAL Basel Abbas Adekunle Amr Yassin Samer Al Oreibi
Rev. Description Date Prepared Checked Reviewed Approved

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0.0 Table of Amendments

TABLE OF AMENDMENTS
Amendment Details
Rev. Description of Amendment Reason for Amendment
Page Section

0.1 Document History Log

Document No. Rev. No. Issue Date Purpose of issue Revised sections

QB0025-F-MS-02-030-_____ 00 For Approval

0.2 Controlled Copy Issue Log

This document has been issued in a controlled manner to the following recipients:
(In the event of a revision, the parties listed below will automatically be issued with the updated version)

Copy No. Company Name QA Representative

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

1.0 PURPOSE 

2.0 SCOPE 

3.0 REFERENCES 

4.0 MANPOWER & RESPONSIBILITIES 

5.0 TOOLS & EQUIPMENTS 

6.0 MATERIALS 

7.0 WORK METHODOLOGY 

8.0 QUALITY CONTROL 

9.0 HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT  

10.0 ATTACHMENTS 

10.1. HSE FORMATS 
10.2. RISK ASSESSMENT 

10.3 ITP and CHECKLIST 

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1.0 PURPOSE 

The Purpose of this method statement is to describe the method to be followed in detail, identification of hazards 
and elimination of the same for Blockwork, while ensuring all related activities within the project scope of work are 
carried out safely in strict accordance with Project Specification & Procedures. 

2.0 SCOPE 

PROJECT NAME: YASMEEN CITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT PK 14 – BAYTI COMPLEX 

SITE LOCATION: LUSAIL, FOX HILLS QATAR 

CONTRACTOR: HARINSA CONTRACTING COMPANY QATAR WLL 

CONSULTANT : DAR AL HANDASAH CONSULTANTS 

The purpose of this method statement is to define the procedures for Temporary Blockwork , to ensure that the 
proposed materials and workmanship to be used at the site are complying with the condition & requirements 
as stipulated in the specifications.  

3.0 REFERENCES 

3.1 Yasmeen City, Architectural and Structural Specifications, Section 13 ‐ Masonry works 
3.2 Issued For Construction Drawings/shop drawing. 
3.3 QCS 2014 Section 13 – Masonry 
3.4 Approved Project Quality Plan  
3.5 Material submittals for Blocks, Sand cement & Mortar. 

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4.0 MANPOWER & RESPONSIBILITIES 

‐ Project Manager is the overall responsible for planning and implementation of this Method of Statement and 
to  ensure  that  the  site  team  are  aware  of  this  Method  of  Statement  and  all  resources  such  as  manpower, 
materials, equipment,  and tools  area  available  to  carry out  the  works, safely  and  as  planned  with respect  to 
quality. 

‐ Construction Manager is responsible for site execution and implementation of the associated work activities 
within this Method of Statement. He is also responsible for maintaining the site in a safe working environment 
in coordination with his Project and Site Engineer and Safety Engineers. 

‐  Technical  Manager  is  responsible  for  ensuring  that  all  documents  are  ready  or  approved,  required  shop 
drawings are available and issued for construction. He also addresses the technical problems on site and comes 
up with solutions in liaison with the stakeholders, to ensure smooth workflow. 

‐  Project  Engineer/Site  Engineer  is  responsible  for  direct  monitoring  and  executing  all  associated  activities 
within this Method of Statement. They directly supervise de execution of works in coordination with the safety 
engineer, QA/QC Engineers, Site Supervisors, and Surveyors. During consultant inspection, they will always be 
present for them to know the inspection comments for immediate action. 

‐ QA/QC Engineer/Inspector ensures that the Method Statement is strictly implemented by the site team, and 
ensures all Inspections and tests are done as per the approved ITP. He also ensures compliance of works to the 
Method statement, approved shop drawings and specifications prior to inspections. 

‐ Safety  Coordinator/Safety  Officer  is  responsible  for  ensuring  that  implementation  of  all  safety  procedures, 
safety  measures  related  to  the  nature  of  works  being  carried  out  in  accordance  with  Project  HSE  Plan  and 
finishing the works without any damage to property, accident, or fatality.  

5.0 TOOLS & EQUIPMENTS 

Masonry hand tools.  Plum‐bob. 
Trowels.  Masonry splitters. 
Hammer.  Grinders, Actuated Gun 
Chisels.  Mortar mixer. 
Levels.  T Crane 
Bob cat  Survey equipment, Chalk Line 
Water Tank and Pumps  Wheel Borrow 
Scaffolding  

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6.0 MATERIALS 
      References:  Section 13: Part 04:  4.4 Concrete Masonry Units  
      QB0025‐D‐MAT‐CIV‐030‐0003/0022 
 Concrete Solid blocks (400x200x200, 400x200x150, 400x200x100)
 Hollow Blocks (400x200x200, 400x200x150, 400x200x100)
 Ready‐mix Mortar, washed sand, Aggregate, Cement, Water

7.0 WORK METHODOLGY 

7.1 Preparatory works 

7.1.1 Delivery and unloading 
 Material delivered to the site by the supplier and material verified and received by
storekeeper.
 Unloading of the material shall be done with crane/forklift in the designated storage
areas and shall be transported from the storage area to the work locations with
Equipment if required.
All Materials delivered to the site shall
be submitted for approval (MIR), prior
to proceeding to installation on the site.
7.1.2 Setting out & Surface preparation  
 Layout for block work will be marked as per the approved shop drawing.
 The following maximum non‐cumulative erection tolerances shall be complied with:
QCS Part 5 Section 13 Table 5.1

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Setting Out of Blockwork

Dimension Permissible Deviation (mm)
Position in plan of any point or specified fare +/-10
face in relation to the nearest building grid
line at the same level.
Length (unless otherwise defined by
adjacent construction):
Up to 5 m +/-15
5 m to 10 m +/-20
10 m to 20 m +/-25
Over 20 m +/-30
Height:
Up to 3 m +/-15
3 m to 6 m +/-20
over 6 m +/-25
Level of bed joints:
Up to 5 m long +/-10
5 m to 10 m long +/-15
Over 10 m long +/-25
Straightness in any 5 m length: +/-10
Vertically:
In any 3 m height +/-10
In overall height of building exceeding 6 m. +/-20

Thickness Overall thickness of walls or

width of piers, (subject to the following): +/-15
Difference in thickness of a wall or width of
a pier at any two points 3 m apart. +/-10

All Materials shall be approved prior to proceeding to

installation on the site, which mortar material No.
7.1.3 Mortar preparation  QB0025‐D‐MAT‐CIV‐030‐0025 is not yet approved.
 Ready‐mix mortar shall be approved by the Consultant (Material submittal
reference QB0025‐D‐MAT‐CIV‐030‐0025
 Mortar shall be mixed‐on site cement sand ratio 1:3‐4 by volume or as per the
manufacturer’s recommendation.
 Certain location should fill with concrete (ready mix or mixed‐on site, manually
or by mixer)

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7.2 Block work  
 Setting out shall be done as per section 7.1.2 of this method statement.
 Block walls shall be built from undamaged blocks in stretcher bond.
 Existing surface to be cleaned well, watered before laying mortar bed for the first
course.
 Application of mortar bedding of 25mm thickness (greater than 10mm) to be laid in
the surface for the first row.
 For typical walls 10mm head & joints width to be maintained for all masonry walls.
 Jambs of all openings, ends, angles, junctions of walls and partitions with columns.
Should be filled with concrete/mortar.
 Maximum height of Block wall to be built per day shall not exceed 1.50m.
• When starting or resuming work, loose mortar and foreign materials shall be cleaned
from the top surface of the work. Surfaces of masonry shall be wetted before resuming
work.
• As far as possible, block walls shall be installed with full blocks. However, if it is
required to reduce the size of block, it shall be done with/without grinders.
 All the wastage generated shall be segregated, removed with help of skip and crane to
be disposed from the site.
 Block work shall be water cured for a minimum of three days.
 Ties used are made from galvanized steel, fully embedded in the horizontal mortar
joints at vertical spacings every 3 layers as per shop drawing details.
 Coil lath mesh 3’’,4’’.6’’,8’’ should be placed every two courses as per shop drawing
details.
 Joints between portions and floor soffits should be as per shop drawing details.
 Head restraint shall be provided as per shop drawing and manufacturers
recommendation.

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7.3 Installation Lintel Beams  
 Lintels to be installed as per the shop drawing, usually the door and window openings, to
support the blocks over the openings.
 Construct lintels, using concrete and reinforcement specified. Maintain minimum 200mm Bearing on each
side of opening.
 Allow lintels to reach maximum strength before removing temporary supports.
 The dimension of lintel will be varies depending on the opening, refer shop drawing for
details.
 Prefabricated lintel shall be used as per manufacturer recommendations.
lintel dimension and reinforcement shall be
calculated and submitted for Str. approval.
8.0 QUALITY CONTROL 
The quality of the blockwork can be defined in terms of the quality of constituent materials, mortar, tiles 
and workmanship and the performance of the constructed facility. Quality control measures can be 
assured by following the recommended design, construction materials and procedures. Method 
statement and sequence for each part of works shall be provided and approved prior to commencing 
each part of the works. Following steps and procedure will be followed: 
8.1 Coordination 
Interface with other subcontractor’s works shall be done during meetings to ensure that all of 
the programme and interfacing work is discussed and concluded prior to the initiation of the 
works. 

8.2 Inspection and Testing 
Quality control procedure shall be followed during the all the works stated in this method 
statement.in this regard, approved inspection and testing plan (ITP) shall be followed. 

Follow up and Evaluation 
 Each kind of work stated in this method statement shall be in accordance to the inspection and
testing plan.
 Non‐conformance may be identified by inspection from site supervisors. The recording of non‐
conformances from initial identification through to eventual resolution will be the
responsibility of the QA/QC inspector. QA/Qc manager shall verify the correction action carry
out, in conjunction with construction manager involved. Take measures to correct adverse
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9.0 HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT  
 All necessary PPEs such as helmet, High Visibility Jacket, Safety Shoes, Gloves, Goggles, rubber boots
and  Safety  Harness  will  be  used  by  the  personnel  as  applicable.  All  Project  Site  personnel  shall  be
inducted on HSE prior to deployment on Site.
 Safe access will be prepared as necessary.
 All unnecessary materials on the site that may cause accident will be removed.
 Proper housekeeping will be done on regular basis before and after the completion of work.
 Riggers  and  operatives  shall  have  a  valid  authorization  or  third  party  certification  as  required  by  the
legislation.
 Scaffolds  shall  be  constructed  by  certified  scaffolding  erectors  in  accordance  with  the  standard
requirements  and  shall  be  inspected  for  use  by  a  certified  scaffolding  inspector  by  displaying  green
scaffolding tag at all access points on them.
 Scaffolding  team  shall  have  valid  third  party  training  competence  certificate  as  required  by  the
legislation.
 Where  the  work  is  carried out  above  1.8m,  full body harness  will  be  worn  and secured  to  a suitable
anchor point above the operative.
 Workers  shall  be  provided  with  hearing  protectors  while  working  with  grinders  and  equipment  that
produce noise between 80 dB(A) ‐ 85 dB(A) when they ask for them.
 Workers must wear hearing protectors while working with grinders and equipment that produce noise
85 dB(A) or above. The hearing protectors must be selected, so as to eliminate the risk to hearing or
reduce it to as low a level as is reasonably practicable.
 Qualified first aiders are available at the HSE office to encounter any event of injuries.
 All electrical equipment and power tools shall be colour coded.
 All the lifting and mobile equipment operators and the lifting team shall have valid 3rd party training
certificate according to QCS 2014.
 All mobile and lifting equipment shall have valid Qatar Registration and Insurance, and valid third party
inspection certificate.
 All mobile equipment to be used for this work shall have reverse alarm.
 HCCQ shall assure the competence of the workers using the grinders by training them before they start
their work.
 All the workers must be aware of the Evacuation and Emergency Response procedures.
 Competent supervisor will always be at work location.
 Wastes generated from this work shall be segregated according to its type and disposed with skips.
 HCCQ shall implement Permit to Work system for execution of this activity.

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9.1 RISK MATRIX  
Risk Rating (RR) – Severity x Likelihood

RISK LEVEL  ACTION AND TIMESCALE 

1‐5  QUICK, EASY CONTROLS SHOULD BE IMPLEMENTED IMMEDIATELY AND FURTHER ACTION PLANNED FOR WHEN 
Low  RESOURCES PERMIT. MONITORING REQUIRED ENSURING CONTROLS ARE MAINTAINED. MANAGE THROUGH 
ROUTINE PROCEDURES. GO FOR ECONOMIC IMPROVEMENTS WHERE POSSIBLE. INCIDENT REPORT MUST BE 
COMPLETED. 
6‐12  AIM TO REDUCE RISKS BUT COSTS OF PREVENTION MAY BE LIMITED. UNDERTAKE A RISK ASSESSMENT OF THE 
Mediu SITUATION / TASK AND IMPLEMENT THE APPROPRIATE ACTIONS. ACTIONS SHOULD HAVE A TIMESCALE AND 
SHOULD BE MONITORED. WHERE THE RISK INVOLVES WORK IN PROGRESS UNDERTAKE A RISK ASSESSMENT AS 
SOON AS POSSIBLE TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THE SITUATION OR TASK. WORK SHOULD NOT START UNTIL THE 
RISK IS REDUCED TO AN ACCEPTABLE LEVEL. CONSIDERABLE RESOURCES MAY HAVE TO BE ALLOCATED. CONTACT 
YOUR MANAGER AND RISK MANAGER BY TELEPHONE ABOUT THE ACTIONS THAT SHOULD BE TAKEN TO REDUCE 
THE RISK/S. INCIDENT REPORT MUST BE COMPLETED. INCIDENT MUST BE ADDED TO SERVICE RISK REGISTER. 
15‐25  DO NOT COMMENCE THE ACTIVITY UNTIL A RISK ASSESSMENT HAS BEEN COMPLETED TO ENSURE THE SAFETY 
High  OF THE SITUATION OR TASK. IF IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO REDUCE OR ELIMINATE THE RISK EVEN WITH UNLIMITED 
RESOURCES, WORK MUST REMAIN PROHIBITED. INFORM YOUR RELEVANT DIRECTOR, YOUR MANAGER AND THE 
RISK MANAGER IMMEDIATELY BY TELEPHONE. INCIDENT REPORT MUST BE COMPLETED. INCIDENT MUST BE 
ADDED TO SERVICE RISK REGISTER. 

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INSTRUCTION OF RISK COMPUTATION 
Risk assessment is  the  determination  of  quantitative  or  qualitative  value  of  risk related  to  a  concrete  situation  and  a 
recognized  threat (also  called hazard). Quantitative risk assessment requires  calculations of  two  components of risk (R):  the 
magnitude of the potential loss, also termed Severity (S), and the Likelihood, also termed the probability (P) that the loss will 
occur. 
Risk is computed by multiplying the probability (P) that the loss will occur against the Severity (S). An example can be made by 
taking a probability of 4, which is classified as “Very likely to happen”, and multiplying this against a Severity of 2, which is 
classified as “Slight effects”, would give you a Risk Rating of 8, which is interpreted as a medium risk. 

RESIDUAL RISK COMPUTATION 
A residual risk is a portion of the risk that is left after a risk assessment has been conducted and the identified control 
measures implemented. 
The Residual Risk  is computed by reassessing  the risk,  taking into consideration  the effect  of  the  implemented control 
measures on the Probability and Severity (Severity remains the same before and after the implementation of the control 
measures). 
Using the same example above, after the implementation of the control measures, the probability might be reduced in 
rate to, let say 1 (instead of the initial 4) but the severity will still be 2, making the Residual Risk Rating to be 4. 

HIERARCHY OF RISK CONTROL 
 Elimination Control: This has to do with the complete removal of the hazard(s) from the work environment.
 Substitution Control: This entails substituting the hazardous activity, process or substance with a less hazardous one.
 Engineering control: Isolation of the hazard(s) from people who could be harmed. It includes the installation/erection of a
suitable barrier around the hazard to protect the people working around it.
 Administrative control: This control includes changing the way people work or preventing people's exposure to hazard(s).
This may be achieved by installing a warning sign, and clearly marking around the hazard(s) to communicate the people of

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its  existence.  Having  a  maintenance  schedule  and  inspection  system  in  place  to  inspect  workplace  regularly  so  that 
existing hazard(s) is noticed and attended to before injuries occur. 

 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Provision of the appropriate PPE to cover and protect an individual person from
hazards.

Note: PPE can be used as a temporary control measure until other more effective control measures are provided. In 
most cases a combination of other control measures and PPE can effectively control the risks from hazards and protect 
those exposed to them. 

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10. 1 HSE FORMATS

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10.2 RISK ASSESSMENT 

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SN  ACTIVITY  HAZARD  CONSEQUENCE /  RISK EVALUATION  IMPLEMENTED CONTROL MEASURE  RESIDUAL RISK 

IMPACT  P  S  RISK  P  S  Risk 
LEVEL  Level 
1  Mobilization  of  Unfamiliar/unknown  Injury  resulting  from  2  2  4   All  personnel  shall  be  given  safety 1  2  2 
personnel,  plant  and  site conditions  confusion  and  induction  and  shall  be  briefed  about  the
equipment in site.  unfamiliar  site  present  conditions  of  the  site  and  the
conditions.  associated hazards.
 All personnel shall wear appropriate PPEs
for  their  task:  safety  vest,  helmet,  safety
shoes, safety glasses, gloves and dust mask.
 Ensure  that  the  area  is  identified  to  all
employees nearby.
Unstable  site  ground  Injuries  to  the  2  3  9   Operatives  shall  wear  appropriate 1  3  3 
conditions.  affected body parts.  footwear.
 Workers shall walk carefully on unfamiliar
territory. Follow established paths if possible.
 When  given,  follow  the  advice  of  the
Supervisor regarding routes.
2.  Working / walking on  Unsafe access into and  Trip,  slip  and  fall  3  4  12   Safe means of access/egress into/from the 1  4  4 
the site.  egress from work area.  accidents  resulting  work  area  should  be  provided  and
Scattered  materials  /  into  minor  or  major  maintained.
blocks  /  obstructing  injuries  to  the   Keep the work areas clear of anything that
access / walkway. Slip /  workers.  would  impede  workers’  safe  egress  in  an
trip / fall.  emergency.
 Ensure  that  materials  are  properly
organised away from the access pathways.
Non‐compliance  to  Failure  /  delay  of  1  2  2   Comply with all work procedures and use 1  1  1 
safe  work  procedures  work  execution.  of appropriate PPE to prevent accident on
and use of appropriate  Injury / serious injury  site.
PPE.    Lack  of  to  people  involved  in   Competent and safety conscious
competent  and  safety  block works.  supervision is required at all times.
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Working  in  poor  and  Possibility  of  4  4  16   Provide first aid kits on the site. 1  4  4 

harsh  weather  heat/cold  stress   During summer, maintain supply of cold
conditions and nights.  related  health  water and resting shade and during winter,
concerns.  Poor  cold‐resistant PPE should be provided for the
visibility  resulting  workers.
into  accidents   During summer, avoid prolonged work
causing  injuries  to  hours (work in shifts).
workers.   Avoid any form of outside works in windy
conditions.
 Ensure adequate lighting is provided to
illuminate the entire work area in the night.
 Workers should not work alone during the
night.
 Employees must obey the warning signage
posted  on  and  around  the  site  to  avoid
getting themselves exposed to danger.
3.  Working  with  hand  /  Manual  handling  of  Strains,  pulled  4  3  12   Undertake manual handling training. 1  3  3 
power tools  blockwork equipment /  muscles,  skeletal   Wear correct type of gloves.
tools.  injuries to workers.   Use correct manual handling techniques.
 Maintain  safe  and  correct  working
posture.
 Ensure  work  area  is  thoroughly  kept  with
no slip and trip hazard.
 Workers  should  ensure  they  have  a  firm
grip  on  the  equipment/tools  they  are
handling.
 Ensure the task is rotated among workers
to enable them have rests.
 Safe  working  spaces  should  be  ensured
around workers.
 Provide safe access and egress.
People struck by tool /  Injury  to  people  2  3  6   Use suitable tools for the task. 1  3  3 
defective tool.    involved  in  block   Do not use defective tools. Defective tools
work  and  working  to  be  returned  to  the  store  immediately  and
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nearby.  replace with new one. 
 Supervisor  to  ensure  tools  are  checked
before  being  taken  from  the  store  into  the
site.
 HSE  team  to  check  and  ensure  that  all
tools are in good condition.
 Do  not  keep  tools  on  access  pathways  or
abandoned  on  work  platforms.  Unused  tools
should be kept inside the toolbox.
4.  Working at height.  Incomplete  platforms  Falls  of  workers  and  2  4  8   Safe  system  of  work  should  be  in  place 1  4  4 
and exposed edge.  equipment  /  tools  and  briefing  given  to  operatives  before
from  height  which  proceeding to work at height.
may  lead  to  injuries   All  work  platforms  should  be  complete
and  material  and have all the fall protection in place before 
damage.  being used. 
 All workers working at height must wear a
full  body  harness  and  anchor  the  lanyard
before starting the work.
 Close supervision of work force should be
provided.
Equipment/tools  Serious  injury  to  4  4  16   Supervisor  to  instruct  and  ensure  that 1  4  4 
slipping  off  from  the  personnel  and/or  workers  use  tool  strip  bags  to  prevent  small
hands  of  workers  from  equipment damage.  tools from falling off. Damaged tools shall not
height.  be used in the operation.
 Safe zone shall be created below the floor
where work activity is taking place to ensure
no  worker  is  exposed  to  the  risk  of  possible
equipment/tools fall.
 Tools not in use shall be kept away in their
boxes  when not  in  use  and shall  be  properly
managed when in use. 
 Workers  should  ensure  they  have  a  firm
grip  on  the  equipment/tools  they  are
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 Undertake manual handling training.

Fall  from  height.   Fall  /  Injury  /  serious  2  4  8   Ensure that safe work platform / scaffold / 1  4  4 

Unsafe  scaffold  /  injury  /  fatality  to  ladder is provided to people assigned to block
platform / ladder.  personnel  assigned  works.
to block works.   Ensure  scaffolds  are  completely  erected
by certified and competent scaffold erectors.
 Ensure erected scaffolds are inspected by
competent  scaffold  inspector  and  tagged
appropriately.
Fall  of  materials  from  People  hit  by  falling  4  4  16   Ensure  that  working  platform  /  scaffolds 1  4  4 
height.    Storing  objects  /  materials.  are  secured  with  toe‐boards  to  prevent
materials  /  blocks  on  Injury / serious injury  materials from falling.
scaffold  /  working  /  fatality  to   Do  not  stock  excessive  materials  on
platform.  personnel.  working platform / scaffold.
 All  work  platforms  should  be  completely
boarded before being used.
 Close supervision of work force should be
provided.
5.  Mixing  and  handling  Mixer  machine  with  Injuries  to  workers;  3  4  12   Mixer  machines  should  be  inspected  and 1  4  4 
of cement mortar.  unguarded  rotating  hand  burns,  skin  ensured  to  have  all  the  safety  features  in
parts  irritation.  place before being deployed for use.
 When  cleaning  or  not  in  use,  machine
should be switched off.
 Only trained operators should be allowed
to operate the mixer machine.
 Wear appropriate PPE when doing mortar
mixing.
Hitting  by  blocks  /  Skin  reaction  /  injury  3  4  Awareness  on  material  hazards  / 1  4  4 
contact  with  cement  /  to  people  involved  in  consequences  of  direct  contact  with  skin  to
lime.   block works.  be  communicated.    Appropriate  PPE  to  be
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6.  Block cutting tasks  Dusty environment  Poor  visibility;  4  3  12   Water shall be sprinkled on the work area 1  3  3 

irritation  to  skin  and  to reduce dust emission (dust control).
eye;  and  respiratory   Workers working on and around the area
concerns.  shall  wear  nose  masks  and  safety  eye
glasses.
Emission  of  high  noise  Noise  induced  3  5  15   Workers shall wear hearing protection in a 1  5  5 
in the work area.  hearing loss.  high‐noise area.
 Nearby  persons  shall  be  advised  of  the
hazards  and  shall  be  ensured  to  take
precautions.
 The  Supervisors  should  consistently
monitor  the  workers  to  ensure  they  comply
with the use of the provided PPE.
7.  Closing the works.  Possible  housekeeping  Trip  and  fall  due  to  3  4  12   After  completing  the  work  activities,  the 1  4  4 
concerns.  scattered  work  work area shall be thoroughly cleaned.
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Activity: BLOCKWORK

KEY to Assessment Table:

LIKELIHOOD (L) :- 5 = Certain, 4 = Very likely to happen, 3 = Likely to happen, 2 = May happen occasionally, 1 = Very unlikely

CONSEQUENCE (C):- 5 – Multi Fatality - Full collapse of Structure/System

4 – Fatality - Partial collapse of Structure / System
3 – Major Injury - Major damage / repair to Structure
5  5  10  15  20  25 
2 – Minor Injury
(Lost Time Accident) - Minor damage / repair to Fabric 4  4  8  12  16  20 
1 – Accident - Superficial damage
3  3  6  9  12  15 
RISK (R) = Likelihood x Consequence (Severity)
CONTROL MEASURES - What corrective action can be taken to eliminate or minimize the risk and the responsibility?
RESIDUAL RISK - What risk is remaining after corrective action is taken.
2  2  4  6  8  10 
RESIDUAL RISK (R) = Likelihood x Consequence
In all cases, the Residual Risk should be reduced to a level 1  1  2  3  4  5 

Likelihood 
As Low as Reasonably Practicable (ALARP).
Mandatory PPE 1  2  3  4  5 
Safety Shoe
Gloves
Goggle / Mask
High Visibility Vest

Prepared by: AKINLOSOYE A. A. Approved by: SAMER AL OREIBI Date of issue: 19 June 2021
HSE COORDINATOR PROJECT DIRECTOR
Date of Next Review: 18 June 2022
Reviewed & Issued by: ODO SIMON AGBO
PROJECT HSE MANAGER 
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No.
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1.0 Preliminaries

As per project specs Section 13:

1.1 Method Statement Approved Method Statement once Approved Method Statement H H
Masonry Part 2,3,4 and 5

1.2 Drawing Approvals As per project specs Approved Shop Drawings. once Approved Drawings H H

1.3 Material Submittals As per project specs QB0025-D-MAT-CIV-030-0003, QB0025-D-MAT-CIV-030-0022 once Approved Material Submittals H H

1.4 Material Delivery lnspection As per project specs Compliance Approved Material Submittals every delivery Material Inspection Request H H

As per project specs Section 13:

1.5 Block works testing Material Test Certificates/ Test results once Material Test Certificates H H
Masonry Part 1: General

2.0 WORK SEQUENCE

Approved Method Statement and

2.1 Setting out and surface preparations As per project specs Section 13: Masonry Part 5: Masonry laying Each area inspection Request, Check list H H
Approved Shop Drawings

1st layer layer including planted Approved Method Statement and

2.2 Compliance Approved Shop Drawing Each area inspection Request, Check list H W
reinforcement Approved Shop Drawings
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As per Project specs and Manufactures recommendation.

2.3 Mixing of Mortar Approved Material Submital Each area W S
QB0025-D-MAT-CIV-030-0025

Block Walls shall be built from undamaged blocks in stretcher bond. As

2.4 Final Layer/ Full Height of the wall Approved Shop Drawing Each area inspection Request, Check list H H
per tolerances mentioned in table 5.1 Project specs.

2.5 Curing and protection As per project specs Blockwork shall be cured for a minimum of 3 days and Each area W S

2.6 Final review of documentation Approved QC Documents pertaining this ITP once Approved Inspection Request H R

H- Hold Point: Written notification  H/W: Hold Point W - Witness: Written notification S -Surveillance: No notification required but acvtivity may be subjected to DAR R-Review: Records/ Document Review
required  Contractor may  not proceed  initially & required but Contractor may Surveillance Monitoring.
beyond this point without written  transfer to proceed, if DAR do not attend.
confirmation of the Engineer.  Witness Point,
as per Engineer
Requirements

2.7 Head of wall shall be inspected, especially for fire-rated wall.

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Location Date Time   

Grid Drawing Ref
No.  Description  HCCQ  DAR  Remarks 

1  Submittals 

2  Blockwork Setting out 

3  Surface Examination and Preparation 

4  Cement & Mortar Mixture 

5  Installation of Blockwork, Anchoring & Wall Ties 

6  Curing of Blockworks 

7  Final Cleaning and Protection

NOTES: 

CHECKED BY HCCQ QA/QC ENGINEER  DATE: 

Name:               Signature: 
APPROVED BY DAR ENGINEER  DATE: 

Name:               Signature: