DOHA CONVENTION

CENTER & TOWER

PROJECT

Method Statement
For
“Sand Blasting prior to Epoxy
Coating”

SALIM
20.7.2011 00 BASBOUS PEDRO WILSON MUSTAFA GABRIEL RYAN
WASSIM E.N. SLEIMAN AMIN WAHAB
REVIEWED BY: PREPARED BY: PREPARED BY: APPROVED BY:
DATE REV. ETA-DEBBAS JV ETA-DEBBAS JV ETA-DEBBAS JV ETA-DEBBAS JV
CONSTRUCTION HSE DEPARTMENT QAQC PROJECT
DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT DIRECTORATE

Method Statement – Sand Blasting Prior to Epoxy Coating

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Table of Contents
DESCRIPTION Page No.

i. Front Page 01

ii. Table of Contents 02

1. Purpose 03
2. Scope of Work 03
3. Definition 03
4. Reference Documents 04
5. Tools & Equipments 04
6. Manpower 04
7. Responsible Personnel on Site 05
8. Material Storage 06
9. Construction Sequence and Methodology 06
9.1 Preparation before Sand Blasting 06
9.2 Sand Blasting Procedure 07
10. Inspection / Testing 08
11. Health, Safety and Environment 08
12. Other Documentary Requirements 09
13. Attachments 10
13.1 Risk Assessment 11

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1.0 Purpose:

The purpose of this Method Statement is to describe the details used and
components to be carried out for Sand Blasting prior to Epoxy coating of Fire Fighting
pipes and Chilled water Pipes to ensure that it complies with Project requirements,
Manufacturer recommendations & Safety standards.

2.0 Scope:

This Method Statement is applicable only to Sandblasting prior to epoxy coating of

Fire Fighting pipes and Chilled water Pipes at Doha Convention Center & Tower
Project.
Manpower and Equipments shall be organized to meet the schedule as per approved
Construction program.

3.0 Definition

3.1 Abbreviation

QAQC - Quality Assurance Quality Control

MS - Method Statement
MEP - Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing
RFIA - Request for Inspection & Approval
MIR - Materials Inspection Request
ITP - Inspection and Test Plan
TBT - Tool Box Talk

3.2 “Approved” or “Approval”

“Approved” or “Approvals” means approved in writing by the applicable Engineers

Assistant acting within the scope of their delegate authority.
3.4 “Shop Drawings”
“Shop Drawings” means drawings produced where the contract designs drawings
require expressing in more basic form to facilitate construction.
3.5 “Final Inspection”
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“Final Inspection” means the inspection of the records of works at completion or at

completion of pre-determined elements to ensure that all previous inspections and
tests have been satisfactorily carried out and properly recorded.
3.6 “Materials”
“Materials” means all items covering the materials or equipments delivered to site
that must be incorporated in the project.

3.7 “Method Statements”

“Method Statements” means a technical document to be read in conjunction with
the drawings, specification, standards and codes of practice, technical data sheets,
schedules, work instructions and any other technical document related to a
particular work.

4.0 Reference Documents – Specifications, Drawings, Submittal:

6.1 Sixco Construct / Midmac Project Quality Plan

6.2 Project Specification – Not Applicable
6.3 Approved Shop Drawings– Not Applicable
6.4 Approved Material Submittal
6.5 Manufacturer’s Instruction / Recommendations

5.0 Tools and Equipments:

7.1 Air Compressor

7.2 Helmet Breathing Filter
7.3 Remote Control Blast Hose Lines
7.4 1” Compressor Hose Line
7.5 6.25mm Breathing Air Hose
7.6 Blast Helmet
7.7 Deadman Handle
7.8 Blast Pot
7.9 Abrasive
7.10 Ear Plug

6.0 Manpower:

6.1 Staff:
6.1.1 Construction Manager
6.1.2 Site Engineer

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6.1.3 Supervisor
6.1.4 QAQC Engineer / Inspector
6.1.5 Quantity Surveyor
6.1.6 Safety Officer

6.2 Labour:
6.2.1 Supervisor/Foreman
6.2.2 Trade workers
6.2.3 Helpers / Labours
6.2.4 Drivers

7.0 Responsibilities:
7.1 The Project Manager shall be responsible for the overall construction, site
coordination, site activities and implementation this method statement.
7.2 The Construction Manager, Site Engineers, Supervisors and Foremen
shall implement and execute this Method Statement.
7.3 The Material Controller shall be responsible for receiving all materials on site
warehouse.
7.4 Site Engineer / Supervisor shall check all the materials as per approved, and
ensures that Material submittal & manufacturer’s recommendation are
available prior to Sandblasting.
7.5 Safety Officer shall ensure that appropriate / necessary measures are
in Place at workshop location to avoid any unexpected accidents /
events.
7.6 QAQC Engineer / Inspector shall be responsible for carrying out inspections
for the Sandblasting on site. He shall document such inspections.
7.7 QAQC Engineer / Inspector shall monitor the Sandblasting activities
progressively and shall record all deviation in a form of snags list or
non-conformance notification.
7.8 Sandblasting Supervisor shall be responsible to facilitate and/or provide
proper instruction to their workers on protection requirements, Establish
“Critical Areas “, Equipment selection, Hazard analysis and Inspect
worksite.
7.9 Sandblasting Supervisor and Technicians precautions Responsibility,

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 Ensure no other activity is taking place adjacent to or on the item are being
sandblasting.
 Rope off, barricade or post signs of “No Entry” to restrict access to area.
 During operations a safety watches to monitor conditions, traffic and standby
at the air source.
 Become acquainted with communication systems.
 Ensure proper sized air supply with regulated pressure and functional shut off
readily accessible to Safety watch.
 Ensure proper size and length of air hose c/w pins to secure twist lock
connectors.
 Ensure a ventilation air hose fully function and attached to the blaster’s hood.
 Become acquainted with safe work procedure.
 Follow sandblasting safe work procedure step by step.

8.0 Material Inspection / Storage:

8.1 All materials and/or equipments received or purchased shall be inspected
and approved by Supervision Consultant before using on site. Materials shall
be stored in a safe, secured and tidy manner in appropriate condition to
prevent deterioration or damage. All equipments shall be appropriately
covered and protected from weathering ill effects, open sunshine, sand
storm, and other such vagaries peculiar to the region. Items shall be stored
for ease of access / handling / stock verification/ inspection/ checking by the
main contractor / supervision consultant representative if and when
required.
8.2 Manufacturer’s recommendation for storage criteria should be followed
where applicable to avoid damage to product quality. The storage areas
shall be laid out to ensure ease of handling, retrieval and to avoid damage to
materials which must be properly stacked in accordance with
manufacturer’s recommendation.

9.0 Construction Sequence and Methodology:

9.1 Preparation before Sandblasting:

9.1.1 Technicians will be properly and thoroughly trained before attempting to do
any work with or on any sandblasting equipment.

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9.1.2 Technicians always shall wear head and face protection, long sleeve, jacket,
pants, work shoes, and rubber gloves when using sandblaster. Wearing a
respirator is necessary.
9.1.3 Protect other people. Allow no one in blasting area unless they wear safety
equipment.
9.1.4 Sand hitting metal can cause a spark. Never work near oily rags, gas tanks,
or flammable liquids.
9.1.5 Never point sandblast stream at any person or part of body.
9.1.6 Always depressurize sandblaster and disconnect incoming air hose when
sandblaster is unattended.
9.1.7 Check and tighten sand hose clamps and check other fittings for leaks and
wear. Watch for loose or worn hose and fittings and replace as needed.
9.1.8 Do not operate sandblaster over 15 PSI.
9.1.9 Prior to adding abrasive, fully pressurize the unit to check all hose and pipe
fittings for tightness. Check the operation of all valves and other components.
Check for air leaks and tighten as necessary. Turn the sandblaster on and off
several times to become familiar with the operation. After reading the
instruction and testing the unit without sand, you may then add sand and
start to sandblast.

9.2 Sandblasting Procedure:

9.2.1 Attached 1” Compressor to the blast pot and compressor.
9.2.2 Attached blast hose and yellow green remote control line.
9.2.3 Attached ¾” compressor hose to helmet breathing filter inlet and
compressor.
9.2.4 Attached 6.25mm breathing air hose to helmet filter and blast helmet.
9.2.5 Check the dead man handle is in the off position.
9.2.6 Switch the compressor ON and allow to warm-up for two minutes.
9.2.7 Press air and fully open tap to the blast pot.
9.2.8 Tap to breathing filter only need to be partially open.
9.2.9 Check water separator open tap to release water and leave very slightly
open.
9.2.10 Fill blast pot with abrasive (don’t over fill).
9.2.11 Adjust abrasive valve approx 2.5 turns for fine grit if necessary.
9.2.12 Check the ventilation and the exhaust system of the container is in ON and
fully functional.
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9.2.13 Ear plug in, helmet on, final look around, move dead man handle to ON
position and start blasting forward and backward targeting the surface in an
appropriate angle for efficient result.

10.0 Inspection and Testing:

10.1 After completion of the work, The Site Engineer & Supervisor who perform an
activity are required to raise an inspection with complete attachment &
information regarding the scope of inspection, including necessary Reports to
show the scope of inspection. He shall systematically check and inspect their
work.

10.2 After Site Engineer & Supervisor completed their inspection, a report shall be
submitted to QAQC Department who shall check and process the documents
to have completed work inspected by Supervision Consultant for their
reference.

Note: 1. Preparatory meeting shall be carried out to the execution team as per
method statement, material submittal & shop drawings prior to start of work
on site (by QA.QC Personal).

11.0 Health, Safety and Environment

Safety of all personnel and equipment is the highest priority of ETA-Debbas JV during
the execution of the Works.

11.1 Personnel Protective Equipments:

11.1.1 Safety Helmet

11.1.2 Safety Goggles
11.1.3 Face shield (during grinding)
11.1.4 Safety shoes
11.1.5 Safety Gloves
11.1.6 Coverall (as protective clothing)
11.1.7 Ear plug protection
11.1.8 Full Body Harness (When working at height)
11.1.9 Respiratory Mask (if required)

11.2 Tool Box Talk (TBT):

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11.2.1 Safety Tool Box Talk / start shall be given by the Site supervisor /
Safety officer every week and/or as deemed necessary.
11.2.2 Safety tool Box Talk / start shall brief the task / subject and shall be
given in languages understandable by multinational workforce.
11.2.3 Safety Tool Box Talk / start attendance shall be recorded on a sheet
and signed by attendees.

11.3 Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

11.3.1 All materials shall be identified and all MSDS should be read and
understood before use.

11.4 Housekeeping

11.4.1 Housekeeping shall be maintained by all personnel working at site.

Housekeeping for fabrication and installation shall be as per project
safety plan and ETA-Debbas Safety Manual.

11.5 Signage

11.5.1 All necessary safety warning and caution signs shall be displayed at
work locations.

11.6 Environment

11.6.1 All materials shall be kept by the storekeeper and a copy given to HSE
Dept. The MSDS shall be followed as per Qatar labour law. Waste
Disposal shall be segregated and disposed by a Certified
Subcontractor and send it to the municipality stockyard for COSH
material as per Qatar law.

12.0 QC Approval and Other Documentary Requirements ( Attachment)

12.1 Material Technical Submittal Approval – For Painting Only

12.2 Shop Drawing Approval – N/A
12.3 Material Inspection Report (MIR) approval – For painting only
12.4 Installation Request for Inspection & Approval (RFIA) – For painting only

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13.0 Attachments

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13.1 Risk Assessment

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