LOYAL BUILDING CONTRACTING L.L.C.

METHOD STATEMENT

PROJECT:
PROPOSSED MODIFICATION WORKS AT MAPEI AT
DIP 1, DUBAI – UAE.

CLIENT : M/S. MAPEI CONSTRUCTION CHEMICAL L.L.C

CONTRACTOR : M/s. LOYAL BUILDING CONTRACTING L.L.C.

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METHOD STATEMENT
SIGN-OFF

PROPOSSED MODIFICATION WORKS AT MAPEI AT

DIP 1, DUBAI – UAE.

Main Contractor: M/s. LOYAL BUILDING CONTRACTING L.L.C.

Project Manager
Name: Date:

Signature:

Client: M/s. MAPEI CONSTRUCTION CHEMICAL L.L.C

Project Manager
Name: Date:

Signature
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CONTENTS
1. PRELIMINARY NOTE
2. PURPOSE OF WORK
3. RESPONSIBILITIES
4. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
5. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE APPAREL AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT
(PPE)METHODOLOGY
6. EQUIPMENT & MANPOWER
6.1 EQUIPMENT
6.2 MANPOWER
6.3 MATERIAL
7. SCOPE OF WORK
8. Methodology
8.1 PREPARATION WORK
8.2 EXCAVATION FOR TANK INSTALLATION
8.3 EXTENSION OF EXISTING OVERHEAD COLUMN
8.4 CONCRETE CASTING ON THE EXTENDED COLUN
8.5 WATER TANK PLACING ON THE OVERHEAD FOUNDATION
8.6 CONNECTING THE WASTERTANK TO THE EXISTING SERVICE
LINE.
9. Clear work area
10. Dismantle Aluminium scaffold
11. Rubbish arising
12. Health and Safety Management Provisions
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1. PRELIMINARY NOTE:
LOYAL BIUILDING CONTRACTING LLC reserves the right to adapt the
methods used according to site needs and configuration. In the case of major
changes to the methods intended to be used, this method statement will be
resubmitted for approval. The Work shall be commenced upon approval of the
MS and RS by Client.

2. PURPOSE OF WORK:
This document defines the procedures to be used during the initial stage starting
from making for fixing the gypsum wall cladding, filling and sanding and
fixing of the 30X30 MDF on the wall.

3. SCOPE OF WORK:
The scope of work includes as follows,

 Gypsum wall cladding all the joints filling and sanding.

 Fixing on the wall MDF 30X30 cm access door for electrical points and it
will be fixed by screws.
 Double skin plywood fixing on the wooden structure for steps.
 PVC floor tiles fixing on the wooden steps & side safety wall both sides.
 Fixing of existing wooden painted wooden architrave.
 Wooden capping fixing on the safety wall top.

4. Responsibilities:
Project Mr.Senthil – 0526404814
Manager Leads and execute timely completion of work and oversee
the safety of the site.

Project Mr. Santhosh – 0526404818

engineer Directs the site team to ensure that all work procedures and
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safety aspect is covered as per the procedures and overseas

the proposed work.
Safety officer Mr.James – 0543058341
Provide relevant and required training on site to enforce all
safety rules and regulations and oversee the process.

Supervisor Mr. Sebastian – 0526404816

Overseas and directs the execution of work on site and
ensures that safety measures are in place and maintained.
General To Follow the Instruction provided by Supervisor and
workers follow site Safety rules and regulations at all time.

4. Safety Requirements:
 Worker involved must be inducted by Safety officer.
 Worker involved must wear complete and proper PPE requirements at all
times.
 Worker involved must be MS/RA briefed and recorded.
 All workers must be briefed with emergency procedure, Evacuation drill
procedure and general site rules that are followed at Mapei Site.
 Material Handling.
Induction and training shall be based on this safety program and shall
include but shall not be limited to:
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(a) General Safety Policy of Contractor and Client.

(b) Briefing of Local Authority rules and regulations
(c) Briefing the MS and RS to Site team.
(d) Employee responsibility for property and safety of others.
(e) Employee responsibilities for reporting all minor and major
accidents.
(f) Procedures for reporting (OR) correcting unsafe conditions
of practice.
(g) Fire Fighting procedures.
(h) Alcohol/drug abuse policy.
Persons shall be permitted to start the work upon receiving the work
permit from mapei safety Team.
Persons shall not be permitted to work on the excavated area unless
provisions have be made to minimize the hazards.
Aluminium scaffold shall be used for the work at height.
All the personnel working on the scaffold shall hook their safety belt on
the handrails of the scaffold
Self-retractable fall arrester system will be used wherever necessary.
5. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE APPAREL AND SAFETY
EQUIPMENT (PPE)
 Personal protective devices shall be used as required.
 PPE’s shall be inspected regularly prior to use to ensure that it is Safe to
Use.
 All workers should be provided mandatory PPE, such as Coverall,
Helmet, Safety Shoes and Goggles
 Persons handling rough, sharp edged, abrasive materials or where the
work subjects to hand burns or bruises shall use hand Gloves.
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 Persons working at height (i.e on the scaffold) shall be provided with Full
body harness system. Prior to use, make sure that the harness and the
Lanyards are Safe for use.
 All persons exposed to operations which subject the eye (OR) face to dust
or flying particles shall use Safety Goggles and Face shield.

6. EQUIPMENT & MANPOWER:

A list of equipment and manpower is given below.

6.1EQUIPMENT:

 Gypsum Filler
 Stainless Steel joint knife
 Kraft Tools

6.2 MANPOWER:

 Engineer 1 Nos
 Workers 3 Nos

6.3 MATERIALS:

 Gypsum Joint filler compound

 Hand tools
 MDF Sheets
 Tool box materials

7. SCOPE OF WORK:
The scope work involved in fixing of the Gypsum wall joints, Fixing on the
wall MDF access door, double skin plywood fixing on the wooden structure,
and wooden capping fixing.
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As an initial step, provide safe access for the site operatives to reach to the work
area.

 Obtaining the work permit from the Mapei Client representative and
ensure the work area is safe.
 Tool box talk training must be given to the workers about the scope of
work and the risk that are associated with the work must be
communicated.
 Job specific instruction must be given by the onsite supervisor.
 Providing proper access to the work execution area.
 Listed modification works shall be done by complying with the on site
safety rules..
 All site rubbish that arises during the modification work shall be stored in
the black cover and at the end of each shift, the waste debris shall be
disposed in the designated area.

8 Methodology:
8.1 Preparation Work:
 PPE must be worn at all times.
 Aluminium Scaffold shall be provided for all the height work activities.
 Ensure that the existing underground services drawing shall be
identified before the commencement of the excavation work.
 All equipment shall be inspected, and all personnel shall be inducted
and trained before the commencement of work on site.

8.2 Excavation for tank installation:

 Loyal Engineer shall ensure that prior to commencing work the position
of services obstructing the work area are established, marked, agreed, and
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recorded. The position of underground services shall be provided by

carefully hand digging.
 No load or materials storage is allowed near to excavation to prevent cave
in.
 For excavations deeper than 1.2 meters, a ladder will be provided, and
kept close to the workplace in the excavation.
 Appropriate PPEs will be provided. And ensure it is used by site
operatives at all times.
 No unauthorized access to be permitted to the excavated area.
 Adequate warning signs i.e. “Deep excavation “, Excavated area- Keep
back” etc will be provided.
 Identify the presence of underground services and provide warning sign.
 If the depth of vertical cut exceeds 1.5m Shoring will be provided to
avoid cave in.
 No material will be stacked near to the edge of any excavation area.
 Proper lighting to will provided.
 Where a vehicle is being used to tip material in to an excavation, it will
be kept at a safe distance away from the edge to prevent possible
collapse.
 After completing sub structure works, all remain excavated area will be
backfilled properly.
 All the area will be levelled properly as per the site condition.
8.3 Extension of existing over-head water tank column

 This method of statements details the procedure for the extension of the
RCC Column as proposed by client and then Form and reinforcement
works shall take place.

 Extension of the RCC column Shuttering shall be done as per the

approved drawing, under the supervision of an experienced
foreman.

 Engineer approval will be obtained before starting the concrete

pouring on the extension shuttering work.
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 Proper supports shall be provided at the side of the shuttering and

it should be done under the supervision of Forman.

 All forms works shall be adequately supported to ensure that it

will safely sustain all loads that might be applied.

 When dismantling the forms works after being used all nails will
be removed.

 All construction wastes will be cleared and all the materials must
be stacked orderly.

 Employees working with cement and concrete will be provided

with necessary personal protective Equipment’s such as: Safety
goggles, hand gloves, protective helmets, rubber boots, proper
mask is provided when handling.

 Warning tape will be tied in isolated area.

8.4 Concrete casting on the extended column

 All concrete works shall be carried out by an approved ready mix plant
and as per suggested mix design.

 All formwork of concrete work shall be made with 18mm marine ply
wood and as per the given sizes in the drawing.

 Shuttering oil shall be applied on plywood.

 Steel reinforcement will be cut and bent as per the required diameter and
shape and it will be fixed with interconnect.
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 Proper cover space. Shop drawings and bar bending schedule shall be
prepared and to be approved by the consultant.

 Sampling and testing of concrete shall be done in accordance with the

specified code of practice.

 All the concrete shall be vibrated properly and finished nicely and it will
be cured by application of concrete curing compound.

 Sides of concrete shutters will be removed as per specifications.

 Supports shall be provided properly before casting of concrete.

 Temperature controlled concrete shall be used. Max. Temperature of

concrete not to exceed 32 degree C.

8.5 Water tank placing on the overhead foundation:

 Lifting plan shall be prepared and it must be available during the time of
lifting activity.
 All the lifting activity shall be done under the supervision of the foreman
 Barricade must be provided on the lifting activity area and signage’s must
be placed to prevent unauthorized entry.
 All the lifting appliance must be certified by DDA approved certificate.
 DDA approved rigger must be available during the lifting activity.

8.6 Connecting the water tank to the existing services:

 Experienced personnel will carry out all the installation work. UPVC pipe
will be installed in accordance with the client and manufacturers
instruction.
 All the access to the work at height will be carried with the help of the
aluminium scaffold.
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 Aluminium scaffold must be erected by competent trained employee and

then inspected by the competent person prior to use.
 Material must not be carried up by using the access ladder.
 Ensure that the work area is suitably cordoned off to prevent
persons not involved in the activity from staying in to work area.
 Mark out the position of any support channel and bracket.
 Once the support is fixed hangers shall be installed.
 Connecting UPVC shall be installed with proper slope gradient
as proposed.

9. Clear Working Area:

 Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled

according to legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job
specification.
 Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in
accordance with manufacturer recommendations and workplace
procedures.
 Documentation is completed in accordance with workplace requirements

10. Dismantle of the aluminium scaffold;

Reverse procedure of the scaffold erection shall be followed for aluminium

scaffold dismantle.

11. Rubbish Arising:

 At the appropriate time we will clear rubbish and debris arising

from our works into the skips designated by Client.

12. Health and Safety Management Provisions:

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 Specific safety measures must be in place as applicable.

 The Team will undertake safety induction /Pre job safety briefings.

 The Team shall be made aware of method of statements and

specific risk relating to their work.

 Respective work permits shall be acquired before work

commencement.

 Personal Protective Equipment such as Coverall, Hard hats, safety

goggles, safety shoes.
 Good Housekeeping should be maintained throughout.