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METHOD STATEMENT
FOR
CEMENT PLASTER

01 Introduction of HSE Instructions 12 Oct, 04 M Ashraf MSC AKK

0 Method Statement for Cement Plaster 24 July, 03 M Ashraf MSC AKK

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Rev. No. Details Of Revision Date Prepared by Checked by Approved by

1. OBJECTIVE

The objective of this method statement is to provide general guidelines for all plastering
work and related inspection activities.

2. SCOPE

This method statement covers the activities in connection with the application of plaster
at all project sites.

3. REFERENCES

Construction drawings & specifications

4. DEFINITIONS

CAR Corrective Action Request

HSE Health, Safety and Environment
QIP Quality Inspection Plan
Doc. Document

5. RESPONSIBILITIES

Construction Manager shall be responsible for implementation of this method

statement.

6 PROCEDURE

6.1 Quality Inspection Plan (QIP) specific to project requirements shall be made and
inspection activities shall be recorded either on the formats as given under
“Related Documents” or those supplied by customer.

6.2 Portland cement for plaster shall conform to the requirements as specified in
customer’s specifications and for its approval by customer use Doc. No.
QA&QC/FRM-199.

6.3 All sand used in plaster shall also conform to the requirement as specified in the
customer’s specifications and for its approval by customer use Doc. No.
QA&QC/FRM-174, 178,179.

6.4 All the ingredients for plastering shall be proportioned by volume as indicated on
the project specifications. The preparation of mix shall not be in a bulk quantity.
Approval of mix design for mortar use Doc. No. QA&QC/FRM-180.

6.5 Mechanical mixers, mixing boxes, platforms and all related tools shall be cleaned
before and after mixing each mix.

6.6 Plaster mortar shall be thoroughly mixed with the specified amount of water until
uniformity in color and consistency is obtained.

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6.7 Prior to the plasterwork ensure that all the conduits for electrical works ducts,
pipes, brackets, doors, windows, ventilators and all other fixtures on the walls

have been fixed in position.

6.8 Smooth concrete surface shall be roughened prior to commencement of

plastering.

6.9 Before commencement on block wall the surface to be plastered shall be treated
with cement sand slurry (one part cement and one part sand by volume)

6.10 The slurry shall be applied with a brush upon the surface previously been well
wetted.

6.11 The treatment of slurry shall be allowed to dry out for 24 hrs.

6.12 The first coat shall be roughened before the finishing coat is applied.

6.13 Make sure the minimum thickness of plaster should be as per project
specifications.

6.14 The plaster surface should not be wavy and should be perfectly in plumb.

6.15 The plaster works shall be cured for at least ten days by sprinkling water or as
mentioned in specifications.

6.16 In case of non-conformity at any stage of inspection, the segregation shall be

covered by method statement No. QA&QC/MS-02 and Corrective Action Request
(CAR) shall be raised as per standard operating procedure No. QA&QC/SOP-04.

7. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTS

Mixing Pans, Hand Tools For Plaster, Plumb Lines, Water Tank/Bouser and Mixing
Machine.

8. HSE INSTRUCTIONS

8.1 All the workers shall use personal protective equipment during cement plaster
activity.

8.2 A competent assigned person shall supervise the whole work.

8.3 Any person alone shall clean in the presence of a supervisor and the machines
such as mixers etc. never.

8.4 Electric circuit must be disconnected before wetting/curing of the surface

plastered or to be plastered.

8.5 Scaffolding with toe boards & guardrails etc. will be prepared as per approved
specifications if needed.

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8.6 Mortar buckets must be in good condition and not to be used for other than
material.

8.7 Cement sand mortar shall not be retained for more than ½ hrs in open air.

8.8 No trash, rapes, shopping bags, papers, cans, bottles or any other litter should
be left in the open.

8.9 Any liquid fuel spills and accidental waste disposal should be avoided and
properly cleaned up.

8.10 Minimize the soil erosion.

8.11 Preserve your natural environment.

9 RELATED DOCUMENTS

9.1 Related Drawings & Customer’s Specifications.

9.2 QA&QC/FRM-165 Quality of Course/Fine Aggregate
9.3 QA&QC/FRM-174 Cement Soundness Test
9.4 QA&QC/FRM-178 Organic Impurities In Sand
9.5 QA&QC/FRM-179 Sand Equivalent Test
9.6 QA&QC/FRM-180 Summary Of Daily Concrete
9.7 QA&QC/FRM-185 Inspection Timing Sheet
9.8 QA&QC/FRM-188 Gradation Chart
9.9 QA&QC/FRM-198 Inspection Sheet For Brick Masonry
9.10 QA&QC/FRM-199 Material Approval Form
9.11 QA&QC/FRM-200 Foundation Inspection Report
9.12 QA&QC/FRM-08 Corrective Action Request

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