Method Statement- GI TRAY & TRUNKING

METHOD STATEMENT
FOR GI TRAY & TRUNKING

BMS HQ DESIGN
IPIC TOWER, ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Client: MDC BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC

Consult. : FOCUS INTERNATIONAL ENGG. CONSULTANCY LLC
Main Cont.: CENTRIC INTERIORS
MEP Cont.: TESTER ELECTROMECHANICAL
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Method Statement and Risk Assessment for GI Tray & trunking

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1. Scope

This Method Statement provides the Control Sequence and methodology that will be used during the installation of Chilled water piping at BMS HQ project at IPIC tower. The Method Statement
would include a Risk Assessment for each activity which lists out potential risks involved and risk mitigation techniques for each activity. The method statement would help establish safety
standards, activity guidelines, and define roles and responsibilities.

2. Reference

 Contract documents
 Approved shop drawings and material approvals

3. Definitions and abbreviations

The following abbreviations would be made use of in this document

 Client – MDC Business Management Services LLC

 Consultant – Focus international

 Contractor – Centric Interiors

 PM - Main Contractor Project Manager

 PE - Main Contractor Project Engineer

 SE - Site Engineer

 SI - Main Contractor Safety Inspector

 SF - Main Contractor Section Foreman

 PQP – Project Quality plan

 ITP - Inspection and Test Plan

 MS - Method Statement

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 RA - Risk Assessment

 MIR - Material Inspection Request

 WIR - Work Inspection Request

 NCR - Non Conformance Report

 QA/QC–Quality assurance/Quality control

 HSE - Health safety and Environment

 PPE – Persona protective Equipment

 TBT - Toolbox talk

 MSDS-Material safety data sheet

 COSHH- Control of substance hazardous to health

 NIOSH- National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health

4. Roles and responsibilities

 Project manager (PM)

The PM will have the overall responsibility of the project for execution, Quality, Health safety and Environment. He shall maintain the planning progress and co-ordination of works.

 Site engineer (SE)

- To ensure that the works are carried out according to the Contract Specifications and approved method statement.
- To provide all necessary information and distribute responsibilities to his construction team.
- To monitor the progress of work in relation with the work program and to report to the construction manager.
- To co-ordinate with the safety officer and to ensure that the works are carried out in safe practicing methods.
- To ensure that the foreman is fully aware of the work sequences and related testing frequencies before proceeding with the installation.
- To ensure compliance of the works with the related approved quality procedures
- Report to PM in daily basis on site progress.

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 Supervisor/Charge hand

Supervisor/Charge hand will be directly responsible for the day-to-day job at site, for coordinating of work with skilled and unskilled labor or any other staff assigned in his area

 Safety Inspector

- To ensure sound implementation of all safety procedures and measures related to the nature of works being carried out, in accordance with the HSE Plan and general safety rules.
- To ensure that all persons involved in the work are aware of their responsibilities, and having enough understanding of the related safety procedures.
- To report to the Project Manager and to coordinate with Construction Manager in order to ensure that all the implemented and adopted safety measures are effective enough to
maintain safe working atmosphere in the site.
- To ensure that all safety statistics are recorded and reported to the project manager.
- To maintain continuous inspections of the site activities, advise and train the involved persons on daily basis to prevent accidents, personnel injury and property damage.
- To give special concern to housekeeping, and ensure that the site is maintained clean and tidy.
5. Contractor contact details

Name Organization Mobile Email

Tester Electromechanical
Sunil Kumar +971 558033014 sunil@adeco.me
LLC
Tester Electromechanical
Shaji Joseph +971 526921079 shaji@adeco.me
LLC
Mohamed Tester
+971 525138452 mohamed@adeco.me
Diab Electromechanical LLC

6. Material handling & storage at site

 Handling
- All tray, trunking and accessories shall be carefully off-loaded at site using necessary manpower / shifting or lifting machinery / equipment to ensure that no damage is caused to the
materials.
- All materials shall be stored in a clean dry place and adequate cover shall be provided to avoid damages.

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- Wherever possible the loading and unloading of tray, trunking and accessories to be carried out by hand and for bulk quantity that are packed in crates fork lift or any lifting
equipment shall be used.
- Materials shall be shifted to workplace from storage area with the help of sufficient manpower or required equipment.
 Storage
- Tray, trunking and accessories should be stored on a flat surface or rack.
- Storage shall be away from any water source.
- Bundles should be stored on top of each other of not more than 3 stakes.

7. Plant and Equipment

Following indicative hand tools list shall be used for the installation works.
 9” Grinder with cutting disc

 Mini Hacksaw Frame with Blades

 White chalk /Marker

 1 KG Hammer

 Measuring Tape

 Sprit Level

 Water Level Pipe

 Point & Flat Chisels

 Trowel

 Hardware items.

 Slotted channel

 L angles

Personal Protective Equipment:

 Helmets

 Safety Shoes

 Masks

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 Hand Gloves

8. Method of installation

 After the civil clearance to proceed with MEP installations, ensure the area is clean and ready to start the works.

 Ensure all the relevant current / approved shop drawings are available with the installation team.

 Required quantity of standard length of G.I. tray & trunking and accessories are shifted from site stores to the work place with help of cranes and wheel barrow, clean the material for dust from storage and
transportation.

 Mark the G.I. tray & trunking routes as per approved shop drawings, Ensure these are of horizontal and vertical runs only, except where it is not practicable and approved by consultant.

 Coordinate the routes, levels and ensure there are no clashes with other services. Maintain a minimum of 150mm clearance from other mechanical services.

 Maintain enough clearance for removal of cover or any future Maintenance works.

 Mark the support, fix the supports with appropriate metal plugs, threaded rods and nuts, ‘L’ angles / slotted ‘C’ channels and nuts. A maximum of 1.2 mtr distances is maintained between the supports to avoid
sagging of G.I. Trunking. Provide supports at 150mm bends from branches and offsets.

 Cut the standard length of G.I. tray & trunking to required length with Appropriate cutting tools and fixing holes with drilling machines. And fixed with the necessary accessories.

 Ensure the installation of G.I. tray & trunking are neat, in straight line for good aesthetic look. Trim the extra projected supports.

 All sharp edges and burrs, inside and outside of the trunking shall be cleaned for installation of wires and cables.

 Approved fire sealant shall be provided wherever the trunking installation crosses the fire rated walls.

 Sleeves shall be provided at all the wall crossings.

 Copper earth links shall be installed at every joints to maintain continuity throughout the installation. This continuity is tested and recorded.

 Provide identification labels as specified to identify the service.

 GI trunking covers shall be provided after the cabling and wiring activities are completed.

9. Man Power Requirement

Manpower requirement like Project Engineer, Supervisor/ Foreman, Skilled operatives and unskilled labor depends upon the approved construction program and site progress.

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10. Material Requirement

 Conduits and fittings
 Hardware items

11. House Keeping

All work places where any site operatives are working will be cleaned from scrap materials derived from their work, ensuring clean and healthy work environment as well as to maintain free
access and egress in the event of an emergency. Waste removal will happen in two stages.

 Refer to waste management details.

12. Control of Health Hazards

Implementation of Health & Safety procedures and checks shall be done as per contract agreement and the approved site HSE plan. The safety officer shall carryout the necessary routine
inspections.

 Risk Controls: Risk assessment and their controls are carried out for each activity and enclosed within the detailed section. Each Risk assessment is attached along with their corresponding
detailed method statements.
 All personnel should comply with site HSE Plan.

 All personnel should comply with corresponding Risk Assessments.

 Adequate HSE control measures should be provided as required in the Risk Assessments.
 All personnel should attend Site Safety Induction.

Every site operative must use the required job specific PPE

13. Training
Tradesmen performing the any activity will be experienced technicians. If deemed necessary specific team/Individuals will undergo further training and awareness programs for this activity
by the Project/QA-QC Departments. Toolbox talks will provide general training and awareness for each activity and also in health & safety matters and precautions

14. QA / QC Documentation
QA/QC forms shall be used to verify and maintain quality throughout the project as per the approved Project Quality Plan. Checklist and ITP would be used to ensure that all activities are
carried out as per contract requirements and approved method statement.

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15. Distribution
 Client

 PM/CM

 Consultant

 Safety inspector

 QA/QC

16. Attachment
 Risk Assessment – GI tray and trunking

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LIKELIHOOD

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RISK LEVEL

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By:
• Make sure a safe access and aggress are identified.
• Arrange Safety Induction and mandatory PPE to the drivers and
helpers prior to start of delivery.
• Maintain the speed at 10km/hr. inside the site boundary.
• Arrange trained signal / banks men.
• Isolate the loading/unloading area with warning tapes and signs.
• Collision Hazards resulting to serious injuries and
• Materials to be stored in location approved by Project Management /
permanent disability
client
• Fire Hazards resulting to serious injuries and
Delivery of • Tools/equipment to be stored in lockable toolbox
fatalities.
materials, • Flammable materials to be stored in fire rated chemical store.
01 tools and R • Injuries resulting from improperly stored 3 5 15 1 5 5 SE/SI 1 5 5
equipment on materials, tools and equipment • Adequate numbers of fire extinguishers to be strategically positioned
site in the area.
• Injuries from Slips and trips
• Emergency escape routes to be clearly marked and communicated to
• Improper handling resulting to back injuries
all workers.
• Poor illumination resulting to injuries
• Ensure emergency lighting is provided in the area.
• Area to be kept tidy and clear at all times
• Training to be provided on safe manual handling and this MS and
RA.
• Competent supervision must be present all times.
• Provide hand gloves and goggles to operatives along with the basic
PPE.

02 Manual handling, R • Musculoskeletal injuries such as back pain, slip 3 3 9 • Whenever practicable, mechanical lifting aids (e.g. 1 3 3 SE/SI 1 3 3

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Trolley, pallet jack, etc.) Will be used to alleviate the requirement for
manual handling.
• Use glass suckers when handling and shifting glass panels.

disc, tendon and ligament injuries, upper limb • Deploy adequate number of competent operatives; lifting of heavy
disorders, etc. from carrying heavy loads loads to be carried in pairs.

• Foot injury (fracture, cuts) due to drop off of • Ensure proper grip while lifting.
transferring/shifting materials • Ensure safe access and egress with appropriate lighting.
of materials, tools
and equipment • Back and finger injury (caught between) • Conduct training on safe manual handling to all.
resulting from untrained / improper handling of • Observe 25kg maximum weight limit per person.
materials and equipment
• Competent supervision throughout the works.
• Slip and trips due to obstructions • Ensure prompt use of hand gloves, eye goggles, hard hats and safety
shoes with steel toe.
• Area to be kept clean and tidy prior to and after the activity
• Ensure area is adequately lit and free from obstructions.

R • Only use laser approved / standard laser levels.

• Operatives to be advised to not directly look at the light source
• Ensure everybody is kept behind the laser beam so that they do not
Use of laser level look inadvertently at it.
Eye Injury (retina damage) resulting from intense
03 for marking and 3 4 12 1 4 4 SE/SI 1 4 4
beam of light • Do not point the beam at a highly reflective surface.
levelling
• Do not attempt to dismantle or modify the equipment.
• Proper supervision to be provided.
• Use laser protective goggles (rated).
04 Work at height R  Fall from height resulting to injuries and property 3 5 15 Ladders: - 1 5 5 SE/SI 1 5 5
(Use of ladders; damage • Ladder shall be inspected before use.
scaffolds) • No overloading, observe load rated capacity of the ladder.
• Top two rungs of the ladder shall be kept free.
• A watchman shall hold the ladder from bottom
• Observe 3 point contact rule while ascending / descending the ladder.
• Maintain safe distance from folding parts of ladder.
• Use hand gloves, be aware of various pinch points.

Scaffolds: -
• Only competent scaffolders are allowed to erect and dismantle the
scaffolds.
• Scaffolds must be inspected and tagged by a competent inspector prior

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to start the work.

• Inspection tags must be reviewed weekly. Visual checks to be done
daily.
• Always ensure that the manufacturer instructions and legal requirements
are followed while erecting, working and dismantling the scaffolds.
• Do not move the scaffolds with men and materials on the platform.
• Ensure the ground is stable and free of obstruction and potential for trip
hazards.
• Ensure the platform kept clean and tidy always.
• Do not climb through beams, use access ladders instead.
• Do not throw materials to and from the scaffolds.
• Do not remove the scaffold components; if you are not trained or
permitted to do so.
• Operative must be trained on safe working on scaffolds.
• Competent supervision is mandatory though out the works.
• Full body harness must be used over 6m heights and it must be secured
to safe anchorage.
05 Use of Power Tools R • Injures from use of power tools or by 3 5 15 • Power tools to be in good working condition with inspection tag and 1 5 5 SE/SI 1 4 4
(hammer drill, incompetent personnel color coded.
angle grinder, • Only tools of approved standard will be used
• Entanglement from moving / rotating parts
power drill, tighter • Damaged/defective tools to be taken out of service immediately.
machine, etc.) • Hand and arm vibration syndrome
• Power tools should be double insulated. Safety guard should be fixed
• Inhalation of dust properly in rotating parts.
• Tripping from trailing leads • Only authorized and competent personnel should use the power tools.
• Electrocutions / burns from faulty electrical • Isolate the work area with warning tapes and sings.
equipment • Loose clothing, jewelry and long hair to be kept clear of moving parts
• Fire due to use of substandard tools • Select tools with lowest vibration levels.
• Ensure adequate ventilation in the working area. Wear dust masks.
Wash hands thoroughly after producing dust.
• Keep the lead wires off the ground and if not possible then make sure
the lead wires will not cause a tripping hazard.
• Ensure an adequate power supply through isolating devices in the
Distribution Boards.
• Use only industrial sockets for making the connections.
• Switch off the power tools & unplug the socket when not in use
• Provide sufficient information and instructions to the operator prior
to start of work.
• Electrical cables and fitting in good working condition and of an

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approved type.
• ELCB to be provided to electrical power supply.
• Qualified person to test all portable electrical hand tools before use
• Adequate numbers of fire extinguishers to be strategically positioned
in the area.
• Emergency escape routes to be clearly marked and communicated to
all workers.
R • Only persons trained to use hand tools shall use the same 1 3 3
• Only correctly maintained and inspected tools shall be used
• Tag worn, damaged or defective tools “Out of Service” and do not
use them.
• Select appropriate tool for the works.
• Carry all sharp tools in a sheath or holster.
• Do not use a tool if its handle has splinters, burrs, cracks, splits or if
the head of the tool is loose.
Use of hand tools • When handing a tool to another person, direct sharp points and
(spanner, screw • Hand and eye injuries (cut) from use of cutting edges away from yourself and the other person.
driver, ball hammer, defective/blunt tools
06 3 3 9 • When using cutters, shears or other cutting tools, cut in a direction SE/SI 1 3 3
etc.) during • Injuries resulting from use of hand tools by away from your body.
installation of GI incompetent personnel
Tray & trunking • Do not carry sharp or pointed hand tools such as screwdrivers,
scribes, aviation snips, scrapers, chisels or files in your pocket unless the
tool or your pocket is sheathed.
• Do not perform “make-shift” repairs to tools.
• Do not carry tools in your hand when you are climbing. Carry tools in
tool belts or hoist the tools to the work area using a hand line.
• Do not throw tools from one location to another, from one employee
to another, from scaffolds or other elevated platforms.
• Personnel to be provided with all necessary PPE (gloves, safety
goggles/glasses, dust mask)
07 Housekeeping R Slip and trip, inhalation of dust, foot injury from 3 3 9 • Housekeeping crew must be competent. 1 3 3 SE/SI 1 3 3
• General unattended materials • Ensure a safe access and egress to the work area.
work area • Materials to be stored in location approved by main cont. or client
cleaning
• Tools/equipment to be stored in lockable toolbox
• Storage of
materials • Wet/damp sweeping techniques to be used for general cleaning to
• Storage of control dust levels.

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• Waste materials shall keep in designated bins.

• All the scrap materials shall be separated properly and stacked safely.
• Waste management procedure shall be followed as mentioned in the
approved HSE Plan.
• Regular cleaning (throughout the work and before and after of each
shift) and removal of wastes and scrap materials from the work area to
the designated collection points and storages in order to create a safe
tools/equip working environment.
ment
• Responsible engineer must ensure the work area is safe prior to
deployment and instruction to work.
• Provide adequate instructions for the safe use and maintenance of
PPE, safe manual handling and ensures prompt compliance during the
housekeeping works with adequate supervision.
• Provide appropriate hand gloves, respiratory protection, overalls and
other personnel protective equipment to the workers.

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