220 /132/33 kv Substation Sharjah Airport

METHOD STATEMENT FOR INSTALLATION TE

KIRAN RAMACHANDRAN
Prepared 12-OCT-2023
PROJECT ENGINEER

JAMIL AFSAR
Verified 12-OCT-2023
PROJECTS MANAGER

JAMIL AFSAR
Approved 12-OCT-2023
PROJECTS MANAGER
Name Signature Date

Revision Log

Version Date Description of Review Status

00 12-OCT-2023 Issued For Approval

Table of Contents

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1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................2
1.1 Purpose of the Document..................................................................................................2
1.2 Definitions..........................................................................................................................3
2 REFERENCE..............................................................................................................................3
3 SITE CLEARANCE AND PLANNING.............................................................................................3
4 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT...........................................................................................................4
5 PRE-CONSTRUCTION SAFETY MEETINGS...................................................................................4
6 OPERATING PROCEDURE..........................................................................................................4
7 PROCEDURE.............................................................................................................................5
7.1 General Requirements.......................................................................................................5
7.2 SEQUENCE OF WORK.........................................................................................................5

8 EQUIPMENT’S / TOOLS...........................................................................................................10
9 MANPOWER..........................................................................................................................10
10 DETAILED CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURE WITH RESPONSIBILITY..............................................10
10.1 Project Manager..............................................................................................................11
10.2 Safety Officer...................................................................................................................11
10.3 Site Engineer....................................................................................................................11
10.4 Foremen...........................................................................................................................11
11 TRAINING / COMPETENCIES...................................................................................................12
12 HEALTH, SAFETY, WELFARE & ENVIRONMENT........................................................................12
12.1 Risk Assessment and Hazard Analysis..............................................................................12
12.2 Health Safety and Environment Induction Training.........................................................13
12.3 Pre-Task Briefings.............................................................................................................13
12.4 Toolbox Talk.....................................................................................................................13
12.5 Emergency Management.................................................................................................13
12.6 Protective & Safety Equipment........................................................................................14
13 QUALITY.................................................................................................................................14
14 ATTACHMENT........................................................................................................................14

1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Purpose of the Document
This method statement serves to outline the steps and actions that required for the Installation, Testing
and commissioning of fire pumps in the project as per the Specifications and the approved shop
drawings.

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This activity should be performed with strict compliance and implementation of Safety Requirements &
executed in accordance with the contract requirements, hazards are analysed, safety procedures
implemented all quality assurance/control activities are conducted in a systematic manner, works
inspected and compiling with relevant specification, Legislation, Standard and Codes of Practice etc.

The execution statement explains the methodologies used for the implementation of various activities
and sub activities involved in this contract for a better and efficient performance in a professional
manner with high degree of quality and safety.

1.2 Definitions
 MST - Method Statement

 ITP - Inspection & Test Plan

 CL - Check List

 RA - Risk Assessment

 ITL - Independent Testing Lab

2 REFERENCE
 Project specification

 Approved /Arch Drawings

 Approved Civil Defence Drawings

 Approved MEP Drawings

 Approved Structural Drawings

 Approved Project HSE Plan

3 SITE CLEARANCE AND PLANNING

 Before commencing the work, the area shall be cleared of all debris, materials or other obstructions

 Required levels are to be confirmed and verified by Site Surveyor and Site Engineer before
commencing the work

 It is the responsibility of the Site Engineer to ensure that any preceding activity is completed

 Refer to approved Baseline schedule for the duration of piping works will be followed

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4 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
 Other than some special cases no special traffic management plan is required

 Special cases can be identified on individual bases and related actions can be taken accordingly

5 PRE-CONSTRUCTION SAFETY MEETINGS

 The meeting shall be scheduled prior to the beginning of the work and before any Subcontractor
starts on the project

 Safety awareness meetings will be conducted every working day morning/every other day to brief
the workforce in the safety prevention measures

 The equipment check for safety shall be recorded/ documented during the daily Safety Awareness
Meeting. Traffic safety will be discussed to emphasise these meetings

 Each worker will be instructed to follow specific safety requirements related to his trade

 They will be required to follow installed safety signs, observe barricades and use opens

 Contractor Safety will perform hazard risk analysis by identifying all steps, hazards identified in those
steps, with a focus on the relationship between the work task, the tools, and the work environment

 After identifying uncontrolled hazards; Contractor will take steps to eliminate or reduce them to an
acceptable risk level

 General contractual safety, health, and environmental requirements. Roles of the contractor,
subcontractors, authority representatives and all project workers

 Accident reporting requirements.

 Specific details of the work to be performed along with the use of personal protective equipment

 Emergency procedure

6 OPERATING PROCEDURE
 Site investigation has to be carried out to develop safety precautions and measures prior to the
commencement of the work

 After such investigation, relevant sign boards will be displayed and barricades will be installed where
and as necessary, such as but not limited to the following: Advanced signs e.g. “Work Area” signs will
be placed the activity zones or fall hazard zone on around the area

 After completion of the work, safety cones and barricades have to be removed accordingly

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 Site work shall be done as per the ongoing safety procedures being implemented on site

 All throughout the duration of work, the required supervision shall be considered to ensure
completion of the activity in a safe and orderly manner

7 PROCEDURE
7.1 General Requirements
 All necessary registers, method statement, risk assessment, health and safety plan etc will be kept
on site under the control of the Site Supervisor and can be inspected at any time. All accidents are to
be reported to and entered in the site accident book.

 A supply of spare hard hats, overalls, gloves, goggles, masks, hand gloves, face visors (when burning
equipment is used) etc will be stored on Site.

 At all times the appointed team will ensure a high standard of Health and Safety is carried out at all
times on site.

 All operatives on site must wear full PPE in accordance with HSE requirements including safety
boots, hard hats and a high visibility vets or coat and LEP (Light Eye Protection) as standard.

 Adequate segregation of pedestrians and vehicular traffic will be maintained at all times.

 Existing facilities, which are within the construction site radius considered to obstruct any work
activities, will be removed, or be provided with protection against damage, dust and dirt.

7.2 SEQUENCE OF WORK

Pre Installation procedures
1. Ensure that all safety requirements are in place in accordance with project
2. Safety plan, and ensure secure scaffolding and the scaffolding has permit to be used.
3. Ensure that the latest revision of the approved shop drawing is being used.
4. All materials shall be ordered after approval of the drawings and technical submittals.
5. All materials shall be transported to the site by the supplier and care shall be taken by the store keeper
to ensure that materials are not damaged during transit.

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6. Special care shall be taken by the Store Keeper to protect equipment from moisture, corrosion and dust.
7. On receipt of the material at site, Site Engineer/Foreman shall inspect the material internally and
inspection shall be offered to the Engineer for approval in MIR (Material Inspection Request) form.
8. Ensure that all materials used have passed receiving inspection and not damaged or defective.
9. Prior to start the work, Fire Fighting Engineer/ supervisor from the execution team shall ensure that the
latest approved construction drawings are available at site.
10. Supervisor shall ensure equipment and correct tools are available for installation-operation and to
achieve compliance with contract requirement.
11. Permit to work shall be obtained from main contractor to start work.

Installation procedure fire pump set

1. Concrete base shall be done by civil contractor and the Size of the concrete base shall be as per
approved fire pump layout and manufacture recommended.
2. Fixing position of the pump supporting frame shall be marked out on the concrete base as per the details
in Fire Pump layout.
3. Anchoring shall be done where the marking is provided.
4. Carefully place the pump (diesel, electrical and jockey) on the foundations.
5. Ensure the pump assembly base is fixed sufficiently to absorb any vibration.
6. Align the pump and driven shaft after complete setting of the pump.
7. Fix the OS&Y valve to the buddle flange on water tank.
8. Fix the supervisory devices and ensure it is interfaced with the FA system.
9. Fix the suction pipe with same level of the buddle flange which will be same level of pumps suction
flange.
10. Connect the suction header to the pumps flanges by using eccentric reducer
11. For Diesel pump, fix the Pressure Relief Valve after pump discharge then connect the pipe back to the
water tank to retune back the extra water to the tank (the purpose of this PRV is to reduce the extra
pressure specially at starting time and return the pressurized extra water to the water tank).
12. Connect all the discharge lines to discharge header.
13. Another line to be connected to the test header then connect back to the water tank (flow meter to be
fixed to the test line to test the pressure and flow of water for Diesel and Electric pumps).
14. Connect the discharge header to the main discharge line after fixing the pressure reducing valve and the
alarm check valve.
15. All the piping connections shall be completed as per the approved Fire Pump layout.
16. Install fire pump panel and do the cabling, termination etc.

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17. Connect the sensing lines from the discharge pipes of each pump to the control panels as per the
approved pump room layout and standard.
18. Connect the diesel line from the diesel tank to diesel engine.
19. Inform the contractor to fill the water in the water tank and diesel in the diesel tank
20. Ensure all the installation shall be as per NFPA 20.
21. Ensure all the following are installed properly carefully:
22. Casing relief valve before the check valve.
23. Automatic air release valve.
24. Suction and discharge P.G
25. Pressure relief valve for the diesel pump.
26. Proceed the commissioning activities as per testing procedure.

Pump room piping installation procedures

Threading procedure (For2"dia.AndbelowPipes)
1. Cut the required length of the pipe to be threaded.
2. Insert the end of the pipe to be threaded in-between the die head and tighten the chuck to hold the
pipes properly.
3. Start the machine and engage the die head in to threading position.
4. Thread the pipe until the required length of the thread is achieved.
5. After threading loosen the chuck and remove the pipe.
6. Drain the residual threading oil from the pipe into the oil tray of the threading machine.
7. Clean and remove all burrs at the end of threaded pipes.

Grooving procedure (For above 2"dia.Pipe)

1. Cut the required length of the pipe to be grooved.
2. Check that the cut ends of the pipe.
3. Install the correct die on the Grooving machine for the corresponding pipe size.
4. Insert the end of the pipe to be grooved in-between the groove dies.
5. Support the other end of the pipe using the pipe stand.
6. Start the machine and at the same time apply pressure on the pipe toward the machine so that the
pipe does not slip out of the groove die.
7. Groove the pipe until the required depth of the groove is achieved.

Coupling installation

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1. Groove the pipe ends according to the manufacturer’s specification, project specification and
consultant's approval
2. Pipe must be free from indentations, projections or roll marks on exterior from the ends to the
groove, to assure a leak tight seat for the gasket.
3. Place gasket over pipe ends, being sure gasket lip does not overhang pipe end
4. Align and bring 2 pipe ends together and slide gasket into position centred between the grooves on
each pipe .No portion of the gasket should extending to the groove on either pipe.
5. Loosely assemble all segments leaving one nut and bolt off to allow for "swing-over" feature.
6. With 1 nut and 1 bolt removed, use the “swing-over" feature to position housings over gasket and
into the grooves on both pipes.
7. Insert the remaining bolt to allow easy tightening of the nut .Be sure track head engages into
housing recess.
8. Tighten nuts alternately and equally maintaining metal-to-metal contact at the angle bolt pads.
9. Tighten securely to assure a rigid joint.

Mechanical Tee Installation

1. Drill the hole according to the manufacturer's specification, project specification and consultant's
approval.
2. Remove 1 nut and bolt from the housing .Loosen the other nut until it is fixed with the end of the
bolt. Remove the tape and lift the gasket from the mechanical –T outlet
3. Check gasket supplied to be sure it is suited for intended service. Apply a thin coat of silicone
lubricant to gasket lips and outside of gasket.
4. Reposition gasket into housing using alignment tabs on slides for proper positioning.
5. Rotate the lower housing approximately 90 degree away from the upper housing. Place the upper
Section onto the face of the pipe in line with outlet hole. Rotate the lower section around the pipe
end and close the 2 halves.
6. Make sure that the locating collar is in the out let hole by rocking the upper housing in the hole.
7. Insert bolt in its hole and finger tighten both nuts .Be certain oval-neck of bolt engages recess in
housing. Make sure that the locating collar is in the outlet hole and the positioning lugs are properly
aligned.
8. Tighten bolt nuts uniformly until the upper housing is in complete surface contact in the gasket
pocket area and the assembly is rigid.

Valve with flange end connection installation

1. Confirm the valve size and location based on the approved shop drawings. Ensure that the selected
valve is flange type.
2. Place the valve between the pipe flanges. Make sure the flange and adjacent pipe work are clean
and free of dirt.
3. Select the gasket size according to the valve size and associated pipe size based on approved shop
drawings so that it can match the pipe work flange.

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4. Connect the valve with the pipe flange. The pipe flange shall be square with the associated pipeline.
5. When the valve is in proper position, install the bolts into the holes. Tightening the nuts one by one
evenly. Repeat the above steps for the other joint.

Painting of pipes and fittings

1. Painting Materials to be used on piping system should be as per approved Material submittal.
2. Apply paints only when temperature of surfaces to be painted and ambient air temperatures are
between 10 and 35 deg C.
3. Do not apply paints in rain, fog, or mist; when relative humidity exceeds 85 percent; at temperatures
less than 3 deg C above the dew point; or to damp or wet surfaces.
4. Verify suitability of substrates, including surface conditions and compatibility, with finishes and
primers.
5. Proceed with coating application only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
6. Clean pipe surface and are as where shop paint is abraded.
7. Use applicators and techniques suited for paint and substrate indicated.
8. Allow primer paint to dry for some hours prior to proceed with the first coat.
9. Apply first coat using approved paint sand allow it to dry.
10. Apply final or additional coats until cured film has a uniform paint finish, colour, and appearance.
11. After completing paint application, cleans pattered surfaces. Removes pattered paints by washing,
scraping, or other methods .Do not scratch or damage adjacent finished surfaces.
12. Protect work of other trades against damage from paint application.
13. At completion of construction activities of other trades, touch up and restore damaged or defaced
painted surfaces.

Flow meter installation

• Ensure the flow meter size and model as per approved material submittal and shop
drawings.
• Ensure the pipe length before flow meter should be maintained minimum pipe length 5
times more than erecting pipe size and after flow meter pipe length should be maintained
minimum 2 times more than erecting pipe size.
• Place the flow meter between the grooved coupling and when the flow meter in proper

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positions tight the bolts of grooved coupling.

• Ensure the flow meter shall be indicated in the correct direction of flow

Fuel Tank Installation

• Check and ensure the diesel tank capacity as per fire pump & authority requirements.
• The fuel tank shall be located above ground.
• The fuel tank outlet shall be located on the top level which can easily transfer the fuel to
the Diesel Engine.
• After installed the diesel tank, the diesel supply pipes shall install from diesel tank to
engine diesel inlet connection as per approved drawings and the return pipes shall connect
from engine to diesel tank inlet connection as per approved drawings. Depth gauge, vent and over flow,
drain point all these assembled part already available in
the tank as per manufacturer recommendation.
• Bund wall to be built as per requirement and providing bund wall capacity should be 1.5
times more than the diesel tank capacity as per approved drawings.
• Drain point (bottom of the tank) shall be provided along with diesel tank.

Fire Pump Control Panel Installation

• Fire pump control panel wall mounting shall be in accordance with approved shop
drawings and material submittals.
• Mark the fixing position of the control panel’s support as per approved shop drawing and
coordinate with other equipment and services.
• After marking and drill according to the selected sizes of bolts to appropriate depth as per
approved shop drawing.
• Mount the control panel and tight the bolts to ensure the permanent fixing on the walls.
• The height of control panel shall be maintained as per approved shop drawing so that easy
access and other maintenance work can be carried out.

CABLE TRAY INSTALLATION

• Mark the routes position of the cable tray as per approved shop drawing and coordinate
with other and services. Supports, bolts, channels will be installed at regular intervals.
• Check and ensure all lengths of cable tray and fittings should be thoroughly inspected for
cuts, scratches, buckling, and any other imperfections.
• The cable trays to be fixed over the supports using the proper accessories provided by the

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manufacturer.
• Ensure the bolts are used for fixing the tray & trunking on the channel
• Lower the cable tray up to the required location. Position & tighten the supports to firmly
hold tray to finalize the level.

Pre commissioning check

1. Check and ensure that the installations are complete in the fire Pump room as per approved
drawings.
2. Check and ensure that necessary wiring between fire pumps and controllers are completed.
3. Check and ensure the incoming cabling completed for all three fire pump panel as per requirement.
4. Check and ensure the foundation bolts are properly tightened.
5. Check all the bolts installed in the pipelines and valves are tightened properly.
6. Check and ensure necessary pressures gauges are installed.
7. Check and ensure adequate lighting and ventilations are available at site.
8. Check and ensure water and diesel are filled in the respective tanks.
9. Check and ensure the alignment of the pumps.
10. Check the necessary safety requirements are complied.
11. Ensure the batteries are fully charged and the engine filled with required oil and coolant.

Commissioning/Test Procedures

1. Confirm the availability of power in each panel and ensure the Panel Isolators are in off position.
2. Open the tank isolation valve and suction valves and ensure there is no leak in the system.
3. Ensure all the discharge valves and drain valves are closed.
4. Switch on the jockey isolator. Ensure the pump rotation by keep the selector switch in hand mode.
5. Run the pump and pressurize the discharge header and ensure no leak.
6. With pressurised header adjust the pressure settings for Sequence of operation of jockey, electric
and diesel pumps for pumps
7. After successful completion of sequence test, switch off the jockey pump.
8. Switch on the isolator of electric and diesel pumps individually and take necessary reading like flow,
pressure, volt, amp and temperature.
9. After completion of the test disconnect the isolators and close the valves.
10. The controllers should be checked for automatic and manual starts as per NFPA requirements.

Note: It should be noted that all fire pumps are independent of each other and are not interlinked; their
operation is dependent on the pressure within the system. It is possible for all the pumps to be running
simultaneously. It should be noted that in the ‘NORMAL” course of events only one fire pump would be
running at any one time.

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Note: Jockey pump Simulate pressure drop in the system by open the drain line installed in the sensing line.
Allow the jockey pump to start and once the pressure has reached the cut out pressure the pump will stop
running. Note the “cut in” and “cut out” pressure settings. Close the jockey pump drain. Jockey pump
operation will revert to normal operation.

Note: Duty pump/Electric pump Keep the jockey pump in auto mode and simulate pressure drop in the
system by open the drain line installed in the sensing line. First jockey will start as per sequence. Continue
further pressure drop until the duty pump to start. Once the pressure has reached the cut out pressure the
pump will run for 10 minutes (RPT) and goes off automatically or can be off manually. Note the “cut in” and
“cut out” pressure settings. Close the duty pump drain. Duty pump operation will revert to normal
operation.

Note: Diesel pump/Standby pump Keep the jockey and Electric pump in auto mode and simulate pressure
drop in the system by open the drain line installed in the sensing line. First jockey will start as per sequence.
Continue further pressure drop until the duty pump & diesel pumps start as per sequence. The standby
(diesel) pump never stop automatically even started by auto or manual. It should be switched off manually.
Note the “cut in” and “cut out” pressure settings. Close the standby pump drain. Standby pump operation
will revert to normal operation.

Note: fire pumps controllers. 1. Start the pump by reducing the system pressure using drain valve to verify
the automatic start of the pump. 2. Start the pump manually using push button on the controller. 3. Each
time when the electric pump started automatically or manually, it should be allowed to run for at least 5
minutes. 4. Start the engine driven pump using each set of batteries.

8 EQUIPMENT’S / TOOLS
 Threading machine
 Grooving machine
 Hole saw cutter , chop saw cutter
 Wrenches and spanners
 General hand tools
 Torque wrenches
 Clamp meter

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9 MANPOWER
 Project Manager
 Site Engineer
 Safety Officer
 Foremen/Work Supervisor
 Skilled and unskilled labours

10 DETAILED CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURE WITH

RESPONSIBILITY
AHCD will proceed and coordinate with concerned authorities to obtain required work permit, supply the
construction materials and control all site activities. AHCD will assign responsibilities to all personnel
involved in the execution of the project as follows.

10.1 Project Manager

 Ensuring the full compliance of subcontractors with Company Quality policies and with the
requirements of the Project Quality plan
 To ensure that all the equipment required to execute the works according to the construction
programme are available, in good condition, and provide any additional equipment that might be
required
 To co-ordinate with the Site Engineer, Safety Officer, Foreman for a safe and proper execution of the
works
 To guide specific attention to all safety measures in co-ordination with the safety officer & site
engineer

10.2 Site Engineer

 The engineer shall carry out his duties in a manner that shall be co-ordinated by the project manager
on a daily basis and shall ensure proper distribution of the workforce and equipment at required
locations.
 To co-ordinate with the Safety Officer to maintain safe working and proper housekeeping of the site
 To comply with the safety measures and ensure that all Safety Officer Teams are aware of the same
to prevent accident and loss
 To monitor and check all activities and ensure that works shall be carried out according to
specifications, quality and approved drawings
 To inform the QC Inspector of the areas ready for inspection.
 Co-ordinate with the Site Engineer / Foreman and ensure the approved shop drawings/construction
drawings shall be implemented properly
 Maintain survey details and reports, periodically check the progressing works and advise the project
manager of any deviation from the drawings

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10.3 Safety Officer

 To ensure implementation of all safety measures related to the nature of works being carried out,
and in accordance with the Project Safety Plan
 To ensure that all the persons involved in the works are aware of their responsibilities, and that they
have enough understanding of the safety procedures
 The safety officer in co-ordination with the Project Manager shall ensure that all the implemented
safety measures are effective enough to maintain safe working on the site
 To maintain continuous inspections of the site activities, advise and train persons on a daily
basis to prevent accidents and personnel injury
 To give special concern to housekeeping and ensure that the site is maintained clean and tidy. To
ensure all the relevant safety sign boards for different works are in place

10.4 Foremen
 Ensure the works are progressed in the sequence as agreed with the Project Manager
 Liaise with the Project Manager and Site Engineer for the allocation of the work force, ensuring
adequate manpower is available
 Liaise with the Site Engineer to ensure all the required plant / materials are available to construct the
works
 Full time supervision shall be required to ensure the works are carried out in accordance to
specifications, quality and approved drawings

11 TRAINING / COMPETENCIES
The Project Quality Team will ensure that proper quality trainings and workshops will be provided to the
project team continuously as per the training schedules approved by the Project Manager.
In addition to that, regular quality toolbox talks shall be delivered by project quality team to discuss and
elaborate the construction processes for each site activity. The training schedules and toolbox tools will
depend on the project stage and its current issues.

12 HEALTH, SAFETY, WELFARE & ENVIRONMENT

All site activities described in this MS needs to be implemented wisely on site considering the attached RA
(See Appendix A)
Below listed bullet points are a reminder of the main matters to be regarded safety wise.
 Safety induction shall have been conducted to all personnel involved prior to start works.
 All personnel shall wear the required PPE in accordance with the RA and Site Safety Rules.
All works at site will be carried out in accordance with the Site Safety Rules / Project Health & Safety Plan /
Project Environmental Plan / MS / RA.
The In-charge (Supervisor / Foreman / Charge hand) for the job must launch the activity with the appropriate
Toolbox talk and make sure that the activity starts properly.

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The Supervisor / Foreman is the person responsible for the direct supervision of the works on site and the
full implementation of safety measures.
The Safety Officer is responsible for monitoring safety conditions, alerting the management in case of
deviation and advising technically in terms of safety.
All plant equipment and power tools shall be checked on quarterly basis and on daily basis by the worker
before starting work.
All the waste must be segregated in Specific Waste Skips.

12.1 Risk Assessment and Hazard Analysis

Identify all hazards and control measures related to the works covered by this method statement (i.e.) fire
and hot works, work at height, plant movement, electricity, noise, lifting
 Surface encumbrances
 Falling loads - Materials falling onto people
 Vehicular traffic - People being struck by plant
 Undermining of nearby structures
 Access/egress
 Hazardous atmospheres
 Accidents to members of the public
It is the responsibility of supervisors to make sure that those carrying out the work are instructed and
trained to do so using the control measures identified in the risk assessment. They should directly supervise
those with the least experience until they are deemed to be competent to carry out the work unsupervised.
Those carrying out the work must co-operate with their supervisor by following the instructions they have
been given.

12.2 Health Safety and Environment Induction Training

It is mandatory a safety induction prior to commencement of works. Ensure everyone should attend the
training and is competent to perform the job.
Inexperienced workers shall work under the direct supervision of a competent person.
Trained and competent operators, staff and supervision/management will be deployed in the activity to be
performed.

12.3 Pre-Task Briefings

Pre-Task briefings will take place at the start of each shift, and it must include all details that employees
need to know in order to work safely. All staff must be briefed, and attendance must be recorded in a
traceable form. In case a worker missed the pre-task briefing for any reason, they won’t be able to start
work, unless briefed as-well. The information provided in the pre-start briefing must include the following
topics:
 Works to be performed – Methods to be used, plant and equipment, workforce involved
 Confirm how split-level works will be managed with regards working at heights and edge protection
 Outline the relevant risks and control measures
 Adjacent work/Operations including specific details for how adjacent work/Operations and interface will
be managed.
 Planned start and finish times including breaks

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 Specific working boundaries and segregation from other works

 Specific access and egress details to the welfare and work area
 Means of communication and emergency response including a First Aiders list
The person delivering the briefing must allow additional time for questions in order to ensure everyone
understands the briefings contents. Finally, pre-start briefing is the best time to assess if all personnel are fit
for work.

12.4 Toolbox Talk

Toolbox talks, like pre-task briefings, will be used to present the methods of work and their associated risks
to the workforce. Unlike pre-task briefings, toolbox talks will focus on a single topic rather than the full list of
daily tasks. Toolbox talks will be held as often as required, subject to the decision of the site management
team and responding to the ongoing site requirements.
Toolbox talks will be recorded in traceable forms, which will include information on date, time, duration,
details of the topic, and signed attendance.

12.5 Emergency Management

The response to a possible emergency is herewith detailed below:
1. Assess the situation by determining what happened and if there’s risk for further damage
2. Take command by calling for help and clearly explaining the situation
3. Provide protection by safeguarding the area
4. Aid and manage the situation from deteriorating while external help is on the way
5. Guide the emergency services to the incident area.

12.6 Protective & Safety Equipment

The following list shows the personal protective requirements for all personnel carrying out works described
in the present method statement. The list is subject to amendments. If there are further PPE requirements,
they will be included in the pre-task briefings.

 Hard Hat
 Appropriate Eye protection
 Safety boots
 Safety gloves
 High visibility Coveralls and/or Jacket
 Ear protection if ambient sound exceeds 80dB
 Dust mask
 Sun protection

13 QUALITY
Drawings, MS and ITP shall be approved prior starting the work.

When the Foreman considers that the work is ready to be inspected, he informs the Site Engineer. The Site
Engineer then comes to control the works on site and reviews all the items mentioned in the Inspection and
Test Plan (ITP).

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At this point, if the Site Engineer spots any deviation, he requests the production team to rectify the work.
As soon as he ensured that the work is satisfactory, he makes Inspection and Testing Request (ITR) including
the check sheets, drawings etc. and gives it to the QA/QC team. The ITR and check sheets shall be submitted
in advance, which will facilitate the Quality Team to inform the Engineer.

The Senior Quality personnel organizes its team and assigns the proper Inspector to carry out the inspection.
If necessary, the Senior Quality personnel highlights the sensitive points of the inspection to his subordinates
before inspection.

The inspection on site is implemented by the QA/QC Inspector together with Engineer’s Representative. At
the end of the inspection, the QA/QC inspector checks that all the persons concerned have signed the
Inspection Check List.

14 ATTACHMENT
 Appendix A - Risk Assessment

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