Method Statement

for
Electrical works

CITISCAPE LLC

By: Shifaz Sathar

Reviewed by: Shareesh Nalpadi
Approved by:
METHOD STATEMENT
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INDEX

SL.NO DESCRIPTION PAGE NO

1 PURPOSE

2 SCOPE OF WORKS

3 DEFINITIONS

4 REFERENCES

5 RESOURCES

6 MATERIALS

7 METHODOLOGY

8 INSPECTION & TESTING

9 RISK ASSESSMENT

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1. PURPOSE

The purpose of this method statement is to set out the procedures and controls to be implemented
by Citiscape for Al Furjan - Phase 01 Community ( Landscape, Dog Park, and Multipurpose Play area
Works)

2. SCOPE OF WORK

The scope of work covers the Electrical works as per tender requirements.

3. DEFINITIONS

PQP : Project Quality Plan

MS : Method Statement
ITP : Inspection & Test Plan
ITL : Independent Testing Laboratory
IR : Inspection Request
MIR : Material inspection Request
WIR : Work Inspection Request
HSE : Health, Safety & Environment
PM : Project Manager
CM : Construction Manager
QAQC : Quality Assurance/Quality Control
IFC : Issued for Construction
SD : Shop Drawing

4. REFERENCES

4.1 Specification
4.2 BOQ
4.3 Tender documents

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5. RESOURCES

5.1 Personnel

a. Project Manager
b. Construction Manager
c. Electrical Engineer
d. QA/QC Engineer
e. HSE officer /Engineer
f. Quantity Surveyor
g. Surveyor
h. Electricians
i. Document Controller
j. Operator
k. Helpers

5.2 Plant & Equipment’s

a. JCB Telescopic (As required)

b. Tipper Pick up
c. Water tanker
d. Compactor/roller
e. Plate compactor
f. Safety PPE & Safety Gears /Harness

6 MATERIALS

All required materials used will be in accordance with contract documents.

SL.NO MATERIAL DESCRIPTION MANUFACTURER /SUPPLIER REMARKS

1 Cables TBC As per MS
2 Flood Lights TBC As per MS
3 Duct Pipes TBC As per MS
4 Warning tapes TBC As per MS
5 Earthing System materials TBC As per MS

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7 METHODOLOGY

7.1 Pre-site checks:

 Prior to start of construction and installation, site conditions to be checked

against the approved layout drawings
 Citiscape shall ensure that all required permits and NOC’s are availed and
approved before the commencement of the scope of works

7.2 Delivery to site:

 As required, Forklifts or boom loaders will be used to unload the materials on

site in the prescribed storage locations.
 Delivered material shall be stored at designated lay down area and shall always
be subject to inspection.

7.3 Procedure:

Method: Excavation for Cable Ducts.

 As built service drawings to verified by Citiscape to predetermine any clashes in construction.

 Exclusion zone barriers and warning signage will be set up around excavations to prevent any
unauthorized access by others into work zones.
 Citiscape surveyors will then proceed to mark out the areas for excavation.
 A task briefing and walk of work area will take place to ensure all labour & machine operatives
are aware of the task ahead.
 All operatives involved in this task will have read, understood & signed the Safe system of
work to carry out these works of which a copy will be filed in Citiscape site office for review.
 The machines will access the area directed by a Citiscape banks man.
 Before excavation starts trial, pits will be made to ensure the area is clear of services and in
accordance with the as built drawings.
 When all the above is complete the bobcats and excavators will then proceed to excavate pre-
determined areas to design specification.
 The excess debris will be loaded into a truck as works progress and stock pilled in an agreed,
pre-determined designated area.
 If at any point warning tape for any services become exposed Citiscape shall coordinate with
Consultant representative for further action.

Method: Installation of Cable Ducts and Cables

 All installation and testing shall be carried out by the regulations of the concerned Authority,
the relevant section of The Contract Specification and Manufacturers recommendations.
 Before commencement of any installation activity, the following procedures are required to
be carried out:

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All materials, accessories & equipment to be used shall be client and consultant’s approved
type.
 All cabling and lighting installation shall be done in accordance with approved shop
drawings and existing local utilities authority regulations and as per consultant’s
approval.
 Extra care should be taken while handling the cables to avoid any damage to it.
 All electrical work shall be installed as per approved construction drawings.
 All electrical work shall be installed in a neat and tidy fashion.
 All electrical work should be supervised by qualified engineer / personnel.

 All installation and testing shall be carried out by the regulations of the concerned Authority,
the relevant section of the contract Specification and Manufacturers recommendations.

Method: Cabling & Installation of Electrical Items/ Equipments

 Glanding and earthing of armoured cables shall be carried out in accordance with project &
manufactures specifications / recommendations.
 Underground cables to be laid as per the approved & specified depth.
 Buried cables and sleeves 800mm from finished grade level
 Always connect correct size of cables after calculating the load and voltage drop.
 Earthing cable Y/G should be routed wherever necessary and termination to be done
using proper cable lugs.
 Cable termination should be proper, neat, using ferules & tags for correct identification.
 Continuity test and insulation test to be carried out before the termination of the cables.
 Main supply for lighting (from Control Panel)

 4-Core x 4-16mm² diameter CU/XLPE/SWA/PVC,

 3-Core x 4-10mm² diameter CU/XLPE/SWA/PVC &
 1-Core x 4-16 mm² diameter CU/PVC (Earth Cable)

Method: Installation of Light Fixtures (Flood Lights)

 Raise the lighting poles by crane and put it on its concrete base and make the rods in the
concrete base entering the holes in the pole’s base
 Ensure that poles are fixed properly and properly aligned. Make sure that manufacturer’s
recommendation for lighting poles installation shall be adhered.
 Fix flood light mounting brackets. Ensure that they are fixed rigidly and properly
 Fix the flood light on the brackets. Connect power cables on the fittings and ensure that the
body of the flood lights is properly earthed
 Light fixtures to be installed as per the approved installation drawings.
 Ensure that the fixtures are correct and approved type.
 Ensure all installation checks on light fixtures are carried out before testing.
 All cabling and lighting installation shall be done in accordance with approved shop drawings
and existing local utilities authority regulations and as per consultant’s approval.
 All electrical installation should be supervised by qualified engineer / personnel.

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8 INSPECTION & TESTING

All Inspection & Tests shall be conducted in accordance with the project requirements.

Citiscape’s representative will be available at site to supervise and monitor the work area.

9 RISK ASSESSMENT

Risk assessment enclosed

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 RISK ASSESSMENT FORM
Project Landscape, Dog Park, and Multipurpose Play area Works for Al Furjan Districts 1 - 6
Activity ELECTRICAL WORKS
Reference MAF.CSHSE44.RA.004.22

Name Signature Position Date

HSEM
WAQAS MUHAMMAD SADID
Completed By 06..07. 23
(CM IOSH)

Reviewed By Mohammad Al sheikh Construction Manager 06..07. 23

Approved by Pooviah Authithan Project Manager 06..07. 23

Risk After
Description Initial Risk Mitigation
Affected
Control Measures
Sr. Activity Hazard Risk L S R/R L S R/R
Groups
 HSE Safety induction
 Pre ‐ task briefing / TBT / MSRA to be conducted
 Entry of
prior to start the activity.
unauthoriz
 PTW must be secured.
ed people  Personal
 Use only trained electricians / personnel for the
into the Injury.
work.
area.  Burn
 Ensure that only competent electrician working
1 Mobilization  Incompete  Electroc  A, C, D,E 3 4 12 1 4 4
for installation of misting system.
nt ution
 Comply with lockout tagout.
electricians
 Ensure a safe system of work of electrical
installations.
 Installed electrical signage and warnings.
 Barricade the area with proper warning signage.
 Never store the materials at access.

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 Risk After
Description Initial Risk Mitigation
Affected
Control Measures
Sr. Activity Hazard Risk L S R/R L S R/R
Groups
 Provide training for manual handling personnel
 Provide adequate safety signage
 All personnel shall wear approved Mandatory
PPE.
 Proper supervision, guidance, instructions must
have observed at all times.
 Proactive Supervision.
 Maintain good housekeeping at all the times.
Ensure that workers will follow the
demobilization safety procedure
 Ensure the protection of personnel working
adjacent/nearby to road is fully barricaded &
signage been installed.
 Ensure that third party services is being
protected and secured.

 Provide approved RAMS

 All excavation should comply with the
 Existing requirements of
undergroun  Obtain current utility drawings from service
d provider; obtain required permits from the
utilities/serv concerned authorities.
Service/Utility ices  Electrocu  Ensure to use the Cable Avoidance Tool (CAT)
Identification –  Slip, trip tion prior to excavate.
2 contact and falls  Personal  A,B&C 3 3 9  Employees should ensure that, where required 1 3 3
underground  Insufficient injury by the risks involved by the excavation, a permit
utilities. barriers to work system should be implemented for
 Collapse of excavations that complies with the
excavation requirements of Ensure cable detector is
 Noise calibrated used by competent person.
 Hand excavation or trial pit to be done to locate
existing services.
 Provide adequate toolbox talk.

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 Risk After
Description Initial Risk Mitigation
Affected
Control Measures
Sr. Activity Hazard Risk L S R/R L S R/R
Groups
 PPE like coveralls, helmet, safety shoes, shields
and gloves to be provided and inspected before
used.
 Adequate supervision
 Cable detector to be used to locate
underground services.
 Plan to eliminate the need to manually lift by
using lifting equipment e.g. forklift truck or
pallet trolley
 Review the task, the individual’s capability, the
load itself and the working environment. Where
 Lifting heavy necessary clear any unwanted materials.
loads Lifting  Check the load prior to lift. Where the load can
 Chronic
awkward be split into smaller ones.
injury
loads  Check environment for space constraints,
 Disability
 Twisting uneven, untidy ground, and variation in work,
 Severe
while lifting surfaces/height, poor lighting and extremes of
back pain
Manual handling  Poor temperature/humidity
 Muscle
works  underfoot  Check individual’s strength limits / physical
3 strain  A, C 3 4 12 1 4 4
conditions disabilities. Where necessary team handling to
Cable installation  Being
 Top heavy be done.
struck
bending  Ensure adequate rest periods/recovery periods
 Aggravatin
 Previous are followed between lifts/activities.
g previous
back  Use gloves that offer adequate protection and
condition
problems aid grip.
 Back pain
 Sharp edges  Proper lifting techniques will be followed:
 Slips/trip/fall  Position in front of the load with legs balanced
and spread equal to shoulder width.
 Bend the knees to reach the bottom of the load
to get a grip; do not bend the spine.
 Lift load slowly by gradually straightening the
legs.

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 Risk After
Description Initial Risk Mitigation
Affected
Control Measures
Sr. Activity Hazard Risk L S R/R L S R/R
Groups
 Do not twist spine if you need to change
direction; turn whole body instead.
 Carry the load as close to your body and as high
as your waist.
 Where possible unloading of materials from the
delivery truck should be close to the storage
area.
 Workers to be adequately trained and
instructed in manual handling techniques
including adequate supervision.

 Ensure the conditions of the hand tools are

good, when obtaining from the stores.
 Hand tools shall not be kept on walkways
 Hand tools shall be kept in tool boxes whenever
not in use.
 All tools shall be inspected for any damages on
 Damaged
daily basis and at regular intervals
tools
Use of Hand tools  Injury to  Store keeper will inspect all the new tools
 Improvised
4 the  A&C 3 3 9 before issuing to site. 1 3 3
tools
person  Ensure that no homemade/make shift tools are
 Sharp edges
used at site
 Ensure the operatives are wearing hand gloves
during the activity.
 Workers must be adequately instructed on safe
working procedures through toolbox and/or
pre‐start briefing.
 Any damage tools will be removed from service.
Waste  Untrained  Comply the waste management system
 ‐Fall, slip
Management workers.  Ensure that waste management procedure
and trip
5 (Housekeeping at  Poor  A, B, C, D E 3 3 9 implemented 1 3 3
 ‐Personal
the workplace after housekeepi  Waste segregation and proper disposal of
injury
the task, & waste ng construction waste material.

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 Risk After
Description Initial Risk Mitigation
Affected
Control Measures
Sr. Activity Hazard Risk L S R/R L S R/R
Groups
disposal &  Environmen  Ensure that waste material been transported to
segregation) tal factors the designated and approved dumpsite by ADM
 Fire hazards  Workers must be trained and aware and comply
with the housekeeping plan on the site.
 TBT on housekeeping to be given to all.
 Removal of all waste from work after the
completion of activity.
 Where possible, packaging materials shall be
removed from the site the earliest opportunity
in order to reduce the fire load
 Materials to be stacked and stored properly.
 All waste to be placed in designated
corresponding waste skips/ bins provided for
final disposal as per site waste management
policy.
 Area must be clear at all times to avoid fall, slip
and trip hazard.
 Strict supervision, guidance, instructions must
have observed at all times.
 Ensure the working area is clean before
leaving.
 Ensure all waste generated after work should
be remove and dispose it on proper waste
disposal.
 Supervisor to check work areas at close of
working day
 Reduce  Vehicle speed shall be reduced, keeping a
 Fog visibility or longer gap from the vehicle in front.
 Heavy rain vehicles or  Warning alarms (audio and visual) for plant and
6 Adverse weather  Wind/sandst pedestrian  A,B,C 3 4 12 equipment 1 4 4
orm s  Use of high visibility clothing.
 Hot & humid  Increase  Lights to be used in poor visibility
stopping  Good housekeeping ion place

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 Risk After
Description Initial Risk Mitigation
Affected
Control Measures
Sr. Activity Hazard Risk L S R/R L S R/R
Groups
distance,  Regular workplace inspection, equipment
slip and plant, excavations, fences support, etc.)
trip  In case of flooding, stop the work, secure the
 Flooding, equipment and plant, clear surrounding area.
unstable  Regular check and maintenance
structures  Secure the high risk items, including
 Objects scaffolding, cranes during the extreme high
overturned wind
, blown, or  Avoid driving or walking during the sand
loosing storms or the extreme winds.
 Heat  Regular breaks during the hot season and all
stress, shall adhere to the UAE law (during summer no
stroke work from 12.30 until 300 pm)
 Wearing the appropriate PPE
 Adequate & well shaded area with air
conditioner shall be provided for all the
operatives during the hot season.
 Adequate drinking water & other alternative
fluids shall be provided to avoid dehydration.
 Regular awareness trainings & campaigns
covering the heats stroke and stress

(A) Persons at Risk (Affected Groups)

A: Employees involved with task / activity B: Employees not involved in task / activity C: Contractors / Sub‐Contractors

D: Office / Project Visitors E: Members of the Public F: Young Persons / Pregnant Woman

Risk Grading Matrix, Risk Rate

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 PROBABILITY SEVERITY
Insignificant (1) Minor (2) Moderate (3) Major (4) Catastrophic (5)
Rare (1) 1 2 3 4 5
Possible (2) 2 4 6 8 10
Likely (3) 3 6 9 12 15
Often (4) 4 8 12 16 20
Frequent/Almost Certain (5) 5 10 15 20 25

Absolutely Unacceptably High

15 ‐ 25 Extreme Risk Activity or process should not proceed in current form
Unacceptably High
8 ‐ 12 High Risk Activity or process should be modified to include remedial planning and
action and be subject to detailed EHS risk assessment

Acceptable but must be managed at “As Low As Reasonably Practicable”

4–6 Moderate Risk (ALARP) Activity or process can operate subject to management and / or
modification

1–3 Low Risk No action required unless escalation of risk is possible.

☐ ☐ ☐

OSHAD‐SF – Codes of Practice. CoP 2.0 – Personal Protective Equipment

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