METHOD STATEMENT

Project Project
QNB FMS Doha , Qatar
Name: Location:
Service Provider Company
COMO FMS
Name:
Service Provider Contact
Shan Devasia Joseph
Person:
Service Provider Contact
55141750
Number:

Submittal Approval
Date: Date:

Subject: Ceiling access fixing and repairing works

Reference #:

1. Scope of Work & Methodology

The purpose of this guide is to highlight safe working practices for: Working above false ceilings (in
false ceiling voids)

1. Identify the correct equipment and tools required to perform your tasks safely
2. Use all necessary personal protective equipment.
3. Cordon off work area if practical to do so and use appropriate safety signage.
4. Suitable signs and barriers will be positioned directly below works to warn of overhead
operations.
5. Tiles should not be removed whilst persons are directly beneath the area of works.
6. Push gently up on the centre of the tile, and tapping the corners gently it should lift easily
out of the grid, turn the tile through 90 degrees, and lower it through the grid square.
7. Should there be resistance to lifting, do not force it. Try another tile nearby instead.
8. When the first tile is out, store it to one side where it cannot be trodden on, knocked
over, or damaged in other ways.
9. With the first time out, look carefully over the ceiling from within the grid to establish any
difficulties with other tiles to be removed. Typically these will be trunking, conduits, ducts,
insulation, etc. Some tiles may have to be left in due to equipment being fitted close to
the grid on the inside.
10. Carry on along the run to remove other tiles. Never remove all the tiles from an area as
this will weaken the grid.
11. Stack all the removed tiles in one place.
12. Never remove grid bars from the ceiling. Do not remove or cut ceiling suspension wires.
13. When tiles are removed from an area, take them away, and store them flat, in a clean
secure place, until the job is finished.
14. If possible, do not replace tiles that will have to be removed later in the job, as this will
increase the risk of damage to the tile.
15. Never lean on the grid, place weight on other tiles or the grid, or allow cables to drag

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against the grid when they are being pulled in.
16. Always have a man in the tile space to feed cabling over the grid, never over-reach, and
always remove another tile to access areas beyond your arm’s length.
17. Electrical extension leads will be checked before use. No taped joints or connector type
joints will be permitted.
18. Ensure all step ladders and / or mobile scaffolds used are in good condition and
constructed and used as per manufacturer’s instructions. See the relevant RAMS for
details.
19. Rubbish to be removed on an ongoing basis as work progresses.

2. Project Organisation for Health & Safety Control

3. Health & Safety Risks and Controls

• Refer to the attached Risk Assessment.

4. Access/Egress

No access to other people shall be permitted into the work area whilst work is in progress unless it
is deemed safe. Appropriate signage and/or hoarding will be set up around the work area to
prevent access. Such signs and hoarding will be removed and area made-good on completion of
work. Alternative arrangements to be provided: Suitable signage to be fixed to show the
alternative egress or emergency escape.

5. Lighting

• Arrangements for ensuring that work place(s) are provided with adequate illumination:
- Work place survey for lighting fixtures before starts.
- Provide extra lighting source (torch light, mobile lighting) if required.
- In case of lighting emergency shutdown, battery lighting source must be arranged prior
to work start.
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6. Plant & Equipment

Any tools and equipment used must have maintenance records up to date and be fit for purpose.

All tools and equipment must be used as per guidelines and training.

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7. Personnel Training Certification

All persons working above false ceilings must receive appropriate training

Evidence of staff qualifications must be available in the COMO Office.

It is the responsibility of staff to request further training if required.

It is the responsibility of the supervisor to observe and recommend training if required

Under no circumstances shall unqualified staff carry out any carpentry work.

8. Hazardous Materials & Substances

Materials Safety Data Sheets to be available, reviewed and updated for the above materials
monthly to be compliant with COSHH requirements.

Please comply with RAMS for hazardous materials and substances.

9. Waste Management

Ensure work area is clear of any waste and hazardous materials before starting the work

Any waste accumulation from activities shall be removed and disposed of immediately in the
waste receptacles provided.

Hazardous waste must be disposed of in the appropriate receptacles and stored in the secure wet
waste room until removal from site.

10. Special Control Measures

• Supervisory staff periodically visits the work area.

• Inspect tools and equipment for faults/damage before use.
• Where necessary use a dust mask to prevent inhalation of dust.
• Warning and safety signs must be displayed if appropriate.
• Comply the RAMS for working at height before doing any suspended ceiling activity.

11. Permit Requirements (check as required) 

Hot Working Confined

Electrical
Works at Height Space
Works
Restricted
Areas

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12. PPE Requirement

13. Operatives Acceptance

This is to confirm that all operatives, involved in the execution of works described in this method
statement have, understand the method statement and will perform works in accordance as such.

No. Name Signature Date

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Site: QNB Activity: Ceiling access Date Performed: Review Date: 1 year after or but not limited to; changes in the machine,
fixing and repairing works people, scope, location, or any incident that occurred

Assessment Performed by: Position &/or Employee Numbers:

(at least 2 people aside from HSE Officer) Shan Devasia Joseph
Sudheesh L R MEP Supervisor Reviewed by: Technical Manager

CONSEQUENCE
Assessed Risk Level Description of Risk Level Actions
C Insignificant Minor Moderate Major Catastrophic
P (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Extreme or If an incident is to occur, it Stop the activity, immediate
Very Unacceptable (20-25) would be likely that a actions
Acceptable Acceptable Acceptable Acceptable Adequate permanent, debilitating injury
Unlikely
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) or multiple deaths would
(1)
result.
Unlikely Acceptable Acceptable Adequate Adequate Tolerable
LIKELIHOOD

(2) (2) (4) (6) (8) (10)

High/ Tolerable (10-16) If an incident were to occur, it Urgent action. Take
would be likely that an injury immediate action & stop if
Fairly Likely Acceptable Adequate Adequate Tolerable Tolerable requiring medical treatment necessary, maintain existing
(3) (3) (6) (9) (12) (15) would result control rigorously
Medium or Adequate If an incident were to occur, Additional controls may be
Likely Acceptable Adequate Tolerable Tolerable Unacceptable (5-9) There would be some chance needed. Look to improve the
(4) (4) (8) (12) (16) (20 that an injury requiring first controls. Continue to monitor
aid would result.
Very Likely Adequate Tolerable Tolerable Unacceptable Unacceptable
Low (1-4) If an incident were to occur, Undertake the activity with
(5) (5) (10) (15) (20) (25) There would be little existing controls in place.
likelihood that an injury Continue monitoring
Consequences: would result.
Catastrophic Multiple fatality
Major Single fatality or multiple overnight hospital admissions
Moderate Single overnight hospitalization
Minor Medical treatment beyond first aid
Insignificant First Aid treatment

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Initial Risk Residual Risk

Consequences / Target Date for
Hazard Identified Risk Description Control Measures
Implication C L IR C L RR Control By Whom

Falling from Height Always a risk when Workers performing 3 4 12 -Avoid performing the work at 3 3 9 During work COMO FMS
(Use of Ladders) working above the job at risk for height if possible. execution Supervisor
ground. Ladders may injury -Permit to Work is obtained.
fail if condition is poor -Toolbox talks performed before
or improper use can work commencement. -Ladders
lead to injury, inspected and in good condition.
-Ladder training done.
-Proper PPE used.
-Over reaching is avoided.
-Avoid moving ladders when
somebody is on-board.
- 3 point contact rule in effect.

Use of step ladders Poor condition and Staff at risk for fall 3 4 12 -Ladders are checked before 3 2 6 During work COMO FMS
improper use of from height using the use. execution Supervisor
ladders can lead to ladder which can -Anti-slip mechanism in place
injury cause injury. and in good condition.
-Locks are engaged.
-Three-point gait is observed
-Leave at least 3 ladder rungs to
give space for balance.
-Person standby on the ground
to hold the ladder.
-Early warning signs to show
somebody is using ladder.
-Isolate the area.

Exposure to wood Dust can be inhaled Staff at risk from 3 3 9 Use safety mask to prevent from 2 2 4 During work COMO FMS
dust when cutting the Respiratory disease, air born particle inhaling during execution Supervisor
gypsum board for chronic conditions the cutting and plane.
celling work. due to the inhaling of

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wooden dust Wood dust cleared up using a

particles. suitable vacuum cleaner, fitted
with an appropriate filter.

Ensure area is properly

Contact with flying Dust can be inhaled Workers are at risk 3 3
particle when cutting the tiles for Physical/eye
and poor practice can injury due to the
lead to ill health. contact with flying
particle.
ventilated if possible
9 -Ensure area is properly 2 2 4 During work COMO FMS
ventilated if possible. execution Supervisor
-Dust cleared up using a suitable
vacuum cleaner or a temporary
exhaust fan.
Eye protection is to be provided
and used whenever work is
done using chisels, hammer and
other tools where there is a risk
of flying particles or pieces of
the tool breaking off.

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