Method Statement Template
Method Statement Template
AND OUTFALL
PROJECT CODE: IA 14/15 C 015 G
Table of Contents
Project participants...........................................................................................................................4
Acronyms and abbreviations.............................................................................................................5
1. Scope and purpose of works.........................................................................................................6
2. Location and identification of the Works......................................................................................6
3. Responsibilities............................................................................................................................6
4. Resources.....................................................................................................................................8
4.1. Materials and Tools......................................................................................................................8
4.2. Equipment and Machinery...........................................................................................................8
4.3. Workforce....................................................................................................................................9
4.4. PPE equipment.............................................................................................................................9
5. References....................................................................................................................................9
5.1. References....................................................................................................................................9
6. Sequence of Works.....................................................................................................................10
6.1. Pre-requisites.............................................................................................................................10
6.2. General Introduction..................................................................................................................10
6.3. General Requirements...............................................................................................................10
6.4. Planning the Fabrication and Erection........................................................................................10
6.5. Planning the Cranes....................................................................................................................10
6.6. Site Erection Preparation............................................................................................................10
6.7. Delivery & Receiving of Crane runway beam and support structure..........................................10
6.8. Crane Capacity and Operating Radius........................................................................................11
6.9. Erection Crew.............................................................................................................................11
6.10. Erection Platform.......................................................................................................................11
6.11. Rigging........................................................................................................................................11
6.12. Erection Sequence......................................................................................................................11
6.13. Erection Process.........................................................................................................................11
6.13.1. General....................................................................................................................11
6.13.2. Erection of Columns.................................................................................................11
6.13.3. Erection of Runway beam and top rails...................................................................11
6.13.4. Erection of Crane Grider..........................................................................................11
6.13.5. Rules apply during the lifting and placing of Columns and runway beam................11
6.13.6. Levelling shims.........................................................................................................11
7. Quality........................................................................................................................................11
8. Health, Safety and Welfare.........................................................................................................11
8.1. Introduction...............................................................................................................................12
8.2. Training......................................................................................................................................12
8.3. Welfare.......................................................................................................................................12
8.4. Measures....................................................................................................................................12
9. Environment...............................................................................................................................12
Appendix A: Inspection and Test Plan......................................................................................9-14
Appendix B: Risk Assessment...................................................................................................9-16
Appendix C: Environmental Risk Assessment..............................................................................30
Project participants
Engineer’s representative Mr. Gary Peach – Project Manager of M/s Mott MacDonald Limited
Contractor HBK-PORR JV
SH22A Shaft 22 A
PD Project Director
MS Method Statement
2. Responsibilities
The activities will be supervised by various members while a close cooperation between the
construction, quality and HS&E team is mandatory.
No Position Responsibilities
Responsible for overall activities ensuring that all quality & safety measures
are implemented and that operations are performed according to current
Method Statement;
Shaft Construction Ensure all required permits are obtained before commencement of works;
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Manager Ensure all plant & equipment is operational and have required certificates;
Ensure proper interface with Stakeholders and Authority;
Ensures Safety and welfare of the work force employed at the site and
ensure to be provided proper work environment.
No Position Responsibilities
Supervising closely all activities designated to them and ensures that all
instructions and safety procedure and requirements of current Method
Statement, Health and Safety Plan, ITP, Risk assessment, etc. are strictly
adhered to;
Together with QA/QC Engineers, ensure all works subject of Client’s/PMC’s
inspection and/or laboratory testing (if applicable) are properly
implemented and relevant documents are properly signed;
Together with QA/QC Engineers, ensure all materials implemented into
permanent and related to them temporary works are approved/allowed to
4 Project/Site Engineers be used into construction and are supported by required documents.
Together with H&S Engineers, ensure all plant and equipment are
operational and that they have the required certificates;
Together with H&S Engineers, ensure all lifting operations are held as per
MS for lifting operations and applicable law;
Ensure (if applicable) that workers/operators have required prequalification
certificates;
Ensures all the quality, environmental and HSE requirements are strictly
followed.
No Position Responsibilities
Conducts tool box talks and highlights any areas of concern;
Ensures all the staffs/workers are properly inducted and trained regarding
HSE requirements;
Ensures (if applicable) all the workers/operators have required
prequalification certificates.
Controls the overall survey activities. Coordinate closely with Construction
team to ensure that the required data are available in time;
7 Surveying team Follow up the site making of coordinate and elevation as per requirements;
Preparation of survey reports;
Setting out height of column and runway beam.
Ensures that requirements of the contract related to the environment are
being followed;
Responsible to ensure that all staff/workers are familiar with the
8 Environmental Engineer
environmental requirements;
Monitor execution of the works and perform noise and dust control
measurements and reporting.
The Approved by Ashghal and PMC Laboratory Subcontractor will be
responsible for overall testing activities during project execution if required
3rd party Laboratory otherwise Mil Test Certificate will be submitted.
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staff They will be responsible to ensure that all quality and safety measures are
implemented in accordance with the relevant Method Statement and
Project schedules to achieve the required quality and safety.
3. Resources
1.1. Materials and Tools
The following materials to be use as follows;
Runway Beam Support Column ;
Runway Beam with top rails;
Maintance Platform;
Crane Grider with maintanance platform;
Hoist and Endcarriage
1.2. Workforce
The manpower required for the works are as follows:
Construction Manager;
Erection Manager;
Erection Supervisor;
Site Engineer;
QA/QC Engineer;
Surveyor;
HSE Engineer / Inspector;
Supervisor;
Foreman;
Heavy/Light Equipment operators;
Skilled labour ( Fabricator, Welder, Painter and Rigger).
4. References
1.4. References
Contract’s requirements;
5. Sequence of Works
1.5. Pre-requisites
Ensure that all related drawings & documents are the latest revision;
Measuring and recording of all levels and survey data required before works to start;
All the equipment should be certified and checked;
Ensure that persons carrying out the works are adequately equipped with the required PPE
against the work hazards & trained;
Ensure having valid calibration certificates fo the Survey instruments and other related
measuring & testing equipment;
Ensure that the all materials to be used is with the accordance of approved shop drawing,
standards and specification or approved by PMC;
Ensure that all related safety precautions & warning measures have been considered;
Ensure adequate lighting arrangements during night shift works, if required.
1.11. Delivery & Receiving of Crain Girder, Hoist, Runway Beam and Support
Structure
Prior start of erection works, erection sequence must be coordinated to production to prepare
the plan for installtion for the entire duration of the projects.
During the erection works, AUCC/Petrotec site Erection Supervisor to coordinate in advance
what are the requirements for delivery and erection.
AUCC/Petrotec logistic shall arrange the transportation of this Steel Structure elements using
flat bed for Crain Girder, Hoist , Runway beam and columns delivery.
All documents required should be attached for every delivery at site.
QC to ensure all outgoing and in-coming Steel Structure elements is inspected passed and
accepted as per projects requirements and specification.
1.15. Rigging
1.17.1. General
1.17.2.Erection of Columns
1.17.5.Rules apply during the lifting and placing of Steel Structure Runway beam, Crain Girder,
Support Structure.
6. Quality
The field inspection notice of each activity will be given to The Engineer's Representative in
advance (minimum 24hours). The inspection reports will be the verification documents for
meeting the project requirements.
The QA/QC Engineer / Site Engineer will be responsible for completing Inspection Reports
for these activities.
Inspection & Test Plan - Refer to Appendix A
1.2. Introduction
Safety induction to all workers and staff involved in the project shall be performed by designated
safety officers. Safety team shall make sure that all involved workers are inducted and keep the
attendance record.
Additionally, toolbox talk shall be conducted by the HSE department involving all supervisors,
operators, and workers that shall focus on HSE topics of immediate concern.
1.3. Training
All staff and workers who are involved in Installation of Crain Structure and Support Column shall
be trained about the methodology and the sequence of works. Construction Manager or Site
Engineer shall give the training for the above works and Quality Team shall keep the record of
training attendance.
1.4. Welfare
Workers welfare will be provided as per QLL Workers Welfare Standard.
1.5. Measures
The following measures related to Health, Safety and Welfare will be held:
H&S Induction to the staff and labour shall be conducted, all required PPE shall be provided;
Ensure that all staff and labour involved in the activity has been trained;
Ensure all workers wear the required PPE;
Conduct daily pre-start risk reviews before starting work and record all participants by signing an
attendance sheet;
Ensure the availability of first aid station/s equipped with appropriate medical supplies for first aid
cases as per Qatar Labour Law and Supreme Council of Health requirements;
Ensure that all areas have safe access as per related safety precautions & warning;
Daily compliance inspections by the Site/Project Engineers and Safety Engineer will take place
throughout the works;
Shaded rest area with facilities shall be provided on site for food taking;
Toilets and washing stations shall be provided;
Ensuring the proper lighting during Night shift works;
Medical facilities will be provided as per Qatar Labour Law and Contract’s requirements.
8. Environment
Please kindly refer to Construction Environmental Management Plan (C2017_109-PLN-HS-00004).
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Contractor.
Subcontr.
No. Inspection & Test Details Frequency Responsible Responsible
Description documents criteria Quality Records
PMC
Key person Key person
All necessary
Contract & Project Prior to start the PMC Available at site
1 permits obtained Permits verification Valid Permits Project Manager H H I
Specifications works Representative for checking
and approved
Approved
Method Statement, Contract & Project Prior to start the Approved PMC Method
3 Submittals QA/QC Manager H H R
Material Approval Specifications works Submittals Representative Statement,
Materials
Material Inspection
of Crane runway Inspection Project Each Delivery at Approved Site Engineer/ QA/QC PMC Inspection
4 H H H
beam and support Request Specifications site Inspection Inspector Representative Records
Structure
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Contractor.
Subcontr.
PMC
Key person Key person
Approved materials to be
used for grouting/ Approved Materials Ensures only Approved
Surveyors / Site
Approval of erection for Gout/Grout approved PMC Method
7 Application of Grout Engineers / QA/QC H W S
works (alignment) prior application as per materials to be Representative Statement,
Inspectors
commencement of grout supplier MSDS used for grouting Materials
works.
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HAZARD RATING: HIGH: This activity has been assessed as high risk. Only when all control MATRIX
measures identified on the risk assessments have been understood and implement by all Where the Hazard Rating remains High after additional control measures have
members of the Team the risk rating will be lowered. been identified the work must not be started and the HSE department
contacted for further advice
Likelihood
Hazard Score Hazard Rating Likelihood Severity
1 2 3 4 5
Rating 0 – 8 Low -L 1 - Very unlikely 1 - First aid 1 1 2 3 4 5
Rating 9 – 12 Medium - M 2 - Unlikely 2 - < 3 days 2 2 4 6 8 10
Severity
Rating 15 – 3 - Likely 3 - > 3 days
25 High -H 3 3 6 9 12 15
Low - L 4 - Very likely 4 - Long term 4 4 8 12 16 20
5 - Almost certain 5 - Fatal 5 5 10 15 20 25
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Monitoring Compliance
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1 Gas Cutting The following hazards 5 5 16 • Assign only trained operatives and Fire 5 1 5 Engineer/Supervisor/For
may affect workers, staff, Watcher / Warden for the task. eman
inspectors, Visitors • Obtain a Hot Work Permit.
consultants by the • Toolbox Talk / STARRT card shall be
following hazards: conducted prior to start and maintain the record of
• Trip & Fall on same it.
level • Gas cylinders are not to be transported with
• Eye damages when fire hosed, regulators and hose attached.
sparks hit • Non return valves are to be provided at each
• Burns blowpipe inlet connection and as a minimum a flame
• Fire and Explosion or flashback arrestors is to be fitted at the pressure
regulator outlet valve. Valves are to be closed at all
• Noise Induced Hearing
times when not in use.
loss
• Musculoskeletal
• Torches will be ignited by friction lighters
only
disorder while shifting
material / Gas Cylinders • Before starting work, cylinders, hoses and
manually. connections are to be checked before used.
• Cylinders are to be secured with chains or
any other suitable material when being stored,
transported and when being use. Trolleys will be
used when moving or shifting to different locations,
securing cylinders in the neck or cap is prohibited.
• Ensure that operatives performing the gas
cutting activity are properly trained for the job.
• Gas cylinders are not to be placed where
they may become part of any electrical circuit and
they are to be protected from extreme heat and
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2 Arc Welding The following hazards 5 5 16 • Toolbox Talk / STARRT card shall be 5 1 5 Engineer/Supervisor/For
may affect workers, staff, conducted prior to start and maintain the record of eman
inspectors, Visitors it.
consultants by the • Welding is only to be undertaken by a
following hazards: certified persons who have been trained in the type
• Trip & Fall on same of welding to be carried out
level • Suitable PPE such as gauntlets, welding
• Eye damages when fire aprons, welding face shield and welding goggles.
sparks hit • Fume extraction equipment or proper
• Burns ventilation is to be provided when there is a risk of
fumes.
• Welding fumes, toxic
gases and vapours • Personnel working in the close proximity
must be protected from arc radiation by the use of
• Infrared Visibility and
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3 Gas Cutting and Arc The following hazards 5 3 15 • Assign only Certified Welders, trained 5 1 5 Engineer/Supervisor/For
Welding being carried may affect workers, staff, operatives and Fire Watcher / Warden for the task. eman
out at elevated area inspectors, Visitors • Toolbox Talk / STARRT card shall be
consultants by the conducted prior to start and maintain the record of
following hazards: it.
• Trip & Fall on same • Fall protection will be installed, e.g. barriers
level when working at heights. Full body harness is
• Man, Machine and required when working 2 meters and above.
Material Fall from • Welding operations where there is a danger
height of sparks or fragments of hot metal dropping, should,
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4 Gas Cutting and Arc The following hazards 5 4 20 • Certified Welders, trained operatives and Fire 5 1 5 Engineer /Supervisor /
Welding being carried may affect workers, staff, Watcher / Warden shall be assigned for the task. Foreman
out in confined space inspectors, Visitors • Assign a trained Supervisor and attendant to
consultants by the monitor the confined space activity.
following hazards: • Obtain a Confined Space Entry permit.
• Trip & Fall on same • Obtain a Hot Work Permit.
level • STARRT card shall be conducted prior to start
• Man, Machine and and maintain the record of it.
Material may fall • Emergency rescue plan shall be prepared and
• Collapsing of temporary communicated to all workforce.
working platform (i.e. • Tripod system is in place for rescue purpose.
scaffold...) • Ensure safe access / egress are provided.
• Eye damages • Inspect all electrical cables and connections
• Burns that will be taken into the confined space.
• Welding fumes, toxic • Perform leak tests on gas hoses and
gases and vapours connections to eliminate the risk of introducing gases
• Infrared Visibility and into the confined space. • Check for live electrical
Ultra radiation systems and exposed conductors.
• Fire and Explosion • Use inspection ports, dipsticks, and the
• Electrocution knowledge of plant personnel to evaluate hazards
• Noise Induced Hearing from any liquids, solids, sludge, or scale left in the
loss space.
• Musculoskeletal • A competent person must test and evaluate
disorder while shifting the atmosphere before workers enter a confined
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5 Using Electric Angle The following hazards 5 3 15 • Assign only trained operatives and Fire 5 1 5 Engineer/Supervisor/For
Grinder machine may affect workers, staff, Watcher / Warden for the task. eman
inspectors, Visitors • Obtain a Hot Work Permit.
consultants by the • STARRT card shall be conducted prior to start
following hazards: and maintain the record of it.
• Attachment can break, • Ensure the attachment selected is designed
becoming a projectiles for the purpose it will be used (eg only use abrasive
and striking workers. discs for grinding and cut-off discs for cutting).
• Blade teeth can detach • Only use attachments designed for use on
at high speed, angle grinders
becoming a projectiles • Do not use circular saw blades on angle
and striking workers. grinders
• Attachment can break • Only use attachments designed for the size of
or detach from the the angle grinder used.
angle grinder and strike • Ensure the attachment centre hole matches
the operator and the size of the angle grinder spindle.
nearby workers. • Ensure the maximum speed (RPM) marked
• Damaged attachment on the attachment is higher than the maximum
can cause excessive speed of the angle grinder.
vibration, resulting in • Do not use attachments that have decreased
sprains and strains. in size on small grinders.
• Debris or hot sparks fly • Before use, inspect attachments for excessive
back at the operator, wear or damage.
causing burns or • Discard worn or damaged attachments.
lacerations. • Never remove guards.
• Operator’s hand makes • Ensure guards are fitted securely in the
contact with moving correct position before use and are resistant to
parts, resulting in bending and twisting.
amputations or • Ensure the thickness and diameter of
lacerations. attachments is within the angle grinder ratings.
• Operators can sustain • Ensure the flange and hole in the attachment
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electric shock. centre are the same size (eg buy inserts that provide
• Build-up of dust and the correct spindle hole).
debris can cause the • Ensure flanges and nuts are free from wear
motor to short circuit, tor damage before use.
resulting in an electric • Discard worn or damaged flanges or nuts.
shock. • Before use, ensure the auxiliary handle is
• Noise Induced Hearing attached.
Loss • Ensure operators grip both handles during
• Workers can sustain use.
breathing difficulties • Before use, inspect angle grinder body and
from dusts or vapours. leads for damage.
• Workpiece can become • Repair or discard damaged angle grinders.
a projectile, striking the • Use a safety switch or residual current
operator and nearby device.
workers. • Regularly clean air vents and maintain angle
• Substances can be grinders in good condition.
ignited by angle grinder • Ensure operators are provided with training
sparks, resulting in fires and supervision on the safe and correct use of angle
and burns to workers. grinders.
• Workers can slip or trip • Only use angle grinders that are an
over workpieces, appropriate size for the task.
materials, leads and • Ensure operators do not apply pressure to
angle grinders. the angle grinder during use.
• Ensure operators do not use liquids when
working with angle grinders.
• Before use, ensure operators allow the angle
grinder to run to speed.
• Ensure angle grinders have stopped turning
(eg parts are stationary) before they are moved
around the workplace.
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properly.
7. Crane Operations The following hazards 5 3 15 • Ensure STARRT / Toolbox meeting has been 5 1 5 Supervisor/Engineer/For
may affect workers, staff, done to all operative involved in the activity. eman
inspectors, Visitors • All operatives involved in this activity will not
consultants by the be allowed to wear loose clothing. Jewelries not
following hazards: allowed. Rotating parts shall be properly guarded at
• Entanglement on the all times
rotating parts • Consider stability of the ground, buried
Crushing services prior to positioning of the crane.
• Avoid pinch point areas during operation
• Hit by falling materials • Prior to lifting, ensure that the load is
being lifted secured and have a proper lifting hook / lug. No
• Crane overturn operatives will be allowed to stay under the load and
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8 Use of Power Tools The following hazards 5 3 15 • Use of approved industrial sockets 5 1 5 Supervisor/Engineer/For
may affect workers, staff, • All tools inspected prior to use and color eman
inspectors, Visitors coded as per project requirements -
consultants by the • HSE Induction for all workers.
following hazards: • Tool specific training as required
• Noise, vibration, dust
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M M H H H
Very High 5
5 10 15 20 25
M M H H H
High 4
4 8 12 16 20
L M M H H
Medium 3
3 6 9 12 15
L M M M M
Low 2
2 4 6 8 10
L L L L M
Very Low 1
1 2 3 4 5
SEVERITY 1 2 3 4 5
FROM TO
HIGH 11 25
MEDIUM 4 10
LOW 1 3
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