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EMIRATI HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AT JEBEL HAFEET AL AIN

PROJECT

CLIENT MUSANADA

DEVELOPER TAMOUH INVESTMENTS L.L.C.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT ROYAL ARCHITECTS & PROJECT MANAGER

CONSULTANT HDP–HEALTHCARE DESIGNERS & PROJECT MANAGERS

MAIN CONTRACTOR TROJAN GENERAL CONTRACTING LLC

CIVIL-CONTRACTOR BRICKSWELL BUILDING COMPANY

SUB-CONTRACTOR Al-Qranfal Technical Services

ONUMENT –

Method Statement for Lightning Protection System

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METHOD STATEMENT FOR LIGHTNING

PROTECTION SYSTEM

Contents

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1. Purpose
2. Scope of Work
3. References
4. Definitions
5. Responsibilities
5.1 Project Manager
5.2 Site Engineer
5.3 The QC Engineer/Inspector
5.4 The Site Foreman
5.5 The Safety officer
5.6 Storekeeper (SK)
6. HSE
7. Hazard Identification & Risk Assessments
8. Procedure
8.1 Material Delivery, Handling & Storage
8.2 Equipment & Tools
8.3 General Instructions
8.4 Installation Procedure
8.5 Inspections
8.0 Attachments
 Inspection check List

 Risk Assessment

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1.0 PURPOSE

The purpose of generating this method statement is to define the procedure step by step to
implement the correct practices for installation of Lighning Protection System through the
guidelines contained herein so as to ensure that the job execution complies with specification
and serves the intended function to satisfactory level where applicable in the building of JABAL
OMAR DEVELOPMENET PROJECT Phase-IV Makkah-KSA.

2.0 SCOPE

This method statement covers the installation of Lighning Protection System at Jebel Hafeet
Ambulatory Health Centre – AL-Ain

3.0 REFERENCE

1. Approved Shop drawings

2. Specifications Section- 201212 Lightning Protection System
3. BS British Standards
4. IEC International Electric Code

4.0 DEFINITIONS:

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PM Project Manager

SE Site Engineer

PE Project Engineer

SUP Supervisor

FM Foreman

MST Method Statement

CH Charge hand

QA/QC Quality Assurance / Quality Control

MSS Method Statement Submittal

PQP Project Quality Plan

RA Risk Assessment

IR Inspection Request

PHSEP Project Health, Safety and Environment plan

PLP Project Logistics Plan

PC Product Catalogue

OHSAS Occupational Health Safety & Environment

HVAC Heating, Ventilation & Air-Conditioning

ITP Inspection & Test Plan

MIR Material Inspection Request

HSE Health, Safety & Environment

MSF Material Submittal Form

UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply

IP Input

5.0 RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities for ensuring that the steps in this procedure shall be carried out are specified at
relevant steps in the procedure:

1. Project Manager.
2. QA/QC Engineer
3. Site Engineer
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4. Foreman
5. HSE officer
6. SK (Store Keeper)

5.1 Project Manager

1. Project Manager is the overall responsible for the project in terms of work execution, safety,
planning & quality. The Project Manager will maintain the planning progress and coordination
of works with the main contractor.

2. The work progress shall be carried out as per planned program and all the equipment’s
required to execute the works shall be available and in good condition as per project
planned.

3. Specific attention is paid to all safety measures and quality control in coordination with
Safety Engineer and QA/QC Engineer and in line with PSP and PQP.

5.2 Site Engineer

1. The method of statement to the system shall be implemented according to the Consultant
project specifications and approved shop drawings.
2. Provision of all necessary information and distribution of responsibilities to his Construction
team.
3. The work progress shall be monitored in accordance with the planned work program and he
will provide reports to his superiors.
4. The constant coordination with the Safety Engineer to ensure that the works are carried out
in safe working atmosphere.
5. The constant coordination with the QA/QC Engineer for any works to be carried out and
initiate for the Inspection for the finished works.
6. He will ensure the implementation of any request that might be raised by the Consultant.
7. Efficient daily progress shall be obtained for all the equipment and manpower.
8. He will engage in the work and check the same against the daily report received from the
Foremen.
9. The passage of all the revised information to the Foremen and ensure that it’s being carried
out properly.

5.3 QA/QC Engineer (MEP):

1. The monitoring of executions of works at site and should be as per the approved shop
drawings and project specifications.

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2. Ensure WIRs and MIRs are being raised for activities in timely manner and inspected by the
Consultant.
3. Check and ensure that all activities / work done / completed prior to offer for consultant
inspection.
4. He will follow and carried out all the relevant tests as per project specifications.
5. Obtain the required clearance prior to Consultant’s inspections.
6. Should acquire any necessary civil works clearances and coordination.
7. Coordinate with site construction team.
8. One who will assist the Consultant Engineer / Inspector during inspection.

5.4 Site Foreman

1. The carrying out of work and the proper distribution of all the available resources in
coordination with the Site Engineer on a daily basis.
2. Daily reports of the works are achieved and coordinated for the future planning with the
Site Engineer.
3. Incorporate all the QA/QC and Safety requirements as requested by the concerned
Engineer.
4. Meeting with any type of unforeseen incident or requirement and reporting the same to
the Site Engineer immediately.

5.5 Safety Officer

1. HSE team will assist to project execution team to finish the job safely by implementing the
approved method statement & risk assessment and HSE plan.
2. He will assist to supervisor and engineer to train the workforce at site and to create the
awareness related to use and importance of PPEs.
3. Monitor compliance of AFET personnel and Sub – contractor on the approved Project
safety Plan and safety procedures and processes, method statements and associated risk
assessments.
4. Conduct daily safety inspections to monitor works against documented safe system of
work / Permit to work.
5. Any Imminent Danger will be immediately brought to the individual concern and it should
be reported to the Project manager / Divisional HSE coordinator/ HSE manager in case of the
work requiring to be ceased.
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6. Ensure that all accidents, near miss incidents, dangerous occurrences are immediately
reported to the project manager and HSE office by phone and later by hand written
preliminary report from concerned supervisor.
5.6 Store Keeper (SK)

1. Responsible for overall Store operations in making sure to store the material delivery
to the site and keep it in suitable area that will keep the material in safe from rusty and
damage.
2. One who will acknowledge the receiving of materials at site in coordination with
QA/QC and concerned Engineer

6. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

a. Safety Line
Safety line will be installed at the roof prior to the commencement of work in order to be used by our
personnel while working on top
b. Task Illumination
No Task lighting is required since work will be carried on at broad day light on the roof of the building but
just in case the work requires an illumination due to working at night then adequate lighting projectors
will be provided ensuring the good illumination of the working area The task lighting will get power
supply from the nearest power socket protected by relevant RCD
c. Emergency arrangements
 General: Site general safety procedures will be followed In case of emergency the safety
officer/foreman will stop the work, he will administer the emergency arrangements and will
report to assembly points as described during Site Induction Course.
 Fire Precautions: No significant fire risks associated with this activity but general fire precaution
measures will be taken as per AFET-HSE instructions.
 Communication: Communication from site areas to Site Office will be via mobile phones issued to
senior foremen and it will be used to report emergency cases
d. Environmental Considerations
 NO Waste will be burned or buried on site, all wastes must go to a licensed facility
 Waste materials shall be collected at regular periods to prevent fire hazards from combustible
waste

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 After the finalization of work, the working area should be cleaned from any scrap materials
related to work performed in a daily basis.
7. Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
Prior to the commencement of any activities, the work force will receive Tool Box Talk on the project
safety requirements This Tool Box Talk will include both activity issues as well as general safety
requirements
Direct supervisor will ensure that Personal Protection Equipment’s, PPE, are used by site personnel at all
times during this activity.
Training on scaffolding safe erection and usage shall be provided, hence, Safety Engineer/Inspector
should check the scaffold after erection is over and tag it
Personnel who will be working on the top of the scaffolding, if applicable, they should wear safety
harness at all times
No Personnel should be standing or sitting on the scaffolding platform landing while pushing the
scaffolding from one location to another
Staff should be aware of Hazardous waste as explained at safety induction training and any special waste
disposal techniques or PPE then should be outlined by the safety officer
Tools provided to staff must be assessed to fit the purpose given for and the location or the environment
which they are going to be used to
Eye protection is to be provided and used whenever work involve cold chisels, drill machines, grinders or
other tools where there is risk of flying slugs or other
When working at heights, edge protection must be provided prior to start the work and it should not be
moved before consensus approval of the safety department
When working on the top of the roof, fragile materials or installations must be identified such as roof
water membrane before start drilling on any metal member

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8. Procedures
8.1 Material Delivery, Handling& Storage
1. Check the reference of delivered materials against approved MSF (size, type, cable, air terminals,
fasteners, etc.)
2. Check the materials against the purchase order,
3. Store lightning materials as per manufacturer instructions
4. Keep packed lightning materials in their original manufacturer packing
5. Check for conformance to purchase order
6. Store in a clean, dry place and protect received material from weather, dirt, water, and
mechanical damage.
8.2 Equipment & Tools
1. Measuring tape
2. Utility knife
3. Screwdriver set
4. Hammer
5. Spanner set
6. Electric drill machine
7. Hacksaw
8. Cable cutter
9. Pliers
8.3 General Instructions
1. Examine areas to receive the task for compliance with requirements of installations
2. All the materials received at site shall be inspected and stored upon receipt as per the
manufacturer’s recommendations
3. Make sure that all relative drawings are available at site for execution
4. All lightning protection systems shall be installed in a neat workmanlike manner
5. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected
8.4 Installation Procedure
1. Verify that the surface of the roof is ready for lightning system installation
2. Obtain shop drawings for all the roof zones, for the concerned building

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3. Thoroughly check the route of the conductor and the location of the air terminals of the lightning
system on the roof as per the drawing
4. Mark the location of the air terminal’s base at the cladding joint (The Mullion/Transom profile) as
shown in the shop drawing
5. Before starting drilling make sure that you are away from water proofing membrane or any fragile
GFRC plate
6. Drill for the mounting base of the air terminals on the cladding joint at the marked locations as per
manufacturer recommendation
7. Screw in the air terminal base to the cladding joint with self-tapping screws as per manufacturer
instructions
8. Screw the air terminal to the base and when it is fully screwed in then tighten the air terminal’s
locknut to the base
9. Connect conductor to air terminal base as per the manufacturer instructions
10. Once all the bases are installed, run the course of the race-run on the roof between air terminals
as shown on the shop drawing and avoid sham bending
11. Fasten the conductor to the cladding joint as recommended by manufacturer and observe the
spacing interval as shown in shop drawing
12. Verify by multi meter that there is a continuity between the tip of air terminal, terminal base and
conductor
13. Run the conductor with straight path from the air terminals to the ground connection and try to
avoid sharp edges and narrow loops
14. Use exothermic welding to connect the downlead conductor to the ground grid and in the same
token use exothermic welding to splice conductors to each other
15. Bond extremities of vertical metal bodies exceeding 13m in length to the lightning protection
system by approved connectors
16. Any object being connected to the lightning system must be verified for continuity as mentioned
earlier
8.5 Inspection
1. Ensure that all materials used are approved as per approved material submittal form.
2. Ensure that all the installations and routings are as per shop drawings
3. Ensure that exothermic welding is done properly between cables or between cables and copper
tape
4. Make sure that proper type of graphite mold is used for exothermic welding
5. Ensure that fasteners or bonding are done at proper spacing intervals
6. Use Earth Resistance Meter to conduct earth resistance test and record the value for further
reference

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7. Work execution, inspection and testing shall be monitored and witnessed as per SATEP and
recorded in SAIC as applicable. AFET shall issue IR 24hrs in advance of test/inspection to permit
PMC/Supervision Consultant to verify the readiness of test/inspection.

9. Attachments
1. Inspection Check Lists
2. Risk Assessment

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