Method Statements 06 - Drywall Partition Works
Method Statements 06 - Drywall Partition Works
MS-006
DESCRIPTION
DIFCI/FOSP COMMENTS
Not Reviewed
Signature
Date 07/02/2023
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This procedure defines the method used to ensure that all drywall partition works have
Scope and
been carried out as per the contract specification, relevant standards and approved shop
Objective
drawings.
As per approved materials and shop drawing
References Technical Submittals
submittal.
Construction drawings Proposed Partition Layout
Project Manager has the overall responsibility of the project for execution, quality
and safety. He will maintain the planning progress and co-ordination of works.
Supervisors / Foreman shall be directly responsible for the day-to-day job at site, for
coordinating of work with skilled and unskilled labor or any other staff assigned in his
area.
Responsibilities & Supervisors/ Charge Hands shall be directly responsible for the day- to-day job at site,
Supervision for coordinating of work with skilled and unskilled labor or any other staff assigned in
his area.
QA/QC Department will be overseeing the quality requirements and quality control
measures for the project in coordination with Project/Site Engineer(s).
Safety Engineer shall be responsible for the health & safety aspects on site as per Safety
Manual. Safety Inspector will be present at all times of job execution.
Working lines and level shall be set out before installation.
Setting out of partitions to be done with respect to layout and checked with respect to
side dimensions and approved shop drawing.
Metal studs shall be positioned at equal center, maintaining sequence across openings.
Vertical Joints shall be provided on opposite sides of partitions and be staggered, where
more than 1 layer of plasterboard is applied, joints between layers shall be staggered.
Partition material shall be checked for the following before use;
a. Approved type and size of material with specified coating or treatment.
b. Walls maintained at right angles, correct gauge of metal.
Procedure/Method c. Free of defects as bents, dents, sag, warp, stains, rust and discoloration
To Be Employed d. Suitable and adequate protection provided & stacked properly at site. Work shall
be checked with other work such as architectural work, interior work, mechanical
or electrical work. Any discrepancy shall be resolved.
e. Cut edges of boards shall be lightly sanded to remove paper burrs & joints shall
be covered with continuous lengths of tapes and fully beaded.
f. All external angles shall be protected by the use of drywall angle beads with
plasterboard edge beads.
g. When jointing is complete & dry, drywall primer shall be applied to complete
surface ready to receive decoration.
h. The completed area shall be checked for plumb, right angle & surface finish.
i. Work Inspection Request shall be raised for Consultant’s inspection and sign .
Movable scaffolding
Method of Access Electric Screw driver
and Egress to the Laser Level
work area: Straight edge, Right angle, etc.
Other Hand Tools
Fall Protection
Measures:
(Where work at height
cannot be eliminated –
consider both
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1. Gypsum Board
2. Channels
3. Roller
Material 4. Putty
Requirement 5. Sand paper
6. Screws
7. Screw Driving Machine
Hazardous
Substances:
Attached MSDS if
Required: Very Toxic Harmful/ Corrosive Dangerous Oxidizing Highly Explosives
Irritant For the flammable
environment
Applicable: Y/N N N N N N N N
Control Measures:
Implementation of Health & Safety mechanisms and checks shall be done as per contract
agreement and the approved safety manual. The safety officer shall carryout the necessary
routine inspections.
1. Task Lighting: Adequate lighting will be provided ensuring the good illumination of the
working area. Task lighting will be connected to the nearest site distribution board which is
RCD protected.
2. Emergency Arrangements: Site general safety procedure will be followed. In case of
emergency the safety officer will stop the work. He will put in to action the emergency
arrangements as described in safety Manual.
3. Risk Controls: Risk assessment and their controls are carried out and enclosed with this
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method statement.
Storage
To be agreed with client / Project Manager. Prior to works.
Arrangements:
Details of
N/A
Permit to Work:
Other:
1. Hi - Viz
Personal Protective 2. Face Mask
Equipment (PPE) 3.
Safety Boots Hard Hats Safety Gloves Hearing Eye Respiratory
Protection Protection Protection
Applicable: Y/N y Y Y N Y N Y
POLICE 999
AMBULANCE 998/999
Emergency FIRE 997
Numbers: ELECTRICITY 991
WATER 992
Other Information
& Comments
Category Definition
1 Practically Impossible
2 Not Likely
3 Possible
4 Likely
5 Very Likely
Consequence Categories (Safety)
Category Definitions
1 First Aid, Near Miss
2 LTA (1 Day), Medical Treatment
3 LTA (3 Day), Dangerous Occurrence
4 Single Fatality
5 Multiple Fatality
Consequence Categories (Environmental)
Category Definitions
1 Release which has only a minor impact
2 Release, which has a moderate (short duration) impact
3 Release, which has a significant impact
4 Major environmental release which has a significant (long term) impact
5 Damage is major and permanent
Risk Matrix
PROBABILITY
1 2 3 4 5
Acceptable level of risk. Risk is controlled
5 LOW MED HIGH HIGH HIGH LOW
as far as reasonably practicable. Existing
Controls to be continuously monitored.
4 LOW MED HIGH HIGH HIGH
CONSEQUENCE
3 LOW MED MED HIGH HIGH MED Should aim to reduce risk further to As
Low As is Reasonably Practicable. (ALARP)
2 LOW LOW MED MED MED
7 Cutting and sanding R Dust during the cutting of gypsum / sheet and Required PPE to be used – hand gloves, safety shoes,
2 1 2 2 1 2
Gypsum sheet sanding the joints. safety helmet, mask, goggles
Notes:
R – Routine Activity N – Non Routine Activity E – Emergency Operation