Method Statement-Installation of Signboard

PROJECT:
MDC-BMS HQ – 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th Fitout Project- IPIC Tower- AD

1|Page
Contents
Method Statement and Risk Assessment for Installation of Signage ......................................... 2
1. Scope ................................................................................................................................ 2
2. References ........................................................................................................................ 2
3. Definitions and Abbreviations ............................................................................................ 3
4. Roles and responsibilities .................................................................................................. 3
5. Contractor Contact Details ................................................................................................ 4
6. Method of installation ........................................................................................................ 4
7. Plant & Equipment............................................................................................................. 5
8. Manpower Requirement .................................................................................................... 6
9. Material Requirement ........................................................................................................ 6
10. House keeping ................................................................................................................ 6
11. Control of Safety & Health Hazards ................................................................................. 6
12. Training ........................................................................................................................... 7
13. QA/QC Documentation .................................................................................................... 7
14. Distribution ...................................................................................................................... 7
15. Attachment ...................................................................................................................... 7

Method Statement and Risk Assessment for Installation of Sign Board

1. Scope
This Method Statement provides the Control Sequence and methodology that will be used
during the installation of Signboard and protection. The Method Statement would include a
Risk Assessment for each activity which lists out potential risks involved and risk mitigation
techniques for each activity. The method statement would help establish safety standards,
activity guidelines, and define roles and responsibilities.

2. References
 Contract documents
 Approved Shop drawings and Material approvals

2|Page
3. Definitions and Abbreviations

The following abbreviations would be made use of in this document:

 Client – MDC BMS

 Contractor – Centric Interiors
 PM - Main Contractor Project Manager
 PE - Main Contractor Project Engineer
 SE - Site Engineer
 SI - Main Contractor Safety Inspector
 SF - Main Contractor Section Foreman
 PQP – Project Quality plan
 ITP - Inspection and Test Plan
 MS - Method Statement
 MS - Method Statement
 RA - Risk Assessment
 MIR - Material Inspection Request
 WIR - Work Inspection Request
 NCR - Non Conformance Report
 QA/QC–Quality assurance/Quality control
 HSE - Health safety and Environment
 PPE – Persona protective Equipment
 TBT - Toolbox talk
 MSDS-Material safety data sheet
 COSHH- Control of substance hazardous to health
 NIOSH- National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health

4. Roles and responsibilities (Please refer to the additional chart provided

at the end of the document for contact details)
 Project manager (PM)

The PM will have the overall responsibility of the project for execution, Quality, Health
safety and Environment. He shall maintain the planning progress and co-ordination of
works.

 Senior Project Engineer (SPE)

3|Page
 The SPE will be responsible for monitoring of the day-to-day activities on site, for
materials, drawings, testing & commissioning and allocation of resources to work areas
on site. They shall report to the Project Manager.

 Site engineer (SE)

The SE will be responsible for monitoring of the day-to-day activities on site, for materials,
drawings, testing & commissioning and allocation of resources to work areas on site. They
shall report to the PE

 Supervisor/Chargehand

Supervisor/Chargehand will be directly responsible for the day-to-day job at site, for
coordinating of work with skilled and unskilled labour or any other staff assigned in his
area

 Safety Inspector

Safety Inspector shall be responsible for the Health safety and Environment aspects on
site as per approved site HSE plan Safety Inspector will be present at all times of job
execution.

5. Contractor Contact Details

Name Organization Mobile Email

Raabal El Centric
050 411 4905 [email protected]
Amin Interiors
Chady Centric
050 662 6870 [email protected]
Joubran Interiors

6. Method of installation

 Preparation:

 Installation of Signboard

 Signboard samples shall be submitted to the client/consultant for approval.

 When the signboard is approved it will be printed and delivered to the site
to be placed at required location

4|Page
  All materials and equipment shall be inspected by Quality Control
Department prior to shifting to work site

 Project Engineer/Supervisor will ensure that safety requirements have

been complied.

 Project Engineer/Supervisor will orient and familiarize all the workers and
assistants involved in the installation regarding relevant approvals and
submittals

 Proper marking/selection of location on site to be done prior to

commencement of installation works.

 Installation of Signboard –Procedure

 Make sure signage is placed at a good level of visibility

 Once the position is determined, the support accessories for signage can
be installed.
 Put on personal protective equipment.
 Prepare area to be done and ensure surface to be fixed is clean.
 Ensure to follow good manual handling techniques.
 If there is need to use electrical equipment ensure its well connected to
the socket and no bare wires and found .
 Ensure dust is kept to a minimum during the process of installation.
 If working from step ladders only trained staff are permitted to do so and
must follow the working at height rules
 Ensure equipment is clean after work.do not leave tools unattended

 Make sure adhesives items do not leave marks or stains.

 A low risk procedure is adopted for the Signage installation
 The site is then cleaned and handed over for mobilization
 Make sure all the dimensions ,lines and levels are correct
 Site handed over for housekeeping
 Handover the work and request for inspection


7. Plant & Equipment

 Double sided tape
 Scale
 Adhesive tapes

5|Page
  Step ladder
 Blade Cutter
 Screw driver

Personal Protective Equipment:

 Helmets
 Safety Shoes
 Masks
 Hand Gloves

8. Manpower Requirement
Manpower requirement like Project Engineer, Supervisor/ Foreman, Skilled operatives and
unskilled labour depends upon the approved construction program and site progress.

9. Material Requirement

 Printed signage on foam board

 Double sided Adhesive tapes
10. House keeping
All work places where any site operatives are working will be cleaned from scrap materials
derived from their work, ensuring clean and healthy work environment as well as to maintain
free access and egress in the event of an emergency. Waste removal will happen in two
stages.

11. Control of Safety & Health Hazards

Implementation of Health & Safety procedures and checks shall be done as per contract
agreement and the approved site HSE plan. The safety officer shall carryout the necessary
routine inspections.

 Risk Controls: Risk assessment and their controls are carried out for each activity and
enclosed within the detailed section. Each Risk assessment is attached along with their
corresponding detailed method statements.
 All personnel should comply with site HSE Plan.
 All personnel should comply with corresponding Risk Assessments.
 Adequate HSE control measures should be provided as required in the Risk Assessments.

6|Page
  All personnel should attend Site Safety Induction.
 Every site operative must use the required job specific PPE.

12. Training

Tradesmen performing the any activity will be experienced technicians. If deemed necessary
specific team/Individuals will undergo further training and awareness programs for this activity
by the Project/QA-QC Departments. Toolbox talks will provide general training and awareness
for each activity and also in health & safety matters and precautions

13. QA/QC Documentation

QA/QC forms shall be used to verify and maintain quality throughout the project as per the
approved Project Quality Plan. Checklist and ITP would be used to ensure that all activities
are carried out as per contract requirements and approved method statement.

14. Distribution

This document shall be distributed among the following parties

 Client
 PM/CM
 Consultant
 Safety inspector
 QA/QC

15. Attachment
The following document is enclosed with this method statement:

 Risk Assessment –Signage installation

7|Page
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

ACTIVITY IDENTIFIED HAZARDS WITH EFFECTS EXISTING CONTROLS ADDITIONAL CONTROLS

L S R1 L S R2 Action By: L S R3

WORK TO BE PERFORMED: INSTALLATION OF SIGNBOARD

• Make sure a safe access and aggress are

identified.
• Arrange Safety Induction and mandatory PPE to
the drivers and helpers prior to start of delivery.
• Maintain the speed at 10km/hr. inside the site
boundary.
• Arrange trained signal / banks men.
• Collision Hazards resulting to • Isolate the loading/unloading area with warning
serious injuries and permanent tapes and signs.
disability
• Materials to be stored in location as approved
• Fire Hazards resulting to
serious injuries and fatalities. • Tools/equipment to be stored in lockable toolbox
• Flammable materials to be stored in fire rated
• Injuries resulting from
Delivery of materials, tools chemical store.
01 R improperly stored materials, 2 2 2 2 2 2 SE/SI 1 2 2
and equipment on site tools and equipment • Adequate numbers of fire extinguishers to be
strategically positioned in the area.
• Injuries from Slips and trips
• Improper handling resulting to • Emergency escape routes to be clearly marked and
back injuries communicated to all workers.

• Poor illumination resulting to • Ensure emergency lighting is provided in the area.

injuries • Area to be kept tidy and clear at all times
• Training to be provided on safe manual handling
and this MS and RA.
• Competent supervision must be present all times.
• Provide hand gloves and goggles to operatives
along with the basic PPE.

WORK TO BE PERFORMED: INSTALLATION OF SIGNBOARD

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

ACTIVITY IDENTIFIED HAZARDS WITH EFFECTS EXISTING CONTROLS ADDITIONAL CONTROLS

L S R1 L S R2 Action By: L S R3

R • Whenever practicable, mechanical lifting aids (e.g.

trolley, pallet jack, etc.) will be used to alleviate the
requirement for manual handling.
• Musculoskeletal injuries such
as back pain, slip disc, tendon • Deploy adequate number of competent operatives;
and ligament injuries, upper lifting of heavy loads to be carried in pairs.
limb disorders, etc. from • Ensure proper grip while lifting.
carrying heavy loads
• Ensure safe access and egress with appropriate
• Foot injury (fracture, cuts) due lighting.
Manual handling, to drop off of materials
• Conduct training on safe manual handling to all.
transferring/shifting of
02 • Back and finger injury (caught 1 1 1 • Observe 25kg maximum weight limit per person. 1 1 1 SE/SI 1 1 1
materials, tools ,equipment
between) resulting from
and installation of signboard • Competent supervision throughout the works.
untrained / improper handling
of materials and equipment • Ensure prompt use of hand gloves, eye goggles,
hard hats and safety shoes with steel toe.
• Injury while using a blade
cutter • Area to be kept clean and tidy prior to and after the
activity
Slip and trips due to
obstructions • Ensure area is adequately lit and free from
obstructions.
• Ensure safety while using blade cutter
•
R Ladders: -
• Ladder shall be inspected before use.
• No overloading, observe load rated capacity of the
ladder.
• Top two rungs of the ladder shall be kept free.
• A watchman shall hold the ladder from bottom
• Observe 3 point contact rule while ascending /
descending the ladder.
Work at height • Fall from height resulting to • Maintain safe distance from folding parts of ladder.
03 injuries and property damage 2 3 4 • Use hand gloves, be aware of various pinch points. 2 2 2 SE/SI 2 2 2
(Use of ladders; scaffolds)

Scaffolds: -
• Only competent scaffolders are allowed to erect
and dismantle the scaffolds.
• Scaffolds must be inspected and tagged by a
competent inspector prior to start the work.
• Inspection tags must be reviewed weekly. Visual
checks to be done daily.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

ACTIVITY IDENTIFIED HAZARDS WITH EFFECTS EXISTING CONTROLS ADDITIONAL CONTROLS

L S R1 L S R2 Action By: L S R3

• Always ensure that the manufacturer instructions

and legal requirements are followed while erecting,
working and dismantling the scaffolds.
• Do not move the scaffolds with men and materials
on the platform.
• Ensure the ground is stable and free of obstruction
and potential for trip hazards.
• Ensure the platform kept clean and tidy always.
• Do not climb through beams, use access ladders
instead.
• Do not throw materials to and from the scaffolds.
• Do not remove the scaffold components; if you are
not trained or permitted to do so.
• Operative must be trained on safe working on
scaffolds.
• Competent supervision is mandatory though out the
works.
• Full body harness must be used over 6m heights
and it must be secured to safe anchorage.

WORK TO BE PERFORMED: INSTALLATION OF SIGNBOARD

 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

ACTIVITY IDENTIFIED HAZARDS WITH EFFECTS EXISTING CONTROLS ADDITIONAL CONTROLS

L S R1 L S R2 Action By: L S R3

R • Housekeeping crew must be competent.

• Ensure a safe access and egress to the work area.
• Materials to be stored in location as approved
• Tools/equipment to be stored in lockable toolbox
• Wet/damp sweeping techniques to be used for
general cleaning to control dust levels.
• Waste materials shall keep in designated bins.
• All the scrap materials shall be separated properly
and stacked safely.
• Waste management procedure shall be followed as
mentioned in the approved HSE Plan.
Housekeeping
• General work area • Regular cleaning (throughout the work and before
Slip and trip, inhalation of dust, and after of each shift) and removal of wastes and
cleaning
04 foot injury from unattended 2 2 2 scrap materials from the work area to the 1 1 1 SE/SI 2 2 2
• Storage of materials materials designated collection points and storages in order
• Storage of
to create a safe working environment.
tools/equipment
• Responsible engineer must ensure the work area is
safe prior to deployment and instruction to work.
• Provide adequate instructions for the safe use and
maintenance of PPE, safe manual handling and
ensures prompt compliance during the
housekeeping works with adequate supervision.
• Provide appropriate hand gloves, respiratory
protection, overalls and other personnel protective
equipment to the workers.

WORK TO BE PERFORMED: INSTALLATION OF SIGNBOARD

 CENTRIC INTERIORS L.L.C.
NAME POSITION SIGNATURE DATE

CONSULTANT
NAME POSITION SIGNATURE DATE

Approved Approved subject to the following Not approved

COMMENTS