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METHOD STATEMENT FOR CASTING SLAB ON GRADE

1. Introduction and Scope

The purpose of this method statement is to explain the proper procedure on how to prepare and cast
slab on grade or any horizontal element or member including fixation of steel reinforcement, MEP
embedment’s, fixing of shutter etc. without injuries.

2. Location of Activity

Grade Slab of the building.

3. Work Procedure.

The method statement covers all activities related to the Casting Slab on Grade works.

The works shall be executed in accordance with the following methodology and sequence;

1. Site Planning.
 Delivery – fresh concrete shall be batched from the approved supplier of concrete. Concrete will
be delivered direct to the site and to be received by assistant Quality Engineer for checking of
the required criteria of concrete. The assistant QC Engineer will make sure the concrete

delivered is as per the approved design mix for the situated member to be casted.

 All data for testing on fresh concrete at site shall be recorded on the concrete pour card

2. Preparation

 After the blinding is casted and placement of waterproofing is done, the preparation and casting
for slab on grade shall be done
 Fix the reinforcement steel as per the approved drawings, sometimes A393 BRC mesh is
indicated in the drawing and most commonly use in 250mm thick concrete grade slab.
 Any loose binder or ties along the splices reinforcement steel shall be re-tightened. Bend inward
the free ends of the binding wire or ties.
 Use PVC spacer for vertical bars and concrete spacer for bottom as concrete covers.
 Ensure and coordinate with MEP staff for any MEP works required on the area as per approved
drawings.

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 Fix the forms such; supports, sleeves etc., if any.
 Any damaged materials used for form work or shutter like plywood shall not be used.
 All surface of forms or shutter facing concrete shall be treated with shuttering oil and dampen
with water few minutes before concrete will be poured.
 Clean the slabs on grade using air compressor for dust or any small particles or deleterious
materials that may impair the workability of concrete
 The surveyor will then checked the level of the projected top surface of the slab and place level
strips if necessary to mark the exact level.
 The concreting are as must be arranged with necessary equipment or tools for concreting use
such as vibrators, power float machine, shovel etc.
 Skilled and unskilled labour shall need to use safety requirements such as safety helmet, safety
shoes, goggles, gloves, vest etc.
 Safety devices and safety warnings shall be provided starting from the site entrance gate till the
casting area.

 Proper lighting must be available in case of night concreting .

3. Concrete Pouring
The concrete mixer must be stopped at the check point for the inspection of slump test and to
obtain sample cubes for test.
 One set of cubes shall be taken every 50 cubic meter concrete, each set consist of 6 cubes, 3
cubes to be tested on 7th days and 3 cubes to be tested for 28th days.
 Extra three cubes can be made for re-checking if in case circumstances may happen.
 Unload the concrete within 90 minutes from the batching plant loading time.
 Compact the concrete properly by using mechanical vibrators, extra vibrator shall be available in
case of any shortage or mechanical problems.
 Use approved hardener material after casting concrete when required. Make sure applications
shall be as per manufacturer’s recommendation.
 Use the power float for the smooth finish surface purpose. Store extra power float near the
casting area in case of any mechanical malfunctioning.

 Cure the casted area properly with covering concrete with hessian cloth and polythene sheet on
top but before placing the concrete wet the hessian with water.
 Cure the concrete by spraying water three times per day for a period of 7 days.
 The casted area or member shall be protected by placing barricade to prevent plants and
machineries damaged the concrete.
 Concrete pour card shall be filled by Quality Engineer and to be submitted to the Engineer
including concrete delivery notes, this task will be done whenever required.
 Concrete cube test report shall be submitted to the Engineer

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4. Safety

 Project Engineer:

The Project Manager and the Construction Manager have the responsibility for the overall operations of
this statement. The Project Manager and Construction Manager have the responsibility to implement the
Method statement and to delegate the responsibility to a Site Engineer and the QC Engineer to directly
supervise the work on site. The site Engineer is responsible for ensuring that all the works are executed
in accordance with the specified requirements.
The Project Manager will be responsible for the following.

 Plan and schedule the jobs, determine priorities, control workload, inspect projects and keep sufficient time
records for workflow and outputs.
 Performs technical responsibilities and make decisions to a substantial extent.
 Reviews and interprets proposed designs, drawings, and specifications for appropriateness to required
function and/or standard and initiates revisions.
 Ensure that project operations are in compliance with design specifications
 To provide all the necessary information to the site team.
 Engineer/Supervisor in charge to conduct a toolbox meeting and communicate both the Method Statement
& Risk Assessment to the workers before commencement of the activity.
 All safety precautions shall be followed as per established project safety procedure.
 Only experienced and skilled labour shall be engaged for carrying out screed work.
 People involved in the construction work shall wear PPE such as safety helmets, safety shoes, safety harness,
gloves safety glass, mask etc.as required.
 All Hose pipe joints are properly connected and tied with clips.
 Safety officer shall check and ensure that all safety precautions are followed.
 All the safety equipment’s shall be periodically inspected and checked for its durability before using them to
labor.
 Manual handling procedures to be followed
 Any incident or near miss incident shall be reported immediately to the concerned safety officer.

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Site Supervisor:

The Site supervisor will be responsible for the following

 Distribution of the responsibilities to his site team.

 To provide all necessary information to his site team.
 To ensure that the works are carried out in accordance with the WMS and RA.
 To ensure the MS, ITP, & RA is communicated to the Forman and the site working team on a regular basis to
ensure that the proper work method is followed.
 To check and verify that the works completed complies with the specification prior to requesting inspection
by the consultant
 To ensure that inspections are carried out by the consultant through the main contractor’s QA/QC Engineer
prior to the next phase of activities
 To review and discuss any request that might be raised by the site working team.
 Primarily ensure that the job is being carried out to the approved WMS and ITP.

Foreman:

The Forman supervisor will be responsible for the following

 To provide the Site supervisor with daily progress reports and discuss with him planned works for the next
day.
 To ensure that all safety measures are maintained at site and workers have proper training for following all
current safety guidelines and housekeeping in accordance with the Main Contractors Safety Officer.
 To ensure good housekeeping is practiced and proper tools are being used by the site team.
 To ensure that all persons involved in the works are aware of their duties, and that they have enough
understanding of safety procedures.
 To conduct frequent toolbox meeting on safety awareness and to maintain a log of all meetings for
inspection.
 To keep a record of all toolbox talks.
 Liaises with the required personnel at the site for the required inspections with regards to safety.
 Attends all the safety coordination meetings.
 Ensure that the basic and activity specific PPE is worn regularly by the site working team.

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5. Equipment Requirements

The requirements that will be engaged for Blinding and Concrete work will be as follows:
 Site In-charge.
 Charge Hand.
 Concrete Transit Mixture.
 Operator.
 Needle Vibrator.
 Skilled Labour.
 Cylinder Mold
 Concrete Pump(If Required).
 Concrete Thermometer.
 Compactor

6. Health and Safety

Strictly followed as per the manufacturer’s Health and Safety recommendations for handling and use of the
materials. Ensure all involved personnel shall be aware of the same.

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