METHOD STATEMENT

FOR
INSTALLATION OF EARTHING SYSTEM

 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE

2. APPLICABLE PROJECT SPECIFICATION

3. LOCATION OF ACTIVITY

4. HEALTH AND SAFETY

5. HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARDS

6. OPERATION

7. INSTALLATION
8. FIXATION

9. RESPONSIBILITIES

10. MANPOWER REQUIRED

11. MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS

12. EQUIPMENTS REQUIREMENTS

13. WASTE MANAGEMENT
14. SPECIAL CONTROL MEASURES

15. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

16. DISTRIBUTION
1. INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE
 This method of statement covers the on-site installation of Earthing
System as defined in the General Specification.
 This procedure will define the method to be used to ensure that the
Earthing System is correct and acceptable and shall conform to the
Contract Documents and Specification.

2. APPLICABLE PROJECT SPECIFICATION

 Section: Earthing System

 Division: Installation

 Sub Division: Subdivision

3. LOCATION OF ACTIVITY
 Earthing System for the whole building .

4. 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.

5. HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARDS

 Specific safety measures have to follow as applicable, and all the safety
measures are covered separately in the project safety plan.

6. OPERATION
 Material: Material used will be as approved by the Engineer. The sizes
and routes routing will be as per the approved Shop Drawings.

 Storage and Protection: Deliver components parts to site, completely

identified in accordance with shop and certified CAD Drawings prepared
for this work. Store in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions,
above ground, properly protected from the weather and construction
activities.

7. INSTALLATION
 Pre-Installation:
 All materials and documentation relevant to this particular section of
works will be checked and verified ensuring that these are correct and
approved type.
  Prior to the commencement of works, ensure that the areas for
permanent installation are ready, accessible and in suitable condition.

 Installation:
1. Coordinate installation of earthing system system with installation of
other building systems and components, including electrical wiring,
supporting structures, metal bodies requiring bonding to earthing
system, and building finishes.
2. Install conductors with direct paths from ground pits to ground
connections.
3. When different metal to be connected, a bimetallic clamp shall be used.
4. Bond roof vents, flashing and any other metal masses projecting
through the roof to the grid.
5. Thermo weld all connections between cables and ground rods.
Compression type connectors may be used where approved by the
Consultant.
6. Measure the resistance of the complete installation and submit for
review to the Consultant.
7. Test clamps shall be provided in each inspection pit to allow for testing
and commissioning.
8. Concrete inspection pits with cover shall be installed flush with finished
floor level and be fully accessible.
9. The complete installation shall be tested and inspected to ensure that it
complies with the requirements of the Specification and the Local
Authorities. The tests shall be carried out in accordance with the
Regulations and to the satisfaction of the Consultant.

8. FIXATION
 Inspection, testing and commissioning:

1. The inspection and tests shall be carried out in the same sequence as
set out in the Regulations, Local Authorities and the Consultant
requirements and in such time as to allow any remedial work to be
completed prior to Practical Completion.
2. All instruments necessary for inspection and testing shall be supplied
and shall be properly calibrated and operated by personnel skilled in
their use.
3. Allowance shall be made for disconnection or similar operations to
satisfy the requirements for testing, etc., and the reinstatement of the
installation.
4. Measure earth resistance not less than two full days after the last trace
of precipitation and without the soil being moistened by any means
other than natural drainage or seepage and without any chemical
treatment or other artificial means of reducing natural earth resistance.
 5. Where resistance to earth exceeds specified values, notify the
Consultant the same and include recommendations to reduce earth
resistance and to accomplish recommended work.
6. Restore surface features at areas disturbed by work of this section.
7. Restore areas disturbed by trenching, storing or dirt, cable laying, and
other activities to their original condition..

9. RESPONSIBILITIES

 PROJECT MANAGER
1. To ensure that all the preparation and application works are
carried out according to the Contract Specification and with the
approved drawings.

2. To ensure that the progressing of works is carried out according

to the planned program and as per the approved method of
statement.

3. To ensure that all the equipment and material required

executing the work are available according to the planned
construction program.

4. To co-ordinate with the Main contractor, MEP coordinator,

Safety Officer for a safe and proper execution of the works.

 SITE ENGINEER
1. To ensure that the works are carried out according to the
Contract Specification, approved method statement and the
shop drawings.

2. To provide all necessary information and distribute

responsibilities to his construction.

3. To monitor the progress of work in relation with the work

program and to report to the Project Manager.

4. To co-ordinate with the safety officer and to ensure that the

works are carried out in safe practicing method.

 FOREMAN
1. The foreman will carry out his duties by maintaining continuous
coordination with the site engineer on daily basis, and ensure
proper distribution of the work force on the required and planned
locations.
 2. To ensure that his assistant foreman/ charge hand are aware of
the job requirements and they have enough information to carry
out their duties properly.

3. To ensure that the daily work is progressing as planned and

advice the site engineer of any requirement for additional
resources.

4. To ensure in consultation with the site engineer that the

manpower involved in the works are moving as agreed and
planned for the work.

5. To control disposal of waste materials according to the

instructions received from the site engineer.

6. To ensure full coordination with the safety officer to maintain

safe working and proper house keeping of the site, following the
proved safety measures and further ensure that all his working
team are aware of the same to prevent accident and losses.

7. To inform the site engineer regarding areas ready for inspection.

8. Foreman and the storekeeper are responsible for the distribution

and control of materials.

 SAFETY ENGINEER
1. Ensure the implementation of all the safety measures in
accordance with the HSE plan and everybody aware of it for it’s
proper implementation.

2. Ensure all the implemented safety measures are adequate to

maintain safe working on the site.

3. Inspect all the site activities and train the person to prevent
accidents and it’s proper implementation.

4. Ensure that the site is maintained clean and tidy.

10. MANPOWER REQUIRED

 Charge hand and Experienced Technicians

11. MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS

 Earthing System and its accessories.
12. EQUIPMENTS REQUIREMENTS
 The equipments that will be engaged for Earthing System Installation will
be as follows:

1. Hand Tools

2. Power Tools (if required)

3. Diagonal-Cutting Pliers

4. Wire Stripper/Cutter with Spring

5. Side-Cutting Pliers

6. Shank Screwdriver/Flat screw driver

7. Compression lug crimp tool

8. Necessary conduit for System Cabling

9. Knock out set (for conduit)

10. P.P.E. – Personal Protective Equipment (safety helmet, Boots, gloves

& safety vest )

13. WASTE MANAGEMENT

 The Rubbish which would be created from our scope of works will be
disposed to the designated dumping ground.

14. SPECIAL CONTROL MEASURES

 The following general control measures against Safety, Environment and
Quality shall be required for our scope of work and special control
measures are not applicable for us :

 Proper PPE must be worn at all time

 Permit to work at height > 2m where applicable
 Lifting operation permit (using crane) where applicable.
 Confined space permit where applicable.
 Approved work method statement and risk assessment will be made
 available to site.
 All workers doing the work shall be briefed on this method statement
and risk assessment.

15. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

 This method Statement should be read in conjunction with the below
referenced documentations:

 ITP for Anti – termite Treatment.

 Insulation Resistance and continuity Test Report.

16. DISTRIBUTION
 Copy of this method statement shall be issued to the following for
information/ action/ comments:

1. Project Manager

2. Site Engineer

3. Foremen

4. Safety Engineer