100 Bed Isolation

Hospital for
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CONTRACT No. 259359-100

100 Bed Isolation Hospital for COVID-19

CONTRACT No. 259359-100

DISCIPLINE CIVIL

DOC No HOS-SQM-MOS-008
REV 01

METHOD STATEMENT FOR

CMU BLOCK WORK & PLASTER

Anwar Mukthar Ahmed Ba

Mukthar Ahmed Eyad Saffarini
Mohiuddin Ahmed Harmi
Prepared by Reviewed Verified by Concurred by Approved by
by

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TABLE OF CONTENT

S.N Description Page No.

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01 Objective 03 to 03
02 Scope of Work 03 to 03
03 References 03 to 03
04 Safety Requirements 03 to 04
05 Key Personnel Duties and 04 to 05
Responsibilities
06 Job Safety Analysis 05 to 06
07 Work Procedure 06 to 07
08 Testing and Acceptance 07 to 07
09 Equipment 07 to 07
10 Material 08 to 08
11 Drawings 08 to 08

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1.0 Objective

The objective of this method statement is to describe the specific task that are
required to ensure that all concrete masonry works installation are being done
in accordance with the project technical specifications and in a safe and
orderly manner meeting the requirements of the project

2.0 Scope of Work

This procedure covers the furnishing and installation of all masonry units,
grout, mortar reinforcement and other materials necessary for the construction
of masonry walls. This method statement is typical and applicable for the use
in any section of the entire project which requires installation of CMU in
accordance with the approved plans and specifications.

3.0 References

i) Project Specifications
ii) ACI – 381
iii) ASTM C 39

4.0 Safety Requirements

4.1 All PPEs such as coveralls, safety shoes, safety helmets, safety vests,
safety harness, googles, hand gloves shall be worn by the personnel at all
times during work. Temporary fire extinguisher shall be available for
emergency. Dust masks or respirators shall be worn when cutting block
or handling dry cement.
4.2 Mechanical and heavy equipment shall be inspected on a regular basis by a
competent heavy equipment inspector or mechanic.
4.3 Inspections shall be conducted on all mechanical and heavy equipment
prior to their use. Users performing these inspections shall ensure the
following, at a minimum, prior to operating the equipment:
A. Fuel, oil, hydraulic fluid, water, etc., leaks/spills shall be immediately
contained, cleaned up and properly disposed.

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B. Hose and pipe connections checked for wear and cracks. Defective
hoses/pipes shall be replaced or repaired.
C. All lights and warning devices operate properly.
D. Wiring inspected for damage or improper repairs.
E. Fire extinguisher(s) inspected, tagged, operable and accessible.
4.4 Place circuits in electrically safe working conditions by locking out and tagging
out all sources in compliance with NFPA 70E.
4.5 Work sites shall be provided with the numbers and types of fire
extinguishers suitable for the hazards, and as needed to meet the
requirements of NFPA 10. Fire extinguishers and other firefighting
equipment locations shall be clearly marked on site layout plans.
4.6 A fire prevention inspection checklist shall be used to evaluate
construction site and storage yards/areas
4.7 The worksite shall be maintained in a clean and tidy condition.
4.8 All work shall be undertaken in accordance with the Project Specification
and all individual activities will be set up in an orderly manner to ensure
compliance with the requirements and in compliance with EPC HSSEMP
requirements including PTW

5.0 Key Personnel Duties and Responsibilities

5.1 The Project Manager is the over-all in-charge for the implementation of
this procedure and ensures that his team is aware of this Method
Statement. He should also ensure that all resources needed in the work
execution shall be available and carry out the work as planned without
delays and in a safe manner and in compliance with EPC HSSEMP
requirements.
5.2 The Site Manager is responsible in the coordination with site supervisor
and foremen for a safe and proper execution of the works.
5.3 Site Engineer and General F/M are directly reporting to the Site
Manager. They should ensure that the works are carried out in
accordance with the approved drawings, applicable standards and this
Method of Statement.
5.4 QC Inspector in close coordination with site personnel shall ensure that
the works are carried out based from the QC project requirements. He is
responsible in conducting and monitoring QC inspection works.

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Additionally, he shall ensure that all pertinent QC documentations and

records are prepared and ready for approval.
5.5 Safety Officer is responsible in monitoring the full implementation of all
safety procedures and safety measures at site at all times.
Communication with the Safety Representative is also part of his
responsibility.
5.6 The safety officer to coordinate with EPC HSSE representative for all
matters relevant to EPC HSSEMP requirements.

6.0 Job Safety Analysis

6.1 Generated dust shall be controlled by periodic water spraying.
6.2 The equipment operators shall possess the required licenses and
certificates and equipment can only be used after the inspection and
approval sticker application by EPC HSE department.
6.3 All necessary personal/protective equipment, as well as harness, be
provided, wearing distinctive vests, shall be assigned to help operators
maneuver their equipment.
6.4 The project safety officer is responsible along with the project zone site
engineer for ensuring that all operations are carried out with due regard to the
safety of all project personnel and property.

6.5 No working at height issues anticipated.

6.6 All working activity shall comply with client safety procedure.
6.7 First aid facility will be available entire the period in the work site.
6.8 General management of protection/operation hazards are to be
observed.
6.9 All power tolls used in this project will be logged in register and
submitted to EPC HSE department.
6.10 The ratio of safety officer shall be one over forty workers and Safety
Officer is responsible in monitoring the full implementation of all safety
procedures and safety measures at site at all times. Communication with
the Safety Representative is also part of his responsibility.

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6.11 Hazard Identifications potentials

Cartridge operated tools Hand tools Heat stress hazards
Falling object prevention First aid Heavy equipment
operations
Concrete formwork & Communication Confined space
shoring entry/rescue
Concrete placement Housekeeping Lock Out Tag Out
Cranes and rigging Hydrotest Mechanical equipment
Painting & Coating PPE Driving/Vehicle safety
Dust control Scaffolding Portable power tools
Lifting equipment Electrical safety Scaffolding
Emergency response Transportation Excavation and shoring
Fire preventions firefighting

7.0 Work Procedure

7.1 Store all materials including masonry units above grade, under cover,
allowing free air circulation and preventing damage, intrusion of foreign
materials and moisture absorption.
7.2 Use of contaminated cementitious material is prohibited.
7.3 Working platforms will be erected execute the CMU work.
7.4 Clear & clean the area. The blocks should be stacked in
appropriate areas near to the final placement/location.
7.5 Construct masonry true to line, level, square and plumb with vertical
joints aligned. Lay in running bond unless otherwise indicated. Align
horizontal courses at intersection walls. Provide full watertight joints in
exterior work.
7.6 Use modular layout to minimize cutting and use of units less then 1/3 rd
the standard length.
7.7 Lay all other hollow units with full mortar coverage on horizontal and
vertical face shells but not extending across the webs, apply mortar over
full thickness and height of any units with abutting solid end faces.
7.8 Bond all wall masonry units as indicated on the drawings. Build in all
work as required, including anchors, accessories, sleeves and materials
furnished by other trades as shown in noted on drawing solidly fill spaces
around build-in items with mortar.

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7.9 Leave no cells open on surface of walls.

7.10 Mortar shall be freshly prepared and uniformly mixed and be of
spreadable, workable consistency.
7.11 After all ingredients are in the batch mixer, they shall be mechanically
mixed for not less than 3 minutes nor more than 10 minutes.
7.12 Construct mortar joints about 10MM thick, 6MM minimum and 12MM
maximum to maintain 200MM vertical coursing and 400MM horizontal
spacing, unless otherwise indicated in the drawings.
7.13 Joint finish shall be as indicated in the drawings or as specified in the
project specification.
7.14 Bond each course at corner, either bond into or anchor at intersections
with metal ties spaced as shown in the drawing.
7.15 All waste shall be disposed of as per environmental compliance and
management plan and as per Government approved disposal area.

8.0 Testing and inspection

8.1 RFI will be initiated for inspections of as per approved ITP, Quality
Control Plan and Project Specification listed under Technical
Specification or as stated on the latest IFC drawings

9.0 Equipment
9.1 Task Lights
9.2 Hand Tools
9.3 Trowels
9.4 Mason’s & Mashing Hammer
9.5 Mortar Mixer
9.6 Masonry Cutter level
9.7 Brushes
9.8 Spirit Level
9.9 Survey Equipment
9.10 String Line
9.11 Shovels
9.12 Mud Boards
9.13 Scratch Coat Tool
9.14 Sponges to float wall, Jointing tools & Wheel barrow

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10.0 Material
10.1 Cement (MSDSs and COSHH assessments will be compiled with material
transmittal)
10.2 Sand
10.3 CMU blocks
10.4 Water
10.5 Hydrated Lime Powder (MSDSs and COSHH assessments will be compiled
with material transmittal)

11.0 Drawings

11.1 FHM-AR-001-00

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