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PROJECT

DEWA PHASE III 800 MW PV SOLAR POWER

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DOCUMENT TITLE

METHOD STATEMENT: LOADING & UNLOADING OF OFFICE

CONTAINERS, INSTALLATION OF OFFICE CONTAINERS

PCO Document Code

Project Phase Number Discipline System Document Type Responsible Organization Serial Number LBS

EPC Company Code

Project Group Issuing discipline Document type Originator Company Serial Number

DWA 00 HS MS GNF 0001

Rev Date Reason of issue Drafted by Reviewed by Approved by

00A 31-10-17 Approval RP

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1. Table of Contents
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1. TABLE OF CONTENTS................................................................................................................. 3

2.0 PURPOSE & SCOPE..................................................................................................................... 4

3.0 REFERENCES................................................................................................................................ 4

4.0 CONSTRUCTION METHODOLOGY.............................................................................................4

4.1 Summary....................................................................................................4
4.2 Methodology................................................................................................4
4.3 Permit, Access, Approval and Site Preparation....................................................4
4.4 Loading & unloading of office containers, Installation of office containers.................5
4.5 WORK EXECUTION METHOD...........................................................................5
5.0 NATURE OF WORK....................................................................................................................... 6

6.0 REQUIREMENT OF TEMPORARY WORKS..........................................................6

7.0 ACTIVITY SCHEDULE & MILESTONES......................................................................................7

8.0 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITY................................................................................................... 7

8.1 PERSONNEL.................................................................................................................................. 7

8.2 PLANT & EQUIPMENT................................................................................................................ 11

9.0 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION, RISK ASSESSMENT AND CONTROL........................................12

10.0EMERGENCY PROCEDURES & RESPONSE PLAN...............................................................12

11.0 RISK ASSESSMENT (RA)..............................................................................14

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2.0 PURPOSE & SCOPE

This Method statement is to define the methods, procedures and activities, which will be used
for loading of office containers, in accordance with the QP Contract Specification, approved
Health and Safety Plan.
3.0 REFERENCES
UAE Rules & Regulations.
Code of Construction Safety Practice of Dubai Municipality.
Project HSE Plan & Procedures.
Project Contract Documents.
International Safety Codes and Standards.

4.0 CONSTRUCTION METHODOLOGY

4.1 Summary
This MS will be outlining the sequences and methods of works intended for loading of
containers and dismantling and remove the waste of Porto cabin from the compound.

4.2 Methodology

Step Description

1 Permit, Safety and Site Preparation

Method Statement for loading office containers and dismantling of Porto

2
cabin and removal of waste.

4.3 Permit, Access, Approval and Site Preparation

a. Obtain necessary permit such as Permit to Work (PTW) from the QP.
b. Check relevant items like PPE’s, access of working area, equipment to be used etc.
to ensure safety, workability and environmental requirements.

4.4 Loading of office containers, dismantling of Porto cabin and

Removal of waste & cleaning the compound.
4.4.1 Preparatory Work
a) The documents submitted/referred with this method statement shall be considered as
an integral part of this method statement and shall be read in conjunction with the
same.
b) All vehicles & equipment to be used in the work should be initially checked and
approved by the supervisor.

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c) Survey and measurement should be taken and marked, loading, dismantling of Porto cabins
and removal of dismantled items from the compound (waste).
d) Cable detection must be carried out to make sure no underground services.
e) Foreman & Equipment operator will check & plan the travel routes prior to demobilization.
Ensure travel routes & access to the jobsite is in good condition and free from obstruction.
f) Unauthorized person are not allowed in the work area.
g) Workers shall wear appropriate PPE for the task.
h) Supervisor/Foreman shall be present at all time during loading activity.

4.5 Work Execution Method.

(a) Lifting Work

a) Forklift used for lifting container shall have valid competency certificate.
b) Site supervisor will conduct tool box and brief the safe loading operation,
c) Use the forklift truck only for the purpose for which it was designed.
d) Before starting the loading ‘lifting work, the assigned people must wear proper PPE and
adequate safety procedure must be implemented.
e) Barricade the marked location scheduled for loading and lifting operation with safety signage.
f) To Provide safe work during demobilization of office containers, there are consideration which
take according to weight of the container.
g) The site supervisor should prepare the site area to be clean and clear from obstruction.
h) Safety equipment must always present and ready for immediate use.
i) The weight of container is 5 Tonnes.
j)
k)

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(b) Removal of Porto Cabin and Existing Structure.

a) Site supervisor will conduct tool box and brief the safe working of operation
b) Dismantle the old/damage Porto cabin with proper tools.
c) The safe removal of all existing structures such as walls, fences, drainage, water pipes
and cables.
d) All the paper, wood, concrete waste shall be removed from site
e) Safety equipment must always present and ready for immediate use.

5.0 NATURE OF WORK

 Cabin Waste Removal - Permit shall obtain and copy must be available at site when
the activities is being done.
 Loading of waste material to pick-up must observed and mentioned.
 Working During Summer Time – Working direct exposed to sunlight during summer
season shall not be permitted as directed by the Qatar Labor law.
 Ensure to provide proper sun shades, drinking water at site.

6.0 REQUIREMENT OF TEMPORARY WORKS

 Necessary warning signs shall be provided around the working areas.

7.0 ACTIVITY SCHEDULE & MILESTONES

Activity Duration Remarks

Loading of office containers, Completion of activities

As per activity schedule
dismantling of Porto cabin, & depends site access and site
(apprx 7days)
waste removal condition

8.0 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITY

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1.1
9.1 PERSONNEL

 Supervisor / Technicians
 Ensure that all activities to be done in accordance with the approved MS,
 Coordinate and ensure with various levels of people at site to have a safe Working place.
 To ensure that the work is carried out with minimum impact to the environment
 Supervisor shall monitor site installation, conduct tool box meeting and discuss to crew
member the hazard of the activities to be done.
 To contact client associated personnel in case of an accident or injury.
 To provide safety induction program to workers, prior access to site
 Inspect all tools before use and on a daily basis
 Comply with work instructions and permits.
 Keeping the work area in an orderly condition.
 Wear PPE provided to them and inspect it daily.
 Supervisor also ensure that loading and dismantling cabin shall be as per MS,
 Ensure that all dangerous activities are carried out under Permit to Work Procedure.

 Forklift Operators

 Undergone forklift Operator's Training Course and possess valid certificate.

 Operate the forklift truck strictly in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
 Before the start of every work shift, to carry out operational tests on all limiting and
indicating devices under no load conditions before any lifting operation is carried out and
shall enter the results of such tests in a log book or log-sheet.
 To ascertain whether the ground conditions, in particular the ground surface on which a
mobile crane is to be operated, are safe for travel or any lifting operation; and if he is of the
opinion that it is not safe for travel or any lifting operation, he shall report this to the Foreman
Supervisor.
 Not to carry out any lifting operation unless he has received by the Supervisor/Foreman.
 Not to hoist any object if he is unable to ascertain the weight of the load.
 Not to hoist any load unless he has received a clear signal from a signalman.
 Not to engage in any act which is not in accordance with safe and sound practice.
 Not to hoist any load if there is any obstruction in the path and if there is any
such obstruction, he shall report this immediately to the supervisor.
 To report any failure or malfunction of the forklift to the supervisor.
 Determine the weight of the load which is to be lifted

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Signalmen
 Ensure or verify that the load is properly secured in fork before he gives a clear
Signal to the forklift operator to lift the container.
 Give correct and clear signals to guide the forklift operator in the maneuver of the load
safely to the trailer.

 Workers
 Accepting individual responsibility for their own safe behavior as well as
sharing responsibility with their fellow workers and line supervision to look out for their own
as well as their co-workers.
 Work in a safe manner at all times.
 Complying with HSE requirements which apply to an individual’s work activities.
 Keeping the work area in an orderly condition.
 Wear PPE provided to them and inspect it daily.
 Comply with work instructions and permits.
 Attend daily tool box/pre-task meetings
 Inspect all tools before use and on a daily basis.

8.1

8.2 PLANT & EQUIPMENT

8.2.1 Equipment’s

 10Tonne Forklift
 Trailer
 40Ft Container.

8.2.2 Tools

 Measuring and Levelling Tools

 Clamping Tools
 Hand held Tools- Spanner, screw driver, plumb etc.
 Lifting Tools- Belts, Sling, etc.
 Portable power Tools like Grinding machine, Drilling Machine etc.
 Stepladder & Extension ladder
 Heavy duty hammer & half a pound 2” sized roofing nails
 Hand Saw

8.2.3 List of personal protective equipment

a. Mandatory PPE Requirements

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 Safety helmets.
 Safety footwear.
 High visibility vests.
 Safety Glasses.

b. Work Specific PPE

 Hand gloves.
 Ear defenders.
 Filter mask.

9.0 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION, RISK ASSESSMENT AND CONTROL

The Sub-Contractor will be responsible for all necessary safety measures at all time. All works
related will be executed in accordance with the Client and Contractor Project Health and
Safety Plan.
The work will only proceed when all necessary permits has been obtained or when required.
The permit will be kept on site for consultation during any site works.

Special attention will be given to:

 Cordoning off specified working area and provision of applicable safety warning sign boards.
 All the Important Task Activities and Potential Hazards including existing controls have been
properly mentioned on the Risk Assessment made.

9.1.1. Lifting Plan

 Lifting of containers using Forklift,

 Only one containers to load in the trailer using Forklift,

9.1.2. Permits Required

Permit Required Issued By

PTW QP

WORK AT HEIGHT N/A

CONFINED SPACE N/A

10.0 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES & RESPONSE PLAN

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 PHASE III 800 MW PV SOLAR POWER PROJECT EMERGENCY CONTACT

NOS.

Contact Person Designation Company Contact Numbers

CLINIC/AMBULANC Clinic Nurse EPC +97155 506 7404

E

MIGUELANGEL HSE Manager EPC +97155 684 6144

MOYA

FRANCISCO Site Project Manager EPC +97156 522 0617

GARCIA BUENO

JOSE MIGUEL Construction Manager EPC +97156 522 0618

PLAZA

ANANDAN PILLAI Sr. HSE Officer EPC +97150 106 8046

SYED OWAIS Accident Prevention EPC +97156 415 6639

AHMED Officer

JINISH HSE Officer EPC +97152 518 9809

ESPIRITUFIESTA Environmental Engr. EPC +97156 422 5737

ABUAN

MANIARASN.N Site Manager PAG +97155 523 9106

KURMA NARESH FOREMAN PAG +97155 600 3576

SECURITY -- EPC +97152 894 1684

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11.0 RISK ASSESSMENT (RA)

A INJURY SEVERITY B FREQUENCY of OCCURENCE RATING

0 No injury 0 Has not occurred in last two years RISK CLASSIFICATION RISK VALUE
Minor laceration, wound (first aid
2 2 Occurs very seldom LOW 0---6
case)
More severe injury medical
4 4 Occurs occasionally MEDIUM 6---16
attention
Serious injuries, broken bones,
8 8 Occurs often HIGH 16---32
amputation etc
10 Loss of life / fatality 10 Could / has happened CRITICAL 32---40
C POTENTIAL DAMAGE / LOSS D ENVIRONMENT ACTION REQUIRED
Supervision, training, certification, method/risk
Good
0 No damage, minimal costs (QAR) 0 No effect LOW assessments, safe work procedures training,
instruction.
toolbox talks.
Competent supervision, training certification, Change
2 Minor damage, small costs (QAR) 2 Minor effect MEDIUM method/risk assessments, safe work method,
Spillage, noise, procedures training, toolbox talks. mitigate
water, dust/ Competent supervision, training certification, Change
Med damage, stoppage (On site Serious effect
4 4 vapours/ faun and HIGH method/risk assessments, safe work method,
repair) medium cost (QAR) (Short term)
flora procedures training, toolbox talks. mitigate.
Very serious
Close competent supervision, training Intolerable,
8 More serious damage 8 effect (Long
certification, method/risk assessments, safe change
Term) CRITICAL
work procedures, PJO’s, work permits, method,
Severe damage, long term Catastrophic
10 10 training, and toolbox talks. transfer risk.
stoppage, high costs effect

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Whom / Additional
Hazards Identified A B C D R Controls Responsibility R
What Affected Controls
Access to Accident with *Workers 4 1 2 0 8 Proper Supervision Site Engineer 2
working spot moving vehicle *Staff  Provide the safe access to the site. /Foreman
area. worker and *Assistant  Before starting the work tool box should be
staff. conducted.
 Proper PPE should be worn at the site.

Moving vehicle Adequate Fatality 2 2 4 0 16  Provide the safety barricades as per site Supervising & Site Engineer/ 4
equipment Access Egress. serious\Minor requirement. monitoring Supervisor
injuries  Apply appropriate signage and pedestrian
control.
 Keep Area clean & clear of obstacles.
 Maintain good housekeeping (remove
debris, trip hazards, site tidiness.
 Flag man should be available.

Accessing the Accident Workers 2 1 4 0 8  Provide safe and egress to work area Supervision & Site Engineer/ 4
trailer vehicle to With moving  Trailer container loaded vehicle should be in frequent monitoring Supervisor
site location vehicle worker good condition.
and staff  Flag man should be available.
Environment  Vehicle driver valid license should be
applicable.
 Authorized person should be operate the
trailer.
 Mobile phone using while driving is
prohibited.
 Comply with speed limit of 15km per hour

Working in site. Physical injury workers 1 2 4 0 8  Before starting the work tool box should be More awareness Surveyor 5
of the person conducted. should be given in Site Engineer/
 Don’t park the vehicle in front of the form of trainings and Supervisor
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excavation. tool box talks

 Maintain distance from the excavation area.
 Ensure competent supervision
 Trained and competent operatives allowed
to work

Usage of Minor injury of Workers / Staff 1 2 2 0 4  Use proper PPE safety helmet, & reflective Supervision Engineer/ 4
proper PPE the person. jacket. supervisor
and signage  Do not enter unauthorized person signage
boards. board.
 Advance warning sign should be provided.

Usage of Obstruction to Workers / 4 2 2 0 16  Clear access shall be marked and sign Adequate training Project 8
mobile crane. the walk way / property boards shall be kept prior. should be given Manger/
major injury by Damage  Check the mobile crane condition. Engineer/
the person.  Vehicle third party certificate. supervisor
 Depends upon the container use the sling.
 Vehicle condition should be checked infront
of the hook latch should be there. Then only
belt should be locked.
 This condition should be checked at the
mobile crane.
 Check the third party inspection for web
sling.
 Tag line should be provided at the both end
of the container.
 Ensure 3rd party training certificate for
crane operator and riggers.
 Proper barricading and signs.

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Unloading the Manjor injury to Employees / 2 4 4 0 32  Before unloading the container underground More awareness Site Engineer/ 16
container the person, Property cable should not be there. should be given in Supervisor
/Installation of Damage  Area should be cleared before unloading form of trainings and
Office the container. tool box talks
Containers.  The maneuver will be leaded by the certified
Rigger.
 Flag man should be available.
 Tag line should be provided.
 Area should be barricaded.
 Unauthorised person no entry.
 While loading the container keep the
support hallow block or wooden pieces to
load act on it.
 The weight of container is maximum 5
Tonnes.
 This RA has complied with 6.2.10.8. Critical
lifting operations, 6.2.9 Lifting Equipment
and Lifting Operations and 6.2.10. Selecting
the Right equipmeny in HSE Management
Plan (DWA-00-HS-PL-0001

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