1.

Introduction
This Method Statement defines the sequence and describes the control procedures to
be followed for Architectural Finishes – Plastering Work for NON PROCESS FACILITY
PROJECT -NPF, The purpose of this Method Statement is to establish the rules to be
applied during wet applied plaster finish for the wall, blockworks, and structural
members. This method statement covers:

1. Smooth plaster finish to substrate as indicated.

2. The system to include all the necessary trims and accessories necessary to complete
the work. This method statement ensures that all the plastering works are properly
executed in accordance with Project Specifications and applicable standards.

2. Responsibilities
1. Construction Manager – Responsible for overall construction activities ensuring
that all method statement for plastering works, quality, and safety procedures are
implemented and required approval permits are obtained.
2. Site Engineer Supervise operations in accordance with the approved
Method Statement, shop drawings, specifications, material submittals and schedules
to achieve the acceptance of the project deliverables.
3. Site Supervisor – Supervise closely, the activities designated to them and ensure
that all instructions and safety procedure are followed and strictly adhered
to. Supervise the work to ensure that technical, quality, safety and purchase order
requirements are met; Attend daily site meeting and communicate his daily report
with the Project/Site Engineer; Participate in training and development of his
subordinates; Organize with the Project/Site Engineer to ensure the availability of
plant, equipment, and labor to his designated work activities; Closely monitor the
usage of consumables and materials by his crew in order to minimize
wastage; Assess craftsmanship of subordinates under his control.
4. QA/QC Engineer – Ensure the proper implementation of the Quality system and
monitor overall quality of the work is maintained. Conduct inspection and monitor
tests. Determine and report any non-conformance and recommended corrective
actions. Ensure that all personnel is aware of the quality requirement. Training of
relevant personnel. Conduct surveillance and inspection duties at various stages to
ensure compliance with QA/QC Plan.
5. H.S.E. Officer – Ensure enforcement of safety procedures in accordance with
the approved HSE Plan. Will be closely monitoring the site engineer’s strict
implementation of the MS and Risk Assessment, the use of proper tools and
equipment to maintain safety, certifications of equipment and their adherence to
safety regulations, reporting of any unsafe work or stopping work that does not
comply with ES&H procedures. Will advise on Health & Safety requirements and
monitor the Hazard controls implemented on site as per the Method Statement/Risk
assessment.
6. Survey Aide – Maintain and use Surveying equipment. Assist Surveyors in
taking measurements, record measurements manually or electronically, and peg out
boundaries.
7. Equipment Operator – The only authorized person to operate any equipment to be
used in the project.
8. Rigger – The rigger assists in the movement of heavy equipment and loads to
be lifted. A rigger setups machinery and secures it in place and signal or verbally
 direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads, in order to ensure the safety of
workers and materials.
9. Mason – A Mason is a tradesman in building with units of various natural or artificial
mineral products, as stones, bricks, cinder blocks, hollow blocks or tiles, usually with
the use of mortar or cement as a bonding agent. This also includes concrete
plastering ability.
10. Helpers / Labors – Perform tasks involving physical labor at building, assist the
skilled workers, remove trash, and residual building debris. Assist in constructing and
later disassembling reinforcement braces, concrete forms, scaffolds and temporary
structures.

3. Interfacing with Other Operations.

Completion of plaster works with coordination with all other works at site such as MEP.

4. Resource
4.1 Plant and Equipment
a- Bagger Mixer.
b- Wheel Barrow.
c- Air Compressor.
d- Hand Mixer.
e- Rush Coat Machine.
f- Hand Towel.
g- Hand Floats.
h- Steel Scissors.
i- Other if needs.
4.2 Work Force
a- Site Engineer.
b- Foreman.
c- Bagger Mixer Operator.
d- Masons.
e- Helpers.
f- Scaffolders.
g- HSE Officer.

5. Materials.
a- Cement.
Should meet the requirement mentioned in the project specifications.
b- Water
Should meet the requirement mentioned in the project specifications.
c- Plaster Accessories
Should meet the requirement mentioned in the project specifications.
d- Fixtures and Fasteners
As per approved specs.
 e- Bonding Compound
As per approved specs.
f- Approved Mortar mix
As per approved material submittal.
g- Curing.
As per approved specs.

6. Site Planning
Refer to approved baseline schedule for the duration of plastering works.
6.1 Preparation
Contractor shall ensure that all gate passes, permits, tools, materials for
safety precautions, manpower and equipment are available before commencement
of work. The Site Team shall make sure that access roads are always clear from
any obstruction and site is always accessible.
6.2 Site-Clearance
before commencing the work, the area shall be cleared of all debris, materials
or other obstructions. Required levels are to be confirmed and verified by Site
Engineer and QC Engineer before commencing the work. It is the responsibility of
the CM to ensure that any preceding activity is completed.

7 Traffic Management
Other than some special cases no special traffic management plan is required.
Special cases can be identified on individual bases and related actions can be
taken accordingly.

8 Pre-construction Safety Meetings

a- The meeting shall be scheduled prior to the beginning of the work and before any
Subcontractor starts on the project.
b- Safety awareness meetings will be conducted every working day morning/every other
day to brief the workforce in the safety prevention measures.
c- The equipment check for safety shall be recorded/ documented during the daily Safety
Awareness Meeting.
d- Each worker will be instructed to follow specific safety requirements related to his trade.
e- They will be required to follow installed safety signs, observe barricades and use opens.
f- Contractor Safety will perform hazard risk analysis by identifying all steps,
hazards identified in those steps, with a focus on the relationship between the work task,
the tools, and the work environment. After identifying uncontrolled hazards; Contractor
will take steps to eliminate or reduce them to an acceptable risk level.
g- General contractual Safety, Health, and Environmental requirements.
Roles of the contractor, subcontractors, authority representatives and all project workers.
h- Accident reporting requirements.
i- Specific details of the work to be performed along with the use of personal
protective equipment.
j- Emergency procedure.
9 Operating Procedures

Site work shall be done as per the ongoing safety procedures being implemented on site. All
throughout the duration of work, the required supervision shall be considered to ensure
completion of the activity in a safe and orderly manner.

9.1 Methodology

a- It is to be ensured that before seven days of planned plastering work, the

water penetration test is carried out successfully.
b- Plastering works shall only commence after acceptance of the CMU/ block work
installation (with tolerance applicable) and after acceptance, the plaster preparations
such as the complete installation of inserts and plaster accessories and plaster guides
shall commence.
c- The materials and Mortar mix design must be approved and available at the site.
Any change in source shall be reported to Engineer. Use approved material and store in
a dry place, away from the ground, moisture, dirt, and other contaminants. The expired
material shall be removed from the site.
d- Except for fair-face concrete, plaster works are applied on all hollow blocks and
concrete works conjunctionally forming required smooth surface.
e- Corners of columns and walls adjacent to columns shall be covered with steel
angle plates with the protective rubber finish.
f- Rendering coat shall be applied prior to starting plastering layer.
g- The thickness of plaster shall be as per approved specs.
h- The proper and unvarying thickness of the plaster layer should be maintained through.
i- Applying sufficient guide pads of required thickness on the wall at reasonable
distances to allow proper guidelines and infill of plaster sustaining a consistent
thickness.
j- Mortar shall be made on site by either portable batch mixer using weigh batching
or manual mix using volume batching. For larger quantities, it can be mixed in the batch
plant.
k- Inspection of the plasterwork shall be carried out in strict accordance with approved
ITP for stages mentioned in and related records shall be maintained.
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9. Pre-Start Safety Briefing Arrangements
All workers Involved shall be equipped with adequate PPE as stated below:
1- Safety Helmet with Company Logo.
2- Safety Boots.
3- High Visibility Vest.
4- Safety Goggles.
5- Hand Gloves.
6- Coveralls.
7- Information to Personnel.
8- Safety Induction.
9- Job training.
10- Superintendents Notices/Memos.
 11- Toolbox talks.
12- START Card.
13- Site-specific Risk Assessment shall be briefed to all personnel prior
the commencement of concrete works.
14- Special Safety Requirements: All necessary personal/protective equipment (PPE), as
well as the harness, be provided.
15- Banksman, wearing distinctive vests, shall be assigned to help operators maneuver
their equipment.
16- The equipment operators shall possess the required licenses and certificates.
17- Generated dust (By end or equipment operations), shall be controlled by
periodic water spraying.
18- 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 & property.
19- All working activity shall comply with Client Safety Procedure.
20- First Aid Material.
21- General management of protection/operation hazards is to be observed.
22- Emergency Procedures.
23- The Flowchart below shows the emergency contact number during work.
24- Emergency Contact Numbers.

10. APPENDICIES
10.1 Risk Assessment and Job Hazard Analysis.
10.2 PERMIT AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS.