Rohan Builders (India) Pvt.

Ltd
Method Statement for Erection of Structural Steel Work

1) Scope of Work

The scope of work associate with this method statement consist of the following
procedures

 Fabricated structural steel item, shifting, stacking.

 Erection of structural steel.
1.1 Drawing

The structural drawings used for steel work erection shall have erection layout plans
that will be used to guide the steel erection, identification the number of all fabricated
items to ensure that a particular item is installed in the correct grid line, location and
level.

1.2 Tests and Inspection

Inspection of Erection equipments and tools

The following item associated with the erection of steel work shall be calibrated
before use
1. Crane
2. Wire Rope
3. Ladders, lifelines.

1.3 Storage and Handling

The structural Material shall be stacked above ground on timber.

1.4 Erection on Site

The erection of the structural steel shall be studied and planned so that execution can
be carried out in a safe,
Ladder with lifeline will be used for erection of the structural members. Scaffolds will
be installed in specific cases. Scaffold shall be planned and installed in a certain way
that and in a timely manner so as not to block the crane access, encroach on boom
operating clearances, impede the erection pace and post a potential hazard.

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All erected steel work shall be secured adequately by suitable means such as cable,
ropes and tag lines. For bolted connection, adequate number of bolt shall be install
before releasing the lifting crane.

When lifting and fitting the steel work into position, care shall be taken to prevent the
parts and member firm being strain, twisted, bent or damage in any manner
whatsoever.

After assembly, the structural member forming parts of the structural frame shall be
aligned and adjusted accurately before being tightly fastened. Where necessary
balancing with adjoining frames shall be under taken prior to the tight fastening.

1.5 Support and Foundation

Anchor bolts as built setting plan shall be checked against theoretical/fabricated base
plates dimension to ensure successfully installation of column. If excessive deviation
exists, the affected column base plate holes location shall be modified at the
fabrication shop to suit site condition.
Force bending of the anchor bolts for correction shall in no case be allowed.
Packer, shims and other packing material shall be flat with adequate strength and
rigidity and shall be no less than minimum length required to support the structure
safely. Before final grouting wedges and packing shall be removed, where possible.
Where they must be left in position permanently, they shall be totally enclosed by the
grout.

No grouting shall be carried out until inspected to ensure sufficient portion of the
structure have been aligned, leveled, plumed, adequately braced to other structural
component, which have been leveled, plumed and securely held in their permanent
position and all joints and anchor bolts tightened.

1.6Alignment

Each part of the structure shall be aligned as soon as practicable after its erection,
permanent connection shall not be made between members until sufficient part of the
structure has been aligned, leveled, plumed and temporarily connected in such a
manner that members will not be displaced during the erection and alignment of the
reminder of the structure.

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 1.7 Painting Work

1. Use Of Emery paper.

2.Wire brush.
3. Touch up coating shall be applied either by brush or roller applied (or
combination of both) depending on access restriction, size of area etc.

Unless otherwise specified, all surface treatment and to steel work shall comply with
the requirements of project specifications.

2. Work Execution Plan for Steelwork Erection

a. Lifting canvas belts / slings with suitable SWL shall be used for unloading the
material to minimize the damage to the painted surface.

b. The material shall be stored above ground level on timber

c. The material shall be stacked in location according to the building/areas. This is to
facilitate the sorting and delivery during erection.

d. Transfer from storage yard to erection location

2.2.1 Hydraulic crane or Hydra crane (of suitable capacity and listed in the equipment
register) shall be used to lift and shift the material to the erection location/site.

2.2.3 The material shall be store above ground level on timber and located near to the
lifting position adjacent to the area to be erected.

2.2.4 Material stacked shall be barricaded.

2.3. Erection

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 2.3.2 Steel Lifting

 Prior to start any lifting work, the location for the cranes and material lay
down at the erection area shall be identified. Job Safety and Risk analysis
shall be done. Hydra crane and its safety devices and rigging devices shall
have appropriate certificates and suitable capacities for the intended lifting
operation. All crane operators shall be experienced and have valid license
from relevant government authority.
 The crane shall be positioned and out riggers set prior to lifting. Boom
length; boom angle, operating radius and safe lifting capacity shall be
assessed as per crane load chart prior to the lift being made.
A) Erection of column

1. Rigging of sling at top end of column.

2. Rigging of ladder and lifeline & guide rope at the top of
column.
3. Lifting of column with Hydra crane.
4. Alignment of base plate holes of column with foundation bolt.
5. Tightening of nuts & bolts.
6. Column will be supported by guide rope.
7. Rigger will be reaching the top of column by Ladder for
removing sling.
8. The second column will be erected in the same manner.

C) Erection of Tie Runner

1. Rigging of sling at the center of tie runner.
2. Lifting of runner with the help of crane.
3. Alignment of holes.
4. Tightening of nut bolts.
5. Once the tightening of bolts done one rigger will move towards
rigging point to remove sling with anchoring his full body
harness.
6. The same method will be followed for the next grid.

D) Erection of Truss

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 1. Rigging of wire slings with proper packing and guide rope is
tied at both ends for truss balance at the time of lifting.
2. Rigger will reach near top of column with the help of Tower
Crane Bucket with full body harness.
3. Alignment of holes with column top holes.
4. Tightening of nut bolts.
5. The portal is supported by guide rope.
6. After supporting is done rigger will reach the rigging point by
means of tower crane bucket with full body harness and will
remove the slings.
7. At the same time truss is tied with lifeline hangers.
8. The second truss frame will be erected in the same manner.

E) Erection of Purlins

1. Rigger will do purlin erection manually.

2. Rigger will be provided with full body safety harness and
harness hook is anchored, one in portal and another in the
lifeline provided for safety.
3. For lifting the purlins nylon rope with steel hook will be used.
4. Alignment of purlin holes.
5. Tightening of nut bolts.
6. All purlins are erected in the same manner.

F) Erection of Roof bracing

1. Erection of roof bracing will be done manually by riggers
provided underneath safety net.
2. Riggers will be provided with full body safety harness with
additional lifeline in which they anchor their safety harness.
3. The bracing will be lifted by using nylon rope.
4. Alignment of holes.
5. Tightening of nut bolts.
6. All other bracing will be erected by same method.

Safety in Erection

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Safety rules & procedure are used to ensure the health and safety of all persons involved in
the erection work to prevent loss of lives and damage to property.

Ensure safe working practice and create safe working environment by

1.Compliance, implementation and enforcement of site safety rules.

2.Accident prevention by having pre planning, instruction and constant training and
education.

Personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment is a safeguard against job hazard. Site Engineer/

Supervisor will ensure.
1. To wear hard hats at all time when in erection work.
2. Use of hand gloves for material handling.
3. Full body harness must be used for height work.
4. Safety shoes must be on at the time of work.
5. Face guard/face shield for grinding work
6. Safety goggle must be used at the time of work.
7. Welders must use appropriate PPE’s for welding work.
8. All people at site must wear high visibility vest.

Mobile Equipment (Cranes/Hydra)

1. Crane operator will ensure that no one can get on or off equipment
while it is in motion
2. Operator ensures, boom of crane must be at down position at the time
of movement.
3. Supervisor on site must look after, that there will be provision of
signalman with Hydra/Crane.
4. At the time of material shifting, job will be provided with guide ropes.
5. No one is allowed to move below the lifted load.
6. All lifting hook will be provided with safety latch.
7. All area will barricade with caution tape where erection is going on.
8. Site Engineer ensures that crane operator must be competent & having
through knowledge of crane & erection methodology by crane.
9. All cranes will be checked by competent person before it is firstly
introduced on site.
10.Regular inspection will be carried out by safety dept for crane and
other mobile equipments.

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 11.Supervisor in charge ensures that no one remains in position of
danger.
12.When two cranes are operating independently, we will ensure that
they must maintain safe distances from each other.
13.Supervisor will take care & ensure safe operation when two cranes lift
a single load.
14.Supervisor ensures that at the time of lifting load, load & angle chart
will be follow by the crane operator.
15.Supervisor in charge ensures that all limit switches and other electrical
& mechanical devices are in proper condition.
16.Loads will be raised and lowered smoothly avoiding jerk.

Guy lines
1. All guy lines will be checked before they are firstly introduced to
work and also regular inspection will be carried out at regular interval.
2. Defective and damaged ropes will be cut immediately to prevent
further use.
3. Guy lines will be flagged where they cross any path or roadway.
4. For all rigging or lifting by rope Supervisor ensures that it is capable
to take load.

Lifting Tackles (wire rope slings, canvas belts etc.).

1. Supervisor will ensure that all lifting tackles are in accordance with
standard
2. Nylon belt will not over loaded beyond safe working load.
3. When weight of an object is in doubt, lifting of higher safe working
load capacity will be used.
4. Belt with worn out, damage or defect will not be used.
5. While using belt over sharp corner supervisor will ensures, padding of
gunny bags, rubber packing.
6. Supervisor ensures that no one will carry any repair or change in
defective belt or slings.
7. Regular inspection will carry out by safety dept for ensuring good
quality of belts and slings.
8. Supervisor will look after to avoid sudden jerk or pull to the belt.
9. All defective belts will be discarded, cut off to avoid re use.

Safety in Height Work.

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 1. Toolbox training will be given to riggers for doing work at height.
2. Only authorized and trained riggers will be allowed to work at height.
3. For working at height proper cup lock scaffolding will erected in
accordance with all safety standard.
4. Only approved and certified ladders will be allowed for access.
5. Supervisor and site in charge will do arrangements of lifeline for
height work.
6. All people will use full body harness attached to lifeline or any secure
anchor point at the work place.

Prepared by,

R.K.Mishra Patvardhan

Structural Sr.Supervisor Structural Sr.Engineer

RBIPL RBIPL