GPS | Method of Statement OF THERMAL INSULATION

GPS

Method of Statement

Contents
1. General ......................................................................................................................................................... 2
2. Purpose ......................................................................................................................................................... 2
3. Scope ............................................................................................................................................................ 2
4. Terms and Definitions................................................................................................................................... 3
5. Responsibilities ............................................................................................................................................ 3

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6. Materials....................................................................................................................................................... 3
7. Application Procedures ................................................................................................................................. 4
8 Materials Attachments .................................................................................................................................. 5
8.1 Identification of the substance/mixtureand of the company ............................................................................... 5
8.2 Hazards identification ....................................................................................................................................... 5
9 Composition/information on ingredients ............................................................................................................... 6
10 Firefighting measures ....................................................................................................................................... 7
11 Accidental release measures ............................................................................................................................. 8
12 Handling and storage ....................................................................................................................................... 8
13 Exposure controls/personal protection ............................................................................................................. 9
14 Physical and chemical properties .................................................................................................................... 10
15 Stability and reactivity.................................................................................................................................... 11
16 Toxicological information .............................................................................................................................. 11
17 Ecological information ................................................................................................................................... 11
18 Disposal considerations .................................................................................................................................. 11
19 Transport information ..................................................................................................................................... 12
20 Regulatory information .................................................................................................................................. 12
21 Other information ........................................................................................................................................... 12
Health Hazard Data ............................................................................................................................................. 13
Environmental Protection Procedures ......................................................................................................................... 13
Special Protection Information ......................................................................................................................... 13
Special Precautions .................................................................................................................................................... 14

1. General

This work method covers the requirement for the preparation and application of removing and
reinstallation of thermal insulation for ARD AL-WAHRAN Company in ZUBAIR OIL FIELD.

2. Purpose

The purpose of this method statement is to show the work scope and materials needed for the removing
and reinstallation of thermal insulation job.

3. Scope

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Method of statement scope is doing all the steps of the process of removing the Rockwool insulation at first
and then reinstall a new one. Taking into consideration the safety procedures and to complete the work safely.

4. Terms and Definitions

HSE - Health Safety & Environment

RA – Risk Assessment

5. Responsibilities

Site Manager.
 He will be the overall in charge of the operations.
 Ensures that all workers follow the in house rules and Singapore Law
 Ensure that all workers will be working on safe working conditions.
 To enforce any corrective actions required by client
 To also ensure proper housekeeping at all times.
 To understand the whole work scope and requirements.
 To participate in any HSE meetings and site walks required.

Project Coordinator.
 He will be working closely with the site manager regards to operations.
 He is the 2nd in command.
 In any case, the site manager is unavailable for meetings, he will represent
 He is to upkeep the requirements given by clients and site manager.
 To do reporting and documentations for any submissions
 He will be responsible to call for inspection once job completed, based on test packages

Supervisor/Foreman
 He is mainly in charge on site supervision
 He will work closely with the management and execution
 He manages the workers with instructions given by managements
 If required for site walk and inspection, he must be present on site
 He must ensure all workers are equipped with proper PPE.
 End of the day, he must ensure housekeeping to be done before going home.

Insulators
 Workers are to report to supervisor every day for their job scope
 They are check their tools before start of work.
 Ensure proper PPE and if insufficient report to Supervisor.
 They must be responsible of their own tools bags.
 To follow all in house rules at all times.
 To do housekeeping everyday

6. Materials

Insulation Materials Rockwool:

ROCKWOOL® may be supplied faced with various common building materials such as aluminum foil, mineral
tissue/scrim/fleece, polyethylene/polypropylene film, wire mesh, bitumen, plaster board, cementitious board,
ablative coatings, etc.

Temper/lite

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Density: 20 and 300 kg/m3

Jacketing Materials

 0.7 mm thick Aluminum Sheet 3003 Alloy plain finish

Fastening Materials

 Silicone Sealant - 0-0.5%

 SS Self Tapping Screw

7. Application Procedures

7.1 General
 Surfaces shall be clean of dirt, loose rust, scale, loose paint, oil, grease and other
foreignmatter.
 All surfaces to be insulated shall be thoroughly dried before application of insulation.
 Insulation material shall be protected from moisture and weather before and during
application. Applied insulation shall be free of moisture prior to application of
insulationfinish.
 Insulation shall be applied with all joints, butted to eliminate voids. Any opening through the
insulation finish shall be flashed moisture tight.
 Insulation shall be discontinued at flanged connection to permit removal of the studs.
The distance from the end of insulation to back of flange on both sides of the connection
shall beequal to one stud length plus 25mm.The ends of insulation shall be straight.
 On horizontal piping, the longitudinal lap shall be positioned to shed rainwater and minimize
dust collection.
Working at height requirements shall be considered, the procedure of working at height
shall be implemented.

7.2 Application on Piping

Pipe insulation shall be applied with butt joint arrangement and placed tightly at all joints.
Each layer insulation shall be secure with SS strapping for 6” and above.
For 6” and below, use SS wire to secure
The finish covering for insulation shall be Aluminum jacketing. The laps of 50mm at the horizontal
and vertical seams

7.3 Application on Fitting

All fittings such as elbows, reducers, tees, branch connections, irregular shapes, shall be
insulated in a similar process as pipe insulation and any voids filled loose wool material.

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7.4 Application on Flanges, Valve & Equipment

Flanges and valves of piping shall be insulated with rock wool blanket.
Installing of Jacketing.
Application of Silicone

7.5 Jacketing and Weatherproofing

Metal jacket seams may have 50mm circumferential and longitudinal laps. With seam facingaway
from any potential source of water penetration. Lapped flat seam shall be secured by mean of
bands.
Metal jacket shall be fastened with self-tapping screw at each lapped seam and centre of the
jacket, maximum spacing of 100mm.
The metal jacket for boxes shall be secured with Toggle Latch for removal & reinstall as perexisting.

8 Materials Attachments
8.1 MSDS attached here:

ROCKWOOL® INSULATION
8.1 Identification of the substance/mixtureand of
the company
Product identifier
ROCKWOOL® stone wool insulation
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses
advised against
Thermal insulation, acoustic insulation and fire protection in
building construction applications.
No uses advised against for physical, health and
environmental considerations as covered by REACH.
In terms of site use, the product shall be used in
accordance with technical guidance published by
ROCKWOOL®.
Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
ROCKWOOL® Pencoed, Bridgend, CF35 6NY
8.2 Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
There is no hazard statement associated with this
material. ROCKWOOL® mineral wool is not classified as
dangerous according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
onclassification, labelling and packaging of substances
and mixtures (CLP).
Label elements
The overall conclusion in accordance with the CLP
regulation, REACH registration and the Globally
Harmonised System (GHS) is that there are no
hazardousclassifications associated with ROCKWOOL®
fibres
in respect to physical, health and environmental
considerations.
Other hazards
Use of high speed cutting tools can generate dust.

If in contact with constant heat >175ºC, the binder will be

slowly broken down.

Further information can be found in Section 8.

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9 Composition/information on ingredients
Substances

REACH Classification, labelling and

EC identification registration Content (% packaging (EU Regulation
Substance number number weight) (CE) 1272/2008)
Stone wool1 926-099-9 01-211-947-2313-44 95-100% Not classified 2

Synthetic thermosetting polymer binder 0-5% Not classified

Mineral oil 0-0.5% Not classified

Silicon oil/emulsion3 0-0.5% Not classified

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9.1 Facing materials
ROCKWOOL may be supplied faced with various
® and alkali earth oxide (Na2O+K2O+CaO+MgO+BaO) content greater than
common building materials such as aluminium foil, mineral
tissue/scrim/fleece, polethylene/polypropylene film, wire
mesh, bitumen, plaster board, cementitious board, ablative
coatings, etc.
1Man-made vitreous (silicate) fibres with random orientation with alkalineoxide
18% by weight and fulfilling one of the Nota Q conditions ofRegulation
1272/2008.
2 Not classified H351 “suspected of causing cancer”. Stone wool fibresare not
classified carcinogenic according to the Nota Q of Regulation 1272/2008.
ROCKWOOL® stone wool products do not contain CLP classified substances
>0.1%.
3Silicon oil/emulsion is used in place of mineral oil in certain ROCKWOOL®products
such as preformed pipe sections.

First aid measures

Description of first aid measures Inhalation:
Remove from exposure. Rinse the throat and clear dust
from airways.
Skin:
If itching occurs, remove contaminated clothing and wash
skin gently with cold water and mild soap.
Eye:
Rinse abundantly with water for at least 15 minutes.

Ingestion:
Drink plenty of water if accidentally ingested.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute anddelayed

The mechanical effect of coarse fibres in contact with
throat, skin or eyes may cause temporary itching/
inconvenience.
Indication of any immediate medical attention andspecial
treatment needed
None required. If any adverse reaction or discomfort
continues from any of the above exposures, seek
professional medical advice.

10 Firefighting measures
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media:
Water, foam, carbon dioxide (CO2), and dry powder

Unsuitable extinguishing media:

None

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

None special. Use normal body and respiratory protectionfor fire.
Advice for firefighters
The unfaced products are non combustible, some
packaging materials or facings may however be
combustible.

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11 Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency
procedures
In case of presence of high concentrations of dust, use
the same personal protective equipment as mentioned
insection 8.
Environmental precautions
None required

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Vacuum cleaner or dampen with water spray prior to
sweeping up.
Reference to other sections
For personal protection equipment, see section 8. For
waste disposal, see section 13.

12 Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling
No specific measures. Preferably use a knife for cutting.
If a power tool is used, provide effective dust extraction.
Ensure adequate ventilation of workplace. See section
8.Avoid unnecessary handling of unwrapped product.
See section 8.
Conditions for safe storage, including anyincompatibilities
Technical measures:
No special measures necessary.

Suitable storage conditions:

Products should be kept dry, if possible in
originalpackaging.
Incompatible materials:
None.

Packaging material:
Products are typically packed in polyethylene film,
cardboard and/or on wooden pallets.

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The following text and pictograms are printed on

13 Exposure controls/personal protection packaging:
Control parameters
The mechanical effect of fibres in contact with skin maycause
Workplace exposure limit (WEL) 5mg/m3 gravimetric temporary itching.
measure (total inhalable dust) and 2 fibres/ml airborne
fibre limit, 8-hour time weighted averages. HSE guidance
assumes that the gravimetric measure would be Cover exposed skin. When working in
reachedbefore the fibre measure. (Ref. HSE EH40). unventilated area, wear disposable face
Exposure controls mask.
Appropriate engineering controls
No specific requirements

Individual protection measures, such as personal Rinse in cold water before washing.
protective equipment
Eye protection:
Wear goggles if working above shoulders or where
thereis heavy dust development. Eye protection to EN
166 is advised. Clean area using vacuum equipment.
Hand protection:
Use gloves conforming with EN 388 to avoid itching.

Skin protection:
Cover exposed skin.
Ventilate working area if possible.
Respiratory protection:
When working in unventilated areas or during
operationswhich can generate emission of (various)
dusts, wearing adisposable face mask in accordance with Waste should be disposed of according
EN 149 FFP1 is recommended. to local regulations.

At high temperatures not usually found in building

construction (>175ºC), the product binder will slowly
decompose and trace gases will be released. When
high temperature appliances are first put into service, Wear goggles when working overhead.
gases should be vented to control exposure to fumes
orappropriate respirators used.

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14 Physical and chemical properties

Information on basic physical and chemical properties
a) Appearance Solid, grey-green

b) Odour Odourless

c) Odour threshold Not relevant. No odour

d) pH Not relevant. Solid

e) Melting point >1000ºC

f) Initial boiling point and range Not relevant. Solid

g) Flash point Not relevant. Non-combustible (ref. UK and Ireland Building Regulations)

h) Evaporation rate Not relevant. Solid

i) Flammability Not relevant. Non-combustible (ref. UK and Ireland Building Regulations)

j) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits Not relevant. Non-combustible (ref. UK and Ireland Building Regulations)

k) Vapour pressure Not relevant. Solid

l) Vapour density Not relevant. Solid

m) Relative density Depends on product (typ. between 20 and 300 kg/m3)

n) Solubility (ies) Generally chemically inert and insoluble in water

o) Partition coefficient n-octanol/water Not relevant. Insoluble in water

p) Auto-ignition temperature Not relevant. Non-combustible (ref. UK and Ireland Building Regulations)

q) Decomposition temperature When heated to approx 175ºC for the first time, release of binder
decomposition products occurs

r) Viscosity Not relevant. Solid

s) Explosive properties Not relevant. Non-combustible (ref. UK and Ireland Building Regulations)

t) Oxidising properties Not relevant. Non-oxidising

Other information
No further chemical or physical properties to report.

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17 Ecological information
15 Stability and reactivity Toxicity
Reactivity
None. This product is not expected to cause harm to
Not reactive
animals or plants during normal conditions of use. Stone
Chemical stability
wool is principally made from non scarce rock material and
Stable
Possibility of hazardous reactions recycled stone wool.
Not reactive Persistence and degradability
Conditions to avoid None
None specified Bioaccumulative potential
Incompatible materials None
None specified Mobility in soil
Hazardous decomposition products None
When heated to approx 175ºC for the first time, release of Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
binder decomposition products occurs. See 8.2.2 No assessment required
Other adverse effects
Relying on entrapped air for its thermal properties, the
16 Toxicological information products do not, and never have used blowing agents
Information on toxicological effects withOzone Depleting Potential or Global Warming
Acute toxicity Potential. No flame retardants are added.
No acute toxicity
Irritation
In the case of coarser fibres there can be mechanical
18 Disposal considerations
effects on skin, upper respiratory system (mucous Waste treatment methods
membranes) and eyes that can cause temporary, self-fading ROCKWOOL® material is recyclable. Please refer to
effects (e.g. itching). No chemical effects ensue. our website www.rockwool.co.uk for more information.
Corrosivity ROCKWOOL® insulation is classified as non-hazardous
No corrosivity waste. ROCKWOOL® insulation waste is covered by
Sensitisation
the non-hazardous entry “17 06 04 insulation
No sensitisation
Repeated dose toxicity materials
No repeated dose toxicity other than those mentioned in 17 06 01 and 17 06 03”
Carcinogenicity in the European Waste Catalogue, established by EC
None. Owing to its high bio-solubility, the fibre used in Decision 2000/532/EC (hazardous waste). Under landfill
ROCKWOOL stone wool insulation materials is assessed
® regulations ROCKWOOL® insulation waste is categorised
as free from suspicion of possible carcinogenic effects in as “waste accepted at landfills for non-hazardous waste”
accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (ref. Nota in accordance with EC Decision 2003/33/EC (landfill
Q). In October 2001, the International Agency for Research acceptance criteria).
on Cancer (IARC) classified rock (stone) wool insulation
as Group 3 (not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity in
humans) ie not suspected of causing cancer in humans.
Mutagenicity
No mutagenicity
Toxicity for reproduction
No toxicity for reproduction

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21 Other information
19 Transport information
UN number This safety data sheet has been prepared in accordance
Not applicable with Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH),
as amended by Commission Regulation (EU) No
UN proper shipping name
Not applicable 2015/830.

Although REACH Regulations do not require a safety

Transport hazard class(es)
Not applicable data sheet to be provided for ROCKWOOL® stone wool
insulation, this format is used by ROCKWOOL® to provide
Packing group standardized health and safety information.
Not applicable
All stone wool insulation products supplied by
Environmental hazards ROCKWOOL® Limited are made of fibres exonerated
Not applicable
from classification as a carcinogen in accordance with
Special precautions for user Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (ref. Nota Q).
None specified
ROCKWOOL® fibres are subject to independent
assessment by EUCEB.

20 Regulatory information Membership of the EUCEB certification scheme is voluntary

Safety, health and environmental regulations/ legislation
specific for the substance or mixture
The overall conclusion in accordance with the CLP, GHS
and REACH regulations is that there are no hazardous
classifications associated with ROCKWOOL ® fibres in
respect to physical, health and environmental aspects.
Chemical safety assessment
No assessment required
and certifies compliance with the parameters laid down in
Nota Q, as defined by Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.
This data sheet does not constitute a workplace
assessment.
The information provided represents the state of
ourknowledge regarding this material at the date of
itspublication.

The information provided does not constitute a

productspecification and no warranty expressed or
implied is hereby made.

The information relates only to the specific material

designated when used in applications it has been
designedfor. This information may not be valid for such
material used in combination with any other materials or
in any other processes, unless specified in the text

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Health Hazard Data

As per the MSDS

 The overall conclusion in accordance with the CLP regulation, REACH registration and the Globally Harmonised
System (GHS) is that there are no hazardousclassifications associated with ROCKWOOL® fibres in respect to physical,
health and environmentalconsiderations.
 The overall conclusion in accordance with the CLP, GHSand REACH regulations is that there are no hazardous
classifications associated with ROCKWOOL ® fibres in respect to physical, health and environmental aspects.

Environmental Protection Procedures

Spills Response : Normal clean up -

Waste Disposal Method
shovel, sweep or
vacuum
: Waste due to spillage is
not hazardous. Disposeof
in landfill

Special Protection Information

Eye Protection : Safety glasses
recommended
Skin Protection : Not normally
required
Respiratory : Wear a dust mask
Protection designed for
nuisance type
dusts

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Special Precautions

Precautions to be taken in handling and storage: Keep material dry and minimize the generation of dust. Other Precautions: Use care in handling and storage of product to avoid
crushing, breaking or undue wearespecially on product edges.
To ensure that proper PPE to be worn as per MSDS attached, the most popular PPE are: respiratory mask, proper safety gloves, disposable coverall, etc. PPE usage will be
determining as per MSDS.
The information given in this document is believed to be accurate and is provided in good faith.

9. HSE

 HSE Manager shall ensure that the work is performed accordance to the approved Construction Safety Manual and precautions specified in the
work permit. He shall ensure that barricades, warning tapes, warning signs, firefighting equipment and first aid kits are readily available at the
working area.

 Tool box talk shall be conducted on a daily basis to inform the workers of the recent safety issues and incidents and to get feedback of any
unreported unsafe acts. Feedback will then be processed and resolved.

9.1 Safety Procedures

 Area shall be barricaded adequately with warning signs.

 All Equipment and tools shall be checked for good conditions before commencing the work.
 Unauthorized persons shall be excluded from the area.

 Adequate caution boards and warning signs shall be provided.

 On completion of job, the area shall be cleared of any materials and keep clean and tidy.

 Hazard analysis for hazardous operation shall be carried out prior to commencing the works.

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 Specific proper PPE as per MSDS.

 Working at height procedure shall be applied.

 Safety harness shall be used whenever it is above 1.8 M and no fall protection such as: open edge platform, no handrail, open surface, slip
surface, fragile roof, etc.

 Scaffold that will be used shall be inspected and tagged by certified and authorized person, and it should erected by certified scaffolders.

Potential Safety & Risk Recommended Corrective Action or Procedure Risk

Step Sequence of Basic Job Steps Environmental
No. Hazards/Impacts
Logical Rating Rating
sequence

Use table on Of the risk

the previous following
page to corrective
score risk action

1 Obtain PTW
2 Identify work area
3 Tools & materials to base of job.
Take 5.
4 Place signage & bunting
5 Lifting tools/materials to top of job
site.
6 Cut out metal & fit insulation
Injury / damage as a result of Obtain correct PTW. Training in PTW system.
incorrect information
Risk of injury due to low Take 5, be aware of hazards
awareness of work environment
Heavy & awkward Use vehicle to transport equipment to job site.
tools/equipment leading to the
possibility of strain injuries.
Personnel transiting through Correct use of signage & bunting.
area being subjected to possible
injury from falling equipment.
Injury to personnel due to falling Secure in basket, use approved lifting apparatus/methods.
equipment. As per step 2.
Sharp edges on material Use of appropriate PPE.
causing cuts & scratches to
personnel.

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7. Clean up area, remove rubbish & Injuries to personnel due to wind Good housekeeping, Take 5.
tools, remove bunting and signage. borne rubbish, rubbish falling
from heights. Tools or excess
materials falling fatigue leading
to trips & strains.
8. Remove Bunting & signage, final Ensure are is safe for personnel As per PTW.
check of work area. transiting area

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