MS No.

: E113C-KPTS-T004

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Method Statement for External Paint & Repair Work

Method Statement title BQPS-III-KPTS- External Paint & Repair works

Method Statement No. HEI-KE-BQPS-Ⅲ-MS-KPTS-

Revision No. 0

Date of Issue. 2023.04.19

Owner/Client Primary contractor Primary contractor Contractor/ Job

Performer

Logo:

Approved by: Reviewed by: Reviewed by: Prepared by:

Name - Name: Name: Masroor Ali Virkh

Designation: Designation:
Project Engineer

Location of Work

Site Name: KPTS substation

Specific Location of task: BQPS-III-KPTS.

Description of Work:

KPTS substation

Starting date 2023-04-19 Expected Duration of work 30 days

JSA Completed? Yes ¨

Risk prediction completed and reviewed? Yes ¨

This MS will not be practiced until JSA is not submitted for review and approval.
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 3
2 Scope............................................................................................................................... 3
3 Reference Documents.........................................................................................................3
4 Summary of Equipment & Tools.........................................................................................3
5 Method for External Paint & Repair.....................................................................................3
5.1 Manpower Requirement.......................................................................................................3
5.1 Sequence of the Work..........................................................................................................5
.................................................................................................................................................... 5
5.2 Detailed procedures of Paint work using Crane with man Basket..............................................5
Inspection..................................................................................................................................... 5
Prepratory Works........................................................................................................................... 5
Crane & Man Basket Operation.......................................................................................................6
Repair of crack and paint................................................................................................................ 6
6 Emergency Procedure.........................................................................................................6
7 Personnel Protective Equipment...........................................................................................7
8 Responsible Personnel............................................................................................................ 8
9 Permits................................................................................................................................ 11
10 Required Documents..........................................................................................................12
11 After Work Arrangements...................................................................................................12
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1 Introduction
The project is located in KPTS south of Karachi Pakistan at the KE grid station. This method statement has
been developed to comply with client’s requirements and will serve as technical guidelines to the execution
of works related to external paint activity. This method statement will serve for KPTS.

The Method Statement for Paint work ensures that all works executed at the project site are covered by a
Safe System of Work. This is the best way to demonstrate that the risk associated has been carefully
considered and appropriate controls have been implemented.

2 Scope
As per contract of 900 MW BQPS-III Combined Cycle Plant and associated Transmission Projects,
KPTS Construction works will be done at KPTS Ibrahim Haidri Karachi. This specification covers
the minimum requirements for A-type ladder, Crane with Man basket Operation. Man-basket will be
utilizing to paint columns of boundary wall, exterior side of building, Fire walls and etc. to be applied
at KPTS. The scope includes repair of cracks including primer only on repaired part and then all other
external will be done with only one coat weather shield coat, rest all the external paint work will be
only one coat weather shield.

3 Reference Documents
Applicable Project specification and document related to this method statement are:
 Project Quality Plan
 Civil Quality Plan
 EHS Plan
 KE Specifications
 Site Instructions as issued by client / consultant

4 Summary of Equipment & Tools

The following equipment will be used for the scope of work covered under this method of statement.
1. Crane
2. Man Basket
3. Certified sling and hoists
4. Rigging accessories
5. Tag line
6. A-Type ladder
7. General Tools

5 Method for External Paint & Repair

5.1 Manpower Requirement
1- Project Manager
2- Civil Engineer
3- Skilled/unskilled labor
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4- Helpers
5- EHS Supervisor
6- Crane Operator
7- Rigger
All the power tools should be operated by competent persons.

Weekly en-
Inventory Labor planning and mechanical planning trance/exit
plan

Total num-
Local la-
Manpower in- Management (site) ber of peo-
bor
ventory ple on site

4 6 10

Man Total ma-

Mechanical Crane
Basket chinery
inventory
1 1 2
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5.1 Sequence of the Work

Approval for method
statement of paint with
man bucket & crane

Site Inspection

Ensure all safety

Measures

Paint work starts

5.2 Detailed procedures of Paint work using Crane with man Basket
Inspection

 Inspection of A-type ladder, folding platform, Crane, Man basket & Rigging accessories
 Upon receiving man basket, all parts of man basket must be in good condition.
 Any defects found during inspections which create a safety hazard shall be corrected before utiliz-
ing.
 Will Check valid inspection sticker.
 Slings and shackle in good condition and properly marked with their safe working loads.
 Man, baskets shall have a safe working capacity based on a minimum design safety factor of 5:1.
 Crane hook safety latch working properly.
Prepratory Works

 Secure work permit from KE representative prior to start of work/activity.

 Prepare all materials, tools and equipment needed for the job.
 Position required for crane or ladder on the activity area
 Install barricades to confine the area for authorized personnel only.
 Prepare lifting location where the crane will be positioned.
 Trial lift will be performed.
 Methods of communication, including hand signals, will be established.
 Pre-lift safety meeting must be conducted.
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 All hazards controlled (i.e. power-lines, wind etc)

 Person involves in the activity must wear all times the approved full body harness and approved
safety PPE’s attached to designated locations on the man basket.
Crane & Man Basket Operation

 Workers will keep all part of the body inside the man basket during hoisting and lowering opera-
tions.
 Crane operator will slowly or gradually hoist up the man basket with no sudden movements of the
crane or derrick, or the man basket itself.
 The load and boom hoist drum brakes, swing brakes, and locking devices will be engaged once the
man basket is in stationary working position.
 Person involves on the activity must hook lanyard at all times to the man basket and or structure by
the use of proper fall arrest equipment.
 Workers shall proceed on their activity upon reaching on the position required. Upon completing
the activity, crane operator will slowly lower the man basket until man basket reaches on the
ground.
Repair of crack and paint

 Initially cracks will be repaired by removing the cracked part plaster only and then repaired.
 Repairing and proper finishing will be done.
 Primer and 2 coat will be applied only on the repaired part, rest all area will be done with only one
coat weather shield paint.

6 Emergency Procedure
 ERP shall be present at site.
 List of site key persons including first Aider will be posted in the working area.
 Emergency contact number will be posted in the working area
 Assembly points are displayed on site.
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7 Personnel Protective Equipment

What PPE’s must be required?

Mandatory Task Specific

Tick the
check box
for
specifying
the Task
Safety Safety Reflec Safety Ear Glove Dust Face Safety Gas
Specific
PPE’S tive Plugs s Mask Harne Mas
Helme goggle shoe Shield
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Specify the names of additional task specific PPE’s (If Required)
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8 Responsible Personnel
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AHCL Responsible Personnel:

Project Manager
Mr. Shakeel Akhtar

Project Engineer EHS Lead

Mr. Masroor Ali Virkh Mr. Irfan

Mr. Ameer Bux

Folding Inspector Mr. Junaid
HSE Officer
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Project Manager
 Coordinate with Client Representative.
 Visit the work site before start execution.
 Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities.
 Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project.
 Effectively applies our methodology and enforces project standards.
 Responsible for looking after all quality assurance / quality control functions.
 Visit site and monitor site activities as per schedule.
 Deal with client representative regarding daily observations & requirements of site.
 Monitor & manage the entire project in all aspects to continue smooth operations at site.
 Ensure site safety rules and legal & other requirements are identified and implemented.
 Ensure that all employees are provided with appropriate personal protective equipment and received
EHS induction, training, appropriate tools/equipment/machines to perform their task safely.
Site Engineer
 Monitor all aspects of Quality Control relative to civil works during construction to ensure adherence
to the technical requirements.
 Provide expertise to site team to avoid/resolve quality problems.
 Determines project schedule by studying project plan and specifications; calculating time
requirements sequencing project elements.
 Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
recommending actions.
 Routinely report job progress status.
 Assist project manager in providing technical excellence and standards for the execution.
 Maintains safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations
 Assist with proposals.
 Routinely communicate with Client counterpart on project.
 To read, understand and implement the Company Safety Policy and the arrangements described in
the Company and area Safety Management System documents.
 Act as acting project manager in the absence of project manager.
 Support Site EHS Officer to ensure that all activities are being performed in a safe manner.

EHS In Charge
 To conduct site safety orientation of all staff, workers and visitors deputed/visited at site.
 Inspection of Equipment/tools includes vehicles, hand and power tools, Fire extinguisher available at
site.
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 Tool box talk with contractor supervisors and workers regarding work specific hazards and their
control. Making sure of permits availability before commencing the task of each working day.
 Proper of the area and sufficient sign posts are available at site.
 Maintain a close co-ordination with the entire field HSE inspector.
 Shall visit the site daily and spend at-least hours of his time on all ongoing site locations & shall
record his observations violations / non conformances.
 Shall forward the noted observations / violations / non-conformance via daily site observation sheet
to the respective field HSE inspector deputed with an agreed date of closure.
 Shall liaise with the reporting requirements of the client (if any)
 Shall monitor the close out of any actions clients / reports / observation sheet generated by the client
in close co-ordination with the HSE manage
 Shall verify & monitor that acceptable level of housekeeping is maintained at all times at the work
location.
 Maintain, verify & monitor the conductance of tool box talk by respective field HSE inspector and
share its record daily with client.
 Shall be discussing the highlighted reported HSE violations with PM subsequently initiating
appropriate action.
EHS Supervisor
 Ensure their full time presence on site.
 Identify record & close out the violations & non conformances on the site in co-ordination with the
HSE in charge.
 Submit the daily observation sheet to the HSE in charge.
 Conduct the daily housekeeping inspection of the site record it & submit the same to the HSE In-
charge.
 Verify & maintain appropriate waste segregation a frequent waste dispose from site.
 Discuss the activity based / specific risk assessment in a tool box talk with all the workers involved in
the activity & forward the same to the HSE in charge.
 Inspect the site store area (if any) on the site & ensure the storage of material in safe manner in
liaison with the site store personnel.
 Ensure PPE compliance on site.
 Conduct the monthly inspection of the firefighting equipment on site record the same for submission
to HSE in charge.
 Conduct the emergency evacuation drill / medical drill on monthly basis & record the same for
submission to HSE in charge.
 Appropriate quantity of all applicable PPEs are available with sub-contractor and also ensure 100 %
of PPEs at site.

9 Permits
 Permit to Work (PTW) is a key part of managing work activities that have inherently higher risks or
unique aspects that could lead to a higher level of risk than routine or daily work activities. It is
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supported by other management policies, procedures, and processes to regulate all work activities and
manage risk. The purpose of this PTW document is to provide guidance in confirming:
 Completion of all defined work activities, notation of the hazards involved, and precautions to be
taken prior to the execution of the work. Coordination of all activities to provide a safe working
environment for all personnel at the site.
 Types of Permits
Hot Work Permit – A hot work permit is required for work involving the use of a flame or other
sources of ignition. Some examples include: Electrical welding and use of welding machine, Flame
cutting, grinding (producing sparks).
Cold Work Permit – A cold work permit is required for potentially hazardous work not covered by
other types of work permits. Some examples include Chemical cleaning or use of solvents, handling
of hazardous substances (e.g., toxic/corrosive chemicals, asbestos, etc.), use of resins, typically used
during blade repairs, Any painting activity, Heavy lifts (refer to Crane/Lifting procedure for
definition), Erecting or dismantling scaffolds, Any non-routine and potentially hazardous activity,
Any activity requiring specific control measures to confirm safety.

10 Required Documents
Documents before the activity be includes like vehicle fitness certificate, 3rd party for crane, valid
license what so ever is applicable..

11 After Work Arrangements

This includes
 Housekeeping,
 Cordoned off the location,
 Placing the precautionary signages

Prepared By – JBPG Reviewed By - HEI Approved By- KE/OE

Name: - Name: Name:-

Signature: - Signature:- Signature:-