DOC No SWP 1

KaymonCon REV No 1
REV DATE 23/11/2022

Safe Work Procedure

1. PURPOSE
To ensure that installation of tiles and related activities are executed safely and following the
contract requirements and that all quality assurance/control tasks are carried out methodically,
works are observed and conformance is verified and recorded.
2. SCOPE
This procedure applies to the following works associated with Tiles
3. RESPONSIBILITIES
 CONTRACTOR Project Manager shall be responsible for the overall implementation of
this procedure.
 CONTRACTOR Site Engineer / Site Supervisor / Surveyor/ Foreman shall ensure that
plastering works are carried out as per specification, drawings and method statements.
 CONTRACTOR Quality Assurance /Quality Control Engineer along with QC Engineer
shall ensure that works are carried out as per the project’s requirements. He is responsible for
the implementation of related QA/QC works as detailed in the Quality procedure and Quality plan
for plastering works. He shall also coordinate with the worksite laboratory for testing of
material/substances related to plasterwork activities.
 CONTRACTOR HSE Officer along with safety officer shall ensure implementation of
all safety Procedure, safety measures related to the nature of works being carried out and
following the HSE Plan.
4. EQUIPMENT
The Personal equipment, devices and machinery involved in Acoustic works are listed
below:
 Tile Cutters
 trawel
 Rubber Mallet
 Water Levelling Tool
5. SAFETY HAZARDS AND CONTROL MEASURES
A. Hazards and Control Measures
Dust: Dust entering eyes and breathing system.
Control Measure: Use PPE- Mask, Goggles.
B. Housekeeping: Unauthorized movement of persons. Bad housekeeping.
Control Measure: Barricade area. Warning signs. Toolbox talk.
C. Scaffolding: Defective scaffolding.
Control Measure: Use Approved Materials. Use experienced scaffolders and check it regularly.
6. PROCEDURE
6.1 General
 Submittals, Fabrication and manufacture, Product delivery, storage, materials shall be as
 SOR item’s description and recommendations.
 Necessary Work Permit and materials approvals shall be secured from
 MANAGER/COMPANY. All necessary precautions shall be complied with.
 Before any application, final inspection for surface preparation of substrate shall be
made.
6.2 Installation
6.2.1 Wall Tiling (Ceramic)-Internal walls
 Back up plastering shall be done all following method statement Ref. 1
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KaymonCon REV No 1
REV DATE 23/11/2022

Safe Work Procedure

 The cladding shall be carried out after the completion of the curing period.
 Tiles shall be soaked in clean water for 6 hours or until saturated, then allowed to drain
before fixing.
 The layout of the tiles shall be done as per the approved layout.
 Tiles shall be laid on the bedding and tamped firmly into position with a wooden beater to
form a true surface
 PVC spacers (2mm) and another spacer for movement joints as per shop drawings shall
be used to maintain the width of the joints and joints shall be continuous vertically continuing with
floor tiles.
 All internal angles shall be done as per approved layout.
 Ceramic tile finish on walls shall be up to 1 tile above ceiling level unless otherwise
mentioned
 After setting, the tiles shall be sounded with rubber mallets and hollow-sounding tiles
shall be replaced to obtain a full bond.
 Movement joints shall be provided as recommended by the tile manufacturer or as
mentioned in the approved shop drawings.
 Movement joints shall be carried through to the depth of tiles and bedding, partially filled
with filling strip and finished flush with an approved sealant of colour matching with surrounding
tiles.
 Grouting of the joints shall be carried out after a minimum curing period of 24 hours of the
completion of the laying of the tiles but not later than 72 hours.
 Excess grout shall be removed and tiles shall be cleaned with a damp sponge.
6.3 Floor Tiling
 The areas of the concrete substrate to be tiled shall be cleaned from dust, debris, and
projections and wetted with water before installation. Any surface water shall be removed.
 The mortar for bedding the tiles shall be CM 1:4 all following the SOR Item’s description.
 Tiles shall be soaked in clean water for 6 hours or until saturated, then allowed to drain
before fixing.
 Semi-dry cement and sand (1:4) mortar shall be laid not less than 25mm thick over the
screed and levelled with straight edges for areas except wet areas.
 Cement slurry shall be spread over the mortar bed and tiles shall be grouted with cement
paste.
 The layout of tiles shall be done as per the approved requirements.
 Tiles shall be laid on the bedding and tamped firmly into position with a wooden beater to
form a true surface.
 PVC spacers (2mm) and another spacer for movement joints as per shop drawings shall
be used to maintain the width of the joints and joints shall be continuous both horizontally and
vertically.
 Movement joints shall be provided as recommended by the tile manufacturer or as
mentioned in the approved layout.
 Movement joints shall be carried through to the depth of tiles and bedding, partially filled
with filling strip and finished flush with an approved sealant of colour matching with surrounding
tiles
 Skirting tiles shall be installed coinciding the joints with the floor.
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 All floor finishes for areas with floor traps/gulley’s/trenches shall be made to slope
towards them, not less than 1:100.
 Grouting of the joints shall be carried out after a minimum curing period of 24 hours of the
completion of the laying of the tiles but not later than 72 hours.
 The mixed grout shall be applied to the spaces between the tiles using a sponge or a
small piece of a soft cloth.
 Excess grout shall be removed and tiles shall be cleaned with a damp sponge.
 No traffic shall be allowed on the floor until 4 days after completion.
6.4 Wall Tiling (Porcelain)-External walls
 Back up plastering shall be done all following method statement Ref. 1.
 The cladding shall be carried out after the completion of the curing period.
 Tiles shall be soaked in clean water for 6 hours or until saturated, then allowed to drain
before fixing.
 The mixed adhesive shall be applied over the substrate to a thickness of 3mm up to 1-2
sqm at a time.
 The layout of the tiles shall be done as per the approved shop drawing.
 Tiles shall be laid on the bedding and tamped firmly into position with a wooden beater to
form a true surface
 PVC spacers (2mm) and another spacer for movement joints as per shop drawings shall
be used to maintain the width of the joints and joints shall be continuous vertically continuing with
floor tiles.
 Tiles around corners, fitments, fixtures, drains and other built-in objects shall be of the
same colour with adjacent tiles.
 After setting the tiles shall be sounded with rubber mallets and hollow-sounding tiles shall
be replaced to obtain the full bond.
 Movement joints shall be provided as recommended by the manufacturer.
 Movement joints shall be carried through to the depth of tiles and bedding, partially filled
with filling strip and finished flush with a sealant of colour matching with surrounding tiles
 Grouting of the joints shall be carried out after a minimum curing period of 24 hours of the
completion of the laying of the tiles but not later than 72 hours.
 Excess grout shall be removed and tiles shall be cleaned with a damp sponge.
 Tiles shall be laid on the bedding and tamped firmly into position with a wooden beater to
form a true surface
 PVC spacers (2mm) and another spacer for movement joints as per shop drawings shall
be used to maintain the width of the joints and joints shall be continuous vertically continuing with
floor tiles.
 All internal angles shall be done as per approved layout.
 Ceramic tile finish on walls shall be up to 1 tile above ceiling level unless otherwise
mentioned
 After setting, the tiles shall be sounded with rubber mallets and hollow-sounding tiles
shall be replaced to obtain the full bond.
 Movement joints shall be provided as recommended by the tile manufacturer or as
mentioned in the approved shop drawings.
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KaymonCon REV No 1
REV DATE 23/11/2022

Safe Work Procedure

 Movement joints shall be carried through to the depth of tiles and bedding, partially filled
with filling strip and finished flush with an approved sealant of colour matching with surrounding
tiles.
 Grouting of the joints shall be carried out after a minimum curing period of 24 hours of the
completion of the laying of the tiles but not later than 72 hours.
 The mixed grout shall be applied to the spaces between the tiles using a sponge or a
small piece of a soft cloth.
 Excess grout shall be removed and tiles shall be cleaned with a damp sponge.
6.5 Floor Tiling
 The areas of the concrete substrate to be tiled shall be cleaned from dust, debris, and
projections and wetted with water before installation. Any surface water shall be removed.
 The mortar for bedding the tiles shall be CM 1:4 all following the SOR Item’s description.
 Tiles shall be soaked in clean water for 6 hours or until saturated, then allowed to drain
before fixing.
 Semi-dry cement and sand (1:4) mortar shall be laid not less than 25mm thick over the
screed and levelled with straight edges for areas except wet areas.
 Cement slurry shall be spread over the mortar bed and tiles shall be grouted with cement
paste.
 The layout of tiles shall be done as per the approved requirement.
 Tiles shall be laid on the bedding and tamped firmly into position with a wooden beater to
form a true surface.
 PVC spacers (2mm) and another spacer for movement joints as per shop drawings shall
be used to maintain the width of the joints and joints shall be continuous both horizontally and
vertically.
 Movement joints shall be provided as recommended by the tile manufacturer or as
mentioned in the approved layout.
 Movement joints shall be carried through to the depth of tiles and bedding, partially filled
with filling strip and finished flush with an approved sealant of colour matching with surrounding
tiles
 Skirting tiles shall be installed coinciding the joints with the floor.
 All floor finishes for areas with floor traps/gulley’s/trenches shall be made to slope
towards them, not less than 1:100.
 Grouting of the joints shall be carried out after a minimum curing period of 24 hours of the
completion of the laying of the tiles but not later than 72 hours.
 The mixed grout shall be applied to the spaces between the tiles using a sponge or a
small piece of a soft cloth.
 Excess grout shall be removed and tiles shall be cleaned with a damp sponge.
 No traffic shall be allowed on the floor until 4 days after completion.
6.6 Wall Tiling (Porcelain)-External walls
 Back up plastering shall be done all following method statement Ref. 1.
 The cladding shall be carried out after the completion of the curing period.
 Tiles shall be soaked in clean water for 6 hours or until saturated, then allowed to drain
before fixing.
 The mixed adhesive shall be applied over the substrate to a thickness of 3mm up to 1-2
sqm at a time.
 DOC No SWP 1
KaymonCon REV No 1
REV DATE 23/11/2022

Safe Work Procedure

 The layout of the tiles shall be done as per the approved shop drawing.
 Tiles shall be laid on the bedding and tamped firmly into position with a wooden beater to
form a true surface
 PVC spacers (2mm) and another spacer for movement joints as per shop drawings shall
be used to maintain the width of the joints and joints shall be continuous vertically continuing with
floor tiles.
 Tiles around corners, fitments, fixtures, drains and other built-in objects shall be of the
same colour with adjacent tiles.
 After setting the tiles shall be sounded with rubber mallets and hollow-sounding tiles shall
be replaced to obtain the full bond.
 Movement joints shall be provided as recommended by the manufacturer.
 Movement joints shall be carried through to the depth of tiles and bedding, partially filled
with filling strip and finished flush with a sealant of colour matching with surrounding tiles
 Grouting of the joints shall be carried out after a minimum curing period of 24 hours of the
completion of the laying of the tiles but not later than 72 hours.
 Excess grout shall be removed and tiles shall be cleaned with a damp sponge