Form No. 3-QC-23.

0 CLIENT: CONSULTANT: CONTRACTOR:

METHOD STATEMENT
FOR BLOCK WORK
Project No. & Name: Construction & Operate Phase 1 Green Riyadh Nursery project

Record Reference: GRP-07-NU002-MAG-CIV-MST-00009 Date: 16/02/2022

Project Details: Construction and Operate Phase-1 Green Riyadh
Clients Project Number: NA
Nursery Project
Client: Royal Commission for Riyadh City(RCRC) Engineer:
Contractor: Consortium of Al Majal Al Arabi Group & ADVACON
IR No: Rev No :00
MAG

Discipline  Civil  Architecture  Mechanical  Electrical  Others

METHODE STATEMENT FOR BLOCK WORKS

DISCIPLINE: ARCHITECTURE

Contents

1. Purpose

2.Scope

3. References

4.Definitions

5. Responsibilities

6.Resources

7. Safety

8.Procedure

9. Attachments

HIRA (Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment)

1- PURPOSE:

The purpose of this Method Statement is to describe the HSE and quality control
Procedure to be followed during the BLOCK Works for Construction and operate phase-1 green
Riyadh nursery project.

2- SCOPE:

The scope of this Method Statement is to define all the procedures and inspections to be
followed during BLOCK WORKS on this Project, in compliance with the project specifications
and standards procedures.

3- REFERENCES:

a. Profile Survey
b. Royal Commission for Riyadh City Project requirements
c. Royal Commission for Riyadh City HSE Management Plan
d. MAG Project Quality Plan
e. Approved drawings
f. Applicable quality control documents from sub-contractor
g. ASTM-C90,ASTM-C33, ASTM-C331,ASTM-C 129,ASTM-C 270,ASTM-C150,ASTM-
C207,ASTM-C-144 & ASTM-C404,ASTM-C-476
h. Material submittal

4- DEFINITIONS:

MAG and ADVACON :Al Majal Al Arabi Group and advanced Concept of contracting
ITP : Inspection & Test Plan
PPE : Personal Protective equipment
QA/QC : Quality Assurance/Quality Control
ASTM : American Society for testing and materials
HSE : Health, Safety and Environment
RCRC : Royal commissioning for Riyadh city.

5- RESPONSIBILITIES

5.1 Project Manager

 Ensures that the content of this method statement is understood and implemented at all
times.
 Coordinate with the site engineer to ensure that the necessary resources to implement
the approved Method Statement have been allocated to the task.
 Determine all the requirements needed in order to comply with safety standards and
regulations as require.
 The progressing works are carried out according to the planned program and all the
equipment’s required to execute the works are available as per the project planning
and are in good condition
 Co-ordinate with the Consultant, Project Manager, Site Engineer, Safety Engineer, and
sub-contractor for the safe and proper execution of the work.
5.2 QA/QC Engineer.

 All inspection and testing as identified in ITP will be conducted, QC check sheets as
indicated in the ITP will be completed.
 Will ensure that the site block work activities are conducted according to the approved
Method Statement and project contract documents.
 Shall be responsible of the implementation of this procedure.
 Will ensure that the materials being delivered and used are in accordance with the project
specifications and approved material submittal.
 Shall be responsible for the inspection, preparation of all documents and compiling them
for the inclusion in the final documentation packaged.

5.3 HSE Manger

 The HSE manager is responsible for reviewing this procedure to ensure that systems of
work is in place/considered in each phase of activities.
 He also has the overall responsibility of ensuring, through the safety supervisors/officers
that the works in the field are performed safely and in compliance with all applicable
quality standards stipulations and procedures of Royal Commissioning of Riyadh City.
 The HSE manager reports and coordinates all HSE matters with Royal Commissioning of
Riyadh city HSE team along with the functional responsibility to the project manager.
 Ensure proper welfare arrangements for all manpower and staff

5.4 safety officer/Supervisor

 Will ensure that all the activities related to the specified task are being followed safely and
all workers are wearing PPE.
 Identify and take measure control the risks associated with the hazard.
 Ensure that the site is maintained clean and tidy.
 Inspect all the site activities and train the persons to prevent accidents and its proper
reporting to the project manager and the client.
 Ensure all required documents (ITP, approved MS, RA, checklists, 3rd party certificates,
etc.) are available and up to date.
 Ensure all staff and workforce involve in the job are aware about the emergency plan
 Shall coordinate directly with the project/site engineer in regards to advisement of safety
issues and problems.
 Report any violations to HSE manager in order to take corrective action.
 Ensure that the site is maintained clean and tidy.

5.5 Site Engineer

 It will be ensured at all time that BLOCK works shall be carried out under the control of
competent works supervisor. Assigned supervisor shall have extensive experience block
works undertaken
 Shall explain the Method Statement for his subordinates and responsible for executing the
works in accordance with the method statement.
 To ascertain that the work is being carried out as per the instructions of site engineer and
in conformance with the approved drawings & specs.
 Also to instruct workers to eliminate hazards and encourage safety actions or Initiatives.
 Ensure all materials/ equipment’s to be used is available prior to start of work
 Co-ordinate with the QC engineer for the tests to be carried out and initiate for the
inspection for the finished works.
  Ensure that the site is maintained clean safe and tidy

5.6 Foreman

 Carrying out the work and the proper distribution of all the available resources in
coordination with the site engineer on a daily basis.
 Daily reports of the works achieved and coordinate for the future planning with the Site
engineer.
 Incorporate all the QC and HSE requirements as requested by the concerned Engineer.
 Met with any type of unforeseen incidents or requirements and reporting to the site
engineer immediately.
 Reports directly to site engineer.

5.7 Site Survey Engineer

 It will be ensured at all time that surveying works shall be carried out under the control of
competent surveyor.
 To ascertain that the work is being carried out as per the instructions of site surveying
engineer and in conformance with the Plot Co-ordinate of Phase-1 green Riyadh Nursery
project provided by Royal Commissioning for Riyadh City.

5.8 Precaution to Avoid Corona Virus COVID-19

1. Clean your hands often

2. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or after blowing your
3 nose, coughing, or sneezing.
4. If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60%
Alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
5. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
6. Avoid close contact
7. Avoid close contact with people who are sick

5.9 Social Distancing:

Social distancing means consciously increasing the physical space between yourself and
Others.
These are measures you take to limit the spread of COVID - 19.
1. Keep at least 1 to 2 meters
2. Stay away from a sick person
3. Call MOH online services
4. Stay at home when u sick

6- RESOURCES

6.1 Subcontractor approval

Consortium of Al Majal Arabi and ADVACON

6.2 Shop drawings approval

As per Approved design drawings/Shop drawings

 6.4 Material approval

1) Blockwork –SANCO-GRP-07-NU002-MAG-CIV-MAT-00017
2) Block work and plaster accessories-ISAM KABBANI- GRP-07-NU002-MAG-CIV-MAT-
00014

6.5 Equipment

1) Hoisting Equipment (Tower crane, fork lift, etc…)

2) Measuring tape
3) Hammer
4) Electrical block cutter
5) Spirit level
6) Plumb bob
7) Trowel
8) Right angle
9) Nailing Gun

6.6 Human Resource

1) Project Engineer
2) Site Engineer
3) Foreman.
4) Charge hands
5) Land Surveyors
6) Mechanic
7) Electrician
8) Skilled labors
9) Unskilled labors
10) Vehicles & Machine Operators

7- SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:

1) Task specific safety briefing / tool box talk has been conducted by HSE dept. prior to
start of work activity.
2) Safety officer and direct supervisor will ensure that PPE are worn by site personnel
at all times during this activity.
3) Safety officer shall ensure that all workers and workplaces are safe by continuous
monitoring and providing safety instructions.
4) All personnel must adhere to the safety rules and regulations at the site.
5) Hazard identification and control measures has been implemented.
6) Only approved scaffolds should be used
7) Proper housekeeping is done on a daily basis.
8) Safety warning signs, lights and notices shall be displayed as needed on site
locations.
9) Excavations / Permits shall comply as per HSE plan.
10) It will be ensured that the equipment used at site shall be maintained and relevant
certification (including operator training certification and / or licenses) shall be
Submitted.
 11) Housekeeping shall be given prime importance and carried out on a regular basis.
Prevention of entry by personnel into restricted areas, and a high regard for the
environment and natural resources shall be adhered to at all times
12) Experienced banksman will be assigned for machinery operation.

Coordination with other Disciplines

To ensure that there is no aborted/defective works during the execution of block work. It
ensures that the latest information related to any discipline is incorporated during block work
activity and all the relevant disciplines are informed to ensure effective coordination and
smooth interface when the stage reaches for the relevant discipline.

8- PROCEDURES / METHOD

1) Blocks shall be fully wetted before being placed.

2) Surveyor will provide setting out as per approved drawings with reference to the grid lines.
3) Once the setting out is marked first layer of block shall be laid according to the approved
block work plan and for superstructure walls first layer of hollow blocks shall be filled with
mortar.
4) The starter course shall be thoroughly checked and approved by the consultant including
location of door opening and control joint if any.
5) Once the setting out is approved shall proceed further block work according to the
approved shop drawings and specification.
6) The mortar shall be mixed in proportion 1:3 and shall be mixed with the maximum
allowable water to compensate for the absorption of water by the blocks from the mortar.
7) Hardened mortar shall not be used in the work and shall be removed from the site.
8) Mortar joints will be maintained with a maximum 12mm thick with uniform pattern.
9) The connection between RCC elements and masonry will be done by using steel ties and
masonry reinforcement and shall be as per the approved drawing.
10) All internal and external angles shall be kept strictly in true line, level and angle.
11) Shall interrupt joint reinforcement at control and expansion joints.
12) Line and level shall be surveyed during the process of laying of blocks.
13) All door and window openings shall be made according to approved block work plans and
block cells around opening shall be filled with grout.
14) Concrete lintels shall be provided on all openings above 400mm and shall be as per the
structural specifications.
15) Seven courses of block will be placed at a time unless prior approval of consultant is
acquired.
16) Bond Beams will be provided as per the approved drawing wherever required.
17) Alternate courses to be interlocked and joint reinforcement shall be lapped at
intersections.
18) Masonry units shall be cut with motor driven saws to provide clean, sharp, unchipped
edges and to provide continuous pattern.
19) Chasing work will be carried out taking note of chasing requirements and limitations.
20) Mortar joints of all wall to receive plaster shall be racked out to a depth of 15mm.
 21) The top of the non-load bearing wall shall be finished with a layer of 10mm of easily
compressible material between the wall and the soffit of the load carrying beam/slab.as
per the approved drawing
22) Curing of block work will take place for two days by spraying potable water on the erected
walls.
23) Mortar specimens shall be tested according to the project requirement and test result
shall be submitted to the consultant.
24) Post block work inspection shall be carried out prior to the next task.

9. ATTACHMENTS:
HERA
ITP
CHECK LIST

Contractor Signature:
Discipline Engineer: QA/ QC HSE MEP Project Manager:
MAG
The Engineer:
A- Approved B- Approved with Comments C- Revise and Resubmit
D- Rejected
Comments:

Distribution:
Client Engineer Contractor
 Client: Consultant: Contractor: Form No. 3-QC-03.0

Inspection and Test plan for Block work

Project No.: Project Name: Construction and Operate Phase-1 Green Riyadh Nursery Project Legend:
ITP No.:
GRP-07-NU002 P-Perform H-Hold Point
I-Inspection R-Record Review
Revision: Date:
S-Surveillance W-Witness
Prepared By: SYED SARFARAZ ALI Reviewed By: Approved By: Aprroved Date:

Specification Type of Verifying Inspection level

No. Activity Description Acceptance Criteria Contracto
Reference Inspection Document/records Dorsch TPI Client
r
1.0 Document Review
Approved
1.1 Block suplier approval RCRC Specs R Approved prequalification R R R
prequalification
Approved method Approved method
1.2 Method statement RCRC Specs R R R R
statement statement
Approved method Approved method
1.3 Work permits RCRC Requirment R R R R
statement statement
2.0 CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES
Method Method Approved
2.1 Scaffolding and accessories S W S S
statement/specs statement/specs drawings/checklist
3.0 Material Receiving Inspection
Method Method
3.1 Material at site W MIR/Mterial approval H H S
statement/specs statement/specs
4.0 Concrete pre-pouring Checks
Method Method
4.1 Blocks arrangement W WIR W W S
statement/specs statement/specs
Inspection/authorization for block Masonry
Method Method
4.2 ( release to proceed ) W WIR W W W
statement/specs statement/specs
5.0 Check During Block Masonry
Method Method
5.1 Sampling and Testing W WIR/REPORT W W W
statement/specs statement/specs
Method Method
5.2 Placing and consolidation of Blocks W WIR W W W
statement/specs statement/specs
Method Method
5.3 Alignment (plumb) and Surface Finish W WIR W W W
statement/specs statement/specs
Method Method
5.4 Curing W WIR P S S
statement/specs statement/specs
Check concrete structure for any defects, blowholes , honeycombs, Method Method
5.5 W WIR W W W
segregation and cracks if any statement/specs statement/specs
Method Method
5.6 Engineer’s Inspection and get it approved W WIR W W W
statement/specs statement/specs

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 Form No: 3-QC-35.0 CLIENT: CONSULTANT: CONTRACTOR:

Check list-Block Works

Project Name: Construction and operate phase-1 Green Riyadh Nursery Project INSPECTON DATE:
Location: Part ID/BAR ID

No Description Compliance Comments/Date Requirement

Yes No () N/A
1. Roughen concrete surface adjacent to blocks ( )
2. Mixer is available on site to produce the mortar for the block work.
3 First line of block is checked
4 Ensure that the blocks thoroughly dampened prior to placement.
6 Ensure mortar joints are of consistent thickness.
7 The verticality and horizontal alignment of block work checked.
8 Block work laid in true line and level in accordance with the drawing
9 Ensure cells of blocks around opening is filled

10 Check opening dimensions.

11 Check the curing done as per requirement.
12 Block work surfaces is ready to proceed with next activity

Contractor QC Site engineer Consultant Dorsch

Name Name Name

Signature Signature Signature

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 Contractor: Project Management Consultant Client: Royal Commission for Riyadh City
Al Majal Al Arabi Group Company Dorsch holding GmbH KSA
(MAG) and ADVACON Consortium

DISCIPLINE: CIVIL
RISK ASSESMENT MATRIX CONTROL
SHEET
PROJECT: CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATE PHASE-1 GREEN RIYADH NURSERY, RCRC, KSA

RISK ASSESSMENT
ACTIVITY: CMU Block/Plaster work Ref: HIRA/ME/00
RISK RESIDUAL RISK
CONTROL MEASURES
SN. HAZARD HARM/HAZARD LX
LXS L M H L M H
S
 MAG will Implement permit-to-work system
4
9M for activity to be carried out,
L
 Task will be briefed by MAG supervisor and
Dust Exposure
record will be maintained.
Site / work Slip, Trip
 Limit the working time of the workers
1 preparation Defective Equipment or 3x3
exposed to adverse environmental condition.
Supervisor
Machinery
 Site staff and workers must be competent to
High speed vehicles
execute the job.
 Site traffic speed limit must be followed
 Site access routes must be clearly defined.
 Allocate adequate resources
(personnel and equipment) for
continuous housekeeping.
 Train employees on housekeeping.
 Ensure an appropriate housekeeping
level at all times. 4L
2 Poor Fire  Ensure instant and regular waste Supervisor
Housekeeping Slips/Trips/Falls 3x4 12M removal from site.
Ill-health  Provide proper welfare facilities such
Environmental Pollution as toilets, rest area, hand wash, and
drinking water to the employees.
 Maintain an adequate housekeeping

 Ensure only lighter items are unloaded by

Serious or long term injury hand. Use manual lifting procedures.
4L
Manual Handling from incorrect manual  Use Mechanical lifting equipment to Lift where Supervisor/Site
3 handling techniques 3x3 9M possible. engineer
 Do not allow anyone to carry loads above his
capacity (25 kg / person per lift) and also
allocate enough people to handle the load.
 Contractor:
Al Majal Al Arabi Group Company
(MAG) and ADVACON Consortium
12PROJECT: CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATE PHASE-1 GREEN RIYADH NURSERY, RCRC, KSA
Serious Injury,
Disability,
1 adequately barricaded with
Material Falling Fatality
2 signage and watchmen at all times.
(During lifting of Property Damage,
blocks) Bruised or
Broken Toes
or Feet
Vehicle striking a person.
Delivery of materials
to site/ Receiving - Vehicle striking a piece of
5 3X3
plant / equipment.
trucks.
Eye face strike by plastering
material caused by bursting
Plastering & block hose or loose connection
6 Splatter of Material to Face
Works
and Eyes while applying
Material.
Project Management Consultant Client: Royal Commission for Riyadh City
Dorsch holding GmbH KSA
 Ensure all materials are to be moved by hands,
the size of material should not be above the size
and the employee can be easily to move.
 The bulky materials which are restricting
visibility should not be moved by hand.
 Use handling aids to lift / move the load.
 Allocate sufficient number of people for heavy
items shifting by manual.
 Safe lifting of blocks to be ensured to prevent
any fall of material
 Ensure installation area and work area is
4L
appropriate
Supervisor/Site
3x4 12M
 Lifting equipment/operator must have 3rd party engineer
certifications.
 Ensure the work area is clear to place the blocks
and allocate adequate people in work area.
 Physical barriers are to be used to segregate
vehicles and pedestrians.
 All work areas are to be well lit.
 All vehicles are to be equipped reverse 4
parking beepers. L
 All drivers are to be competent and trained
to the required project standard. Supervisor/Site
9M
 Clearly defined vehicle routes and lay down engineer
areas.
 All movements within a work area are
controlled by a trained banks man located in
a protected position. Trained Banks man is
to wear identifiable PPE and ensure area is
clear of workers prior to use.
 Personnel shall wear appropriate eye and
PPE
 Safety gloves. Ensure all operatives know 4L Supervisor/Site
4X4 16
dangers of working with cement/concrete engineer
Impervious gloves and suitable boot
footwear to be worn
Contractor: Project Management Consultant Client: Royal Commission for Riyadh City
Al Majal Al Arabi Group Company Dorsch holding GmbH KSA
(MAG) and ADVACON Consortium

PROJECT: CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATE PHASE-1 GREEN RIYADH NURSERY, RCRC, KSA

 Practice good personal hygiene

Dermatitis from  Wear long-sleeved working attire and use
contact with cement 2
7 Burn injury/hand injury 3x3 9M impervious gloves
L
Supervisor
during plastering job  Monitoring and supervision required
 Use task related PPE
 Ensure operatives understands the
2
Working in High Heat Stress basic things needed when working L
8 Temperature Delayed rescue effort in such condition Supervisor
 Job rotation to be carried out
3x3 9M  Rest shelter will be available
 Power tools i.e. grinder must be inspected
Use of power by competent person 4
tools/cutting blocks  110V power tools to be allowed on site as L
9 Supervisor
per client requirements
Serious personal injury 3x4 12M  Color coding to be carried out by competent
person.
 Operatives must be physically fit 4
Unfit / untrained  Person must be experienced / Trained in L
Operatives Personal injuries 4x4 16 activity to be assigned for the job.
10 Supervisor

 Emergency contacts detail will be

posted on site.
 Emergency response procedure will
be discussed by site
3x3 9M supervisor/HSED prior to
Lack of awareness in
commence the job 4
Emergency case of emergency
11  Stand by Emergency vehicle will be L Supervisor
Response Workers are not fully
available on site
trained/personal injuries
 First aid kit/trained firs aider will be
available on site during works
 Never allow a worker to work alone
by him in remote places unless
proper communication and
 Contractor: Project Management Consultant Client: Royal Commission for Riyadh City
Al Majal Al Arabi Group Company Dorsch holding GmbH KSA
(MAG) and ADVACON Consortium

PROJECT: CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATE PHASE-1 GREEN RIYADH NURSERY, RCRC, KSA

emergency
 Proper transportation, use, handling and
disposal of hazardous substances
Uncontrolled waste (spill/contamination) must be observed
generation & strictly
improper handling  Ensure Proper dust suppression method
&Disposal Leaks / and determine the frequency of work to
Environmental spills of hazardous be done by water tankers 2
1 3x4 12 Supervisor
Hazards (Air, liquid  Declare the whole site as “No Burning” L
2 M
Ground, Water, dust zone for all types of waste materials
Dust, Noise) suppression  Ensure engineering / Administrative
measures Air controls for operatives working around
Pollution noisy areas / machines above the
Ill-health workplace exposure limit for 8 hour
work.
ASSESSED SHEIK MOHAMMED BIN SALAM
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