LAFARGE JOJOBERA GU EXPANSION PROJECT

METHOD STATEMENT
Method Statement for (Description & location):
442BC28 Gallery Erection
1 Document details and control:

Approved
Rev Date Prepared by Designation Signature Signature
by
0 16/12/2011 SHEKHAR ENGINEER
1

2 Individual/s in charge & responsible for supervising the Activity

and the Safety of the activity(Whether line manager /safety
personnel)(Contractor / LIPL)
Occupation /
SN Name Surname Signature Company
Designation
1 SHEKHAR MUKHERJEE ENGINEER L&T
2

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 3. Detailed step-by-step sequence of activities and tasks involved in
performing the task:(Work procedure)

Step 1
Preparation of gallery end connection:
1. Fabricated stool and stiffener will place at TT4 and TT5 at the level of
203.924m and 208.925m platform/ beam by using cherry picker.
2. Welding will complete by using cherry picker.

Step:2
Preparation of ground:
1. Earth will shift, dump, level and compact by vibro max.
2. Care should be taken; the distance from out rigger to earthen edge
should not be less than 1.5 times of depth.

Step:3
Position of Crane:
1. 350T crane will place in 20m radius from assembled gallery and centre
line of permanent position of gallery.
2. Steel plate and wooden sleeper will place on compacted earth or
concrete road, where out rigger will place.

Step:4
Gallery shifting
1. Gallery will shift in designated location by 200T crane.
2. Before shifting the gallery welding protocol should be approved by LIPL.

Step:5
Lifting of Gallery:
1. 4 nos 32 dia Sling , 10T’ D’ shackle and 3T/5T chain pulley will fix for lifting.
2. Sling eye will fix on crane hook with proper packing.
3. PPE rope of good quality and free of damage will fix both end of gallery to
control the heavy swings
4. Lift the gallery gradually by 350T crane.
5. Position the gallery on stool.
6. Welding will complete with stool and bottom cord extension beam.
7. Release the sling from crane hook.

Step:6
General precautions:
1. Provide barrication before erection and ensure nobody will enter the
barrication while erection.
2. Ensure proper lifeline on top cord before erection.
3. Workmen will use retractable fall arrestor by using web sling for

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 anchorage point.
4. Ensure proper welding and painting before shifting the gallery.
5. Gallery will lift as per approved load chart.
6. In erection time presence of rigging person must required.
7. Ensure proper supervision while erection.
8. Place the fire extinguisher near the working place.
9. Workmen will reach the TT5 working place by using permanent stair of
existing MFH,DOKA tower and 442BC 32 walkway or TT5 platform and
TT4 working place by using TT4 stair.
10. Lifting tools should be checked and colour coated before erection.
11. Work men should not enter in barrication area and below the
suspended load.
12. Work men should anchor on life line while release the sling eye
from crane hook.
13. Approve load chart will be attached
14. WAH approved workmen will be allowed to work at top level.

Step:7
Equipments for gallery erection.
1. 350T crane-1 no
2. 200T crane-1 no
3. Sling-32 dia-4 no
4. D-sheckle-10T-4 no
5. Chain block-1T/2T/3T/5T
6. PPE rope
7. Enclinometer-1no
8. Cherry picker
9. Packing materials.

Step :8
Crane details:
1. Radius -20mtr
2. Swl -33MT
3. Boom length-52mtr
4. Crane main boom degree- as per site condition
5. Gallery weight-22 MT

Step: 9
WAH:

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 1. Sup. Must inform the responsible in charge of the area before to
start any Job.
2. Sup. Must have been training to analyse all any risk and must be
sure that ny job could be done as safely as possible in a location before
to start it.(Ex: to avoid to work above each other).
3. Sup. Must inform the team about any risks in the location where they
have to work.
4. Sup. Must check that all workers use WAH PPE according the
standards
LAFARGE rules.
5. Sup. Must check any WAH PPE equipments before to use it and fill
out a Safety harnesses registers.
6. Sup. must install the PPE safely for the workers. Retractable fall
arresters must be installed above each work platform. -1 Retractable fall
arresters =1 man
7. Man basket and cherry picker must be use at first measure when it
is Impossible to install any WAH PPE safely.
8. All the workers must have completed and succeed in the WAH
course Training.
9. All the workers must follow the Lafarge safety rules at site.

4. Potential hazards and risks associated with the work activities and
control measures – to be detailed in the Risk Assessment form:

5. In the event of a sudden change in original scope of work/activity –

re-submit a new method statement and Risk Assessment for the
activity:

5- Relevant Legislation; i.e. Construction Regulations, etc:

 FACTORY ACT 1948.
 BOCW 1996.
 LIPL G2.

5- Names & Qualifications of personnel who may inspect and

approve work area, conditions, methods, protective measures
and equipments to be used: (who is authorised to approve
other than scaffold and rigging operation).

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 Occupation /
SN Name Surname Qualification
Designation
1 SHEKHAR MUKHERJEE Engineer BE

8. Training requirements for personnel involved in this activity,

including specialised training for specific tasks to be added:

Required
SN Type of Training
YES NO
1 JOB CLEARENCE
2 Work at Height 
3 Hot work (cutting & welding) 
4 MATARIAL HANDLING 

9. List of workmen who will be performing activity and are trained

or to be trained for the task:Attached the pep talk
Trained
SN Name Surname Occupation Signature
YES NO
1
2

3

4

5

6

10. Details of permits required for the task; i.e. WAH, etc:

1. JOB CLEARENCE PERMIT.

2. HOT WORK PERMIT
3. HEIGHT WORK PERMIT
4. LIFTING WORK PERMIT.
5. FHRA
11. Identify all resources required to perform the task and
inspections required:

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 Required Inspection Frequency
SN Equipment type
YES NO Daily Weekly Monthly Quarterly
1 SLING
2 D- SHACKLE  
3 CUTTING TORCH  
4 WELDING MACHINE  
5. Chain Pulley  
6 Rope Pulley and PPE Rope  

12. Identify all Personal Protective Equipment required to perform

the task:

Required
SN Equipment type
YES NO
1 Safety Helmet 
2 Gloves 
3 Safety goggles 
4 Reflective jacket 
5 Welding shield 
6 Cutting torch goggles 
7 Confined Space testing 
8 DUST NOSE MASK 

13. Document sign off and approval by Contractor Management and

Lafarge:

Approved
Name & Surname Designation Date Signature
YES NO
Contractor Safety
S. K. PATRA Contractor Site manager
LIPL First Line Engineer
LIPL Safety
H.K. SAHA LIPL Manager
WAH Expert
C.N.K.PRASAD HOD MECHANICAL

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