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Method Statement Procedure

This document provides a procedure for developing method statements for construction projects. It outlines the required contents of a method statement, including purpose and scope, reference documents, responsibilities, materials, equipment, safety measures, procedures, and attachments. Method statements are required to define critical tasks and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental management systems. They must describe machineries, deliveries, surveys, safety measures, and other details to define the purpose and safe execution of specific project activities.

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993 views

Method Statement Procedure

This document provides a procedure for developing method statements for construction projects. It outlines the required contents of a method statement, including purpose and scope, reference documents, responsibilities, materials, equipment, safety measures, procedures, and attachments. Method statements are required to define critical tasks and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental management systems. They must describe machineries, deliveries, surveys, safety measures, and other details to define the purpose and safe execution of specific project activities.

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Victor Thembinkosi Makhubele
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Procedure for Method Statements

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1. Purpose, scope and users

The purpose of this procedure is to provide guidance to the Contractor and to ensure compliance to the
client’s HSE management system requirements. The Contactor is required to align the project’s HSE
System in line with this procedure.

The Contractor should define the purpose of the specific critical task method statement to be carried out for
the project.

This method statement should define the following:


o Machineries, delivery, transportation, handling and storing at site.
o Survey
o All necessary safety measures
And others.

2. Reference documents

 ISO 45001:2018, clause


 Project specifications
 Contract Drawings
 Approved Shop Drawings
 NOC from the Concerned Authority
 Project Quality Plan
 Project HSE Plan

5.0 RESPONSIBILITIES DEFINED IN THE METHOD STATEMENT

 The Contractor’s Project Manager is responsible for overall project execution, quality and safety.
Adopt a leading role with respect to Contractor’s quality and safety procedures. The PM is
responsible for the overall implementation of every method statement. The Project Manager shall
ensure that the key personnel are well aware of the specifications and method statement.
 CM / Project Engineer shall arrange all materials, equipment, safety related items & manpower &
direct the Site Engineers & Foremen to resort appropriate action for the smooth execution of the
works.
 Safety Engineer shall be responsible for safe working environment & conditions. Coordinate with Site
Engineer to identify potential hazards before works and advise methods of safe working from new
developments.
 Surveyor shall be responsible for setting out for levels, layout, and lines & establish top levels.
Ensuring setting out books are properly maintained and filed when completed. To coordinate with the
CONSULTANT surveyor in determining coordinates, levels, and limits.
 QA/QC Engineer shall be responsible for ensuring that execution of works are complying with
approved method statement; specifications, approved shop drawings and ensure ITR are submitted
based on ITP requirements.
 Site Engineer shall ensure that all works are carried out according to approved shop drawings. He
shall direct the surveyor for the setting out lines & levels in concurrence from the Construction
Manager/Senior Civil Engineer.
 MEP Coordinator / Engineer shall be responsible for proper execution of MEP works involved before,
during and after the works.

6.0 MATERIALS

 Approved Materials for the activity must be outlined in a sequence.

7.0 EQUIPMENTS& TOOLS

The Contractor must provide details of equipment’s and tools to be used in the process.

Examples of Equipment’s and Tools:


 Excavator
 Power shovel
 Motor Grader
 Dump Truck
 Plate and Roller Compactor
 Front End Loader
 JCB`
 Water Tanker
 Hand tools (Shovels, Spade, rake etc.)
 Dewatering Equipment (if required)
 Total station, level
 Shoring materials (if required)

The capacity / size and quantity of the above equipment must be judged in accordance with site
conditions, requirements, and availability at the time of execution.
8.0 SAFETY & HEALTH
 Site HSE Management shall be applied.
 All personnel involved will use necessary PPE as required such as safety helmet, glasses, coverall, shoes,
gloves, ear plugs etc.
 HSE officer to ensure that all HSE requirements are adhered to. Adequate warning tapes and warning signs
are provided. Ensure that training is provided and competence declared.
 Though the activity is minor in nature a hazard analysis table is attached for the specific activities. All major
possible risks/ hazards are highlighted.
 The workers must be made aware of safety requirements related to this activity through daily tool box and
safety talk.
 All required work permits will be acquired and kept available at respective work site hanged clearly in plastic
folders.
 Safety notice board will be installed.

9.0 PROCEDURE

NAME OF ACTIVITY :

Contractor to list all sub-activities in a sequence:


 HSE Requirements to be specified.
 Equipment’s requirements should be specified such as calibration of equipment’s.
 Requirements of competence and licenses
 Permits requirements and where possible Work Stoppage.

10.0 ATTACHMENTS

The method statement must accompany the following, but not limited to:
 ITP
 Checklist
 Risk Assessment
 Permits
 Competency

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