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CONSULTANT
CONTRACTOR MEP CONTRACTOR

METHOD STATEMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF GRP WATER STORAGE TANKS

Table of contents

1. Scope/Objectives

2. Reference

3. Access/Egress and Location

4. OHS Requirement

5. Health & Safety hazards

6. Definitions

7. Responsibilities/Supervision

8. Sequence/Method to be employed

9. Notification of Inspection

10. Witness Inspection/Check

10. Materials requirement

11. Records

12. Supporting documentation

13. Distribution

14. Other Information

15. Attachments

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METHOD STATEMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF GRP WATER STORAGE TANKS

1. Scope/Objectives
Installation of GRP water storage tanks in accordance with the requirements specified in
the relevant specifications, procedures and drawings, considering safety and quality of the
work activities at palace beach residence by M/s Thermoset technologies & M/s Bilt Middle
East.

2. Reference
2.1. Contract Drawings
2.2. Specifications
2.3. Project Quality Plan Ref:
2.4. HSE Plan Ref:
2.5. Environmental Plan Ref: Shop drawings
2.6. Material Submittals

3. Access/Egress and Location

Access to the work place will be through designated and exit pathway.

4. OHS Requirements
4.1. HSE legal and contractual references
 Dubai Municipality Code of Construction Safety Practice.
 UAE Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice.
 ABM HSE Management System.
 Emaar- Project Health, Safety, Environment & Security Guidelines.
4.2. HSE Procedures/ Requirements specific to the activity.
 Lift Plan based on the Lifting Operations Management Plan.
 Job specific work permit system shall be followed as per scope of work prior to
the commencement of the activity.
 Daily basic task briefing shall be carried out as per work permit system,

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 Skilled and competent workman shall be deployed, external training or third

party training shall be provided if required. MSRA Briefing to be done and
recorded.

4.3. Permit Systems for hazardous work / High Risk Activities.

 Permit to work is mandatory for all activity and the same shall be enforced.
 The Supervisor/ Foreman will inspect the work place physically and ensure the
permit to work conditions are compiled before requesting for the work permit;
the same shall be produced to the engineer in charge of the activity for
approval.
 The Safe conditions mentioned in the work permit shall follow till the
completion of the said activity and the permit to be closed out immediately after
every activity completion.
4.4. Emergency procedure specific to the activity.
 In case of any emergency, the emergency response procedure will be in effect.
The Emergency response team comprises of the Project Manager,
Construction Manager, Project Engineer, the Logistics Engineer, the HSE
Engineer, the Safety Officer and the Male Nurse.
 Emergency rescue shall be carried out as per approved emergency plan,
adequate first aid facility provided as per DM requirement.
 In case of any emergency all employees are advised to communicate the same
through the Emergency Hot Line Number
4.5. Environmental procedure, waste management arrangements.
 All waste shall be disposed as per Approved CEMP with proper segregation.
 Segregation of waste shall be marked with proper signs. Regular removal of
waste from site shall be planned and executed.
 All chemical storage shall be deployed as per approved HSE standard
requirements, paints shall be used & returned back to COSSH store on daily
basis.

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 Detailed procedure will be documented in the CEM Plan

4.6. Job specific PPE requirement
 Mandatory PPE include coverall (Workers), Hard Hat, Visibility Vest, Safety
Shoes and Goggles.
 Task specific PPE includes Hand Gloves, Safety Harness, fall arrestors, etc.
 The Supervisor shall ensure his team wears PPE in 100% compliance to
project requirements and to Safe guard themselves.
4.7. Night work and loan working
 Night work shall be carried out with approved DDA night work permit, loan
work is prohibited in palace beach residence.
5. Health & safety hazards.
5.1. Contractor will comply with all safety measures as applicable to project safety
requirement.
5.2. Fall of men &material:
5.3. Unskilled work force
5.4. Work at height.
6. Definitions
BILT-Bilt Middle East LLC
MS-Method Statements
QCP-Quality Control Procedures
PPE-Personnel Protective Equipment
QA/QC-Quality Assurance/Quality Control
ITP – Inspection Test Plan
WIR – Work Inspection Request

7. Responsibilities/Supervision

7.1. Project Manager:

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 Shall direct responsible to carry out the works as per approved Method Statement
and Risk Assessment.
 Responsible to prepare method statement and risk assessment for all critical
operation in the project and the same is approved, communicated and followed.
 Directly responsible for ensuring the completion of works as per approved MSRA.
 Ensure welfare arrangements are provided and maintained as per the
requirements.
7.2. Project Engineer:
 Shall be responsible to organize required machinery, material, manpower to
engineers& foreman for effectively executing the work in a safe manner.
 To clarify any discrepancies in the work.
7.3. Foreman:
 To execute the work as per Project Engineers instructions with the right
methodology & in a safe manner.
 Make sure that all the works are completed prior to offering for inspections.
 To execute the works as per approved method statements.
 To ensure all equipments inspection by third party and certificate is displayed.
 To attend all the comments made by Consultant at the time of inspection.
 Ensure the workers PPE, sufficient lighting.
7.4. QA / QC Engineer:
 To check the work is carried out as per the approved method statement.
 To ensure all approved materials are being used.
 Verify whether suitability of ambient temperature for casting concrete.
7.5. HSE Staff Responsibilities:
 To advice Project Manager, Construction Manager, Engineers & Supervisor/ Foreman
regarding the Safety precautions to be taken and monitor for the safety implementations to
execute the work.
 Monitor the lifting plan and work permits procedure is complied with and the safe
conditions are in place.

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 All employees involved in the activity should be Safety Inducted by safety department
before allowing working at site.
 Monitor HSE safe working procedures and cross check control measures mentioned in
Risk assessment is implemented for the activity.
 Monitor the use of task based PPE for the activity.
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8. Sequence/Method to be Employed

8.1. Material
8.1.1. Insulated panels
8.1.2. Upvc fittings
8.1.3. Stainless steel ties rod, nut bolt & washer.
8.1.4. Ladder
8.1.5. Tube level gauge
8.1.6. Hot dipped galvanized skid base
8.1.7. Internal roof support

8.2. Tools for GRP water storage tanks installation and testing.

8.2.1. Pipe Fitter Tool Box

8.2.2. Drilling Machine
8.2.3. Cleaning Clothes
8.2.4. Hole saw cutting machine
8.2.5. Scaffolding
8.2.6. Electrician Hand Tools
8.2.7. Hand Tools including ratchet spanner
8.2.8. Torque wrench

8.3. Installation Procedure

The following stages are applicable for the Installation of GRP water tank as per schedule
below.

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8.3.1. Pre-Installation Check:

8.3.1.1. Refer to Approved shop drawing and specification.

8.3.1.2. “Toolbox talk” to be given before activity starts. Required number of panels and
accessories required for installation to be kept ready.
8.3.1.3. Ensure that the notification to start activity has been issued.
8.3.1.4. Ensure that materials are as per approved material submittal.
8.3.1.5. Ensure that the area is safe to carry out the work and is clean from debris and foreign
matters.

8.3.2. Installation of GRP Water storage tank

The following stages are applicable for the Installation of GRP water storage tank.

8.3.2.1. Approved Builders work drawing and approved shop drawing to be checked for setting
out dimensions for the concrete base to be made for installation of GRP water tanks. Any
deviations to be brought to consultant’s notice for approval.
8.3.2.2. GRP panels shall be assembled by the specialist supplier / contractor with gaskets and
stainless steel bolts as per sizes indicated on the approved shop drawings. Torque

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wrench shall be used for tightening of assembly bolts as per manufacturer’s

recommendation to avoid over tightening.
8.3.2.3. Co-ordinate with main contractor for required civil activities.
8.3.2.4. All civil activities to be checked for completion (i.e. Block work, Plaster, screed, flooring,
painting etc.) prior to shifting of GRP panels to the service floor.
8.3.2.5. Check the concrete plinths if the location size and finishing are correct as per approved /
latest shop drawing.
8.3.2.6. Ensure the top surface of all the plinths is uniform at the same level.
8.3.2.7. Install galvanized steel skid base on the concrete plinths.
8.3.2.8. Install the base panels.
8.3.2.9. Install the side panels using support and corner bracket with stainless steel nut, bolt and
washer.
8.3.2.10. Knock outs for Tanks provisions shall be made as per approved drawing and filling
strategy.
8.3.2.11. Inlet and outlet pipes are connected to water tanks by using flanges and valves as per the
approved shop drawings.
8.3.2.12. After the tank is assembled it will be cleaned of any dust or dirt inside and outside.
8.3.2.13. In elevated positions external tank ladder will be fitted without hoops.
8.3.2.14. Approved sealant/gasket to be used at joints.
8.3.2.15. Installation of all accessories, such as level switches, float valves, control wiring etc to be
completed after hydro testing.
8.3.2.16. Install inlet, outlet, over flow and drain nozzles and air vent.
8.3.2.17. Tank shall have adequate drain and over flow pipes routed to nearest drainage system
8.3.2.18. Ensure proper clearance is provided around the GRP water tank as specified.

8.4. Testing Procedure:

The installation to be tested shall be inspected for compliance with the drawings and
specifications.

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8.4.1. The water tanks as assembled above are filled with water to its full capacity upto the over
flow outlet. All outlets from the tanks are closed by closing the gate valves.
8.4.2. Allow water to stand for at least 24 hours and inspect the tank thoroughly for leaks.
8.4.3. Rectify leaks if any, and check again after 24 hours.
8.4.4. Repeat this exercise until no leak is observed in any part of the tank and the water tank is
scheduled for inspection by the Consultant.
8.4.5. Once the inspection is approved, the water tank is covered with tarpaulin till the handing
over of the project/commissioning of the system so that it is not damaged.

9. Notification of Inspection

9.1. Engineer to inspect delivered material / installations at site as per attached check
lists, prior to notifying consultant for inspection.
9.2. Bilt shall notify the Consultant with relevant transmittal form for all material
inspection (Material Inspection Check list attached)

10. Witness Inspection/Check

10.1. Bilt will follow the approved check list/inspection checklist test plan for witnessing
inspection/check, as applicable.
10.2. Rectification of any defect /damages, found during inspection is to be rectified by
responsible Site Engineer and QA/QC to check & confirm the same to consultant for
his approval.

11. Records:

11.1. Prepare work inspection request (WIR) along with check list and have them signed
by Consultant.
12. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
This MS to be read in conjunction with the below referenced documents
 Contract Drawings and specifications
 Project Quality Plan
 Project HSE Plan
13. DISTRIBUTION
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Copies of this MS will be circulated to the following for Information & action
 Project Manager
 Construction Manager
 Site Engineer
 QA/QC Engineer
 HSE Engineer
 Subcontractor Engineer
14. OTHER INFORMATION
Ensure that all the activities have been carried out to suit the site conditions and involved
with Site in Charge.

15. ATTACHMENTS
 Risk Assessment
 Checklist
 ITP

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