This document outlines the method statement for the installation of DX Split Units, detailing the scope, responsibilities, resources, execution methodology, and health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements. It specifies the roles of various personnel involved in the project and emphasizes compliance with project specifications and safety protocols. The document also includes guidelines for material inspection, installation procedures, and emergency response measures.
This document outlines the method statement for the installation of DX Split Units, detailing the scope, responsibilities, resources, execution methodology, and health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements. It specifies the roles of various personnel involved in the project and emphasizes compliance with project specifications and safety protocols. The document also includes guidelines for material inspection, installation procedures, and emergency response measures.
This document outlines the method statement for the installation of DX Split Units, detailing the scope, responsibilities, resources, execution methodology, and health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements. It specifies the roles of various personnel involved in the project and emphasizes compliance with project specifications and safety protocols. The document also includes guidelines for material inspection, installation procedures, and emergency response measures.
This document outlines the method statement for the installation of DX Split Units, detailing the scope, responsibilities, resources, execution methodology, and health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements. It specifies the roles of various personnel involved in the project and emphasizes compliance with project specifications and safety protocols. The document also includes guidelines for material inspection, installation procedures, and emergency response measures.
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1.0 Scope This Method Statement refers to various work procedures contained within Project Specs, which explains the sequence method and covers the installation of DX Split Units with in the building.
2.0 References
2.1 Project Quality Plan.
2.2 Project Specification.
2.3 Manufacturer’s catalogue.
2.4 Manufacturer’s installation manual.
2.5 Approved Material Submittal.
2.6 Approved Shop Drawings.
3.0 Responsibilities
3.1 Site Manager:
Assigning tasks / responsibilities to senior site engineers. Monitoring and controlling execution process with respect to quality, time and cost.
3.2 Senior Site Engineer:
Assigning tasks / responsibilities to site engineers. Monitoring and controlling execution process with respect to quality, time and cost.
Ensuring that the execution process is going in accordance with approved method statement and project specs.
3.3 Site Engineers:
Assigning tasks / responsibilities to foreman I subcontractors. Monitoring and controlling
execution process with respect to quality, time and cost.
Ensuring that the execution process is going in accordance with approved method statement, project specs and approved shop drawings.
Check materials and its compliance with specification and approved material submittals.
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Make marking points and levelling for pipes and equipment/openings for pipes penetrations as per approved shop drawings.
3.5 Q Manager:
Assigning tasks / responsibilities to Q engineers. Monitoring and controlling execution process
with respect to quality according to specs. Ensuring that the execution process is going in accordance with approved method statement and Standards.
3.6 Q Engineers:
- Monitoring and controlling execution process with respect to quality according to specs. Ensuring that the execution process is going in accordance with approved method statement and project Specs.
- Check materials and its compliance with specification and approved material submittals. Ensure proper handling and storage techniques to avoid material damage. Verifying scope of finished work with that of the baseline. Handing over finished work to consultant/ owner.
- Q, and site Engineers will review the documents and verify the items with packing lists.
4.0 Resources
4.1 Manpower
The following staff will be expected to supervise the installation works:
- Construction Manager
- Project Manager
- Site Superintendents
- MEP Site Engineers
- MEP Foremen
- Surveyor and chainmen
- Helpers
- Equipment operators
4.2 Material
- Materials shall be approved prior to procurement.
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- Incoming materials shall be inspected for conformance by the Project Q. The Engineer shall be invited to inspect materials for conformance prior installation.
- Relevant certificates of conformance shall be presented at the time of inspection with the Engineer.
- All materials inspections shall be recorded on the MIR (Materials Inspection Request) all major items shall be inspected for each delivery.
- Consumables and accessories need not to be offered for inspection except where this is a direct requirement of the contract or specification
- Equipment and Tools
- Water and spirit level
- Measuring tape
- Electric drill
- Screw driver
- Mallet
- Grinder
- Mechanical Tool Kit
- Scaffolding
5.0 Execution Methodology
5.1 Interfaces
The following interfaces have been identified which affect the works:
- Other MEP utilities installation.
5.2 Constraints
The following constraints have been identified:
- Handling / storage of materials
- Eventual protection after installation
- Ongoing adjacent activities.
Document Ref#. HAC-xxxx-xxxx - Rev. 01- Issued Date. 01/01/2018 Hassan Allam Construction HAC Quality Management System Quality Department
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- In terms of safety constraints, the following is to be underlined:
- Before to start any work, brief all operatives about the risks involved in the work.
- When any circumstances differ from this method statement, please inform the Construction and Technical Manager immediately.
- The emergency procedure has to be discussed and understood prior to the start of the work.
- Make a safe access and egress for the operatives before starting work.
- A reasonable safe distance (to be advised by construction manager depending on type of works and situation) need to be kept for other works on the platform like lifting works.
- For elevated working areas scaffolding to be safely executed, inspected and tagged by site safety team prior to use.
5.3 General Requirements
- Manufacturer’s instructions shall be followed for storage, where applicable.
- Defective / damaged material will be cleared from site and documented for any such removals
5.4 Preparation & Pre-installation Work
- Works shall not proceed until an approved construction drawing or detail is issued
- Safe access to work areas shall be provided prior to commencement of works.
- Materials shall be moved to the work area in a safe manner and shall not block access/egress from the site.
- Suitable mechanical aids shall be used where heavy loads are to be moved lifted into position.
- Such equipment shall be planned for in advance of works.
5.5 Co-ordination with Other Trades
- Co-ordinated drawings shall be developed to ensure that opening levels and locations for MEP Services are in accordance with approved drawing and / or site requirements.
5.6 Installation Works Preparation
- Check access is available to the area where installation is to be carried out.
- Check Materials to be used have been approved by the Engineer and are available on site.
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- Check work area is clean and safe.
5.7 Installation
- The manufacturer makes DX Split units detailed in schedule of Equipment (in approved shop drawings), and shall be installed in accordance with this method statement and as mentioned in approved shop drawings ensuring proper level.
- Identify the spot to install the evaporating unit as per approved drawings.
- Drill holes for refrigerant lines and condensate lines as per manufacturer’s recommended size and clearances.
- Install appropriate brackets, hangers, expansion bolts or anchor bolts (as per manufacturer’s recommended sizes) for the evaporating unit.
- Install brackets or floor bolts, and install the condenser unit.
- Install vibration isolator rubber pad.
- Install tubing and condensate lines.
- Pipe work shall be properly and neatly fixed and supported at a minimum of 2meter intervals and where possible should be run on galvanised cable tray.
- All pipe work to be tagged with ID number (Condensing Unit ref) at 3-meter intervals.
- Pipe support must not restrict expansion or contraction and every 15 meters in risers an expansion loop should be done.
- Mount the evaporating unit on the evaporator bracket.
- Fit the condensate and refrigerant lines. Make sure fittings and tubing’s are clean and dry (free from oil, grease, dust and dirt).
- Wire the system as per diagram/drawing.
- Evacuate the system, test for leaks, check for moisture and charge refrigerant adequately (if needed).
6.0 HSE Requirements
- The Works Engineer is responsible to brief and organize the training for the workers with support and in coordination with the Safety Team, the Construction Manager and the Supervisor. A toolbox needs to be held once per week with different subject and 5-minute pre task trainings before every start of the works. All trainings need to be documented. Forms are Document Ref#. HAC-xxxx-xxxx - Rev. 01- Issued Date. 01/01/2018 Hassan Allam Construction HAC Quality Management System Quality Department
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available with the Safety team. Pre task briefing must be held by the Works Engineer with the worker’s every time before to start the work and the following questions need to be asked and action to be taken:
- Tell men tasks in steps.
- Who does what?
- What are the hazards and risks?
- Which measures to take?
- Which PPE to wear and does everybody have the suitable PPE.
- Does everyone understand his job?
- What went wrong yesterday what can be improved today?
- Plastic caps shall be installed on all protruding bars (if any).
- In addition to the mandatory site PPE, PPE shall be adapted considering the protection against product used such as glue for all workers in contact with these products.
6.1 Access
- General access for vehicles to the working area is the existing site roads within the construction area.
- Proper pedestrian access shall be ensured within the site to ensure safe performance of the work.
- Safe scaffolding access shall be ensured to carry out the installation work on elevated platforms.
- Scaffold tags shall be placed on the erected scaffold structure to be used which shall' be inspected by safety team prior to use.
6.2 Emergency Procedures.
In any emergency, the following will be applied:
- A supervisor will establish the nature of the emergency.
- A message will be conveyed to the site office outlining the details.
- Site safety team and the doctor will be notified. '
- A specific procedure is established and issued for dealing with-fire on site. This forms part of the Safety Plan. Document Ref#. HAC-xxxx-xxxx - Rev. 01- Issued Date. 01/01/2018 Hassan Allam Construction HAC Quality Management System Quality Department
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- If a medical emergency occurs, then the qualified First Aiders on site should attempt to deal with the casualty.
- All emergency duty personnel will be adequately trained to fill the emergency response role.
- Emergency procedures form part of the induction training so that all concerned are clear as to the action
