MST For EARTHING SYSTEM

The Engineer: The Employer: The Project Manager: The Contractor:
Construction, Completion, Testing & Commissioning Including Remedying of all Defects of

Movenpick Resort Hotel, Al Marjan, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
DOCUMENT NO. TITLE REVISION NO.

METHOD STATEMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF 00
TS-AAC-MHR-0125 BELOW GROUND UPVC DRAINAGE PIPES
METHOD STATEMENT FOR

INSTALLATION OF EARTHING
PROTECTION SYSTEM
NAME DESIGNATION SIGNTURE DATE
PREPARED BY: Eng: AKRAM AL BANA
REVIEWED BY:
REVIEWED BY: 29/08/2019
APPROVED BY: 29/08/2019
ATKINS NAME DESIGNATION SIGNTURE DATE
APPROVED BY
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1. PURPOSE
Purpose of this method statement is to explain the methodology carrying out for the
installation of Below Ground UPVC Drainage Pipes at the Movenpick hotel and resort
project. To ensure that the installation Works and all related activities are executed in
accordance with the Contract and Health, Safety and Environment requirements. This
method statement shall provide guidance during operation of the work.
2. SCOPE
The scope of this method statement describes a work explanation of the method to be
carried out for installation of Below Ground UPVC Drainage Pipes at Movenpick hotel and
resort project to ensure that during the entire execution stage, the work is done in line with
good engineering practices and in compliance with engineering standard practices, project
specifications & standards
This method statement shall be applicable to all works related to Below Ground UPVC
Drainage Pipes installation for Hotel Building, Chalets, Beach grill & Beach Restaurant
3. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS / REFERENCES
3.1. All NOC’s obtained from RAK Municipality, Etisalat, FEWA, Al Marjan
3.2. Approved shop drawings
3.3. Project Specifications(electrical) (Spec Ref: 260526)
3.4. Manufactures Recommendations
3.5. Authority Safety Specifications for the MEP Activities
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4. DEFENITIONS & ABBREVIATIONS
4.1. Client
4.2. Project Management
4.3. Engineer Construction & Development
4.4. Main Contractor Construction & Development
4.5. AACD Ras AL Khaimah
4.6. RAK Project Manager
4.7. PM Quality Manager
4.8. QM Construction Manager
4.9. CM Project Engineer
4.10. PE Site Engineer
4.11. SE Safety Manager
4.12. SM Method Statement
4.13. MS Quality Plan
4.14. QP Work Inspection Request
4.15. WIR Non-Conformance Notification
4.16. NCN Approved Detail Drawings
4.17. ADD Issued For Construction
4.18. IFC Check List
4.19. CL Risk Assessment
4.20. RA Material Submittal
4.21. MS Tool Box Talk
4.22. TBT Job Safety Analysis
4.23. JSA Pre-Task Briefings
4.24. PTB Health, Safety & Environment
4.25. HSE Method Statement
4.26. MST Personal Protective Equipment
4.27. PPE
5. CONTROL MEASURES
5.1 Ensure all permissions and consents have been obtained.

5.2 Ensure approval status of this Method Statement has received status “B” or
“A”.
5.3 Ensure maintain a system of records that permit verification of any issued
5.4 Report before and after work.
5.5 Prepare any necessary Toolbox talks.
5.6 Ensure the Wok notification have been raised.
5.7 Ensure the Civil inspections have been completed and approved.
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5.8 Ensure the Material inspection have been done and passed
5.9 Site briefings will be undertaken to induct all operatives in the detail of this
method statement.
6. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE:
a. STORAGE
1. All material received shall be inspected, handled and neatly stored in a
designated place.
2. They shall not be stored under direct sun light to avoid ultra violet degradation.
3. Any damaged material shall be removed from site.
b. PRELIMINARY ACTIVITIES / APPROVALS:

1. All Required Material approval documents for earhing system are submitted to
the engineer(consultant) for approval
2. Shop drawings to be submitted to the engineer(consultant) for approval
3. Inspect the work location to identify all hazards and to ensure residual risks are
acceptable then complete the Risk Assessment sheet
c. PRE-INSTALLATION ACTIVITIES:
1. Make sure all material has been approved by the consultant.
2. Make sure that all applicable drawings have been approved by the consultant
3. Barricade the working area and Install temporary signage for work in progress
4. Ensure Proper access to and from work area to be provided
5. Identify site obstruction to be removed or relocated in-case if found within the
work area
6. Ensure necessary Recourses in terms of labor, plant, Equipment and Tools are
arranged to carry out the Installation works
7. Discuss Method Statement I Task Sheets with all concerned parties.
8. Ensure the operatives are trained on Method Statement.
9. Ensure all constraints on operatives have been identified and precautions are
taken.
10. Ensuring monitoring procedure are established.
11. Any damaged materials to be removed from site after consultation and approved
from the concerned person.
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d. INSTALLATION ACTIVITIES
1. Prior to start of work, supervisor and engineer for execution of this activity shall
ensure that latest approved shop drawings are available at site.
2. All excavation and levelling shall be done by main contractor as per the
specification, normal practice and approved shop drawing. Will coordinate for
the proper levelling of the sand and back filling.
3. Earthing Protection system shall be efficiently bonded back to all main

switchboards by using approved materials.
4. The whole of the earthing and bonding shall be installed and tested in
accordance with the requirements of the authority requirement, IEE wiring
regulations and specifications.
5. Cross section of all earthing conductors shall be maintained as per specification

and authority requirement.
6. Remove non-conductive coatings from threads or other contact surfaces to

ensure good electrical continuity.
7. Protect all exposed grounding conductors from mechanical damage.
8. The earth bars shall be connected through insulated copper conductor 150mm ²
to a separate, earth pits with removable concrete covers in ground floor as per
approved shop drawings.
9. All switchboards, metal conduits, trunking system, cable trays, enclosures, light
fittings and cable sheaths shall be bonded and connected to the earth bar of the
appropriate switchboards as Approval Shop drawings.
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10. Approved 20 mm solid copper earth rod complete, stud driving cap and a
conductor clamp, sufficient no. of rods of suitable length shall be installed to
provide an overall resistance to earth not exceeding 1 ohms.
11. All earth cables levels shall be coordinated with other services.
12. All paints and coating of the equipment’s will be removed from the contact
surfaces to ensure good electrical conductivity.
13. Raise ITR for inspection of Earthing Protection System as per approved shop
drawing and specification.
14. All the main panel boards must have a service entry current protection device
fitted in, as per the BSEN 62305.
7. QUALITY CONTROL ARRANGEMENTS:
a. All Quality control measures and site inspections will be carried out in accordance
with the approved Project Quality plan
b. Quality Assurance and Quality control of all aspects of the installation process must
be monitored at all times by AACD QA/QC Engineer
c. Following the installation of earhing system, AACD will conduct initial inspection
prior to submit a formal request for inspection (IR) by the client.
d. Request for inspection shall be prepared by AACD Engineer and shall be issued to
AACD for further inspection with Consultant.
e. AACD QA/QC Engineer shall co-ordinate with Client / Consultant to arrange for site
inspection and submit an (IR) 24 hours minimum before inspection date
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TOOLS & EQUIPMENTS
The following indicative tools shall be available on site as a minimum for the installation of
earthling protection system .
 General electrician Hand Tools

 Hack Saw Frame with Steel Blade
 Pipe Chamfering File
 Pipe Saw
 Wire Cutter
 Screw Driver
 Spanner Set
 Measuring Tape
 Markers
 PVC Cleaners
 PVC Solvent Cement, Lubricant
HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT
 The AACD Project Safety Plan shall be strictly enforced and implemented.
 All work activities shall be regularly monitored to ensure full compliance with HSE
regulations.
 AACD shall resource as appropriate the supervision of the works.
 Permits - Where required, permits to work will be provided prior to commencement of
works, Permits shall be issued by suitably trained and experienced HSE personnel
only.
 PPE – Mandatory PPE shall be worn by staff & operatives and additional PPE
according to the task
 Access and egress – safe and easy access and egress will be provided for materials
and operatives always. Where emergency routes are required, these shall be
determined and arranged, and instructions given prior to commencement of the works.
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 AAC supervision shall ensure that all material deliveries are coordinated, and all
vehicles are parked in a position where they present no additional risk to the public or
people associated with this project. Where vehicles are offloaded from public areas,
the activity shall be supervised, and a dedicated offloading bay/storage area shall be
provided.
 Plant - All plant / equipment associated with this activity shall be inspected prior to the
works commencing and at regular periods during the works to ensure that all required
certification is current and that the plant is maintained in a safe and suitably working
manner. The flagman needs to be controlled the plant /equipment
 Lighting -Continuously, appropriate and suitable task lighting shall be provided to
ensure the works can be undertaken in a safe and competent manner during work
shifts.
 Prior to using any machines/ equipment at site, ensure that they will be third party
inspected and certified.
 Housekeeping – Continuously, AAC supervision shall monitor the works to reduce as
far as reasonably practical the storage of rubbish, waste materials and debris at the
workface. All waste materials shall be removed from the workplace to a suitable area.
 Barricade/ Signs will be provided sufficiently and maintained, as precautionary
measures during the entire stage of construction, to protect the work, workmen and
safety of the public.
 Periodic preventive maintenance will be made on all equipment and machines.
 Places great emphasis on all matters of health, safety and environmental both in the
workplace and to the public during execution of their works.
 Regularly check the safety working condition is obtained prior to working.
Training
 AAC shall identify the needs for training and/or certification of personnel to ensure that
suitable levels of proficiency are attained and maintained to meet the specified
requirements of the project whereas the team of AAC shall:
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 Determine the necessary competence for personnel performing work

affecting its quality.
 Provide training or take other actions as to satisfy those needs.
 Evaluate the effectiveness of action taken.
 Ensure that its personnel are aware of the relevance and importance of
their activities and how they contribute to the achievement of the product.
 All records shall be maintained prior to these works commencing, a review of the
activities shall be undertaken in association with the operatives undertaking the duties.
This will identify where additional training over and above existing knowledge or
experience is required.
 This Method Statement shall be communicated to appropriate personnel connected
with the undertaking of these works. This is essential to the safe and successful
completion of the operation. The method statement shall be signed every time the
operatives are briefed.
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RESPONSIBILITY
A full and detailed description of the roles and responsibilities of all AACD staff is
included within the Project Quality Plan for the works as covered by this method
statement, the following personnel have specific duties.
Project Manager (PM)
 The Project Manager is fully responsible for safe, successful & satisfactory
completion of the all project activities at site
 He is the most senior person on site accountable to all occupational health,
safety and environmental matters for the Project.
 Project Manager to overview the work proceedings and confirm that the
guidelines are strictly followed, also is to ensure that the works progress is in
compliance to the norms stipulated
 He is in overall charge of co-ordination and implementation of the HSE Policy
to ensure that health, safety, environmental protection and welfare
consideration are always given the higher priority in design, production,
finance, allocation of manpower, provision of equipment, planning, work
practices and day-to-day supervision Promote interest, enthusiasm and
commitment to HSE issues throughout the project activities.
 Ensure that the work is effectively planned and managed including the
requirements to minimize risks to HSE matters to all employees and the
general public and adoption of appropriate HSE standards.
Construction Manager (CM)
 Construction Manager is responsible for the overall site operation and works.
He shall ensure that the appropriate procedures is followed by all the
involved personnel taking into consideration that all relevant shop drawings,
reference drawing, statutory bench marks and reference points and
methodologies are correctly utilized. He shall be directly following with the
surveyor.
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Technical Engineer
 Responsible for ensuring that the various submittals are timely undertaken
(materials, method statements, workshop drawings, subcontractors’ issues,
technical issues).
 Responsible for quotations as required {materials, subcontractors).
 Responsible for ensuring RFl’s are timely undertaken on behalf of AACD.
 Responsible for the distribution of documents within AACD site personnel.
Project Engineer(s)
 Ensuring that the project is managed in a safe manner and meets

the requirements of the project documentation.
 Ensuring that subcontractors and suppliers achieve the on-site required
standards.
 Ensuring the Client is satisfied with our performance.
 Ensuring performance measurable are delivered.
 Shall refer to the QA/QC Department and the HSE Department for advice
and guidance when required.
 Shall ensure that operatives comply with the relevant method statements,
Toolbox Talks and general site briefings.
HSE site representative(s)
 Assisting in the production of any health, safety and environmental

documents.
 Monitoring and controlling the implementation of health, safety and
environmental requirements.
 Undertaking audits and ensuring that corrective and preventive actions are
taken where required.
 Liaison with the senior site staff on health, safety and environmental related
matters.
QA/QC site representative(s)
 Carrying out phased inspections as required.
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 Ensuring that completed works are offered for inspection/approval to

external companies within specific dates/programs.
 Preparation of the ITP / ITCL.
 Ensuring that all required tests are performed and are in compliance with
appropriate specifications etc.
 Reviewing and ensuring that all shop drawings and material submittals are
presented to the appropriate bodies with adequate supporting information.
 Ensuring that materials are inspected when delivered to ensure they comply
with the various specifications.
 Maintaining a record of all QA/QC activities on site.
 Controlling and ensuring all measuring and test equipment on site is
properly calibrated.
 Controlling all non-conforming products or workmanship, and implementing
the required preventive actions.
 Ensuring that corrective and preventive actions are taken when required.
 Ensuring that the required testing is undertaken by approved independent
laboratories, and that all test results are reviewed.
 Undertake audits to ensure conformance to agreed Standards, Legislation
and project specific requirements.
 Ensuring that staff are aware of their responsibilities in respect of quality
issues.
 Assisting and reporting to the QA/QC Manager as required.
Supervisor(s)
 To ensure that all operatives and appropriate subcontractors have been

briefed as to the content of the method statement and the works.
 To adequately control the works as required.
 To ensure the works are undertaken in a safe controlled manner.
 To ensure all operatives are adequately training in their respective works.
 Reporting any un-safe practices on site to the AACD site management
team.
Subcontractors
 To undertake their works as specified.

 To work in a safe manner.
 To ensure all operatives are adequately training in their respective works.
 Report any un-safe practices on site to the AACD site engineers.
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Material Approved
 EARTHING PROTECTION SYSTEM (5189039-MAS-ELEC-4)
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The Engineer: The Employer: The Project Manager: The Contractor:

Construction, Completion, Testing & Commissioning Including Remedying of all Defects of

DOCUMENT NO. TITLE REVISION NO.

METHOD STATEMENT FOR

NAME DESIGNATION SIGNTURE DATE

PREPARED BY: Eng: AKRAM AL BANA

REVIEWED BY: 29/08/2019

APPROVED BY: 29/08/2019

ATKINS NAME DESIGNATION SIGNTURE DATE

Construction, Completion, Testing & Commissioning Including Remedying of all Defects of

DOCUMENT NO. TITLE REVISION NO.

3. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS / REFERENCES

3.2. Approved shop drawings

3.3. Project Specifications(electrical) (Spec Ref: 260526)

3.4. Manufactures Recommendations

3.5. Authority Safety Specifications for the MEP Activities

Construction, Completion, Testing & Commissioning Including Remedying of all Defects of

DOCUMENT NO. TITLE REVISION NO.

4. DEFENITIONS & ABBREVIATIONS

5.1 Ensure all permissions and consents have been obtained.

Construction, Completion, Testing & Commissioning Including Remedying of all Defects of

DOCUMENT NO. TITLE REVISION NO.

b. PRELIMINARY ACTIVITIES / APPROVALS:

Construction, Completion, Testing & Commissioning Including Remedying of all Defects of

DOCUMENT NO. TITLE REVISION NO.

3. Earthing Protection system shall be efficiently bonded back to all main

5. Cross section of all earthing conductors shall be maintained as per specification

6. Remove non-conductive coatings from threads or other contact surfaces to

7. Protect all exposed grounding conductors from mechanical damage.

Construction, Completion, Testing & Commissioning Including Remedying of all Defects of

DOCUMENT NO. TITLE REVISION NO.

7. QUALITY CONTROL ARRANGEMENTS:

Construction, Completion, Testing & Commissioning Including Remedying of all Defects of

DOCUMENT NO. TITLE REVISION NO.

TOOLS & EQUIPMENTS

 General electrician Hand Tools

HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT

Construction, Completion, Testing & Commissioning Including Remedying of all Defects of

DOCUMENT NO. TITLE REVISION NO.

Construction, Completion, Testing & Commissioning Including Remedying of all Defects of

DOCUMENT NO. TITLE REVISION NO.

 Determine the necessary competence for personnel performing work

Construction, Completion, Testing & Commissioning Including Remedying of all Defects of

DOCUMENT NO. TITLE REVISION NO.

Project Manager (PM)

Construction Manager (CM)

Construction, Completion, Testing & Commissioning Including Remedying of all Defects of

DOCUMENT NO. TITLE REVISION NO.

 Ensuring that the project is managed in a safe manner and meets

HSE site representative(s)

 Assisting in the production of any health, safety and environmental

QA/QC site representative(s)

 Carrying out phased inspections as required.

Construction, Completion, Testing & Commissioning Including Remedying of all Defects of

DOCUMENT NO. TITLE REVISION NO.

 Ensuring that completed works are offered for inspection/approval to

 To ensure that all operatives and appropriate subcontractors have been

 To undertake their works as specified.

Construction, Completion, Testing & Commissioning Including Remedying of all Defects of