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METHOD STATEMENT FOR ABOVE GROUND TANK ERECTION
REVISION HISTORY
Rev. Date Nr. of sheets Description
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Table of Contents
1. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT ............................................................................................ 4
1.1. GENERAL............................................................................................................................... 4
1.2. ORGANIZATION.............................................................................................................................. 4
1.3. SCOPE OF WORK........................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.4. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATION ................................................................................ 5
1.5. ABBREVIATION ..................................................................................................................... 5
1.6. RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................................................... 6
1.6.1 Site Manager (SM) .......................................................................................................... 6
1.6.2 Construction Manager (CM).......................................................................................... 6
1.6.3 Site Project Controller (SPC) ........................................................................................ 6
1.6.4 QA/QC Manager (QA/QC) .............................................................................................. 6
1.6.5 Material Manager (MTM) ................................................................................................ 6
1.6.6 Mechanical Engineer (SME) .......................................................................................... 6
1.6.7 QC Inspectors (QCI)....................................................................................................... 7
1.6.8 Welding Engineer........................................................................................................... 7
1.6.9 HSE Manager .................................................................................................................. 7
1.6.10 HSE Supervisor .............................................................................................................. 7
2. MATERIALS................................................................................................................................. 8
3. ERECTION PROCEDURE ............................................................................................................8
3.1 Foundation……………………………………………………………………………………………...8
3.2 Bottom Plates…………………………………………………………………………………………...8
3.3 Shell Plates……………………………………………………………………………………………..10
3.4 Roof Structure & Roof Plate……………………………………………………………………….....14
3.5 Clean Up…………………………………………………………………………………...…………...16
4. WELDING.................................................................................................................................... 16
5. INSPECTION AND TESTING...................................................................................................... 17
5.1 Foundation Receiving Inspection ........................................................................................... 17
5.2 Orientation Check…………………………………………………………………………………...17
5.3 Dimension Inspection of Tank Shell……………………………………………………………….17
5.4 Local Deviation Check ……………..……………………………………………………………….18
5.5 Vacuum Box Test (VBT)…………………………………………………………………………….18
5.6 Air Leak Test………………………………………………………………………………………….18
5.7 Repair & Re-Examination…………………………………………………………………………...18
6. WELD INSPECTION ................................................................................................................... 18
6.1 Welder Qualification..............................................................................................................18
6.2 Visual Inspection of Welds ..................................................................................................... 19
7. NONDESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION (NDE)............................................................................... 19
7.1 NDE Procedure ...................................................................................................................... 19
7.2 NDE Operator Qualification....................................................................................................... 19
7.3 Radiographic Examination (RT) ............................................................................................ 19
7.4 Magnetic Particle Examination (MT) / Liquid Pentrant Examination(PT).............................. 20
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10. INSULATION WORKS........................................................................................................... 21
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1.2. ORGANIZATION
Site Manager
Construction Manager
QA / QC HSE
MECH. ENGINEER
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SUB-CON.
MECH. MANAGER MECH. MANAGER QA / QC HSE
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1.6 RESPONSIBILITIES
1.6.1 Site Manager (SM)
Site Manager is responsible for the overall erection activities to be carried out during
the project execution of scope of work and for implementation of this procedure.
He shall be responsible for ensuring that all recommendations from any incident,
Near misses are investigated and recommendations are implemented.
1.6.2 Construction Manager (CM)
CM report to SM and is responsible for overall construction activities, controlling,
advising and supervision the erection crew to see the job on progress with proper
quality, safe work environment and completion on time.
1.6.3 Site Project Controller (SPC)
SPC, he report to SM and shall be responsible for planning, and scheduling of all
installation activities on a daily basis in co-ordination with Site Manager and
Construction Manager. He is also responsible for monitoring and preparation of
weekly progress reports.
1.6.4 QA/QC Manager (QA/QC)
QA/QC Manager report to SM and shall be responsible for all Quality activities related
to the Installation of equipment including the administration of non- conformance
management in close co-operation with various related departments. He is also
responsible for the supervision of all related records / Reports and Quality Control.
1.6.5 Material Manager (MTM)
MTM He report to SM and is responsible for receipt, storage, and issue of all project
materials according to the planning and scheduling of Installation activities.
1.6.6 Mechanical Engineer (SME)
SME He report to CM and is responsible for the preparation of all
drawings, resolving all technical problems arising during equipment erection activities.
He is also responsible for coordinating with Company engineers / Supervisors for
resolving Technical Queries.
1.6.7 QC Inspectors (QCI)
QC Inspectors They report to QA/QC Manager and are responsible for all quality
control activities on a daily basis including the inspection at various stages (before,
during and after the execution of activities), traceability maintenance, preparation of
quality records.
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a. P i a n o chords shall be stretched out on the X-X axis (0o – 180o) and the Y-Y (90°
– 270°) axis. The chords shall serve the datum lines in arrangement of the
bottom plates.
b. A bottom center plate shall be laid on the center point, which had been marked
by stretching piano wires crosswise above the foundation (Fig. 1)
2) Arrangement of bottom plates
a. For arranging the bottom plate, care shall be taken not to damage the foundation.
b. Bottom plates shall be arranged, starting from the tank center toward the
Circumference.
c. Before start of arrangement, each bottom plate shall be marked to show the line
for the required overlap.
d. After bottom plate has been arranged in place, it shall be tack-welded to such an
extent that the overlap line shall not move.
e. Tack welding at the time of arrangement shall be kept to minimum and shall be
removed prior to permanent welding.
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3.2.2 Welding of bottom plate.
2) Welding of bottom plate to bottom plate,
a. The welding shall be started from the center of tank toward the circumference.
b. The first welding shall be done about 300 mm pitch and 50 mm long
c. In three-plate lapping Joint, the upper plate shall be cut off, and then
Hammered and welded 1n close contactw1th all lap Joints
welding sequence (back step welding method) as well as the distortion
Preventive jigs shall be used (Fig. 5 & 6)
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b. The flush setting appliance (metal clips) shall be tack-welded along inside of the
circular line at pitch of approx. 1000 mm and the first shell plates shall be hung
up and set at the position by crane, etc. In parallel with the plate positioning, the
plate shall be flush-set and temporarily assembled.
c. Temporary assembly between the first course shell plates and the annular plate
shall be fixed by the wedges and the metal clip guide and spacer. No tack
welding of shell plate to annular plate shall be applied.
d. After the erection but before welding, first course shell plates roundness, level
and plumpness shall be checked and adjusted to within tolerance. (Fig. 9)
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2) Second course
a. When the traveling scaffolding is used, the scaffoldings shall be installed as
shown in Fig.10.
b. Vertical joints of the second course shall be assembled with the match mark
which had stamped on the top of the first course in accordance with the drawing.
c. Vertical joints shall be matched accurately and retained in position with spacers
and key plates. (Fig. 11)
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d. Horizontal joints between first and second course shall be matched to centerline of
each plates and retained in position with spacers and stiffeners. (Fig. 12)
3) Third and upper courses
Third and upper courses shall be assembled in a same manner as the second
course.
The temporary assembling of each course shall be completed in the day, and the
maximum allowable numbers of shell courses to be assembled temporary shall be
third courses.
If required, the temporary wind girder shall be arranged with lugs and brackets at
appropriate height.
3.3.2 Welding of shell plate
1) Welding of vertical joints of first course
a. The vertical joint alignment shall be performed outside of shell. After the gap is
adjusted as per approved drawings and WPS, the upper base plate and shell
plate are fixed by using the strong back key plate and the ball pin.
b. Vertical manual welding shall be performed inside shell plate.
c. Remove Jig and upper base plate after vertical manual welding.
2) Welding of Vertical joints of fourth (4) to five (5) course
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a. After the gap is adjusted 3mm ranged by using strong back, the alignment shall
be performed by tag welding outside shell plate.
b. The vertical welding shall be done by the manual welding inside shell plate.
c. After remove the outside shell jig, it should be done the grinding from outside
shell plate.
d. Outside manual welding.
e. All welding joints shall be performed cleaning works.
3) The welding of horizontal joints between first and second course shall be made the
outside first and being the stiffeners removed. After that, the inside of shell plate
shall be welded.
4) Welding joints of third and other upper courses
a. The vertical joints of third course shall be welded before the welding of horizontal
joints between second and third course.
b. Assembling and welding of other upper courses shall be made as a same
manner as stated above. In principle, shell plates which are higher than 5th course
shall be assembled and welded one by one course.
5) Reference welding sequence for shell plates is shown on Fig. 13
6) The top curb angle shall be attached to the upper edge of the shell plate by
continuous welding according to the drawing. The back face of the top angle shall be
flush with inside shell plate.
7) Temporary Welding Platform/Welding Car.
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All steel fully bolted and welded construction C/W one top lifting point for lifting and
positioning and a pair of steel rollers for the manually sliding of the welding car on
the periphery of the tank.
The welding car is with non-slip steel floor board and bolted with L-Beam of 50 x 50 x
6 mm at a span of 500 mm for securing of wooden plank of 200 mm x 1180 mm for
welder in standing position.
Beam 50x50x6 mm
Roller
Wooden 400x1180 mm
Flat plate
3.4 ROOF STRUCTURE AND ROOF PLATE.
3.4.1 Assembling of roof structure (Fig. 16)
1) Assembling method may be used with block system and one by one system at the
same time.
2) After arrangement shall be fastened firmly by bolts and each other's, and then will be
assembled in each position at every member, welding shall not be done for further
level correction. The demolished opening shell plate shall be kept safe condition
after that all assembling is completed, dimensions must be checked by drawing.
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(Fig 16)
3.4.2 Assembling of Roof plates
1) Roof plates shall be assembled on the structure in the manner to avoid excessive
unsymmetrical loads working from the center.
2) Roof plates shall be hung up and carried on the roof structure by crane or other
suitable facilities.
3) Arrangement of the roof plates shall start from the tank center toward the
circumference.
4) Roof plates shall not be welded to the roof supporting structure.
3.4.3 Welding of roof plates
1) The roof plates shall be tack-welded with 50 mm pitch.
2) After completion of tack welding, it shall be skip-welded with 1000 mm pitch, and the
welding length is about 50 mm.
3) Welder shall be distributed evenly on the roof plates.
4) Thereafter permanent welding shall be performed.
5) In order to prevent distortion due to welding, proper Jig's as used for bottom plates
shall applied.
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3.5 CLEAN-UP
a) Remove all legs from the tank. Care must be taken not to create holes in the
tank bottom. Legs should be chipped or arced off – DO NOT KNOCK OFF.
b) Make all repairs and pickups on bottom.
c) Complete all overhead welding on the roof after complying with testing
requirements. Check the contract drawings for any special welding.
d) Plumb and weld the pipe support sleeve extensions (if required). The sleeve
extensions must be properly aligned with the sleeves when fitted and tacked into
place. Make sure and extension is not welded to a support.
e) Remove all burrs and grind flush on top surface of roof.
f) Remove all weld slag, weld spatter, arc strikes, loose scale, oil, dirt, sand debris
and rubbish.
4. WELDING
4.1 The production welding shall be performed in accordance with the approved Welding
Procedure Specification.
4.2 The welder and welding operator shall be qualified in accordance with welder and
welding operator performance qualification procedure.
4.3 Welding consumable control shall be as per approved Welding Consumable Control
Procedure.
4.4 Welding defects shall be removed and repaired in accordance with welding repair
procedure.
4.5 The reinforcement of all butt joint welds on each side of the plate shall not be
exceeding the following thickness.
Plate Thickness, mm Maximum reinforcement Thickness, mm (inches)
( inches ) Vertical Joints Horizontal Joints
< 13 (1/2) 2.5 (3/32) 3.0 (1/8)
> 13 (1/2) to 25 (1) 3.0 (1/8) 5.0 (3/16)
> 25 (1) 5.0 (3/16) 6.0 (1/4)
4.6 The reinforcement need not be removed except to the extent that it exceeds the
maximum acceptable thickness, unless its removal is required.
4.7 All temporary welds for jigs and fixtures and construction platform erection shall be
engineered and the welding sequence, welding requirements shall be confirmed to
applicable standards and Client requirements.
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The measurement shall not exceed the following tolerance as per API 650 paragraph
7.5.3.
Radius Tolerance ± 13 mm for tank diameter range < 12 m.
Radius Tolerance ± 19 mm for tank diameter range 12 to < 45 m
Radius Tolerance ± 25 mm for tank diameter range 45 to < 75 m
5.3.3 Shell Plumpness
Plumpness of tank shell shall be inspected after completion of all shell welds. Out of
plumpness in each shell course is max.3mm.
The out of plumpness measured for shell top to bottom shall not exceed H/200 with a
maximum of 50mm.(“ H” means the total height of the tank)
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3) Vertical spot radiograph in each vertical seam in the lowest course shall be done,
and satisfy the requirements of above 1)
7.4 Magnetic Particle Examination (MT) / Liquid Penetrant Examination(PT)
MT or PT shall be applied upon the following the component welds.
- Nozzle/Manhole to Shell welds
- Annular plate
- Bottom plate
- Roof plate,
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The acceptance standard of MT indications shall be in accordance with ASME
Section VIII Div. 1 Appendix 6, paragraph 6-3 and 6-4.
The acceptance standard of PT indications shall be in accordance with ASME
Section VIII Division 1 Appendix 8, paragraph 8-3, 8-4 and 8-5.
8 HYDROSTATIC TEST AND SETTLEMENT INSPECTION
8.1 Hydrostatic Test
Prior to the tank hydrostatic test, QC personnel shall ensure that all inspection and test
required by the inspection and test plan have been successfully completed. Hydrostatic
test shall be performed by filling water up to the maximum liquid level.
Care shall be taken the metal weather seal does not come out from the shell top angle
for tank.
During hydrostatic test of tank, roof drain valve of the tank shall be kept open and observe
for the leakage of test water into the drain system.
Tank settlement monitoring shall be performed throughout the water filling and
discharging.
The measurement frequency shall be as below.
a) Tank empty
b) Tank 25% full
c) Tank 50% full
d) Tank 75% full
e) Tank full
At least 24 hours after the tank has been filled to the maximum test height.
Test water shall be supplied by diesel engine pump from water tank lorry.
Water to be discharged from tank after hydrostatic test shall be throw away to suitable
oil field area.
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11 ERECTION SEQUENCE
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Grouting
Check of Foundation
Install and welding of Annular Plates
RT or UT
Install and welding of Bottom plates
Vacuum Test
Erection & Welding of 1st - last course
shell
NDE
Assembling of Roof Structure
Erection & Welding of Roof plate
Vacuum Test
Installation of Appurtenances
Installation of Heating Coil Support
for Tank Inside
Hydrostatic Test
Internal Painting
External Painting
Insulation
Calibration & Tank Inside Cathodic
Protection System Power On
Final Inspection
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Rigging capacity charts shall conform to the appropriate standard capacity ratings.
Spreader Bars – are required to be certified and rated for capacity at working spans
and shall be clearly marked with their weight. This weight shall be added to the total lift
calculation.
The load must be attached to the hook by means of slings or other appropriate devices,
which shall be of sufficient size and condition.
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The single vertical hitch can be used to support a load by a single vertical part or leg
of the sling. The total weight of the load is carried by a single leg ; the angle of the
left is 90 ° and the weight of load can equal the maximum safe working load of the
sling and fittings. The single vertical hitch provides absolutely no control over the
load because it permits rotation.
2) Multiple Vertical Hitches
Two, three of four single hitches can be used together to form a bridle hitch for hoisting
an object that has the necessary lifting lugs or attachments. A bridle hitch can be
used with a wide assortment of end fittings. It provides excellent load stability when the
load is distributed equally among the legs, the hook is directly over the center of
gravity of the load, and the load is raised lever. To distribute the load equally, It
may be necessary to adjust the leg lengths with turnbuckles. The sling angles must
be carefully determined to ensure that the individual legs are not overload.
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Unless the load is flexible, It cannot be assumed that a three –or four – leg hitch will
safety lift a load equal to the safe load on one leg multiplied by the number of legs.
Each leg may not be carrying its share of the load ; with slings having more than two
legs and a rigid load, two of the legs may be taking most of the load while the others
are only balancing it.
3) Single Basket Hitch
A single basket hitch can be used to support a load by attaching one end of a sling
to a hook, wrapping the sling around the load, and securing the other end to the
hook. It cannot be used on a load that is difficult to balance because the load can tilt
and slip out of the sling. Ensure that the load does not turn or slide along the rope
during a lift, because both the load and rope will be damaged.
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4) Double Basket Hitch
A double basket hitch consists of two single basket hitches passed under the load in
such a way that it properly balanced. The angle between the load and the sling should
be approximately 60 ° or greater to avoid slippage. Lower angles, not below
40 °, can be adopted providing an anti-slippage device is installed.
5) Single Choker Hitch
A single choker hitch forms a noose in the rope that tightens as the load is lifted.
Because it does not provide full 360° contact with the load, it should not be used to
lift loose bundles form which material can fall or loads that are difficult to balance.
The single chocker can also be doubled up as shown, to provide twice the capacity
or to turn a load.
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6) Double Choker Hitch
A double choker hitch consists of two single chocker attached to the load and spread
to provide load stability. Like the single choker, they do not grip the load completely,
but because the load is less likely to tip, they are better suited for handling bundles,
pipes, rods, etc.
12.4 Rigging Material Selection
Fibre Rope Slings
Fibre rope slings are preferred for some applications because they are pliant, they
grip the load well, and they do not mar the surface of the load, they should only be
used on light loads, however, and must not be used on object that have sharp
edges capable of cutting the rope, or in applications where will be exposed to high
temperatures, severe abrasion or acids.
Synthetic Webbing Slings
Synthetic webbing slings have a number of advantages for rigging purpose;
Their relative softness and width, as compared to fibre rope, wire rope or chain
sling, mean they have much less tendency to mar or scratch finely machined,
highly polished or painted surface, or to crush fragile objects.
Because of their flexibility, they tend to mold themselves to the shape of the
load.
They are not affected by moisture and certain chemicals.
Synthetic webbing slings are non-sparking and can be used safety in
explosive atmospheres.
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Chain slings find application in those areas where the primary requirements are
ruggedness and resistance to abrasion and high temperatures.
The only chain suitable for overhead lifting is fabricated from alloy steel and identified
by a letter, usually A or 8, marked on each link.
Wire Rope Slings
Steel wire rope slings have several advantages for lifting materials
Great strength and a minimum of weight are combined with flexibility. The breaking
of outer wires of impending failure. Reserve strength is provided because the inner
wires are protected by the outer wires and possess sufficient strength to carry the
load if a reasonable factor of safety is allowed for the sling.
Wire rope slings must be carefully selected for the application and service in which
they are to be placed. Refer to the learning package on wire rope for the appropriate
procedures and precautions.
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All wire rope slings should be made of improved plow steel and should have independent wire
rope cores to reduce the possibility of the rope being crushed in service.
12.5 Lifting and Handling Equipment Selection
Ensure that the crane and other lifting equipment have a minimum Safety Working
Load (SWL) in excess of the equipment weight.
All handling activities must be performed with extreme care and by qualified personnel. Basically,
13.CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
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Crane & Fork-lifts are very useful on construction sites for material lifting and handling.
However Crane & Forklifts can be a leading cause of accidents when they are used improperly or
operated by unqualified personnel. Close attention must be given to operator training, routine
inception and maintenance of Equipment.
General requirements
a) Only qualified and trained persons holding a valid Iraqi operator’s license for the item of
equipment will be assigned to operate said equipment.
b) Equipment will be inspected and tested by an approved 3rd party inspection company
c) The lift capacity will be clearly marked on each equipment.
d) Each equipment will be equipped with a safety cage or bars as required to protect the
operator from falling objects.
e) Each equipment will be equipped with a limit switch to prevent over-travel of the hoist and
relief valve to prevent overloading conditions.
f) Each equipment will be equipped with automatic reversing alarm.
g) Each equipment will be equipped with a horn and front and reversing lights.
h) The use of fork extensions is prohibited unless the extensions are approved by and
designed as recommended by the manufacturer and inspected by an authorised 3rd party
inspection company.
i) Equipment will be properly maintained. Equipment with mechanical defects will be
removed from service until repaired and records kept of all said repairs.
13.2 Electricity
Electrical energy is used extensively to assist in the construction process. Electrical shock is a
regular cause of death on construction sites.
Fatalities occur on both high and low voltage electrical supplies, the common causes are:
Unauthorized/untrained people.
Damaged/faulty equipment, Poor insulation
Inadequate earthing methods,
Not following procedures for isolation, Excavation
works,
Persons working too close to 'Live' services
Only designated electricians will be permitted to energize/isolate electrical supplies
13.3 Fire prevention
Fire prevention means taking necessary action to prevent fire and explosion. One of the most
important parts of any job plan action is to eliminate the potential of accidental fire and explosion.
When the potential of fire and explosion is removed from the work or activity, a major hazard is
eliminated. This prevents injury to workmen, damage or loss to property.
Normally, portable fire extinguishers are adequate on construction sites. Other fire fighting services,
such as use of fire-water mains/hoses or fire trucks will also be needed.
13.3.1 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
a) A multi-purpose class dry powder fire extinguisher will be provided for each and every work area,
they will be checked by Supervisory and Safety personnel everyday if used as equipment for a fire
watch and in other cases no less than weekly.
b) Fire extinguisher will be well maintained. Used or empty extinguisher will be immediately reserved and
replaced.
c) Fire extinguishers will not be used as doorstoppers.
14 QUALITY CONTROL
Contractor has a responsibility to establish Field QA/QC procedures including Site Welder control
in conjunction with the detailed construction plan, control all activities related to quality matter during
installation of fiscal metering.
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The dedicated Contractor QC inspectors shall inspect and record the inspection during installation
of works
Quality Control activities will be performed during installation of equipment in accordance
with any specific procedure as minimum;
1) WPS/PQR
2) Welder Qualification Procedure
3) Piping Pressure Test Procedure
4) Visual Inspection Procedure for Piping
5) Non-conformance Procedure
6) Notification Of Inspection
7) General Weld Procedure
8) Weld Repair Procedure
9) Storage, Control & Distribution of Welding Material at Site
15 HSE PLAN
15.1 General
It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that all its personnel, adhere to these requirements and
continuously strive to meet the highest HSE standards. The COMPANY HSE Integrated
Management System focuses on the delivery of excellent health, safety and environmental
performance during the design, procurement, construction, commissioning, maintenance and
operation of the projects. Specific attention will be given to those management processes for
identifying and managing Safety, Health, Environment and Operational risks. These will include
but not be limited to the management of:
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Safety and accident prevention
Plant and equipment integrity
Pollution prevention and environmental protection
Energy efficiency
Personal health and occupational
Physical security
Sustainable development
Accrued Dust
Contaminated Soil & Industrial waste
Exist pipeline Leakage
15.2 General requirement
The CONTRACTOR shall have an HSE Method Statement which satisfies the following
general requirements:
CONTRACTOR shall have an HSE Policy in place, reviewed and authorized by company and be
actively using a formal HSE Method Statement which demonstrate commitment to continuous
improvement and excellence in HSE issues and which satisfies all the appropriate elements of ISO
standards.
CONTRACTOR shall have a system to manage hazards in the workplace, which are associated
with the execution of the contracted activities, inclusive of SUB- CONTRACTOR activities.
CONTRACTOR shall have a system to manage environmental and health impacts of the activities
to be undertaken within the contract framework.
CONTRACTOR shall have controls implemented against the above hazards/impacts and, when
working at COMPANY controlled sites, those controls which are requested against hazards/impacts
identified already by the COMPANY and duly passed on to the CONTRACTOR.
CONTRACTOR shall ensure the use of trained personnel including HSE matters. CONTRACTOR
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2) Such situations demand adequate protection, with rescue and relief measures to handle
emergency events safely, quickly and efficiently.
3) It is therefore necessary to ensure that all persons on site and at camps are aware of what they
have to do in the event of an emergency and response procedure the responsibilities and duties
of key personnel must be made.
4) Analysis of the emergency response procedure must be carried out by practical training
complete with a program of regular drills and exercised.
5) The procedure, in addition to the duties and responsibilities of key personnel and individuals
shall also describe the system of evacuation, firefighting, rescuing, searching and tackling other
types of emergencies. It shall also indicate the availability of facilities such as location of
firefighting equipment, assembly points, exits and access routes and the procedure to
arrange assistance if necessary from any outside agency.
15.4 EVACUATION PLAN
In the event of a fire, explosion, bomb threat or the need to evacuate the plant, the actions listed
below should be followed:
1. On sound of the alarm, stop all activities and vacate the building or area without delay, by the
nearest exit to the muster point or as directed by client representatives.
2. Move quickly, but do not run.
3. Do not return to a work area to collect belongings.
4. Do not overtake others along the route.
5. Assemble in the designated Assembly Point.
6. Do not enter the building or work area under any circumstances until the all clear is given.
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SAFETY HELMETS will be worn at all times.
Waterproof, oil resistant gloves and safety spectacles/goggles will be provided and worn by the
operatives as necessary.
SAFETY FOOTWEAR will be worn on site at all times that provides protection to toes and soles.
HIGH VISIBILITY garments will be worn at all times.
SAFETY HARNESS AND RESTRAINTS will be used for all work at height where the operative’s
feet are 1.5 meters or more above ground and the working platform is not secured with safety
barriers on ALL sides.
All heavy plant movement will be directed by an appointed and suitably trained banks man who will
be readily identifiable.
All reversing of HGV’s and concrete wagons will be directed by a banks man.
No substance will be used without COSHH assessment and the user(s) being made aware of the
requirements by the piling foreman, the MSDS shall be kept at the work location and at the
emergency first aid/clinic point. (See attached C O S H H assessments for information).
Machine drivers will accept only EMERGENCY STOP SIGNALS from persons other than the Banks
man for the particular operation.
Spill kits are situated in the container in the event of any diesel or hydraulic oil spills.
At the end of each day, the piling rig is to be either packed away ready for transport, or drilled into
the ground (as per the operating manual) in the event of high winds during none.
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