Professional Documents
Culture Documents
EPC CONTRACTOR
PROJECT
DOCUMENT TITLE
Project Group Issuing discipline Document type Originator Company Serial Number
The printed version of this document is a non-controlled version. The current version is available in the software tool
for documentation management.
DWA-00-HS-MS-GNF-0001-REV.00A DEWA PHASE III 800 MW PV SOLAR POWER PROJECT
METHOD STATEMENT: LOADING & UNLOADING
OF OFFICE CONTAINERS, INSTALLATION OF
OFFICE CONTAINERS
The printed version of this document is a non-controlled version. The current version is available in the software tool
for documentation management.
Page 2 of 17
DWA-00-HS-MS-GNF-0001-REV.00A DEWA PHASE III 800 MW PV SOLAR POWER PROJECT
METHOD STATEMENT: LOADING & UNLOADING
OF OFFICE CONTAINERS, INSTALLATION OF
OFFICE CONTAINERS
1. Table of Contents
The printed version of this document is a non-controlled version. The current version is available in the software tool
for documentation management.
Page 3 of 17
DWA-00-HS-MS-GNF-0001-REV.00A DEWA PHASE III 800 MW PV SOLAR POWER PROJECT
METHOD STATEMENT: LOADING & UNLOADING
OF OFFICE CONTAINERS, INSTALLATION OF
OFFICE CONTAINERS
4.1 Summary
This MS will be outlining the sequences and methods of works intended for loading &
unloading of office containers, Installation of the office containers.
4.2 Methodology
Step Description
The printed version of this document is a non-controlled version. The current version is available in the software tool
for documentation management.
Page 4 of 17
DWA-00-HS-MS-GNF-0001-REV.00A DEWA PHASE III 800 MW PV SOLAR POWER PROJECT
METHOD STATEMENT: LOADING & UNLOADING
OF OFFICE CONTAINERS, INSTALLATION OF
OFFICE CONTAINERS
a) All lifting tools, equipments and ropes used for lifting shall be inspected and certified by Third
party Agency approved by Dubai Muncipality.
b) Lifting plan shall be filled up and attached with load chart shall be submitted during permit
application if the load exceeds 10Tonnes.
c) Safety officer will conduct tool box and brief the safe lifting operation before work start.
d) Before starting the lifting work, the assigned people must wear proper PPE and adequate
safety procedure must be implemented.
e) All employee and worker involved in the work should first undergo training or safety induction.
f) Project Manager shall employ an experienced, competent and responsible Foreman to plan
and execute lifting operations and rigger with third party.
g) Barricade the marked location scheduled for unloading and lifting operation with safety
signage’s.
h) To Provide safe work during mobilization and demobilization of office containers, there are
consideration which take according to weight of the container.
i) The site supervisor should prepare the site area to be clean and clear from obstruction.
j) Positioned the Crane near the designated storage area and steel plate should be place over
the landed of the crane out-rigger.
k) Attached the four hooks lifting gear with tag line to the hook attached.
The printed version of this document is a non-controlled version. The current version is available in the software tool
for documentation management.
Page 5 of 17
DWA-00-HS-MS-GNF-0001-REV.00A DEWA PHASE III 800 MW PV SOLAR POWER PROJECT
METHOD STATEMENT: LOADING & UNLOADING
OF OFFICE CONTAINERS, INSTALLATION OF
OFFICE CONTAINERS
l) Attached the four hooks to the four lifting slot corners of steel plates, container and ensure
that the hooks were locked.
m) Lift one container at a time and unload at the nearby designated storage area.
n) The load shall be controlled by means of tag lines to prevent the load from turning or
swinging.
o) Repeat the process until all materials were unloaded.
p) Safety equipment must always present and ready for immediate use.
q) The weight of container is 5 Tonnes.
Confined Space - Confined Space Permit shall obtain and copy must be available at
site when the activities is being done under confined space area like cable pit etc.
Section 6.2.2.7 Confined space work of the HSE Management Plan must be observed
(and mentioned) Confined Spaces. Excavation and Earthworks must observed and
mentioned.
Work at Height – Work at Height Permit shall be obtained and copy must be available
at site. When the activities to be done above 1.8 meters, flat form or scaffold must be
erected.
Working During Summer Time – Working direct exposed to sunlight during summer
season shall not be permitted as directed by the labor law. Ensure to provide proper
sun shades, drinking water at site.
The printed version of this document is a non-controlled version. The current version is available in the software tool
for documentation management.
Page 6 of 17
DWA-00-HS-MS-GNF-0001-REV.00A DEWA PHASE III 800 MW PV SOLAR POWER PROJECT
METHOD STATEMENT: LOADING & UNLOADING
OF OFFICE CONTAINERS, INSTALLATION OF
OFFICE CONTAINERS
8.1 PERSONNEL
Dy. General Manager - Overall In-charge of the project and report to General Manager.
Project Manager
Engineers
The printed version of this document is a non-controlled version. The current version is available in the software tool
for documentation management.
Page 7 of 17
DWA-00-HS-MS-GNF-0001-REV.00A DEWA PHASE III 800 MW PV SOLAR POWER PROJECT
METHOD STATEMENT: LOADING & UNLOADING
OF OFFICE CONTAINERS, INSTALLATION OF
OFFICE CONTAINERS
Responsible for the site coordination and execution of the project construction.
Prepare technical document, material, and shop drawings submittals.
Raising RFI’s, IR’s to the client.
Preparing weekly look ahead reports.
Attending coordination meetings between client and consultant.
Transmitting client instructions to the project manager and the construction team.
Managing the QA/QC team, coordinating and assisting in all QA/QC documentation as per
project quality plan.
Establish and maintain a programme for the identification and assessment of hazards.
Assist in the investigation of every serious or fatal accident and dangerous occurrence
and
Recommend preventive measures.
Ensure that method statements, hazard analysis and safe work procedures for hazardous
Operations must be submitted before commencement of work on site.
Preparing Method Statements and lias with HSE officer for Risk Assessements.
Ensure that al dangerous activites are carried out under Permit to Work Procedure.
HSE Officer
To ensure that the activities are performed as to the project HSE plan so that the work is
at minimum risk to the construction personnel at site.
Coordinate and ensure with various levels of people at site to have a safe Working place.
To ensure that the work is carried out with minimum impact to the
environment.
To ensure and monitor the condition of machinery and plant and report any hazardous
defect to the plant department.
To investigate site accidents and prepare accident reports to the EPC contractor.
To provide safety induction program to workers, prior access to site.
To contact client associated personnel in case of an accident or injury.
Attend HSE teams meetings with the HSE manager and transmit instructions to site
personnel.
Prepare Risk Assessment as per project HSE plan
Ensure that all dangerous activities are carried out under Permit to Work Procedure.
Ensure that all training requirements are put in place (scaffolding, machinery operator
certificate)
To ensure the effective implementation of all Plans, Procedures and Forms included in the
HSE Management System.
The printed version of this document is a non-controlled version. The current version is available in the software tool
for documentation management.
Page 8 of 17
DWA-00-HS-MS-GNF-0001-REV.00A DEWA PHASE III 800 MW PV SOLAR POWER PROJECT
METHOD STATEMENT: LOADING & UNLOADING
OF OFFICE CONTAINERS, INSTALLATION OF
OFFICE CONTAINERS
Ensure that all equipment and machinery have third party certificate (when applicable).
. Report to Dy. Project Manager.
To ensure that the activities are performed as to the project HSE plan so that the work is at
minimum risk to the construction personnel at site.
Coordinate and ensure with various levels of people at site to have a safe Working place.
To ensure that the work is carried out with minimum impact to the environment.
Provide periodic tool box talks to labours on site.
To ensure and monitor the condition of machinery and plant and report any hazardous
defect to the plant department.
To investigate site accidents and prepare accident reports to the construction team.
To contact client associated personnel & relevant authorities in case of an accident or
injury if necessary.
Attend HSE teams meetings with the HSE manager in a weekly basis and transmit
instructions to site personnel.
Prepare Risk Assessment as per project HSE plan
Ensure that all dangerous activities are carried out under Permit to Work Procedure.
Crane Operators
Page 9 of 17
DWA-00-HS-MS-GNF-0001-REV.00A DEWA PHASE III 800 MW PV SOLAR POWER PROJECT
METHOD STATEMENT: LOADING & UNLOADING
OF OFFICE CONTAINERS, INSTALLATION OF
OFFICE CONTAINERS
To report any failure or malfunction of the crane to the lifting supervisor and to make an
appropriate entry of the failure or malfunction in the log book or log-sheet of the crane.
Riggers
Appoint a rigger in a workplace unless the person has successfully completed rigger training
course acceptable to the Main contractor.
Check the slings to be used for slinging the loads to ensure that the slings are of good
construction, sound and suitable material, and adequate strength and free from patent
defect.
Ensure that an adequate number of legs of the sling are used and that the slinging angle is
correct so as to prevent the sling from being overloaded during the hoisting.
Determine the weight of the load which is to be lifted and inform the crane operator of the
weight of the load;
Ensure that only proper lifting gears are used in conjunction with the sling.
Ensure that the load to be lifted is secure, stable and balanced.
Ensure that any loose load (which includes any cable drums, Drum stands) is placed in a
receptacle to prevent the load or part thereof from falling during the lifting operation.
Place adequate padding at the edges of the load which come in contact with the sling so as
to prevent the sling from being damaged; and Report any defect in the lifting gear to the
lifting supervisor.
Signalmen
Ensure or verify with the rigger that the load is properly rigged up before he gives a clear
signal to the crane operator to lift the load.
Give correct and clear signals to guide the crane operator in the maneuver of the load safely
to its destination.
Workers
Accepting individual responsibility for their own safe behavior as well as
sharing responsibility with their fellow workers and line supervision to look out for their own
as well as their co-workers.
Work in a safe manner at all times.
Complying with HSE requirements which apply to an individual’s work activities.
Keeping the work area in an orderly condition.
Wear PPE provided to them and inspect it daily.
Comply with work instructions and permits.
The printed version of this document is a non-controlled version. The current version is available in the software tool
for documentation management.
Page 10 of 17
DWA-00-HS-MS-GNF-0001-REV.00A DEWA PHASE III 800 MW PV SOLAR POWER PROJECT
METHOD STATEMENT: LOADING & UNLOADING
OF OFFICE CONTAINERS, INSTALLATION OF
OFFICE CONTAINERS
Supervisor / Technicians
Ensure that all activities to be done in accordance with the approved MS/RA,
Supervisor shall monitor site installation, conduct tool box meeting and discuss to crew
member the hazard of the activities to be done.
Supervisor also ensure that site installation shall be as per project specification.
Technician shall be attended and pass necessary trainings required for the job to ensure the
competency and to comply with the requirements of Contractor/Engineer.
Site activities / installation shall be executed in compliance to quality, safety and standard
requirements. Report to Engineer.
8.2.1 Equipment’s
8.2.2 Tools
Safety helmets.
Safety footwear.
High visibility vests.
Safety Glasses.
Page 11 of 17
DWA-00-HS-MS-GNF-0001-REV.00A DEWA PHASE III 800 MW PV SOLAR POWER PROJECT
METHOD STATEMENT: LOADING & UNLOADING
OF OFFICE CONTAINERS, INSTALLATION OF
OFFICE CONTAINERS
Hand gloves.
Ear defenders.
Welder face shield.
Filter mask.
Full body safety harness.
PTW Contractor
The printed version of this document is a non-controlled version. The current version is available in the software tool
for documentation management.
Page 12 of 17
DWA-00-HS-MS-GNF-0001-REV.00A DEWA PHASE III 800 MW PV SOLAR POWER PROJECT
METHOD STATEMENT: LOADING & UNLOADING
OF OFFICE CONTAINERS, INSTALLATION OF
OFFICE CONTAINERS
The printed version of this document is a non-controlled version. The current version is available in the software tool
for documentation management.
Page 13 of 17
11.0 RISK ASSESSMENT (RA)
A INJURY SEVERITY B FREQUENCY of OCCURENCE RATING
0 No injury 0 Has not occurred in last two years RISK CLASSIFICATION RISK VALUE
Minor laceration, wound (first aid
2 2 Occurs very seldom LOW 0---6
case)
More severe injury medical
4 4 Occurs occasionally MEDIUM 6---16
attention
Serious injuries, broken bones,
8 8 Occurs often HIGH 16---32
amputation etc
10 Loss of life / fatality 10 Could / has happened CRITICAL 32---40
C POTENTIAL DAMAGE / LOSS D ENVIRONMENT ACTION REQUIRED
Supervision, training, certification, method/risk
No damage, minimal costs (UAE Good
0 0 No effect LOW assessments, safe work procedures training,
Dirhams) instruction.
toolbox talks.
Competent supervision, training certification, Change
Minor damage, small costs (UAE
2 2 Minor effect MEDIUM method/risk assessments, safe work method,
Dirhams)
procedures training, toolbox talks. mitigate
Spillage,noise,wat
Competent supervision, training certification, Change
Med damage, stoppage (On site Serious effect er, dust/ vapours/
4 4 HIGH method/risk assessments, safe work method,
repair) medium cost (UAE Dirhams) (Short term) faun and flora
procedures training, toolbox talks. mitigate.
Very serious
Close competent supervision, training Intolerable,
8 More serious damage 8 effect (Long
certification, method/risk assessments, safe change
Term) CRITICAL
work procedures, PJO’s, work permits, training, method,
Severe damage, long term Catastrophic
10 10 and toolbox talks. transfer risk.
stoppage, high costs effect
The printed version of this document is a non-controlled version. The current version is available in the software tool for documentation management.
DWA-00-HS-MS-GNF-0001-REV.00A DEWA PHASE III 800 MW PV SOLAR POWER PROJECT
METHOD STATEMENT: LOADING & UNLOADING OF OFFICE CONTAINERS, INSTALLATION OF
OFFICE CONTAINERS
Whom / Additional
Hazards Identified A B C D R Controls Responsibility R
What Affected Controls
Access to Accident with *Workers 4 1 2 0 8 Proper Supervision Site Engineer 2
working spot moving vehicle *Staff Provide the safe access to the site. /Foreman
area. worker and *Assistant Before starting the work tool box should be
staff. conducted.
Proper ppe should be worn at the site.
Moving vehicle Adequate Fatality 2 2 4 0 16 Provide the safety barricades as per site Supervising & Site Engineer/ 4
equipment Access Egress. serious\Minor requirement. monitoring Supervisor
injuries Apply appropriate signage and pedestrian
control.
Keep Area clean & clear of obstacles.
Maintain good housekeeping (remove
debris, trip hazards, site tidiness.
Flag man should be available.
Accessing the Accident Workers 2 1 4 0 8 Provide safe and egress to work area Supervision & Site Engineer/ 4
trailer vehicle to With moving Trailer container loaded vehicle should be in frequent monitoring Supervisor
site location vehicle worker good condition.
and staff Flag man should be available.
Environment Vehicle driver valid license should be
applicable.
Vehicle third prty certificate.
Authorised person should be operate the
trailer.
Mobile phone using while driving is
prohibited.
Comply with speed limit of 15km per hour
The printed version of this document is a non-controlled version. The current version is available in the software tool for documentation management.
Page 15 of 17
DWA-00-HS-MS-GNF-0001-REV.00A DEWA PHASE III 800 MW PV SOLAR POWER PROJECT
METHOD STATEMENT: LOADING & UNLOADING OF OFFICE CONTAINERS, INSTALLATION OF
OFFICE CONTAINERS
Working in Physical injury workers 1 2 4 0 8 Before starting the work tool box should be More awareness Surveyor 5
site. of the person conducted. should be given in Site Engineer/
Dont park the vehicle in front of the form of trainings and Supervisor
excavation. tool box talks
Maintain distance from the excavation area.
Ensure competent supervisión
Trained and competent operatives allowed
to work
Usage of Minor injury of Workers / Staff 1 2 2 0 4 Use proper ppe safety helmet, & reflective Supervision Engineer/ 4
proper ppe and the person. jacket. supervisor
signage Do not enter unauthorised person signage
boards. board.
Advance warning sign should be provided.
Usage of Obstruction to Workers / 4 2 2 0 16 Clear access shall be marked and sign Adequate training Project 8
mobile crane. the walk way / property boards shall be kept prior. should be given Manger/
major injury by Damage Check the mobile crane condition. Engineer/
the person. Vehicle third party certificate. supervisor
Depends upon the container use the sling.
Vehicle condition should be checked infront
of the hook latch should be there. Then only
belt should be locked.
This condition should be checked at the
mobile crane.
Check the third party inspection for web
sling.
Tag line should be provided at the both end
of the container.
Ensure 3rd party training certificate for
crane operator and riggers.
Proper barricading and signs.
The printed version of this document is a non-controlled version. The current version is available in the software tool for documentation management.
Page 16 of 17
DWA-00-HS-MS-GNF-0001-REV.00A DEWA PHASE III 800 MW PV SOLAR POWER PROJECT
METHOD STATEMENT: LOADING & UNLOADING OF OFFICE CONTAINERS, INSTALLATION OF
OFFICE CONTAINERS
Unloading the Manjor injury to Employees / 2 4 4 0 32 Before unloading the container underground More awareness Site Engineer/ 16
container the person, Property cable should not be there. should be given in Supervisor
/Installation of Damage Area should be cleared before unloading form of trainings and
Office the container. tool box talks
Containers. The maneuver will be leaded by the certified
Rigger.
Flag man should be available.
Tag line should be provided.
Area should be barricaded.
Unauthorised person no entry.
While loading the container keep the
support hallow block or wooden pieces to
load act on it.
The weight of container is maximum 5
Tonnes.
The printed version of this document is a non-controlled version. The current version is available in the software tool for documentation management.
Page 17 of 17