Method Statement-Dismantling of Glass Partition

PROJECT:
MDC-BMS HQ – 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th Fitout Project- IPIC Tower- AD

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Contents
Method Statement and Risk Assessment for Dismantling of Glass Partitionan and doors.......... 2
1. Scope ................................................................................................................................ 2
2. References ........................................................................................................................ 2
3. Definitions and Abbreviations ............................................................................................ 3
4. Roles and responsibilities .................................................................................................. 3
5. Contractor Contact Details ................................................................................................ 4
6. Method of installation ........................................................................................................ 4
7. Plant & Equipment............................................................................................................. 6
8. Manpower Requirement .................................................................................................... 6
9. Material Requirement ........................................................................................................ 6
10. House keeping ................................................................................................................ 7
11. Control of Safety & Health Hazards ................................................................................. 7
12. Training ........................................................................................................................... 7
13. QA/QC Documentation .................................................................................................... 7
14. Distribution ...................................................................................................................... 7
15. Attachment ...................................................................................................................... 8

Method Statement and Risk Assessment for Dismantling of Glass

Partition

1. Scope
This Method Statement provides the Control Sequence and methodology that will be used
during the Dismantling of Glass Partition and doors. The Method Statement would include a
Risk Assessment for each activity which lists out potential risks involved and risk mitigation
techniques for each activity. The method statement would help establish safety standards,
activity guidelines, and define roles and responsibilities.

2. References

 Contract documents

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  Approved Shop drawings and Material approvals

3. Definitions and Abbreviations

The following abbreviations would be made use of in this document:

 Client – MDC BMS

 Contractor – Centric Interiors
 PM - Main Contractor Project Manager
 PE - Main Contractor Project Engineer
 SE - Site Engineer
 SI - Main Contractor Safety Inspector
 SF - Main Contractor Section Foreman
 PQP – Project Quality plan
 ITP - Inspection and Test Plan
 MS - Method Statement
 MS - Method Statement
 RA - Risk Assessment
 MIR - Material Inspection Request
 WIR - Work Inspection Request
 NCR - Non Conformance Report
 QA/QC–Quality assurance/Quality control
 HSE - Health safety and Environment
 PPE – Persona protective Equipment
 TBT - Toolbox talk
 MSDS-Material safety data sheet
 COSHH- Control of substance hazardous to health
 NIOSH- National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health

4. Roles and responsibilities (Please refer to the additional chart provided

at the end of the document for contact details)
 Project manager (PM)

The PM will have the overall responsibility of the project for execution, Quality, Health
safety and Environment. He shall maintain the planning progress and co-ordination of
works.

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  Senior Project Engineer (SPE)

The SPE will be responsible for monitoring of the day-to-day activities on site, for
materials, drawings, testing & commissioning and allocation of resources to work areas
on site. They shall report to the Project Manager.

 Site engineer (SE)

The SE will be responsible for monitoring of the day-to-day activities on site, for materials,
drawings, testing & commissioning and allocation of resources to work areas on site. They
shall report to the PE

 Supervisor/Chargehand

Supervisor/Chargehand will be directly responsible for the day-to-day job at site, for
coordinating of work with skilled and unskilled labour or any other staff assigned in his
area

 Safety Inspector

Safety Inspector shall be responsible for the Health safety and Environment aspects on
site as per approved site HSE plan Safety Inspector will be present at all times of job
execution.

5. Contractor Contact Details

Name Organization Mobile Email

Raabal El Centric
050 411 4905 [email protected]
Amin Interiors
Chady Centric
050 662 6870 [email protected]
Joubran Interiors
(Please refer to the additional chart provided at the end of the document for
contact details)

6. Method of installation

 Preparation:

 Dismantling of Glass Partition

 Prior to the commencement of demolition works on site signage will be placed and
all unnecessary furniture and item will be cleared

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  Lay-out and put markings on the walls to be dismantled

 Material Handling

 Existing framing can be inspected and assessed if it needs to be recycled or reused

 Demolition will be done by a trained helper

 Removal of fixtures from the wall

 Remove doors and door frames

 Examine the glass panels to determine how they were installed. The installation
will dictate how they must be removed. Check around the frame to determine whether
there are any fasteners present, such as nails or screws. Look for any substances that
were used as part of the installation process, such as foam insulation. Then, you will need
to purchase the correct tools to have the fastener removed.

 Wear your protective eye wear and gloves before you begin. Make sure to remove
the joints that binds the glass panels to have the glass individually free from each pane.
Remove the panel by using glass suckers to get a good grasp of the existing panel.

 Place the panel on a trolley to be easily transported to a safe place where it can
be transferred to a secured A-frame.

 Remove screws from the frame of glass panels with drivers. Locate all the screws
and carefully loosen each of them free.

 Frame Removal. Prepare the perimeter of the frame by running the blade of a knife
around it. This action will allow you to separate the edge from any covering, such as
wallpaper or paint. Use the blade to start the process of creating the gap necessary to
remove the panels. Follow this by working a pallet knife along the line bordering the frame.

 Consideration shall be given to the location of premises containing sensitive

equipments, machineries, etc. so that restrictions shall be made for falling of materials,
vibrations and dust protection during demolition.

 Locate and mark safe by isolating all water ,electrical supply

 Equipment’s shall be effectively immobilized and gas and electricity supplies shall
be isolated.

 Temporary electrical services required for the demolition works shall be made in
accordance with HSE rules and regulations.

 Ensure good ventilation to get rid of dust

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  In case of observations of any unidentified services or cables during the process,
it shall be informed immediately to the company and work shall be proceed further only
after getting proper approval.

 A sequence of operations shall be established which allows the clearance of debris

on regular basis such that unnecessary overloads to the existing structures shall be
avoided and to maintain a good housekeeping.

 Upon completion of demolition work, the site shall be kept tidy and the surrounding
area shall be cleaned to avoid the accumulation of any dust and debris.

 The glass partition will be carefully transported to the storage area as specified by
the client and consultant to be reinstalled in the end after remaining works are completed

7. Plant & Equipment

 Scaffolding
 Step Ladders
 Hammers and tools
 Hand tools

Personal Protective Equipment:

 Helmets
 Safety Shoes
 Masks
 Safety Vest
 Safety Glasses
 Hand Gloves

8. Manpower Requirement
Manpower requirement like Project Engineer, Supervisor/ Foreman, Skilled operatives and
unskilled labour depends upon the approved construction program and site progress.

9. Material Requirement
 Hammers and other tools
 Cutting Tools

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10. House keeping

All work places where any site operatives are working will be cleaned from scrap materials
derived from their work, ensuring clean and healthy work environment as well as to maintain
free access and egress in the event of an emergency. Waste removal will happen in two
stages.

11. Control of Safety & Health Hazards

Implementation of Health & Safety procedures and checks shall be done as per contract
agreement and the approved site HSE plan. The safety officer shall carryout the necessary
routine inspections.

 Risk Controls: Risk assessment and their controls are carried out for each activity and
enclosed within the detailed section. Each Risk assessment is attached along with their
corresponding detailed method statements.
 All personnel should comply with site HSE Plan.
 All personnel should comply with corresponding Risk Assessments.
 Adequate HSE control measures should be provided as required in the Risk Assessments.
 All personnel should attend Site Safety Induction.
 Every site operative must use the required job specific PPE.

12. Training
Tradesmen performing the any activity will be experienced technicians. If deemed necessary
specific team/Individuals will undergo further training and awareness programs for this activity
by the Project/QA-QC Departments. Toolbox talks will provide general training and awareness
for each activity and also in health & safety matters and precautions

13. QA/QC Documentation

QA/QC forms shall be used to verify and maintain quality throughout the project as per the
approved Project Quality Plan. Checklist and ITP would be used to ensure that all activities
are carried out as per contract requirements and approved method statement.

14. Distribution
This document shall be distributed among the following parties

 Client
 PM/CM

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  Consultant
 Safety inspector
 QA/QC

15. Attachment
The following document is enclosed with this method statement:

 Risk Assessment –Dismantling of Glass Partition and Doors

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ACTIVITY IDENTIFIED HAZARDS WITH EFFECTS EXISTING CONTROLS ADDITIONAL CONTROLS

L S R1 L S R2 Action By: L S R3

WORK TO BE PERFORMED: DISMANTLING OF GLASS PARTITION AND DOORS

• Make sure a safe access and aggress are

identified.
• Arrange Safety Induction and mandatory PPE to
the drivers and helpers prior to start of delivery.
• Maintain the speed at 10km/hr. inside the site
boundary.
• Arrange trained signal / banks men.
• Collision Hazards resulting to • Isolate the loading/unloading area with warning
serious injuries and permanent tapes and signs.
disability
• Materials to be stored in location as approved
• Fire Hazards resulting to
serious injuries and fatalities. • Tools/equipment to be stored in lockable toolbox
• Flammable materials to be stored in fire rated
• Injuries resulting from
Delivery of materials, tools chemical store.
01 R improperly stored materials, 2 2 2 2 2 2 SE/SI 1 2 2
and equipment on site tools and equipment • Adequate numbers of fire extinguishers to be
strategically positioned in the area.
• Injuries from Slips and trips
• Improper handling resulting to • Emergency escape routes to be clearly marked and
back injuries communicated to all workers.

• Poor illumination resulting to • Ensure emergency lighting is provided in the area.

injuries • Area to be kept tidy and clear at all times
• Training to be provided on safe manual handling
and this MS and RA.
• Competent supervision must be present all times.
• Provide hand gloves and goggles to operatives
along with the basic PPE.
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ACTIVITY IDENTIFIED HAZARDS WITH EFFECTS EXISTING CONTROLS ADDITIONAL CONTROLS

L S R1 L S R2 Action By: L S R3

R • Whenever practicable, mechanical lifting aids (e.g.

trolley, pallet jack, etc.) will be used to alleviate the
requirement for manual handling.
• Musculoskeletal injuries such
as back pain, slip disc, tendon • Deploy adequate number of competent operatives;
and ligament injuries, upper lifting of heavy loads to be carried in pairs.
limb disorders, etc. from • Ensure proper grip while lifting.
carrying heavy loads
• Ensure safe access and egress with appropriate
• Foot injury (fracture, cuts) due lighting.
Manual handling, to drop off of materials
• Conduct training on safe manual handling to all.
transferring/shifting of
02 • Back and finger injury (caught 1 1 1 • Observe 25kg maximum weight limit per person. 1 1 1 SE/SI 1 1 1
materials, tools ,equipment
between) resulting from
and Debris • Competent supervision throughout the works.
untrained / improper handling
of materials and equipment • Ensure prompt use of hand gloves, eye goggles,
hard hats and safety shoes with steel toe.
• Injury while using a blade
cutter • Area to be kept clean and tidy prior to and after the
activity
Slip and trips due to
obstructions • Ensure area is adequately lit and free from
obstructions.
• Ensure safety while using blade cutter
•
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ACTIVITY IDENTIFIED HAZARDS WITH EFFECTS EXISTING CONTROLS ADDITIONAL CONTROLS

L S R1 L S R2 Action By: L S R3

R • Housekeeping crew must be competent.

• Ensure a safe access and egress to the work area.
• Materials to be stored in location as approved
• Tools/equipment to be stored in lockable toolbox
• Wet/damp sweeping techniques to be used for
general cleaning to control dust levels.
• Waste materials shall keep in designated bins.
• All the scrap materials shall be separated properly
and stacked safely.
• Waste management procedure shall be followed as
mentioned in the approved HSE Plan.
Housekeeping
• General work area • Regular cleaning (throughout the work and before
Slip and trip, inhalation of dust, and after of each shift) and removal of wastes and
cleaning
03 foot injury from unattended 2 2 2 scrap materials from the work area to the 1 1 1 SE/SI 2 2 2
• Storage of materials materials designated collection points and storages in order
• Storage of
to create a safe working environment.
tools/equipment
• Responsible engineer must ensure the work area is
safe prior to deployment and instruction to work.
• Provide adequate instructions for the safe use and
maintenance of PPE, safe manual handling and
ensures prompt compliance during the
housekeeping works with adequate supervision.
• Provide appropriate hand gloves, respiratory
protection, overalls and other personnel protective
equipment to the workers.
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ACTIVITY IDENTIFIED HAZARDS WITH EFFECTS EXISTING CONTROLS ADDITIONAL CONTROLS

L S R1 L S R2 Action By: L S R3

R • Only persons trained to use hand tools shall use 1 3 3

the same
• Only correctly maintained and inspected tools shall
be used
• Tag worn, damaged or defective tools “Out of
Service” and do not use them.
• Select appropriate tool for the works.
• Carry all sharp tools in a sheath or holster.
• Do not use a tool if its handle has splinters, burrs,
cracks, splits or if the head of the tool is loose.
• When handing a tool to another person, direct
sharp points and cutting edges away from yourself
• Hand and eye injuries (cut) and the other person.
from use of defective/blunt
Use of hand tools (spanner, tools • When using cutters, shears or other cutting tools,
04 screw driver, ball hammer, 3 3 9 cut in a direction away from your body. SE/SI 1 3 3
etc.) during demolition • Injuries resulting from use of
hand tools by incompetent • Do not carry sharp or pointed hand tools such as
personnel screwdrivers, scribes, aviation snips, scrapers,
chisels or files in your pocket unless the tool or your
pocket is sheathed.
• Do not perform “make-shift” repairs to tools.
• Do not carry tools in your hand when you are
climbing. Carry tools in tool belts or hoist the tools
to the work area using a hand line.
• Do not throw tools from one location to another,
from one employee to another, from scaffolds or
other elevated platforms.
• Personnel to be provided with all necessary PPE
(gloves, safety goggles/glasses, dust mask)
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ACTIVITY IDENTIFIED HAZARDS WITH EFFECTS EXISTING CONTROLS ADDITIONAL CONTROLS

L S R1 L S R2 Action By: L S R3

• Power tools to be in good working condition with

inspection tag and color coded.
• Only tools of approved standard will be used
• Damaged/defective tools to be taken out of service
immediately.
• Power tools should be double insulated. Safety
guard should be fixed properly in rotating parts.
• Only authorized and competent personnel should
use the power tools.
• Isolate the work area with warning tapes and sings.
• Loose clothing, jewelry and long hair to be kept
• Injures from use of power tools clear of moving parts
or by incompetent personnel • Select tools with lowest vibration levels.
• Ensure adequate ventilation in the working area.
• Entanglement from moving / Wear dust masks. Wash hands thoroughly after
rotating parts producing dust.
Use of Power Tools • Hand and arm vibration • Keep the lead wires off the ground and if not
syndrome possible then make sure the lead wires will not Power tools operation
05 (hammer drill, angle R 3 5 15 cause a tripping hazard. 1 5 5 SE/SI 1 4 4
grinder, power drill, tighter • Inhalation of dust procedure to be followed.
machine, etc.) • Tripping from trailing leads • Ensure an adequate power supply through isolating
devices in the Distribution Boards.
• Electrocutions / burns from
faulty electrical equipment • Use only industrial sockets for making the
connections.
• Fire due to use of substandard • Switch off the power tools & unplug the socket
tools when not in use
• Provide sufficient information and instructions to the
operator prior to start of work.
• Electrical cables and fitting in good working
condition and of an approved type.
• ELCB to be provided to electrical power supply.
• Qualified person to test all portable electrical hand
tools before use
• Adequate numbers of fire extinguishers to be
strategically positioned in the area.
• Emergency escape routes to be clearly marked and
communicated to all workers.
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ACTIVITY IDENTIFIED HAZARDS WITH EFFECTS EXISTING CONTROLS ADDITIONAL CONTROLS

L S R1 L S R2 Action By: L S R3

• Damage of glass panel • Glass panel should be lifted and fixed only by
due to improper lifting or trained persons.
job done by untrained
• Ensure that a minimum of three people per panel of
persons resulting to cuts,
glass are used to ensure the correct lifting
puncture, abrasion and
procedure.
musculoskeletal injuries.
• Glass suckers should be used to handle glass
• Injury to workers due to
panels.
broken glass panel and
property damage. • Do not force glass.
• Cordon off the working area.
• Ensure that the correct gloves are used (cut
resistant, rubber tipped cotton gloves.)

06 Glass panel removal R 3 4 12 1 4 4 SE/SI 1 4 4

 CENTRIC INTERIORS L.L.C.
NAME POSITION SIGNATURE DATE

CONSULTANT
NAME POSITION SIGNATURE DATE

Approved Approved subject to the following Not approved

COMMENTS