LOOTAH BUILDING SYSTEM

Method Statement for Installation of Water Heaters

00 08.02.2020 For Approval

REV DATE REASON FOR REVISION BY CHECK APPROVED
Doc. No: - LBS-RC-EO001-MS-MEP-PL-0005
Contents

1. SCOPE............................................................................................................................... 3
2. ABBREVIATION................................................................................................................. 3
3. REFERENCES.................................................................................................................... 2
4. RESPONSIBILITIES........................................................................................................... 4
5. SITE PLANNING AND PREPARATION..............................................................................4
6.0 WORK METHODOLOGY & SEQUENCE OF WORK.......................................................5
6.1 INSTALLATION OF WATER HEATERS...........................................................................5
7. RESOURCES..................................................................................................................... 8
7.1 TOOLS & EQUIPMENT 8
7.2 MATERIALS 8
7.3 MANPOWER 8
8.0 QUALITY CONTROL........................................................................................................9
9.0 HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT (HSE)...................................................................9
10.0 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...............................................................................................9
11.PERSONEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT........................................................................10
12.ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES.............................................................................................10
12.1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................... 10
12.2 MITIGATION MEASURES.............................................................................................11
13. APPENDIX...................................................................................................................... 11
13.1. RISK ASSESSMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF WATER HEATERS. 11
1.0 SCOPE

The purpose of this method statement is to describe the procedure and methodology to be adopted
as a part of water heaters installation for the Construction of Bird Breeding Building and Majlis at
Ruwayyah Conservation. This document should be read in conjunction with the Project Quality Plan
and Contract Specifications.

2.0 ABBREVIATION

1. MS - Method Statement
2. RA - Risk Assessment
3. E/E - Employer /Engineer
4. PPE -Personal Protective Equipment
5. HSE - Health Safety and Environment
6. PTW – Permit to Work
7. EPCM- Engineering, Procurement, and Construction management.

Other abbreviations are within the document.

3.0 REFERENCES

1. LBS Safety Policy

2. LBS HSE plan & Procedures.
3. Federal Law No 8-regulation of labor Relationship
4. Federal Law No 24-Protection & Development of the Environment.
5. Local Order No 61 for Waste Management
6. Ministerial Decision No 32/1982 concerning preventing methods to protect employees
7. Ministerial Decision No 37/2 1982 concerning standards of medical care provided for
employees.
8. Code of Construction Safety Practice of Dubai Municipality (DM) Cop’s
9. OSHAS ,9001,14001 & 18001
10. IFC Drawings
4.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Manager: Shall be responsible for the proper execution of this procedure and to
ensure that works are undertaken in a safe manner as described herein, to the requisite
quality in accordance with relevant quality procedures and to the agreed timescale.

Safety Manager: Shall be responsible for the implementation of safety procedures on site
and to ensure that the Risk Assessment within this method statement is followed. He shall
assign a competent Safety Officer to enforce these procedures and to provide guidance to
the operations where applicable.

QA / QC Manager: Shall be responsible for the proper implementation of these procedures

and ensure that inspections and tests are carried out according to the relevant approved
Inspection Test Plan. He shall assign a competent Quality Control Inspector to perform
inspections.

Construction Manager: Shall be responsible for the site implementation of these

procedures and to provide all the resources from competent and trained manpower, tools,
equipment, and approved materials. He shall coordinate with the Quality Control Inspector
for inspections and issuance of Request for Inspections (RFI). He shall be responsible for the
safety of all personnel working on these activities.

MEP Engineer: Shall be responsible for the overall execution of works, and also responsible
for following all HSE and quality procedure.

Safety Officers: Shall be responsible for the implementation of all safety requirements and
to ensure that the works are undertaken in a safe and proper manner, all in accordance with
the approved Construction Phase HSE Plan, the approved method statement and the
approved Job Safety Analysis.

Quality Control Inspector: Shall be responsible for inspection and verification that the
procedures are properly implemented and that inspections are undertaken in accordance
with the approved Inspection Test Plan in a timely manner.

5.0 SITE PLANNING AND PREPARATION

 Ensure all the employees attend site-specific induction covering safety, environment, and
quality.

 Acquire approvals and inspection for plant & machinery to enter inside the site locations if
any.
 Any PTW for General works will be applied and obtained prior to works on site.
  All environmental control will be established in accordance with the Site Environmental
Plan.
 Ensure that all the necessary clearances from the Construction team are obtained prior to
start the work.
 Check that the shop drawings and material submittals are approved and verify that the
materials are as per the approved by the Engineer.
 Check that pipes are delivered pre-packed in standard quantities
 Inspect the pipes stored on a reasonably flat surface free from large stones or sharp
projections.
 Loading and unloading of pipes should be carried out by hand and use of skids should be
avoided
 Pipes should not be dragged along a rough surface.
 Extra care should be exercised in handling pipes to avoid damages.
 Check work area is clean and safe to proceed for the installation & testing works.

6.0 WORK METHODOLOGY & SEQUENCE OF WORK

 Installation of water heaters.

6.1 INSTALLATION OF WATER HEATERS:

 Upon confirmation of the correct model and size of the water heater, mark the
final location with exact bolts holes dimension on the wall/block with reference to
the manufacturer's product catalog.
 If there is a requirement for additional steel structure support, such as steel
channel or angle bar supports, mark and drill the correct bolts holes on the steel
support strictly according to the exact dimension of water heater base support
 Use appropriate drilling machine to drill for anchor bolts insertion on the wall with
a correct drill bit and fix the approved anchor bolts accordingly making sure that
all bolts and nuts are properly tightened, support are aligned and secured.
 Raise and install the electric hot water heater to the structure support with the
isolation pads to the inserted anchor or stud bolts. Recheck that water heater is
 properly and securely installed, all bolts and nuts are fastened and brackets
and/or support are rigid.
 Install necessary piping by removing plastic caps from the water heater inlet and
outlet connection nipples as per approved water supply drawing. Recheck to
ensure that all pipe, valves fittings and accessories are properly connected and
the direction of water flow is correct.
 Provide proper pipe support and/or pipe hanger to the associated piping, ensure pipe
support and hangers are secured. The potential steam water from the pressure safety
relief valve is recommended to correct to the nearest drain pipe or to any nearby floor
drain.
 Make sure to complete electrical work i.e. power supply, grounding, wiring and other
connection as required

7. RESOURCES

7.1 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

The following tools will be utilized to complete the works:
 Pipe Cutter
 Chalk line & powder
 Wire Cutter.
 Pipe Wrench
 Solvent Cement
 Drilling Machine
 Grinding machine
 Right angle
 Ladder or scaffolding with a platform
 Extension wire for Electrical power, etc.

7.2 MATERIALS

 water heaters (As per approved Material Submittal)

7.3 MANPOWER

The required manpower shall be reassessed for each activity. In general, the following Supervision
& resources will be in deployed:
  MEP Engineer
 Safety Officers
 Foreman and charge hands
 Technician
 General Labors

8.0 QUALITY CONTROL

 All delivered water heaters shall be subject to inspection and approval of the Engineer/
Consultant in line with the approved material submittal.
 All water heaters shall be inspected in accordance with the approved drawings.

9.0 HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT (HSE)

The Health Safety and Environment Project Management Plan institutes the overall mechanism for the
risk management processes with regard to the Project. Processes are implemented at the earliest
stages within the project cycle, identifying risk and facilitating an opportunity for the application of
appropriate mitigation strategies. As an integral part of the planning process, prior to the commencement
of any operational activity a suitable and sufficient specific assessment (RA) of the risks associated with
the works should be undertaken.

10.0 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 Starting instructions will be given by the supervisors at the start of each activity to explain
the methodology of works and to communicate safe working procedures to the operatives.
These talks are structured in a way to highlight to major risks involved in the activity and
the various control measures required in order to minimize the risk. It is delivered in a
manner such as the key points that will be remembered by the operatives receiving it.

 Toolbox talk meetings will be held for each crew, on group or employees, regarding more
general topics of the Project HSE Policy; for example, lessons learned, near-miss reports,
implementation of the requirements and message from the LBS management or
Employers HSE personnel.
11.0 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTS

All workers will be issued and trained in the use of the required PPE equipment to comply with
contract procedures and local regulations and will be supplemented with PPE as required by MSDS
& COSHH assessments. This will include but will not be limited to;

 Hard Hats
 Safety Boots with ankle support and steel toe caps
 Safety Goggles
 High Visibility Vests / Overalls with integrated reflective strips
 Hand gloves
 Face Masks

 A variety of mechanisms, such as method statement briefings and toolbox talks will be
implemented to ensure all relevant personnel is appropriately informed.

 In addition to their safety induction received at their arrival on-site, all the workers will have a
toolbox meeting in order to be briefed about the risks of their specific work task, prior to the
start of works.

12.0 ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

12.1 INTRODUCTION
As part of the development of the Organization’s Environmental Management System(s) the
significant issues that are faced both on-site and within offices or other facilities should be
addressed. This approach subsequently allows for a systematic focus upon the important
environmental aspects to be adopted which in turn facilitates prioritization of limited
resources

12.2 MITIGATION MEASURES

 Toolbox talks and care shall be taken to avoid excessive usage of water.
 General housekeeping rules for all operatives shall be observed.
 Stationary equipment e.g. lighting towers, generator etc. will have containment trays
beneath.
 Maintaining good housekeeping minimizes hazardous waste production by increasing the
likelihood that chemicals will be used before they expire and reducing the need to clean up
chemical spills.
 Hazardous substances shall be stored as per the manufacturer’s recommendation or as
mentioned in the safety data sheet.
 Hazardous waste shall be collected and disposed of in the hazardous waste skip.
 Spill kits shall be made available on site.
 Drip tray with a capacity of 110% shall be provided to control the chemical spill.
 Unauthorized personnel entry shall be restricted.
 Organize the work and setup tools and equipment correctly.
 Check all types of equipment are in good working condition.

13. APPENDIX

13.1. Risk Assessment for Installation of water heaters And Fittings