METHOD STATEMENT FOR

EARTHING SYSTEM

PROJECT: XXXXX
 Method Statement for EARTHING SYSTEM

CONTENTS

1. PURPOSE

2. SCOPE

3. REFERENCES

4. DEFINITIONS

5. RESPONSIBILITIES

6. EQUIPMENT

7. CONSTRUCTION METHODOLOGY AND SEQUENCE OF WORK

8. INSPECTION& TESTING

9. SAFETY & RISK ASSESSMENT

10. ENVIRONMENTAL & SUSTAINABILITY

11. ATTACHMENTS
1.0. PURPOSE

The purpose of generating this method statement is to define the procedure step by step to
implement the correct practices for supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the
Earthing System through the guidelines contained herein so as to ensure that the job
execution complies with the requirements and serves the intended function to a satisfactory
level.
2.0. SCOPE
This method statement refers to various work procedure contained within project control
document which explains and covers the supply, install, test and commission of Earthing
System at all relevant areas.
3.0. REFERENCES
The references are:
1. Approved material submittal (submission started).
2. Approved shop drawing (submission started).
3. Project Specification Section 260526
4. Project quality and safety plan.

4.0 DEFINITIONS

Owner : MOI.
Contractor : Dhabi contracting
QCI : QA/QC Inspector
ITP : Inspection & Test Plan
ITR : Inspection & Test Request
P.P.E : Personal Protective Equipment
HSE : Health, Safety and Environment
MSDS : Material Safety Data Sheet

5.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

PROJECT MANAGER

Project Manager shall be responsible for coordinating with all area engineers and
organizing the necessary resources and ensure the works done as per approved
procedure. He should manage & control all the activities & responsible for overall
execution of work.

CONSTRUCTION
MANAGER

Construction manager shall manage and lead construction supervision team/ QA/QC
processes. He will
Supervise / coordinate with HSE Manager to ensure that HSE goals are met in the
construction packages. He shall review contractor technical submittals (method statements,
QA/QC, etc)
 Overall management of site based activities and key liaison with Contractor’s site
management and
Responsible for coordinating and resolving interface issues to avoid potential delivery
delays.
He may ensure timely actions to resolve critical design and construction issues by
coordinating with consultants and contractors and recommending solutions and ensure that
the project close out requirements are implemented by coordinating with discipline
managers. He manages snagging and closeout process and interfacing with Operation staff.

SITE ENGINEER

He Shall organize and manage all the construction activities and overall supervision &
ensure that appropriate safety measures are in place and implemented. Any permit
required prior to commencement of the activity will be signed and obtained by him. He
will inform the foreman regarding any special provision like safeguarding of existing
facilities. Site Engineer shall be responsible for overall coordination and inspection of all
the works. This includes but not limited to notifying the Consultant and Coordination
for all Inspection Witness and Hold Points, prepare stage wise inspection reports and get
them signed by all concern personnel, filing and indexing the same.

QA/QC ENGINEER

He ensures that the requirements of this method of statement are adhered to during
execution of activity onsite and the materials delivered for installation and use during this
activity comply with the requirements of the contract specification and are as per the
approved and submitted material submittal, to implement the requirements of the
inspection and test plan for this activity.
He shall ensure that the works are inspected and checked internally before submitting to
the consultant for inspection and also to enforce the required inspection procedure and
requirements to coordinate with the main contractor during all inspection activities and to
provide correct notice for inspection of the works and also to support the project
management team in the implementation of the method and the safe working procedures
required on the project.

FOREMAN / SITE SUPERVISOR

Shall arrange safe working condition and supervise the workforce in all the activity so as
to achieve the proper and safe execution of work. He shall engage all equipment and
plants required for the job in consultation with the general foreman. He will ensure that
the workforce fulfils necessary safety norms.

SAFETY OFFICER

He in conjunction with the site supervisor. He will physically check and confirm that all
approved safety measures have been implemented. He will ensure that the toolbox
talks have conducted, work procedure & its risk has explained among the workers before
starting the job.

6.0 EQUIPMENT, TOOLS & MATERIALS

1. Drilling/pit excavation tools

2. Standard Electrical tool box
3. Earth Resistance Tester(Megger)
4. Multi-meter
 5. Measuring equipment
6. Earth electrode, Test kit (earth tester).
7. Fall protection equipment.

MATERIAL
Earthing system material shall be in line with the approved material submittal.

7.0. CONSTRUCTION METHODOLOGY AND SEQUENCE OF WORK

7.1. Handling & Storage
1. When material arrived at site shall be inspected via MIR, and ensured that the
materials are as per approved materials submittal.
2. Necessary precaution shall be taken for unloading, shifting and storage as
follows.
3. Storage of material to follow manufacturer’s recommendation and project
specifications.
4. Material shall be stored in a covered/dry space at all time to avoid corrosion.
5. Discrepancies, damage etc. found will be notified and reported for further
action.
6. Material found not suitable for site use will be removed from site immediately

7.2. Installation of Earthing System.

1. Check the location of earth bars as per the approved construction drawings
2. Confirm size of PVC conduit & Cu cables as per approved drawings.
3. Check that consultant approved materials are used for installation.
4. Check the site area is clean & safe.
5. Ensure that all materials to be installed are free than any damage.
6. Ensure that manufacturer supplied accessories are used for the
installation.
7. Connect ECC (Y/G Cable, size as per approved SLD) Cable to disconnecting
point of earth bar with suitable lugs located at equipment room.
8. Install the same ECC till the pit location through conduits / cable trays as
per site conditions. This ECC lead to be connected to earth rod after
installing the rods with suitable U bolt clamps as detailed in the earthing
layouts.
9. Locate the Pit as per approved Earthing Drawings.
10. Drive Earth Electrodes to the soil using hammer (if the soil is hard and
rocky – use vertical boring machine). We recommend vertical boring
machine to make holes for Earth Rod and back fill with Furse CEM after the
 installation of earth rod. This is to get better resistance reading. Contractor
can either use same soil or Furse CEM for back filling.
11. Check the resistance of the rods with earth tester using fall of potential
method.
12. Extent rod length using suitable coupler and drive deeper till achieve
desired resistance.
13. Resistance should be less than 1 Ohm for equipment earthing system & 10
Ohms for LPS earthing.
Earth Seal Installation (If required)
14. For Earth Seal Installation (If proposed). Install Earth rod as per the terms
mentioned above at proper locations mentioned in the approved Earthing
Layout.
15. Install bottom membrane seal - positioning installed earth rod at the
middle of seal. Tight the membrane seal with membrane spanner set
provided. Place & Install 50 mm Earth Rod tube seal positioning rod inside
the tube. Length of seal tube is as the raft height.
16. Place 400 x 400 mm wooden cut out on top of raft before casting the
concrete. This is for the installation of Earth pit in future.
17. Installation of Plastic Earth Pit: Make suitable holes on Pit with drilling
machine for cable entry & Looping.
18. Place top seal assembly on tube, place plastic pit, install seal pack inside
tube on rod.
19. Tight the rod seal cover, tight it properly.
20. Back fill pit sides with cement so that pit top shall be flush to the concrete.
A,Testing Procedure
1. Testing of earthing system for the project including earth continuity
tests in accordance with the requirements of project specification.
2. On completion of the installation of the earthing work, resistance of
ground shall be tested with megger and witnessed by the consultant.
3. Individual pit resistance for the Earthing system rods shall be less than
the specified 1 Ohm.
4. Record the values and tabulate readings in the enclosed format &
submit for approval.
5. Special tests for earth continuity shall be done and witnessed by the
consultant.
8.0. INSPECTION & TESTING
Prior to start of work
1. Check that the area is cleared by the civil discipline to commence MEP
installations.
 2. Check that all the applicable documentation has been approved by the
Consultant as mentioned below:-
a) Method statement / Risk Assessment.
b) Relevant shop drawings.
3. Check all the materials to be used are available & have been reviewed
and approved by the Consultant.
4. Ensure that the site has been declared safe to carryout installation
activities.
5. Coordinate with other subcontractors prior to start of works.
During the Progress
Check installations to ensure that works are carried out as per approved method
statement, approved shop drawing and agreed quality standards. Below mentioned
checks will be performed parallel with the progress:-
1. Material of approved make.
2. Levels/Dimensions.
3. Location as per approved drawings.
4. Proper jointing of conduits.
5. Overall workmanship on finished works.
6. Cleaning & protection on completed activities.
On Completion of the work
1. Ensure inspection requests issued well in time.
2. Ensure inspection performed as per ITP.
3. Review all documentation for completeness and correctness.
4. Ensure all test/inspection certificates available and complete.
5. Ensure the installation is 100% complete and ready for handing over.

9.0. SAFETY AND RISK ASSESSMENT

1. Safety precaution shall be followed in line with established project safety procedure.

2. Only experienced and skilled technicians shall be engaged for carrying out the
installation work
3. The people involved in the installation shall be use proper PPE such as safety helmet,
safety shoes, safety harness, gloves, safety glass, reflected vest, sunglasses,
coverall, etc. required
4. Supervisor will follow the risk assessment precautionary measures before
commencing work.
5. Safety officer shall ensure that all scaffolding and ladders used at site are having
duly signed tags.

10.0. ENVIRONMENTAL & SUSTAINABILITY

 1. Sustainability procedure shall be strictly followed at site.
2. Supervisor and sustainability officer shall ensure if any waste at site are segregated
and disposed of in designated dumpster/skip box.
3. For effectiveness of waste reduction, reuse the material wherever it’s possible
Supervisor shall ensure that to avoid the waste creation from the ineffective
handling of equipment’s/workmanship

11.0. ATTACHMENTS
- ITP
- Checklist
- Risk Assessment