MS FOR OFFICE CONTAINER & EQUIPMENT MOBILIZATION & DEMOBILIZATION

GENERAL UNLOADING AND LIFTING OPERATIONS OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS / EQUIPMENT'S.

1. GENERAL

This document covers the sequence activities for the Office Containers & Equipment Mobilization & Demobilization, General unloading & lifting operation of construction materials / equipments at the project.

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2. PURPOSE

The purpose of this document is to follow proper methodology and to carry out the activities in sequence for the Office Containers & Equipment Mobilization and demobilization, General unloading and lifting operation of construction materials / equipments at the project.

3. SCOPE

The scope of the work method statement is to outline the procedure and work sequence for the Office Containers & Equipment Mobilization and Demobilization, general unloading and lifting operation of construction materials / equipments at the project. This Works Method details the followings,

• The requirements and procedures in mobilization of office container & equipment to use with Evonik utility supply.
• Responsibilities.
• Organisation chart.
• Manpower & Equipment used.
• Lifting plan.
• Lifting sequence.
• Roof installation sequence.
• Site Location.
• Proposed location for WEC site office.
• Roof Structure.
• Single Line Diagram.
• Risk Assessment.

4. TERMS & DEFINITIONS

• HSE – Health safety & Environment.
• RA – Risk Assesment.
• LM – Lifting Machine.
• LG – Lifting Gear.

5. REFERENCE

• Work Place Safety And Health Act 
• Work Place Safety And Health(General Provisions) Regulations 
• Work Place Safety And Health(Construction) Regulations 2007 
• WSH Operations Of Cranes  Regulations 2011
• Code of Practice on Safe Lifting Operations in the Work Places
• Code of practice for the safe use of mobile cranes
• Specification for personal fall arrest system 
• Code of practice for safe use of machinery 
• Code of practice for working safely at heights. 

6. RESPONSIBILITY

6.1. Project Manager 

• Undergone Project Manager's Safety Course and possess valid certificate. 
• Familiarize himself with the Company's environmental, health and safety management system and ensure its effective application. 
• Take prompt corrective actions to remove any unsafe or unhealthy work conditions and to maintain effectively such corrections made. 
• Ensure good housekeeping is practiced on site. 
• Ensure that environmental, health and safety is planned into all operations. 
• Review all working methods and process, both new and existing to see that all environmental, health and safety are met. 
• Act as Chairman to the site safety, health and environment committee and conduct monthly site committee inspection and meeting. 
• Participate in all incident investigation and dangerous occurrences incidents. 

6.2. Project Engineers 

• Familiar himself with the Company's environmental, health and safety management system. 
• Review any new or changes in processes, equipment and materials to ensure that safety, health and environment are not disregarded. 
• 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 by the sub-contractors prior to commencement of work on site. 

6.3. WSH Coordinator 

• Undergone Building Construction Safety Supervisor Course and WSH Co-coordinator Course possess valid Certificate. 
• Ensure that all rules and regulations as stipulated in the WSHA (Construction) Regulations are met. 
• Inspect and rectifying any unsafe place of work and unsafe practices. 
• Checking sub-contractors work to ensure compliance with the WSHA (Construction) Regulations. 
• Liaison with sub-contractors with respect to environmental, health & safety works undertaken by them. 
• Assist the Safety Manager, Workplace Safety and Health Officer and Environmental Control Officer in all safety, health & environment matters. 
• Carry out site safety, health and environment programmes and procedures. 
• Assist in organizing safety, health and environment awareness activities such as toolbox meetings, safety, health and environment orientation, safety, HSE promotional activities, etc. 
• Ensure that issuance of personal protective equipment are properly recorded and documented. 
• Coordinates and assures compliance with the Risk Assessment Program 

6.4. Foremen/ Supervisor 

• Responsible for the safety, health & welfare of all workers either assigned or not assigned to him but may be working temporary in his area. 
• Ensure that workers know safety, health and environment rules and regulations, follow safe job procedures and be aware of all major hazards associated with their work and work areas. 
• Maintain satisfactory standards of housekeeping in his assigned area. 
• Investigate all incidents to worker(s) and/or equipment in his area and assist Workplace Safety and Health Officer to put up accurate incident report on all such investigation. 
• Ensure that all workers working in his area use the appropriate personal protective equipment. 

6.5. Lifting Supervisors 

Undergone Lifting Supervisor Safety Course and possess valid certificate

Possess relevant experience in lifting operations for a period of not less than one year before the appointment as a lifting supervisor. 

• Co-ordinate all lifting activities. 
• Supervise all lifting operation by a mobile crane or tower crane in accordance with the lifting plan. 
• Ensure that only registered crane operators, appointed riggers and appointed signalmen participate in any lifting operation involving the use of a mobile crane or a tower crane. 
• Ensure that the ground conditions are safe for any lifting operation to be performed by any mobile crane. 
• Brief all crane operators, riggers and signalmen on the lifting plan 
• If any unsatisfactory or unsafe conditions are reported to him by any crane operator or rigger, take such measures to rectify the unsatisfactory or unsafe condition or otherwise ensure that any lifting operation is carried out safely.

6.6. Crane Operators 

• Undergone Crane Operator's Training Course and possess valid certificate. 
• Before the start of every work shift, to carry out operational tests on all limiting and indicating devices under no load conditions before any lifting operation is carried out and shall enter the results of such tests in a log book or log-sheet. 
• To ascertain whether the ground conditions, in particular the ground surface on which a mobile crane is to be operated, are safe for travel or any lifting operation; and if he is of the opinion that it is not safe for travel or any lifting operation, he shall report this to the lifting supervisor. 
• To ensure that any outrigger when it is required is fully extended and secured. 
• Not to carry out any lifting operation unless he has been briefed by the lifting supervisor on the lifting plan. 
• Not to hoist any object if he is unable to ascertain the weight of the load. 
• Not to hoist any load unless he has received a clear signal from a signalman. 
• Not to engage in any act or manoeuvre which is not in accordance with safe and sound practice. 
• Not to hoist any load if there is any obstruction in the path of manoeuvre and if there is any such obstruction, he shall report this immediately to the lifting supervisor. 
• Not to manoeuvre or hold any suspended load over any public road or public area unless that road or area has been cordoned off
• Not to operate a mobile crane or a tower crane within 3 metres of any live overhead power line. 
• Not to use the crane for any operation for which it is not intended, including pulling or dragging a load. 
• To ensure that any stationary truck mounted or wheel mounted crane is adequately and securely blocked while it is on a slope. 
• 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.

6.7. Riggers 

• Appoint a rigger in a workplace unless the person has successfully completed rigger training course acceptable to the Commissioner. 
• 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 stone, brick or tile) 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.

6.8. Signalmen 

• Undergone Signalman's Training Course and possess valid certificate. 
• 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.

6.9. Banksmen

• He will be in-house trained, with a whistle and hi-visibility vest.
• Assist in assessing the ground conditions prior to the entry of equipment/ machinery/ vehicle. 
• Use standard signals to guide the movements of machinery/equipment/vehicle at/to the location of works to be carried out.
• Communicate to the drivers/operators during the movements of the machinery/equipment/Vehicle.
• Station full time on site assisting in guiding all vehicular movements on site.
• Report any incidents/accidents to his immediate supervisor, sembcorp site/safety personnel    
• The movements of machinery/equipment/vehicle will be stopped during the absence of the banksman to prevent any incidents on site. 
• The operator/driver must be able to see the banksman during the communication process.
• The banksman must be stationed in such a way not to be in the line of fire (front, behind or in-between) of the equipment movement

6.10. 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.
• Attend daily tool box/pre-task meetings
• Inspect all tools before use and on a daily basis.

7. ORGANIZATION CHART

General Unloading and Lifting Operations of Construction Materials / Equipments.

8. MOBILIZATION OF PLANT, EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND RESOURCES

8.1. Equipments

• Lorry Crane with safe working load 10 tons.
• Transportation Trucks
• Personal Protective Equipments
• Electrical Generators

8.2. Tools

• Measuring and Leveling Tools
• Clamping Tools
• Hand held Tools- Spanner, screw driver, plumb etc.
• Lifting Tools- Belts, Sling, Chain Block, Hoist, Shackle, Ropes etc.
• Portable power Tools like Grinding machine, Drilling Machine etc.
• Stepladder & Extension ladder
• Nails for the metal roofing 
• Heavy duty hammer & half a pound 2” sized roofing nails
• Hand Saw 
• Scaffolding pipe.
• GI wire.

8.3. Man Power

• Project Engineer 1 person 
• Safety coordinator 1 person
• Lifting supervisor 1 person
• Lorry crane operator 1 person
• Rigger man 2 persons
• Banks man 1 person
• signal man 1 person
• General worker 2 persons

9. PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION

• All personnel delegated to the work would  have undergone the relevant mandatory and project specific in-house training
• All personnel would be competent for the tasks that they will be carrying out,
• Supervisory personnel will act as “vehicle commanders” by following and guiding the vehicle into and around the plant
• Please refer the attachment for the competency personnel certificates.

10. METHODOLOGY

10.1.   Preparatory Work

• Ensure that the document received bear the stamp “Issued for Construction” and are of latest revision.
• The documents submitted/referred with this method statement shall be considered as an integral part of this method statement and shall be read in conjunction with the same.
• Lorry Crane Safe Working Load is 10 tons.
• LG & LM certificate to be submitted.
• All vehicles & equipment to be used in the work should be initially checked and approved by Evonik / Sembcorp authorized personnel.
• Lifting Supervisor & Lorry crane operator will check & plan the travel routes prior to mobilization.
• Ensure travel routes & access to the job site is in good condition and free from obstruction.
• Check and confirm crane set-up positioning.
• Working area shall be barricaded with proper devices & warning signs to display.
• Unauthorized person are not allowed in the area barricaded off
• Workers shall wear appropriate PPE for the task.
• Safety Coordinator & Lifting supervisor shall be present at all time during lifting activity.

10.2.   Work Execution Method

10.2.1 Lifting Work:

• All lifting tools, equipments and ropes used for lifting shall be inspected and certified by WSH regulations. Activities shall be done according to the proper method statement for lifting and mobilization.
• Submit method statement and RA for review and approval by Evonik / Sembcorp before commencing the mentioned work. 
• Apply the lifting permit before work commence. Lifting supervisor will conduct tool box and brief the safe lifting operation before work start.
• Lifting plan (as per attachment) shall be filled up and attached with load chart and LM certificate shall be submitted during application for permit.
• Prior to Lifting Works, it must have an approved Lifting permit and Lifting Plan. Which indicate the type of cranes & lifting gears accessories indicated. The lifting plan must be attached with the lifting permit and display in the lifting area.
• Before starting the lifting work, the assigned people must wear proper PPE and adequate safety procedure must be implemented.
• All employee and worker involved in the work should first undergo training or safety induction with Sembcorp
• WEC shall employ an experienced, competent and responsible Lifting supervisor to plan and execute lifting operations. 
• Barricade the marked location scheduled for unloading and lifting operation with safety signages.
• To Provide safe work during mobilization and demobilization of office containers, there are consideration which take according to weight of the container.
• The site supervisor should prepare the site area to be clean and clear from obstruction.
• Positioned the Lorry Crane near the designated storage area and steel plate should be place over the landed of the lorry crane out-rigger.
• Attached the four hooks lifting gear with tag line to the hook attached to the tip of lifting boom.
• Attached the four hooks to the four lifting slot corners of steel plates, container and ensure that the hooks were locked.
• Lift one steel plate / sheet pile and container at a time and unload at the nearby designated storage area.
• Repeat the process until all materials were unloaded.
• Safety equipment must always present and ready for immediate use.

10.2.2 Roofing  Work

• Determine the roofing material required.
• Cut the timber to the precise length.
• Fix the scaffolding pipe using clamp in the container vane edge.
• Use stepladder to reach the top of container & hang up the hook to scaffold pipes to prevent falling.
• Lift up timber one by one and fixed using GI wire to scaffolding pipe.
• When the roof structure is finish, put the roofing sheet using 2” nails.
• Finally do proper house keeping. 

10.2.3 Installation of lightning protection.

• Bolt one No. of Air terminal in each corners of the top layer of the container.
• Connect the four air terminal each other with the use of aluminium tape.
• Connect the air terminal with copper rod in underground using aluminium tape.
• Finally do proper house keeping. 

11. HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT

• WEC HSE Manager shall ensure that the work is performed accordance to the approved Construction Safety Manual and precautions specified in the work permit.  He shall ensure that barricades, warning tapes, warning signs, firefighting equipments and first aid kits are readily available at the working area. 
• Tool box talk shall be conducted on a daily basis to inform the workers of the recent safety issues and incidents and to get feedback of any unreported unsafe acts.  Feedback will then be processed and resolved.

11.1 Safety Procedures

• Area shall be barricaded adequately with warning barriers prior to any lift.
• All Equipment shall be checked for good conditions before commencing the work.
• Unauthorized persons shall be excluded from the area.
• Lifting equipment capacity and correct load slinging will be verified.
• When lifting, the personnel shall not remain in the lifting equipment work area.
• Adequate standards shall be adopted for the construction of stages, planks, scaffolds, etc.
• Adequate caution boards and warning signs shall be provided.
• All lifting equipment shall have valid certificates.
• Only trained and authorized personnel shall operate the vehicles / Machinaries.
• All lifting gears and shackles used shall be approved type with valid certificates.
• Electrical installations and equipment shall conform to standards.
• Do not stand under suspended loads.
• On completion of job, the area shall be cleared of any materials and keep clean and tidy.
• Hazard analysis for hazardous operation shall be carried out prior to commencing the works.

12. ATTACHMENT 

• Proposed location for site plan.
• Proposed site office and worker rest area.
• Roof structure.
• Single line drawing for site office container.
• Certificates.
• Lifting Plan.
• LM, LG & callibration certificates.
• Appointment letter.
• Training matrix.

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