CONTRACT No: 560-S28

CORROSION REPAIR AND PROTECTION WORKS

METHOD STATEMENT FOR

TANKS SURVEY USING MFL,
REPAIR AND INSIDE COATING

Rev. Date Description Prepared By Checked By Approved By

ISSUED FOR SINOOF RIZWAN YASSER EL SAYYED

0 21-05-2014
APPROVAL Engineer QC Manager Project Manager

Document No.:01-072-00
 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 PURPOSE 03
2.0 SCOPE OF WORK 03
3.0 REFERENCES 03
4.0 PLANTS, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS 03
4.1 PLANT AND EQUIPMENTS 03
4.2 MATERIALS 03
5.0. SITE PLANNING AND PREPARATION 04
6.0 WORK PROCEDURE 04
6.1 PREPARATION 04
6.2 INSTALLATION 04
6.3 REMOVAL OF FORMS 05
6.4 SITE CLEAN-UP AND RESTORATION 06
6.5 SITE WELFARE 06
6.6 ORGANISATION, RESPONSIBILITY & SUPERVISION 06
6.7 WORK FORCE 07
7.0 HEALTH AND SAFETY 07
7.1. RISK ASSESSMENT 07
7.2 ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY & HEALTH CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS 07
7.3. PROTECTIVE AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT 07
7.4. CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENT 07
7.5. INFORMATION TO PERSONNEL 08
7.6. EMERGENCY PROCEDURE 08
7.7. PERMITS REQUIREMENT 08
8.0 ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES 08
8.1. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT 08
9.0 QUALITY CONTROL 09
9.1. CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENTS 09
9.2. CRITICAL WORKS 09
9.3. INSPECTION AND TESTING 09
9.4. REQUEST FOR INSPECTION (RFI) 09
9.5. FOLLOW UP AND EVALUATION 09
9.6 BEFORE CONCRETING 09
9.7 DURING AND AFTER CONCRETING 09
10.0 SAFETY ACTION PLAN 10
11.0 CONFIRMATION OF INSTRUCTIONS TO OPERATIVES 10
12.0 APPENDICES 10

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1.0 PURPOSE
The intent of this document is to provide a complete Method Statement for the use of materials,
equipment, tools and plants; it includes the manpower and construction methodology in compliance
with RC requirements, drawings and technical specification with safety measures and quality control.
2.0 SCOPE OF WORK
The Royal Commission has identified 22 irrigation water tanks under said contract for repair and
coating which are located throughout the Jubail Industrial City. The Tanks are circular in section. Some
of them are made of complete steel while some are constructed of reinforced concrete floor and steel
shell. Due to aging, the internal surface of the tanks needs to be analyzed by magnetic flux leakage
technique followed by ultrasound technique for plate thickness. The patch repair of floor plates after
survey report is approved by RC and coating of internal surfaces of the tanks is also included in the
scope of work.
Refer Appendix-3 for the list of sites and Tanks details where the work is to be carried out.
3.0 REFERENCES
The following documents has mainly been used as reference in the preparation of this Method
Statement
 CONTRACT DOCUMENT
 APPROVED CONSTRUCTION EH&S PLAN (CODE-1)
 METHOD STATEMENT FOR CONFINED SPACE (CODE-1)
 RC IFC 560-801-20TY-CE-002
 RC IFC 560-801-20TY-CE-029: LOCATION PLAN AND AS BUILD DETAILS OF STEEL TANKS
 RC IFC 560-801-20TY-CE-030 : REPAIR DETAILS OF STEEL TANKS
 RC GLS SEC. 09960 HIGH-PERFORMANCE COATINGS
 RC GLS SEC 05120 STRUCTURAL STEEL
 RC GLS SEC 05540 FLOOR PLATES

4.0 PLANT, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

4.1 List of Equipment
1. MFL Instrument
2. Total Station
3. Level machine
4. Generator Set
5. Concrete Grinder
6. Air Blower
7. Welding Plant
8. Air Compressor
9. Exhaust Fans
10. Ventilation Fans and Shoots
11. SCBA
12. Fire Extinguishers
13. Potable Welding Machine
Permits to be attained

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1. Encroachment Permit
2. Work Permit
3. Hot Works
4. Confined Space Permit
4.2 MATERIALS
Following materials will be used at the site
1. Scaffolding pipes
2. C-Clamps
3. Joint clamp
4. Levelling plump
5. Hand Level
6. Right angle
7. Warning Tape
8. U-Jacks
9. 2”x2” Timbers
10. 2”x4” Timbers
11. Ladders
12. Toe Boards
13. Welding accessories
14. RC approved coating Materials
15. Approved epoxy filler for filling pits on steel surfaces
Material handling and delivery on site
Materials will be delivered and received in the lay down area store room, in secured and controlled
room, or temporary lay down area at site. For the ready mix concrete it will be deliver on site by transit
mixer and it will be poured using a concrete pump.

5.0. SITE PLANNING AND PREPARATION

Saudi Withcon shall define any precautions needed to carry out safety the main work filling of the
main form work permit (hot or cold permit). In addition contractor shall to fill confined space entry
permit reporting specific precautions are to follow to ensure that all workers involved in confined
space work safely.
Saudi Withcon has to ensure satisfactory preparation of the work area and verify that all precautions
considered necessary for the safe completion of the work are installed.
Preparation of a confined space, so that it can be entered safety may include depressurizing, draining,
washing out, inserting, ventilating, shutting off, blanking, isolation or power, etc. The preparation may
be carried out a previously issued Primary Work Permit (Cold or Hot).
A marked up P&ID will be attached to the Permit showing isolation points-blinding, separation, etc.
Following recommended work practices are reported
5.1 ELECTRICAL ISOLATION OF THE CONFINED SPACE
Tanks / Vessels containing driven equipment must be effectively isolated by blinds and/or lock system
from every source of motive power. For electrically driven equipment (e.g. agitators, fan), switchgear
must be locked in isolated position, labelled and the key retained under control of the authorized
person. In cases of other means of motive power, suitable positive means of isolation must be devised
in each case. De-energization work permit must be issued.
 More details are reported at the tag and lock-out procedure.

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5.2 PHYSICAL HAZARDS PRECAUTIONS.

Temperature inside confined space should be reduced to near the ambient temperature as is practicable.
Where it is not possible to reduce the temperature to less than 10˚C above ambient, it shall be defined
the length of time that the operator can remain inside the confined space. In any case the temperature
has not to be more than 45˚C. Mechanical or forced ventilation should be maintained while the
operators are in the confined space to provide some cooling effect.
5.3 OXYGEN DEFICIENCY/ ENRICHMENT PRECAUTIONS.
Conditions in surrounding areas must be checked including Oxygen test to ensure that neighbouring
operators and maintenance will not bring any changes which could be detrimental to the persons inside
the confine space. Saudi Withcon shall examine the prepared confined space and, if he considers the
preparation sufficient, shall request a gas test to determine any concentration of harmful vapours
and/or adequacy of the Oxygen content. The minimum level of oxygen required before entry is
allowed, with or without breathing apparatus, is 19.5%. Only workers who are trained and qualified to
use the monitoring equipment should carry out monitoring. Mechanical or forced ventilation should be
carried out to purging the confine space.

5.4 FLAMMABILITY, FIRE AND EXPLOSION.

Fires and explosions can result from accumulations of flammable vapours and/or dust in the presence
of a source of ignition. Mixtures of flammable vapours and air can only be ignited if the hydrocarbon
air ratio is within the flammable range. In general, if the oxygen content in hydrocarbon air mixtures
can be maintained below 10% by volume, a fire/explosion cannot occur. Hot work must not be
undertaken if the explosive meter reading exceeds 1% LEL (Low Explosive Limit) without breathing
apparatus, is 19.5%. Monitoring alarm system shall not be set to activate about 20% LEL. Only
workers who are trained and qualified to use the monitoring equipment should carry out monitoring.
5.5 CHEMICAL HAZARDS PRECAUTIONS.
Chemical substances can be toxic. Toxic substances can cause injury, acute or long-latency illness, or
death, depending on the concentration and duration of exposure and the characteristics of the
substances. A toxic substance can cause harm by inhalation, ingestion, skin or eye contact. It can affect
the tissue at the point of contact, or organs remote from the point of contact. Corrosives destroy the
tissue and may leave permanent injury or scars. Hazard information of the substances has to be sought
on the Material Safety Data Sheets. Hazard substance test has to be carried out before worker entries
inside the confined space. It is recommended that a level of the chemical is not greater than 50% of the
relevant published Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL). Only workers who are trained and qualified to
use the monitoring equipments should carry out monitoring.
5.6 SAFETY EQUIPMENT FOR CONFINED SPACE WORK.
A worker entering a confined space shall be equipped with all safety apparatus, testing and monitoring
equipment relative to the hazard/risk assessment for that confined space. If ventilation is considered
adequate Saudi Withcon must assure that the supplying cover all period; instead a supplied air
breathing apparatus (self-contained or airline respirator) shall be wear if hazard/risk assessment
recognizes need for use them. Canister type respirators are not suitable for confined space entry and
must not be used. The priority of Saudi Withcon is to establish safe natural working atmosphere within
the confined space; the use of breathing apparatus must be the last resort.
5.7 COMMUNICATION AND RESCUE TEAM.
A qualified worker who is experienced and trained in all aspects of confined entry work shall be
present to supervise workers who are in confirmed spaces and shall be responsible for all work and
rescue procedures at all times. An appropriate number of standby workers trained in first aid (CPR)

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and rescue procedures must be in attendance and continuously monitor the workers in the confined
space. At all times, the standby worker must be prepared and be appropriately equipped to carry out
rescue. Adequate provision should be made for the continuity of supervision at shift changeover or if
work continues outside normal hours.
A communication system must be provided:
 From the worksite to outside rescue agencies.
 In place between the worker in the confined space and the standby worker. This may be visual, two-
way radios, or hard line communications.
5.8 OTHER PRECAUTIONS.
Barricades shall be provided to keep vehicles and pedestrian traffic clear of the area, as required.
Adequate fire-fighting equipment shall be readily available. Special non-sparking (non-ferrous) tools
should be used where necessary. Lights and other electrical equipment must meet the requirements of
the RC Guideline and Specification. Ground fault circuit interrupters may be used as an additional
protection for operators of electrical equipment.
6.0 WORK PROCEDURE
Following major activities / steps are involved for complete repair of the Tanks.
6.1 TANK SURVEY USING MFL AND ULTRASOUND TECHNIQUE
INTRODUCTION TO MFLTECHNIQUE
A ferromagnetic specimen is magnetised and depending upon the level of induced flux density,
magnetic flux leakage due to both near- and far-surface flaws is detected by the voltage induced in
a detector coil or a Hall effect element, which is traversed over the surface of the specimen. This
method is not limited to surface-breaking or near-surface flaws, but actually becomes increasingly
sensitive to far-surface flaws with increasing levels of magnetisation. Also, the output from the
detector can be amplified, filtered, digitised, etc and stored to produce automated inspection
systems.
INTRODUCTION TO ULTRASONIC TECHNIQUE
Ultrasonic methods of NDT use beams of mechanical waves (vibrations) of short wavelength and
high-frequency, transmitted from a small probe and detected by the same or other probes. Such
mechanical waves can travel large distances in fine-grain metal, in the form of a divergent wave
with progressive attenuation.

The frequency is in the range 0.1 to 20 MHz and the wavelength in the range 1 to 10 mm. The
velocity depends on the material and is in the range 1000-6000 m/s.

The technique detects internal, hidden discontinuities that may be deep below the surface.
Transducers and coupling wedges are available to generate waves of several types, including
longitudinal, shear and surface waves. This applications is very common for internal testing of thin
plate thickness of steel tank
PROCEDURE
The bottom plate of steel tank will be inspected by this technique. The flaw models for pitting and
local corrosion in tank floors may be a series of flat-bottomed cylindrical holes and rectangular
grooves having various widths and depths. The magnetization characteristic curve for the steel
plates will be examined and the value of saturated magnetic flux density (Bs) will be estimated (T)
for the plain carbon steel.
The experimental setup consisting of an electrically magnetizing yoke, a magnetic sensor, a
controllable sensor positioned and test specimen is shown in Fig.1.

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The measurements of magnetic leakage flux density distribution will be done using a Gaussmeter and the
sensor head for which consist of an axial type Hall probe which has an active area of 0.1 mm ´ 0.1 mm and
a thickness of 0.1 mm. The specimens will be magnetized by direct current at a constant average magnetic
flux density. This can be checked by using a search coil and a flux meter. The Hall probe scans across the
center of flaws by taking small precise step using a computer controllable positioning motor. At each step,
the horizontal (Bx) and vertical (By) components of magnetic leakage flux density in the upper spatial
domain can be accurately measured. Then, the acquired data of Bx and By are stored into a personal
computer, for the correction of background noise due to stray field arising immediately from the
magnetizing yoke. In this experiment, the lift off value, which is defined as a distance from the upper-
surface of test specimen to the central position of Hall probe, is set to be constant. This "lift off" is denoted
by "y" mm in this paper.
Measurements of the magnetic flux density (Bx and By) at the lift off value y=1.0 mm in the upper spatial
domain can be done by scanning with the Hall probe across the center of flaws. After the corrections of
background noise, the distribution profiles of Bx and By vs sensor's position were obtained. Some examples
of the results on the horizontal component of magnetic leakage field (Bx) are shown in Fig.2 and Fig.3 for
various sizes of flaws.

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INVESTIGATION RESULTS
The Coloured continuous scanning of the floor showing remaining the thickness corresponding to
20%, 40%, 60%m 80% thickness loss due to corrosion will be submitted to Royal Commission.
The area of less than 4mm thickness remaining on the floor of the tank is recommended for patch
repair.

6.2 PATCH REPAIR OF DAMAGED PLATES

6.2.1 Mark the areas of less than 4mm thickness on the floor of the tank
6.2.2 The marked areas as per survey report will be repaired only
6.2.3 The repair will be done by patching plates over the affected area
6.2.4 Verification will be done for the marked areas bu cutting plates as required
6.2.5 The minimum size of the plate to be patched is 300mm x 300mm
6.2.6 The patch plates size will be determined by extending at least 150mm beyond the edge of
damaged area with less than 4mm thickness
6.2.7 Patching will be done by welding the new plate over the existing one
6.2.8 Grind the edges of patch plate to smooth at ends all around

6.3 REMOVAL OF EXISTING INTERNAL COATING

6.3.1 Remove the internal coating by light grit blasting.(SSPC-SP5, White metal blast cleaning)
6.3.2 Grid blasting on concrete surface will be avoided
6.3.3 Test the prepared surface to anchor profile which shall be in the range of 35-75 micron

6.4 COATING OF INTERNAL SURFACE OF THE TANK

6.4.1 Clean and clear the site

6.4.2 Fill pits on the steel surface with epoxy filler
6.4.3 Apply primer to steel surface
6.4.4 Apply intermediate and top coat
6.4.5 Test the coating for pinholes, blusters, DFT and Adhesion

6.5 SITE CLEAN-UP AND RESTORATION

6.5.1 Remove and transport debris and rubbish in a manner that will prevent spillage on existing
canal adjacent to the working area.
6.5.2 Clean and clear the site
6.5.3 Remove all tools used, equipment and materials from the site upon completion of work.
6.5.4 Clean and repair damages caused by installation and construction activities used for
temporary works.
6.5.5 Restore existing and permanent facilities used during construction to original or better
condition.
7.0 SITE WELFARE

Welfare facilities on site shall be provided like rest areas, toilet or washrooms, shaded area, chilled
water dispensing area, smoking area, prayer area.
8.0 HEALTH AND SAFETY
8.1 RISK ASSESSMENT
Detailed Risk assessment for all activities is provided in the Appendix-2

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8.2 ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY & HEALTH CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

Section II series 15 (Personal Protective Equipment)
 Concrete wash pits will be provided at site for the disposal of concrete.
 Skips will be provided at site for garbage collection and will be disposed of properly.
 Spill tray will be provided for the genset or compressor in order to avoid oil spill.
 Chemical storage area will be set in accordance with RC requirement.
 Spill kit will be kept at site
8.3 PROTECTIVE AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT
 Hard hat, to be worn at all times
 Safety shoes, to be worn all times
 Safety gloves, to be worn all times
 Safety goggles, for workers around working equipment- (Tinted type for outdoors).
 Full Body Harness with Double Lanyard
 High visibility vest, especially for workers around machinery, to be worn all times
 Ear plugs & Ear Muff.
 Mask(N95 Dust Mask)
8.4 CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENT
 SECTION II – 200 SERIES (15: Personal Protective Equipment):
15.1 Personal Protective Equipment shall be considered only as a “last resort of defence” against
potential risks and hazards. Where so ever possible hazards and risk are to be addressed and
reduced by other means.
15.2 based upon the findings of 3.1.3 Section 1 and 11 above the contractor shall ensure that
adequate stock of Personal Protective Equipment are readily either available on site or issued to
personnel. PPE shall be considered as consumable items.
15.3 All PPE utilised shall be manufactured to a recognized international acceptable standards

8.5. INFORMATION TO PERSONNEL

All the manual workers that will be working in the site will be informed and reminded by
conducting morning tool box meeting in order to continuously remind them of the existing safety
risk and it will be handled by the designated site supervisor and sometimes with the presence of
the safety personnel.
8.6. EMERGENCY PROCEDURE
The following are the safety procedure that will be implemented in case of accident.
 In case of traffic accident or person hit by the equipment notify immediately the police and
emergency crew do not engage in moving the person who are injured.
 Emergency contact numbers will be prominently posted on bulletin board.
Police — 999
Ambulance — 997
Industrial security — (03) 341 7777
Fire brigade — 998

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Waste water — (03) 341 0109

SCECO — (03) 341 7341
Potable water — (03) 341 6095

 First Aid box will be readily available on site.

8.7. PERMITS REQUIREMENT
The following are the required permit before implementing the activity:
 Encroachment permit
 Work permit (Excavation permit & Hot work permit if any)
 Transport Permit
 Confined Space Entry Permits (Daily basis)

8.8 FURTHER PRECAUTIONS

The SWCL-HSE Department will give advice of safety equipment, clothing and special precautions
that may be required.
9.0 STARTING THE WORK
Entry Site Supervisor verifies at site the full compliance with the precautions with the work permit
and authorizes the work signing.
Entry Site Supervisor shall watch that the work is carried out complying with all precautions stated
on the work permit and that unexpected hazards appear during the work. He shall check the
equipment/area several times during progress of work to ensure that safe conditions are maintained
after work commencement. If the equipment or area becomes hazardous Entry Site Supervisor will and
must stop the work, withdraw the permit and not issue it until the hazardous condition has been
corrected. The work permit has to reissue just when the area or equipment is brought safely.
Entry Site Supervisor may also seek counsel or assistance from SWCL-HSE Department for any
argument concerning safety.
Entry Site Supervisor signs the permit to signify that he accepts the job under prescriptions and that
all workers assigned to perform the job are performed. As soon as the permit is been issued
Entry Site Supervisor has to perform the work to ensure that all instruction and/or limitation reported
on the permit followed. If changes during the activity that can affects to the safety occur, the permit
has to be reissued.
Entry Site Supervisor has the responsibility to cancel the permit and reissued a new one.
Entry Site Supervisor and the SWCL-HSE Department have the authority to withdraw or to stop
the hot work if hazard conditions occur.
As soon as the work is finished confined spaces management will sign off the work permit. Refer
Appendix—02 for Confined Space Entry permit sample and confined space entry management for
issuing and closing the permit.

10.0 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY COMPLETION

As soon as the work is finished confined spaces management will sign off the work permit. Refer
Appendix—02 for Confined Space Entry permit sample and confined space entry management for
issuing and closing the permit.

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11.0 PERMITS REQUIREMENT

The following are the required permit before implementing the activity:
 Encroachment permit
 Confined Space Entry permit
 Work permit (Excavation permit & Hot work permit if any)
12.0 EMERGENCY PROCEDURE
The following are the safety procedure that will be implemented in case of accident.
 In case of any emergency, standby man will immediately inform the personnel inside the
confined space by raising an alarm or horn to evacuate the area.
 Standby man / work supervisor should be accountable for all entrants, prevent anybody from
entering the workspace.
 Standby man / work supervisor will summon external emergency team in case of any retrieval
operation.

12.1 EMERGENCY NUMBERS

 In case of traffic accident or person hit by the equipment notify immediately the police and
emergency crew do not engage in moving the person who are injured.
 Emergency contact numbers will be prominently posted on bulletin board such as;

Police — 999
Ambulance — 997
Industrial security — (03) 341 7777
Fire brigade — 998
Waste water — (03) 341 0109
SCECO — (03) 341 7341
Potable water — (03) 341 6095

 First Aid box will be readily available on site.

12.2 THE STANDBY MAN
The confined space standby man has a key role to play when a confined space emergency arises.
Having established a system of communicating with the work party, he must be quick to respond
when any emergency arises-either inside or outside the confined space. A key task is to raise the
alarm if the work party gets into difficulties. This may be in the form of a klaxon/air horn or by the
radio. The ASI completing the entry safety certificate will decide when radio is essential (e.g. when
the work is in a remote area of the plant where an air horn is likely to be ineffective).
12.3 WORK PARTY SUPERVISOR
Is the responsible for ensuring that all members of the work party understood the precautions lay
down on the safety/clearance certificates and the standby man meets the criteria specified in safety
program.

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12.4 AUTHORIZED SAFETY INSPECTOR (ASI)

 In determining the need for a written emergency plan, the ASI will consider the site location
and any special requirements of the confined space (e.g. presence of toxic gases; restricted
movement; limited access/egress). If required as determined by the risk assessment. The ASI
will, in conjunction with the work party supervisor, prepare the plan. The plan should consider
the need for:
 Specialist equipment (e.g. tripod winches, fall arrestors)
 Additional rescue resources
 Communication equipment (radio)
 Resuscitation equipment
 Prior to the entry, the ASI must convene a meeting with all personnel involved in the entry and
inform them of the content and requirements of the emergency plan.
12.5 RULES FOR RESCUE OF PERSONNEL IN CONFINED SPACES
1. If an emergency occurs, the standby man should call/radio for help before rescue is attempted.
2. It must be treated as if it resulted from an abnormal atmosphere and SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS must be worn. A 10-minute rescue set must be available in case it is
needed to assist victims breathing.
3. If the victim is unconscious remove him from the confined space immediately. In doing so, be as
gentle as possible so as not to aggravate any injuries the victim may already have sustained.
4. If the victim is conscious and no apparent abnormal atmosphere is present, check the injuries,
apply first aid if appropriate, prepare victim for removal soonest.
5. Once outside the confined space, render whatever first aid you are qualified to give until medical
help arrives.

12.6 DUTIES OF STANDBY MAN FOR WORK INVOLVING BA IN CONFINED SPACE

6. He must position himself in a safe area where he can observe the men working and have with him
a radio.
7. He must remain in visual and/or audible contact with personnel inside the confined space. He must
also remain in visual contact with the back-up team.
8. The standby man must be equipped with an audible alarm which he must use to warn personnel to
leave the confined space.
9. He must remain in visual contact with the Trolley man in order to advice the personnel within the
confined space to leave, should the air supply reach a safe minimum level.
10. The signals to be used must be discussed and agreed between the Standby man and Trolley man
before work starts.
12.7 DUTIES OF TROLLEY MAN
1. Ensure that all the equipment is suitable for the job and that it is in good working order. Must
check that all visible/audible alarms are working.
2. Liaise with ASI as to the safe location of the trolley and air lines taking into consideration wind
direction and equipment layout.
3. Ensure air supply to personnel is adequate and give timely warning of need to retire to change air
bottles.
4. Ensure that personnel entering the restricted area are aware that BA masks must be worn when
inside the restricted area.

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5. Read and understand the instructions attached to the air bottle trolley.

13.0. VALIDITY OF HOT WORK PERMIT

The period of validity of the permit must be stated by Entry Site Supervisor. If the work inside
confined space cannot be completed in one shift the permit shall be endorsed for continuation of the
job. This is to ensure that the job is properly handed over and that the new men understand work
and precautions to be taken. The handing over has to be carry out in presence of Entry Site
Supervisor and the SWCL-H SE Supervisor.

14.0 QUALITY CONTROL

14.1. CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENTS
 Prior to the construction activity RC Engineer shall inspect the area to verify the site conditions.
 RC Engineer shall inspect the approved materials which will be incorporated into works.
 RC engineers shall inspect hold point release (HPR) and witness points as per ITP.
14.2. CRITICAL WORKS
The possible critical work for this activity is during the excavation & concrete pouring, could be the
possible cave-in of excavated area due to softening of sub-soil or erosion due to water seepage and
the presence of concrete pump & mixer during concrete pouring activities.
14.3. INSPECTION AND TESTING
Inspection of Formwork shall be done as per the approved Inspection & Test Plan (ITP).
Refer Appendix-1 for ITP.
14.4. REQUEST FOR INSPECTION (RFI)
Request for Inspection of Work (RFI) shall be issued to RC Field Engineer 24 hours in advance.
14.5. FOLLOW UP AND EVALUATION
We intend to follow up and evaluate our performance by constantly implementing strict quality
control as this is the most critical activity that can affect our progress and constantly monitoring it
and implement measures to expedite this activity. The crewing system shall be monitored constantly
in order to meet the required volume installed and any delays shall be recorded and evaluated in
order to implement measures and improvements to augment the productivity.

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12.0 CONFIRMATION OF INSTRUCTIONS TO OPERATIVES

Those names listed below confirm receipt of the method statement and have had the contents
explained to them/understand it and are aware of the site ES&H requirements.

Name Position Date Signature

Note to contractor supervisor – Any significant change from this method statement requires it to be
revised and resubmitted to OBI before work can commence.

13.0 APPENDICES
APPENDIX-1 RISK ASSESSMENTS
APPENDIX-2 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PERMIT
APPENDIX-4 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY LOG SHEET
(MANHOLE/TANKS)
APPENDIX-5 CONFINED SPACE MONITORING SHEET
APPENDIX-6 COLD WORK PERMIT
APPENDIX-7 HOT WORK PERMIT
APPENDIX-7 CONFINED SPACE AWARENESS TRAINING

Method Statement for Tank Survey using MFL,

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