METHOD STATEMENT FOR SETTING OUT

AND CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE TOE

AT SEAWARD END OF SLIPWAY

CONTRACT No : SC/C0062/062

MASIRAH INTERNATIONAL TECHNICAL & MARINE SERVICES LLC.

PO BOX :3293,PC;112 RUWI,SULTANATE OF OMAN – TEL: 00968-25597759,
FAX: 00968-24597795 E-MAIL:ENQUIRIES@MASIRAHINTERNATIONAL.COM,
WEB : WWW.MASIRAHINTERNATIONAL.COM
Health and Safety Method Statement

All employees must comply with this method statement and with the requirements of the
Health and Safety Company Policy. All other relevant legislation, together with any specific
site rules and, where applicable, the requirements from Masirah International Safety Policy,
Construction Phase Health and Safety Plan and contractors health & safety handbook must
also be complied with.

1 Company, Package, Title, Revision Number, Date

2 Description of the works to include

 Time
 Duration
 Sequence
 Location

3 Resources required
 Personnel
 Supervision
 Plant/Equipment
 Materials

4 Assessment of significant risks for all tasks, including

 Access/egress
 Place of work
 Others at risk (i.e. the public)
 COSHH, Noise, Manual handling etc.

5 Control measures to be used, including

 Permits
 Security
 Special Training

6 Personnel Protective Equipment requirements

7 Emergency arrangements including

 Rescue
 Special first aid requirements

8 Temporary amended systems

 Traffic Management
 Fire arrangements
 Services

9 To whom the information has/will be submitted, including

 Checking review and update information
 Change management
 Confirmation of operatives briefing

10 Monitoring and compliance

11 Key Personnel
Contract: SEA RESCUE STATION
Company: MASIRAH INTERNATIONAL TECHNICAL AND MARINE SERVICES LLC
Prepared by: DAVID TURNER
Method Statement for: SETTING OUT AND CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE TOE .
.. TO SLIPWAY
Revision No: Date 23.2.14
Reviewed By: Proceed: YES/NO
1. Description of work: (to include location, time, duration, etc.)

Construction of shuttering and formation in situ then concrete pour to create toe of new
slipway. Proposed to carry out at low spring tide when tide at lowest period in month to
facilitate easier construction and safer marine works. These works proposed to be carried out
on Wednesday 26th February shuttering installation and Thursday 28 th February at lunchtime,
for concrete pour, duration 3-4 hours, each day.
2. Sequence of Work: (including drawings, sketches, etc where applicable)

2.1 Surveyor will come to site and set out the exact position of the proposed concrete toe
and we will mark this area.
2.2 Shuttering will be delivered and then transported to beach head where it will be joined
together and all fittings tightened.
2.3.1 The shuttering will then be transported down beach and positioned in place, by
excavator
2.3.2 Shuttering has been made with lifting eyes that will allow fixing of 6 ton shackles to be
attached to 6 ton slings to allow lifting. Shackles will be attached to excavator on boom
to attach slings to transport to position
2.4 Ton flour bags full of sand will be positioned around shuttering top provide additional .
stability from tidal effect.
2.5 Small Concrete pump will be towed and positioned at end of temporary jetty.
2.6 Concrete lorries will be reversed down temp jetty to end by banksman, where they will
offload using pump with a hose going into positioned shuttering.
2.7 Temporary timber lids will be fitted to top of shutter for several hours to allow initial set
then removed.
2.8 Two days later the ton flour bags will be lifted out to allow providing a clear access to
remove shuttering in pieces by divers, this will also be carried out at low tide when
access will be most and depth of water will be shallow.

3. Resources Required: (Supervision, personnel, plant/equipment, materials, certificates of competency)

3.1.0 Operatives
3.1.1 Three certified banksmen
3.1.2 Two experienced divers
3.1.3 Foreman supervising concrete from pump to shuttering
3.1.4 Surveyor and site Manager to supervise activity.

3.2.0 Plant
3.2.1 long reach excavator
3.2.2 Small concrete Pump
3.2.3 Thirty metres of hose available from pump
3.2.4 concrete lorries anticipated 5 loads .

3.3.0 Materials
3.3.1 Concrete mix as approved from AL Turki, as per specification
4. Assessment of Significant Risks: (Access/egress, place of work, COSHH, Noise, Manual Handling,
others at risk including the public, etc.)

4.1 All Risks assessed in Risk Assessment

5. Control Measures to be used: ( Permits, security, special training )

5.1.1 Use of certified banksmen to control transport of shuttering down beach to

Position, using guide ropes on either side to allow easy control.
5.1.2 Use of certified banksmen to reverse concrete lorries down jetty to concrete pump area,
controlling reversing and ensuring area clear
5.1.3 Use of experienced divers to ensure shuttering positioned correctly and check all fittings
are secure and allow positioning of sand bags as temp protection
5.1.4 Perry Buoys on stands will be positioned on temporary jetty during work hours for use
In case of any marine emergency, these will be removed out of site hours and stored
in container.
5.1.5 Six metre width running platform with Stone Edge protection on temporary jetty to
Control movement of concrete lorries down slipway.
5.2 Special Considerations
5.2.1 Site Compound as per CALLC site layout agreement
5.2.2 Use of agreed Traffic / Pedestrian site traffic management system as CALLC
5.2.3 Use of Banksman during plant reversing and movement of plant.
5.2.4 Creation of restricted working area during operation
5.2.6 Use of experienced and suitably qualified operatives
5.2.7 Use of certified and experienced plant operators.
5.2.8 Ensure plant all positioned on stable footings.
5.2.9 Ensure all plant works within SWL for lifts and strong communication with Banksman
5.3 Site Specific Rules
5.3.1 All operatives will be inducted by CALLC and advised of all specific site rules.
5.3.2 All operatives will be inducted by Masirah International on the Method Statement and
Risk Assessment for the project.
5.3.3 Regular tool box talks will be held on both general and specific topics and recorded
5.3.4 Daily “Take Five” safety record sheets

6. Personal Protective Equipment requirements:

6.1 All operatives will use the following PPE for all activities within site compound
Safety Helmet
Safety Boots
Coveralls
High Visability Clothing
Hand Gloves
Safety Glasses
7. Emergency Arrangements: ( Rescue, special first aid, fire, etc.)

7.1 Use of Perry Bouys on temporary jetty

7.2 First Aid available in office, or as per site emergency procedures
7.3 As CALLC Site Rules.
7.4 First Aid Kit held in site office for minor injuries,
7.5 Perry buoys on stands at Temporary Jetty at water edge
7.6 Site Emergency Phone Numbers in Site Office
7.7 Site Manager tel: 99034142
7.8 Head Office tel: 25597759
7.9 Local Al Authaiba Hospital (Clinic) tel: 24497233
7.10 Khawala Hospital (A&E) tel: 24563625
7.11 Emergency Services tel: 9999

8. Temporary Amended Systems: (Traffic re-routing, fire arrangements, alarms, services, etc)

8.1 Traffic will be limited to one concrete lorry on temporary jetty at a time and next vehicle
Will not enter work area till previous lorry has left the work area .
8.2 Fire procedures as site with assembly point as per site induction.

9. To whom has the information been submitted: (including supervisors, operative’s briefings
etc.) Copies of safety briefing registers can be attached.

9.1 RAMS issued to Daniel Moloney of CALLC for approval.

9.2 All operatives involved in operation will be briefed and have clear understanding of . .
.. . methodology required, all will sign RAMS register for activity.
9.1 All RAMS will be conveyed by transmittal submission to CALLC .
9.2 Hard copy of RAMS to site.
9.3 Masirah International Induction to all operatives which includes RAMS

10. Monitoring and Compliance: (Monitoring by whom & when, enforcement how & by whom)
10.1 Regular monitoring of Method Statement and Risk Assessment to ensure covering all
specific site activities by Site Supervision
10.2 Monitoring by site supervision to ensure compliance
10.3 Revision of RAMS as required and additional specific RAMS prepared as required on
site and issued to CALLC for approval
10.4 Use of daily record sheets as approved by CALLC.
10.4 Use of “ Dont Walk By” facilities on Site
10.5 Daily “Take Five” Sheets to run over daily activities and highlight any changes in site
conditions, site procedures, interface with other contractors, weather etc

11. Key Personnel Contact Numbers

11.1 Masirah International Head Office tel : 25597759

11.2 Managing Director: Jonathan Turner tel : 99208837
11.3 Site Manager David Turner tel : 99034142
11.4 Site Engineer Imran Razzaq tel : 96504136
11.5 Site Surveyor Sajid Latif tel: 93800256