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HBK-AFCONS JVNPP0032 COMMERCIAL TERMINALS INFRASTRUCTURE & BUILDINGSProject: New Port Project

Method Statement

Method Statement For The Installation of UPS System.

NPP/0032 –COMMERCIAL TERMINALS INFRASTRUCTURE & BUILDINGS

NPP0032

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A 22-02-15 First issue Vipin KP Sr. Project Er. (ELC)

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Full Name: Vipin KP. Rakesh Bala Subramanian (HBK-AFCONS)

Amer Sahwneh (HBK-AFCONS)

Designation: Sr. Project Er. (Trans Gulf)

QC (HBK) QA/QC Manager Project Manager

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HBK-AFCONS JVCOMMERCIAL TERMINALS INFRASTRUCTURE & BUILDINGSProject: New Port Project

Method Statement

CONTENT

CONTENT................................................................................................................................................................... 2

1 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................... 3

1.1 PURPOSE........................................................................................................................................................ 31.2 SCOPE OF WORK............................................................................................................................................... 31.3 REQUIRED PERMITS............................................................................................................................................ 3

2 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES............................................................................................................................... 4

2.1 MAIN CONTRACTOR........................................................................................................................................... 42.2 SUB-CONTRACTOR............................................................................................................................................. 4

3 DEFINITIONS / ABBREVIATION / REFERENCES........................................................................................................6

3.1 DEFINITIONS.................................................................................................................................................... 63.2 ABBREVIATIONS................................................................................................................................................ 63.3 REFERENCES.................................................................................................................................................... 6

4 RESOURCES......................................................................................................................................................... 7

4.1 MANPOWER.................................................................................................................................................... 74.2 PLANT AND EQUIPMENT...................................................................................................................................... 74.3 MATERIALS...................................................................................................................................................... 8

5 HEALTH / SAFETY / ENVIRONMENTAL PROVISIONS................................................................................................9

5.1 HEALTH AND SAFETY.......................................................................................................................................... 95.1.1 Emergency response............................................................................................................................... 9

5.2 ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES.................................................................................................................................... 105.2.1 Impacts............................................................................................................................................... 115.2.2 Mitigation measures............................................................................................................................ 11

6 SEQUENCE OF WORKS........................................................................................................................................ 12

6.1 AREA OF THE WORKS........................................................................................................................................ 126.2 PROGRAMME / TIMELINE OF THE WORKS...............................................................................................................126.3 PRE-INSTALLATION CHECK:................................................................................................................................. 126.4 INSTALLATION:................................................................................................................................................ 136.5 INSPECTION:.................................................................................................................................................. 13

7 Appendices........................................................................................................................................................ 14

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Method Statement

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Purpose This method statement covers the detailed procedure for the Installation of UPS System. This procedure defines the method used to ensure that the Installation of UPS System have been carried out as per the contract specification requirements.

1.2 Scope of work This method statement describes:

• The procedure for Installation of UPS System at New Port Project (NPP/0032)

This method statement is subject to the requirements as stated in the following regulatory & statutory documents, applicable standards / specifications / building codes:

• Project Specifications: Section 21: Clause 23, Point 23.1-23.10• QCS-2010: Section 18 Part 18• Approved Shop Drawings• Approved Material• Latest IFC Drawings

1.3 Required permits

Permit to work system will be implemented as required from H&S department before commencing relevant work on site.The following permits are required for the execution of this method statement:

• Lifting Plan

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Method Statement

2 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1 Main Contractor

Designation

Project Manager (MEP)• Coordinating with sub-contractor and the Client Representative.• Delegating tasks to the Co-Ordinater (MEP) and responsibilities, coordination of the work planning activities.• Organizing the team and coordinating with Sub-Contractor (PM).• Setting the work objectives in view

Co-Ordinater (MEP)• Coordinating with sub-contractor and the Client Representative.• Delegating tasks to the Sub Contractor Construction Manager, coordination of the work planning activities• Setting the work objectives in view.

QA/QC Engineer• Site quality control monitoring.• Investigate the cause if NCR (non-conformity report) if any received.• Conduct surveillance and inspection duties at various stretches.

SH&E Manager• To carry out in conjunction with the Project Manager a safe work methods for all activities involving this works• To review the actual working activities to ensure compliance with the risk assessment and contents of this method

statement• To inspect and where necessary advise Project Management and Sub-contractors on improvements required on the

condition of emergency preparedness • To organize / inspect regularly the work place to ensure that activities are being carried out in accordance with the

approved Method statement and risk assessment.

HSE Officer• Implementing project safety procedure as per approved HSE plan.• Ensuring that workforce are aware and comply with health safety & Environmental requirements on site at all times and

that all personal have been brief on safety, environment and emergency procedures.• Ensuring that activities on site meet with the project approved H&S plan.• Identifying accidents and near misses and advising on preventive measures.• Conducting tool box talk about the work to be performing in site.• Ensuring that all equipment on site have valid third party certificates.• Responsible for implementation of project colour coding for all equipment.

2.2 Sub-Contractor

Designation

Project Manager• Coordinating with Main-contractor and the Client Representative.• Delegating tasks to the site engineers and responsibilities, coordination of the work planning activities.• Organizing the team and coordinating with site engineer.• Setting the work objectives in view.

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Method Statement

Construction Manager• Organizing the team.• Coordinate with the Project Engineer / Site Engineer / Safety Engineer / Foremen and Surveyor for a safe and proper

execution to accomplish the works on time as planned and with respect to the quality of the finished works.

Project Engineer• Coordinate with Site Engineer / Site Supervisor and Foremen will ensure that the works are carried out according to the

Specifications / Drawings and this Method Statement.

QA/QC Engineer• Reports directly to Project manager.• Coordinate with site personnel, will ensure that the works are carried out as per the project requirements. He is also

responsible for the implementation of QA/QC related to works as detailed in this procedure and for completing Quality documents for all related works.

• Preparation of WIR and carrying material inspection.• Site quality control monitoring.

Site Engineer• Reporting directly to the Project Engineer.• Delegating tasks and responsibilities to the supervisory staffs.• Following up on expediting materials deliveries.• Co-ordination of the reporting activities.• Assisting the site for technical matters.

HSE Officer• Implementing project safety procedure as per approved HSE plan.• Ensuring that activities on site meet with the project approved HSE plan.• Identifying accidents and near misses and advising on preventive measures.• Conducting tool box talk about the work to be performing in site.• Ensuring that all equipment on site have valid third party certificates.• Responsible for implementation of project colour coding for all equipment.

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Method Statement

3 DEFINITIONS / ABBREVIATION / REFERENCES

3.1 Definitions

UPS System

An uninterruptible power supply, also uninterruptible power source, UPS or battery/flywheel backup, is an electrical apparatus that provides emergency power to a load when the input power source, typically mains power, fails. A UPS is typically used to protect hardware such as computers, data centres, telecommunication equipment or other electrical equipment where an unexpected power disruption could cause injuries, fatalities, serious business disruption or data loss.

3.2 Abbreviations

NPPSC New Port Project Steering Committee – Client

PMC Program Management Consultant

EDC Engineering Design Consultant

HBK Hamad Bin Khalid Co. W.L.L

PM Project Manager

CM Construction Manager

IFC Issued for Construction

PQP Project Quality plan

QA Quality Assurance

QC Quality Control

IR Inspection Request

ITP Inspection and testing plan

PPE Personal Protection Equipment

QCS Qatar Construction Specification

3.3 References

Document Reference

Document title

QCS-2010 • Project Specifications: Section 21: Clause 23, Point 23.1-23.10Project Specifications • QCS-2010: Section 18 Part 18

General Cargo Terminal IFC Drawings

9224-05-PS-EL-DRG-2090 9224-05-PS-EL-DRG-2093 to 2095 9224-05-PS-EL-DRG-2157 9224-05-PS-EL-DRG-2160 to 2162 9224-05-AL-EL-DRG-2174 9224-05-AL-EL-DRG-2901

Off Shore Terminal IFC Drawings

9224-05-PS-EL-DRG-2490 9224-05-PS-EL-DRG-2493 to 2495 9224-05-PS-EL-DRG-2557 9224-05-PS-EL-DRG-2560 to 2562 9224-05-AL-EL-DRG-2850 & 2851 9224-05-AL-EL-DRG-2911 9224-05-AL-EL-DRG-2912

9224-05-AL-EL-DRG-2913

Multi Use Terminal 9224-05-AL-EL-DRG-2480

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecommunication

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_center

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mains_electricity


Method Statement

IFC Drawings 9224-05-PS-EL-DRG-2870 9224-05-PS-EL-DRG-2873 to 2875 9224-05-AL-EL-DRG-2920

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Method Statement

4 RESOURCES

4.1 Manpower

Item Description Number Remarks

1 Site engineer 1

2 Safety Officer 1

3 Foreman/Supervisor 1

4 QA/QC Engineer 1

5 Electrician 1

6 Labour 2

4.2 Plant and equipment The following equipment’s and materials will be used for the works:

Note: The availability and validity of registration, insurances and 3rd Party fitness certificates of plant, operator and

equipment and its physical condition should be checked by Safety officer. Mechanical maintenance team should inspect thoroughly the plant or equipment before its use on site that all are operational as per manufacturer’s specification and standards.

In case Step ladder required it will using only for the short duration 5-10 minutes.

4.3 Materials

Item Material No.

1 UPS with all accessories , enclosure , mounting bracket etc.f

As per B.O.Q

2 Danger Boards 2

Note: All Material estimated quantities are subject to design. It may change during actual installation.

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Item Key equipment No.

1 Electrician tool box 1

2 Portable Hand Tools As required

3 Measuring Tape 1

4 Insulation Tester 1

5 Ladder 1

6 Pallet Trolley 1


Method Statement

5 HEALTH / SAFETY / ENVIRONMENTAL PROVISIONS

5.1 Health and Safety

The health and safety activities are to be in accordance with the relevant Health, Safety and Environmental requirements as described, but not limited to, within the guidelines for Method Statement.

Ensure that every one Use the Mandatory and appropriate PPEs for performing the each type of work.First-Aid kit must be available in the work area. Minimum Personnel in the area while operations are been carried out. At the start of each work shift for any relevant activity on hand, the “Daily pre start talks” and Safe working instructions 1- 2 times per week will be done on site. Please refer the Approved Health and Safety plan.

*Please refer to the separate document NPP0032-ELC-RA-0072 for the Risk Assessment for this method statement.

5.1.1 Emergency response

In case any accident causing injury to personnel, the male nurse will be immediately notified and he will come to the spot with necessary medicines & equipment’s, to administer treatment. The Safety Supervisor or any other supervisor or foreman, who is certified in first aid, will give first aid treatment till the arrival of the nurse. If the injury is of serious nature, the injured person will be transferred to hospital in ambulance on call.

For further details refer NPP/0032 Project Health and Safety Plan Doc. No: NPP0032-HS-HSP-0001

Summer Plan

The following arrangements will be taken as precautions for hot weather in the work area. The precautionary measured includes,

Comply with Qatar Regulation regarding Summer Working Hours. All people to attend heat stress training (to identify symptoms to look out for, urine test, safe work practices,

emergency procedures) STARRT conducted and/or RAMS discussed to all persons involved in the task prior to works commencing. Ensure to regularly check the heat/humidity index, measure of humidity levels and adjust the work/rest cycles

accordingly. Provision of insulated flasks to all operatives to be filled with cool water. Provision of adequate and regular supply of cool drinking water. Also, encourage operatives to drink a cup of water

(200ml) every 10 to 15 minutes subject to the heat/humidity index chart Job rotation among operative to reduced exposure time. No lone working is allowed. If possible, work area to be shade. Gas bottles to be shaded at all times. Provision of shaded rest areas with suitable seating arrangements. Provision of periodic rest breaks and rest facilities in cool conditions. Use of PPE and light clothing that permits the evaporation of sweat should be wear (e.g., cotton clothing). Use

sunscreen and cover your head when working outside. Adoption of heat/humidity flag system across the site. Flammable chemicals that react in high temperatures must be used under strict controls and used during the

cooler part of the days only Close monitoring all staff working outside or in tanks/structures where temperature rise could be significant. Conduct regular workers physical assessment.

Trained, Competent and Authorized Supervision present at all times to monitor and guide employees.

Use of power tools Trained, Competent and Authorized operatives are allowed to use power tools Qualified, Competent and Authorized electricians to test all portable electrical equipment at recommended regular

intervals

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Method Statement

Employee conducts daily inspections of power tools (including electrical cords) before operation and where faults are identified that require immediate maintenance the tool is put out of service until maintenance is conducted by a Trained, Competent and Authorized person

All power feeds, electrical, pneumatic or hydraulic, to comply with Qatar National Standards and maintained in good condition

Ensure that the power tool has the correct guard, shield or other attachment that the manufacturer recommends. Ensure all electrical distribution boards are fitted with ELCB and this is regularly tested to evaluate if it is working safely or not with immediate rectification of all faults

STARRT and/or RAMS discussed to all persons involved in the task prior to works commencing Ensure power tools have appropriate earthling.

Night shift Activity.The following arrangements will be taken as precautions for Night shift activity in the work area. The precautionary measured includes,

Proper and sufficient lightings to be provided in all areas of work and access and egress areas (as a minimum 150 lux).

Stroboscopic effects to be avoided while providing lightings. All work areas must be well lit, without shadow reflecting vest must be worn. No lone working to be permitted,

prior approval must be obtained before working at night. Lighting for vehicles must be in good order& all Access must be well lit and free from obstructions. Regular inspections of lights by qualified, competent and authorized electricians and tags or inspection stickers

/color code provided on each fixture. Do not use halide or halogen lighting inside Confined Spaces or Restricted Areas where employees could come into

contact with them or fires may occur.

First aid ProvisionSuitable arrangements must be made at site for First-Aid in emergency conditions. There must be an approved first aid kit available at site. All the personnel will be made aware of emergency condition by conducting suitable mock-

drills at the site. First – Aid box should be kept at site.

5.2 Environmental issues The activities for environmental preservation through mitigation are to be in accordance with the CEMP.

Environmental aspects during the UPS Installation are as follows

a) Air Emissions and Dust Generation b) Noise

Specific management plan have been detailed in the MoE approved Construction Environment Management Plan (CEMP) for above referred Environmental Aspects.

However, to ensure the environmental management requirements are considered and controls implemented such as at the present case the following specific Environmental Management Plan (EMP) will be implemented.

5.2.1 Impacts

The possible impacts are as follows,

a. Air Emissions and Dust Generation – Pollute the atmospheric airb. Noise – major hearing problems to the workers

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Method Statement

5.2.2 Mitigation measures

The mitigation measures are to specifically address the identified environmental impacts, in addition to and not limited to, the items as described within the guidelines for method statement.

EMP for Air Emissions & Dust Generation: Minimize vehicular movements and implement speed control. Periodic water sprinkling for dust suppression at and around work area to minimize airborne dust.

EMP for Noise:

Ensure field equipment maintenance team undertakes schedule preventive maintenance and replacement of worm out components to minimize noise pollution.

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Method Statement

6 SEQUENCE OF WORKS

6.1 Area of the works Works will be carried out at General Cargo Terminal / Off Shore Terminal / Multi Use Terminal.

6.2 Programme / Timeline of the works

Pre-Installation Check. Installation Inspection

6.3 Pre-Installation Check: All safety requirements are in place in accordance with project safety plan.

It will be ensured that the correct revision of the approved shop drawing is being used. The latest drawing will be issued to the concerned Engineer and the superseded drawing will be surrendered to the Quality Dept. Note that any areas on the drawing are subject to revision; work will not proceed in these areas until an updated drawing has been issued. Any deviation from IFC drawings will be intimated to the engineer for approval.

Ensure that all materials used have passed receiving inspection in accordance with QA procedures and are not damaged or defective. Any non-conforming materials will be labeled by store keeper and returned to quarantine area in accordance with procedure.

Ensure that competent & trained electricians will do the installation/jointing/ termination to ensure best quality of workmanship. Tool box talk & Training will be provided by Site Engineer as and when required. Electrician certificate will be provided before any works start at site.

Ensure the works are carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s installation recommendations/Guidance and in the presence of manufacturer / vendor/ experienced engineer or representative.

Do not place the equipment in the presence of flammable gases or fumes. Operation of any electrical equipment in such an environment constitutes a safety hazard. Do not place the UPS in an airtight room. The UPS system must be installed according to the instructions in the manual. Installation may be performed by qualified personnel only. Failure to recognise the electrical hazards could prove fatal.

Because of the high energy stored within the batteries, the UPS equipment must be handled with care. The UPS must always be kept in the position marked on the package and must not be dropped.

If the UPS is not immediately installed the following must be remembered:

The UPS should be stored in the original packing and shipping carton.

The recommended storing temperature is between +15°C ... +25°C.

The equipment must always be protected from moisture and weather.

Unpack the equipment and remove all the packing materials and shipping cartons. • The equipment must be inspected for damage during shipment. If damage has occurred during transit, all the shipping cartons and packing materials should be stored for further investigation.

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Method Statement

6.4 Installation:

Note the following points when setting up the UPS system and its external battery units (special accessories):

The contact surface must be smooth and in level. It must also be sufficiently strong and sturdy to avoid vibration

and shock loads.

Make sure the mounting is able to support the weight: This is particularly important in conjunction with external

Battery units.

Set up the units so that adequate air circulation is assured. There must be at least 100 mm clearance at the

Back for ventilation purposes. Do not block the intake openings on the front and, if present, on the side of the

Unit. There must be a gap of at least 50 mm here.

Set up external battery units on the side of the UPS system. To ensure the greatest possible Mechanical stability, User should not set up the external battery unit(s) above or below the UPS system.

Protect the units against external effects (in particular moisture and dust).

If you transport the unit from a cold room into a warm one, or if the room temperature suddenly drops then condensation may form inside the unit. To avoid any damage due to condensation, leave the unit to acclimatize for 2 hours before you switch it on.

If optional external battery cabinets will be connected to the UPS, take out the spacers shipped with the battery cabinet.

Adjust the direction of the operation and display panel.

Please refer user manual for Cable Selection. Choice of the diameter and cross section of conductors depend on the rated power of UPS, the installation and local regulations.

Steps to be follow:

Choose appropriate cables for input and output.

Remove the terminal block cover in the rear panel.

Connect the load to the output of the terminal block.

Connect the input power cable to the input of the terminal block. On selected models connect the external battery cables. Secure the cables to the cable clamps.

Put the cover board back to the UPS and tighten the screws.

Before the input protection switch is being set in the “ON” position, supply power source to the UPS.

Connecting to the Computer interface Computer interface: standard RS232 communication port, use a RS232 cable to connect the UPS with the computer.

Raise Inspection after Installation of UPS for Client/ Consultant Approval.

6.5 Inspection:

The IR will be submitted for the installation of UPS System as per the inspection and test plan for various aspects described to be checked. The concerned Project Engineer and Site Engineer will be responsible to ensure stage wise compliance for the above operations and site QA/QC Engineer/Inspectors of M/s HBK & M/s TGIEM will carry out the internal inspections prior to forwarding inspection request to consultant. Please refer the inspection and test plan no. NPP0032-ELC-ITP-099_0 for this method statement.

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Method Statement

7 APPENDICES

N° Appendix Title Reference

A Inspection & Test Plan (ITP) NPP0032-ELC-ITP-0099_0

B Check List NPP0032-ELC-QCC-0099_0

C Risk Assessment NPP0032-ELC-RA-0099_0

D

E

F

G

H

etc

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