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METHOD STATEMENT TITLE

METHOD STATEMENT
INSTALLATION OF PV MODULES ON
ROOF
( MOCKUP OF 6 PV MODULES INSTALLATION )

Rev Date Document Status Prepared By Reviewed by Approved by

HOSSAM
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HAMOUAD
CONSTRUCTION

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METHOD STATEMENT TITLE

METHOD STATEMENT
INSTALLATION OF PV MODULES ON
ROOF
( MOCKUP OF 6 PV MODULES INSTALLATION )

Rev Date Document Status Prepared By Reviewed by Approved by

HOSSAM
00 08-05-2023 KARIM MAHMOUED IBRHIM ADEL
HAMOUAD
CONSTRUCTION
HSE SUPERVIOR PROJECT MANGER
MANGER

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CONTENTS

1. PURPOSE:....................................................................................................................................................
2. SCOPE OF WORK:.....................................................................................................................................
3. REFERENCES:............................................................................................................................................
4. ABBREVIATIONS:.....................................................................................................................................
5. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES..............................................................................................................
6. MATERIALS:..............................................................................................................................................
7. WORK SEQUENCE:...................................................................................................................................
7.1 Preliminary Activities:.............................................................................................................................7
7.2 Pre-Construction Activities:.....................................................................................................................7
7.3 Construction Activities.............................................................................................................................8
Methodology for Application of epoxy coating.............................................................................................8
Methodology for Application of epoxy coating.............................................................................................9
7.4 Cleaning & Protection............................................................................................................................10
7.5 Quality Control:.................................................................................................................................10
8. PROJECT ORGANIZATION AND SUPERVISION:..............................................................................
9. HEALTH, SAFETY RISKS AND CONTROLS:......................................................................................
i. Hazards / Risks...........................................................................................................................................
10. ACCESS / EGRESS:..................................................................................................................................
11. LIGHTING:................................................................................................................................................
i. Safety Lighting:.....................................................................................................................................11
ii. Task Lighting:.......................................................................................................................................11
12. PLANT & EQUIPMENT:..........................................................................................................................
i. General:.................................................................................................................................................11
ii. Plant & Equipment Schedule:...............................................................................................................12
iii. Personal Protective Equipment:........................................................................................................13

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iv. Power:................................................................................................................................................14
v. Working Platforms (Scaffolding or Ladders) (if required):..................................................................14
13. PERSONAL TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS..........................................................................................
14. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND SUBSTANCES:..............................................................................
15. WASTE MANAGEMENT:........................................................................................................................
16. SPECIAL CONTROL MEASURES:.........................................................................................................
i. Control Measures / Permits...................................................................................................................14
ii. 3rd party Protection...............................................................................................................................14
17. EMERGENCY PLAN:...............................................................................................................................
i. General........................................................................................................................................................
ii. Fire Precautions..........................................................................................................................................
iii. Communication...........................................................................................................................................
18. WORKING HOURS..................................................................................................................................
19. ATTACHMENTS.......................................................................................................................................

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CONTRACTOR AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY

1. PURPOSE:

Purpose of this Method Statement is to do mock-up of solar PV modules and its mounting structure by
fixing PV modules and mounting structure onto the roof of SeaWorld in accordance with the standards &
specifications

2. SCOPE OF WORK:
This method statement explains the procedure for Installation of PV modules on roof of SeaWorld.

3. REFERENCES:

1. Project Quality Plan (PQP)

2. Project Safety & Security Plan (PSSP)
3. ALEC Construction Phase HSSE Plan -TP9 ALE- 013500-OR-H00001(A2)
4. OSHAD CoP references
1.0-Hazardous Material
2.0-Personal Protective Equipment
8.0 General Workplace Amenities
14.0 Manual Handling & Ergonomics
15.0 - Electrical Safety
17.0 -Safety Signage & Signals
21.0 -Permit to Work Systems
22.0 -Barricading of Hazards
26.0- Scaffolding
27.0 -Confined Spaces
34.0 - Safe Use of Lifting Equipment and Lifting Accessories
35.0 - Portable Power Tools
36.0-Plant and Equipment
44.0 -Traffic Management and Logistics
51.0 - Powered Lift Trucks
53.0 & 53.1 -Construction Management Plan
54.0-Waste Management

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4. ABBREVIATIONS:

Client MIRAL
Project Manager ELLISDON
Engineer AECOM
Contractor ALEC Engineering and Contracting L.L.C
Sub-Contractor CES/GFTS
PE Project Engineer
QCM QA/QC Manager
SE Site Engineer
QCE Quality Control Engineer
CRM Safety Manager
ITP Inspection and Test Plan
MSS Method Statement Submittal
QCP Quality Control Plan
TS Technical submittal Request
NCR Non-Conformance Report
SD Shop Drawing
CD Contract Drawing Issued for Construction
CL Check List
RA Risk Assessment
MS Material Submittal
MRS Material Reference Schedule
IR Inspection Request
PSSP Project safety security plan
HSE Health, Safety & Environment
ADM Abu Dhabi Municipality
OSHAD Abu Dhabi Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHAD)

5. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Brief details of role and responsibilities of key personals involved in the activity are given below.

Project Manager

 Overall responsible for the implementation of this method statement with detail activities as delegated to
the Construction. Which includes but not limited to approving safety programs and ensuring that all aspects
of the program are implemented and adhered to.

 He also ensures managerial staff of the Project team is aware of the HSE requirements and are
implementing the same during the Project execution.

 To ensure that all reasonably practicable measures are taken to protect and promote the Health, safety and
welfare of the workforce and to protect the environment

 Ensure the implementation of the recommendations of the HSE Personnel

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 Shall provide full support to HSEMS to ensure that all site managers and supervision staffs take
responsibility of HSE

Construction Manager

 Responsible for the coordination with Project Engineers, Site Engineer, Foremen, and Surveyors will ensure
that the installation of activities as carried out according to the drawings and specifications.

 Promote a culture in which HSE are the prime concern that shall never be compromised.

 Provide resources to eliminate hazards and improve safety.

 Shall monitor and review the overall project HSE performance and implement timely mitigation and
corrective action(s).

 Promote the involvement of all employees in improving HSE performance

Project Engineers, Site Engineers, and Foremen

 To ensure that the installation of activities as carried out according to the approved drawings and
specifications.

 Make sure HSE are the prime concern that shall never be compromised through constant training and
supervision by HSE team.

 Provide resources to eliminate hazards and improve safety.

 Promote the involvement of all employees in improving HSE performance

 Ensure that safe systems of work are defined and documented, and that hazard analysis and risk control
methods have been incorporated during the preparation

QA/QC Engineer

 To ensure that site personnel are aware of requirements and that works are carried out as per project’s
requirements. They are responsible for the implementation of related QA/QC activities as detailed in
relevant QCP’s and ITP’s. They will also coordinate with site team and store if the materials are delivered to
site as per approved material.

 Promote a culture in which health, safety and the environment are the prime concern and shall never be
compromised

HSE Supervisor/Engineer

 Are delegated supporting roles to assist managers and supervisors to fulfil their accountabilities.

 To ensure implementation of all safety procedures and precautions, safety measures related to the nature
of works being carried out and in accordance to the HSE Plan.

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 Promote a culture in which health, safety and the environment are the prime concern and shall never be
compromised

 Co-ordinate in House Safety Trainings and Safety toolbox talks with all levels of the work force

 Promote the involvement of all employees in improving safety and the environment.

 Conduct daily site inspection along with site HSE team to monitor the HSE operation status.

 Report to the Project Manager or his designate on all matters relating to health, safety and the
environment.

 Co-ordinate with the action of contractors CRM during any Emergency Situations.

6. MATERIALS:

SL
Material Description Submittal No. Submittal Status
No.
Drawings of PV modules installation on car
1.
park structure

PV Modules & basic mounting accessories

2
(bolts, nut, washers)

7. WORK SEQUENCE:

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Reference/
Responsible
DESCRIPTION Verifying
person
Document

7.1 Preliminary Activities:

 Submit for approval material submittals, method statement, risk

Project IFC Drawing
assessment etc. &
Manager /
 Submit Method Statement, Risk Assessment and inspection Plan to the Specification
Mechanical
engineer for approval.
Engineer/
 Ensure proper coordination with all interfacing contractors for access/
Forman’s &
completion of previous activities before starting all activities at site
Supervisors/
/ HSE
7.2 Pre-Construction Activities: Engineer

 Ensure all required documents (SD, MSS, RA, and ITP, Confined space
entry permit etc.) have been approved prior to start of activity.
 All the risks and hazards involved in the activities has been identified
and assessed in the risk assessment. Refer to Attached Risk
Assessment.
 The activity shall commence as per agreed construction Programme.
 Ensure proper access and egress has been maintained throughout the
progress.
 Ensure sufficient lighting is in place prior to starting the activity.
 All operatives involved in the activity shall be briefed with the risk
assessment and tool box talks to be held.
 All the operatives of the plant and equipment must be licensed /
trained and certified through legally registered agencies.
 The working area will be properly barricaded or isolated using warning
tapes where applicable.
 No Objection certificates shall be obtained from all concerned
departments / authorities prior to commencement of work.
 Job related PPE shall be checked minimum as below:

o Hard Hat/safety Helmet

o Safety shoes
o High Visibility vests
o Safety gloves
o Safety goggles
o Full body safety harness (for working at height personnel)

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Reference/
Responsible
DESCRIPTION Verifying
person
Document

Construction Activities Details

7.3 Methodology
 Unload the PV Modules pallet (or individual PV modules) carefully
from storage to the installation location.

 Load the PV Modules individually with care based initial survey.

 Site Engineer & installation team will be trained on how to handle PV

modules, how to lift on to carpark shade structure based on
manufacturer installation instruction

 Minimum two persons will handle each PV module to lift and fix to
supporting structure

 Each PV module will be manually lifted to the team members on ROOF

 Each PV Modules has Eight holes to the frame, out of which four are
selected to fix to the supporting structure using SS3l 6 Nuts, Bolts and
Washers tightened to the given torque

 Make sure the PV modules are fixed firmly to structure Z-purlins to

avoid any uplift due to strong winds.

7.4
Mockup of 6 PV Panels Installation on Roof Top

 Installation Work Proceadures

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 As per the assigned space and approved drawing survey the points for mounting the
structure and mark the points in roof
 Mount the 450#Fixture as per the approved layout and design on the roofing metal ridge
 After fixing of mounting structure tilt the end clamp nut into the top opening of the rail
 Put the first PV module on the two parallel rails, then fasten the end clamp bolt (inner hex
bolt M8) to secure one side of the panel.
 Insert the mid clamp nut by tilting it into the top opening of the rail, then put the second
panel onto the rails
 Fasten the mid clamps with inner hex bolts M8 at all locations where two panels meet.
 Install all the panels and fasten end clamps at the end of each array.
 Finish all the installations as per the approved schedule

8. PROJECT ORGANIZATION AND SUPERVISION

 Operations Team will supervise the work.

 Adequate supervision shall be provided for the executing each activity
 Project QAQC Engineers shall monitor the workmanship and quality of the works on regular basis
 The supervision team Contact details are (For Mock-up purpose),
o Ibrahim Adel - Construction Manager - +971 50 121 0244
o Kareem Mahmoud – HSE Supervisor - +971 56 278 8713
o Himanshu Karayat – Technical Engineer - +971 54 562 3275

8. HEALTH, SAFETY RISKS AND CONTROLS:

i. Hazards / Risks
 The hazards and risks are detailed in attached Risk assessment. Refer to the attached Risk Assessment

9. ACCESS / EGRESS:

 The access / egress for the construction vehicles for the installation of activities shall be as per the
project logistic Plan.
 Ensure proper coordination with all interfacing contractors for logistics and access prior to
commencement of all activities.
 All Access routes through the site to be properly maintained to minimize interference with adjoining
roads. Minimize interference with adjoining roads, streets, walks, and other adjacent occupied or used
facilities during operations.
 Flagman will be provided at critical locations when applicable.

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10. LIGHTING:

11. Safety Lighting:

The minimum safety lighting as per general requirements

12. Task Lighting:

Task lighting shall be provided in addition to the safety lighting to undertake the task with the proper
level of lighting to meet acceptable safety and quality of workmanship standards.

13. PLANT & EQUIPMENT:

i. General:
 Construction equipment shall comply with the requirements of relevant authorities, industrial
agreements and acceptable industry practice.
 Appropriate plants and equipment shall be used for the execution of the activity. The plant, tools
and equipment shall be checked visually prior to use.
 All Operators shall be trained and certified by the 3 rd party where required. The testing agency used
for lifting equipment must be certified by the ADM/OSHAD Approval.
 No defective plant and equipment shall be allowed to use on site

ii. Plant & Equipment Schedule:

 Light weight scaffolding

 Basic Hand Tools, etc.
• Battery Drills

14. Personal Protective Equipment:

All operatives involved in the activity shall be provided with Job specific Personal Protective equipment
which are and but not limited as mentioned below
 Polycarbonate Safety Helmet
 Safety boots with steel toe and Sole
 Coverall with high visibility strips
 Hand Gloves
 Full body Harness (When applicable)
 Eye protection / Goggles (When applicable)

15. Power:
 The Power supply used on site for power tools shall be 110V only. 230v or higher voltage power supply
shall be provide to site welfare areas and another site establishment. The 110V and 230V tools will be
verified with colour code blue for 220V and Yellow for 110V.

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16. Working Platforms (Scaffolding or Platform Ladders) (if required):

 The working platforms for the task shall be firm and stable.
 The elevated working platforms for the activity (if used) shall be provided by means of cup lock scaffold
system
 The scaffolds or Ladder for the activity shall be built by competent scaffolders trained by third party.
 The built scaffolds or Ladder shall be inspected and signed off by a third party trained inspectors /
supervisors
 The working platforms shall be used as only platforms for working and shall not be used for loading
heavy material or equipment on to it.

17. PERSONAL TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS

 Necessary safety or operational training shall be provided to the operatives involved in the activities
 The training records shall be kept available with the CRM team.

18. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND SUBSTANCES:

 Non

19. WASTE MANAGEMENT:

 The work areas shall be clean and tidy. No debris from construction activities is allowed to accumulate
in the work area.
 Work areas shall be cleaned on daily basis at the end of the shift or on completion of the activity
 Sufficient Waste collection bins shall be provided at each working zone
 Waste segregation area (where recyclable / landfill materials are segregated, usually as Steel, Wood,
Plastic, Concrete and debris) shall be established to control the waste generated on site due to
construction.

20. SPECIAL CONTROL MEASURES:

i. Control Measures / Permits

Please refer to the attached Risk assessment
ii. 3rd party Protection
Please refer to the attached Risk Assessment

21. EMERGENCY PLAN:

i. General

 Emergency procedures are detailed in Project Emergency Plan (Submitted Separately).

 Emergency Contacts:
Site Emergency: 0549987818
Worker Welfare Number: 8000-444-1705
ADMM - 24Hr Emergencies (MOC) -02 659 9170

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 Emergency Response Flow Chart

ii. Fire Precautions

 Fire extinguishers shall be put in place in each working zone and a clear access shall be provided to
the location
 All the operatives shall be trained for fire precautions on site
 A fire warden is appointed and trained from each team of operatives

iii. Communication

The communication for site emergencies shall be in accordance with the communication protocol given
in the project Emergency Plan & ADMM H&S induction information.

22. WORKING HOURS

Site working hours as below:

 Day shift - 7:00am to 6:00pm (Break 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm)
 Night shift - 6:00pm to 5:00am (Break 11:00 pm to 12:00 am)

Authority regulations for the working hours will be followed.

23. ATTACHMENTS

1. Risk Assessment

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