METHOD STATEMENT FOR PVC CONDUITS INSTALLATION

METHOD STATEMENT FOR PVC  CONDUITS  INSTALLATION

Ø TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. SCOPE

2. definitions

3. HEALTH  AND  SAFETY

4. OPERATION

5. installation  and  fixation

6. RESPONSIBILITIES

7. MANPOWER  REQUIRED

8. MATERIALS  REQUIREMENTS

9. EQUIPMENTs  REQUIREMENTs

10. WASTE MANAGEMENT

11. SPECIAL CONTROL MEASURES.

12. SUPPORTING  DOCUMENTATION

13. DISTRIBUTION

1.SCOPE

Ø  This procedure to clear the method of the supply, installations of Electrical PVC Conduits for the project.

Ø  This document details Electrical PVC Conduits Installation:

1.  Preparation of work.

2.  Delivery and inspection upon arrival of material at site.

3.  Installation of the system.

2. definitions

           PQP             : Project Quality Plan

PSP              : Project Safety Plan

QCP             : Quality Control Procedure

HSE             : Health, Safety and Environment

MS               : Method Statement

ITP               : Inspection Test Plan

QA/QC         : Quality Assurance / Quality Control Engineer.

WIR              : Inspection and Test Request

MIR              : Material Verification Record.

3. HEALTH  AND  SAFETY

Ø  Strictly followed as per the manufacturer's Health and Safety recommendations for handling and use of the materials.

Ø  Ensure all involved personnel shall be aware of the same.

Ø  Specific safety measures have to follow as applicable, and all the safety measures are covered separately in the project safety plan.

4. OPERATION

Ø  Material: 

·       Material used will be as approved by the Engineer.

·       The sizes and routes routing will be as per the approved Shop Drawings.

Ø  Storage and Protection: 

·       Deliver components parts to site, completely identified in accordance with shop and certified CAD Drawings prepared for this work.

·       Store in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, above ground, properly protected from the weather and construction activities.

5. INSTALLATION  and  fixation

Ø  Pre-Installation:

·       All materials and documentation relevant to this particular section of works will be checked and verified ensuring that  these are correct and approved type.

 

·       Prior to the commencement of works, ensure that the areas for permanent installation are ready, accessible and in suitable condition.

Ø  Installation:

·       During the course of the installation of the conduit system, procedures for working and dressing the installation as recommended shall be employed.

·       All bends and sets shall be in accordance with IEE regulation 522-08 formed with the aid of a helical spring fitted internally, with if necessary, the conduit warmed sufficiently for it to move without avoidable wall thinning of the out side of the bend.

·       Conduit system shall be installed so as to ensure compliance with the requirements of Specified Standard and Regulation.

·       Joints between PVC conduit + fittings shall be made with suitable adhesive, but expansion couplings shall be installed where any length of conduit , inclusive of draw in boxes etc, exceeds five meters in length.

·       The minimum and maximum sizes of conduit to be employed shall be 20mm and 32mm diameter respectively, unless otherwise stated in subsequent sections of the Specification .

·       Conduits in floors shall be routed and installed so as to avoid the fixings of floor standing equipment to be installed on the floor.

 

Ø  Commissioning:

·       When conduits are run on shuttering, prior to the laying of concrete insitu, additional security must be provided near to every box and at intervals of not more than 1.2 meters by binding short lengths of steel wire, of not less than 2mm diameter twisted around the conduit and reinforcing steel. The conduits shall be adequately fixed to prevent excessive movement and damage during the pouring and setting of concrete and shall be protected from mechanical damage. Check there is no damage before screed / concrete is poured. Unless otherwise indicated to cast in conduits shall not be less than 30mm.cores to plastered over conduits shall not be less than 5mm.

·       Where conduits are left "open ended" prior to wiring they shall be protected by caps or plugs to prevent the ingress of building material.

·       All conduits runs must be designed to permit wiring to be readily installed after the complete erection of the conduits through the available draw-in, accessory and luminary suspension boxes.

·       Where surface mounted equipment (other than luminaries) is specified, all concealed conduits shall be terminated and an adaptable box installed recessed into the wall at every surface mounted equipment position.

·       Where conduits pass through an external wall/roof the conduit box shall be fitted on the side and after wiring filled with an inert, permanently plastic compound having a high insulation value.

·       Make provision in conduit and trunking, installation where building expansion joints are crossed or settlement is likely

·       Ensure conduits are not concealed until works has been inspected and approved. Ensure that conduit and fittings buried in concrete or behind plaster are protected against corrosion or electrolytic action prior to rendering.

Ø  Technical Assistance:

·       The installation supervising technician for the system trade shall instruct the CONSULTANT Engineer, and Construction Site Manager on the programming and correct operation of the system after the installation is completed.

·       This instruction shall be scheduled at the convenience of the staff.

·       All such instruction shall be properly recorded.

·       WIR will be issued for Consultant approval upon making sure that the installation of the system equipment’s done as per approved shop drawings and specs and manufacturer recommendations.

6. RESPONSIBILITIES

Ø  PROJECT MANAGER

1.     To ensure that all the preparation and application works are carried out according to the Contract Specification and with the approved drawings.

2.     To ensure that the progressing of works is carried out according to the planned program and as per the approved method of statement.

3.     To ensure that all the equipment and material required executing the work are available according to the planned construction program.

4.     To co-ordinate with the Main contractor, MEP coordinator, Safety Officer for a safe and proper execution of the works.

Ø  SITE ENGINEER

1.     To ensure that the works are carried out according to the Contract Specification, approved method statement and the shop drawings.

2.     To provide all necessary information and distribute responsibilities to his construction.

3.     To monitor the progress of work in relation with the work program and to report to the Project Manager.

4.     To co-ordinate with the safety officer and to ensure that the works are carried out in safe practicing method.

Ø  FOREMAN

1.     The foreman will carry out his duties by maintaining continuous coordination with the site engineer on daily basis, and ensure proper distribution of the work force on the required and planned locations.

2.     To ensure that his assistant foreman/ charge hand are aware of the job requirements and they have enough information to carry out their duties properly.

3.     To ensure that the daily work is progressing as planned and advice the site engineer of any requirement for additional resources.

4.     To ensure in consultation with the site engineer that the manpower involved in the works are moving as agreed and planned for the work.

5.     To control disposal of waste materials according to the instructions received from the site engineer.

6.     To ensure full coordination with the safety officer to maintain safe working and proper house keeping of the site, following the proved safety measures and further ensure that all his working team are aware of the same to prevent accident and losses.

7.     To inform the site engineer regarding areas ready for inspection.

8.     Foreman and the storekeeper are responsible for the distribution and control of materials.

Ø  SAFETY ENGINEER

1.     Ensure the implementation of all the safety measures in accordance with the HSE plan and everybody aware of it for it’s proper implementation.

2.     Ensure all the implemented safety measures are adequate to maintain safe working on the site.

3.     Inspect all the site activities and train the person to prevent accidents and it’s proper implementation.

4.     Ensure that the site is maintained clean and tidy.

Ø  TECHNICIAN FROM SUPPILER

1.     The carrying-out of work and the proper distribution of all the available resources in coordination with the sub-contractor Site Engineer on a daily basis.

2.     Daily reports of the works are achieved and coordinated for the future planning with the Site Engineer.

3.     Complying with the sub-contractor basic design practices, particularly those related to safety and engineering

4.     Meeting with any type of unforeseen incident or requirement and reporting the same to the Site Engineer immediately.

Ø  STORE KEEPER

1.     Responsible for overall Store operations in making sure to store the material delivery to the site and keep it in suitable area that will keep the material in safe from rusty and damage.

2.     One who will acknowledge the receiving of materials at site in coordination with QA/QC and concerned Engineer.

7. MANPOWER  REQUIRED

Ø  Charge hand and Experienced Technicians

8. MATERIALS  REQUIREMENTS

Ø  Electrical PVC Conduits Components and Accessories

9. EQUIPMENTs  REQUIREMENTs

Ø  The Equipment that will be engaged for Electrical PVC Conduits  Installation will be as follows:

1.     Hack saw

2.     Measuring tape

3.     Cutting plier

4.     Knipex (End cutter)

5.     Bending spring

6.     Drilling Machine

10. WASTE MANAGEMENT

Ø  The Rubbish which would be created from our scope of works will be disposed to the designated dumping ground.

11. SPECIAL CONTROL MEASURES

Ø  The following general control measures against Safety, Environment and Quality shall be required for our scope of work and special control measures are not applicable for us :

·         Proper PPE must be worn at all time

·         Permit to work at height > 2m where applicable

·         Lifting operation permit (using crane) where applicable.

·         Confined space permit where applicable.

·         Approved work method statement and risk assessment will be made available to site.

·         All workers doing the work shall be briefed on this method statement and risk assessment.

12. SUPPORTING  DOCUMENTATION

Ø  This method Statement should be read in conjunction with the below referenced documentations:

• ITP for Anti – termite Treatment.
• Insulation Resistance and continuity Test Report.

13. DISTRIBUTION

Ø  Copy of this method statement shall be issued to the following for information / action / comments:

1. Project Manager
2. Site Engineer
3. Foremen
4. Safety Engineer
5. Technician From Supplier
6. Store Keeper

Useful Measures to Prevent Unauthorized Access

Useful Measures to Prevent Unauthorized Access 

Causes of Physical Security Breaches

Unauthorized access may be gained by an outsider as well as by an in-house employee. Both physical access to a building by a stranger or entry to a server room by a staff member with no permission are examples of unauthorized physical access. Although a security system may have various loopholes, most commonly unauthorized access is gained thanks to:

·        Tailgating – i.e. an act when unauthorized people follow through a door someone who has an access card

·        Weak doors that can be easily levered or broke in through

·        Smart cards which can be easily hacked

·        Lost or stolen keys

·        Portable devices such as laptops, mobile phones and USB drives

·        Unlocked server room doors

·        Insider threat, etc.

 

Any of the above mentioned loopholes create security gaps which can be taken advantage of. Because of an unauthorized access companies may be subjected to physical theft of devices and equipment, compromise of electronic information, identity theft and vandalism. What’s more, human lives can be endangered too. Therefore, it is important that a company addresses any of the existing loopholes and prevents possible threats.

How to Combat Unauthorized Access

First and foremost, you need to define how unauthorized access can occur at your company and develop a program aimed at eradicating any possible loopholes.

Different levels of security are crucial to prevent unauthorized access. Robust access control system, employee control and emergency response help prevent unsanctioned access to facilities, devices and information.

·        Begin with perimeter security. Make sure you use fences, gates, guards and video surveillance around the perimeter.

·        By installing motion detectors and alarm systems you can attain an additional level of security.

·        Implement identification cards to verify people entering the premises, including visitors, contractors and personnel.

·        Lock up areas with sensitive information. It is also advised to enforce delay control on server room doors. Check out our guide for server room requirements.

·        Conduct background check of employees before onboarding. "Onboarding" is the process of integrating a new employee into an organization, training and orienting them.

·        Make sure you have a new hire forms checklist thanks to which you can verify your new employee’s work eligibility.

·        Set up different access control levels. Each employee should be granted permission to enter facilities depending on their role within an organization.

·        Use cable locks for computers in order to prevent theft of electronic devices.

Desktop locks are aimed at protecting computer equipment from theft.

·        Lock up sensitive files or USB drives in safes or drawers.

·        Develop an emergency plan and train employees to troubleshoot possible security issues and inform of any suspicious behavior they notice.

It is important to remember that security starts at a physical level. By implementing measures aimed at preventing unauthorized access you can protect your assets, information and personnel from internal and external security threats which otherwise might have a detrimental impact on your business.