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METHOD STATEMENT







Project: Royal Amwaj Resort and Spa




The Employer: Seven Tides




Consultant: pJsi




Design Consultant: AEIB





Contractor : Al Taghteia Contracting L.L.C



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1 GENERAL
A. Engineering, design, structural calculations and shop drawings.
B. Fabrication, delivery and installation.
C. Aluminium and steel framing, glazing materials, E.P.D.M gaskets
sealant, suitable Flashing, gutters, brackets anchors and stainless steel
fasteners
D. Metal finishes.

1-1) SCOPE OF WORKS- THI S SECTI ON I NCLUDES:
1-2) SYESTEM DESCRI PTI ONS

A) Design requirements:
1) Extruded aluminum framing sections with integrated gutter system for
positive drainage of condensate water.
2) Continuous E.P.D.M gaskets along the glass perimeters both internally
and externally.
The external gasket shall be maintained at about 50% compression by
extruded Aluminium retainer bars.
3) The system should provide a flush exterior sealant joints along the
purlins to allow smooth flow of water and to prevent the dust and other
foreign objects from accumulating on the horizontal joints. If the glazing
materials forbid direct exposure of its edges, then the system utilizes
retainer bars on the purlins with cut-outs at both ends to enhance the
flow of water.

B) Performance Requirements:

Note: British Standard codes and the equivalent American Standard codes
and vice-versa shall be acceptable.
1) Structural members shall be designed in accordance with BS: 5950 to
support the following loads.
a) All Dead Loads: Kg/m2


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b) Live Load : Kg/m2, as per BS: 6369 Part 1
c) Wind Load : Kg/m2, as per CP3, Part 2: for basic wind speed of at least
40 Meters/second.
2) The deflection of any structural member on the plane normal to the
glass surface shall not exceed 1/300 of its unsupported span.
3) Air infiltration shall not be more than 0.06 CFM/Ft2 of generated
surface area of the skylight when tested in accordance with ASTM E
283.


1-3) SUBMI TAL:

A) Submit shop drawing plans, elevations and details required to fully
describe the construction and fixing for consultant's review and
approval.
B) Submit structural prepared in accordance with relevant British or
American standard codes for consultant's review and approval.
C) Submit 300mmx300mm samples of glazing materials for consultant
approval.
D) Structural silicon (Momentive) Sample & Data Sheet.
E) Powder Coating Color Chart
F) Aluminium. (Gulf Extrusion Data Sheet)
G) EPDM Rubber (Data Sheet)
H) Steel, (Al Nimir, UAE, data sheet)

1-4) QUALI TY ASSURANCES:

Work of this section is to be designed, fabricated and installed by a company
with a minimum of Ten (10) years experience in work of similar scope and
magnitude.

PART TWO
2-1) ALUMI NI UM MEMBERS:


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Principal Framing Members.

Shall be extruded Aluminium with minimum mechanical properties equal to or
greater than 6063.03-T6 alloy and temper. Nominal wall thickness of 2.5mm
to 4 mm

Aluminium Sheets:

Aluminium sheets to be used for flashing, shall have minimum thickness of
1.8 mm with minimum mechanical properties equal to or greater than 1050-
H14

2-2) STRUCTURAL STEEL MEMBERS:

Structural steel members shall be mild steel of commercial grade 43.



2-3) Coating:

Aluminium:
Powder Coating: Class I, As Approved By Consultant.
Color: [As selected by the Engineer from manufacturers full range]

Steel:

Steel frames: National zinic phosphate epoxy primer1)
The surface must be dry, firm, stable, and free from dust, sand, soluble salts
and other contamination, prior to the application of the specified system.

Sand Blasted. Method Statement as Following



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a) The Surface Preparation after Sand Blasting will be near to white metal
Sa 2.5.
b) Our quality department will be randomly checking the sand blasting
results after the blasting is done by our machine (AIR BLAST ABSC-
1028 BLAST 17 Liter).
c) We will be using Zinc Phosphate Epoxy Primer, after the sand blasted
steel is cleaned by cleaning Thinner so the no residuals of blasted
material or sand remains on the steel sections.

2-4) FASTENERS:

1) Fasteners connecting Aluminium to Aluminium or screws in contact
with Aluminium shall be steel series 316
2) Fasteners or bolts connecting steel be either cadmium or zinc plated
steel.
3) 12M - Nut bolt used to fix the skylight to the I Beam shall be cadmium
or zinc plated steel unless specified otherwise.

2-5) SEALENT:

Sealant used in flush glazed joints shall be high performance silicone, black
colour, sealant for weather seal joints shall be a neutral cure medium modulus
silicone. In any application the sealant used shall be compatible with the
materials they are in contact with.




2-6) GLASS AND GLAZI NG:

The architect to specify the type of glass or other glazing materials, however
in case of laminated glass, the two lites shall be bonded together with
minimum of .04 thick polyvinyl butyl (PVB) layers
In case of insulating glass the outer glass shall be heat strengthened and the
inner glass shall be laminated.

2-7) FABRI CATI ONS:


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A. The skylight framing shall be fabricated in mill finish and to be factory
fitted in part or whole (where practical to verify the construction, to
mark the members and measure the glass size.
B. After fitting the frames shall be coated with the required finish, except
when the finish is anodized where anodization is done on profiles prior
to fabrication.
C. All welding shall be done by the heliarc process and all exposed welds
ground smooth.
D. Setting block and spares shall be located and sized correctly to
prevent any part of the glazing to come in contact with the frames or
fasteners.
E. The purlins shall be overlapping the rafter or ridge to achieve positive
drainage of condensation to the exterior of the system.
F. The extruded Aluminium retainer bar shall be attached to the serrated
slot of ridge, rafter or purlins by stainless steel fasteners spaced at
250mm or center.
G. Glass panels shall be sized correctly to allow for maximum expansion
and contraction within the frame.
H. Contact between Aluminium and dissimilar metal shall be prevented
by E.P.D.M separator or other suitable material to prevent electrolytic
action and corrosion.

2-8) Material Deliveries on Site:

All Material Including Steel Frames and Glass Panels should deliver up to the
required level by Lifts with complete packing to avoid any damages to existing
site

2-9) Site Protection:

Before installation the skylight, the lifts and corridors (The material delivery
route) should protected with paper board carton & Polystyrene Sheets to
avoid any damage to the existing site




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2-10) Critical Activities:

Ceramic roof tiles should remove by the contractor who already work and fix
the tiles and use same method to work on roof to fix Flashing and apply
silicon for water tightening of skylight, Welding works should not on site,
Erection of scaffolding with complete safety and Skilled labor should install
skylight with complete safety (safety belts, life lines, helmets, safety shoes,
safety glasses & gloves)

PART 3 - EXECUTION
3-1) EXAMI NATI ON OF SI TE:

Prior to installation, inspect the structural support to verify that they are
properly prepared to receive the skylight in accordance with the approved
shop drawing. Report in writing any error in the work. No work shall proceed
until all errors and deviations are corrected.

3-2) I NSTALLATI ONS:
A) Marking on ceiling According to the Tender Drawings and approve the
marking areas by consultant.
B) Cutting Existing Purlins (U-channel) with hand grander (shall take care
of the existing steel structure) according to the Size and Consultants
Approval and Edges shall make smooth after cutting
C) Cutting existing sandwich panel with hand grander according to the
size and Consultants approval
D) Fixing 120x60x3mm steel angles on existing I Beam (Rafters) with 12M
S.S Nut Bolts to receive the skylight main steel structure.
E) The skylights, unless agreed otherwise, shall be erected and glazed by
the manufacturer or an experience installer authorized by the
manufacturer.
F) The installation of skylights shall be done in accordance with the
manufacturer's systems and procedures.
G) The skylight shall be designed to accommodate tolerances of the
building's structural members and clearances shown on approved shop
drawing the maximum variation from the dimensions shown on the
approved shop drawings shall be 3mm per 3.5 meter or 12mm on any
total length.


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H) Flashing on the top edge of the skylight shall place under the ceramic
roofing tiles bottom edge to prevent water leakages and receive water
direct on flashing and bottom edge of skylight flashing shall be overlap
on ceramic roofing tiles top edge to flow the water direct on tiles to
prevent any water leakages.
I) Sealant materials shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's
printed instructions. Before applying sealant, all the dirt, dust and
foreign matters shall be completely cleaned from the contact surfaces.
Adjoining surfaces must be masked to obtain a clean and neat
appearance.

3-3) PROTECTIONS AND CLEANING:

A) Protect all materials against damage from machanicalabuse and
foreign matter during installation.
B) Removed all manufacturers seal, label, marking etc. Clean the glazing,
inside and outside with solutions recommended by the glass
manufacturer at the time of installation.

PART 4 - HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT
TOOL-BOX TALK

Supervisors will conduct tool-box talks to their respective workforce at
appropriate intervals. Additionally, depending upon the site activities currently
in progress, job specific hazards and the precautions to be taken are
highlighted whenever required.
o The common subjects generally covered are listed below:
o Unsafe conditions and unsafe acts noticed at site during the previous
week.
o Lessons learnt from the accidents / near misses, if any.
o Safety precautions to be taken in the next week's work.
o Safety systems and procedures to be followed at site.
o Safety checklists.
o Accident prevention and control measures.
o Role of each man in preventing accidents

Activity related safety precautions such as:
Safe usage of scaffoldings, ladders, power tools
Electrical safety requirements


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Fire precautions to be taken at site
Safe usage of hand tools
Welding and gas cutting procedures
Procedures of manual and mechanical handling of materials
Safety rules related to housekeeping and site tidiness.
Need for providing safe access to the work place.
Hazards associated with handling compressed gas cylinders
Material storage and transportation requirements
Working near construction equipment and machinery
Health hazards.
Emergency evacuation procedures
Personal protective appliances.

SAFETY TRAINING

All AL TAGHTEIA CONTRACTING staff and workforce will undergo a project
site specific induction session before their deployment at site, conducted by
the relevant HSE staff of the Client. Subjects covered during the induction
sessions normally include the following aspects:
o Commitment to prevent accidents
o Safety checks to be carried out on scaffoldings, ladders and power
tools.
o Safety rules to be followed and correct use of PPE.
o Safety appliances to be used with reference to various activities.
o Power tools: guards / cords / plus tops / connections / ELCB / not
allowing loose cables on the floor.
o Fire prevention: housekeeping / no smoking / hot works / water
proofing / storage areas.
o Housekeeping: de-nailing / de-shuttering areas / stacking of materials.
o Use of tower crane and hoist.
o What to do in case of accident and other emergencies at site.
o Site facilities: toilets / eating area / rest area / water point etc.
The daily work instruction will include the hazards likely to be encountered
and the precautions to be taken.


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Before taking up any new work activity, concerned AL TAGHTEIA
CONTRACTING workmen will be given a toolbox talk regarding the hazards
likely to be encountered and the precautions to be taken.

ACCIDENT REPORTING

All accidents and near miss incidents at site will be reported to the Clients Safety
Officer.
Incident report forms in the approved shall be completed within 24 hours and
forwarded to the Clients Safety Department.







SAFETY APPLIANCES

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

AL TAGHTEIA CONTRACTING will ensure that all its employees of its sub
contactors are issued with and wear the following protective equipment while
on the Clients premises:
o All AL TAGHTEIA CONTRACTING workers use Company-issued coveralls
which identifies them as AL TAGHTEIA CONTRACTING employees.
o Clothing shall be such that the upper body and legs are covered fully and
shall not be overly loose fitting; the minimum requirement shall be shirt
and long trousers for engineers and full coverall for workers.
o Safety helmets are a mandatory requirement while working at project
sites, and generally conform to British Standard 5240 or equivalent.
o Safety helmets / hard hats issued by AL TAGHTEIA CONTRACTING are
white with the company logo displayed at the front.


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o Safety Footwear with metal toe protection, especially for work in hot
metal areas are provided in appropriate quality, to British Standards
4676 or equivalent.
o Safety goggles or face shields are provided to all the employees who are
required to do overhead drilling, grinding, chipping, polishing and any
other works where flying object hazards exist, especially in areas
designated by the Client, where injuries to eyes are likely due to
fragments being thrown off (conforming to British Standard 2092 Grade 1
or Grade 2) or equivalent
o Welders are provided with welding shields with dark glass of suitable
shade with leather hand gloves. Flame cutters are provided with goggles
having the requisite dark glasses.
o Cotton gloves are provided to all employees who are likely to handle
materials with sharp objects.
o Earplugs are provided to all employees who are likely to handle noisy
operations or are in close proximity of such noise.
o Safety belts are provided to all workmen who are likely to fall more than 2
meters height from their place of work.
o Dust masks are provided to all the workmen who are required to carry
out work involving generation of dust such as cutting concrete
walls/floors, gypsum section cutting, etc.









FIRST AID

A basic AL TAGHTEIA CONTRACTING First Aid Box is provided for minor
incidents/injuries. Major First Aid facilities are normally provided at site by the
Client.
Injured persons will initially be provided with necessary first aid and will be sent
to nearest hospital depending on the severity of the injury.

FIRE PREVENTION & FIRE PLAN



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AL TAGHTEIA CONTRACTING will ensure that its employees comply with the
Clients current fire prevention requirements at the project site, by
understanding the basics of fire risk, precautions to prevent a fire and actions to
take if a fire breaks out.

FIRE PREVENTION

The following points are normally considered:
o AL TAGHTEIA CONTRACTING will ensure that adequate fire
extinguishers of the correct type are provided at site, if not already
provided by the Client. Adequate number of fire extinguishers will be
installed and maintained at site wherever there is a potential fire hazard.
o AL TAGHTEIA CONTRACTING will ensure that the burning of waste,
debris or any other material on the site premises is prohibited.
o The storage of flammable materials, chemicals, paints etc. will be in
accordance with the Clients fire prevention requirements, only in areas
clearly demarcated for the purpose.
o Any accidental fire occurring on the premises will be reported to the
Clients representative immediately, and written report will be provided
within 48 hours, as per the standard site procedure. Special care will be
taken for hot works (welding and gas cutting).
o All the used flammable liquid containers will be collected immediately
and brought back to a safe storage place as demarcated by the Client and
suitably disposed off. Flammable liquid containers will not be left
unattended at site without their lids.
o Hot Works (defined as any work requiring burning, welding, brazing,
portable grinders or any other flame or spark producing equipment ) will
be commenced by AL TAGHTEIA CONTRACTING only after obtaining a
written hot works permit valid for a particular area.
o AL TAGHTEIA CONTRACTING will ensure that all fire extinguishers in use
at the project site will have been serviced appropriately and will bear a
label giving the date of such service. Any used extinguisher will be
recharged immediately.
o Welding and flame cutting works will be carried out only after taking the
necessary precautions mentioned in the hot work permit.
o Oxygen and acetylene cylinders will not be taken inside any confined
areas. The cylinders will be kept upright / vertical always and will be
prevented from accidental falling. They will be stored separately in the
designated storage area. All fuel cylinders will be provided with flash back
arrestors.


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o Training on the use of fire extinguishers will be conducted to all the
employees as a part of the induction session by the Client, in addition to
the initial basic training imparted to AL TAGHTEIA CONTRACTING
employees.
o Smoking will be totally banned at site.

FIRE PLAN:

In the event of an accidental fire, the following are recommended:
o Stay calm and do not run.
o Sound the fire alarm or inform others by shouting FIRE! and call the
Safety Manager or emergency services of the Client for immediate help.
o Attack the fire with the fire extinguishers provided at the site, using them
as instructed.
o Arrange to remove all the flammable materials away from the fire area if
possible.
o In the event that the fire cannot be extinguished or controlled, call Civil
Defence Fire Department on 997
o Move away from the area of danger to the safe area
o Evacuate the building only through stairs to the assembly point
identified for all personnel at ground level.
o Report to your group leader / immediate supervisor at once on your safe
arrival to the designated assembly point for head count.

EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURE

o Emergency evacuation procedure in case of fire will be as per the Clients
procedure and will be reviewed periodically to suit the site condition as
the construction work progresses.
o In case of an emergency due to a hazard at site, the warning sound of the
whistle / siren will be a signal for all AL TAGHTEIA CONTRACTING
personnel to cease work at site.
o Mock evacuation drill will be conducted by the Client at regular intervals
as per need.
o Access to all works areas will be kept free from obstruction at all times.
o Proper directional signage will be provided to identify the location of
exits.


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o All site personnel will be educated about the standard evacuation
procedures and assembly point locations during safety induction by the
Client.





ACTION IN THE EVENT OF MINOR INJURY ACCIDENT

o In case of an accident in the vicinity of the work place, the Supervisor and
a representative of the Client will be immediately informed.
o Drinks or food to the injured is to be avoided.
o Send the injured person to the first aid room for treatment.
o Once the injured is given first aid, shift him to a comfortable place, if
required.
o If the injury calls for external medical assistance, the injured person shall
be sent to nearest hospital immediately by suitable means.
o Ensure that all concerned (Project Manager / Site Engineer and the
Clients Safety Officer are informed about the incident.
o Assist the Safety Officer in investigating the accident and to identify the
root cause of the accident to prevent it in future.

ACTION IN THE EVENT OF MAJOR INJURY ACCIDENT

If any serious accident occurs at the work place, the following points are
generally observed /adhered:
o Stay calm, do not panic.
o Inform the Supervisor and Clients Site Safety Officer.
o Do not touch the injured person if he has been electrocuted.
o If any material is lying on the injured person, assist others in removing it.
o Do not move the injured person unless it is very essential to do so as the
person may be hurt further by unnecessary movements.
o Move him only if there is further risk of injury to the casualty at the scene
of accident.
o Do not crowd around the injured, blocking the flow of fresh air in the area.


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o Do not give any drinks or food to the injured unless directed by
competent persons.

ELECTRICITY
Supply to all portable equipment at site shall be of suitable 110 Volts, while
specialized fixed equipment operating at higher voltages (220V) will be used
only after receiving permission from the Clients Safety Department. Fixed
lighting systems will be 220V.
Portable lighting shall have the lamps protected by cages.
All cables shall be in good condition and any joints in the cable will be made with
proprietary /approved joining systems.
All temporary cables shall be raised above the ground, wherever possible


PORTABLE ELECTRIC TOOLS

AL TAGHTEIA CONTRACTING will ensure that all employees at the project site
have been properly trained in the use of each specific tool.
All electrical connections shall be with correct industrial plug and socket without
the use of
taped joints in cables.
All portable electric tools (generally involving the grinding, cutting, drilling and
welding
functions, including leads and plugs) shall be in a safe operating condition.
All portable electric tools shall be properly earthed , fused and adequately
guarded to prevent accidental contact with moving parts, and will be properly
maintained as required.

VEHICLES AND PLANT

AL TAGHTEIA CONTRACTING will ensure that:
o All AL TAGHTEIA CONTRACTING equipment brought to site, whether
leased or owned, will be in safe operating condition.
o All vehicles and mobile plant belonging to or on hire to us or used by our
employees on the site premises have the necessary official licenses and
are fully insured against third party liability.


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o Drivers of all vehicles hold a current valid driving license for the class of
vehicle or plant driven.
o Vehicles and plant are not used for the carrying of passengers, unless
designed to do so.
o All cranes and heavy plant have audible reversing alarms.
o All its employees shall comply with the instructions of the Clients
security personnel and traffic rules.
o All vehicles and mobile plant are roadworthy and comply with METAL
Police / RTA requirements.
o All its vehicles follow the route for heavy traffic unless given prior
permission to use other routes by the Clients representative.
o Vehicles shall not exceed the laid down speed limit within the premises
o All vehicles on site will be reversed and parked.










SCAFFOLDING

Main scaffolding is in all cases provided by the Contractor, in accordance with
the rules and
standards applicable.
In the improbable case that AL TAGHTEIA CONTRACTING is required to install
scaffolding; the following basic
rules shall be complied with:
o Only tubular scaffolding with the correct scaffolding fitting, or system
scaffolding of an approved type, shall be used on the premises.
o All materials shall be in good condition and shall be suitable for the task.
o Scaffolding tubing shall be straight and free from corrosion that is likely
to affect its strength.


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o Boards will conform to the minimum thickness and width required by the
Client for the specific job. Warped, split or otherwise damaged board or
boards contaminated with oil, chemicals or cement shall not be used.
o Adequate bracing shall be installed to prevent any movement.
o Ties shall be installed every 6 meters horizontally and every 3 meters
vertically and shall be of the positive type.
o The height of the scaffold shall not be extended by the use of ladders,
trestles, etc
Mobile scaffolds for internal use shall not exceed the standard base-to- height
ratio of 3.5 times minimum base dimension Unless they are adequately tied the
minimum base dimension shall not be less than 1.2 meters.
A safe means of access shall be maintained to the scaffolding all the times,
including during the construction and dismantling.

SCAFFOLD INSPECTIONS

AL TAGHTEIA CONTRACTING will ensure that the scaffold is inspected by the
representative of the Client
before being used .Thereafter the scaffold shall be inspected periodically to
determine whether the scaffolds strength has been affected.
A register of all scaffold erected shall be completed by the concerned scaffolder,
and the
register will be kept and maintained in the Safety Department of the Client.






LADDERS

Ladders shall be in good condition and free from any defect that is likely to affect
their
strength. Ladders shall not be painted or otherwise treated such as to hide any
defects.


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Only proprietary ladders constructed to acceptable standards, rated for light
trade or heavy
industrial, or equivalent standard acceptable to the Client shall be used.
All ladders shall:
Be secured at the top to prevent movement or, where this is not possible,
be secured at the bottom, or by the use of non-skid feet.
Project at least one meter above the working platform or landing to which
they are providing access.
Be erected at an angle equivalent to the ladder base one meter from the
vertical for every four meters it rises.

WORKING AT HEIGHT / PREVENTION OF FALLS

Where persons are required to work at heights where they may fall 2 meters or
more, they
shall be provided with a safe place of work. This shall consist of a working
platform, which shall confirm with the requirements of a working platform as
described in the section on scaffolding.
Where the requirements are not reasonably practicable, alternatives shall be
considered after discussing with the Clients Safety Department.
A safe means of access shall be provided to the working place by means of a
ladder or other
safe means.

CRANES AND LIFTING GEAR

All cranes and lifting gear utilized by AL TAGHTEIA CONTRACTING shall have a
valid test certificate of
insurance.
All operators shall be in a possession of a current license to operate the class of
crane he is
required to drive.
AL TAGHTEIA CONTRACTING will ensure that any crane or hoist owned by the
Client will be used only after
receipt of prior written permission by the authorized representative.


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All lifting gear will be in a good condition adequate for the task, and subject
examination by the Client as & when required.




ACCESS

Roadways, walkways, electrical switchgear, machinery and fire fighting
appliances shall be kept free of any obstruction.
Access ways around the work area shall be kept clear, while a safe means
of access and egress to and from every work area will be provided.
Any alteration to the general access in walkways or roadways will only be
carried out with the prior approval of the Clients Representative

FLOOR OPENINGS

o All floor openings shall be covered or otherwise adequately protected to
prevent falling.
o Timber for covers shall be strong enough to support the weight likely to
be placed on it.
o Covers shall be secured to prevent movement.

EXCAVATION

As the AL TAGHTEIA CONTRACTING scope of works is generally related
to interior fit-out, excavations normally fall outside our line of work.
However, in the rare event of excavations being required for our works,
necessary clearances will be obtained from the concerned authorities of
the Client before taking up any excavation in the project area.
All rules and regulations relating to project excavation work will be
followed, as laid down by the HSE policy of the Client.



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HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES & CONTROL OF SUBSTANCES
HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH

Hazardous substances include any flammable liquid or any substance likely to
give rise to
toxic, corrosive, irritant or harmful risk.
Hazardous Substances shall be kept to the minimum quantity required at the site
with
appropriate warning notices affixed to the storage containers and areas.
No Smoking signs will be affixed to the storage facility. All containers holding
hazardous substances will have their lids replaced as soon as they are not in use.
Only small quantities will be removed from the container when required.
Storage areas shall have good ventilation, access, egress, and lighting (flash
proof)
Any hazardous materials brought to site will be accompanied with a Material
Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS), generally showing the following information:
Name and address of manufacturer/supplier
Composition/information on ingredients
Potential hazards
First aid measures
Fire fighting measures
Accidental release measures
Handling and storage
Exposure controls / personal protective equipments
Physical and chemical properties
Stability and reactivity
Toxicological information
Ecological information
Disposal considerations
Transport information
Regulatory information
Other information.
Details of the delivery will be provided to the Clients Safety Officer to co-
ordinate initiation of assessments, storage and safe handling.


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ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

Protection against the effects of noise exposure shall be provided when the
sound levels
exceed 90 dB per 8-hour shift.
When employees are subjected to sound levels exceeding those listed above,
feasible
administrative or engineering controls shall be utilized by the Client. If such
controls fail to
reduce sound levels within the levels given above, personal protective
equipment shall be
provided by AL TAGHTEIA CONTRACTING ..
As far as possible noise levels at source will be reduced to the lowest levels that
are reasonably practicable.
In circumstances where the noise level of an operation of works exceeds 90 dB,
the area is to be demarcated and signs erected by the Contractor indicate the
affected area.
All equipment provided by AL TAGHTEIA CONTRACTING for the purpose of
controlling or reducing noise, i.e. ear defenders, mufflers, acoustic screens etc.,
will be maintained in good order.


WASTE MANAGEMENT

AL TAGHTEIA CONTRACTING will ensure that all the scrap materials
generated at site will be placed at the scrap bins provided at the
respective floors. This will be the responsibility of the Supervisor of the
AL TAGHTEIA CONTRACTING group of workmen. A suitable chute will be
identified using the existing features of the building or externally to bring
the scrap safely to the ground floor, as site situation warrants.
The flammable wastes such as empty containers of paint, insulation glue,
and adhesives etc. will not be disposed off in the scrap bins. It will be
removed on a daily basis to the site stores where a separate storage is
maintained and designated for such purposes.


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The garbage bins provided in the temporary facilities area will be cleared
daily by the Client at periodic intervals, depending on the requirement.
Skips will be provided at work sites by the Client.

TRANSPORTATION

o All AL TAGHTEIA CONTRACTING vehicles will be operated by drivers
holding valid UAE driving license.
o Speed limit of AL TAGHTEIA CONTRACTING vehicles at site will be
restricted to the speed limit within the site premises, as specified by the
Client. If the vehicles have to reverse in restricted work premises, a helper
will assist the driver.
o AL TAGHTEIA CONTRACTING workmen will be cautioned not to sleep
under the parked vehicles and plants.
o It will be the responsibility of AL TAGHTEIA CONTRACTING drivers to
ensure that the vehicles are not overloaded beyond rated loads.
o Drivers and operators will not be allowed to work for more than 12 hours
continuously on any circumstances.
o Vehicles will only be parked at designated locations within the site
without obstructing the free flow of the traffic.
o If materials project / overhang from the vehicles, a warning flag and/ or
red lamp will be tied to the projection to warn others of the danger.
o The materials will be tied properly when loaded in vehicles to prevent
dislodgement while moving.

HOUSE KEEPING

AL TAGHTEIA CONTRACTING will ensure that its workers co-operate
with and help the allotted Client workers for carrying out housekeeping
activities regularly, especially in keeping the site free from debris, trash
and rubbish.
Smoking is not permitted in the entire site, including site offices and
stores, except at locations and / or times indicated by the client / Client.
Trash containers provided by the Client will be kept near the rest areas
and AL TAGHTEIA CONTRACTING workers will be advised to dispose
lunch box waste, soft drink bottles etc. only in these trash containers.


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All AL TAGHTEIA CONTRACTING materials at site will be neatly stacked
in the assigned location provided with suitable enclosures.
Scrap generated at site will be removed on a day to day basis by the
respective workers at the end of the shift everyday, under the authority of
the Clients supervisors.
Packing materials shall be removed from the site to the designated areas,
immediately after opening the boxes.
Welding cables, power cables etc. will be laid in such a way that they will
not cause trip hazards.
The following will not be permitted on site, including, but not limited to:
a) Radios, Cassette Players, CD Players & Music Systems
b) TVs
FOOD CONSUMPTION

Food shall only be consumed in designated areas agreed with Clients
representative. No food shall be consumed within the work areas.
All food waste shall be removed immediately, in a hygienic manner, and shall not
be allowed to accumulate.
AL TAGHTEIA CONTRACTING will ensure that the employees working under its
scope will not enter site under the influence of alcohol or non-prescriptions
drugs.