Method Statement

DEMOLITION OF CONCRETE SLAB

Method Statement

DEMOLITION OF CONCRETE SLAB

CC-HS-MS21

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Table of Contents
Sr. No. Contents Page

01 Scope & Objective 2

02 References 2

03 Responsibilities/ Supervision 3

04 Procedure/ Method to be 4-6

employed
05 Plant & Equipment 6

06 Manpower Requirement 6

07 Housekeeping 7
Control of Safety & Health
08 7
Hazards
09 Training 8

10 Documentation 8

11 Distribution 8

12 Attachments 9

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1.0. Scope & Objective

This method statement covers the detailed procedure for the demolition of
concrete slab. This procedure defines the method used to ensure that the
demolition of concrete slab have been carried out as per the contract
specification, relevant standards and approved shop drawings.

2.0. References

Contract Documents: Civil and architectural specifications

Technical Submittals: As per the approved submittal.

Shop Drawings : Marked “ISSUED FOR CONSTRUCTION”

The Shop Drawings and contract documents should provide enough details for
the demolition of concrete slab to be carried out. In the absence of any
information the above documents should be referred.

3.0. Responsibilities/ Supervision

3.1 Project Manager shall have the overall responsibility of the project for
execution, quality and safety. He shall maintain the planning progress and
co-ordination of works.

3.2 Project/ Site Engineer(s) shall be responsible for monitoring

of the day-to-day activities on site, for materials, drawings, testing &
commissioning and allocation of resources to work areas on site. He
shall report to the Project Manager.

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3.4 Supervisor/ Charge Hand shall be directly responsible for the day-to-day
job at site, for coordinating of work with skilled and unskilled labor or any
other staff assigned in his area.

3.5 QA/QC Department will be overseeing the quality requirements and

quality control measures for the project in coordination with
Project/Site Engineer(s).

3.6 Safety Officer shall be responsible for the health & safety aspects on site
as per the Main contractor and safety Manual.

4.0 Procedure/ Method to be employed

4.1 PRE-DEMOLITION CHECK
4.1.1 Ensure that all safety requirements are in place in accordance with
project safety plan.
4.1.2 Ensure that the correct revision of the approved shop drawing are being
used.
4.1.3 Ensure that all tools and equipments used have passed receiving
inspection in accordance with QA procedures and are not damaged or
defective.
4.1.4 Ensure that all technician and helpers are aware of safety requirements
and procedures.

4.2 METHOD

Method

a) Preparation :

i) Drawings showing the area to be demolished are approved & co-ordinated

with other works.
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ii) Location / Area is cordoned off and ready demolition of concrete slab.

b) method of demolition of concrete slab:

i) The area where dismantling is planned, will be cordoned off properly and warning

signs will be kept to caution the un authorized persons from entering the area.

ii) It will be ensured that the area to be dismantled is cleared of all existing electrical

conduits and other services before the commencement of dismantling.

iii) All electrical appliances to be used for the demolition of block work will be

checked and all connecting wires and sockets will be checked to confirm their

adherence to quality and safety norms.

iv) All the work men will be made aware of the safety procedures to be adopted while

working at heights and it will be ensured all safety norms like using of helmets,

protective goggles, safety gloves, safety shoes, safety belts and the availability of

fire fighting equipment will be followed strictly.

v) The slab will be dismantled with pneumatically operated hand held breakers.

vi) Any reinforcement, if come across while dismantling, will be cut with gas cutters.

vii) All the dismantled concrete and debris will be collected and transported to the

designated disposal place and site will be kept clean.

5.0. Plant & Equipment

1) Pneumatically operated hand held breakers
2) Wheel barrows
3) Gas cutting torch with accessories.

Personnel Protective Equipment:

1) Helmets
2) Safety Shoes

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3) Coveralls
4) Masks
5) Hand Gloves

6.0. Manpower Requirement

Manpower requirement like Site Engineer, Supervisor/ Foreman,
tile skilled and unskilled labor depends upon the planning organization chart
and site progress.

7.0. Housekeeping
All work places where our personnel are working will be cleaned from the
scrap materials derived from their work ensuring clean and healthy work
environment as well as to maintain free access and egress in the event of
emergency.

8.0. Control of Safety & Health Hazards

Implementation of Health & Safety mechanisms and checks shall be done as per
contract agreement and the approved safety manual. The safety officer
shall carryout the necessary routine inspections.
Safety Lighting: Safety lights will be used in case of power failure ensuring
good illumination for the personnel.
Task Lighting: Adequate lighting will be provided ensuring the good
illumination of the working area. Task lighting will be connected to the nearest
site distribution board which is RCD protected.
Emergency Arrangements: Site general safety procedure will be followed. In
case of emergency the safety officer will stop the work. He will put in to action
the emergency arrangements as described in safety Manual.
Risk Controls: Risk assessment and their controls are carried out for the
following activity/ hazards and enclosed with this method statement.
a) Using Hand Tools
b) Disposal of waste material

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9.0 Training
Tradesmen performing the described work will be experienced technicians. If
deemed necessary specific team/ Individuals will undergo further training and
awareness programs for this activity by the Project/ QA-QC
Departments. Toolbox talks will provide general training and awareness for
each activity and also in health & safety matters and precautions.

10.0 QA/QC Documentation

The Form(s)/ Test Report (s) shall be used to verify the above activity to
ensure that this activity is carried out as per the contract requirements.

11.0 Distribution
The copy of this method statement shall be issued to the following:
a) Consultants
b) Project Manager
c) Project/ Site Engineer
d) QA/QC Engineer
e) Safety Officer

12.0 Attachments
The following documents are enclosed with this method statement:
a) Risk Assessment Form – Using Hand Tools
b) Risk assessment Form – Disposal of Waste Material

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