Employer: Contractor:

132/11KV GARDEN TOWER

(GRDNTOWR) S/S

Engineer: Civil Sub Contractor:

METHOD STATEMENT FOR
TOWER CRANE ERECTION

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METHOD STATEMENT FOR TOWER CRANE ERECTION

DESIGN, SUPPLY, INSTALATION, TESTING AND

COMMISSIONING OF TWO 132/11KV SUBSTATIONS
PROJECT TITLE
(GARDNCTY & GRDNTOWR) AT SATWA ZONE S PROJECT
FOR MERAAS DEVELOPMENT LLC
MERAAS DEVELOPMENT LLC
CLIENT

ENERGOPROJEKT ENTEL
ENGINEER

CONTRACTOR

Authority

Authority

Rev. No Rev Status of

SIEMENS Consultant
IAS LOOTAH CONTRACTING Status Approval

Prepared By Reviewed By Approved By Site Manager

0 QA/QC Site Manager Project Manager

Date

08.04.2017

REVISION CONTROL SHEET

Rev.No. Date Page/s No. Description

0 08.04.2017 9+ Attachments Issued for Review/Comments
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CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION
2. ACTIVITY
3. TERMINOLOGY
4. SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS IDENTIFIED
5. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITY
6. SEQUENCE OF ACTIVITIES
7. REQUIREMENTS
7.1. PLANS /RECORDS AND JOB INSTRUCTIONS (DOCUMENTATIONS)
7.2. TRAININGS
7.3. ON SITE RISK ASSESSMENT
7.4. PPE (PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT)
7.5. EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS REQUIRED
7.6. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

8. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
9. REFERENCES
10. ATTACHMENTS
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1) INTRODUCTION
Purpose of this method statement is to ensure the correct sequential procedure
for erection and dismantling of the tower crane and that all tower crane
operations and related activities are executed safely and to prevent any
accidents and /or injuries to people and damage to property.

2) SCOPE
 This procedure is applicable to the tower crane to be installed on site for the project
titled,132/11KV Garden Tower (GRDNTOWR) S/S
 The tower crane will be used to lifting formwork,reinforcement steel,construction
materials,concrete bucket and any other load(with in the safe load limits)during the
construction operations.

3) TERMINOLOGY
 O/E: Owner / Engineer
 PPE: Personal Protective Equipment
 HSE: Health safety and Environment
 Client / Engineer: Meraas/DEWA
 Consultant: ENERGO
 Main Contractor: SIEMENS
 Civil Sub Contractor: IAS LOOTAH CONTRACTING
 RFC : Released for Construction drawing

4) REFERENCES

 Project HSE Manual

 SIEMENS HSE Rquirements
 Ensuring the safe work environment to employees.
 DEWA specification norms

5) ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

SITE IN CHARHE/SITE MANAGER

 Ensuring the safe work environment to employees.

 Planning the required resources such as Manpower, power tools, Material, and
Machineries well in advance and ensure the same prior to the commencement.
 Ensuring necessary approved documents at site
 Shall be responsible for the detail activities for the erection,certification,dismantling
and maintannce of the tower crane.He will ensure trained operators are allocated
along with trained rirrers and will ensure preventive maintenance check are done
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SAFETY OFFICER

 Assisting the line staffs for managing HSE efficiently.

 DEWA / EPA approved Main Contractor Safety officer and IAS Lootah Safety officer
will ensure the safe execution of work.
 Ensuring the compliance of Legal / Owner / Engineer requirements

 Ensure and monitor maintenance is being done and the validity of certifications for

the cranes and lifting equipments.

ENGINEER

 Ensuring the controls at work spots in person.

 IAS Lootah will deputed DEWA / EPA approved civil engineer at site
 Verifying the compliance of control measures as per risk assessment.
 Ensuring the emergency preparedness.
 Ensuring the availability of the necessary resources.
 Verifying and confirming erection check list.
 Reviewing of TBT contents / risk assessments for handling of heavy equipment’s.
 Ensuring clearance from respective in charges (civil / electromechanical).
 Ensuring the availability of permit if required from client through competent person.
 Ensuring the availability of calibration certificates for all tools and lifting equipment’s.
 Reviewing of erection completion and issuance of clearance for testing.

SUPERVISOR/FORMAN

 Conducting TBT based on risk assessment / live electrical equipment.

 Allocating the right resources as per the skill set.
 Communicating safe and correct method of erection.
 Implementing the control measures as per risk assessment & permit.
 Controlling the complete installation and erection process.
 Controlling the heavy equipment operations like crane.
 Ensuring proper functioning of all power tools and equipment’s required for erection.

WORKMEN

 Wearing appropriate PPEs.

 Understanding and following the instructions given by line staff.
 Safe method of working.
 Aware of all risks and their control measures.
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6) PROCEDURE

EQUIPMENT

MOBAIL CRANE AND SKILLED MANPOWER

See Annex-1

SAFETY DEVICES OF THE TOWER CRANE

 Tower cranes have safety devices/systems comprising the following:

 Hoist up and down limit switch.
 Trolley limit switch.
 Moment overload protection switch.
 Overload cut outs for constant load and speed protection switch.
 Anemometer (Wind Velocity)
 Alarms
 Aviation light
 Fall arrestor for ladder of crane

All the above mentioned limit switches are subject to final adjustment only after the
erection of the tower crane on site.

Third party inspection body shall confirm the good operation of the above limit
switches after erection.

RISK ASSESSMENT

CONTRACTOR understands that tower crane operations are inherently hazardous and shall
ensure the following:-
 No movement of load over working persons
 Experienced and trained / certified operators
 Experienced and trained riggers
 Experienced and trained PMV technicians
 Erection of specially trained erectors / specialist agencies
 Certification of crane after erection and thereafter inspection / certification every
six months
 Certification of lifting tackles
 Certification of buckets
 Aircraft warning lights on top of crane and end of boom
 Audible alarm and emergency switch for electrical systems
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 Limit switches for vertical load movements, horizontal trolley movements and
moment limit switches to prevent overloading at any given radii.
 Identification of load radii and max capacity of crane therein
 Identification of counter weights in tons
 Identification of crane
 Sufficient rest periods and replacement as may be required.

ERECTION OF THE TOWER CRANE

 The tower crane is usually connected by pins, shafts and bolts. During erection, it
requires auxiliary truck crane. The hoist characteristics of which must be
correspond to the requirements for hosting the tower crane parts

 Checking wither parts of tower crane are complete in accordance with the
delivery list. Make a plan of good coordination between the erection and
assembling sequences, the erectors, appropriate roads and assembling site to
reduce the using time of the auxiliary truck crane on the site with maximum limit.

 Tower crane sections and component parts have been used before and inspected
on other projects. However fitness for use checks is made before by
CONTRACTOR and specialized third party certification body, after which the tower
crane sections and components are sent to site

 Erection of the tower cranes are executed in sequence (as under) as per the
manufacturers recommendation; full copy of manufacturers recommendation is
available with the CONTRACTOR (Attached).

 The Cranes will be erected to the total height required at one go. The location of
the cranes has been determined to ensure a full span of lifting across the Building
A, B, C

 The configuration of the central ballast and counter ballasts is indicated in

Attached manual. The full details of the counter ballast and central ballast
construction and their weights. Weights will be marked on the edge of these
ballasts.

 The Tower Cranes will be erected on foundation blocks placed on a concrete mat of 6M
x 6M x 0.7M, for concrete foundation.

 The anchor shoe assembly (See Attachment-) comprises the following

 The Base Plate: The base plate will be fitted on top of the concrete slab
(foundation) and will be a fixed part (unified) with the subject base plate.
The base plate has 4 bolts M24, strength 8.8- DIN 933
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 The Shoe Plate: The shoe plate is the connection between the Base Plate
and the undercarriage support. It is bolted to the Base Plate by means of
the 7 bolts of the base plates and it is bolted to the under carriage support
by means of 4 bolts M27, strength 8.8- DIN 933

 Specially trained personnel from CONTRACTOR and / or specialized agency will

undetake erection of Tower cranes. Detailed description of erection for each of the
components is indicated in Erection of the Tower Cranes

 Using the Load Radius Indicator, radii and the maximum load at that point will be
indicated on the boom. The Tower Crane Operator and the rigger/ foremen will be
made aware of the Safe Working Load at the various radii of the boom

 On completion of tower crane erection and their commissioning; the tower crane will
be certified fit for use by third party inspection agency. Thereafter, certification will be
done every one year or six months including for all lifting gear and accessories

 One Dry Powder Fire extinguisher 3-5kgs will be available in the operator cabin to
help in case of fire

 Aircraft warning lights will be placed on tower head and end of boom

 Audible Alarm and Emergency Switch for shutting out electricity will be in place

 Anemometer will be provided to measure wind velocity

OPERATION OF TOWER CRANE

 The tower crane will be operated by a CONTRACTOR authorized, trained and

experienced operator. He would be trained and assessed by third party inspection
body for the particular crane he will be operating

 The tower crane operator will be assisted by a suitably trained / experienced

rigger

 Communications between Operators and Riggers will be through license hand

held radio, one fitted in the operator’s cabin and others on appropriate locations
on site

 Operating Instruction for the Tower Crane Operations as recommended by the

Manufacturer. Following points are covered
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 Operating Instructions
 Examination before starting operation
 Motor Outputs, Lifting Capacities and Speeds
 Starting Up the Crane
 Control Stand
 Shutting Down and Stopping the Crane
 Weathervaning
 Crane Accident Prevention Regulations

 Night Operations: Any night work will be properly coordinated with ABB
authorities. Necessary permits will be in place. Tower crane are fitted with
automatic warning lights and operations will be controlled to ensure minimum
obstruction of flight envelope

MAINTENANCE OF TOWER CRANE

 CONTRACTOR nominate by name will ensure regular preventive maintenance

checks and maintenance activities are conducted as scheduled. Maintenance
checks are planned to be conducted by PMV personnel every ten days. A report
will be prepared and available with the crane operator. Preventive Maintenance
Check sheet

 Over and above the above checks, the tower crane operator will also check and
cross check the various systems, working of limit switches, visual inspection of
tower crane sections as he ascends into his cabin. He shall report any
malfunctioning / defect immediately to the foreman or PMV supervisor. It is
estimated that such notices will be acted upon within a maximum of 2 days

 Maintenance Instruction for the Tower Crane Operations as recommended by the

Manufacturer. Following points are covered

 Summary of required maintenance

 Lubrication Chart
 Travel Gear
 Slewing Gear Control System
 Fluid Coupling in Slewing Gear
 Slewing Gear
 Ball Slewing Ring
 Trolley Travel Gear
 Hoist Gear
 Brakes
 Hydraulic Climbing System
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 High Tensile Bolt Connections

 Centralized Lubrication System

7) TASK SPECIFIC HAZARDS

Attachment:- Specific Risk Assessment

In addition,please provide below control measures in risk assessment(as applicable)

Fall Protection Measures: (i.e. Guard Rails/Toe Boards/Brick Guard/Safety Harnesses/Exclusion Zones,
(Where work at height cannot etc.) eliminated � consider both Personnel & Materials)
be avoided)

Electrical Safety Measures i.e. PTW Requirements, Isolation arrangements, Specific equipment (Voltage
Detector)
Lifting Safety Measures i.e. Lifting plan, loading area, pre-lift survey, competent operator and,
supervision,certified equipment’s required for operations.
Others (please provide details) For example; summer break, confined space, remote locations, weather
conditions and lone working etc.

Hazardous
Substances:
(Attach MSDS if required)

Applicable

EMERGENCY PROVISIONS

First Aider :
HSE Officer :
Name of on –Site first aider
First Aid box Location
Location of nearest Hospital

WASTE DISPOSAL/HOUSE KEEPING AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

AS PER DM REGULATION
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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

 Safety helmets, safety shoe, goggles, gloves and coverall, Dust Mask
ON SITE RISK ASSESSMENT
 Risk assessment shall be reviewed at site, to ensure the existing control measures are
adequate. (Risk Assessments and control measures shall be approved by consultant
HSE Engineer)

8) EMERGENCY AND RESCUE PROCEDURES

 IN CASE OF MAJOR INJURIES

 Do not panic. Call ambulance and notify emergency team at site.

 Do not move the injured unless he is in danger.
 If danger exists, he shall be assessed by a trained and qualified first aider before
moving. Use a stretcher
 Do not crowd around the victim. Do not give anything to eat or drink. Ensure adequate
air and lighting.
 Only trained and qualified first aider shall treat the victim and ensure that his airway is
kept clear.
 Victim shall be transported to hospital in an ambulance.
 Preserve the accident scene for further investigation

 IN CASE OF FIRE

 Never try to extinguish a fire if you are not a train fire fighter.
 Sound the alarm and notify the emergency controller at site.
 Report to the designated Assembly point and follow the evacuation procedures

COMMUNICATION OF METHOD STATEMENT AND SIGNING OFF REGISTER

Communicate to all relevant parties(via a toolbox talk) and ensure it is signed by all
Personnel.

PERSONS IN ATTENDENCE DURING THE WORK

I undersigned have read, discussed and fully understand the above method statement and
Risk assessment on activity tower crane erection and will adhere to all method of work and
condition set down.

Name Company Designation Date & Signature

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RECORDS

 All certificates of inspection for the tower crane and maintenance records will be
retained throughout project duration and for a further 2 years

9) REFERENCES

 Project HSE Manual

 Tower crane specifications and operating Instructions
 Approved Organization chart with contact numbers
 Code of Construction Practices- DM

10) ATTACHMENTS

 Risk assessment- IASLC/HSE/RA/04

 Tower crane manual
 Tower crane location and details
 DEWA ITP
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