I Description
This method statement for aluminum nosing describes the installations for stairs including the anchorage system as per the approved design.
What is Aluminum Nosing?
Aluminum nosing is a metal trim made of aluminum that is used as an edging on stair treads or at the corners of tile or carpeted floors. It is designed to provide a long-lasting and slip-resistant surface while also protecting the edge of the flooring material from damage due to normal wear and tear. Aluminum nosing is frequently seen in industrial and commercial settings but is also used in residential settings for added safety and durability.
Handrail vs Nosing
Nosing and handrail are both important components of staircases, but they serve different functions. Nosing refers to a metal or non-metal trim that is installed on the edge of a stair tread or the corner of a tile or carpeted floor. Its purpose is to provide a durable and slip-resistant surface and protect the edge of the flooring material from damage due to wear and tear.
In contrast, a handrail is a railing that is typically installed on the side of a staircase and is used for support and safety. Its primary function is to prevent falls and provide stability while ascending or descending the stairs. The handrail is designed to be gripped and used as a support, while nosing is meant to be stepped on and provide an anti-slip surface.
Table of Contents
II Definitions
QA/QC-Quality Assurance/Quality Control
HSE-Health, Safety & Environment
PPE-Personal Protective Equipment
MS-Method Statement
RA-Risk Assessment
ITP-Inspection and Test Plan
NCR-Non Conformance Report
IFC-Issued For Construction
CEMP-Construction and Environmental Management Plan
III References
Technical Data Sheets
HSE Plan
Material-Abrasive Metal & Stainless Steel Stair Nosing
IFC Drawings-Stair Nosing Typical Drawings
IV Responsibilities
1 Project Manager
Responsible for accomplishing the stated project objectives which include creating clear and attainable project objectives, building the project requirements, and managing the constraints of the project management triangle, which are cost, time, scope, and quality.
2 Construction Manager
Responsible for overall construction activities ensuring that all quality and safety procedures are implemented and required approved permits are obtained.
3 Site Engineer
Supervise operations in accordance with the approved method statement for aluminum nosing installation, shop drawings, specifications, material submittals, and schedules to achieve the acceptance of the correct deliverables.
4 Site Supervisor
Supervise closely, the activities designated to them and ensure that all instructions and safety procedures are followed and strictly adhered to.
5 Site Foreman
Liaise with the Site Engineer and Supervisor for the work execution.
6 QA/QC Engineer
Ensure the proper implementation of the quality system and monitor the overall quality of the work is maintained. Conduct inspection and monitor tests.
Determine and report any non-conformance and recommended corrective actions. Ensure that all personnel is aware of the quality requirement.
Training of relevant personnel.
Conduct surveillance and inspection duties at various stages to ensure compliance with QA/QC plan.
7 HSE Manager
Health, safety, and environmental (HSE) managers generally plan, coordinate, and implement issues and directives within the organization. He ensures safe environmental working conditions for all employees.
8 HSE Engineer
He will ensure the enforcement of safety procedures in accordance with the approved HSE Plan. He will closely monitor the site engineer’s strict implementation of the method statement for aluminum nosing installation and risk assessment, the use of proper tools and equipment to maintain safety, certifications of equipment and their adherence to safety regulations, reporting of any unsafe work, or stopping work that does not comply with HSE procedures.
Advises the health & safety requirements and monitors the hazard controls implemented on site as per the Method Statement/Risk assessment.
9 HSE Supervisor/Officer
The safety engineer shall be full-time at the site and shall frequently visit all the HSE ongoing works at the site. All safety violations and on-conformance of the HSE plan shall be registered and immediate action shall be done in coordination with the Site Engineer.
10 Chief Surveyor
Carries out a pre-construction survey to fix the locations and corresponding elevations as per the approved shop drawings.
Ensure quality and compliance during phases of surveying works and the regular checking of the surveying equipment or periodic calibration from a third party. Ensure the validity and the serial number of calibration certificates are available and posted on the survey equipment.
Ensure proper safety guarding of surveying equipment.
Maintains the records of all surveying equipment handled.
V Interfacing with other Operations
Concrete works for stairs
VI Duration, Phasing with the Subcontractors
The duration of work shall be indeterminate and will not critically affect the progress of the project.
VII Resources
Workforce
Site Engineer
Foreman
Installers
Helpers
Light Tools
Power Drill
Hand Tools (Various)
Materials
Aluminum Non-Slip Nosing
Screw with Plug (HPS 1-R 6/5x30mm)
Approved Grout/Mortar
VIII Site Planning
The duration of work shall be indeterminate but will not critically affect the progress of the project.
Preparation
Permits from the concerned authority shall be obtained prior to starting work at the site.
The contractor shall ensure that all gate passes, permits, tools, materials for safety precautions, manpower, and equipment are available before the commencement of work.
The Site Team shall make sure that access roads are always clear from any obstruction and site is always accessible.
Provision of access and egress such as ladders, steps, ramps, or other safe means of egress and be within a reasonable distance.
Site Clearance
Before commencing the work, the area shall be cleared of all debris, materials, or other obstructions.
Traffic Management
The site team with the assistance of the safety officers shall coordinate logistics and materials movement through the site following the direction and road signs displayed on site. The required diversion routes shall be marked on drawings including the required traffic signs.
The Work Permits and Operator Certificates shall be compiled for the reference of authorized personnel.
Pre-construction Safety Meetings
The meeting shall be scheduled prior to the beginning of the work and before any subcontractor starts on the project.
General contractual safety, health, and environmental requirements.
Traffic safety will be discussed to emphasize these meetings.
Roles of the contractor, subcontractors, authority representatives, and all project workers.
Accident reporting requirements.
Specific details of the work to be performed along with the use of personal protective equipment.
Emergency procedure.
IX Methodology
This document shall be read in conjunction with the approved Method Statement for Aluminum Nosing Installation.
Mock-up
Build mock-up to verify selections made under sample submittals and demonstrate aesthetic effects and set quality standards for fabrication and installation.
The mock-up for aluminum nosing will be as per the approved shop drawing.
A mock-up for aluminum nosing will be fabricated and installed as per the procedure for the permanent works as described in the succeeding sections below.
Approved mock-ups for aluminum nosing may become part of the completed work if undisturbed at the time of substantial completion.
Delivery, Storage, and Handling
Deliver the aluminum nosing wrapped in protective coverings and strapped together in suitable packs.
Remove protective coverings before they stain or bond to finished surfaces.
Store products on elevated platforms in a dry location.
Field Measurements, Verification, Coordination, and Fabrication of Metal Works
Field Measurements
Verify actual locations of steps and other construction contiguous with aluminum nosing by field measurements before fabrication and indicate measurements on shop drawings.
Verification and Coordination
Coordinate installation of anchorages for aluminum nosing items.
For screws that are to be embedded in concrete, verify that the concrete has attained the required strength before embedding the screw.
Coordinate with other work that has an interface with the installation of aluminum nosing.
Installation Works
a. Fixing Details for Aluminum Nosing
b. Installation of Aluminum Nosing
The concrete surface will be prepared in line with the profile of the approved aluminum nosing (Crosshatched units, (76 mm) wide with (17-mm) lip, for casting into concrete steps).
Provide Hilti HPS-IR 6/S x 30 plastic screw for embedding units in concrete, either integral or applied to units, as standard with the manufacturer.
Apply clear lacquer to concealed surfaces of extruded units.
Center nosing on tread widths unless otherwise indicated.
For nosing embedded in concrete steps or curbs, align nosing flush with riser faces and level with tread surfaces. On the prepared concrete surface, the aluminum nosing will rest on grout/mortar bedding.
X Risk Assessment
Please refer to the attached document in Appendix A.
XI Permit and Licensing Requirements
Refer to Appendix B for the Permit to Work.
XII Drawings, Diagrams, Maps, and Survey Data
Refer to approved shop drawings.
Protective and Safety Equipment
All workers involved shall be equipped with adequate PPE as stated below:
a. Safety helmet with company logo
b. Safety boots
c. High visibility vest
d. Safety goggles
e. Hand gloves
f. Coveralls
Information to Personnel
a. Safety induction
b. Job training
c. Superintendent notices/memos
d. Toolbox talks
e. STARRT card
Special Safety Requirements
a. All necessary personal/protective equipment (PPE), as well as harness, be provided.
b. Banksman, wearing distinctive vests, shall be assigned to help operators maneuver their equipment.
c. The equipment operators shall possess the required licenses and certificates.
d. Generated dust shall be controlled by periodic water spraying.
e. The project safety officer is responsible along with the project zone site engineer for ensuring that all operations are carried out with due regard to the safety of all project personnel & property.
f. All working activity shall comply with the project safety procedure.
g. First aid material.
h. General management of protection/operation hazards is to be observed.
i. In case of working at night, please refer to Method Statement for Night Works.
XIII Supervision and Monitoring Arrangements
1 Construction Manager
He is in charge of all construction activities. Schedule the project in logical steps and budget the time required to meet deadlines. Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes and other regulations.
2 Site Engineer
The Site Engineer shall evaluate the number of materials consumed by each trade to be compared against the planned quantity.
3 Site Foreman
A construction foreman is responsible for supervising the workers and also doing actual construction work.
The foreman monitors employees to ensure that the work is done efficiently and within quality standards.
4 Chief Surveyor
The Chief Surveyor ensures that surveying data are collected and recorded accurately and that all company procedures are followed by crew members.
5 QA/QC Engineer
The QA/QC Engineer shall monitor whether the installation works are conforming to the required quality otherwise he shall notify the Site Engineer should he find non-conformance to the ongoing activities. The Site Engineer shall immediately rectify the work to avoid receipt of NCR from the QA/QC Engineer.
6 HSE Engineer
The Safety Engineer shall be full-time at the site and shall frequently visit all the ongoing works at the site. All safety violations and on-conformance of the HSE Plan shall be registered and immediate action shall is done in coordination with the Site Engineer.
XIV Environment and Quality Issues
Precautionary Measure
All precautionary measures shall be briefed to all workers prior to commencing the activity
Disposal Requirements
All waste shall be disposed of as per the CEMP and as per government-approved disposal areas.
Inspection, Test, and Sampling
Request for Inspection and Testing will be submitted prior to and after execution of works.
Quality Assurance Requirements Table
Ensure that work is executed as per the approved shop drawing, and method statement and records are generated referring to the approved Inspection and Test Plan ITP.
Best management practices shall also be considered which may be stated by product manufacturers or suppliers.
Authority requirements will take precedence over all requirements in case authority approval is to be secured.
For non-authority approval activities, approved latest project specifications will take precedence.
It is to be ensured that regular toolbox training related to work quality is conducted and records are maintained.
XV List of Appendices
Appendix A: Related Drawings
Appendix B: Risk Assessment
Appendix C: Inspection and Test Plan (ITP)
Appendix D: Permit to Work
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