This Method Statement for Painting Works establishes the systematic procedures to safely perform the detailed methodology for painting works of internal walls, ceiling, and external walls. This ensures that the quality control objectives are maintained and accurate records are established of all activities in different stages associated with the project.
Table of Contents
Scope
The scope of this procedure covers the steps to be followed for the architectural painting works. This includes general requirements for materials, tools, equipment, and all services and operations necessary for the complete supply, preparation, and application of the following scope of works:
a. Preparatory works/pre-construction
b. Surface preparation
c. Primer application
d. Stucco application (as per manufacturer’s recommendation/standard)
e. 1st coat and final coat application (as per manufacturer’s recommendation/standard)
f. Repair/rectification works (if any)
Abbreviations
IFC-Issued for Construction
WIR-Work Inspection Request
ITP-Inspection and Test Plan
HSE-Health, Safety, and Environment
PPE-Personal Protective Equipment
RA-Risk Assessment
MIR-Material Inspection request
MSDS-Material Safety Data Sheet
MST-Method Statement
NCR-Non-Conformance Report
QA/QC-Quality Assurance/ Quality Control
PQP-Project Quality Plan
TPL-Third Party Laboratory
NTS-Notice to Start
PTW-Permit to Work
The Sequence of Painting Works
Prior to Construction
All relevant documentation such as (Approved Shop drawings, Method Statement for Painting Works, ITPs, Checklist, etc.) and the material applicable to a particular section of work will be checked by the site engineer prior to the commencement of work ensuring that these are of the correct type as reviewed by the Engineer.
Ensure that shop drawings as per the finishes schedule indicating the color and type of paint walls, ceiling, bulkhead, cover lightings, pelmet, etc. are approved.
Proper coordination with all disciplines to ensure that there are no abortive and defective works during the execution of painting works.
Painting application shall not commence unless the substrate is properly cured, cleaned prepared according to the manufacturer’s recommendation.
Before the beginning installation, it will be ensured that the approved valid Permit To Work (PTW) is available on site.
For working at height, fixed and movable scaffolding would be erected as per area requirements. Scaffolding when erected shall be inspected by the safety officer prior to usage.
The engineer in charge will ensure that approval and standard tools and tackles are available to carry out the work.
Safe access to work areas will be provided and will be approved by the competent safety person prior to the commencement of work if applicable.
Check the work area tidy and remove flammable materials if any and a safe environment will be ensured.
Where the Risk Assessment identifies high-risk works a permit to work will be obtained from the safety department.
Competent manpower will be employed to carry out the painting works.
Delivery, Storage, Handling, and Product Marking
All painting materials will be handled and transported and unloaded at the site strictly as per manufacturer’s instruction.
Materials to be delivered in sealed containers shall be clearly labeled with the following information:
- Manufacturer’s name, initials, or recognized trademark
- Title and specification number
- Whether the material is the primer, undercoat, or finishing coat
- Whether the material is for internal or external use, where appropriate
- Color reference from BS 4800
- Method of application
- Batch number and date of manufacture or re-test
No paint is to be used more than 18 months after manufacture or re-test.
Materials found not suitable for site use will be removed immediately.
Replace materials that are damaged or unfit for use.
Replace materials that are damaged or unfit for use.
No materials will be permitted to enter the work location without being inspected and approved by the Engineer.
External Painting Works
1. Surface Preparation
Before painting commences all surfaces in the work area are to be washed and scrubbed clean of debris and every possible precaution is taken to keep down the dust. No paint is to be applied to surfaces structurally or superficially damp and all surfaces must be ascertained to be free from condensation, efflorescence, etc., before the application of each coat.
The surface shall be checked for evenness, flatness, and true level. Any substrate surface found uneven, bulging, with undulations, and out of tolerance shall be repaired/rectified.
The surface to be painted or the substrate must be clean, dry, and free of dirt, dust, grease oil, soap, was, and mildew.
Ensure the substrate is clear of any defects, nail holes, cracks, and surface imperfections.
Check and test the surface moisture (for concrete substrate) prior to primer application.
2. Substrate
Remove release agents, curing compounds, efflorescence, and chalk.
Do not paint surfaces if the moisture content or alkalinity of surfaces exceeds that permitted in the manufacturer’s written recommendations.
Remove dust, dirt, and other foreign material that might impair the bond of paints to substrates.
Remove rust, loose mill scale, and shop primer from metal surfaces. Clean using methods recommended in writing by the paint manufacturer.
Blast cleaning shall achieve finish preparation grade Sa 2.5 in accordance with BS EN ISO 8501: Part 1, and control quality in accordance with BS 5493, BS EN ISO 12944: Parts 1-8, and BS EN ISO 14713.
Clean site welds, bolted connections, and abraded areas of shop paint, and paint exposed areas with the same material as used for shop priming in accordance with SSPC-PA 1 for touching up shop-primed surfaces.
Remove grease and oil residue from galvanized surfaces fabricated from coil stock by mechanical methods to produce clean, lightly etched surfaces that promote adhesion of subsequently applied paints. Remove loose surface oxidation from aluminum substrates.
3. Products
Type PT-201 Exterior Acrylic Paint
Description: Pure acrylic textured heat reflective coating applied to external walls as indicated on the design drawings.
Substrate: Rendered exterior masonry wall substrate at the location indicated on the design drawings.
Color: As indicated on the design drawings.
4. Application of Painting
All liquid paints must be properly mixed to achieve a consistent consistency. The manufacturer’s recommendations for thinning and mix ratio must be followed. Apply paint while it is well-lit. According to the manufacturer’s recommendations, the primer must be applied at the proper thickness.
Workmanship shall generally be in accordance with BS 8000. Apply paints according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Use only materials/components from the same production batch in the same area to prevent banding, patchiness, or other visual variations.
Apply coatings to clean, dust-free, suitably dry surfaces in dry atmospheric conditions and after any previous coats have cured adequately.
Apply coatings evenly to give a smooth finish of uniform thickness and color free from brush marks, nibs, sag runs, and other defects.
There shall be an interval of at least the period recommended by the manufacturer between successive coats of paint.
Ensure that an adequate drying/ curing period for each coat has elapsed before handling.
Multiple coats of the same material shall be of a different tint to ensure that each coat provides complete coverage.
Consideration shall be given to the correct choice of color for the undercoat such that it complements the finished topcoat color and avoids any color variation showing through the topcoat.
Use applications and techniques suited for the paint and substrate indicated.
a. Paint surfaces behind movable equipment and furniture the same as similar exposed surfaces. Before final installation, paint surfaces behind permanently fixed equipment or furniture with a prime coat only.
b. Paint both sides and edges of exterior doors and the entire exposed surface of exterior door frames.
c. Paint the entire exposed surface of window frames and sashes.
d. Paint the front and backsides of access panels, removable or hinged covers, and similar hinged items to match exposed surfaces.
Do not paint over labels of independent testing agencies or equipment names, identification, performance rating, or nomenclature plates.
Primers specified in painting schedules may be omitted on items that are factory-primed or factory-finished if acceptable to topcoat manufacturers.
If undercoats or other conditions show through the topcoat, apply additional coats until the cured film has a uniform paint finish, color, and appearance.
Apply initial coats as soon as practical after surface preparations, and allow surfaces to dry 24 hours minimum between coatings unless short periods are permitted in the manufacturer’s printed recommendations.
Oil-based stoppers/filters shall be applied after priming, and water-based stoppers/fillers shall be used before priming unless otherwise recommended in writing by the manufacturer. Water-based stoppers/fillers shall be patched after priming.
Apply paints to produce surface films without cloudiness, spotting, holidays, laps, brush marks, roller track, runs, sags, ropiness, or other surface imperfections, cut-in sharp lines, and color breaks.
Paint coatings as per the below guidelines:
a. Initial Coat(s): Apply a single coat of solvent-based penetrating primer/sealer.
b. Intermediate Coat (s): Apply two (2) full coats of pure acrylic textured, flexible, breathable anti-carbonation coating.
c. Finishing Coat (s): Apply two (2) coats of high-quality pure acrylic, water-based paint.
d. Thickness of each coat shall be as recommended by the manufacturer to suit the performance.
5. Repair works (if any)
Any works completed and get damaged shall be repaired with the same materials.
Apply spot primer and body coat (1st coat) to the affected area. Smoothen the surface with sandpaper.
Apply 2nd coat or final paint to the affected area and let it dry.
Repeat the same procedure for other areas if any.
Internal Painting Works
1. Surface Preparation-Method Statement for Painting Works
The substrate must be sound, clean, dry, free from dust, oil, grease, and laitance, etc. The surfaces shall be checked for evenness, flatness, and true level. Any substrate surface found uneven, bulging, with undulations, and out of tolerance shall be repaired/rectified.
Ensure the substrate is clear of any defects, nail holes, cracks, and surface imperfections.
Check and test the surface moisture (for concrete substrate) prior to primer application.
Sandown to receive a smooth surface finish and remove chalk dust.
2. Substrate
Remove release agents, curing compounds, efflorescence, and chalk.
Do not paint surfaces if the moisture content or alkalinity of surfaces exceeds that permitted in the manufacturer’s written recommendations.
Remove dust, dirt, and other foreign material that might impair the bond of paints to substrates.
Remove rust, loose mill scale, and shop primer from metal surfaces. Clean using methods recommended in writing by the paint manufacturer.
Blast cleaning shall achieve finish preparation grade Sa 2.5 in accordance with BS EN ISO 8501: Part 1, and control quality in accordance with BS 5493, BS EN ISO 12944: Parts 1-8, and BS EN ISO 14713.
Clean site welds, bolted connections, and abraded areas of shop paint, and paint exposed areas with the same material as used for shop priming in accordance with SSPC-PA 1 for touching up shop-primed surfaces.
Remove grease and oil residue from galvanized surfaces fabricated from coil stock by mechanical methods to produce clean, lightly etched surfaces that promote adhesion of subsequently applied paints. Remove loose surface oxidation from aluminum substrates.
3. Products
Type PT-101 Emulsion Paint – Dry Areas
a. Description: Acrylic base emulsion paint system, to wall and ceiling substrate in interior areas, as indicated on the design drawings.
b. Substrate: indicated on the design drawings.
c. Finish/Color: Refer to the finishes schedule and shall comply with the RAL color chart.
d. Paint application
· Initial Coat: One (1) No. coat of primer compatible with the substrate and finishing coat, in accordance with the recommendation of the finishing coat manufacturer.
· Intermediate Coat: Apply two (2) No. coats of Stucco, an acrylic co-polymer-based putty.
· Finishing Coat: Two (2) No. coats emulsion paint to achieve a nominal dry film thickness (DFT) in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendation.
Type PT-111 Emulsion Paint – Wet Areas
a. Description: 100 % pure acrylic, high crack tolerant, anti-fungal, and anti-microbial emulsion paint with high washability properties, applied to walls and slab soffit at interior areas as indicated on the design drawings.
b. Substrate: indicated on the design drawings.
c. Color: As indicated on the design drawings/finishes schedule.
d. Paint application
· Initial Coat (s): Apply a single coat of emulsion primer or PVA primer.
· Intermediate Coat: Apply two (2) No. coats of Stucco, an acrylic co-polymer-based putty.
· Finishing Coat: Apply Two (2) coats of paint to achieve a nominal dry film thickness (DFT) of 40-60 microns per coat in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendation.
e. Paint Properties
· Gloss level: 12-18 in accordance with EN ISO 2813 (60º)
· Volume Solids Content: 36 ± 2 %.
· VOC Content: 29.75 g/l when calculated according to 40 CFR 59, subpart D (EPA Method 24).
· Washability/Scrub resistance: 15,000 scrubs when tested in accordance with DIN 53778.
· Surface Spread of Flame: Class 1 in accordance with BS 476: Part 7.
· Fungus Growth Rating: No growth when tested in accordance with BS 3900.
· Application: Roller, Brush, or Spray.
Type PT-195 Anti-Carbonation Paint
a. Description: High reflective anti-carbonation coating to interior walls, columns, and soffits at the location indicated on the design drawings.
b. Finish/Color: Refer to the finishes schedule.
c. Preparation: In accordance with the paint manufacturer’s recommendation.
d. Paint application
· Initial Coat: One (1) No. coat of high-quality water bases acrylic co-polymer-based alkali-resistant primer with volume solids not less the 34 ± 2 %.
· Finishing Coat: Apply two (2) coats of high-quality water-based pure acrylic reflective anti-carbonation topcoat with volume solids not less than 38 ± 2%.
4. Application
Workmanship shall generally be in accordance with BS 8000. Apply paints according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Use only materials/components from the same production batch in the same area to prevent banding, patchiness, or other visual variations.
Apply coatings to clean, dust-free, suitably dry surfaces in dry atmospheric conditions and after any previous coats have cured adequately.
Apply coatings evenly to give a smooth finish of uniform thickness and color free from brush marks, nibs, sag runs, and other defects.
There shall be an interval of at least the period recommended by the manufacturer between successive coats of paint. Ensure that an adequate drying/ curing period for each coat has elapsed before handling.
Multiple coats of the same material shall be of a different tint to ensure that each coat provides complete coverage. Consideration shall be given to the correct choice of color for the undercoat such that it complements the finished topcoat color and avoids any color variation showing through the topcoat.
Use applications and techniques suited for the paint and substrate indicated. · Paint surfaces behind movable equipment and furniture the same as similar exposed surfaces. Before final installation, paint surfaces behind permanently fixed equipment or furniture with a prime coat only.
· Paint both sides and edges of exterior doors and the entire exposed surface of exterior door frames.
· Paint the entire exposed surface of window frames and sashes.
· Paint the front and backsides of access panels, removable or hinged covers, and similar
i. Hinged items to match exposed surfaces.
Do not paint over labels of independent testing agencies or equipment names, identification, performance rating, or nomenclature plates.
Primers specified in painting schedules may be omitted on items that are factory-primed or factory-finished if acceptable to topcoat manufacturers.
If undercoats or other conditions show through the topcoat, apply additional coats until the cured film has a uniform paint finish, color, and appearance.
Apply initial coats as soon as practical after surface preparations, and allow surfaces to dry 24 hours minimum between coatings unless short periods are permitted in the manufacturer’s printed recommendations.
Oil-based stoppers/filters shall be applied after priming, and water-based stoppers/fillers shall be used before priming unless otherwise recommended in writing by the manufacturer. Water-based stoppers/fillers shall be patched after priming.
Apply paints to produce surface films without cloudiness, spotting, holidays, laps, brush marks, roller track, runs, sags, ropiness, or other surface imperfections, cut-in sharp lines, and color breaks.
5. Repair works (if any)
Repair of the surface shall be done as per the approved method statement for repair of concrete, plaster, drywall, etc.
Inspections for Method Statement of Painting Works
Prior to the start of mass application of painting systems, a mock-up will be done on-site for each type of paint system and subsequent inspection shall be offered to supervising consultant for approval.
Inspection may be made on isolated portions of the painting as well, to facilitate general progress in construction.
All inspections shall be in accordance with the Inspection and Testing Plan and Inspection checklist
After the inspection is carried out successfully. The inspection shall be recorded and witnessed by supervising consultant with the corresponding Work Inspection Request (WIR).
Identified Hazards/Risks and Controls in Place
Emergency Preparedness
The Project Manager & Project HSE Manager shall ensure that all employees are aware of the correct response to various emergency situations.
The response Guidelines applicable to these works are the following:
Assess the Hazards at the Scene
Upon discovering the incident, take the time to assess the situation to make the area safe and prevent further injury to those involved. Take appropriate precautions according to the type of damage and cause of accident like:
Vehicle Accident
a. Switch off the vehicle’s ignition and warn the people not to smoke.
b. Make use of bystanders to control traffic or crowds, to call for help, and if they are capable, to assist with first aid.
Electrical Accident
a. Switch off the current or break contact between the injured person and the power source.
b. Do not touch the victim or any live wires! Use non-conducting material, such as a dry stick to remove wires from the casualty.
c. Ensure that the current is turned off or that loose wires are kept at a safe distance until the casualty is removed to a safe area.
d. Do not approach fallen high-tension power lines until a power company official gives permission.
e. Apply artificial respiration if necessary.
Machinery Accident
a. Shut off running or moving machinery
Gas, Smoke, and Poisonous Fumes
a. Shut off the source and remove the casualty to fresh air.
b. Do not enter a confined space and become another victim.
Fuels, Oil, and Chemical Spills
a. Switch off any likely sources of ignition.
b. Build a bund or dig a hole to contain the fluids.
c. Contain the split material and isolate the area.
Chemical Splash/Chemical Inhalation
a. First Aider shall be available at the work location
b. First Aid Box shall be placed at the work location
c. Use eyewash in case of a chemical splash on the face or eyes
d. Shift the patient to a well-ventilated area in case of chemical inhalation
e. Call for paramedic assistance or the affected person or shall be shifted to the clinic as required, in any type of emergency.
f. Shift the patient to the hospital if required.
Personal Injury Accident
Do not panic, the first priority in the case of an accident is to obtain proper medical assistance for the victim. The following steps should be followed in the event of an accident.
a. Upon discovering an accident, call to attract the attention of others nearby to assist and ensure any injured person is in no further danger.
b. Assess the hazards at the scene and make the area safe for yourself, the victim, and others.
c. Typical hazards to be aware of are; live electrical lines, moving equipment or machinery, traffic, hazardous chemicals, and fire. Only move the victim if they are in immediate danger.
d. Send someone to call for emergency help. Locate the nearest First Aiders or any personnel trained in First Aid. If no available qualified personnel, locate the nearest radio or telephone and call the office or ambulance.
Information required for ambulance assistance:
a. Circumstances of the incident and condition of the victim(s).
b. Number of casualties involved
c. Exact location of the accident
d. Help that has been given or is being given.
e. Name and telephone number from which the call is being placed (if Applicable).
f. Wait to be told what to do before hanging up the call.
g. Protect and shelter the victim until medical help arrives and post somebody at the site entrance to direct the ambulance to the accident.
h. Immediately after attending to the victim, the Project HSE manager or crew supervisor shall complete an Accident Report.
i. In the case of fatal accidents, the Police and the nearest HSE Authorities shall be informed immediately.
Fire
Raise the alarm at once. Proceed to the nearest telephone or radio and ask whoever is present to call the fire services or do so yourself. Attack the fore with correct firefighting extinguishers or other suitable fire-fighting equipment.
A roll call of all employees shall be taken when premises have had to be evacuated. Each section shall nominate a Fire Warden who, in case of an emergency shall undertake the following duties:
a. Keep a check on personnel movements so that an accurate roll call can be made.
b. Alert the remainder of the office of the emergency.
c. Supervise the orderly exit as per the emergency exit plan.
d. Check the staff numbers.
e. Ensure the personnel does not leave the assembly area until counted.
f. Advise emergency services if any person remains unaccounted for.
The emergency exit plan shall be prepared by the HSE Manager and will show the positions of all exits.
Environmental Considerations and Impact Control Measures
Waste Management
Good waste management practice is essential in order to achieve regulatory compliance. It can also lead to improved business efficiency and cost savings. The following waste management practices will ensure the preservation of environmental resources.
Waste should be reduced and recycled where possible.
Water drained after pressure testing shall be collected and reused for curing or damping down the dust.
The disposal area should be well prepared to receive the waste. All waste areas and containers should be landed with their content.
All containers must be in good condition, not leaking, and stored on hard standing.
Do not allow containers to overflow and remove them regularly.
Do not dispose of burn, bury or treat waste on-site
Do not mix regulated and non-regulated wastes
Wastes cannot be disposed of directly to landfills or to the sea unless it meets the local regulatory authorities.
Untreated sewage shall not be disposed of without treatment. At the site, it shall be confined in septic tanks and removed via sewage tankers, and disposed of in an approved location.
The emergency procedure described earlier shall be applied in any case of chemical spillage.
All chemicals and environmentally hazardous materials shall be isolated by storing them within bund walls on top of paving pads to prevent any leakage into the water table.
In case of dewatering and unsuitable water is encountered, the engineer’s site representative shall be immediately notified to advise further course of action.
a. Where possible plastic drums, wooden pallets, cardboard, empty plastic bottles, scrap metal, batteries, waste paper, and waste POL will be segregated on-site and sent for recycling, where available.
b. The contractor will re-use as much material on-site if practicable, including.
c. Excess concrete from pours will be re-used as formwork (e.g. paving slabs or new jersey concrete barriers) instead of being sent for recycling or disposal.
d. Existing products (such as wooden pallets) will be considered for reuse instead of purchasing new products; and
e. Subcontractors will be instructed to take away and reuse surplus materials in the same or other projects.
f. Transfer and transportation of waste consignments will be with the Regulatory Authority approved/licensed Waste Management Contractor (WMC).
g. The Waste Transfer Note (WTN) will be completed and jointly signed by representatives from the contractor and the Waste Management Company.
h. The contractor shall ensure that waste materials are removed off-site at a suitable frequency to prevent excessive waste accumulation, overflowing skips, and the waste being stored on bare ground.
i. Waste will be transported to a Regulatory Authority-approved disposal facility.
j. Vehicles delivering waste to the disposal area will be covered where necessary, to prevent dropping, leaking, sifting, or blowing of solid waste from the vehicle.
k. Any spillages or waste lost from the disposal vehicle en route to the disposal site shall be promptly cleaned up.
l. Domestic and biodegradable waste from offices, canteens, and welfare facilities shall be removed daily from the site.
m. The contractor shall not dump or bury waste on the site.
n. No waste shall be burnt on-site.
o. Hazardous waste will be disposed of at a Regulatory Authority-approved facility (TBD). It will remain segregated and in the labeled storage containers, and
p. Incompatible hazardous wastes will not be transported together.
Noise Control
a. Use silencers for high noise-generating equipment whenever possible.
b. Regular maintenance of equipment and machinery.
c. Wear earplugs if the workplace noise level exceeds 85 dbA for TWA 8 hours.
d. Noise level to be measured and recorded every day at the workplace.
e. Avoid dropping materials like scaffold accessories and plywood in the work area.
Dust Control
a. Regular water spraying on unpaved roads to avoid dust dispersion.
b. Limiting the speed at the site to 20 Km/h.
c. Maintenance of roads whenever required to alleviate dust accumulation.
d. Vehicles, Machinery, and Equipment Control.
e. Regular maintenance of vehicles, machinery, and equipment to avoid excessive smoke emissions.
Mandatory PPE for the Work Activity
PPE is the last line of defense not the first: however, every contractor should provide adequate suitable, sufficient PPE to protect the workforce wherever possible. As a minimum for all personnel during the abutment works will be the hat, safety boots, coveralls, goggles, and gloves will be provided and used at all times. Additional task-specific PPE will be provided and worn in line with risk assessments.
Emergency Procedures
This procedure describes the company’s guidelines on emergency responses to ensure prompt and safe action is taken. This procedure applies to all health, safety, and environmental emergencies with particular emphasis on the company’s requirement in the event of personal injury accidents or fire emergencies.
General
The Project Manager in coordination with the Project HSE Manager shall ensure that the project has in place a viable and up-to-date Emergency Response plan.
This plan shall include allocated responsibilities, contact detail for project personnel, contact details for local authorities, contact details for group personnel off-site, emergency response action, and maps as a minimum.
Communication
As a minimum HSE manager shall ensure that HSE communication Flow and Emergency Telephone numbers are complete, kept up to date, and circulated on Project HSE Notice Boards.
The Project Manager with close coordination with the HSE manager shall take all necessary steps to ensure that this information is communicated and understood by all employees and sub-contractors working on site. It takes all necessary steps to ensure that the workplace has adequate reliable means of communication internally and as required outside communication.
Emergency Response
The emergency response shall be initiated by an authorized person. The emergency response section in the HSE plan shall be followed In case of an emergency the following actions shall be activated:
Stop the activity
Call the emergency number for help
Provide first aid and call an ambulance
Alert site clinic/Nurse/First aider
Quality Controls
The Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) for this Method Statement summarizes various characteristics to be checked. The concerned Site Engineer or Site Supervisor will be responsible to ensure compliance for these operations and the site QA/QC Engineer will carry out quality control checks and report the inspection results.
Quality Records
Quality records will be provided as identified in the ITP and maintained as per ISO 9001/2015 standard form of records, quality checklists, and QA/QC reports requirements are defined in the Inspection and Test Plan.
Submission of as-built records will be done after completion.
Specific Quality Measurements
All works will be undertaken in compliance with the quality requirements of the Contract and “Project Quality Management Plan”. Where non-conformances are found/identified to demonstrate their conformity.
All works requiring inspection and testing to demonstrate conformity with requirements will be undertaken in accordance with the “Control of Inspection and Testing”.
Where non-conformities are found/identified, they will be addressed in accordance with the “Procedure for Control of Non-Conformances”.
The quality control activities associated with the works will be conveyed to all personnel involved in the execution of the works by the Project QA/QC Manager prior to the commencement of the work.
The equipment and instruments used for measurements on-site will be calibrated and certified. The relevant documents will accompany the corresponding equipment and instruments.
Necessary internal and external training is provided to the staff carrying out the job to ensure that the quality standards required on the project are met. Skilled and competent personnel are deployed to undertake the job.
Safety of the Public and Occupiers
The contractor shall carry out all tasks/activities conducted in areas accessible to the public in a manner that at least minimizes to the maximum extent possible, the impact and level of risk to the public and occupiers.
The contractor shall ensure work activities shall be appropriately barricaded to provide physical separation between construction site activities and the public passers and visitors.
Resource Planning
1. Personnel
Project Manager
The Project Manager will be responsible to manage, executing, completing, and handover the construction activities within approved budgets and resources in compliance with project requirements as specified in project specifications. He will be overall in charge of implementing the Method Statement for Painting in accordance with QA/QC and HSE requirements.
Responsible for controlling the project’s entire activities & for the overall coordination with the consultant/client.
Ensure that adequate welfare facilities and equipment are provided to the project to avoid injury, health impairment, or damage & to ensure providing quality work within the planned time scale.
All responsibilities are stated in the Project’s Quality Assurance Plan.
Construction Manager
Organize the site so that work is carried out to the required specifications with minimum risk to workers, equipment, and materials.
Coordination with different functions of the project.
Expediting areas of concern to achieve project schedule.
Adhere to the project-specific quality management program and HSE requirements.
Delivering the overall works in a safe and timely manner, ensuring conformance with the approved design. Leading the team of engineers and surveyors, guiding them in the delivery of the works. Acquire, allocate, and maintain resources.
QA/QC Manager
Responsible for the work of entire quality assurance, quality control & inspection programs.
Produce all quality-related documents & reports necessary as requested by the Owner/Consultant/Engineer.
Provide written procedures & coordinate in formalizing the Method Statements with the Project Manager/ Construction Managers/Site Engineers to describe the job-specific work for each stage/activity.
All responsibilities are stated in the Project’s Quality Assurance Plan.
QA/QC Engineer
Responsible for the work entire Quality Assurance, Quality Control & inspection programs.
Produce all Quality related documents & necessary quality reports as requested.
Provide written procedures & coordinate in formalizing the Method Statements with the Construction Manager/Site Engineers to describe the job-specific work for each stage/activity.
Will make sure that all the works mentioned in this method statement will carry out in the approved shop drawing and as per the project specification.
Will make sure WIR for all these activities is raised and approved by the consultant and record those documents for testing, commissioning, and handing over the procedure.
Safety Manager
Manage Safety Engineers and Safety Officers to be in strict conformance with project policies and procedures.
Must ensure safe work method stated in Method Statement for Painting and RA is fully implemented during activity.
Responsible for controlling HSE personnel for effective monitoring of work.
Oversee site safety orientations/inductions, toolbox talks, safety training certifications, job site inspections, working at heights, scaffolding tagging systems that are fully functional, rigging, etc.
Report to Project Manager all personal injuries and near-miss incidents (aligned with Safety Engineers / Officers) as well as property damages immediately. Produce investigative reports and summaries for senior management.
Safety Officer
Provide advice and coordination in line with the project HSE Plan, legislation, and standards to workgroups as required/directed.
Input into the preparation and maintenance Risk Register at the project level which will form the basis of risk management on the project for the RAMS.
Monitoring and reporting compliance with the Project HSE Plan.
Assist with the implementation and monitoring of project ERP.
Conducting regular HSE inspections and participating in HSE audits.
Reporting as required, HSE incidents, including near-miss events, injuries, and any other HSE issues.
Regularly attending toolbox and other HSE meetings.
Will ensure that the worksite has been examined, and all precautions specified to be taken in the PTW before work commences have in fact been taken.
Will ensure that the works are examined upon completion of the works and the PTW is correctly closed.
Site Engineer
Adheres to the project-specific method statements, procedures, inspection programs & HSE instructions to get the activities performed to client satisfaction with full coordination with the HSE & Quality personnel.
Responsible to ensure that correct drawings, materials, tools, and equipment are provided on-site.
Liaising with sub-contractors, supervisors, planners, and quantity surveyors sends the general workforce involved in the project.
Responsible for planning the work and efficiently organizing the plan and site facilities in order to meet agreed deadlines.
Coordinate with QA/QC team engineers/ inspectors, and hand over daily site progress works report/highlighted drawings & present during inspection/site visit with QA/QC inspectors & consultant/client.
Foreman
Performed the activities instructed by the Supervisor/Engineer at the site and follow the safety procedures to make it safe for his workers.
In charge to lead the work execution send the focal point in coordinating with the site Supervisor/Engineer related to overall site activity, materials, tools, and equipment.
Technician/Applicator
Carry out Installation work as per the concerned foreman’s instructions with all the safety requirements.
The workforce is to attend daily toolbox talks, and morning task brief briefs prior to starting any work on EHS (Environment Health Standard) plans and policies. Execute the installation of the waterproofing membrane system.
Workforce
Carry out their work in such a way that they don’t create for themselves or any other person risk to health safety, and don’t impact the environment to the maximum extent possible or affect the quality of work.
Document Controller
Documenting, distributing, and maintaining data in the prescribed format. Making the necessary data available as requested by the team or the client
2. Small Tools
Paint Brush / Roller – For Painting purposes and cleaning
Steel scrapper – Removing loose materials surface preparation
Electric grinder – For surface preparation
Slow-speed drill machine – Suitable spiral mixer of priming material
Cutting knife and scissors – General purpose
Bucket – General purpose
Container Drums (Min 25L) – Vessel for waste liquid
Potable Water/Solvent – For cleaning Equipment/Tools
Paintbrush, Roller, Tray – Painting Works
Warning Tape/ Safety Barriers – To define the working area
Blinkers/ Rotary Beacons – For Night Safety work
3. Plant & Equipment
Transport vehicle – Use to transport WP material to store and project site
Wheel Barrows – Use to move WP materials to an area of application
Bobcat – Use to move WP materials to an area of application
Tower Lights – For use during night operations
Service Vehicle for General Workers – Worker’s mobilization
Portable Grinder – For Grinding and finishing purposes
Aluminum Scaffolding – Painting works
8 A-Type Ladder – For Temporary Activity
The above tools and equipment shall be checked for operational suitability before each shift of commencement of works including, but not limited, to safety and operational compliance. The same shall be executed for all small tools and miscellaneous items.
The foremen and engineers on-site shall ensure that all necessary equipment is available as well as fit and safe prior to the commencement of work.
All above plant and equipment shall comply with the following:
All plant and equipment used on the Works shall have a valid certificate of operation provided by a recognized licensing authority.
Plant operators shall hold a valid operator’s license. Apart from the license, the operator must hold valid 3rd party competency evidence.
Material
Maestro WB Primer 28830 – For Exterior– Acrylic co-primer-polymer emulsion
PRO Smooth Filler 38810 – For Interior walls, Ceiling, partitions
Maestro Matt Emulsion 594E – For exterior and Interior
Context Top Coat Matt 48610 – For Anti-Carbonation
Topaz Zero Silk 58903 – For Interior Topcoat
Maestro Pro Primer Pigmented 28832 – For Interior Wall Primer
References-Method Statement for Painting Works
Project Specifications Schedule – Painting
Project Specifications Schedule – Quality Requirements
Approved Shop Drawings
Approved material submittal – Internal & External Paint
Attachments
Inspection and Testing Plan
Checklist
Risk Assessment
Product Data Sheet
Material Safety Datasheet
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Jose S. Villegas is a seasoned professional and civil engineer in the construction industry with over 24 years of experience. He has worked on various construction projects ranging from small to large-scale projects. He has a deep understanding of the construction process, from quality to implementation and completion.