Method Statement for Installation for Curtain Wall (Unitized)

Netfortune Engineering (FEA) Macau Limited Method Statement for Hotel Curtain Wall/Glazing & Aluminium Cladding And GRC Cladding Installation for L36 ~ Roof

Page : Doc. No. :

Issue : Date :

1 of 24 VHCM/MS/RF/001 001 31-Aug-2006

Rev. 0

METHOD STATEMENT

FOR

HOTEL CURTAIN WALL/GLAZING & ALUMINIUM CLADDING

AND GRC CLADDING INSTALLATION FOR L36 ~ ROOF

FOR

PACKAGE 2120/3110 HOTEL CURTAIN WALL/GLAZING & ALUMINIUM CLADDING AND GRC CLADDING INSTALLATION

FOR

VENETIAN MACAU

IN

COTAI, MACAU


Page : Doc. No. :

Issue : Date :

2 of 24 VHCM/MS/RF/001 001 31-Aug-2006

Rev. 0

CONTENTS 1. SCOPE OF WORK

1.1 Specification Reference 4 1.2 Third Party Interfaces ... 4

2. WORK METHODOLOGY

2.1 Time 5 2.2 Duration .......................... 5 2.3 Sequence ..... 5

2.3.1 Curtain Wall Installation ..... 5 2.3.2 Monorail Installation at Roof parapet.... 7 2.3.3 Aluminium Cladding Installation ... 7 2.3.4 GRC Cladding Installation . 8

2.4 Location ...... 9 3. RESOURCE REQUIRED

3.1 Personnel .... 10 3.2 Plant ... 11 3.3 Material .. 12 3.4 Specialist Services ..... 12 3.5 Supervision .... 12

4. ASSESSMENT OF SIGNIFICANT RISKS

4.1 Access/Egress ..... 13 4.2 Place of Work .... 13 4.3 Others at Risk . 13 4.4 Competence for Key Activities .... 14 4.5 Dangerous Goods, Noise, Manual Handling, etc. .. 14 4.6 Environmental Impacts ... 14

5. CONTROL MEASURES TO BE USED

5.1 Emergency Arrangements .. 15 5.2 Security ... 15 5.3 Third Party Liaison . 15 5.4 Work Instructions and Field Controls 16 5.5 Permits 16 5.6 Personal Protective Equipments . 16 5.7 Specialist Training .. 18


Page : Doc. No. :

Issue : Date :

3 of 24 VHCM/MS/RF/001 001 31-Aug-2006

Rev. 0

6. PROVISION OF INFORMATION

6.1 Changes to Information .. 19 6.2 Confirmation of Emergency Arrangements/Drills . 19 6.3 Employee and Third Party Briefings .. 19

7. VERIFICATION RECORDS

7.1 Initial Records Requirements ..... 20 7.2 Records to be Taken During Construction ..... 20 7.3 Completion Certificate Package ..... 20 7.4 Filing Arrangements ... 20

8. APPENDICES

8.1 Hazard Identification Sheet 21 8.2 Risk Assessment Sheet 22 8.3 Sketches .. 23 A. Sketch No. 2 Hoisting of Curtain Wall Unit B. Sketch No. 2 Hoisting of Curtain Wall Unit C. Sketch No. 2 Hoisting of Curtain Wall Unit 8.4 Evercrete Method Statement for Waterproofing Application .. 24


Page : Doc. No. :

Issue : Date :

4 of 24 VHCM/MS/RF/001 001 31-Aug-2006

Rev. 0

1. SCOPE OF WORK

1.1 Specification Reference

1.1.1 Design - Technical Specification Clause 6.2 1.1.2 Fabrication - Technical Specification Clause 6.3

- Technical Specification Clause 8 1.1.3 Material - Technical Specification Clause 7 1.1.4 Workmanship - Technical Specification Clause 9 1.1.5 Galvanizing - Technical Specification Clause 7.24.1 1.1.6 Site Testing - Technical Specification Clause 6.9, 10.3, 10.4, 10.7, 10.8

& 10.10 & 10.11 1.1.7 Safety - Hong Kong Factories and Industrial Undertakings

Regulation, Code of Practice for Scaffolding Safety (HK) and The Charters of Construction Safety and Hygiene (Macau)

1.2 Third Party Interfaces

The curtain wall, aluminium cladding and GRC cladding installation for this project is independently installed externally as a external faade system and will have no direct interface with other trade except for internal finishing.


Page : Doc. No. :

Issue : Date :

5 of 24 VHCM/MS/RF/001 001 31-Aug-2006

Rev. 0

2. WORK METHODOLOGY

2.1 Time The external facade system for L36 ~ Roof will be installed under normal working hours. Night shift for installation will be required subject to the available of Tower Crane and actual site progress.

2.2 Duration

The external facade system for L36 ~ Roof will be installed according to approved installation programme.

2.3 Sequence

2.3.1 Curtain Wall Installation 2.3.1.1 Cast-in Embed

a. Curtain wall insert placing to be carried out in accordance with approved embed layout plan.

b. Check and inspect the installed inserts are in the correct location before concrete pouring. Any inserts that are beyond the allowable tolerance shall be rectified prior to concreting. FEA will issue inspection record to Major Trade Contractor before each casting.

c. Survey and inspect the inserts after removal of formwork. Any inserts that are out of tolerances will be highlighted and submitted to Major Trade Contractor for record.

d. Any curtain wall insert which is out of nominal position by a dimension greater than +/- 15mm in any direction due to concrete out of tolerance shall be recorded, and submitted for consultant's review.

e. Any remedial works must be approved by consultant prior to execution. 2.3.1.2 Setting Out

a. A set of reference grid lines and level datum to be provided by the Major Trade Contractor. Accuracy verified by joint surveying between FEA surveyor and Major Trade Contractor's building surveyor.

b. The setting out of the curtain wall floor by floor, will be carried out in accordance with the agreed set of reference gridlines and level datum throughout the whole building.

c. Assign a set up floor for every five floors where optical laser surveying instrument will be engaged to layout the reference lines of the curtain wall.


Page : Doc. No. :

Issue : Date :

6 of 24 VHCM/MS/RF/001 001 31-Aug-2006

Rev. 0

d. Curtain wall reference and anchor locations at intermediate floors will be set out with the aid of wires tensioned between set up floors. (Level reference on all floors will be transferred by optical level).

2.3.1.3 Bracket Installation

a. Clean the top face of pre-cast imbed by wire brush to remove dust and cement slag.

b. Major Trade Contractor to make-good any uneven concrete surface at insert location to achieve a smooth bearing surface prior to bracket installation.

c. Install the bracket onto the embed by fixing. d. Set the bracket in accurate in and out position and tighten the anchor

bolts. e. Set the aluminium serrated plate on accurate level and tighten the

anchor bolts. f. Double check the set curtain wall anchors for accuracy. g. Torque check of bolts on fixing (As per ITP plan).

2.3.1.4 Curtain Wall & Aluminium Cladding Installation :

a. Curtain wall units are unloaded onto the Loading Platform on 38/F as for temporary storage until they are required for installation.

b. During storage on site, the units will be covered with plastic sheet. c. A special custom made double track monorail system will be used and

set up on top of roof parapet wall. d. An electric chain block of SWL 1.0 will be mounted onto the steel

monorail track. The complete system shall undergo safety load test by an independent qualified party and test reports/statutory forms are then submitted to Main Contractor for record.

e. To install fire insulation according to approved shop drawing at top part of concrete beam surface prior to curtain wall installation.

f. Curtain wall units are then hoisted up from the Loading Platform by means of this monorail and electric chain block and place in position at floor edge for fixing to the pre-installed anchor brackets.

g. Upon final adjustment of the units by means of dummy level, theodolite, and torque checking (as ITP plan), tightening the fixing bolts to its correct torque by torque check test on site with RE / MTC & SSC relevant QA personnel to witness of inspection.

h. Proceed with next curtain wall unit installation and seal all gutters as per approved shop drawings details.

i. A 100% flood test to the gutters shall be carried out by Factory for a period of no less than 24 hours without water seepage. Take record and send to site together with unit delivery for site reference.

j. Install EPDM flashing and seal up the curtain wall system as a waterproof barrier.


Page : Doc. No. :

Issue : Date :

7 of 24 VHCM/MS/RF/001 001 31-Aug-2006

Rev. 0

k. Install thermal, acoustic insulation to the curtain wall. Inspection to be carried out by TCs QA personnel (as per ITP plan) and witnessed by relevant RE/MTC personnel for the satisfactory of the pre-installed fire insulation prior to the g.m.s. smoke seal installation.

l. Workers will install the curtain wall unit mainly inside the building except for the two End Wall and blind wall which will be carried out by using gondolas.

2.3.2 Monorail Installation at Roof Parapet

a. Design Drawing and Calculation will be submitted for approval prior for work execution.

b. The monorail system will be pre-fabricated and assembled in individual support frame.

c. The pre-assembled monorail support frame and tracks will be hoisted up and be installed using Tower Crane on top of roof parapet.

d. To fix the connection between monorail and separate tracks and ensure the bolts are tightened.

e. Repeat Step c d to complete installation of remaining of monorail system.

f. The monorail will be inspected by RPE with valid certificate before use.

2.3.3 Aluminium Cladding Installation 2.3.3.1 Cast-in Embed Refer to 2.3.1.1 2.3.3.2 Setting Out Refer to 2.3.1.2

2.3.3.3 Apply Water Proofing

Please refer to Appendix - Evercrete's Method Statement. And the survey concrete surface to be carried out. And make good action by MTC (if any) to the satisfactory of the consultant before waterproofing.

2.3.3.4 Aluminium Cladding Installation

a. Carry out remedial works to cast-in embed where necessary. b. Apply waterproofing onto concrete surface before any fixing of

brackets. No installation should proceed without inspection by MTC.


Page : Doc. No. :

Issue : Date :

8 of 24 VHCM/MS/RF/001 001 31-Aug-2006

Rev. 0

c. Fix S/S brackets to pre-cast channel by bolts and nuts or welding. d. Set the brackets in accurate in and out position and tightening the

anchor bolts. e. Torque checking to ensure the sufficient strengthening of bolts (as per

ITP plan). f. Adjust the vertical plumbing, alignment and leveling for the hook on

brackets in accordance with setting out line and approved shop drawings.

g. Hoist and install aluminium cladding panels. h. Apply caulking sealant to joints where applicable as shown in

approved shop drawings. i. Final cleaning to be carried out upon instruction received.

2.3.4 GRC Cladding Installation

a. Cast-in Embed l These permanent GRC cast-in-embeds are to be supplied by the

specialist GRC supplier to the MTC for installation in accordance with the approved layout shop drawings and required delivery schedule.

l These installed cast-in-embeds will be inspected against the correct location jointly by GRC supplier and MTC prior to concreting, in accordance with the GRC suppliers approved shop drawings.

l Survey and re-inspect cast-in-embeds after removal of form work by the GRC supplier.

l Should any embeds be found cast with excessive tolerances, the GRC supplier should submit remedial method statement and must be approved by MTC/ Consultant Team prior to commencement of remedial works by MTC.

l The curtain wall and aluminium cladding sub-contractor to commence water proofing works to concrete surface.

b. Setting Out

Refer to 2.3.1.2

c. Apply Water Proofing

Please refer to Appendix - Evercrete's Method Statement. And the survey concrete surface to be carried out. And make good action by MTC (if any) to the satisfactory of the consultant before waterproofing.

d. Mobilization:

- GRC panels will be hoisted up from Ground Level to podium roof by means of the 280 Ton jib crane (by others) situated at South-East corner of the building.


Page : Doc. No. :

Issue : Date :

9 of 24 VHCM/MS/RF/001 001 31-Aug-2006

Rev. 0

- Once landed on podium, the GRC panel will then be hoisted by Roof tower crane to the roof level.

- Once landed on tower Roof, the Roof tower crane will help to distribute the panel to the appropriate location.

- All GRC will be installed by using of Tower Crane from interior of the parapet wall to the exterior of parapet wall, and drop down for installation.

e. Installation procedure:

l Inspect water proofing on concrete surface. l Install fully pre-assembled steel sub frame and bracket in correct

position by using the monorail on top of roof parapet. l Torque checking to ensure the sufficient strengthening of bolts (as per

ITP plan. l To remove the monorail tracks prior for GRC installation. l Install GRC panels by means of Tower Crane with workers working on

gondola in zig-zac side set arrangement. l Banksman will co-ordinate with tower crane operator during

installation.

2.4 Location

The curtain wall, aluminium cladding and GRC cladding installation will be carry throughout the whole external faade of the Hotel building from L36 to R/F.


Page : Doc. No. :

Issue : Date :

10 of 24 VHCM/MS/RF/001 001 31-Aug-2006

Rev. 0

3. RESOURCE REQUIRED

3.1 Personnel

a. Deputy Project Director (one no.) He will overall monitor and responsible for the project.

b. Project Manager (one no.)

He will overall monitor the project for the progress as well as site safety.

c. Assistant Project Manager (one no.)

He will assist project manger to monitor site progress as well as site safety.

d. Designer Engineer (one no.)

He will be responsible for the design of the monorail to comply with all requirement.

e. Site Manger (one no.)

He will overall monitor the site team members for the execution of site work.

f. QA Officer (one no.)

He will responsible to ensure all the quality of the site works including installation and materials to match with the required standard.

g. Safety Supervisor (three nos.) He will be responsible for site safety to ensure all working procedures are in a safe working environment.

h. Surveyor (three teams three nos./team)

They will layout all required reference lines for the installation of monorail system prior work commencement.

i. Supervisor (three nos.)

They will be responsible for site work execution and ensure all works are properly done according to approved shop drawing.

j. Logistic Supervisor (one no.)

He will be fully responsible for all materials transportation either from factory/supplier to off-site storage or from off-site storage to site.

k. Storekeeper (one no.) He will be fully responsible for all materials and equipments/tools stored at site store house.


Page : Doc. No. :

Issue : Date :

11 of 24 VHCM/MS/RF/001 001 31-Aug-2006

Rev. 0

l. Banksman (eight nos.)

They will be fully responsible for the co-ordinations with Tower Crane operator and other lifting appliances operator for material hoisting, loading and unloading.

m. Rigger (five teams 6 nos./team)

They will be fully responsible and co-ordinate with banksman for the hoisting, loading and unloading of all materials.

n. Ganger (five teams 2 nos./team)

He will be the team leader of installers team to lead their team members to install the works according to approved shop drawing.

o. Installer (five teams 4 nos./team) They will install the following works according to approved shop drawing.

p. Waterproofing Applicator (four teams 2 nos./team) They will carry out the waterproofing works to external wall.

q. Electrician (two nos.) They will carry out all the installation, frequent checking and maintenance of electrical equipments.

r. Caulker (six teams 2 nos./team)

They will carry out all the sealant application works.

s. General Labour (five teams 4 nos./team) They will carry out all the miscellaneous works on site such as housekeeping, distribution of parts, protection to installed faade, safety facilities set up and etc.

3.2 Plant

a. Tower Crane (provided by Major Trade Contractor) b. 280 Ton jib crane (by others) c. Double Track Monorail System on top of roof parapet d. Electric Chain Hoist: SWL 1.0 MT 16 sets e. Temporary Gondola 36 sets f. Lorry Crane (Inland Transportation) 2 lorries.


Page : Doc. No. :

Issue : Date :

12 of 24 VHCM/MS/RF/001 001 31-Aug-2006

Rev. 0

3.3 Materials

All materials to be used will be clearly stated in our approved shop drawing.

3.4 Specialist Services

Not applicable for this Method Statement.

3.5 Supervision

a. Our site manger will carry out a briefing to all team members to explain all working procedures as well as site safety prior to work commencement.

b. Our supervisor will full time supervise the work to ensure all works are done according to approved shop drawing.

c. Our Safety Supervisor will check the work at the following stages: i) Stage 1 before work commencement

l To ensure all workers are equipped with proper personal protective equipments.

l To ensure the workplace is in a safe working environment with proper access.

l To ensure all scaffolding and loading platform to be obtained with valid certificate.

l To ensure all lifting appliances and gears are in a safe order with valid certificate.

ii) Stage 2 during working l To check all workers are wearing proper personal protective

equipments. l To check all workers are working in a safe manner.

iii) Stage 3 after work completion l To ensure all debris are clear off. l No oil / grease remained in the workplace. l No fire source left on the workplace.


Page : Doc. No. :

Issue : Date :

13 of 24 VHCM/MS/RF/001 001 31-Aug-2006

Rev. 0

4. ASSESSMENT OF SIGNIFICANT RISKS

Our Assistant Project Manager and Site Manager together with our Safety Supervisor will carry out risk assessment to identify the effective procedures and practices and the possible situations where the plant or associated systems of work may pose hazards. Risk assessment will be recorded with detailed precautions. It should be used to formulate clear instructions for all persons involved. Foreseeable hazardous operations associated with this project are summarized as follows: 4.1 Access/Egress

l All access/egress to be kept clear without any obstructions. l Report to Major Trade Contractor for any obstructions/unsafe condition in

main road access. l To ensure a proper access to allow workers to get in/out from working

platform and scaffolding. l To frequent check all access/egress to be maintained in a clear access free

from obstruction. 4.2 Place of Work

l All work areas must be kept clean and orderly. Rubbish, debris, waste and useless material constitute a fire hazard, as well as a potential tripping hazard on the job, and must be removed from work areas as fast as they accumulate. Areas for temporary accumulation to be provided by Major Trade Contractor for dumping of debris.

l All work areas must be kept clean and free from loose material and trash. Storage and stacking areas must be kept in an orderly condition to allow safe access to the materials. Access road to site office and site store must be kept clear and clean.

l Stacking of materials shall be properly arranged and not placed at access and egress.

l All management and supervisory personnel are required to carry out continual health and safety surveillance and take immediate steps to remedy defects or unsafe practices they observed.

4.3 Others at Risk

l To establish a scheme for precaution for working or work suspension during

Tropical Cyclones and Heavy Rainstorm. l To notify and monitor all visitors including driver & labour of material

transportation to wear proper personal protective equipments. l To notify and monitor all drivers of all vehicles will be in possession of a

valid license for the class of vehicle they drive.


Page : Doc. No. :

Issue : Date :

14 of 24 VHCM/MS/RF/001 001 31-Aug-2006

Rev. 0

4.4 Competence for Key Activities

All competent person and workers to be recorded in a List of Competence of Work as per Major Trade Contractors standard form and be submitted to Major Trade Contractor for Record. The List shall include the following works; l Safety Supervisor l Scaffolding erection and dismantle l Welding Works l Gondola regular inspection l Fork Lift Driver License l Abrasive wheel l Cartridge operation l Test Laboratory for Weld Test/Embed Test l RPE for checking of Lifting Appliances and Gears

4.5 Dangerous Goods, Noise, Manual Handling, etc.

Netfortune will establish and maintain procedures designed to control risks arising from handling, storage, use and disposal of substances hazardous to health The procedures will be based on a requirement contained in the respective procurement process for every supplier of a hazardous substance to provide the relevant substance hazard information Netfortune will supervise and monitor the implementation of the procedures which will include, but may not be limited to:

l establishing an inventory of all hazardous substance. l maintaining a file of relevant supplier hazard data information. l carrying out an assessment of the proposed handling, storage and use of the

hazardous substance and completion of an assessment report detailing the hazards and any necessary precautions.

l ensuring that personnel exposed to hazardous substances are provided with written safety and health instructions, training where appropriate, and observe the precautions therein.

4.6 Environmental Impacts

l All work areas must be kept clean and orderly. l To keep the work place free from oil/grease. l To ensure workers to wear ear protector for drilling, hacking and etc that

works would cause noise exposure. l Apply permit to work for any works carried out at night.


Page : Doc. No. :

Issue : Date :

15 of 24 VHCM/MS/RF/001 001 31-Aug-2006

Rev. 0

5. CONTROL MEASURES TO BE USED

5.1 Emergency Arrangements

l The Company will follow the Major Trade Contractors emergency procedures and participate in drills for emergency situations, including rescue operations. The foreseeable emergencies would include, but may not be limited to fire, persons falling from height, falling object onto persons, persons injured and/or stranded aloft.

l The Companys Site Safety Supervisor shall be also act as emergency coordinator and shall keep close contact to Major Trade Contractors appointed Emergency Coordinator.

l In case of emergency on site such as fire, flooding or collapse of equipment plant, all employees at the workplace shall stop the work immediately and inform our Site Safety Supervisor or directly report to the Major Trade Contractors Emergency Coordinator and follow their arrangements and instructions. In the meantime our Site Safety Supervisor will also report to our Project Manager for details of the emergency incident.

l Incident Report will be prepared by our Project Manager with assist of Site Safety Supervisor and be submitted to Major Trade Contractor within 24 hours.

l Our Project Manager should debrief the site personnel and instruct how to prevent the similar recurrence.

5.2 Security

l All security services/facilities to be provided by Construction Manager /

Major Trade Contractor to maintain a clean and ordered site condition. l To follow all in-house rules established by Construction Manager / Major

Trade Contractor.

5.3 Third Party Liaison

All sorts of communication including work instruction and documents will be sent / received through Major Trade Contractor and Major Trade Contractor will further distribute / collect to the associated parties. All co-ordination with other trades will be arranged by Major Trade Contractor for all interfaced works. Attend all required meetings with appropriate persons held by Major Trade Contractor. Both Netfortune, Major Trade Contractor and associated parties should keep a fast and close communication to reflect / report all the site conditions such as unsafe working condition, incidents or accidents to maintain a safe working environment.


Page : Doc. No. :

Issue : Date :

16 of 24 VHCM/MS/RF/001 001 31-Aug-2006

Rev. 0

5.4 Work Instructions and Field Controls

Work instruction and field control briefing will be carried out to all team leaders by our Site Manager to explain all the working procedures, installation method, precautions during working and associated site safety prior to work commencement. The briefing shall be included for all sequence of work, document / permit required, special training for particular work, plant & machineries to be used, any dangerous substances involved, key environment control, significant health & safety hazard and controls. This briefing shall be acknowledged by all team leaders to realize the actual site condition and working process as well as site safety in order to ensure all works to be carried out in a smooth and safe condition.

5.5 Permits

The followings shall be obtained permit from Major Trade Contractor / Construction Manager according to their rules: l All welding / gas cutting works l Working at night l All vehicles in / out of the site l Material in / out of the site l All persons in / out of the site

5.6 Personal Protective Equipments

Adequate supplies of suitable PPE will be maintained by the Company and his Sub-Contractors, who will each ensure that the appropriate PPE is issued to and used by their respective project personnel and authorized visitors. The provision of PPE will be in accordance with the relevant statutory requirements contained within, but not necessarily limited to: -

* The Factories and Industrial Undertakings Regulations * The Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Confined Spaces) Regulations * The Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Protection of Eyes) Regulations * The Construction Sites (Safety) Regulations * The Noise Control Ordinance * Charters of Construction Safety and Hygiene

Where reasonably practicable, consideration will be given to the individuals preference on the selection of P.P.E. including its comfort factor. The Company and each of his Sub Contractors will establish suitable procedures to record the issue of each item of PPE to an individual. Every person, including visitors, issued with an item of PPE will be required to sign a receipt, a copy of which will be retained in a dedicated file by the Company.


Page : Doc. No. :

Issue : Date :

17 of 24 VHCM/MS/RF/001 001 31-Aug-2006

Rev. 0

The Company will provide secure, adequate and sanitary facilities for the storage of PPE both before and after issue to their respective personnel. All personnel will be informed at the time of issue, of the need to maintain the equipment properly and hygienically and to immediately report any defect or damage of the PPE. They will also be provided with instruction on the proper use and maintenance of the equipment where appropriate. Depending on the work activity of each Sub Contractor and their respective personnel, the types of PPE that will require to be issued on the project will include but may not be limited to: - Safety helmets: With the exception of site office compounds, the whole site

is regarded as a hard hat area and the wearing of helmets is therefore mandatory. All helmets will comply with British Standard BS 5240 or an equivalent Hong Kong standard acceptable to the Factory Inspectorate. Where personnel are exposed to windy conditions their helmets will be fitted with chin straps.

Safety belts: All personnel working at height where it is impracticable to

provide a working platform will wear a full body harness, secured to an adequate anchor point by a suitable lanyard. Safety harnesses will be manufactured and tested in accordance with British Standard BS 1397 or an equivalent Hong Kong standard acceptable to the Factory Inspectorate. Lanyards manufactured and tested in accordance with the foregoing standards will be used in conjunction with the body harnesses specified above. When connected directly to a static anchor point a lanyard of up to but no longer than 2 meters may be used. When connected to inertia reel block or running line a lanyard of up to but no longer than 0.6 meters may be used Inertia reel blocks may be used in combination with a body harness and 0.6 meter long lanyard. If an inertia reel block is to be used it will be securely fixed to a suitable anchor point. Where fall arrest equipment is issued, its use, examination, maintenance and replacement will be in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations. Personnel issued with such equipment will inspect it daily to ensure its continued serviceability and report any defects immediately to their supervisor. The equipment will be examined by a competent person at intervals specified by the manufacturer. A record


Page : Doc. No. :

Issue : Date :

18 of 24 VHCM/MS/RF/001 001 31-Aug-2006

Rev. 0

of such examinations will be made and kept in a dedicated file.

Protective Boots: All personnel in construction and works areas will be

required to wear stout footwear, preferably with steel toecaps and midsoles.

Gloves: All personnel will be provided with suitable protective

gloves to prevent injury from handling sharp, abrasive, toxic or other hazardous materials of substances.

Reflective Waistcoats: All personnel will be provided with high visibility reflective

waistcoats, vests or belt for the importance that they are easily seen while working beside the roads. Each holder to ensure their continued high visibility will regularly clean the waistcoats.

Every person issued with PPE is initially responsible for using & maintaining the equipment and inspecting it regularly to ensure that it remains fit for its intended use. The Company will also ensure that his sub-contractors regularly monitor the use and condition of PPE issued to project personnel. The failure of any individual to use the PPE provided as directed by their employer is subject to disciplinary action, which may result in the offenders dismissal from the site.

5.7 Specialist Training

Not applicable for this Method Statement.


Page : Doc. No. :

Issue : Date :

19 of 24 VHCM/MS/RF/001 001 31-Aug-2006

Rev. 0

6. PROVISION OF INFORMATION

6.1 Changes to Information

All changes of information to be received will be recorded in 1st priority and be filed & registered in an independent file. Such kind of information will be distribute to all concerned team leaders and QA personnel at once to ensure all the information they kept to be up-to-date. A meeting / discussion will be held as soon as possible to review the change of information and be explained by our Project Manager / Assistant Manager to ensure all team leaders and QA personnel are fully understand the contents of change. The relevant information of changing will immediately inform to MTC and get approval of relevant parties involved.

6.2 Confirmation of Emergency Arrangements/Drills

Any emergency arrangement / drills received from Major Trade Contractor will be recorded at once. Our Site Manager will directly inform all team leaders for such arrangement during daily briefing and instruct all team members to participate the arrangement on time and that arrangement will also be announced in our site notice board to recall all team members.

6.3 Employee and Third Party Briefings

Any particular briefing held by third party will be announced by our Site Manager to all team leaders during daily briefing and be recorded in our site notice board to recall all team members to participate the briefing on time.


Page : Doc. No. :

Issue : Date :

20 of 24 VHCM/MS/RF/001 001 31-Aug-2006

Rev. 0

7. VERIFICATION RECORDS

7.1 Initial Records Requirements

The following records will be classified in independent file for future checking and submission: l Request for Inspection l Site Test Reports l Mill Certificates l Material Delivery Notes l Welders Certificate l Approved Shop Drawing l Approved Changing Record of Shop Drawing l Approved Revise Method Statement.

7.2 Records to be Taken During Construction

Inspection Checklist (Appendix). 7.3 Completion Certificate Package

The following certificate will be submitted in package after work completion: l Site Test Reports l Mill Certificates l Welders Certificate l As-Build Shop Drawing l Gondola Certificate l Monorail Test Report l Hoisting Machine Certificate l Pull Out Test Report l Water Test Report

7.4 Filing Arrangements

a. All documents will be classified and be kept in different files. b. Originals will be sent back to our main office for master filing. c. Project documentation and records shall be maintained until the completion of

the project.

END


Page : Doc. No. :

Issue : Date :

21 of 24 VHCM/MS/RF/001 001 31-Aug-2006

Rev. 0

8. APPENDICES

8.1 Hazard Identification Sheet

Netfortune Engineering (FEA) Macau Limited Hazard Identification Sheet Ref. : VHCM/HI/RF 001 Review No. 01 Date 31 Aug, 2006

Activity : Curtain Wall, Aluminium Cladding And GRC Cladding Installation for L36 ~ Roof Page 1 of 4

Project : Work Package :

J3039 Venetian Macau in Cotai, Macau 3110 Hotel Curtain Wall/Glazing & Aluminium Cladding And GRC Cladding Installation Analysis by : Yeung Ka Wah / Ricky Ip

Item Job Task People Affected Hazard Cause of Hazard Worst Harm Due to Hazard Existing Control Measures Remark

Injury caused by manual handling

Improper Manual handling Method

Back and Hand injury

- Keep the working area tidy - Working with proper manual lifting method - Wears appropriate PPE e.g. safety shoes - Supervision frequently

1 Loading, unloading and distribution of materials

Rigger, Labourer

Falling objects due to lifting failure

Improper Lifting method

Fatality - Ensure loading platforms are examined by RPE

- Ensure all LA & LG are examined by RPE - Inspection of the lifting chain and sling are

free of patent defect before commencing of work

- Assign qualified operator and banksman and use walkie-talkie for communication.

Fall from height while working on formwork platform

Working at height Fatality - Ensure the formwork platform is examined by RPE

- Wear safety harness and ensure safety belt to be securely fixed to anchorage point

Fall from height while working on gondola

Working at height Fatality - Ensure the monorail system and gondola are examined by RPE

- Regular inspection of gondola by competent person with valid certificate

- Only competent workers can be worked on gondola

- Wears appropriate PPE and ensure the fall-arrest safety device to be properly used

- Specific training, tool box talk

2 Cast-in embed checking Surveyor

Falling objects from platform/gondola

Working at height Fatality - All handy tools to have safety loop and tied to workers hand/firm support during operation




Fall from height while working near floor edge

Working at height Fatality - Provide proper platform with adequate guard-rail








3 To layout reference lines and level datum for setting out

Surveyor

Falling objects from gondola








4 External works for application of waterproofing, external flashing fixing, fire insulation fixing, final cleaning, water testing, bracket & sub-frame installation

Applicator, Installer, Caulker








Fatality - Ensure the loading platform, monorail system and chain hoist are examined by RPE



- Only trained workers can operate the chain hoist

- Specific training, tool box talk - Supervision frequently


Working at height Fatality - Wear safety harness and ensure safety belt to be securely fixed to anchorage point

5 Curtain wall installation Installer. Rigger, Labourer

Falling objects while working near floor edge


6 Internal works for thermal and acoustic insulation installation

Installer, Labourer Fall from height while working on working platform

Working at height Fatality - Ensure the working platform is erected by competent worker and be inspected by competent person with valid certificate

- Regular inspection of working platform by competent person







Fatality - Ensure the loading platform, monorail system and chain hoist are examined by RPE











7 Aluminium and GRC Cladding Installation

Installer. Rigger, Caulker, Labourer



8 All works All workers Heat stress (Summer time)

Overheat of worker Harmful to hearing - Considering worker's age and health - Drinking water provide


Page : Doc. No. :

Issue : Date :

22 of 24 VHCM/MS/RF/001 001 31-Aug-2006

Rev. 0

8. APPENDICES

8.2 Risk Assessment

Netfortune Engineering (FEA) Macau Limited Risk Assessment Sheet Ref. : VHCM/RA/RF 001 Review No. 01 Date 31 Aug, 2006


Project : Work Package :

J3039 Venetian Macau in Cotai, Macau 2120/3110 Hotel Curtain Wall/Glazing & Aluminium Cladding And GRC Cladding Installation Analysis by : Yeung Ka Wah / Ricky Ip

Rating of Harm Item Risk Control Measures Probability1 Consequences2

Risk Level3 Recommended Action Remark

Injury caused by manual handling

- Keep the working area tidy - Working with proper manual lifting method - Wears appropriate PPE e.g. safety shoes - Supervision frequently

3 3 9 (Yellow) Regular inspection 1


- Ensure loading platforms are examined by RPE - Ensure all LA & LG are examined by RPE - Inspection of the lifting chain and sling are free of

patent defect before commencing of work - Assign qualified operator and banksman and use

walkie-talkie for communication.

3 3 9 (Yellow) Provide specific training and close supervision

Fall from height while working on formwork platform

- Ensure the formwork platform is examined by RPE - Wear safety harness and ensure safety belt to be

securely fixed to anchorage point

2 3 6 (Yellow) Provide tool box talk


- Ensure the monorail system and gondola are examined by RPE





2 3 6 (Yellow) Provide specific training

2

Falling objects from platform/gondola

- All handy tools to have safety loop and tied to workers hand/firm support during operation


Note: 1. Probability or Likelihood Rating: Almost Certain (5) Probable (4) Possible (3) Remote (2) Impossible (1)

2. Consequence Rating: Very High (5) High (4) Medium (3) Low (2) Very Low (1) 3. Risk Level: (RED) (ORANGE) (YELLOW) (GREEN)






- Provide proper platform with adequate guard-rail










3










2 3 6 (Yellow) Provide specific training 4











- Ensure the loading platform, monorail system and chain hoist are examined by RPE

- Ensure all LA & LG are examined by RPE

- Inspection of the lifting chain and sling are free of patent defect before commencing of work



2 3 6 (Yellow) Provide training and close supervision




5

Falling objects while working near floor edge



6 Fall from height while working on working platform

- Ensure the working platform is erected by competent worker and be inspected by competent person with valid certificate

- Regular inspection of working platform by competent person










- Ensure the loading platform, monorail system and chain hoist are examined by RPE

- Ensure all LA & LG are examined by RPE

- Inspection of the lifting chain and sling are free of patent defect before commencing of work



3 3 9 (Yellow) Regular inspection








7




8 Heat stress (Summer time)

- Considering worker's age and health - Drinking water provide

2 2 4 (Green) Provide tool box talk




Page : Doc. No. :

Issue : Date :

23 of 24 VHCM/MS/RF/001 001 31-Aug-2006

Rev. 0

8. APPENDICES

8.3 Sketches

A. Sketch No. 29 GRC Cladding Installation (Stage 1)

B. Sketch No. 30 GRC Cladding Installation (Stage 2)

C. Sketch No. 31 GRC Cladding Installation (Stage 2) Zig-zac Side Set Gondola

SKETCH 29Venetian Hotel in Cotai, Macau

GRC Cladding Installation at L36 ~ R/F (Stage 1)

Workage Package : 2120/3110 Curtain Wall, Aluminium Cladding & GRC Cladding Installation

Roof

L39

L38

L37

L36

Support Frame

Roof Parapet Wall

Bearing Wall

(with Two Tracks)

GRC Bracket Installation

Track for Chain HoistTrack for Gondola

Installed Curtain Wall




Roof

L39

L38

L37

L36

GRC Panel to be Installed by Tower Crane

Support Frame

GRC

Col

umn

Roof Parapet Wall

Wire Sling connected to Tower Crane

Bearing Wall

Gondola Wire

Zig-zac Side Set Gondola

(Tracks Removed)




GRC

Col

umn

unde

r Ins

talla

tion

Support FrameRoof Parapet Wall

Zig-zac Side Set Gondola

Temporary Gondola

Temporary Gondola


Page : Doc. No. :

Issue : Date :

24 of 24 VHCM/MS/RF/001 001 31-Aug-2006

Rev. 0

8. APPENDICES

8.4 Evercrete Method Statement for Waterproofing Application

Method Statement for Installation for Curtain Wall (Unitized)

Documents

Transcript of Method Statement for Installation for Curtain Wall (Unitized)