CLIENT

CONSULTANT

MAIN CONTRACTOR

Project Title

Method Statement for Floor Tiles

Rev Date Description Prep. Chkd. Appd. Client

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No. Contents

1 Purpose

2 Scope

3 Roles & Responsibilities

4 Reference Documents

5 Abbreviations

6 Inspection & Testing

7 Equipment & Tools

8 Work Permits

9 Health, Safety and Environmental Procedures

10
Housekeeping
11
Quality Assurance & Control

12
Materials
13
Manpower
14
Work procedure
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HEALTH & SAFETY
1.0 PURPOSE
Floor covering is a finishing material applied over a floor or sub floor to provide a walking
surface. Floor tiles offer resistance to wear and tear due to human movement and movement of
furniture, etc. They are also water resistant and thus provide protection against spillage.

2.0 SCOPE
This Method Statement applies to all the floor tiles including ground preparation,
setting out, backfilling, waterproofing as per project requirements, referring with approved Civil
drawing.

3.0 ROLES & RESPONSIBILITY

The primary responsibility of carrying out all the activities mentioned in this procedure rests
with the site- in-charge unless mentioned otherwise.

Project Manager: Overall execution and administration of the project as per contract
requirements, specifications and the PQP. Liaise with the Head (Quality & HSE) for
preparation and updating of PQP. Directly control the Construction Manager and
Supervisors. He is responsible to ensure that all the correct procedures are followed and all
necessary permits for the works are obtained in advance.

Construction Manager: Assess manpower, equipment or other resources required to ensure

timely completion of the project. Monitor availability of all materials as per schedule.
Inform the PM for any non-availability of materials to take proper action. Carry out
receiving inspection in coordination with the Material Engineer. Ensure that the drawings
and documents are up to date and the latest drawing is available and is being utilized in the
project site works. Filled-up the check-sheet and submit the necessary IR to the QA/QC
function when the work is ready for inspection.

Material Engineer: Responsible for the monitoring and implementing of quality related
matters and ensure the works are being executed with the approved Project Quality Plan and
requirements of the Contract Documents, approved method statement and ITPs.

HSE Manager: Responsible for monitoring and implementation of safety related matters
such as work permits, First Aid, approval of diversions, follow the safety and traffic
regulations by all the workmen during the construction, according to the approved project
HSE plan. First Aid boxes are readily available with HSE inspectores for site requirements.

Supervisor/Foreman: Plan and obtain required manpower and resources in coordination

with the CM. Carry out all activities as per the planned schedule to achieve target dates.
Coordinate with respective disciplines of work and liaise with the CM for day to day
activities. Inform Discipline Engineer regarding site inspections when it is ready. Ensure pre
task briefing is to be conducted prior to start of work at each session.

Charge hand: Works shall be executed as per direction of Supervisors/Foremen for all
activities as per the planned schedule to achieve target. Coordinate with respective
disciplines of work and liaise with the Supervisors/Foremen for day to day activities.
Ensure pre task briefing is conducted prior to start of work at each session.
 4.0 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
Contract Document & Bill Of Quantities.
Civil structural and architectural drawing issued for construction and
Project Specifications.

5.0 ABBREVIATIONS

PM: CONTRACTOR’s Project Manager

CM: CONTRACTOR’s Construction Manager
PE: CONTRACTOR’s Planning Engineer
QCE: CONTRACTOR’s Quality Control Engineer
QA/QC: Quality Assurance and quality Control
PPE: Personal Protective Equipment
HSE: Health, Safety and Environment
IR Inspection request
PQP Project Quality Plan

6.0 INSPECTION & TESTING

Site inspection/approval shall be in accordance with the approved Inspection and Test Plan
for all activities in addition to the Quality Control Procedure and Project Quality Plan for the
Project.
All the required site test shall be conducted as per applicable Parts PQP.
 7.0 Equipment & Tools
 Level
 Goggles
 Carpenter's Square
 Sponge
 Rubber Grout Float
 Tape Measure
 Hammer
 Notched Trowel or Spreader
 Buckets
 Tile Cutter or Tile Saw
 Rubber Gloves
 Knee Pads
8.0 WORK PERMITS

All necessary work permits shall be obtained prior to the commencement of any activity at
site and shall remain valid throughout the entire duration of the operation.

Safety Barriers and Site sign boards will be installed prior to the work commencement.

9.0 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROCEDURES

Requirements of Health, Safety and Environmental for the project shall be in accordance
with approved Project HSE Plan, the contract document and Part-15 & 19, section 1 of QCS
2010.
Before commencing of any work, the required and applicable work permits shall be checked
and ensure all requirements of WP are complied and they are valid until completion of the
activity and as per approved HSE plan.

All personnel accessing their site will wear the mandatory PPE. All workmen and staff shall
wear the mandatory and job specific Personnel Protective Equipments. Pre-task briefing
shall be conducted on every day before starting the work. Experienced and HSE inducted
workmen shall be deployed for the work. All personnel shall be cautioned while working
near any live lines such as power cable, water lines, drainage lines, telecom etc.

Prior to commencement of work all workers shall be given pre-task briefing. Hazards
identified for the activity shall be disseminated during pre task briefing, especially for
underground services, slip & trip, improper access, excavation tools handling, no access or
aggress, vehicle collision, heat exhaustion, which shall be identified and documented
separately by permit to work system as per approved HSE plan.

First aid stations complete with all first aid equipments and trained first aiders shall be
maintained for the initial care.

Safety and security procedures shall be implemented as a minimal, warning signs and lights,
barricades, railing and other safeguards shall be provided as required by the nature and
location of the work.

The environmental risk assessment and environmental management plans have been
reviewed for the work activities proposed in the method statement and found to be suitable
and adequate.

Electrical waste will be segregated at source and transported to dedicated segregated waste
storage area and not be allowed to accumulate on site in undesignated areas. Concrete waste
will be removed from work areas at regular intervals to designated areas.

Construction waste will be disposed as per local laws & client guidelines by licensed carrier
to a licensed facility.
 10. HOUSEKEEPING
Housekeeping is the act of keeping the working environment clean from all unnecessary
waste materials. The equipment/tools/materials required for the work shall be stored /stacked
in such a manner so as to give a safe working atmosphere to the workforce at site.

All workplace areas shall be maintained clear of debris, waste and other rubbish, which shall
be disposed of in segregated containers for disposal. An adequate number of containers
marked appropriate labels for storage and disposal of waste materials shall be strategically
placed throughout the construction areas at all time.

Any spillages, such as oil or grease shall be immediately cleaned up, by absorption in inert
sand or other suitable materials. The materials for the particular work shall be stored at site
so that no obstructions to the work or access to the workforce.

Debris, waste oil containers etc shall be stacked and placed in a barricaded location away
from the work areas and access routes. Adequate fire precautions shall be in place. Before
leaving the site, it shall be ensured by the responsible person that the site area is cleaned and
no obstruction is encountered for next day work.

11.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE & CONTROL

The Quality Assurance and Control for the above mentioned activities shall be exercised and
recorded in accordance with the contract documents for Quality Assurance and the approved
Project Quality Plan for the project.

The quality assurance shall be ensured for workmanship, equipments and materials
conformance to the applicable standards and requirements at every stage of the construction.
This shall be monitored by quality control personnel on the site during the production /
operation.
Quality assurance requirements shall also be imposed upon sub contractors, suppliers,
manufacturers and any other parties associated and involved in the project. Non-conforming
materials shall be notified in writing to correct or remove the defective materials from the
work site.

All inspections and tests shall be conducted in accordance with written test procedures as
detailed in the Project Quality Plan and Inspection and Test Plan approved by CSC.

Applicable documents with latest version such as Inspection & Test Plan, Method
Statements shall be readily available and used by inspection and test personnel at the time of
inspection as referring documents.
12.0 MATERIALS

Grout
Tile
Tile Adhesive
Silicone Caulk
Silicone Grout Sealer
Cleaning Cloths

13.0 MANPOWER

• Construction Manager

• Masson

• Project Engineer

• Site Engineer

• Foremen

• Safety officer with helpers

• Skilled/unskilled labors

• Chargehands

• Equipment operator
14.0 Work procedure
 Mix unmodified thinset mortar in a bucket to the consistency recommended by the manufacturer.
 Starting at the reference line cross in the middle of the room spread the mortar with the thin side
of the trowel in areas about 3 feet by 3 feet. Make sure that the reference lines are not obscured.
 Using the notched side of the trowel held at a 45-degree angle, apply and comb additional mortar in
one straight direction, not swirl patterns, to ensure uniform application.
 Remove excess mortar with the trowel and return it to the bucket.
 Lay the first tile square at the crossing of the reference lines. For best results, lightly press and twist
the tiles to get full contact between the mortar and the tile. This also helps to set the tile in the
mortar.
 Place tile spacers at the edges of the first tile.
 Continue laying tiles in the same manner along the reference lines, then add spacers.
 Once you have completed a work section, use a rubber mallet and carpenter’s level to level the tile.
 Once you have completed a work section, use a rubber mallet and carpenter’s level to level the tile.
 Remove any excess mortar with a damp sponge.
 Continue applying thinnest mortar and laying the tile in small sections in the same manner. Make
adjustments as needed so the tiles are aligned straight, especially along the longest dimension of the
room where variations will show.
 Apply thinnest mortar and set the cut tile in position. Add tile spacers as needed.
 Allow the thinnest mortar to dry for at least 24 hours or as recommended by the manufacturer
before continuing. To allow for expansion, leave a 1/4-inch gap between the wall and tile.
 As you near cabinets, doorways, walls and other flooring stops, trim tiles as needed for installation.
Use a tile cutter for small, straight cuts. Use a tile saw or wet saw (both rentable), if necessary, for
cutting numerous or thick tiles. For making curved cuts, you can use tile nippers. If the tile is too
thick for nippers
 Grouting is an important finishing step for a successful DIY tile floor.
 Remove the tile spacers from between tiles.
 Mix the grout following the manufacturer’s instructions. Make sure you use the proper water-to-mix
ratio for a paste-like consistency.  (If you have well water, purchase distilled water to mix the
grout.)
 Apply the grout into the joints, then diagonally across the joints with a rubber grout float, removing
as much excess as possible.
 Allow the grout to dry for 20 minutes or as recommended by the manufacturer.
 Wipe the grout lines in a circular motion with a sponge and water to set the grout just below the tile
surface. Follow up with a grout haze remover to clean the tile.
 Once the grout is installed, avoid heavy traffic on the floor for at least 72 hours to allow the grout to
dry.
 Wait approximately three weeks for the grout to cure completely before sealing the grout.
 Apply a grout sealer to the joints following the manufacturer’s instructions.
 Install any trim work or transition strips.
15.0 HEALTH & SAFETY
Refer to the site safety policy for general safety controls. One of the main aspects of this
procedure is Safety and Health Control. This is to control occurrence of injuries as well as
damage to equipment and properties during the entire construction period.
Tool Box meetings shall be conducted on every day before the start of the work.
Experienced workmen only shall be deployed for the work.
All personnel shall be cautioned while working near the pipes/ cables.
Hazard identification shall be done during toolbox meetings especially for heat
In order to ensure a safe working environment during the entire construction period, the
following safety measures will be implemented.

Machinery and Equipment:

Prior to use any machinery/equipment at site, it shall be inspected and certified by qualified
person.
Periodic Preventive Maintenance shall be made on all equipment and machineries.
All operators and driver are to be equipped with valid driver’s/operator’s license or permit
from concerned government agency.
Only authorized drivers or operators will be allowed to operate machineries or equipment.
Only authorized signalman shall be assigned together with the operator or driver.
All lifting equipment as well as its accessories such as sling wire, nylon sling, shackles,
chain blocks, crane hook and latch shall be inspected periodically.

Personal Protective Equipment:

PPE shall be issued to all workers such as safety shoes, hard hat, working gloves, ear plugs,
safety goggles and safety belt and or safety harness for workers who will be assigned in
elevated places.
Wearing of the basic PPE shall be enforced fully.

EMERGENCY CONTACTS
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Position Name Contact No.
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Project Manager
2 Construction Manager

3 HSE Manager