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METHOD STATEMENT
FOR
ELECTRICAL PANELBOARDS INSTALLATION
 TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. SCOPE
2. DEFINITIONS
3. HEALTH AND SAFETY
4. OPERATION
5. INSTALLATION AND FIXATION
6. RESPONSIBILITIES
7. MANPOWER REQUIRED
8. MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS
9. EQUIPMENTS REQUIREMENTS
10. WASTE MANAGEMENT
11. SPECIAL CONTROL MEASURES.
12. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
13. DISTRIBUTION
1.SCOPE
 This procedure to clear the method of the supply, installations of
Electrical PanelBoards for the project.
 This document details the Electrical PanelBoards Installation:
1. Preparation of work.
2. Delivery and inspection upon arrival of material at site.
3. Installation of the system.
2. DEFINITIONS
PQP : Project Quality Plan
PSP : Project Safety Plan
QCP : Quality Control Procedure
HSE : Health, Safety and Environment
MS : Method Statement
ITP : Inspection Test Plan
QA/QC : Quality Assurance / Quality Control Engineer.
WIR : Inspection and Test Request
MIR : Material Verification Record.
3. HEALTH AND SAFETY

 Strictly followed as per the manufacturer's Health and Safety
recommendations for handling and use of the materials.
 Ensure all involved personnel shall be aware of the same.
 Specific safety measures have to follow as applicable, and all the safety
measures are covered separately in the project safety plan.
4. OPERATION
 Material:
 Material used will be as approved by the Engineer.

 The sizes and routes routing will be as per the approved Shop
Drawings.
 Storage and Protection:
 Deliver components parts to site, completely identified in accordance

with shop and certified CAD Drawings prepared for this work.
 Store in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, above

ground, properly protected from the weather and construction activities.
5. INSTALLATION AND FIXATION

 Pre-Installation:
 All materials and documentation relevant to this particular section of

works will be checked and verified ensuring that these are correct and
approved type.
 Prior to the commencement of works, ensure that the areas for
permanent installation are ready, accessible and in suitable condition.
 Installation:
 All the switchboards shall be fabricated at the manufacturer’s works.
 Before beginning installation in any area, examine all parts of the

adjoining works into which applicable work is to be placed. Should any
condition be found which will prevent the proper execution of the work,
installation shall not proceed in that area until such conditions are
corrected by the contractor.
 Fix all equipment independently of wiring system. Use cadmium of zinc

electroplated bolts, nuts, washers and screw.
 Mount single DB at 1800mm from finish floor level to top of equipment,

unless shown otherwise on drawing / schedules.
 Ensures that clearance in front of switchgear is not less than 1m, or as

indicated.
 Number terminals, cables and component parts to correspond with

manufacturer have certified drawings.
 Terminate PVC, SWA PVC and MICS cables inside enclosure by

securing cables to switchboards with gland bracket; and enclosure with
glanding plates or fabricated steel extension boxes.
 For flush installation, DB’s all conductors shall terminate behind the
board in an adaptable box. For surface mounting, trunking shall be
fixed between the board and ceiling or floor level, or conduit run directly
into Trunking which prevent correct installation of the Trunking lid.
Adequate earth continuity shall be made between the various
components.
 Technical Assistance:
 The installation supervising technician for the system trade shall

instruct the CONSULTANT Engineer, and Construction Site
Manager on the programming and correct operation of the system
after the installation is completed.
 This instruction shall be scheduled at the convenience of the staff.
 All such instruction shall be properly recorded.
 WIR will be issued for Consultant approval upon making sure that
the installation of the system equipment’s done as per approved
shopdrawings and specs and manufacturer recommendations.
6. RESPONSIBILITIES
 PROJECT MANAGER
1. To ensure that all the preparation and application works are
carried out according to the Contract Specification and with the
approved drawings.
2. To ensure that the progressing of works is carried out according

to the planned program and as per the approved method of
statement.
3. To ensure that all the equipment and material required

executing the work are available according to the planned
construction program.
4. To co-ordinate with the Main contractor, MEP coordinator,

Safety Officer for a safe and proper execution of the works.
 SITE ENGINEER
1. To ensure that the works are carried out according to the
Contract Specification, approved method statement and the
shop drawings.
2. To provide all necessary information and distribute

responsibilities to his construction.
3. To monitor the progress of work in relation with the work
program and to report to the Project Manager.
4. To co-ordinate with the safety officer and to ensure that the

works are carried out in safe practicing method.
 FOREMAN
1. The foreman will carry out his duties by maintaining continuous
coordination with the site engineer on daily basis, and ensure
proper distribution of the work force on the required and planned
locations.
2. To ensure that his assistant foreman/ charge hand are aware of

the job requirements and they have enough information to carry
out their duties properly.
3. To ensure that the daily work is progressing as planned and

advice the site engineer of any requirement for additional
resources.
4. To ensure in consultation with the site engineer that the

manpower involved in the works are moving as agreed and
planned for the work.
5. To control disposal of waste materials according to the

instructions received from the site engineer.
6. To ensure full coordination with the safety officer to maintain

safe working and proper house keeping of the site, following the
proved safety measures and further ensure that all his working
team are aware of the same to prevent accident and losses.
7. To inform the site engineer regarding areas ready for inspection.
8. Foreman and the storekeeper are responsible for the distribution

and control of materials.
 SAFETY ENGINEER
1. Ensure the implementation of all the safety measures in
accordance with the HSE plan and everybody aware of it for it’s
proper implementation.
2. Ensure all the implemented safety measures are adequate to

maintain safe working on the site.
3. Inspect all the site activities and train the person to prevent
accidents and it’s proper implementation.
4. Ensure that the site is maintained clean and tidy.
 TECHNICIAN FROM SUPPILER

1. The carrying-out of work and the proper distribution of all the
available resources in coordination with the sub-contractor
Site Engineer on a daily basis.
2. Daily reports of the works are achieved and coordinated for
the future planning with the Site Engineer.
3. Complying with the sub-contractor basic design practices,
particularly those related to safety and engineering
4. Meeting with any type of unforeseen incident or requirement
and reporting the same to the Site Engineer immediately.
 STORE KEEPER
1. Responsible for overall Store operations in making sure to
store the material delivery to the site and keep it in suitable
area that will keep the material in safe from rusty and
damage.
2. One who will acknowledge the receiving of materials at site in
coordination with QA/QC and concerned Engineer.
7. MANPOWER REQUIRED
 Charge hand and Experienced Technicians
8. MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS
 Electrical PanelBoards Components and Accessories
9. EQUIPMENTS REQUIREMENTS
 The Equipment that will be engaged for Electrical PanelBoards Installation

will be as follows:
1. Wire cutters
2. Measuring tape
3. Drill machine
4. Wooden hammer
5. Flat file
6. Screw drivers
7. Open and box spanners
8. Crimping tool
10. WASTE MANAGEMENT

 The Rubbish which would be created from our scope of works will be
disposed to the designated dumping ground.
11. SPECIAL CONTROL MEASURES

 The following general control measures against Safety, Environment and
Quality shall be required for our scope of work and special control
measures are not applicable for us :
 Proper PPE must be worn at all time

 Permit to work at height > 2m where applicable
 Lifting operation permit (using crane) where applicable.
 Confined space permit where applicable.
 Approved work method statement and risk assessment will be made
available to site.
 All workers doing the work shall be briefed on this method statement
and risk assessment.
12. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

 This method Statement should be read in conjunction with the below
referenced documentations:
 ITP for Anti – termite Treatment.
 Insulation Resistance and continuity Test Report.
13. DISTRIBUTION
 Copy of this method statement shall be issued to the following for
information / action / comments:
1. Project Manager
2. Site Engineer
3. Foremen
4. Safety Engineer
5. Technician From Supplier
6. Store Keeper

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METHOD STATEMENT

3. HEALTH AND SAFETY

5. INSTALLATION AND FIXATION

10. WASTE MANAGEMENT

11. SPECIAL CONTROL MEASURES.

12. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

PSP : Project Safety Plan

QCP : Quality Control Procedure

HSE : Health, Safety and Environment

ITP : Inspection Test Plan

QA/QC : Quality Assurance / Quality Control Engineer.

WIR : Inspection and Test Request

MIR : Material Verification Record.

3. HEALTH AND SAFETY

 Ensure all involved personnel shall be aware of the same.

 Material used will be as approved by the Engineer.

 Storage and Protection:

 Deliver components parts to site, completely identified in accordance

 Store in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, above

5. INSTALLATION AND FIXATION

 All materials and documentation relevant to this particular section of

 All the switchboards shall be fabricated at the manufacturer’s works.

 Before beginning installation in any area, examine all parts of the

 Fix all equipment independently of wiring system. Use cadmium of zinc

 Mount single DB at 1800mm from finish floor level to top of equipment,

 Ensures that clearance in front of switchgear is not less than 1m, or as

 Number terminals, cables and component parts to correspond with

 Terminate PVC, SWA PVC and MICS cables inside enclosure by

 The installation supervising technician for the system trade shall

2. To ensure that the progressing of works is carried out according

3. To ensure that all the equipment and material required

4. To co-ordinate with the Main contractor, MEP coordinator,

2. To provide all necessary information and distribute

4. To co-ordinate with the safety officer and to ensure that the

2. To ensure that his assistant foreman/ charge hand are aware of

3. To ensure that the daily work is progressing as planned and

4. To ensure in consultation with the site engineer that the

5. To control disposal of waste materials according to the

6. To ensure full coordination with the safety officer to maintain

7. To inform the site engineer regarding areas ready for inspection.

8. Foreman and the storekeeper are responsible for the distribution

2. Ensure all the implemented safety measures are adequate to

4. Ensure that the site is maintained clean and tidy.

 TECHNICIAN FROM SUPPILER

 Charge hand and Experienced Technicians

 Electrical PanelBoards Components and Accessories

 The Equipment that will be engaged for Electrical PanelBoards Installation

7. Open and box spanners

10. WASTE MANAGEMENT

11. SPECIAL CONTROL MEASURES

 Proper PPE must be worn at all time

12. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

 ITP for Anti – termite Treatment.

 Insulation Resistance and continuity Test Report.

5. Technician From Supplier

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