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RISK ASSESSMENT METHOD STATEMENT (RAMS)
Method Statement and Risk Assessment for

Testing & Commissioning of Electrical System at
AMC Connectivity Corridors & Concourse Bridge
Project, AL Maryah island, ABUDHABI
Project No-M- 1467
Document Ref No: GEMC-EL-A-MST-023 Rev 0
Method Statement Title Testing & Commissioning of Electrical Doc Ref No: GEMC-EL-A-MST-023
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Project Location: AMC Connectivity Corridors & Concourse Bridge Project, AD Revision No : 00
Prepared By Syed Faisal Approved By Revision Date:
SAF-098 (UAE) 09/16 Rev G 1 of 21 RISK ASSESSMENT METHOD STATEMENT
SAF009 08/13 rev B RISK ASSESSMENT &METHOD STATEMENT EVALUATION SHEET

AMC Connectivity Corridors & Concourse

Project name Project No M1467
Bridge Project
Main Contractor McLaren Construction Ltd. Document No GEMC-EL-A-MST-023
Title/Task Testing & Commissioning of Electrical System Revision No 00
Document
Date of issue 4/5/2019 Prepared By Syed Faisal
Duration of
Proposed start date 25/5/2019 task 40 week
Contents
Section A Register of Revisions
Section B Scope of Works to be undertaken:
Section C Location of the Project
Section D Location of the Works to be Undertaken with the Project
Section E Site Access/Egress and Access to the Work Zone
Section F Emergency Contacts Details and Procedures:
Section G McLaren Site Specific HSE Safety Induction:
Section H Welfare facilities:
Section I Personal Protective Equipment
Section J Plant/Equipment and tools to be Used
Section K Materials To be used.
Section L Communication/Toolbox Talks/Training Requirements:
Section M Works Permits
Section N Environmental and Waste Management:
Section O Programme for the Works:
Section P Housekeeping and Storage:
Section Q Hygiene and cleanliness
Section R Working At Height
Section S Occupational Health
Section T Sequence of Works/Activities
Appendices
Appendix A Site Logistic Plans and Other Design Information Relative to the Works
Appendix B Crisis/Emergency Plan
Appendix C COSHH Assessments and Material Data Sheets (to be provided by Subcontractor)
Appendix D Risk Assessments (to be provided by Subcontractor)
Appendix E Technical Information (to be provided by the Subcontractor)
Appendix F Risk Assessment
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Section A - Register of Revisions
Revision Date Reason for Amendment Amended By Signature Has this amendment been briefed
No (Name) to the operatives involved and have
the operatives signed the register.
This method statement has been prepared in conjunction with the following documents;
1. OSHAD regulation and requirements
2. OHSAD- Code of Practices, HSE Regulations, Technical Guidelines, Mechanisms
3. GR HSE Guidelines and Requirements
4. Federal Environmental Authority Law No 24/1999 and its supplements.
5. Federal Labour Law No 8
6. Articles (3,4,5,7) Local Law No 21/2005 (Waste Management)
7. McLaren SHE Procedures
8. McLaren’s site specific SHEQ Plan (including TMMS, SWMP, EPP).
9. McLaren’s Integrated Management System Policy Statement (IMS) .
Section B- Scope of Works to be undertaken:

The work Describes Test & commissioning of Electrical system at AMC Connectivity Corridors & Concourse Bridge
Project, Abu Dhabi
The following Critical Hazards have been identified during the preparation of the scope of works, please refer to
the Risk Assessments within Appendix D.
1. Manual Handling Injuries

2. Slip Trips and Falls
3. Fall from Height
4. Use of scaffold/ladders
5. Electrocution
6. Use of Power Tools
7.Falling objects
Section C- Location of the Project

Location of the Project;
Our project is located is located AMC CONCOURSE BRIDGE in between Al Maryah and Galleria Mall as marked
below.
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Section D- Location of the Works to be Undertaken within the Project
Add full sketch of the project and mark up your areas of work (logistics plan to be updated)
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Section E- Site Access/Egress and Access to the Work Zone
Entrance to the Site will be from Gate no 1 as per attached drawing.

(logistics plan to be attached)
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Section F- Emergency Contacts Details and Procedures:

The following staff from both McLaren and Genfocus will be on site during the execution of the works and will be
responsible for managing the works;
Name Position Company Contact Details
Paul Carlin Operations Director McLaren 056-1054691
Luke Watson Project Manager McLaren 052-1022402
Prabhu Srinivasulu Construction Manager McLaren 050-9709963
Joby John HSE Manager (First Aider) McLaren 050-6372060
Evangeline Huerto First Aider McLaren 056-1852727
Jijo Mathew Safety Advisor/First Aider McLaren 055-2152903
Ramil Magano QA/QC Engineer(Fire marshal) McLaren 050-2923058
Biju MEP Engineer McLaren 056-8059139
Syed Faisal Ahmed Project Manager Genfocus 056-5465814
Anu Baby Project Engineer Genfocus 056-5465807
Prabir Kumar HSE Officer/First Aider Genfocus 0547937312
Anil Peethambaran Site Supervisor Genfocus 0565465805
In case of an Emergency/fire Alarm, all operatives, Staff and Visitors are required to report to the Assembly Point,
which is indicated on the site logistics drawing, as indicated by the symbol below. Where the registers will be
checked to ensure that no one is un-accounted. No one will be allowed to leave the assembly point until the
Emergency response Controller confirms that it is safe to do so.
1 Assembly Point No-01 (TBA)

2 Assembly Point No-02 (TBA)
Please refer to the attached Crisis/Emergency Plan, (Appendix B) which is to be implemented where the need
arises.
The Qualified First Aiders for the Project are listed below, and the first Aid Boxes will be available either in the
Induction/First Aid Room or in the Main Office.
McLaren: (details of First Aiders ) Subcontractors(Details of First Aiders )
Joby John- 050-6372060 Prabir Kumar 0547937312
Jijo Mathew 055-2152903 Anu Baby 056-5465807
Please see below the Emergency contact details

Authority/Company Contact Telephone No.
McLaren Construction Ltd 04-3417964
Police 999
Ambulance 997
GR Emergency No 058-2864950
AMC Emergency No 056-7459621
Section G- McLaren Site Specific HSE Safety Induction:
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Prior to any works taking place, all Operatives arriving at AMC project will be required to undergo a
Multiplex/Gulf Related safety induction followed by McLaren Site Safety induction, which will be held in the
induction room, by McLaren’s HSE Representative or other designated person. Once the operatives have received
the site specific safety induction, they then will be briefed on the contents of this RAMS, by their respective Site
Supervisor, from which they will then be required a sign a RAMS Briefing Register (SAF019 UAE) confirming that
they have been briefed and that they fully understand the RAMS and what is expected from them during the
execution of the site works. The Operatives will also be briefed on the Emergency and Security Procedures for the
project, which is also a part of site safety induction programme.
Any operative who will be operating any plant and equipment will be required to produce a copy of their
competency certificate/card carried out by an OSHAD approved third party training provider, to enable McLaren
to issue them with the Plant Operators Authorisation (SAF023 UAE).
Section H- Welfare facilities:
Drinking Water-
Clean drinking water will be provided on site (as per approved Logistics plan) and all operatives are to ensure they
take on enough fluids throughout the day.
Comply with Summer Working Requirements .
Rest areas and toilet-

Rest area and toilets are being provided at site and located as per AMC logistics layout plan
Section I- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

The Following Personal Protective Equipment must be worn/be available during the execution of the works
activities
Type of PPE Required Yes No

Safety Helmet (as per standards) Yes
Safety Footwear (as per standards) Yes
Eye protection (as per standards) Yes
Gloves (as per standards) Yes
Hi- viz Vests Yes
Overalls (for operatives only) Yes
Ear protection Yes
Face Respirator No
Body Harness Yes
Respiratory masks No
Others (other specific requirements)
Please ensure that any specific precautions for PPE as identified within MSDS/COSHH assessment or any
specific requirements by supplier/manufacturer are to be complied and adhered to.
List of additional/task specific PPE to be used

1. N/A
2. N/A
3. N/A
4. N/A
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Section J- Plant and Equipment to be Used

It is anticipated that the following Plant and Equipment will be used during the execution of the works; other
items will also be identified on the schedule below;
 Insulation Tester & multi meters

 Lux meter
 Ladder/Mobile Scaffold
 Portable Hand Tools
*Note: All relevant competency certificates (as per OHSAD /GR requirements) to be submitted to HSE
Manager/Eng./Advisor prior to start of any activity.
(Below schedule to be completed by subcontractor)

Type of Plant/Equipment to be Used Yes No Type of Plant/Equipment to be Used Yes No
Lifting Yes Cradle No
Mechanical hoist No Excavation shoring No
Mobile elevating working platform No Hand tools Yes
Ladder Yes Electrical tools Yes
Hoist No CAT & Gen Set No
Test Equipment No Ventilation/Extraction Equip No
Task Lighting No Pump No
Scaffolding No Lifting slings/chains Yes
Mobile scaffolds Yes Mechanical plant No
Podium Scaffold No Others:
Section K- Materials To be used.
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The following Materials will be utilised during the execution of the works, the Material Data sheets being
provided, which will allow the relevant COSHH assessments to be carried out; (See Appendix C)
Item Material Description Has MSDS been Has the COSHH

provided and Assessment sheet been
attached? completed and attached?
1 Testing meters N/A N/A
2 Testing equipment N/A N/A
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4
5
Section L- Communication/Tool Box Talks/Training Requirements:

Once the RAMS has been briefed to the workforce, we will also hold Tool Box Talk relative to the work activities
being carried out, these will be conducted by the HSE team, in conjunction with the relevant site supervisors, this
will ensure that the message gets across to the workforce, in their own language, thus avoiding any
misinterpretation of the RAMS/Toolbox Talk.
During the Preparation of this RAMS the following training for the staff and operatives has been identified;
Item Description Of Training Has the Training been If not, when will be
completed? (Yes/No) completed(Date)
1 Scaffolding inspection and erection Yes
*Note: All relevant certificates will be submitted prior to works commencing or during induction. Where the
training has not been carried out, it must do so prior to the works/activities commencing.
Section M- Works Permits

The following works permits will be required during the execution of the Works;
Item Description of the Work Permit Permit Issued By Tick only applicable
1 Permit to Enter Confined Space McLaren
2 Permit for Lifting Operations. McLaren
3 Permit to Dig McLaren
4 Permit to work Hot cutting or Welding McLaren
5 Permit to Work in Ceiling Void McLaren
6 Permit for Roof Access McLaren
7 Permit to Work with Ladders, steps McLaren 
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8 Permit to Work at Height McLaren 

9 Permit To Work – Electrical above 110V McLaren 
10 Permit To Work with COSHH Items McLaren
11 Permit To Work At External Face of The Building McLaren
12 Permit For Removal of Existing Fall Protections McLaren
Any other permits if required to be added
Section N- Environmental and Waste Management:

During the execution of the project, waste will accumulate. Skips will be provided by McLaren and will be
required to put all waste in the skips provided. All waste will be segregated for recycling as per below sequence
1. Metal
2. Plastic
3. General waste
4. Concrete waste
5. Food waste
6. Hazardous waste
7. Wood Waste
Due to the nature of the works and the actual conditions of the present site, airborne dust will be minimal,
however where necessary the area affected by the installation of the temporary works, the dust will be
suppressed by spraying water.
Drip trays to be placed under plant and generator to catch any excess oil. Approved Waste Collection Contractor
will then remove excess oil from site in oil containers and sent back to store for collection.
Section O- Programme for the Works.
The works will commence on 25-5-2019 For a duration of 40 week, as the works are scheduled to take place
during day light hours, there will be no requirement for any additional lighting
However if Night shift starts, adequate task lighting to be provided by the subcontractor
Section P- Housekeeping and Storage:
Housekeeping will be carried out as and when required and storage of materials will be in an agreed location ( as
per approved site logistics plan) within the segregated area and as agreed in subcontractor prestart meeting. The
subcontractor will remove from site.
Section Q- Hygiene and cleanliness:
Hygiene and cleanliness are the upmost requirements for the project. All works carried out within the catering
facility should comply with Etihad’s catering Hygiene Procedures and requirements. Compliance of PPE pertaining
to Hygiene and cleanliness to be strictly complied.
Section R- Working at Height
During the preparation of the RAMS, the following activities for working at height have been identified and have
been addressed within the risk assessments within Appendix D. ( to be filled if applicable to your works)
Item Activity Risk Assessment Reference

1 Testing & Commissioning of Electrical Refer attached risk assessment
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Section S- Occupational Health

During the preparation of the RAMS, the following Occupational Health items have been reviewed and addressed
within this Method Statement.
Item Description of OH Item Preventative Measures, (see also within the Risk Assessments)
1 Bad Back/sprain due to improper All Operatives will be briefed on correct lifting techniques and
Manual handling avoid heavy lifting altogether
2 Hand/Arm Vibration N/A
3 Construction dust Area will be watered to minimise dust
4 Noise N/A
5 Sun Operatives will be required to wear long sleeve and pants to
avoid direct sunlight UV rays and drink plenty of water to avoid
dehydration
6 Skin Coveralls and gloves required at all times
Section T- Sequence of Works/Activities

The works will be carried out in the following sequences; (Subcontractor to detail out the sequence of work, from offloading the
materials at site to final fix including safety precautions taken during the sequence of works )
1 RAMS to be briefed to all the operatives involved in the work

2 STARRT card to be prepared by assessing the area of work prior starting the work.
3 Supervisor to ensure all operatives have received a McLaren site basic induction
4 Supervisor to ensure all operatives have adequate PPE for the job including Full body harness.
5 Supervisor to ensure all operators having Competent certificate.
6 Supervisor to ensure that the site is clean and ready to start the work
7 Supervisor to ensure adequate tools are provided and should be visibly clean and tidy. Advise Site manager
if more tools are needed.
8 Supervisor to ensure that all materials taken into the facility are covered and equipment’s to be used are
clean & coordination of time for access has been agreed.
9 Supervisor to ensure that all operatives have done proper hand wash prior to entering any Production/
Processing area.
10 Supervisor to ensure that all hygienic PPE has been issued & being worn correctly.
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11 Supervisor to ensure that proper barricade and warning signs are provided before starting any activity.
Proper Barricading to be provided for all Ceiling cutting or dust forming activity, and this barricading will be
provided with scaffolding drops with thick plastic sheets around the area to be sealed properly.
12 Supervisor to ensure proper working platforms such as ladders and scaffoldings are been used and make
sure that all the working platforms are having permit to work.
13 Supervisor to ensure that Competent workers are involved for scaffolding erection, dismantling and
inspection.
14 Transportation to site will be as per site requirement. Timing to be agreed with Mclaren
15 Ensuring that unloading of materials is undertaken in designated area.
Make sure that the lifting equipment is adequately rated for the specified weight (shown on the rated
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plate).
17 When offloading the materials precaution to be taken to avoid damages
18 Procedure
18.1 Off-loading & Handling of Materials
Test equipment & meters will be offloaded from the vehicle manually at site store. Store in charge /
18.1.1
Supervisor to ensure that off load material load is not exceed 20kg/ person
18.1.2 Ensure the unloading area shall be free from debris, levelled.
Ensure all instrument & meters are up to date calibrated. Test equipment will be properly stored in store
18.1.3
area
18.2 SMDB & DBs
Visual inspection for proper cable sizes & terminations, Earthing connections, Circuit Breaker rating and
18.2.1
identification labels are as per approved drawings.
18.2.2 Isolate the cables/wires and perform mechanical operation of all MCCB,ELR & MCBs.
Perform Insulation resistance test 1 minute using 500V across each phase/neutral with earth & Phase to
18.2.3
phases for all bus bars and record.
All cable terminations & Bus bars tightness shall be verified by torque wrench. All control/circuit wire
18.2.4
terminations shall be checked for the tightness.
Apply current through CTBT of the ELR and perform ELR trip check. Measure & record the trip time &
18.2.5
current.
Ensure all connections are re-terminated and properly cleaned prior to closing all panel boards and
18.2.6
updated circuit schedules shall be kept in the folder.
18.3 Cables & Wires
Visual inspection for all circuit labels, cable/wire sizes, MCCB/MCB ratings are as per the approved
18.3.1
drawings and schedules.
Disconnect all cable terminations at both ends and shall be separated. A stand by person shall be at far end
18.3.2
to protect from unauthorised entries / contact.
18.3.3 All lighting circuit, ensure all lights are disconnected.
18.3.4 Continuity check for all cables, wires & circuits shall be verified.
18.3.5 Apply 1 Minute, 1Kv insulation tester across each phase & neutral with earth and Phase to phase for all
cables and record the values. During each test, other two phases shall be earthed and on completion of
test, proper discharging shall be done.
Apply 1 Minute, 500v insulation tester across each phase & neutral with earth and Phase to neutral for all
18.3.6
circuit wires in the DB and record the values.
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Ensure all connections are re-terminated and properly cleaned prior to closing all panel boards and
18.3.7
updated circuit schedules shall be kept in the folder.
18.4 Lux Level measurement
18.4.1 Ensure all lights are cleaned prior to switch ON.
Each room light level shall be separately measured using lux meter at a plane of 0.8meter height. Every
18.4.2
room six location shall be measured and tabulated. Average reading will be recorded as room lux level.
18.5 Earthing & lightning protection.
18.5.1 Tightness for all earth terminations in SMDB & DBs is verified and it properly bonded.
18.5.2 Ensure earth bars are installed as per drawing and labelling is done.
Verify all metallic structures are bonded to earth bars and earthing for all equipment, tray/ trunkings are
18.5.3
done.
18.5.4 All lightning protection network is done as per drawing and ensure all joints shall be properly terminated.
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APPENDIX A
Site Logistics Plan
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APPENDIX B
CRISIS PLAN
CRISIS PLAN
1. Upon an incident, being discovered the first member of McLaren’s staff or the site operative
discovering the incident shall inform the Project Manager and Site HSE team through AMC Project
emergency Contact No-056-7459621.
2. Both the HSE Engineer/advisor and the First Aider are to attend the scene with their mobile. The
project Manager or authorised person waits in office ready to contact relevant emergency
services.
3. Both the HSE Engineer/advisor and the first Aider are to assess the situation and put in place the
relevant systems to end/deal with the emergency.
4. Both the HSE Engineer/advisor and the first Aider are to ensure all trades are gathered at the
assembly point and liaise with supervisor to account for all operatives - no person should leave
site.
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5. Either the HSE Engineer/advisor or the first Aider phones the project Manager or site receptionist
and informs him/her of which emergency services are required.
6. The Project Manager calls all relevant McLaren staff.
7. Both the HSE Engineer/advisor and the first Aider waits for the emergency services at scene.
8. Once emergency services arrive, The Project Manager will telephone the relevant authorities, i.e.
the HSE/Client’s Safety Advisor/QHSE Manager/McLaren’s operations Director.
9. Both the HSE Engineer/advisor and the first Aider keep trades informed of the situation and
releases trades to return to work or leave site only when emergency services or The Project
Manager instruct that it is safe to do so, and all names of witnesses are recorded.
10. Project Manager or Construction Manager are to arrange for photographs of the scene to be
taken, and if necessary the area to be cordoned.
A full investigation of the Incident is to be carried out, with a written report being submitted the
SHEQ Director, as soon as practicably possible after the incident, including all witness statements,
11. photos of the scene, induction and method statement records, recommendation to prevent a re-
occurrence and what action has been taken since the incident taking place.
APPENDIX C
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COSHH ASSESSMENTS AND MSDS
(Attach if any)
APPENDIX- D
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RISK ASSESSMENTS
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APPENDIX-E
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
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RISK ASSESSMENT METHOD STATEMENT (RAMS)

Method Statement and Risk Assessment for

Document Ref No: GEMC-EL-A-MST-023 Rev 0

SAF-098 (UAE) 09/16 Rev G 1 of 21 RISK ASSESSMENT METHOD STATEMENT

SAF009 08/13 rev B RISK ASSESSMENT &METHOD STATEMENT EVALUATION SHEET

AMC Connectivity Corridors & Concourse

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Section A - Register of Revisions

Section B- Scope of Works to be undertaken:

1. Manual Handling Injuries

Section C- Location of the Project

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Section D- Location of the Works to be Undertaken within the Project

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Section E- Site Access/Egress and Access to the Work Zone

Entrance to the Site will be from Gate no 1 as per attached drawing.

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Section F- Emergency Contacts Details and Procedures:

1 Assembly Point No-01 (TBA)

Please see below the Emergency contact details

Section G- McLaren Site Specific HSE Safety Induction:

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Comply with Summer Working Requirements .

Rest areas and toilet-

Section I- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Type of PPE Required Yes No

List of additional/task specific PPE to be used

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Section J- Plant and Equipment to be Used

 Insulation Tester & multi meters

(Below schedule to be completed by subcontractor)

Section K- Materials To be used.

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Item Material Description Has MSDS been Has the COSHH

Section L- Communication/Tool Box Talks/Training Requirements:

Section M- Works Permits

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8 Permit to Work at Height McLaren 

Section N- Environmental and Waste Management:

Item Activity Risk Assessment Reference

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Section S- Occupational Health

Section T- Sequence of Works/Activities

1 RAMS to be briefed to all the operatives involved in the work

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