METHOD STATEMENT FOR

FORMWORKS

Dammam Water Quality Improvement-Project-2

North Distribution Network & Reservoirs

CLIENT:-

CONSULTANT:

CONTRACTOR:-

Method Statement
Of
Formwork

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Document History

Issue Status &

Description  Issued for Review/Approval  Issued for use
Reviewed by Approved by
Prepared by
Document Ref. Rev Issue Date Supervising Project
Contractor
Consultant Manager

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Contents
1. PURPOSE...............................................................................................................................................4
2. SCOPE.....................................................................................................................................................4
3. DOCUMENT CONTROL.....................................................................................................................4
4. DEFINITIONS, TERMS, AND ABBREVIATIONS..........................................................................4
5. RESPONSIBILITY................................................................................................................................4
6. REFERENCES.......................................................................................................................................5
7. EQUIPMENT.........................................................................................................................................5
8. PROCEDURE.........................................................................................................................................5
9. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION..............................................................................................................7
10. PREVENTIVE MEASURE...................................................................................................................7
11. RECORDS...............................................................................................................................................8

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1. PURPOSE
The purpose of issuing this document is to define the safe method for formworks work under
contract specifications with the least effect on Health, safety, or the environment.

2. SCOPE

This procedure applies to the installation of formwork and the controls required during
assembly, erection, and final positioning of formwork used in Structural concrete operations.

3. DOCUMENT CONTROL

This project procedure is a controlled document as required by the Project Policy and issued in
accordance with the contractual requirements.
Revision of this document will be issued in accordance with the project procedure and
requirements.

4. DEFINITIONS, TERMS, AND ABBREVIATIONS

RMP: Requirement Management Plan

QMP: Quality Management Plan

HSE: Health, Safety, and Environment

HSERA: Health, Safety, and Environment Risk Assessment

5. RESPONSIBILITY

The Project Manager has overall responsibility for the implementation of this project
procedure. Specific responsibilities have been assigned to members of the project
management team as described below.

Each Site Engineer through his civil execution team is responsible for executing the
as per the approved drawings and within the requested quality by the Contract.

The QC Supervisor is responsible for the preparation/reviewing of this procedure, its

amendment, controlled distribution, and verifying proper implementation.

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6. REFERENCES
 Contract & Specification.
 Contract Drawings.
 HSE Plan
 Risk assessment plan
 Shop Drawing
 Utility Layout
 Cross Section Details
 Commission to Study the cases of the collapse of the trench excavation report.

7. EQUIPMENT
 Plywood
 Steel Nails
 Wood Cutter
 Hand Saw
 Manual tools
 Meter Tape
 Generator
 Level Instrument

8. PROCEDURE
 All formwork activities will be carried out following the specification.
 After studying the structural drawings, the Project Engineer will plan for sizes, numbers,
and types of formwork to be used in consultation with the Structural Engineer, if required.
Depending upon the program, the number of repetitions will be decided.
 External designers may be used for specific systems.
 Availability of formwork will be checked with the Procurement Manager and a decision
will be taken to buy, hire or reuse formwork material.
 During fabrication of formwork shutters, all dimensions shall be cross-checked to avoid
corrective action during erection.
 Paint reference numbers on all panels to ensure their use of incorrect positions.
 Ensure that the props, shores, waling, bearers, clamps, and tie rods are the right size and
at the correct spacings. The Formwork designer shall check the falsework system
concerning the load imposed on it and design parameters as laid down in the
specification.
 Check that the falsework is securely braced and is on a firm foundation.
 Forms fastened to previously cast concrete must be tightly fixed to prevent grout loss.
Cellular foam plastic strips can be used to make a seal.
 Check the quality of shutter lining, tightness of bolts and wedges, built-in items, inserts,
and other embedment’s.
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 Tie-rod holes to be made in the formwork shall be neat so that they can be patched or
plugged later on.
 Particular attention will be paid to the rigidity and line of stop ends and joint formers.
 Remove all tie-wire clippings and nails, which may stain both the formwork and the
concrete.
 Ensure that adequate access and working platforms are in place for the concreting gang
and that toe boards and guardrails are provided.
 A spreader or lifting beam shall be used to prevent distortion when placing formwork.
 Adjustable steel props shall be erected in plumb and the verticality of props checked
using a spirit level.
 A prop should not be used if it is bent, creased, rusted, or has a bent head or base plate,
damaged pin, etc.
 Proper release of the agent shall be used so that it can be removed without damaging the
surface finish of the concrete.
 New timber and plywood forms shall be given a first coat of the appropriate release agent
36 hours in advance, then a second coat just before they are used. Avoid excessive use of
release agents as this can cause staining or retardation of the concrete.
 A close watch should be kept on all wedges and fastenings. Make sure that they do not
work loose. Grout loss is an indication that some movement has occurred.
 When uncovering tie bars being used, ease them slightly before the concrete sets, and
remove them as soon as it is safe.

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Striking the Formwork:

i) Always obtain approval before striking the formwork

ii) Ensure adequate safety measures while striking formwork.
iii) Cleaning the face of forms shall start as soon as they have been struck.
iv) Good storage is essential to ensure that formwork can be used again.
v) Paint code numbers on them so that they can be readily identified when next
needed.

9. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

 HSE Plan
 HSE Risk Assessment.

10. PREVENTIVE MEASURE

 Protective tools to be used
 Full PPE
 Gas detectors (if Require)
 Rescue Equipment & tools
 Air-horn / whistle
 Accident Preventive safety procedure.
 Pre-qualification of all equipment prior to the start of work.
 All personnel will be site orientated.
Method statement and risk assessment shall be discussed with all concerned

Safety During Formwork Operations:

i) The weights of large prefabricated sections of formwork should be marked on them so

that the lifting capacity of the crane at the working radius is not exceeded. Lifting
points are usually provided.
ii) If necessary, a spreader or lifting beam shall be used to prevent distortion.
iii) Where lifting is done by the vertical soldiers, check that they are adequately connected
to the waling’s.
iv) Fire extinguishers in working order shall be close to the stored formwork.

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11. RECORDS

Inspection records generated by this procedure are to be managed in accordance with the
project procedure. Records of monitoring, analysis, and improvement shall be maintained on-
site throughout the contract period, following which they shall be passed to the Corporate
Quality Department. Such records shall be maintained for a period as per the contract, after
which they may be disposed

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