TOP BUILDERS

INTERNATIONAL CO. LTD.

Method Statement
For
Gypsum Board
Suspended Ceiling System

Project: Venetian Macau in Cotal, Macau

Re: Work Package 5115 (Top Builders), Prefabricated Bathroom
Revision: B
Date: 2006/06/16

Method Statement for

Gypsum Board Suspended Ceiling System

Table of Content

Content

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Introduction

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Relevant submission

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Installation of suspended ceiling system

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3-4

Preparation work

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Concerns

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Ceiling Installation

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Cornice Installation

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4-5

Appendix

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Method Statement for

Gypsum Board Suspended Ceiling System

Scope of work
Trade contractor of this project will be responsible for the execution of the work in
accordance with the specifications and relevant approved documentations. The
scope of work includes supply and installation of proposed gypsum board
suspended ceiling system including proprietary KIRII SD-19 (Standard) System
with W-Bar, C-38 Channel, Hanger, W-Clip, Z-Bracket and Bolt and moisture
resistant board (MR - GypBoardTM) at the L33 to L37 tower suite bathroom areas.

Relevant submission

Material Submission of the KIRII SD-19 (Standard) System including

samples and catalogue.
Material Submission of the GypBoardTM including samples and catalogue.

Installation of suspended ceiling system

Preparation work
1. Site Cleaning
2. Site surveying and setting out
3. Erect working platform if necessary and according site safety
regulations.

Concerns
1. Checking Ceiling Level
Before installation work starts, check and ensure at least 4-in.
minimum clearance for installing ceiling panels.
2. Working at Height
Working platform will be provided if higher than 2m and erected by
experience competent worker and inspected by the appointed
professional person signing and certifying Form 4 & 5 before use and
re-inspection within 14 days.
3. Obstruction
When hanging the main tees, if the hanger wire holes are not
accessible, due to duct work, lighting, or other site works, using the
convenience holes for the hanger wire.

Ceiling Installation
1. Mark the ceiling height on the surrounding walls according to the
reference line given by the Main Contractor.

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Method Statement for

Gypsum Board Suspended Ceiling System

2. Mark carrying channel (C-38 channel) by stretch a string across the

room at ceiling height.
3. Installation of the 8mm diameter threaded suspension, fixed by using
Z-Bracket to the ceiling slab. Spacing of suspension both must be at
1200m max. in either direction and at perimeter of ceiling as required.
4. The C-38 channel must be placed at 1200mm Max. shall be hung to
the lower part of the suspension bolts by means of galvanized steel
hangers and nuts.
5. The W-Bar at a spacing of 400mm Max. shall be fixed to the C-38
channel with W-Clips at each intersection. W-Clips must as a rule
alternate with the sides of the carrying channel.
6. Rigid and aligned system for the fixing of ceiling board must be
provided with separated pieces of C-38 channel and W-Bar to be
jointed by channel joint and double joint respectively.
7. Extra hangers to be provided where opening are required for light
fittings and access panels.
8. All components must be well fixed and the suspension system must
be correctly aligned and accurately leveled before attaching the
ceiling board.
9. The gypsum board shall be fixed by screws at 300m Max. to the
W-Bar with long edges of the gypsum board placed parallel to the
W-Bar.
10. Finish of all joints and screw heads with joint tape and joint compound
must be in accordance with manufacturer's instruction which shall be
approved by the Architects consultant.
11. Primer and Painting works can be proceeded after completion of
gypsum board installation.
12. Details of Step 10 and 11, please refer to the Method Statement for
Painting.
z

Cornice Installation
1. Before commence the installation, ensure the wall and ceiling surface
is sound and free from any material i.e. wallpaper, loose or flaking
paint or plaster within the operation area.
2. For the large cornice, screwing fixing is necessary.

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Method Statement for

Gypsum Board Suspended Ceiling System

3. Measure the cornice length required and mark wall edge of moulding
before screw fixing. Leave enough moulding length beyond the wall
edge mark to allow for external mitre cuts.
4. As cutting the mitre in the corner angle, the mitres must be marked out
and cut for each individual corner.
5. After cutting the cornice to be proper size, screw casting to wall and
ceiling.
6. Fill, joints and screw holes first Herculite Fibrefix. Once the Fibrefix
has set finish off the joints and screw holes with plaster, allow to dry
and sand smooth.

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Review No.

Date:

HAZARD IDENTICATION SHEET

16-06-02006

Page 1 of 3

Project:

Venetia Cotai, Macau Prefabricated Bathroom

Work Package Code:

Subject:

Gypsum board Suspended Ceiling System

Analysis by:

Location:

Hotel Tower

Item

Job Task

General works

Drilling

Hazard
Personal injury

eye injury
Noise nuisance
Body Injury

People
Affected
worker and
affected
people
nearby

worker and
affected
people
nearby

Cause of Hazard

Lack of site safety

knowledge

Inappropriate use of
PPE

Defective electric tools

being used.

Worker did not wear

and use PPE

Edward Leung

Worst Harm
Due to
Hazard
Severely
injured

Fatality

Existing Control Measures

Worker should attend Safety Induction

Training provided by GAMMON.

Provided appropriate PPE as job

required.

Keep minimum stock of PPE to be

maintained for issuing.

No patent defect on the electric tools to

be used.
Appropriate electric tools shall be
selected.
Monthly inspection of the tools by
registered electrician.
Fence off the working areas to prevent
unauthorized entry.
Ensure the workers Wear long sleeve
Protective cloths & safety boot
Safety gloves & eye protector.

No Warning sign

Manual
handling and
transporting of
material

Twisted , slipping,
tripping, hit by
objects
Muscle strain
During manual
handling

workers

Using improper lifting

method to handle
goods

Severely
injured

WP 5115 (Top Builders)

poor housekeeping

Worker did not wear

and use PPE

Provide pre-work body exercise to

minimize the risk of injury
Wear long sleeve safety shoes to
protect the ankle and foot.
Use the mechanical equipment if
possible.
Always keep the workplace dry and
tidy.

Remark

Review No.

Item
4

Date:

Job Task
Materials

HAZARD IDENTICATION SHEET

16-06-02006

Hazard
Fire

storage

Ceiling
Installation

Collapse of
working platform

Ceiling
installation

Fall of person at
height

People
Affected
worker and
affected
people
nearby

Cause of Hazard

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Worst Harm
Due to
Hazard

Poor Housekeeping

Fatality

Smoking at the
workplace and storage
yards.

Insufficient Ventilation

worker and
affected
people
nearby

Platform erected by
non-experience
competent workers.

Serious injury

worker

Inadequate platform
being used by workers.

Fatality

Workers did not wear

and use PPE.

Existing Control Measures

- Flammable materials and goods must be

kept away from the workplace.
- Provide fire extinguishers at the
workplace and storage yards.
- Clean all the rubbish, paper, scraps all
the time.
- Display no smoking signage and no
smoking is allowed at the workplace.
- Adequate ventilation
- Appointed Registered professional
inspect and sign for the workability of
working platform of height above 1.8m.
-

200mm high toe-board and fence at

450mm and 900mm to be installed.
Prohibit to move the working platform if
any worker on it.

Remark

Review No.

Item
7

Job Task
Ceiling
installation

Date:

HAZARD IDENTICATION SHEET

16-06-02006

Hazard
Falling objects
from the working
platform

People
Affected
Worker and
affected
people
nearby

Cause of Hazard

Worker working under

the working platform.

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Worst Harm
Due to
Hazard
Severely
injured

Existing Control Measures

Working platform should be closely

planked with 200mm toe-board
equipped.

No Warning sign
-

No other works shall be carried out

under the activities that are working
above.

Chain block shall be used to the

materials that are heavy in weight and
large in size.

Fence off the working area with barrier

and notice / warning sign should be
provided.

Remark

Review No.

Date:

Works Related Projects/Department:

Type of Activity Operation:
Location:

Hotel Tower

Item

Risk

Personal injury

Worker should attend Safety Induction

Training provided by GAMMON.

Provided appropriate PPE as job

required.

Keep minimum stock of PPE to be

maintained for issuing.
No patent defect on the electric tools to
be used.
Appropriate electric tools shall be
selected.
Monthly inspection of the tools by
registered electrician.
Fence off the working areas to prevent
unauthorized entry.
Ensure the workers Wear long sleeve
Protective cloths & safety boot
Safety gloves & eye protector.
Provide pre-work body exercise to
minimize the risk of injury
Wear long sleeve safety shoes to
protect the ankle and foot.
Use the mechanical equipment if
possible.
Always keep the workplace dry and
tidy.

Noise
nuisance

Body Injury
Muscle strain
During manual
handling

Note:

Probability or Likelihood Rating:

Consequence Rating:
Risk Level:

Almost Certain ( 5 )

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Works Related Projects/Department Code:

Prefabricated Bathroom

eye injury

Twisted ,
slipping,
tripping, hit by
objects

Venetia Cotai, Macau

Existing Control Measures

RISK ASSESSMENT SHEET

16-06-2006

Analysis by:

Edward Leung

Rating of Harm
1

Risk
Level3

Recommended Action

Probability

Consequences

3
(Green)

WP 5115 (Top Builders)

Probable ( 4 )

Possible ( 3 )

Very High ( 5 )

High ( 4 )

( RED )

( ORANGE )

Safety Induction Training,

Specific PPE required

Specific PPE required

(Green)

Training required

4
(Green)

Morning Pre-work exercise

Remote (2 )

Impossible (1)

Medium ( 3 )

Low ( 2 )

Very Low ( 1)

( YELLOW )

(GREEN)

Remark

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Item
4

Note:

Risk

Date:

RISK ASSESSMENT SHEET

16-06-2006

Existing Control Measures

Fire

- Flammable materials and goods must be

kept away from the workplace.
- Provide fire extinguishers at the
workplace and storage yards.
- Clean all the rubbish, paper, scraps all
the time.
- Display no smoking signage and no
smoking is allowed at the workplace.
- Adequate ventilation

Collapse of
working
platform

- Appointed Registered professional

inspect and sign for the workability of
working platform of height above 1.8m.

Fall of person
at height

- 200mm high toe-board and fence at

450mm and 900mm to be installed.
- Prohibit to move the working platform if
any worker on it.

Probability or Likelihood Rating:

Consequence Rating:
Risk Level:

Almost Certain ( 5 )

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Rating of Harm
1

Risk
Level3

Recommended Action

Probability

Consequences

5
(Green)

Fire equipments Training,

Specific Training

9
(Yellow)

Specific Training

8
(Yellow)

Specific Training & Safety

Harness required

Probable ( 4 )

Possible ( 3 )

Remote (2 )

Impossible (1)

Very High ( 5 )

High ( 4 )

( RED )

( ORANGE )

Medium ( 3 )

Low ( 2 )

Very Low ( 1)

( YELLOW )

(GREEN)

Remark

Review No.

Item
7

Date:

Risk
Falling objects
from the
working
platform

RISK ASSESSMENT SHEET

16-06-2006

Existing Control Measures

-

Working platform should be closely

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Rating of Harm
1

Probability

Consequences

planked with 200mm toe-board

Risk
Level3

Recommended Action

8
(Yellow)

Specific Training & Safety

Harness required

equipped.
-

No other works shall be carried out

under the activities that are working
above.
Chain block shall be used to the
materials that are heavy in weight and
large in size.
Fence off the working area with barrier
and notice / warning sign should be
provided.

Note:

Probability or Likelihood Rating:

Consequence Rating:
Risk Level:

Almost Certain ( 5 )

Probable ( 4 )

Possible ( 3 )

Remote (2 )

Impossible (1)

Very High ( 5 )

High ( 4 )

( RED )

( ORANGE )

Medium ( 3 )

Low ( 2 )

Very Low ( 1)

( YELLOW )

(GREEN)

Remark