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EASTERN PRECAST CONCRETE

ERECTION PROCEDURE FOR CONCRETE
PRECAST HOLLOW CORE
Revision Record
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Date

Prepared by

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Engr. Alfred
Comendador
QA/QC
Dept.Supervisor

CLIENT:

Reviewed By:
Engr. Muzamil
Salih

Erection Manager

OWNER:

Approved By:

Engr. Luai
Shammat
General Manager

CONTRACTOR:

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Purpose

To introduce the methodology for erection of hollow core slab precast elements.
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Scope

Design, production, delivery and erection for the following precast elements:
- Hollow core slabs
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Personnel Responsible
3.1
3.2
3.3

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Responsibility
4.1
4.2
4.3

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Erection Manager: Overall in-charge for the project execution.

Erection Engineer: Over-all in-charge for the erection processes. Ensure that the
erection is done with accordance to the standard safe erection practices. Prepare
delivery schedule program.
Erection Foreman: Responsible for overall erection at site. Coordinate with the main
contractor with regards to the access for trailer and crane. The erection foreman is
available at site during erection.

Competent workers are to be provided, who are properly and well train to load,
deliver and erect all types of precast elements which required to achieved
completely satisfactory project.
The main contractor is responsible for providing proper access for the loaded trailers
to the position in the erection site premises.
Eastern Precast will provide all necessary erection accessories to complete the
erection works.

Preparation before the erection

5.1

Prior to commencing the handling and erection of precast concrete elements, the
following items should be considered by Site Contractor and EPC.

5.1.1
5.1.2
5.1.3
5.1.4

CLIENT:

Check the crane and trailer access in the site and ensure that it is leveled and
compacted.
Ensure that the dowels embedded in the foundation is in the right place or
location
Clear the site for truck and crane access ensuring room for crane outriggers,
counterweight tail swing, boomswing and under hook and overhead obstructions.
Ensure that sufficient space is available for precast propping or bracing.

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Procedures for the Erection of Precast elements

6.1

Erection of Hollow-core slabs

6.1.1
6.1.2
6.1.3
6.1.4
6.1.5
6.1.6

6.1.7

6.1.8

CLIENT:

Hollow core slabs are transported to site on flatbed trailers.

Before erection of any slabs, the supporting structure should be checked to
determine if all pertinent dimensions correspond with those shown on the
approved drawings.
Prior to placing slabs the bearing surfaces should be checked to ensure that they
are smooth and level.
Leveling material should be placed if required.
The trailer carrying the hollow core slabs is brought close to the building, under
reachable crane radius where erection is to be carried out.
Precast HCS will be delivered at site with open cores, cores will be closed with
polystyrene core plugs or plastic end caps by main contractor either before lifting
the HCS form the trailer or after erection prior to place welded mess and prior for
casting/screeding to avoid concrete flow inside the core while casting.
Precast HCS will be lifted directly from the trailer by using lifting scissor or lifting
belt and place in proper location one by one, if the component lifted for at least 1
meter from the ground or from the trailer, safety chains underneath the HCS
should be placed and clamp it with lifting scissor and it should not be released
until the HCS is about 1.00 m from the support for safety reason.
Lifting area surrounding the trailer should be cordoned and barricaded by warning
tape with a safety signboards precaution.

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Controlling the movement of precast HCS by using taglines (rope) to its final
location.

6.1.10 Upon completion of the erection of HCS, soffit of HCS will be check and
corrections will be carried out wherever necessary.
6.1.11 Final inspection form for erected HCS will be raised by EPC Engineer and after
the checking of HCS and approval by main contractor or consultant, welded mesh
to be place and MEP provision to fixed in proper location by main contractor
before screeding.

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6.1.12 Main contractor will cast the slab (screeding) and it will be cured 3 days at least
before starting the erection precast panel for succeeding level with same
procedure or methodology.

6.1.13 Care must be taken to ensure that each slab has at least the minimum bearing
shown on the drawing.
6.1.14 The screeding / topping for the slabs are done according to the design.

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SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Personal safety:
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Areas where overhead work is going will be treated as hard-hat areas. These areas
should be marked with safety signs. All personnels working there should wear hard-hat
(helmet) as protection against falling objects.

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All personnel working at site must wear safety shoes with metal toecap to protect against
sharp objects. Rubber boots should be worn where work place is dirty or wet.

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Personnel handling objects with sharp edges are required to wear hand gloves.
Personnel in loading and unloading section must wear gloves while at work.

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Personnel handling grinding machines and power saws are required to wear safety
glasses to protect eyes from flying dust.

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The persons working at height should wear safety harness.

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Respiratory masks should be worn while spray painting, sand blasting, working with
cement & silica and during work which generates fine dust.

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All persons should follow the safety rules set forward by the main contractor.

Cranes & Other lifting gear

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The responsibility for maintaining the hired cranes is with the agencies. However it is the
responsibility of the site supervisor to ensure all hired cranes are tested / inspected as
per the statutory requirements and are having the valid certificate.

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For EPC owned cranes, supervisor shall ensure that the crane is maintained as per the
statutory requirements.

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Crane should be selected based on the load to be carried, height of the building and
distance of the crane fixing from the building.

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Crane should be positioned and fixed correctly such a way that it should not move from
its place during use. Area around the crane should be clear for free movement of the
crane boom so that no obstacle or hindrance is encountered while transporting the panel
from trailer to the spot.

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Ensure ground conditions are good enough to receive delivery vehicles. Use a spotter to
direct the trucks and cranes.

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Slings and ropes that have marked safe working load should be used.

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When synthetic belts are used, sharp corners should be padded, as there is a chance for
the belt to get cut.

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Do not put hands or fingers between the slings and its load while the sling is being
tightened around the load.

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Ensure that shackle pins are screwed home.

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Safety hooks will be fitted with latches to prevent displacement of load.

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Ensure that edges of nylon belts and ropes are not damaged.

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All lifting equipments should have valid test certificates.

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Do not use a damaged or defective sling.

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Do not shorten a sling with knots, bolts or other makeshift devices.

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Do not load a sling from the sharp edges of its load.

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Sharp corners of the load should be padded to prevent damage to the product and sling.

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Shock loading should be avoided.

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Do not pull a sling when load is resting on it.

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Immediately remove a damaged or defective sling from service and destroy it to prevent
further use.

The following safety precautions should be followed during lifting & rigging
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Personnel used for signaling i.e. riggers, should be properly trained.

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Crane operator should have a clear view of the signaller.

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If loading and unloading is at two different points then different signaler should be used
at each location.

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No one is allowed to ride the load, crane hook.

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Position the boom at the highest possible boom angle, travel at slow speed and keep the
load as close as practical to the ground, avoid sudden stops and starts.

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Before releasing the panels ensure that it is in proper position, has proper bearing and is
stable.

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Check to ensure that necessary or temporary connections have been done.

The following things should be checked before performing any lifting operation.
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The lifting shackle should be free of any defect or damage. If any damage is found it
must be reported and corrected before the operation.

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The operator must have a good idea of the following things before lifting
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Weight of load to be lifted

Load size & centre of gravity
Height to be lifted & final position of the load
Maximum radius at which load can be lifted
Restriction caused by plants, buildings, power lines etc.
The ground condition
The swing radius of the crane

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Only trained and licensed persons are authorized to operate cranes.

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Under no circumstances the crane shall be operated beyond its safe working load.

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All safety devices fitted must be in good working condition.

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All lifting machines, chains, ropes & lifting tackles etc. that has been altered shall be
adequately retested by a competent person / authority.

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Make sure the load does not exceed the rated capacity.

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There should not be any loose items on the load or the crane before lifting.

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Hoist line must be vertical prior to the lift.

While moving the load:

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Do not pass the load over the workers.
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Do not leave suspended loads unattended.
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Do not attempt lifts beyond the rated load capacity of a crane or sling.
Inspection
Before each days use and at shift changes, the crane operator is responsible for visually
inspecting the crane to ensure that all operating and safety functions are working correctly. The
erection foreman shall ensure that these checks have been carried out.
The operator must visually inspect ropes before each day use. This inspection is done by
running the block to its lowest point, then slowly running it back up observing all parts of the
cable for signs of damage, including
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Severe twists
Broken wires
Deformed, worn, or flattened wires and;
Corroded or pitted surfaces

Ensure that the fiber slings used for lifting HCS are inspected for any damage by removing their
protection covers before any lifting is being done.
Annual Inspection
Each crane must have its loading and boom hoists fully inspected at least once a year in order
to ensure the integrity of the wire rope and the maintenance supervisor should maintain a record
of the same.
WORKING AT HIGH ELEVATION
Scaffolds / Ladders / Guard Rails / Mid Rails / Toe Board
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Scaffolding and working platforms used for working should be properly secured.

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Dont overload the scaffolding or working platforms.

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If scaffolding is provided by the main contractor, then it must be inspected in advance to

ensure that it meets the requirement.

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Do not alter a scaffold once it has been certified fit to use.

All scaffold erectors shall wear a full body harness with double lanyard and must be
100% tied off to an anchorage point.

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When using a ladder to get to an elevated surface extend the ladder 3 rungs (36 in) past
the bearing point to provide a handhold for getting on & off. Ladder will be safe tied offv
and have protection against falls of men and materials.

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Set the base of a straight or extension ladder back a safe distance from the vertical
approximately one-fourth the working height of the ladder to ensure stability.

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Do not use broken or damage ladders.

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Always secure straight or extension ladders at the top.

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In addition to the above all standard safety precautions related to scaffolding has to be
followed.

Guard rails, mid rails and toe boards will be fitted at edges of decking to prevent men
from falling off. Guard rails will be 106 cm in height and toe boards not less than 15cm in
height. Both will be securely fixed.

The following safety precaution shall be followed while working under windy conditions
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Extra caution should be taken while erection of hollow core slabs & panels under windy
conditions. High-speed winds cause swinging of the precast elements when lifted with
the crane. Under these conditions there is danger that the elements may swing
excessively and hit the nearby persons or building. Taglines used in these conditions
may not help.

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When the wind speed is more than 20 knots stop erection of precast components.

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Stop erection when it is unsafe to work.

The following safety precaution shall be followed while working around live electric lines.
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While erecting precast components in the vicinity of high power electric lines, utmost
care is required. Any direct contact with the live power lines may lead to fatal accidents.

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Work in the vicinity of electrical power lines is to be done under two conditions.
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By disconnecting the power connection
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Under charged lines
By disconnecting power lines

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If the power lines are to be disconnected, then ensure electrical authorities are informed
in advance. Make an arrangement with the electricity authority not to reconnect the
power unless it is confirmed.

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Start crane operation only after ensuring that electricity is disconnected.

Working under charged lines

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CLIENT:

If work is to be carried out under charged electrical lines, then minimum distances are to
be maintained between the nearest electrical line and any part of the crane or load.

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Maintain a minimum gap of 5 m between the nearest electrical line and any part of the
crane or load if electrical ratings are not known provided you are not working in a
domestic area. In other cases, contact your supervisor.

Calculations for the use of 16mm dia. cables as a LIFELINE

RC REQUIREMENT :
1. Under the subject Fall Arrest & Work Restraint Systems, Nets & Rope Access
, Standard No. 218 dated May 30 2009.
2. Lifeline Systems : are points of attachment for the safety harness larnyard and
must be capable of supporting 5000 lbs (2268kgs) per employee. Lifelines may
be mounted either horizontally or vertically and are generally intended to
provide mobility to personnel.

COMPLIANCE :

16 mm dia. Wire Rope (Cable) shall be used as a Lifeline for Erecting Hollow Core Slab.

16mm = 5/8 ; ( Recommended safe working load of a 5/8 wire rope life line is 6,650 lbs.
or 3,022 kgs.)

Hence, 16mm dia. Lifeline can support the RC requirement of 5000 lbs (2268kgs) per
person.

Life line shall be attached at both ends with a pipe 1.2 meters away from the edge of the
building.

The length of the lifeline varies depending on the area where hollowcore slab or pre-cast
panels erection is being performed. Under normal circumstances, column to columns
distances is the precise location of the tie in points of the lifeline.

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To ensure that the rope will not slide, three (3) clips will be going to hold wire rope at each
end of the line.

It shall be ensured that all life line are so connected that 100 % tied off is maintained at all
time while moving on the working area.

7.0 HEALTH AND SAFETY

7.1. RISK ASSESMENT AND SAFETY MEASURES

Hazard
Plant and Machinery

Risks
Injury to personnel /
Damage to property

Control Measures
All plant and machinery to
be inspected and serviced
regularly as per ISO
9001:2008 QMS and KSA
Regulations
A maintenance and
service schedule is to be
established and
implemented.

Failure of lifting
equipment

Damage to
buildings/equipment and
injury/death to personnel

All lifting equipment is to

certificated and inspected
regularly
A copy of certification is to
be retained on site for
record keeping and
reference.
Slinger / Signaller to carry
out visual inspection prior
to use

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Falling Materials

Damage to
buildings/equipment and
injury/death to personnel

Free falling loads

Damage to
buildings/equipment and
injury/death to personnel

Heavy loads

Failure of lifting
equipment and machinery
/ Damage to equipment
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All lifts are to be carried

out by competent trained
slinger/signallers
All lifts are to be carried
out as directed in the
lifting assessments and
schedule of common lifts
Daily inspections and
checks are to be made by
the crane operator to
ensure that the crane is
safe and operable
Visual assessments are to
be made by competent
personnel to ensure the
correct lifting equipment
is used for the lift and that
the crane is able to lift the
weight of the load at the
required radius
All lifts are to be carried
out as directed in the
lifting assessments and
schedule of common lifts

High Winds

Instability and loss of

control of lifting
operation / Damage to
equipment

Wind speeds within the

site area are to be
monitored and all lifting
operations are to be in
strict conditions of the

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wind speed allowances as

laid down for the
restrictions of safe use of
cranes in high wind and
wind conditions.
Unscheduled / Non
competent lifts

Damage to
buildings/equipment and
injury/death to personnel

No unauthorised persons
are to carry out any lifting
operations, all operatives
are to show proof of their
competency prior to
employment.
A lifting assessment is to
be carried out prior to any
unique or special lifts
being carried out.

Close proximity of
cranes/building/public
amenities

Entanglement leading to
loss of integrity of load /
Damage to Equipment /
Injury to Personnel

A safe system of work is

to be instigated ensuring
the risk of collision is
eradicated.

Environmental Safety & Health Contractor Requirements

Personal Protective Equipment

Protective & Safety Equipment

The following are the list of Personal Protective Equipment:
1. Hard hat
2. Safety shoes
3. Dust Mask
4. Safety goggles
5. Rubber gloves
6. Safety Vest
7. Safety built Ladder
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Contractual Requirements
Personal Protective Equipment shall be considered only as last resort of
defense against potential risk and hazards.
Contractor shall ensure that adequate stock of Personal Protective
Equipment are readily
either available on site or issued to personnel. PPE
shall be considered as consumable items.
All PPE utilized shall be manufactured to a recognized international
acceptable standard.

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