Method Statement for Earthing Systems
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Method Statement for Earthing Systems
AXEL ENGINEERING
Adress: Cairo Alexandria Desert Road, K26-Margham Industrial, Alexandria., Egypt
Mobile: +201283193837 | +201090760788
Website: [Link] Email: info@[Link]
Customer: MeDServ
Project: Fabrication Workshop Earthing & Lightning systems
Department: Technical
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Approved LOG
DESCRIPTION Date PREPARED CHECKED Client APPROVED
Name Title Name Title Name Title
First issue 21.07.2025 Mostafa Technical Ehab Project
Mosaad Engnineer Fahmy Manager
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REVISION LOG
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REV. DATE REVISED PAGE MAJOR CHANGE DESCRIPTION
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0 21.07.2025 - Issued for Approval
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Table of Content
Contents
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[Link] of Works ......................................................................................................... 5
[Link] Personnel on Site .................................................................................... 5
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[Link] and Safety...................................................................................................... 5
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6.1 Material .......................................................................................................... 6
6.2 Storage and Protection ..................................................................................... 6
[Link] and Fixation ............................................................................................ 7
7.1 Pre-Installation: ............................................................................................... 7
7.2 Installation ...................................................................................................... 7
7.3 Commissioning: ............................................................................................... 8
7.4 Technical Assistance: ........................................................................................ 8
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[Link] Required ............................................................................................... 10
[Link] Requirement .......................................................................................... 10
[Link]’s Requirements .................................................................................... 10
[Link] Management .............................................................................................. 10
[Link] Control Measures ....................................................................................... 11
[Link] Documents ........................................................................................... 11
[Link] Documents .......................................................................................... 11
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1. Purpose
This method of statement covers the on-site installation of Primary and Secondary Earthing
system as defined in the General Specification.
2. Scope of Works
This procedure will define the method to be used to ensure that Primary and Secondary
Earthing system installations are correct and acceptable and shall conform to the Contract
Documents and Specification.
This document details the Earthing and Lightning Protection System Installation:
• Preparation of work.
• Delivery and inspection upon arrival of material at site.
• Installation of the system.
3. Responsible Personnel on Site
3.1 Construction Manager
3.2 Electrical Field Engineers
3.3 Safety Officer
3.4 QA/QC Engineer
3.5 Electrical Supervisors
4. 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.
5. 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.
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6. Operation
6.1 Material
• Material used will be as approved by the client.
• The Earthing system installations shall be done according to the following:
- Approved project specifications.
- Approved shop drawings and Earthing schematic diagrams.
- Soil resistivity calculations report.
- Manufacturer’s instructions.
6.2 Storage and Protection
• Deliver components parts to site, completely identified in accordance with shop and
certified Drawings prepared for this work.
• Store in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, above ground, properly
protected from the weather and construction activities.
• Earthing Materials (Earthing rods, Earthing Conductors, Earthing Bar and Earthing Pits
...etc.) shall be properly supported and stacked on a flat surface.
• Earthing Materials ((Earthing rods, Earthing Conductors, Earthing Bar and Earthing Pits
...etc.) Shall be protected from sunlight and moisture by covering them with tarpaulin.
• Earthing Materials ((Earthing rods, Earthing Conductors, Earthing Bar and Earthing Pits
...etc.) shall be stacked properly in neat and orderly manner.
• Earthing Materials ((Earthing rods, Earthing Conductors, Earthing Bar and Earthing Pits
...etc.) shall be stored and stacked in dry area and shall be properly protected.
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7. Installation and Fixation
7.1 Pre-Installation:
• All materials and documentation relevant to Earthing system will be checked by the
Construction Department prior to the commencement of works ensuring that these are
correct type as reviewed.
• Before proceeding in any permanent works, pre-inspection on all materials, tools and
access for installation to be comply with the approved shop drawing.
• Prepare and issue all needs works permits with Safety department for permanent related
works before installation works.
7.2 Installation
• Coordinate installation of Earthing system with installation of other building systems and
components, including electrical wiring, supporting structures, metal bodies requiring
bonding to Earthing system, and building finishes.
• Determining the optimal placement of earth pits and electrodes based on project
requirements and standards.
• Driving earth rods to the correct depth and connecting them with appropriate bonding
techniques and submitted layout.
• Manual Excavation for cable route under Zero Level by 0.8 meter between earth rods that
carry out by manpower according to submitted drawings.
• Laying earthing conductors 120mm and connecting them to the earth rods inside the
engraved route.
• Connect the Earthing cable with Earth rods by Clamps.
• Installation of Earth bar in inside the buildings by 0.3 meter from zero level and it will be
connected to main network in the buildings by earthing cable 70 mm.
• Laying secondary conductors 35 mm with direct paths from main network to bolted
connections.
• Backfill the excavated route after visual inspection by the client construction department.
• Clamps for all connections between cables and ground rods. Compression type connectors
may be used where approved by the client construction department.
• Measure the resistance of the complete installation and submit for review to the
Consultant.
• Test clamps shall be provided in each inspection pit to allow for testing and commissioning.
• Concrete inspection pits with cover shall be installed flush with finished floor level and be
fully accessible.
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• The complete installation shall be tested and inspected to ensure that it complies with the
requirements of the Specification and the Local Authorities. The tests shall be carried out in
accordance with the Regulations and to the satisfaction of the Consultant.
• The soil resistivity will be measured in different points and should be within the limits.
7.3 Commissioning:
• The inspection and tests shall be carried out in the same sequence as set out in the
Regulations, Local Authorities and the Consultant requirements and in such time as to allow
any remedial work to be completed prior to Practical Completion.
• All instruments necessary for inspection and testing shall be supplied and shall be properly
calibrated and operated by personnel skilled in their use.
• Allowance shall be made for disconnection or similar operations to satisfy the requirements
for testing, etc., and the reinstatement of the installation.
• Measure earth resistance not less than two full days after the last trace of precipitation and
without the soil being moistened by any means other than natural drainage or seepage and
without any chemical treatment or other artificial means of reducing natural earth
resistance.
• Where resistance to earth exceeds specified values, notify the Consultant the same and
include recommendations to reduce earth resistance and to accomplish recommended
work.
• Restore surface features at areas disturbed by work of this section.
• Restore areas disturbed by trenching, storing or dirt, cable laying, and other activities to
their original condition.
7.4 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 shop drawings, approved specs and
manufacturer recommendations.
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8. Responsibilities
➢ PROJECT MANAGER
• To ensure that all the preparation and application works are carried out according
to the Contract Specification and with the approved drawings.
• To ensure that the progressing of works is carried out according to the planned
program and as per the approved method of statement.
• To ensure that all the equipment and material required executing the work are
available according to the planned construction program.
• To co-ordinate with the Main contractor, MEP coordinator, Safety Officer for a safe
and proper execution of the works.
➢ SITE ENGINEER
• To ensure that the works are carried out according to the Contract Specification,
approved method statement and the shop drawings.
• To provide all necessary information and distribute responsibilities to his
construction.
• To monitor the progress of work in relation with the work program and to report to
the Project Manager.
• To co-ordinate with the safety officer and to ensure that the works are carried out
in safe practicing method.
➢ FOREMAN
• 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.
• 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.
• To ensure that the daily work is progressing as planned and advice the site engineer
of any requirement for additional resources.
• To ensure in consultation with the site engineer that the manpower involved in the
works are moving as agreed and planned for the work.
• To control disposal of waste materials according to the instructions received from
the site engineer.
• 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.
• To inform the site engineer regarding areas ready for inspection.
• Foreman and the storekeeper are responsible for the distribution and control of
materials.
➢ SAFETY ENGINEER
• Ensure the implementation of all the safety measures in accordance with the HSE
plan and everybody aware of it for it’s proper implementation.
• Ensure all the implemented safety measures are adequate to maintain safe working
on the site.
• Inspect all the site activities and train the person to prevent accidents and it’s
proper implementation.
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• Ensure that the site is maintained clean and tidy.
➢ TECHNICIAN FROM SUPPILER
• 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.
• Daily reports of the works are achieved and coordinated for the future planning
with the Site Engineer.
• Complying with the sub-contractor basic design practices, particularly those related
to safety and engineering
• Meeting with any type of unforeseen incident or requirement and reporting the
same to the Site Engineer immediately.
➢ STORE KEEPER
• 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.
• One who will acknowledge the receiving of materials at site in coordination with
QA/QC and concerned Engineer.
9. Manpower Required
• Charge hand and Experienced Technicians
10. Materials Requirement
• Earthing Material and Accessories
11. Equipment’s Requirements
• The Equipment that will be engaged for Earthing System Installation will be as follows:
1. Hand Tools
2. Power Tools (if required)
3. Diagonal-Cutting Pliers
4. Wire Stripper/Cutter with Spring
5. Side-Cutting Pliers
6. Shank Screwdriver/Flat screw driver
7. Compression lug crimp tool
8. Necessary conduit for System Cabling
9. Knock out set (for conduit)
10. P.P.E. – Personal Protective Equipment (safety helmet, Boots, gloves & safety vest )
12. Waste Management
• The rubbish which would be created from our scope of works will be disposed to the
designated dumping ground.
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13. 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.
14. Reference Documents
• Approved Electrical Shop Drawings
• Approved Material Submittals
• Approved Material Inspection Report
• Approved Safety Plan
• Approved QA/QC Inspection & Test Plan
15. Supporting Documents
This method Statement should be read in conjunction with the below referenced documentations:
• ITP for Anti – termite Treatment.
• Test Report.
16. Safety
• All safety precautions shall be followed as per approved safety plan & procedure.
Ensure all involved persons are aware of the same.
• Safety Officer to ensure that all working flat forms shall be safe and in good condition.
• Tradesman shall ensure that before leaving their working places, it must be clean, tidy
and free from rubbish.
17. Distribution
Copy of this method statement shall be issued to the following for information / action /
comments:
• Project Manager
• Site Engineer
• Foremen
• Safety Engineer
• Technician
• Store Keeper
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