METHOD STATEMENT FOR NURSE CALL SYSTEM INSTALLATION

METHOD STATEMENT FOR Nurse  Call  System  INSTALLATION

• TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. SCOPE

2. definitions

3. HEALTH  AND  SAFETY

4. OPERATION

5. installation  and  fixation

6. RESPONSIBILITIES

7. MANPOWER  REQUIRED

8. MATERIALS  REQUIREMENTS

9. EQUIPMENTs  REQUIREMENTs

10. WASTE  MANAGEMENT

11. SPECIAL  CONTROL  MEASURES

12. SUPPORTING  DOCUMENTATION

13. DISTRIBUTION

1. SCOPE

• This procedure to clear the method of the supply, installations of NCS system for the project.
• This document details the NCS system Installation:
• Preparation of work.
• Delivery and inspection upon arrival of material at site.
• Installation of the system.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. OPERATION

• Material: 
• Material used will be as approved by the Engineer.
• The sizes and routes routing will be as per the approved Shop Drawings.
• Storage and Protection: 
• Deliver components parts to site, completely identified in accordance with shop and certified CAD Drawings prepared for this work.
• Store in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, above ground, properly protected from the weather and construction activities.

5. INSTALLATION  and  Fixation

• Pre-Installation:
  
  
• Make sure that civil clearance done prior to start the installation.
• Installation will be carried out as per manufacturer recommendations, Approved shop drawings and project specifications.

• Installation:
  
  
• All materials for NCS system installation will be as per Material Submittal .
• All installation shall be carried out as per approved shop drawings, specification and as per manufacturer recommendation.
• Prior to start the installation, the installation team shall ensure that:
• Materials, Equipments and tools that will be necessary during installation and execution are prepared;
• Area where the items to be installed is ready for site installation. It means that architectural works and finishing are complete and area is free from dust.
• The approved shop/schematic/coordination drawings are current and available with installation team.

• Installation of Room Control Units :

• The installation team shall follow procedures for Installation of Room Control Units (RCU):
• Exact location of the RCU shall be as per approved NCS installation layout plan as well and to be coordinated with Medical Equipment and Medical Gas at site to ensure access for maintenance in future.
• Select a location in the wall to install the RCU and prepare the mounting kit.
• Check the power cable and main data cable are available and correctly placed in the same location where the RCU shall be installed.
• Check the other data cables for Patient Bed Head and Over door Lamp units are available and correctly located;
• Install the RCU with power cable and data cables according to manufacturer instructions.

• Installation of Patient Bed Head, Patient Hand Set and Over door Lamp units :

• Exact location of the Patient Bed Head, Patient Hand Set and Over door Lamps shall be as per approved NCS installation layout plan as well and to be coordinated with Medical Equipment and Medical Gas at site.
• Select location in Bed Head Unit where the Socket and Patient Hand set has to be mounted and install cables (data cable) according to manufacturer instructions.
• Select location in corridors ( in over door of Patient rooms) to prepare mounting kit and install over door corridor lamp according to manufacturer instructions.

• Installation and Configuration of NCS Panels and NCS server:

•  Nurse Control Panels shall be placed/mounted in locations as per approved shop drawings and installed with power and data cables according to manufacturer instructions.
• Operating System ( Linux based) shall be installed and configured in all Nurse Control Panels according to manufacturer instructions;
• NCS Server shall be placed and installed with power and data cables according to approved shop drawings and manufacturer instructions.
• Operating system ( Linux Based ) shall be installed and configured according to system design and  manufacture instructions.

• Installation of Wires:
• Install cables in raceways and cable trays except within consoles, back boxes, desks, and counters. Conceal raceway and cables except in unfinished spaces.
• Using CAT-6A type cable the maximum length of the cable not exceeds more than 90 mtrs. Of manufacturer recommendation, which will provided from structural cabling system supplier.
• Comply with requirements for raceways and boxes specified in Division 26 Section “Raceways, Boxes, Cable Tray, Cable Ladder and Trunking”.
• Conceal conductors and cables in accessible ceilings, walls, and floors where possible.

• Wiring within Enclosures:
• Bundle, lace, and train cables within enclosures.
• Connect to terminal points with no excess and without exceeding manufacturer’s limitations on bending radius.

• Grounding
• Comply with requirements in Division 26 Section “Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems.” for grounding conductors and connectors.
• Comply with ADDC Electricity Wiring Regulations, Sections.
• Bond metallic equipment to the system grounding bus bar, using not smaller than the specified equipment grounding conductor by ADDC Electricity Wiring Regulations, Sections.

• Identification
• Identify system components, wiring, and cabling complying with ADDC Electricity Wiring Regulations. Comply with requirements for identification specified in Division 26 Section “Identification for Electrical Systems.”

• Programming

• After making sure all the system installed in correct way from Subcontractor and supplier, programming of the system must take place before final testing and commissioning accourding to Consultant requirement and senario of the system.
• Testing and commissioning of the system submitted separetly for this system mentioned all the procedure of Testing of the system and commissioning it.

• 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.

6. RESPONSIBILITIES

Ø  PROJECT MANAGER

1. To ensure that all the preparation and application works are carried out according to the Contract Specification and with the approved drawings.
   1. To ensure that the progressing of works is carried out according to the planned program and as per the approved method of statement.
   1. To ensure that all the equipment and material required executing the work are available according to the planned construction program.
   1. To co-ordinate with the Main contractor, MEP coordinator, Safety Officer for a safe and proper execution of the works.

Ø  SITE ENGINEER

1. To ensure that the works are carried out according to the Contract Specification, approved method statement and the shop drawings.
   1. To provide all necessary information and distribute responsibilities to his construction.
   1. To monitor the progress of work in relation with the work program and to report to the Project Manager.
   1. To co-ordinate with the safety officer and to ensure that the works are carried out in safe practicing method.

Ø  FOREMAN

1. 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.
   1. 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.
   1. To ensure that the daily work is progressing as planned and advice the site engineer of any requirement for additional resources.
   1. To ensure in consultation with the site engineer that the manpower involved in the works are moving as agreed and planned for the work.
   1. To control disposal of waste materials according to the instructions received from the site engineer.
   1. 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.
   1. To inform the site engineer regarding areas ready for inspection.
   1. Foreman and the storekeeper are responsible for the distribution and control of materials.

Ø  SAFETY ENGINEER

1. Ensure the implementation of all the safety measures in accordance with the HSE plan and everybody aware of it for it’s proper implementation.
   1. Ensure all the implemented safety measures are adequate to maintain safe working on the site.
   1. Inspect all the site activities and train the person to prevent accidents and it’s proper implementation.
   1. Ensure that the site is maintained clean and tidy.

Ø  TECHNICIAN FROM SUPPILER

1. 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.
2. Daily reports of the works are achieved and coordinated for the future planning with the Site Engineer.
3. Complying with the sub-contractor basic design practices, particularly those related to safety and engineering
4. Meeting with any type of unforeseen incident or requirement and reporting the same to the Site Engineer immediately.

Ø  STORE KEEPER

1. 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.
2. One who will acknowledge the receiving of materials at site in coordination with QA/QC and concerned Engineer.

7. MANPOWER  REQUIRED

• Charge hand and Experienced Technicians.

8. MATERIALS  REQUIREMENTS

• NCS  Components  and  Accessories.

9. EQUIPMENTs  REQUIREMENTs

• The Equipment that will be engaged for Nurse Call 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 )

10. WASTE MANAGEMENT

• The Rubbish which would be created from our scope of works will be disposed to the designated dumping ground.

11. 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.

12. SUPPORTING  DOCUMENTATION

• This method Statement should be read in conjunction with the below referenced documentations:

• ITP for Anti – termite Treatment.
• Insulation Resistance and continuity Test Report.

13. DISTRIBUTION

• Copy of this method statement shall be issued to the following for information/ action/ comments:

1. Project Manager
2. Site Engineer
3. Foremen
4. Safety Engineer
5. Technician From Supplier
6. Store Keeper