Method Statement for Road Marking

1. Introduction and General Information

This method statement consists of construction procedures of Road Marking, including material & machineries to be used, method of constructions, quality control test & verifications, and also the safety precautions to be implemented at site.
1.1. Location of Works
Road marking location will be decided as per the road marking drawings issued by the Engineer.
2. Materials
The major materials used for the road marking.

• DJ Thermo line thermoplastic road marking materials.
• Glass beads.

3. Equipment
The major equipment used for Road marking includes, but are not limited to the following.

• Road Marking Machine.
• Gas.
• Rope.
• Chisel.
• Cleaning equipment
• Small Tools.

4. Safety Management and Control

Safety precaution will be taken complying with the Traffic & Safety Plan. Every precaution will be taken to avoid any accidents & damages to adjoining properties, workers, and road users.
All workers will be advised to wear helmets, boots, and gloves while working. There will be a stand by vehicle near site always if needed in a case of accident.
The safety officer inspects several times to inspect safety matters.
5. Method and Procedures
The method and procedures for Road marking will follow the steps below. Flow chart is also provided in appendix A.

5.1 Center line will be set out and get approvals about the center line before commencement of line marking.
5.2 Road surface shall be cleaned manually using wire brush and wash the surface where necessary.
5.3 As per the approved road marking design the road marking lines & symbols will be set out means of white chalk and approval will taken by Engineer.
5.4 The thermoplastic material is heated in the range of temperature around 170 ~ 200 C and maintain in the range during the entire laying process.
5.5 After getting the approval of the temporary marking on the asphalt surface permanent marking shall be carried out by considering required color. This machine has the facility of adding glass beads in to the paint while painting.
5.6 All roads marking shall be protected from traffic until the marked paint get dry.
6. Quality Control
To ensure that the steps of the procedure are fully complied with the activities such as setting out, temporary marking , permanent painting etc. certain inspections and verifications will be carried out as described in the above procedures.

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