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6.0 METHOD STATEMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY TRAFFIC

MANAGEMENT

Company Name Example Contractor

Work Location Ar-Rayyn, Doha, Qatar
Project Managers Name Mr. Audit Allsafe

Example Contractor Authorization Record:

Prepared by: Review by: Approved by:

STMS HSEQ Manager Project Manager

Signature: Signature: Signature:

Date: Date: Date:

28/07/2013 28/07/2013 28/07/2013

Mr. Roger Roadcone Mr. Pete Sutton Mr. Audit Allsafe

Amendment Record:

Rev No Amendment Originated by Approved By Date

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00 1 Submission Example Contractor 28/07/13

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I. Purpose
The purpose of this Method Statement is to outline the operation and procedures of
implementation for the Installation of Temporary Traffic Management and removal of advance signs
on roads, by walking out signs and frames from the hard shoulder.
This complies strictly requirements of Qatar Work Zone Traffic Management Guide (WZTMG) and on
the technical specification of the contract documents and Qatar Construction Specifications (QCS
2010).

II. Scope of Work

The scope of this Method Statement only covers the Installation of the Temporary Traffic
Management Plan and complies with the specification and requirements from Qatar WZTMG and
the contract documents and approved Temporary Traffic Management Plan drawings.

III. Associated Documents

All Traffic Management Method Statements will incorporate (where appropriate) information
obtained from the following documents:
Contract documents.
Qatar WZTMG.
Qatar Highway Design Manual.
QCS.

IV. Responsibilities
Project Manager. Directly supervises the construction manager/site agents. He is
responsible to ensure that all the correct procedures for the Installation of Temporary Traffic
Management Plan have followed.
Construction Manager / Site Agent. He oversees all the Implementation for the Installation
of Temporary Traffic Management Plan activities at the project and directly supervises the
Project / Site Engineers. He is directly responsible to ensure that the implementation has
been followed. He reports directly to the Project Manager.
Project / Site Engineer. Work directly at site with the foreman to ensure that all the
required information has been provided to proceed with the work, and that the works
comply with traffic specification and method statements. He liaises with clients staff with
respect to inspection and approvals. He reports to Construction manager.
Site Traffic Management Supervisor / Safety Officer. He will be responsible for ensuring the
Implementation activities of the Installation of Temporary Traffic Management Plan are
adhere to safety procedure during execution of works as per Plan.

V. Manpower
Construction Manager / Site Agent.

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Engineers.
Survey Team.
Foreman.
Operators/Drivers.
Skilled & Unskilled workers.
Site Traffic Management Supervisor / Safety Officer.

VI. Plant / Material / Equipment

PPE REQUIREMENTS
When working, all personnel must wear high visibility garments, which must incorporate
retro reflective markings. All vests will be fitted with sleeves with a minimum of two retro
reflective strips per sleeve. High visibility waterproof clothing should be worn, as
appropriate, but particular care must be taken when hoods are worn.
The minimum PPE specification for operatives engaged in Traffic Management will be High
Visibility Coat/Jacket/Vest with Sleeves, High Visibility Trousers, Hard Hats, Protective
Gloves, Safety glasses and Protective Footwear. Suitable hearing protection will be worn
when specified in the Site Specific Risk Assessment.
All garments must comply with BS EN471 Class3.
MATERIAL
Intentionally left blank (fill in as needed).

VII. Hazards
Manual handling.
Conflict with traffic when unloading or loading from TM vehicles.
Crossing live carriageways.
Erecting signs in Central Reserve.
Head / Face Injuries whilst erecting sign faces.
Weather conditions Heat / Heat Stress/Sandstorms.
Damaged or jammed toggles / signs / frames.
Poorly maintained Storage areas.
Slips, Trips and Falls.

VIII. Public Interface and Stakeholders

All stakeholders must be informed of any proposed works as per the guidance shown in the WZTMG.
Due consideration must be given towards pedestrian traffic.

IX. Emergency Procedures

Emergency procedures shall be briefed via the Specific Site Briefing. The briefing will specifically
cover what to do in the event of an accident or incident.
Emergency Services Call 999.
Project Manager Call XYZ.
HSEQ Manager Call XYZ.

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STMS Call XYZ.

Main Hospital Hamad General Hospital, Rayyan Road, Doha. A&E (+974) 4392050.

X. Inspection and Test

All paperwork connected with the closure will be completed and handed to the Foreman/Supervisor.

Signed:

________________________ _______________
Safety Manager Date
NAME: Pete Sutton

________________________ _______________
Project Manager Date
NAME: Audit Allsafe

________________________ _______________
Site Traffic Management Supervisor Date
NAME: Roger Roadcones

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6.1 RISK ASSESSMENT

GENERIC SAFETY, HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT RISK ASSESSMENT FORM

Activity Description: Implementation and Removal of Advance Signs

ID Hazard Adverse Effects Persons Controls A S L R T

Affected
Manual Handling Strains from manual handling Workforce Follow manual handling assessment. Y 3 2 Me Y
Ensure operatives are suitable for the work required,
1 and have suitable breaks.
Wear gloves to avoid abrasions, contamination.
Avoid carrying too heavy a load. Signs and frames vary
in weight depending on size and type.
Conflict with traffic when Death through contact with Workforce Always off load or load signs and frames from the side Y 5 1 Hi Y
2
unloading or loading from moving vehicles and Public farthest away from live traffic.
TM vehicles Never work between the TM vehicle and live traffic.
Crossing Live carriageways Death through contact with Workforce Avoid carrying signs and frames across carriageways Y 5 1 Hi Y
moving vehicles and Public where traffic flows do not allow safe crossing of live
carriageways.
3
When carrying sign across carriageways ensure the sign
face is facing away from the oncoming traffic to avoid
confusing drivers.
Beware of carrying signs in windy weather.
Erecting signs in Centre Death through contact with Workforce Try to work 1.2m away from live traffic were possible Y 5 1 Hi Y
Reserves moving vehicles and Public Ensure sign faces are at least 450mm from the live lane
Sign faces on Motorways can be reduced to 1200mm
4
size for use in narrow central reserves
Secure signs with sign strap frames down avoid using
sandbags.
Randomly erect larger sign frames and signs.

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GENERIC SAFETY, HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT RISK ASSESSMENT FORM

Activity Description: Implementation and Removal of Advance Signs

ID Hazard Adverse Effects Persons Controls A S L R T

Affected
Head / Face Injuries whilst Abrasions, cuts, and bruises Workforce Take extra care whilst erecting sign frames on windy Y 3 2 Me Y
5
erecting sign from contact with sign frame or days (random lifting, etc.).
face Randomly erect larger sign frames and signs.
Weather Conditions Heat Abrasions, cuts, and bruises Workforce Sand bag or tie all sign frames. Y 3 2 Me Y
6 / Heat Stress / Sandstorms from contact with sign frame or In severe weather or where severe weather is expected
face increase the number of sandbags or ties on frames.

Damaged or jammed Abrasions, cuts and bruises Workforce Pre inspect signs, frames and repair damaged or jammed Y 3 2 Me Y
7
toggles / signs / frames from contact loose or jammed toggles before leaving depot.
sign face
Poorly maintained areas Broken bones, cuts and bruises Workforce Store in a well-lit flat area, away from potential hazards Y 3 2 Me Y
from slips and trips (reversing vehicles, etc.).
Keep area clear of trip and slip hazards (pallet ties, loose
cones / bases, etc.).
8 Stack signs in purpose made racks if available.
Stack frames vertically against walls or purpose made
frames.
Segregate signs and frames in good condition away from
those requiring maintenance (cleaning, re-facing, etc.).
Store signs in order, or by type.
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Assessor Name: Pete Sutton Signature: Date: 28 July 2013

Key: A = ALARP (As Low As Reasonably Practicable)? (Y or N) S = Severity (1 5) L = Likelihood (1 5) R = Risk Classification (In / Lo / Me / Hi / Cr) T = Tolerable? (Y or N)

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6.2 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

Planning

Due account should be taken of existing works on the length of road affected by a lane
closure.
The proposed site will be assessed prior to erection of Traffic Management and work
areas, safety zones, tapers, and advance sign positions located.
A Site Specific Assessment will check for visibility, other works or anything else that may
affect the Lane Closure. If you observe anything which may affect the lane closure report
this to your Supervisor.
It is important to consider the effect of traffic joining at junctions and the time of day
and day of the week for any proposed works. Expressway merges and diverges may also
have a significant effect.

Accessing the Hard shoulder

Access to the hard shoulder shall be via Traffic Management vehicles or TMAs complying
with the WZTMG requirements.
Whilst on the hard shoulder vehicles that are equipped with Impact Protection should
have them placed down into the working position and the Blue Arrow pointing at 45
degrees to avert traffic away from the hard shoulder (do not use lit arrows on hard
shoulders).
Signs and frames should be removed from the side of the vehicle furthest from live
traffic and the sign crew should access the traffic management vehicle from the side of
the vehicle furthest from the live traffic where ever practicable.

Erecting Advance Signs

The closure will not be implemented before the time specified on the closure booking
form.

Placement of Offside Signs:

Starting at the initial Road Works Ahead sign erect the signs in order.
Where possible use the hard shoulder to park when erecting signs, if there is no hard
shoulder, park in the nearest section of hardshoulder and walk the signs out.
All signs and frames will be secured by means of sandbags, or ropes.

Placement of Nearside Signs

Starting at the initial Road Works Ahead sign (or further if traffic congestion is expected),
erect the signs in order at the same time as the nearside signs.
These signs will require carrying across the live carriageway, Crossing the carriageway on
foot should only be undertaken if the traffic flows produce sufficient gaps between
vehicles to allow time for workers to cross safely.
Whenever practicable lightweight sign frames should be used.

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All signs and frames will be secured by means of sandbags, or ropes.

If Traffic flows on the opposite carriageway are lighter erect signs from the opposite
carriageway.

Pre-setting of Advance Signs

If sign frames and faces are being pre-set or removed after being laid down by others
the above methods will be used.
Multi Fit sign frames which are stored temporarily on site they should be stored with the
legs pointing away from the direction of live traffic, and laid flat on the ground, ideally
weighted down with sand bags. To minimise any impact if hit by moving vehicles.

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6.3 CONTINGENCY DOCUMENT

Project Name RELOCATION OF 600 DIA. TSE MAIN CIVIL PROJECT 174/1A
Contractor Example Contractor

Project ID IA 12/13 C 067 G

The scope of the work includes the construction of TSE lines. All of
these works are located in the medians, side roads and islands of the
Description of work
road. The scheme is to introduce all three lanes road reduce to two
lane when reaching to the Equestrian roundabout.

STMS Name Roger Roadcones

Telephone 4444 3XYZ Mobile 4444 3XYZ
Email stms@example.com

Details of contingency Works Overrun:

(What to do if works The works will be closely monitored for progress and if it is
overrun or if there is an envisaged that may over run the duration of the agreed date
incident which may cause then we will apply for an extension of time.
delay in removal) Will submit application for extension of time to extend
duration needed to complete the balance works for road re-
opening.
Break down:
Contact STMS who will coordinate with emergency/recovery
services.
If possible the broken down vehicle will be removed by
pushing to the emergency lay by (with the assistant of police if
required).
Accident:
Contact STMS who will coordinate with emergency/recovery
services.
If required the emergency cross over within contra flow will be
opened as per the advice of police.

_____________________ _____________________ _____________________

NAME: Audit Allsafe NAME: Pete Sutton NAME: Roger Roadcones
Project Manager Safety Manager STMS

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6.4 CLERANCE PLAN

Once the works are complete the STMS shall check the site to ensure it is safe to remove the
closure.
The water filled barriers can be unplugged and tipped over to allow the water to drain away.
Once they are empty they can be unlocked and remove manually to the vehicle removing
them off site.
The closure is removed in reverse of the installation with the assistance of the Traffic Police
if needed. All permanent signs will be replaced/uncovered.
After all the barriers and sign boards are removed from the diversion, the road will be swept
and clean.
The STMS will walk around the site once removal is complete to ensure all TTM is removed
and the site is safe.

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7.0 PROGRAM OF INSPECTIONS

STMS Name Roger Roadcones

Telephone Number 4444 3XYZ
Email stms@example.com

The STMS will be responsible for managing the TDP during the implementation.
The STMS will inspect the Traffic Diversion twice a day, i.e. once in the morning and once in
the evening.
He will ensure site personnel are trained on basic elements of temporary traffic
management.
He will ensure all personnel and visitors are wearing the correct high visibility clothing and
other PPE as required by the Works.
He will conduct and brief those who are visiting the site, on potential hazards and safety
procedures.
He will monitor traffic movements through the works and measure queues and delays.
He will record and notify the TDP Office immediately of any modifications or changes to
traffic management measures not included in the approved TDP.
He will ensure all corrective actions such as Non Compliance Reporting will be undertaken
within the required time frame.

________________
NAME: Roger Roadcones
STMS

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