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TANZANIA.

Project : Execution of Hilltop reservoirs and Distribution networks of ‘Extension of Water

Transmission Pipeline from the Lake Victoria Water supply Scheme to Tabora,
Nzega and Igunga Towns Package II’

Client : Ministry of Water and Irrigation, Tanzania

Main Contractor: M/s. Larsen & Toubro & Shriram EPC JV, Tanzania (LTSEPC JV)

Client Consultant: WAPCOS Limited

Sub Contractor: M/s. JANDU PLUMBERS LTD.

Method Statement: Earthworks

Title: Earthworks Excavation.

Location: 1. Ground Reservoir -5000 m3 tank at Kaze hill.

2. Ground Reservoir -9000 m3 tank at Itumba.

3. Ground Reservoir -2500 m3 tank at Mawiti.

4. Ground Reservoir -1000 m3 tank at Masagala.

Task at Hand: This method statement outlines the procedure and methodology for earthworks
operations including excavation, placement and compaction of materials.

Timing of Task: To be advised subject to Client appointment.

Supervision of Task:

1. Harish – Site Engineer

2. Munna – Foreman
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Employees Involved

• Banksman
• Site Supervisor
• General operatives

Equipment to be used

• 20 T – 70 T 360°-Excavator
• Tripper
• Pedestrian roller

Methodology

• Surveying of the site before excavation and set properly all lines and establish levels for various
works such as earthwork in excavation for leveling, basement, foundations, cable trenches,
pipelines. Etc.
• Established permanent bench mark at such point which will not be affected by subsequent
work. Such survey shall be carried out by taking accurate cross sections of the perpendicular to
the established reference/grid lines at 5 m intervals or nearer as determined by the Engineer –
in – charge based on ground profile.
• The area to be excavated/filled shall be cleared of fences, trees, plants, slumps, bush,
vegetations, rubbish slush, etc., and other objectionable matter. If any roots or stumps of trees
are found during excavation, they shall also be removed. The material so removed shall be burnt
or disposed off as directed by the Engineer.
• Excavation shall be carried out in accordance to line and levels shown on Design Drawings.
Excavation shall be carried out by excavator with material being hauled to fill area by dump
trucks.
• All formation levels shall be recorded by site engineer. All works will be executed within the
permanent fencing boundary.

Hard Rock

This shall include rock which cannot be easily excavated by pick-axes, hammer, crow bars and
wedges but has to be either heated where blasting is prohibited or has to be blasted. They shall be
staked separately for measurement as directed by the Engineer – in – charge.
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Identifying the hazards

The first step in the risk management process is to identify the hazards associated with excavation work.

• Underground essential services - including gas, water, sewerage, telecommunications,

electricity, chemicals and fuel or refrigerant in pipes or lines. Information about the location of
these and other underground services, such as drainage pipes, soak wells and storage tanks, in
and adjacent to the workplace, must be established before directing or allowing excavation
work to commence
• Inappropriate placement of excavated materials, plant or other loads
• The instability of any adjoining structure caused by the excavation
• Any previous disturbance of the ground including previous excavation
• Hazardous manual tasks
• Vibration and hazardous noise

Personal Protective Equipment

Safety Hearing Helmet Reflectors Boots

Gloves Protection

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

• All personnel entering the site shall have received a site safety induction and have
attended a job toolbox talk.

• Before any excavations shall commence a permit to excavate shall be issued by the
site engineer and all persons involved in the task shall be fully briefed .
• All setting out works required including level profiles and batter rails shall be set out
by the site engineer prior to works commencing.
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Compaction & Protection Formation

• Shall be kept clean and free of any ground water

• Vibratory roller shall be used for compaction.
• All storage of topsoil will be in designated areas
• All storage of unacceptable material will be in designated areas
• All fuel will be stored in bunded containers suitable to contain any spillage.

Emergency procedures

• First aid kits in site office and in engineers and foremans vehicle

• Emergency arrangements formulated in accordance with foreseeable hazards

• Emergency arrangements/assembly point communicated to all.

Monitoring procedures

• A written report of inspection prepared by a competent person at least once every seven days, and
also after any event affecting strength or stability of the excavation, and after any accidental fall of
materials

• Reviews of the method statement and the risk assessment carried out regularly