TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 Purpose

2.0 Scope

3.0 Resources

4.0 Plans, Permits, & Pre-mobilization Activities

5.0 Responsibilities

6.0 Health, Safety and Environment

7.0 Methodology

8.0 Quality Assurance and Quality Control

9.0 Inspection & Testing

10.0 Attached Job Hazard Analysis

 1.0 PURPOSE
 This Method Statement describes the methodology related to the installation of concrete curbstone,
interlocking tiles and electrical manhole work, such as materials furnishing, spreading and
compacting.
 To ensure that concrete curbstone, interlocking tiles and electrical manhole are executed safely
and in accordance with the
t he contract requirements and that all quality assurance / control activities
are conducted in a systematic manner, works are inspected and conformance is verified and
documented.
2.0 SCOPE OF WORK
 This procedure is applicable to staff assigned to ca rry out work associated with the project for the
activity installation of concrete curbstone, interlocking tiles and electrical manhole and all
 procedures involved on the mentioned activities.
3.0 RESOURCES
 Wheel Loader & Operator
 Boom Truck & Operator
 Mobile Crane & Operator
 High bed / Low bed Trailer
 Safety Vehicle with four amber flash Beacon lights, adjustable Flashing arrow, retro reflective
sheeting on the back (chevron) and sides (stripes) (vehicle shall be approved by Client).
 Trained Flagmen, workers & (Supervision).
 Forklift
 Drilling Machine
 Wheel barrow
 Spirit Level
 Hammer
 Trowel
 Meter Tape
 Concrete mixer
 Interlock Tile Cutter
 Air blower
4.0 PLANS, PERMIT, & PRE-MOBILIZATION ACTIVITIES
 The Contractor shall obtain any and all necessary certificates, permits or other documentation from
the appropriate government agency or agencies, and use such certificates or other documentation
as required by law, rule or regulation.
 All required inspection certificates shall be obtained, paid for and made available at the completion
of the Work.
 Prior to initiating the activity, Inspection Test Plan (ITP) will be required.

5.0 HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT

5.1 Health, Safety Requirements
 Approved safety plan procedures shall be strictly followed.
 Responsible Authorities (Contractors) will ensure that all Supervisory and Non-Supervisory
staff will fulfill the requirements of the following section
 HSE General Requirements
 Security

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  Health Surveillance
 Transport Safety
 Fire Precautions etc..,
 Where possible hazards may arise from filling activities, the necessary safety measures will be
taken to prevent accident or injury at all times. This may include barriers, warning tape/ net,
signage, watchman, and proper lighting.
 Contractors may require special permits for the transportation of the materials and special
equipment’s,
equipment’s, the necessary work permits should be requested from Client to obtain the permits
from Ministry Authorities prior to the commencement of activity.
 HSE will enforce that Personal Protective Equipment be worn by site personnel at all times
during construction activities.
 Plant & Equipment will be provided back-up alarms, lights, and all other applicable safety
devices.
 Barriers and warning signs will be provided as appropriate. Fixed and solid barriers will used
for edge protection if any. Tape will be used as a warning of danger.
 A traffic control plan shall be effectuated. Trucks leaving the work area to any road in service
shall be covered to prevent falling material which could damage other vehicles.
 Ample welfare facilities including cool drinking water, shaded rest areas and toilets shall be
 provided in close proximity to the workers.
 Entrances and exits to/from the work area as well as haulage road shall be approved prior to
commence any earth work.
 Dust control by watering shall be performed to minimize dust generation from demolition
operation.
 Heavy equipment operators shall be trained and adept.
 Vehicles & Equipment shall be inspected daily and prior beginning work to safeguard good
working condition.
 Solid barricades shall be installed where the possibility for traffic entering an excavation
exists.

5.2 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

 Safety Helmet
 Safety Foot wear
 High visible Safety vest
 Dust Mask
 Safety glasses
 Safety Gloves
 Ear plugs
5.3 Emergency Procedure
 Refer to the Approved Health & Safety Plan
 Severe cases and perilous incidents will be immediately shifted to the nearby medical center but
for minor injuries
 First aid kits will be provided on site and at First Aid Station with a Nurse.
 In the event of an emergency all workers will be instructed to evacuate and assemble at the
designated assembly area and wait for further instruction from supervisors.

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 5.4 Environmental Issues
 Contractor does not envisage any major environmental
env ironmental impact as a result of any activities.
  No perilous material or the like shall be used in the construction
con struction and consequently no perilous
chemicals will be stored or used onsite.
 Assessment of the risk to the environment that may be caused by the works, such a soil spillage,
soil contamination or any other events that may have an adverse effect on the environment has
 been made.
 The waste generated shall be dumped at locations approved by authorities
 Vehicles and equipment shall be monitored and inspected for the leakage of fuel, oil, anti-
freeze/coolant as etc..,
 Dust control by watering shall be performed to minimize dust generation from excavation
operation.

6.0 RESPONSIBILITIES
6.1 Workflow Chart

6.2 Quality Control Manager (QCM)

QCM is responsible to co‐ordinate all activities required to direct
to direct and control quality.
6.3 Construction Manager (CM)
The CM will coordinate with Site Engineer and ensure that the necessary resources to implement
the approved method statement have been allocated to the task.
6.4 Site Engineer (S.E)
The S.E will ensure that all activities are conducted according to the approved method statement
and all in-situ tests according to the ITP are implemented.
6.5 Site Surveyor
The Site Surveyor will make exact measurements and determine property
propert y boundaries.
6.6 QC Inspector (s)
Assuring that the work is performed as required by the contract and meets or exceeds the required
qualities. Assuring the acceptable quality of materials, processes, and workmanship in the project
work.
7.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL
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  Consultants Surveyor will approve after inspecting the level course.
 Irregularities in the surface will be adjusted by the addition or removal of material with in the
tolerance limit.
 The Quality Manager and the Construction Manager will monitor and safeguard that this
Procedure shall be strictly enforced so that smooth work flow will be attained.
 We must submit, as per Section 02315 of the Technical Specifications, the following reports:
 Weekly and Monthly Quality Control Reports.
 Independent laboratory quality audits.
 Analysis of the results of testing of Civil and Structural Materials.
 Survey measurements.

8.0 INSPECTION & TESTING

Required Inspection Test Plan ITP No - 53 Concrete Interlocking Paving shall comply and
implement as per project control requirement.
Contatctor shall raise RFI and obtain approval of Client representative before proceeding to the
next sequence of the work. Inform Client representative 24 hours before the scheduled date of
RFI.

9.0 METHODOLOGY
9.1 Installation Process of New Jersey barrier
9.1.1 Delivery of the New Jersey Barriers
 The New Jersey Barriers are delivered to the construction site on suitable vehicles, whereby all
national road safety and road construction site requirements must be fulfilled.
 Site-access roads should be checked / inspected. Construction sites on busy motorways must
conform to the minimum mandatory road security and load carrying / transport securing system
requirements must be ensured.
 Installation work should be carried-out in the direction of the traffic flow.
9.1.2 Unloading and positioning of the New Jersey Barriers
 After the removal of the transport securing belts / devices, each New Jersey Barrier are taken
individually from the truck by using an appropriate lifting coupling (chain system) and the
appropriate universal head lifting link for lifting anchor with the sufficient lifting capacity (2.5
tons) on the lifting points by an appropriate crane (truck loading crane, mobile crane).
 Ensure the sling angle between upper edge of the barrier New Jersey Barrier and the chain is
not less than 60° to ensure limited horizontal forces.
 The concrete New Jersey Barriers must only be lifted by using built in spherical head anchors
(2.5 tons).
 Bolted connections (e.g. on the upper side of the concrete barrier) are used for other purposes
and must not be used.
 It is essential to ensure that the tongue from the appropriate universal head lifting link point in
the load direction.
 The two pre-defined hoisting points are located 36 cm from the respective New Jersey Barrier
ends.
 Lifting anchor coupling type according to the national standards and local production.
 In case of reduced height lifting capacity a transverse beam with sufficient lifting capacity may
 be used.
 The New Jersey Barriers are positioned and adjusted along the previously marked road surface.

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  Construction sites on busy roads must ensure adequate safety for the erection team and the
motorway / road users – 
users –  no
 no erection vehicle / crane / or part of the safety barrier is allowed to
 protrude into the flow of traffic / active traffic
traffic lanes.
 Short term TTM for the Site protection will be implemented.
9.1.3 Connection of the New Jersey Barriers
 Check visually that there is no foreign particle under/close to the barriers which may cause
uneven coupling meshing or unnecessary twisting of the barrier.
 The New Jersey Barriers, which is to be integrated in the continuous chain of the barrier system,
should be slightly inclined at the end to be connected to provide
p rovide an easier installation.
 It is positioned so that the lower edge of the coupling is above the upper edge of the coupling
of the pre-positioned New Jersey Barrier.
  Now, the end face of the New Jersey Barrier to be installed is manipulated to the edge-face
ed ge-face of
the already in-position New Jersey Barrier, to bring an ov erlapping of both couplings.
 It is important to avoid contact between the precast concrete New Jersey Barriers during
installation and manipulation, this avoids any concrete damage.
 In a further step the New Jersey Barrier is lowered whereby the nose and recess of the steel
shoes of adjoining barriers should be aligned and guided into each other simultaneously as the
couplings are connected to each other.
 The New Jersey Barrier to be installed should be manipulated horizontally and vertically, while
avoiding any swinging of the New Jersey Barrier.
 The barriers are positioned and adjusted along the previously marked alignment, to achieve a
continuous and attractive appearance.
9.1.4 Further information
 Before lifting it is essential to check the safety New Jersey
J ersey Barriers lifting anchors and all lifting
equipment for wear or reduced lifting capacity.
 Only experienced and suitably trained operators should carry-out this installation work.
 The location and the lengthwise alignment for the placing of the safety barriers should be
identified by the roads/highways construction company.
 The underlay must be level and free from foreign particle.
 Barriers should be placed level with the traffic lane and there should be no obstacle within the
working width.
 Lift and manipulate only one barrier at a time, in no circumstance should two or more barriers
 be simultaneously manipulated.
 Barriers should remain horizontal when lifted, and it must be ensured that no part of the barrier
or the lifting system/crane is projected outside the working zone into the traffic-flow.
 Barriers should be lifted and positioned avoiding any b arrier damage.
 Barriers should be installed according to the system plan (when provided).
 Work from the traffic-free side of the barrier and at a safe distance from the traffic flow.
9.1.5 Specifications for Concrete New Jersey Barrier & NJB Formation.
 Precast Detour Barrier Typical Details (attached)
 Precast Detour Barrier Isometric view by work zones (attached drawing).
9.2 Installation of Interlock Tiles
 Before laying interlocking pavers, it’s important to create a well-compacted,
well-compacted, stable base. Begin by
excavating all unstable or unconsolidated subgrade material. To estimate the depth of excavation
needed, consider the final grade of the project by adding the height of the paver unit, the depth of

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 the bedding sand and the thickness of the compacted base material.
  Next, compact the paver base. Fill the excavated site with the appropriate amount of paver base
material and compact it using a vibrating plate compactor. The base must be well-compacted and
level to provide a smooth, even surface on which to lay the bedding sand.
 The dimension, thickness and design shall be as per approve shop drawing.
 Land surveying shall be made prior and after to mark the required levels, alignments, setting out
lines for interlock as per approved drawing.
 Follow these steps to properly lay interlocking pavers.
 Lay Bedding Sand
A bed of sand is necessary to provide final leveling properties and help secure the pavers in
 place. Use clean, sharp concrete sand 1-inch deep. Allow for 1 cubic yard of o f sand per 300
square feet of project area.
 Install Edge Restrain
Install a stable edge restraint to eliminate any lateral movement of the pavers and sand
 bedding. Examples of edge restraints include an existing hard edge (such as the side of a
house), vinyl molded restraints or concrete restraints.
 Lay the Pavers (Interlock Tiles)
Place pavers flat on the sand bed, working in a forward motion. Start the process at either a
90-degree corner or within the field by using a pre-set string to guide the straightness of the
 pavers.
 Vibrate the Pavers (Interlock Tiles)
Once the paver field and borders have been placed, spread a light layer of sand over the pav ers
and run a vibrating plate compactor over them to begin the interlocking process.
 Sand the Pavers (Interlock Tiles)
Spread dry paver joint or masonry sand over the surface of the paver area approximately ¼
inch deep. Using the vibrating plate compactor, pass over the sanded pavers two or three times
to allow sand to fill the voids between the pavers. Sweep remaining sand into voids until they
are completely filled.
 Field Inspection request will then be submitted to the Engineer for approval.
9.3 Installation of Electrical manholes
9.3.1 General
 The precast manhole(s) to be installed shall be approved prior to installation.
 The manhole frame and cover shall also be approved prior to installation.
 All excavation, backfill and paving shall be done in accordance with this standard and all
applicable local and state regulations. When conflicts exist between local/state regulations and
this standard the more stringent requirement shall be adhered to unless otherwise directed by
Client.
 Test pits shall be dug at proposed location of precast manhole before installation is
confirmed. Test pits shall extend 12 inches beyond the extreme length and width and depth of
the proposed manhole.
9.3.2 Excavation and Installation
 The excavation shall be made to fully accommodate the proposed precast manhole,
allowing for a minimum of 12 inches clear all around the outside length and width
dimensions (of the manhole) and of sufficient size to safely and properly install all
required shoring
shoring and bracing. The depth of the excavation shall be a minimum of 6
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 inches deeper than the installed underside of the manhole to allow for a minimum of 6
inches of bedding.
 Manhole shall be installed usingu sing properly rated rigging equipment, adhering to
OSHA work methods. The manhole shall be set level on firm well compacted bedding.
 Install, operate and maintain pump or dewatering equipment as necessary to prevent
water from accumulating in excavation during Excavation and installation of manhole.
9.3.3 Backfill Material
 Backfill material to be used for bedding shall be 6 inches (minimum) of ¾” diameter crushed
stone.
 Backfill material to be used between the surrounding earth and the exterior sidewalls of
the manhole and shall be “Type IE”. IE”.
 Backfill material above the
the top of the manhole to final grade or paving if
if required shall
conform to CLIENTS specification Section ____. Backfill shall be compacted
mechanically in eight inch (8”) loose layers to 95% of the maximum density per ASTM
D1557 unless otherwise approved by Client.
9.3.4 Pavement Cuts
 All cuts in bituminous or concrete pavement shall be vertical and made with the proper
tools to ensure minimum repaving. The pavement cut shall be straight and uniform. Excavated
 pavement and street base, if any, shall be kept at least two
t wo (2) feet back from the edge of the
excavation cut and shall be piled so as not to endanger the work or restrict, hamper or
inconvenience owners or tenants of property or interfere
interfere with the normal
normal flow of traffic. All
excess materials not suitable for backfill shall be removed from the job site and disposed
of as directed by Client.
9.3.5 Street Restoration
 All street paving of open excavations shall be restored using temporary or Interim pavement
with two  –  1-1/2
  1-1/2 inch lifts of compacted hot mix asphalt binder (unless otherwise noted by
Client). Cold patch repairs when approved by CLIENT shall be cold patch NSTAR Cat ID1628.
Permanent street paving shall be by the governing
gov erning municipality.
9.3.6 Grounding of Manhole
 Manhole grounding shall be detailed.
 Install two copper weld ground rods, one outside each corner of manhole.
 Connect 4/0 bare copper wire to ground rods using grounding mechanical or exothermic
connector in two places. Connect 4/0 bare copper wire to 4/0 copper ground wire tails projecting
from manhole with two mechanical connectors.
9.3.7 Manhole Frame & Cover
 CLIENT approved manhole frame(s) shall be installed on a two brick collar course (unless
required otherwise by Client) over the opening(s) on the roof of the manhole.
 The brick collar course shall be installed directly around the manhole roof
 Opening as shown on Fig. 1, page 7. 7. The bricks shall consist of the best quality steam cured
 brick manufactured per the latest revision of ASTM Standard C55 or the latest revision of
ASTM Standard C32 (if red brick is specified). The brick collar and flange of the manhole
frame shall be completely covered with a concrete seal. The concrete (approved 2500
 psi pea stone mix using Type 2 Portland Cement) seal shall completely encase the lower
3 inches of the frame and the brick course layers.

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