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Excavation, Earthwork and Filling Method Statement

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February 6, 2014

Excavation, Earthwork and Filling Method Statement

WORK PROCEDURE

SUBJECT: BY:

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QA/QC ENGINEER

EXCAVATION, EARTHWORK AND FILLING APPROVED BY:

QEHS MANAGER

ACTION VERIFY

1. SCOPE Project Method

Manager Statement
This procedure provides a standardised framework for the
control of excavation, earthwork and filling to ensure Project
compliance with conditions of contract and contract Manager
specifications.

2. PROCEDURE

.1 All excavation, earthwork and filling will be carried out in

accordance with the specification detailed in the project
contract documentation. In any circumstances where
specifications are not provided or they are in any way
incomplete, the matter shall be referred back to consultant for
additional information.

.2 Method Statement

A method statement will be prepared and approved where

deemed necessary, and may include:

i) Site plan showing the location of spoil heaps for

temporary storage and if appropriate permanent storage
area.

ii) Type of plant and equipment to be used.

iii) Means for keeping excavations free of water.

iv) Method of trench supports.

v) Method and sequence of excavation to ensure that

no damage is caused to adjoining structures and
property. If there is potential for damage to adjoining
structures and property, the type of preventative
measures should be indicated.

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vi) Temporary support arrangement of adjacent

structures and services passing through the site.

vii) Method of compacting fill and testing procedure.

1. Health and Safety requirements.

2. Any other special requirements.

.3 Existing Utilities Project Drawing/

Manager
1. Liaise with all public utility companies e.g. water, N.O.C.
electricity, telephone sewerage and surface water etc. to Project
ensure that all the available information on the location Engineer Markings

of utilities and underground services through and

Project Trial Holes
adjacent to the site of the excavation is obtained.
Engineer
ii) Ensure that utilities and underground services are Survey
located on site using markings, which are clearly visible. Site Engr./
Approval to
Ensure those plant operators and operatives involved
Surveyor Tip
with the activity are fully aware of the location of the
various utilities and underground services and their
Project
respective depths.
Manager
iii) Where deemed necessary, excavate trial holes to
establish the precise location and depth of services.

iv) Plant operators must be aware of overhead cables.

Use height control indicators where necessary.

.4 Site Survey and Grid of Levels

Prior to commencement of any excavation work, a level survey

will be carried out to confirm the information included on the
contract drawings and to provide an accurate record of existing
ground levels for the calculation of quantities.

.5 Disposal of Surplus Excavated Material

Prior to any surplus excavated material being removed from the

site, documentary evidence of “approval to tip” must be
obtained beforehand from the relevant government/municipal

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departments and the owner of the land where the material is to

be tipped.

.6 Adjoining Structures and Property

Prior to the commencement of excavation work, a detailed

dilapidation survey will be undertaken to record the existing
condition of the adjoining structures and property. Where
necessary the survey may include photographic records.

This survey should be carried out in co-ordination with and Const. Dilapidation
involving the participation of the Consultant’s representative Manager
and the representative of the owners/occupiers of the adjacent Survey

property. Project
Engineer Survey

.7 Excavation Work
QA/QC Inspection

1. Excavation shall be allowed to progress to the designed Request

formation level less 50mm (unless specified otherwise). Project

Engineer/ Method
The remaining 50mm shall be carried out by further
Statement
careful excavation to avoid disturbing the formation
Site Safety
level.
Method
1. After reaching the designed formation level, Project Statement
Consultant’s representative shall be requested in writing Engineer/Site
Safety Inspection
to inspect and approve the formation prior to the
Request
commencement of any subsequent activities.
QA/QC
iii) Great care shall be taken to minimise noise, Source
vibration and dust pollution, which can cause nuisance Project Documents
and damage, particularly if the site is located in a built- Engineer
up area. Method
Project Statement
iv) Sides of all excavations should be properly Engineer
supported using an appropriate method as detailed in
the Method Statement.

.8 Filling

1. Prior to commencement of filling, the Consultant’s

representative shall be requested in writing to inspect
and approve the fill starting level.

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ii) Filling shall be carried out using approved materials

in accordance with the specification which can either be
selected from the material on site or imported from
selected and approved sources.

iii) Filling shall be carried out as per approved method

and as per the contract specification.

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