Project Name.

: Expansion at Motiongate Parks

Package Name: MG Now You See Me Street – Main / C-00486
Document No.: MG4012-NAF-C00486-CIV-MTS-0001 Rev. No: 0
Document Title: Method statement for Excavation Works

METHOD STATEMENT

CLIENT: DXB PROJECT & MANAGEMENT SERVICES L.L.C

CONSULTANT: DEC DYNAMIC ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS

Document Reference No: NAF-MS-CIV-001

Rev. No. Date Prepared by Reviewed by Approved by

0 11.11.2020 QAQC PM PM
 INDEX

Content Page No

1) Introduction 4

2) Scope 4

3) Responsibilities 4

4) Equipment 4

5) Procedure 4

6) Safety Measures 5

7) Risk Assessment 6

8) ITP 7

9) Risk Matrix 8
METHOD STATEMENT FOR

EARTH WORK EXCAVATION

1. INTRODUCTION
As per the contract, it is proposed to Construct the package of Now You See
Me Street Main - in the project Motiongate Expansion at Dubai Parks and
Resorts, Dubai, UAE.

2. PROPOSED SCOPE OF WORKS COVERED UNDER THIS METHOD STATEMENT

 Setting out and Investigations
 Excavation
 Relevant Tests

3. RESPONSIBILITIES
3.1. The contractor’s calculations for setting out from established points shall be
available for inspection by the Engineer.

3.2. All setting out is to be checked and approved by the Engineer.

3.3. The site Engineer shall check that the existing Ground levels as indicated on the
drawings are correct. Should there appear to be any discrepancies the contractor
shall agree the correct level with the Engineer.

3.4. The site Engineer shall be deemed to have satisfied himself as to the character of
the site and all the various materials, strata, ground water level etc. and all items
and things liable to affect or encountered in the excavation and earth works.

3.5. The Site Engineer shall be responsible for ensuring that all works are carried out
strictly in accordance with this Method Statement, the requirements of the client
and the overall contract documents.

3.6. The Site Engineer to ensure that all the works are carried out strictly in accordance
with safety norms.

4. EQUIPMENT TO BE USED ON SITE

The equipment to be used on site will include the following:
1 Shovel 6 Bobcat
2 Tipper trucks 7 Tele Handler
3 Hand shovels 8 Mobile Crane
4 Roller - 2T 9 Tower Crane
5 Compactor

5. PROCEDURE
5.1 The site to be excavated shall be cleared off all the trees, bushes etc. All
 rubbish and grubbing matter shall be burned or disposed of site. (By
enabling subcontractor).
5.2 Excavation will be done by shovel, loader, hand shovel up to 3.0m from NGL
(By enabling subcontractor).
5.3 Necessary dewatering shall be done at site by an approved sub-contractor
and accomplish dewatering without damaging existing buildings adjacent to
the excavation.
5.4 Maintain water level in a minimum of 600mm below surface of excavation as
specified.
5.5 Loose soil, bad ground or cavities met within any part of the excavations for
foundations of structure shall be excavated to a solid formation and filled to
foundation level with hard core or other approved material properly
compacted to the Engineer’s approval
5.6 Extra quantities to be shifted outside the plot / approved dumping area.
5.7 Unauthorized / Over excavation shall be backfilled with approved filling
materials only.
5.8 In situ density test shall be done at site.
5.9 The contractor shall report to the Engineer when excavations are ready to
receive P.C.C / foundation concrete and shall obtain consent approval
before depositing concrete.

6. SAFETY MEASURES
1. Experienced persons will execute the driving operations.
2. Safety Officer, Site Engineer & Foreman will observe the works.
3. Safety measures will be as per safety manual.
7. RISK ASSESSMENT

RISK ASSESSMENT DOC REF NO FORM RA-011

HAZARD / ACTVITY ASSESSED: REINFORCEMENT FOR CONCRETE REV

DATE

Severity Likelihood Risk Level Control Measures Existing / to be

Minor = 1 Possible=1 Risk = Severity Low
SN Work Hazard Cause of Hazard Effect x Likelihood
Minimize Risk by / Control Measures implemented with target time for
Major = 2 Probable=2 Medium
Activity Identified Hazards Fatal = 3 Certain = 3 High
implementation

1 Use of heavy Existing pipes & Failure to identify the Contamination of soil. 2 2 4 medium Verify utility service drawings and mark the services on the ground if any.
equipment buried cable being buried services and Sewer lines & electrical Identify and cordon the area in a safe method.
struck. marking it. lines’ disconnection of Immediate
Communicate method statement and Risk Assessment to workforce prior
Failure to follow the commercial links & to start the work.
safety rules and Damage to other
regulations underground services Ensure all equipment are certified by EIAC approved third party inspection
Electrocution, body.
Flooding of area, Heavy equipment should be operated by competent certified operator.
Personnel Injury, Record of pre-use inspection by competent person for all heavy equipment
Property damage. should be maintained. Ensure the equipment is fitted with reverse alarm
and flashing light.
Close supervision by a competent supervisor for all times for guiding the
activity.
Hand excavation in doubtful areas.

3 Surface Snakes / scorpions Failure to identify Personnel injury, 2 2 4

medium Toolbox talks to be conducted on dangerous insects.
preparation and bites the nature of the poison, fatality Ensure proper PPE’S are worn by all the workers, working at such
surveying land Immediate
places.
Wear heavy duty, long shoes and hand gloves before working near
bushes.
Ensure first aid facilities are available at site & Emergency contact
4 nos.
4 Maneuvering of Vehicles driving into Failure to follow Property damage and 2 2 medium Barricade the area
vehicle excavated area instruction and safe personnel injury Provide proper signage, warning lights etc
/falling procedure of Immediate
working around Do not allow any vehicle to excavation area without proper access
excavated areas made
Traffic Control Person or Flag man to be deployed with the vehicle
Ensure all vehicle movements are minimum 2mtr away from the
excavation edge
Speed limit / speed control of the truck should be monitored and
comply the speed limit 20 km/ph.
5 Excavating Personnel falling Failure to follow safe Injury / Permanent 2 2 4
medium Barricade the area.
into the excavation/ procedure and poor disability Conduct toolbox talk & Provide warning signs.
movement of supervision Immediate
unauthorized Ensure supervisors monitor site regularly on excavated locations and
personnel ensure that no unwanted persons is around the area.

6 Excavation Accumulation of Failure to assess the Suffocation / death 2 2 4

medium Ensure proper PPE’S & Provide ventilation
where toxic gases/water in nature of land and Conduct toolbox talk meetings
generation of excavated area. topographical Immediate
toxic gases features Ensure confined space Permit to Work (PTW) system followed at such
locations
Periodical check of toxic gases /water in the excavated areas.
Dewatering system should be installed to make sure that there is no
water storage in excavated area.
Ensure the access egresses are clear.

7 Working at Slips & trips Failure in providing Personnel injury, 2 2 4

medium Proper lighting facilities provision.
night Person fall into proper illumination fracture All night work should be lineup with DDA night work permit. Immediate
excavation Emergency contact details should be provided on prominent locations
of site.

8. ITP

RESPONSIBLE REFERENCE TYPE OF ACCEPTANCE VERIFYING INSP & TEST CODE

No. DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITY
PERSON DOCUMENT INSPECTION CRITERIA RECORDS NAF DEC
ITP for Excavation Works.
1 Drawings & Quality Documentation

Preparation of relevant drawings and Project manager, Approved for construction All documents approved or Method Statement,
Review of documents DS
1.1 method statement, Inspection and QA/QC Eng. drawings/ approved as noted. drawings, HSE plan &
Test Plan, HSE procedure. HSE officer Project Specifications Comments – Incorporate and ITP approval
Proceed with works
9. RISK MATRIX