Rotary Bored Piling: / J.M. Piling Co. Limited

J.M. Piling Co.
Limited
CLIENT Mc Aleer & Rushe
CONTRACT TITLE Premier Inn, Kings Cross
CONTRACT NUMBER PPITBC
DIVISION / REGION J.M. Piling Co. Limited
METHOD STATEMENT
Rotary Bored Piling
ISSUE CONTROL
This document remains the property of the Murphy Group. The holder shall be responsible for complying with the
instructions that accompany revisions.
The Design Manager or his / her nominee shall only issue revisions. Amendments shall be identified by the revision
number and a vertical line in the margin.
SIGN
PRINT K. Herbert P. Gilhooley

APPROVED BY CLIENT
PREPARED BY REVEIWED BY APPROVED BY
(IF APPLICABLE)
00 17/06/15 First issue
REV DATE STATUS / DESCRIPTION OF CHANGES
DOCUMENT NO. POH0001/MST/00640
Document Number : POH0001/MST/00640 Page 1 of 33

Rotary Bored Piling
J.M. Piling Co. Limited
CONTROLLED COPY DISTRIBUTION LIST
CONTROLLED JOB TITLE / NAME

COPY NO.
01 Mc Aleer & Rushe
02 Safety Advisor, Menzi Fakazi
03 Site / Project Manager, Steve Wright
04 Piling Foreman, TBC
05 Subcontractor(s), TBC

Rotary Bored Piling
CONTENTS
1.0 Introduction – Scope of Works ................................................................................................ 5

2.0 Reference Documents .............................................................................................................. 5
3.0 Pre-commencement Requirements ......................................................................................... 5
3.1. Geology .................................................................................................................................. 5
3.2. Network Rail........................................................................................................................... 5
3.3. Existing Services .................................................................................................................. 6
3.4. Working Platform .................................................................................................................. 6
3.5. Access .................................................................................................................................... 6
3.6. Setting-Out of Piles ............................................................................................................... 7
4.0 Resources .................................................................................................................................. 7
4.1. Materials ................................................................................................................................. 7
4.2. Plant ........................................................................................................................................ 8
4.3. Labour .................................................................................................................................... 9
5.0 Methodology ............................................................................................................................ 10
5.1. Description of the Works .................................................................................................... 10
5.2. Location Plan ....................................................................................................................... 15
.......................................................................................................................................................... 15
5.3. Pile Schedule ....................................................................................................................... 16
5.4. Reinforcement ..................................................................................................................... 16
5.5. Testing Regime ................................................................................................................... 16
6.0 Quality ...................................................................................................................................... 16
6.1. Safety Management System............................................................................................... 16
6.2. Monitoring and Review ....................................................................................................... 17
6.3. Induction .............................................................................................................................. 17
6.4. Daily Inspections ................................................................................................................. 18
6.5. PPE ....................................................................................................................................... 18
6.6. Records ................................................................................................................................ 18
6.7. Fire Extinguishers / First Aid ............................................................................................. 18
6.8. Risk Assessment ................................................................................................................ 18
6.9. Security ................................................................................................................................ 19
6.10. Welfare Facilities ............................................................................................................. 19
6.11. Emergency Call-out ........................................................................................................ 19
7.0 Environment ............................................................................................................................ 20

Rotary Bored Piling
APPENDICES / ASSOCIATED RISK ASSESSMENTS
A. Document Acceptance Form [to be signed, dated and returned to JMP]
B. Risk Assessments
C. Pile Record and Checklist Sheet
D. Pile Rig Details
E. Lift Plan
F. Working Platform Certificate [FPS/WPC/4]
G. General Sequencing Drawing and Programme (if applicable)
H. Multi Site Environmental Impacts Checklist
I. COSHH Assessments
[Control of Substances Hazardous to Health]
J. Insurances
K. Group Health, Safety and Welfare Policy Statement
L. Group Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Policy Statement
M. ISO 9001:2008
[Quality Management System Certificate]
ISO 14001:2004
[Environmental Management System Certificate]
BS OHSAS 18001:2007
[Occupational Health & Safety Management System Certificate]
N. CHAS Certificate
[Contractors Health and Safety]

Rotary Bored Piling
1.0 Introduction – Scope of Works

The proposed work is the construction of 8nr crane base, 164nr bearing and 340nr Secant
wall piles in accordance with the Contract Specification and Drawings to form the proposed
structure. Piles are 600 and 450mm in diameter and are to be constructed using the
Rotary Bored Piling Technique.
2.0 Reference Documents
1. Site Investigation: Southern Testing V0588 24th June ‘13

2. Drawings: - Basement pile wall layout – Dwg 12337:11 Rev. T2
Foundation Layout – Dwg 12337:12 Rev. T3
Basement Piling Layout – Dwg 12337:10 Rev. T3
3. Specification SPERW
4. JMP Design Calculations
5. Roger Stagg Calculations
6. Institute of Civil Engineers Specification for Piling and Embedded Retaining Wall
(SPERW) – Second Edition
7. Working Platforms for tracked plant: good practice guide to the design,
installation, maintenance and repair of ground-supported working platforms
– BRE 2004
8. LOLER - lifting operations and lifting equipment regulations 1998
9. PUWER – provision and use of work equipment regulations 1998
3.0 Pre-commencement Requirements

3.1. Geology
The Piling Director will have satisfied himself prior to the commencement of the
contract with regards to the geology of the site and any effects it may have on the
Works. The Principal Contractor has provided a Soil Investigation Report, carried
out by Southern Testing Limited.
3.2. Network Rail

The site is adjacent to a Network Rail Running Track so the Precaution given in Network Rail
Standard:
NR/L3/INI/CP0063 apply, specifically:
• A Temporary Works Design submission of Forms F002 & F003 for the working platform will
be made to Network Rail.
• No section of the site will be within a Restricted Zone, i.e. a zone in which the collapse of the
rig would impact on the Network Rail Assets.
• A Temporary Works Design submissions Forms F002 & F003 will be submitted to and
accepted by Network Rail.
• The piling platform is to be inspected weekly and a record made on the WPC.
• The orientation of the rig can be either perpendicular or parallel.
• Piling rigs should operate in their normal mode.
• The piling platform must extend 2.0m beyond any pile position or to a boundary.
• Spoil spin-off to be close to ground and below hoarding height.

Rotary Bored Piling
• A network rail representative will be in attendance at their discretion during piling

works
3.3. Existing Services

The Principal Contractor will carry out any inspections for existing services and
probe for existing sub-structures. These areas are to be removed or clearly marked
prior to any Piling Works.
A 5m exclusion zone will be maintained around the Piling Rig in operation, and piles
recently cast will be covered with a metal grate.
3.4. Working Platform

3.4.1. The Principal Contractor will provide the Piling Crew with a firm and level hard
standing Working Platform as specified, based upon the BRE load cases
provided by JMP for the Rig to be used.
3.4.2. Attention needs to be given to the edges of Working Platforms: determine how
near the edge of the platform plant can be permitted while avoiding instability.
A minimum distance of half the machine width is usually required. Clear
marking of the working area is essential.
3.4.3. Sites where there have been cut and fill operations, or where plant is required
to operate near slopes or batters, will need to be checked for slope stability
with the additional loading of the plant in place. Sloping sites present
particular problems for stability, which should be addressed in the design –
some plant may not be stable at 1 in 10.
3.4.4. This Working Platform will be maintained throughout the duration of the Piling
Works. If obstructions are removed the mat must be properly reinstated in
accordance with the original Piling Mat Design.
3.4.5. The Working Platform, including ramps and accesses, is to be used only by
plant for which it has been designed.
3.4.6. Any areas that do not form part of the Working Platform must be clearly
indicated to the Piling Supervisor.
3.4.7. The working platform certificate must be signed before the
commencement of any works on site.
3.4.8. Any parts of the Piling Mat deemed unacceptable by the Piling Foreman or
Site Manager must be rectified straight away.
3.4.9. The Working Platform level must be provided before any Piling
commences.
3.5. Access
Access routes onto and off site will be as agreed with the Principal Contractor. The
Rotary Bored Piling Rig will be transported to site on a low loader capable of
carrying the Rig. The Rig will track itself off the low loader and will not be lifted off
by means of a crane. If necessary, a wide enough ramp will be constructed to
provide a safe access onto site for the Rig and timber boards/spreader plates placed
to protect any existing surfaced areas and kerbs, c/o the Principal Contractor.

Rotary Bored Piling
3.6. Setting-Out of Piles

The qualified Setting-Out Engineer will set out the Pile positions.
Mc Aleer & Rushe will carry out the setting out in accordance with the latest Pile
layout drawings received.
4.0 Resources
4.1. Materials
• Concrete – UKAS certified
• Reinforcing Steel – CARES certified
• COSHH as per assessments in Appendix I

Rotary Bored Piling
4.2. Plant
The following equipment items are envisaged to be used for Piling operations:
Item Quantity
R312 Rotary Piling Rig + Augers to suit 2

Piling Job Box 2
Excavator C/O Mc Aleer & Rushe 1
Ready mix concrete wagons As required
Hiab delivery wagon As required
All plant and equipment will be certified and maintained to PUWER 98 and where
applicable, LOLER 98.
All lifting equipment will be certified and maintained to LOLER 98.
The following manpower is envisaged to be used for Piling operations:
Manpower Quantity
Foreman/Rig Driver (Certified Rig Operator) 2
Banksman (Certified Banksman / Slinger) 2
General Piling Operative 2/4
Excavator Operator C/O Mc Aleer & Rushe 1

Rotary Bored Piling
4.3. Labour
Title Name Contact Phone Number
Contracts Manager Barry Rice 07831 490 907
Project Manager Steve Wright 07525 731 545
Design Manager Patrick Gilhooley 07739 437 507
Site tbc Tbc

Foreman/Supervisor
Health & Safety Advisor Menzi Fakazi 07587 036 094
Murphy Group Health 020 7692 9612

and Safety Department

Rotary Bored Piling
5.0 Methodology
This method statement explains in depth the rotary bored piling technique.
5.1. Description of the Works
The main risks associated with the Piling operations are:
i. Failure of Piling Rig
ii. Failure of Piling Platform
iii. Spoil removal during Piling operations
iv. Open Bores
v. Personnel falling into freshly concreted bores
vi. Collision and crushing by Piling Equipment
vii. Lifting and placing reinforcement
viii. Working near railway viaduct applicable to this project
To overcome these potential risks, the following safety features will be implemented
to ensure a safe method of working: -
GENERAL Piles will be constructed with a diesel powered track mounted Rotary
Piling Rig.
WORKING Working hours will be as follows:

Monday to Friday 08.00 – 18.00 hrs
- Workmanship will be consistent throughout the duration of the Piling works.

- All JMP crew and subcontractors will be focused on their work throughout the
working day
- It is important that all JMP staff take the breaks that they are entitled to
throughout the day.
- The quality of Piles, including steel cages and test cubes, will be to a
consistent high standard and this standard will not drop at any time i.e. end
of shift / week / last day before holiday period etc.
- All staff will be deemed competent to carry out the task in hand.
ACCESS Access to the Piling area will be as provided by Mc Aleer & Rushe.
Access ramps between working areas to be no greater than 1:10
gradient.

Rotary Bored Piling
LIGHTING Task lighting as fitted to plant will be provided and maintained by JMP.
General/safety lighting for the access and working area will be
provided by Mc Aleer & Rushe if necessary.
RIG
Mobilisation - The Rig will be mobilised on the signed off Pile mat area. The
Pile equipment will be a diesel powered track mounted Rotary Piling Rig.
Before erecting the mast, the tracks of the machine will be extended to full
width to provide full stability. The hydraulic Piling Rig is self-erecting and the
mast, during mobilisation, is lifted from the travelling horizontal position to the
vertical working through a series of rams positioned on the mast and Rig
body.
Protective mats (ply sheets) necessary to minimise the risk of damage to

existing surfaces or third party property will be provided by Mc Aleer & Rushe.
All hoardings, fences, noise and splash barriers, statutory warnings, flagmen
etc as necessary to protect the works, plant, materials, personnel, third party
property and the general public will be provided by Mc Aleer & Rushe. This
shall include protection from exhaust, oil, grease etc.
Equipment and Material Delivery - All construction traffic including the Piling
Rig, delivery vehicles and concrete wagons will access the site works using
the designated Works Access’s only. On arrival to site all equipment and
material deliveries will report to the person in charge prior to off loading. All
deliveries will transit through the site with a Banksman present at all times.
No keys are to be left in unmanned machines.
Equipment and Material Storage - Equipment and materials will be stored

adjacent to the Piling area. At the end of each shift the Rig shall be left in a
safe and secure manner.

Rotary Bored Piling
WORKING PLATFORM
Piling Platforms:
The piling platform designed by Consulting Engineers is based on the BRE Load
cases for the Soilmec piling rig. The platform will be installed by Telford Homes as
per the specification designed. The working platform certificate (WPC) will be signed
off by the relevant parties – designer and McAleer & Rushe. The working platform
certificate shall be issued in conjunction with a Form C. A copy of the completed
‘working platform certificate’ shall be kept on site. The piling platform shall extend 2m
beyond the working area.
Testing of the working platform will include plate bearing tests on each piling
platform. Inspection of the piling matt will be carried out regularly by McAleer &
Rushe any anomalies in the piling matt will be addressed immediately by McAleer &
Rushe. There will be no excavation of the piling platform where the piling rig is
working until the piling rig is finished piling on that platform.
Any unsupported pile shafts – where the pile cut off levels are low – will be correctly
backfilled following the completion of pile construction so there is no hole left open at
the end of each day.
Orientation of the Piling Rig:

The piling rig will track straight onto the piling matt facing directly onto the tracks (See
below). This will be implemented at all times, the banksman will be in full attendance
whilst the piling rig is tracking on site. This will be carried out where the tracks are
within the falling radius of the piling rig. The Soilmec Piling rig will track from pile to
pile as below.
Platforms for tracked plant: good practice guide to the design, installation,
maintenance and repair of ground-supported working platforms – BRE 2004).
The working platform will be REGULARLY INSPECTED, MAINTAINED,

MODIFIED, REPAIRED, and REINSTATED to the as-designed condition after
any excavation or damage, throughout the period when the Piling Rig and
equipment is on the site by Mc Aleer & Rushe
A completed copy of the FPS Working Platform Certificate (FPS/WPC/4)

Appendix F signed by an authorised person from the Principal Contractor
shall be given to each user of the working platform prior to commencement of

Rotary Bored Piling
any works on site and the Working Platform Regular Inspection Log is to be
maintained by the Principal Contractor in accordance FPS/WPC/4 Guidance
on Working Platforms for Tracked Plant 3.1-3.3. This is the responsibility of
Mc Aleer & Rushe.
Temporary Works Design for the working platform should in accordance with
the approved Forms of F002 & F003 submitted to Network Rail.
PILING SEQUENCE
The Piling sequence will be generally as per agreed with Mc Aleer & Rushe.
The piles will be constructed in such a manner that no damage will be caused
to piles previously constructed i.e. cracking, clashing or disturbing.
PARTY WALL
Mc Aleer & Rushe to have in place a procedure for Piling works adjacent to
Party Walls.
PILE BORING
The position of each Pile will be set out by Mc Aleer & Rushe and referenced
with the Pile number prior to drilling. Whilst the mast of the Rig is in a vertical
position the tip of the boring tool will be lowered and manoeuvred to be
directly into the centre of the relevant Pile location pin.
Prior to the commencement of drilling, the mast will be checked for verticality
in both orientations by reference to a spirit level.
Based on the Soil Investigation Report, casing may be used. If used, the
boring tool will pre-drill to permit the temporary casing to be placed as
necessary. The casing will be lifted by the Piling Rig and inserted into the
bore to achieve a seal by the operation of the Rig. The bore will be extended
by the Piling Rigs auger down to the required depth in accordance with the
relevant drawing and Pile schedule.
During boring, the boring tool is extracted and spoil deposited adjacent to the
bore. At regular intervals during boring, spoil arisings built up adjacent to the
bore will be cleared by the attendance excavator. This will be removed at a
later date by Mc Aleer & Rushe to a designated stockpile.
Mc Aleer & Rushe to appoint a 360° excavator for handling waste materials
and Pile arisings.
Once the correct depth has been reached this will be checked by tape and
recorded on the Pile record sheet.
CONCRETING

Rotary Bored Piling
Concrete of specified mix 35N DC-4 S3 shall be used to construct the Piles.
The concrete will be delivered in ready mix trucks using the designated
access routes and will be routed through the site to the Pile head position with
a Banksman in attendance at all times.
Prior to concreting, a JMP employee will inspect the concrete ticket, ensuring
the concrete is of the correct specification.
The concrete will then be visually inspected to confirm its satisfactory

condition prior to each discharge into the bore. This stage of the operation
will be directly controlled by the JMP Banksman using signals to the concrete
wagon driver.
Concrete will be placed by direct discharge into the Pile.
REINFORCEMENT
The reinforcement will be delivered in straight lengths of reinforcement bar
and helical links and placed in a designated area as agreed with Mc Aleer &
Rushe site management team. All reinforcement will be kept off the ground.
This steel fixing station will have ‘tressels’ where the reinforcement will be
placed as the cages are fixed by the competent steel fixers. The steel fixers
will be working under the supervision of JMP and will have the relevant
training cards, and will be briefed on this JMP document with sign-off of same.
The Banksman will ensure that the reinforcement is placed on the ‘stands’ or
‘tressels’ in a safe manner so the steel fixer can commence cage fabrication.
The steel fixer will fix the cages as per the design schedule. The Piling
foreman will inspect the cages after fabrication.
If cages are larger than usual a pre-fabricated option may be preferred. In

which case the attendant excavator will be required to remove the pre fab
cages from the delivery lorry and place in a designated lay down area.
The cages will be lifted via the attendant excavator and lifting apparatus to a
storage area agreed with Mc Aleer & Rushe with a slinger / banksman
present. All lifting equipment including chains, slings etc will be fully certified.
The lifting procedure will be in accordance with the Lifting Plan.
Piles with tension reinforcement will be placed using the main winch of the
Piling Rig. The Pile cages will be placed on the Piling mat (laid out). The
‘hanging wire’ will be fixed to the cage and the shackle attached to the safety
bar. The cage will be lifted into the cased Pile. The safety bar will sit or rest on
the casing, ensuring there is no personnel coming into contact with the
placement of the cage. Should the bar require repositioning there are two

Rotary Bored Piling
safety handles on either end of the safety bar away from the hanging wire and
cage. The safety cage will be fully certified and tested.
The Piling Rig or attendant excavator will lift the cage from the horizontal to the
vertical, slew around and lower the cage into the Pile bore (refer to image
below)
Shackle, connected to
two legged chains
Safety handles
Safety Bar, to hang cage from
Debonding foam will be placed on the reinforcement cage projection bars if

requested and allowed for. JMP cannot be held responsible for debonding
foam that slides off the projection bars during the concreting operation.
Debonding foam is placed to ease the breaking down of concrete; concrete
will still need to be broken down by hand for at least the final 300mm above
cut off level without debonding foam (The use of mechanical crunchers may
snap off reinforcement projection bars and fracture the Pile shaft). Mushroom
caps will be provided and fitted to the top of all reinforcement projection bars.
When Piling operations have been completed the process shall be repeated
at the next Pile position. No Piles will be left open hole, and an exclusion
zone must be maintained around recently cast Piles for safety reasons.
Once the Piles have been trimmed to cut-off level, integrity testing may be
undertaken.
Throughout the Pile construction process, the appropriate construction and
inspection records and activities will be maintained in accordance with the
Safety Management System, Works Procedures and the Specification
5.2. Location Plan

Rotary Bored Piling
Insert site location plan
5.3. Pile Schedule

Schedule specific to this project.
5.4. Reinforcement
As detailed in JMP Pile design calculations.
5.5. Testing Regime

One set of 4no. Concrete cubes will be made per day for each Piling Rig by JMP.
The Principal Contractor will supply an 110V outlet for the concrete curing tank;
failure to do so may result in low cube strength results.
Holliday Concrete Testing Ltd will perform the testing of concrete cubes and hold
UKAS testing accreditation.
Pile Integrity Testing - All Piles will be integrity tested after completion. No
Pile integrity testing shall take place under 5 days from the time of cast, and
may only be performed after the Pile has been satisfactorily trimmed for
testing purposes. The trimming is required to remove surface latency from
the Pile and should result in minimum damage to the piles.
Mc Aleer & Rushe is to arrange the integrity testing through JM Piling

(Geraldine Coleman 02076929565), giving at least 48 hours notice.
Programme
The work will proceed generally in accordance with Mc Aleer & Rushe Programme.
6.0 Quality
6.1. Safety Management System

Rotary Bored Piling
The works shall be carried out compliant with the Safety Management System
(SMS). The SMS is a documented set of policies, and procedures which when
implemented satisfactorily will enhance safety performance thus leading to higher
efficiency and fewer accidents. The Safety Management System describes how the
Group Safety Structure works and is therefore a key to the success of the business.
The Safety Management System (SMS) is certified to the Occupational Health and
Safety Management System Specification OHSAS 18001:2007, which has been
developed to be compatible with ISO 9001:2008 Quality, and ISO 14001:2004
Environmental management system standards, in order to facilitate the integration of
Safety, Quality and Environmental management systems.
Parts of the Murphy Group Safety System also include Environmental and/or Quality
Management System requirements, and are therefore already ‘integrated’.
The Murphy Group is fully committed to supporting Industry and Client led Health,
Safety and Welfare programmes wherever they are established. The Group Safety
Management System will wherever possible, reflect those Health, Safety and
Welfare programmes.
The Board of Directors give their full support to the Safety Management System
(SMS) as it regards the Health and Safety of all people employed by the Group and
anybody else who may be affected by our activities, as being of paramount
importance. The SMS is defined in full in:
MOH0002-MAN-00001 Group Safety Manual
6.2. Monitoring and Review

The responsibility for co-ordinating and implementing this Method Statement is that
of the Piling Project Manager, with the supporting supervisory personnel at the
activities monitoring the ongoing Piling processes and reflecting any changes
required throughout the contract duration. The Piling foreman and operatives will be
briefed by the Piling Project Manager prior to commencement of works.
Any non-conforming items identified during the contract period shall be addressed
as appropriate by non-conformance reports. Where corrective actions are
necessary, the Piling Project Manager shall be notified to ensure timely completion
of the contract stages to the agreed schedule.
Health and Safety
6.3. Induction
All labour will attend a Site Induction prior to work on the project. JMP will also hold
internal inductions prior to work commencing. When particular methods of working

Rotary Bored Piling
or additional hazards are identified for particular locations additional inductions or

Toolbox Talks will be held prior to work commencing.
6.4. Daily Inspections

The nominated Site Supervisor shall complete checklists and working documents,
which shall be checked by the Piling Project Manager for their completeness and
accuracy. These are: -
• Daily Rig Inspections
• Daily Plant and Machinery Inspections
• Daily Lifting Equipment Inspections
6.5. PPE
Correct types of Murphy branded PPE for all Murphy site employees shall be
provided and worn as required, they include:
• Hard hats, mandatory
• Hi-visibility vests, mandatory
• Safety Footwear, mandatory
• Safety Glasses, mandatory
• Gloves, mandatory/appropriate to the task
• Hearing protection
• Any other PPE deemed applicable to the works
When changing auger teeth, inserting auger, pins into auger head & saw cutting
heavy duty glasses will be worn. The operatives will have all of this PPE provided for
them by JM Piling and each operative will be responsible for their own particular
PPE.
Additional items of PPE may be required for specific operations. Those items will be
identified and a briefing given as required. All PPE will to be fit for purpose.
Correct issue and use of PPE for steel fixers is the responsibility of the sub-
contracted company but will be monitored by JMP.
6.6. Records
A copy of this Method Statement will be retained on site for inspection and will be
briefed to all site personnel, by the Piling Project Manager or Site Foreman.
A record of all briefings will be kept on site in the Safety File.
6.7. Fire Extinguishers / First Aid

Fire extinguishers will be located in the Piling Rig and first aid kits located in the Site
Cabin.
6.8. Risk Assessment

Rotary Bored Piling
A specific risk assessment for the Piling works is detailed in Appendix B.

6.9. Security
Security arrangements will be drawn up in conjunction with Mc Aleer & Rushe.
6.10. Welfare Facilities

Welfare facilities at the work will be provided by Mc Aleer & Rushe.
6.11. Emergency Call-out

Communication and emergency plans will be drawn up in line with Mc Aleer &
Rushe.
In the event of an emergency, the Site Manager will be informed immediately,

followed by the Murphy Group Health & Safety Department on 020 7692 9612.
• First aiders – First aider by Mc Aleer & Rushe
• Emergency Contact for Environment Agency (0800) 80 70 60
• Mc Aleer & Rushe Site Environmental Manager – to be advised
• Mc Aleer & Rushe Mobile telephone list - to be advised
• If talking to the Emergency Services the site is at:
64 to 66 York Way,
Islington
London
N1 9AG
• Nearest Hospital with Casualty Department – to be advised.

Rotary Bored Piling
7.0 Environment
• Skips, water bowser and licensed carriers will be provided by Mc Aleer & Rushe.
• Piling operations should take place only within specified working hours
• General waste shall be deposited into designated skips
• Hazardous waste, such as oil contaminated materials, used spill kits etc. shall be
disposed of by a licensed carrier
• All vehicles shall not be run unnecessarily
Engines shall be turned off when not in use
• Fuel / oil spills shall be prevented

Drip trays and emergency spill kits shall be used to catch and clean the spills /
leaks
• Concrete trucks will be washed out into a plastic lined concrete washout area which
will be replaced as required or emptied when 75% full by Mc Aleer & Rushe.
The location of these concrete washout areas will be advised at a later date
• Wheel washing of vehicles will be carried out by Mc Aleer & Rushe.
• The Divisional Environmental Plan and Group Environmental Procedure –

Incidents and Non-conformances are in place to deal with any environmental
incidents and non-conformances.

Rotary Bored Piling
APPENDICES

Rotary Bored Piling
a. Risk Assessments

Rotary Bored Piling
Piling Design - Risk Assessment
Location 62 York Way, Camden, London RA for POH0001/MST/00640

Contract No. TBC Revision 00
Activity affecting Employee X Third party X Vehicle X Plant X Property X CONTROL =
( X appropriate box ) LIKELIHOOD X SEVERITY
TASK / Hazard POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES PRE- CONTROL MEASURES POST-

ACTIVITY CONTROL RESPONSIBILITY CONTROL
DESIGN / ENGINEERING
Change in Depth of made The piles will not obtain the designed Exploratory investigation undertaken, any change in the strata to
ground ground, sand & capacity. that of the site investigation recorded and reported to the Design
conditions gravel, clay, London 25 Manager immediately. JMP / Main 5
Clay extends further Contractor
across the site then Works to stop until the change in design has been resolved.
proven in the site
investigation.
Design Differential Differential settlement of pile causing the Design the piles to be end bearing into the same strata and a
Approach settlement due to the piles all act differentially when loaded minimum depth penetration into the end bearing strata.
piles bearing into 25 JMP 5
varying or different
bands of strata.
Design Pile Design not an Piles not sufficiently designed to support the As part of the design use an accurate design line to represent
Approach accurate required loads. the Site Investigation testing results.
representation of the 25 JMP 5
site investigation
results.
Piling The piles installed Piles not falling within the ground beam / The main contractor’s consultants to identify piles that could
Tolerances raking or out of pile cap causing a redesign. potential be out of position but still within tolerance, particularly
position but still 6 piles with low cut-off levels. Main 4
within the SPREW With contiguous or secant wall piles the Contractor
piling tolerances. piles can ‘rake’ into or out of the basement Piling Tolerances are in accordance with the ICE specification for
comprising the retaining wall thickness or piling and embedded retaining walls, second edition (B1.8
reducing the size of the basement. Installation tolerances – Table B1.4 Standard installation
tolerances).
Guide wall’s installed by the main contractor to the correct

diameter & c/c’s for secant walls or contiguous wall piles.
The main contractor’s consultants to make allowance for secant

or contiguous wall tolerances for piles raking into the basement
when designing the basement retaining wall.
Concrete Piles being cast high Piles overcast above cut-off levels resulting The main contractor to notify the ground worker of the standard Main
Casting Levels above the cut-off in excessive concrete pile to be broken tolerances for casting of concrete piles as per the ICE
levels. down. 9 specification for piling and embedded retaining walls, second Contractor 4
edition (B3 Bored cast-in-place).
Reinforcement Piles reinforcement Inadequate reinforcement projection (less Ensure the reinforcement is installed at the correct levels,
Projection projection & fixing than 40 x D, bar diameter). providing the minimum anchorage.
the cage 9 JMP / Main 2
reinforcement into The reinforcement bar diameter larger than The main contractor’s consultants to identify piles that could Contractor
the beam or slab. 16mm diameter, resulting in the ground potential be affected by large reinforcement bars projecting into
worker unable to ‘bend’ or ‘fix’ the the slab or ground beam.
reinforcement into the beam or slab.
CONSTRUCTION
Piling Matt Inadequate design, The piling rig to overturn or collapse. Ensure the piling platform is designed to the correct BRE Load
construction or Cases and the Load Cases are exact loadings of the piling rig.
maintenance of the 25 JMP / Main 5
piling platform. Ensure the installation or construction of the piling platform is in Contractor
accordance with the piling platform specification.
The inspection and maintenance is carried out for the piling

platform when necessary. All inspections to be recorded.
Existing Piles Piling adjacent or The piles may clash with the existing piles. The existing piles shall be surveyed and plotted against the new Main
close to existing piles to check for piles clashing.
piles. 6 Contractor 4
Installation tolerances should be set to ensure piles do not clash.
Compiled By: Patrick Gilhooley Date: Reviewed By: Kieran Herbert Date:
18/06/15
Signature (s): 18/06/2015
Signature (s):
Note: All employees are to be informed of control measures prior to work commencing.
Severity of Hazard
Catastrophic
Moderate
Trivial
Minor
Major
1 2 3 4 5
Likelihood of Occurrence
Extremely Remote – unlikely to occur 1 1 2 2 4 5
Remote – small chance that it will occur 2 2 4 6 8 10
Possible – chance that it may occur 3 3 6 9 12 15
Reasonable Probable – probably will occur 4 4 8 12 16 20
Almost Certain – likely to occur immediately or 5 5 10 15 20 25
soon
ACTION TIMESCALE RISK RATING

Review risk and existing controls 12 – 14 mths 1–8
LOW
Requires attention ASAP to reduce rating and 3 – 6 mths 9 – 15
regular ongoing monitoring MEDIUM
Requires immediate attention to bring the risk 3 mths 16 – 20
down to an acceptable level HIGH
Stop activity immediately Immediately 21 – 25
UNACCPETABLE
Piling Risk Assessment
Location 62 York Way, Camden, London RA for POH0001/MST/00640

Contract No. TBC Revision 00
Activity affecting Employee X Third party X Vehicle X Plant X Property X CONTROL =
( X appropriate box ) LIKELIHOOD X SEVERITY
TASK / Hazard POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES PRE- CONTROL MEASURES POST-

ACTIVITY CONTROL RESPONSIBILITY CONTROL
ACCESS & GROUND
General Piling / -Unstable Platform -Toppling of plant causing injury or death to -Proper installation and maintenance of the piling mat C/O Main
setting up / -Poor Work Area persons in the working area. Contractor, installed as per the piling platform design.
Boring -Ramps -Damage to nearby structures/buildings. -Piling platform to be designed to the BRE load cases supplied,
-Falling due to trip hazards from uneven mat by a competent person.
causing injuries. 25 . WPC4 to be signed off prior to work commencing. 5
-Damage to Nearby trees -Mat to be visually inspected before work daily. Inspection to be
Main Contractor
recorded.
/ JMP
-Avoid unnecessary tracking alongside existing structures and
trees
-all persons to hold relevant CPCS cards (tracked over 15 tonne
piling machine)
-Refer to method statement for all MANDATORY PPE on JM
Piling sites.
General Piling / -Buried services -Auger or piling rig coming into contact with -Live services survey to be carried out before piling commences/
setting up / -overhead services buried or overhead cables relating in serious C/O Main Contractor.
Boring injury or Death 15 -All live services to be clearly marked and diverted if necessary
-Piercing a Gas pipe releasing harmful C/O Main Contractor.
gases resulting in air pollution and inhaling -Barriers or Bunting to be in place to reduce the possibility of the 5
Gas piling rig from getting to close to overhead lines. Safe distances Main Contractor
can be obtained by the power owners.
-If a Gas main is pierced, site personnel are to follow Main
Contractors emergency evacuation procedures.
-Refer to method statement for all MANDATORY PPE on JM
Piling sites.
UNLOADING & DELIVERIES
Offloading -Plant movements -Being struck / crushed by moving plant -All person not involved in lifting/ unloading duties to be clear of
HIAB Lorries -Lifting possibly causing fatalities. lifting area
and arranging -Storage -Danger of slung equipment become -Qualified and competent Slinger only to attached and detach
storage areas -Manual Handling uncontrolled and injuring personnel 15 loads 5
-Lifting without Mechanical Help possibly - lifting equipment to be certified and visual inspection carried out
causing serious injury prior to use
JMP
-All plant movements on site to be supervised by Slinger signaler
-Any load that is deemed too heavy to lift shall be lifted using
attendant excavator/HIAB.
-Lifting to be carried out in conjunction with the Lift Plan
-If lift cannot be carried out in conjunction with the Lift Plan the
AP is to be contacted.
Bringing -Plant movements - General public and site personnel being -All deliveries/concrete to be bought onto and out of site to be
deliveries / struck / crushed by moving plant possibly accompanied by Slinger Signaler at all times
Concrete causing fatalities. -Deliveries to enter site in accordance with the traffic
Wagons into -Vehicles being struck by moving plant management plan.
and out of site -Main Contractor to have in place traffic management plan and
gate persons if necessary.
10 5
JMP / Main
Contractor
SITE WELFARE
Site Cabins -Cabin condition -Inhaling harmful gasses causing sickness -Facilities provided must be clean and appropriate for use
-Live power to the -Being electrocuted by live electricity -Cabins must be in well-kept conditions and be inspected
Cabin possibly causing injury or death regularly
-Accessories in -Sustaining Cuts/Lacerations due to sharp -All electrical appliances must be PAT tested before use.
Cabin edges. 10 -All services to cabins must be properly installed and inspected 5
Main Contractor
-Weils disease C/O Main Contractor to ensure no accidents occur.
/JMP
-All site welfare to be locked over night to ensure nothing gets
tampered with when site is unoccupied
-Main Contractor to provide site welfare.
-Ensure hands are washed before eating and keep all cuts
covered up to reduce the chance contracting weils disease.
ENVIRONMENT
Refueling / -Gas/Oil/Fuel -potential run-off of harmful chemicals used -Ensure the use of drip trays under all plant and materials that
Greasing / in refueling and maintenance of the piling rig could develop a drip/leaks of harmful materials e.g. Fuel bowser,
Storage of and equipment affecting the surrounding Agitator, Pump etc.
harmful ground -make sure field bowsers are visually inspected DAILY to identify
materials -chemicals running into watercourses any leaks or damage that could cause a leak.
resulting in water course pollution. 16 -Ensure all materials are kept as far away from standing water/ 4
JMP
-Leaking fuel bowsers/ COSHH stores flood water/ rivers as possible to reduce risk of contamination.
resulting in harmful pollution -Spill Kits must be in near vicinity to equipment that has the
potential to cause a hazardous spill.
-COSHH assessments must be consulted and the crew briefed
before the task is undertaken
COSHH assessments will outline the PPE required for the task.
General / Pile -Noise -Noise of machinery can cause serious -Hearing protection must be worn when in the specified vicinity of
Boring -Working hours damage to hearing the rigs (specified by noise assessments) JMP / Main
-noise in a sensitive community can cause 9 -Working hours to be agreed with site Management Contractor 2
disruption among local neighbors.
RIGGING UP / DE-RIGGING
Erecting the -Machinery -Failure of the piling rig or its components -The Piling Rig must be erected as stated in the manufacturers
Piling Rig resulting in serious injuries or death manual by competent persons
-getting trapped in moving parts causing -An experienced and CPCS qualified piling rig operative will be
serious injury the only person permitted to operate the Piling rig.
-12 monthly Thorough inspection certificates must be checked to
20 ensure the test is in date. 5
JMP
-The Rig pre-start checklist and daily/weekly checklist must be
filled out and up to date
-Any previous defects in the rig to be amended before
commencement of work.
-CPCS banksman must be present at all times
Working at -Falling from height -when erecting the rig, the piling operative -Safety harnesses must be used when working at height and
height could fall from height and cause serious attached to a sturdy place.
injury and endanger others around them -A restraint lanyard must be used to restrict the piling operative
16 coming to close to the edge of the rig JMP 8
-Harnesses must be thoroughly inspected and checked prior to
use
-Harnesses must be of correct fit
Working from -Working from height -Risk of falling from height causing Death or -MEWP must be tested every 6 months
MEWP -Falling objects serious injury -Before use, test certificates and checks shall be carried out
-Toppling of Plant -Dropping objects onto people below MEWP recorded daily inspection/prior to use inspection
-Failure of MEWP causing serious injury -All handrails shall be locked into place.-
-MEWP toppling causing serious 25 -If any damage to MEWP do not use and contact supplier 5
injury/Death and damage to plant and -MEWP only to be used on firm level ground (piling mat area)
nearby structures -Harness to be used with fall restrain lanyard.
-Failure of MEWP causing toppling of plant, -Harness to be used at all times and attached to the dedicated
potentially crushing or trapping personnel harness point.
-If MEWP fails when a person is stuck at height emergency
services should be called for rescue
-Competent person only to operate MEWP
- In case of MEWP failing whist carrying personnel. Somebody
must be deemed competed to lower MEWP from the controls at
ground level. If unable to do so 999 must be called to ask for fire
and rescue.
Replacing -splinters of metal -Tungsten may fracture when struck and -all changes to auger teeth/pins to be carried out using the
Teeth and coming off Augers seriously injure personnel. following equipment; High impact eye protection, copper
inserting Pins and teeth hammers,
JMP
into Auger 16 -all PPE must be worn correctly 4
Heads
BORING OF PILES
Operation of -Improper operation -Improper operation of the piling Rig could -Ensure all personnel operating the piling rig are CPCS qualified
Rig of Piling Rig cause serious damage to equipment and and deemed competent
-moving rig serious injury or death to personnel -Banksman to be clearly visible to Rig operative at all times
unsupervised -Failure of the Piling Rig causing Damage to 25 -Piling rig to be Operated in conjunction with the operator manual JMP 5
property or serious injury/Death -Banksman to be the only person to signal the movement of the
-Crushing or making contact with people Rig
working around Rig
Open Bores -Deep excavations -Falling down an open or recently concreted -All recently bored and concreted piles are to be covered with
-Open bores pile could cause serious injury or death. grates
-Machinery toppling over after driving over 25 -Personnel not involved with piling should be segregated from 5
JMP
an open bore the piling mat area.
- Machine drivers shall back fill the open bore with hardcore to
make them safe at the end of every day
General -Uncontrolled -Injury to the public -The site will have hoarding extending the full length of the
Piling/Boring personnel -Serious damage to nearby affected area or, other methods of segregating plant from the
-Working near equipment/structures 12 public 6
pathways -Other tradesmen - Main Contractor to have splash guards in place if there is a Main Contractor
-Public highways significant risk of falling debris to nearby buildings/pathways.
-Safe systems of work to be identified in the method statement if
working next to busy roads.
CONCRETING AND REINFORCING PILES
Lifting -Lifting of cages -Piling operatives and/or uncontrolled -Operatives must refer to the lift plan before any lifts take place
reinforcement -Proximity of nearby personnel under slung loads -If the lift cannot be carried out in accordance with the lift plan
cage buildings -failure of lifting gear causing serious injury the AP must be contacted
-uncontrolled or death -Piling rig only to lift reinforcement cages
personnel -Failure of piling rig Causing serious injury -All other lifts to be carried out by attendant excavator and HIAB Main Contractor 5
-Slinging of the load or death 20 -See Method Statement for lifting tension reinforcement. / JMP
-Improper use of lifting gear causing loads
to fall
-Damage to nearby equipment and
structures
Pouring and -Concrete burns -If concrete comes into contact with skin it -Consult method statement and COSHH assessments for
pumping -Failure of can cause serious injuries working with concrete to get correct PPE.
concrete Pump/Hoses -If a concrete pipe were to burst it would -Concrete pump shall be checked for the inspection records and
cause serious damage to property, and test certificates
could cause serious injury to personnel -Concrete hoses and fittings should be visually inspected daily to
16 check for any slices or damage to the outside JMP 8
-Concrete hoses to be double bagged.
- The concrete pump shall be segregated from any persons not
dealing with the concreting works
-Vehicles shall not drive over concrete hoses
GENERAL
Welding / -Welding equipment -Welding equipment is extremely hot and -CITB and coded welder only
cutting -Hot works can cause serious burns -Correct PPE must be Worn (Fireproof overalls/welding mask)
-Abrasive wheels -Areas of rig being worked on can also along with mandatory PPE requirements outlined in method
become very hot and cause serious Burns statement.
-Due to the nature of the work a Fire could 20 -When carrying out cutting or welding works are must be 5
be caused resulting in serious injury or segregated and screened off.
death -Correct fire extinguisher to be kept in the near vicinity at all JMP
-Mounting of abrasive wheels by untrained times
persons causing wheel to detach -gas and oxygen to be stored separately
-Wheel guards being damaged or removed -Trained operatives only to use Abrasive wheels
causing serious injury -Ensure equipment is properly maintained and fit for purpose
-Ensure correct type of blades are being used for the job
-Ensure people around you are aware of areas being worked on
Refueling / -Hazardous -Spillages can cause Serious burns / -Refer and comply with COSHH assessments provided in
Cleaning / Materials sickness / Headaches / breathing problems method statement, assessment to be briefed to all by foreman.
Lubricating / -Spillages(refer to environmental) 12 -Wear correct PPE as identified in the COSHH assessment JMP 6
-Fire -Fire can cause serious injuries or death to -Ensure correct fire extinguishers are supplied and in good
General -General personnel and damage working condition. If unsure of correct type for task, ask site
Housekeeping equipment/structures inside and outside of management.
site 20 -Ensure fire extinguishers are in date and fit for purpose. 8
JMP
-Slips trips and fall can occur if work areas -Ensure all work areas are tidied throughout the day and at the
are left untidy. end of every day
-Areas left untidy can also encourage fire -Ensure all rubbish is placed in correct bins at the end of every
day
General -Security of -Unauthorized use of Piling equipment -Tools must be stored away properly when not in use and while
equipment and plant -tools left unattended could be picked up on lunch/tea breaks
and used by unauthorized personnel -Ensure tools are not left anywhere where public can pick them
8 up JMP 4
-Use cable mats where cables cross paths
-Piling rig to be left Locked when not in use
-No keys to be left in the Piling rig at anytime
Steel fixing -Untidy work area -An untidy area can cause slips trips and -The work area should be cleared of obstructions and trip
-Manual Handling falls resulting in serious injury hazards
-Sharp edges -Lifting heavy loads can cause injuries -Collect excessive tying wire
-Cuts and lacerations can be obtained from 16 -Steel fixing tressels should be laid on firm level ground. JMP 5
shard or protruding steel -Stack reinforcement in agreed lay down areas.
-Use barriers to segregate from other works
-Use mechanical aids to lift steel bundles and heavy cages
Setting out -Plant movement -plant movement in the vicinity could -Ensure yourself and your EDM are in clear view and out of the
-Untidy work areas seriously injure or cause a fatality route of moving plant.
-Spray markers -Slips trips and falls could occur if area is -Make plant operators aware that you are working in the area 5
-Hammering in pins untidy 20 -Keep work area tidy at all times JMP
-Fumes released from spray paint could -Refer to COSHH for working with spray paint
cause headaches and sickness -Ensure Lump hammer is in good condition and that the head is
secured.
Compiled By: Patrick Gilhooley Date Reviewed by: Kieran Herbert Date:
18/06/15 18/06/2015
Signature
Signature(s)
NOTE:
Should any new scenarios arise that are not covered in this risk assessment, site management should be contacted
immediately and the task not be carried out until a specific risk assessment has been completed, issued and understood.
Refer to Method Statement for mandatory PPE requirements on ALL J.M.Piling jobs.
Severity of Hazard and Consequences
no first aid or treatment
Major – the hazard can

Trivial – injury requires
result in serious illness

Minor – injury requires
death and illness on a

Moderate – requires
capable of causing
doctors or hospital
first aid treatment
imminent danger
or severe injury
Catastrophic –
attendance
wide scale
1 2 3 4 5
Likelihood of Occurrence
Extremely Remote – unlikely to occur 1 1 2 2 4 5
Remote – small chance that it will occur in time 2 2 4 6 8 10
Possible – chance that it may occur 3 3 6 9 12 15
Reasonable Probable – probably will occur in 4 4 8 12 16 20
time
Almost Certain – likely to occur immediately or 5 5 10 15 20 25
soon
b. Pile Record and Checklist Sheet

Rotary Bored Piling
DATE PILING LOG SHEET No. of
J.M. Piling Co. Limited Daily Report No.
Main Contractor: Job Name Total Piles This Sheet
Location/Block Reference: Machine Total Piles To Date
Schedule Rev: Foreman Concrete Mix: N/ DC‐
Pile Bored Concreted Depth of Standing Time

Pile No. Diameter Depth Depth Reinforcement Casing Concrete Ticket Number (time & Reason) REMARKS
Concrete cubes taken from pile
number:
Total M Total Conc. Change in specified strata:
Digger in assist
Yes: No: SIGNED FOR BY J.M. PILING Co. LTD:
If 'no' give reason:
SIGNED FOR BY PRINCIPLE CONTRACTOR:
POH0001/FOR/00005/Rev03
c. Pile Rig Details

Rotary Bored Piling
SOILMEC distributes machinery and structures all over
the world, supported by SOILMEC subsidiary companies
R-312/200
and representative offices as:
SOILMEC LTD - U.K.

SOILMEC MISR S.A.E. Co. - Egypt
SOILMEC (H.K.) Limited - Hong Kong HYDRAULIC ROTARY RIG
SOILMEC JAPAN CO LTD - Japan
SOILMEC MALAYSIA - Malaysia
SOILMEC S.P.A. - Beijing Repr. Office - P.R. China
SOILMEC FAR EAST PTE.LTD - Singapore
SOILMEC EMIRATES - U.A.E.
SOILMEC GULF - U.A.E.
CERTIFIED QUALITY SYSTEM

In 1990 Soilmec was awarded the certification of its own
Quality System to ISO 9001/UNI 29001 series standards.
SOILMEC S.p.A.
Ground Engineering Equipment
5819, via Dismano
47023 Cesena (FC) - Italy
tel. +39-0547-319111
fax +39-0547-318548
http:// www.soilmec.it
e-mail: soilmec@soilmec.it
Ground Engineering Equipment Ground Engineering Equipment

R-312/200
SOILMEC LTD - U.K.


SOILMEC S.p.A.
5819, via Dismano
tel. +39-0547-319111
fax +39-0547-318548

R-312/200
HYDRAULIC ROTARY RIG
A new model After the success of the R-312 HD Soilmec introduces the new model R-312/200 performing:
- bored piles with dry drilling or bentonite mud
- continuous flight auger piles (CFA)
The main features of the R-312/200 are the following:

- new powerful rotary
- high speed drilling
- easy transport: it can be transported with rotary and kelly bar installed
- compliance with the machine laws for safety standards
- total reduction of rig up time, about 20 minutes from arrival to the job site
- easy to use and handle
- low operating costs
- wide range of accessories (depthmeter, inclinometer, air conditioning, free fall winch)
Large diameter bored pile
Max pile diameter mm 1500

Max pile depth m 48 (with 5x11 kelly bar)
m 38,5 (with 4x11 kelly bar)
Max nominal torque kNm 130
Max drilling speed rpm 42
Spin off speed rpm 153
Main winch nominal line pull kN 133
Auxiliary winch nominal line pull kN 56
Engine type CUMMINS QSB5.9-C
Power BHP 205 @ 2200 rpm
Crowd system kN 124 / 102
Crowd cylinder stroke mm 3500
Operating weight tons 35
Transport weight (c/w kelly bar) tons 34
The nominal values are referred to 100% total efficiency.
Continuous Flight Auger (CFA)

Max pile depth m 13+6
Max nominal extraction force kN 380
Transport weight tons 31
Friction kelly bar – Ø 355 mm Mechanical locking kelly bar – Ø 355 mm

elements length depth weight H elements length depth weight H
no m m tonn m no m m tonn m
4x 6,0 19,0 2,4 5,0 4x 7,5 25,0 2,9 5,0

4x 7,5 25,0 2,9 5,0 4x 9,0 34,0 3,3 5,0
4x 9,0 32,0 3,3 5,0 4x 11,0 38,0 3,9 4,6
4x 11,0 39,0 3,9 4,6
5x 9,0 40,0 4,3 5,0
5x 11,0 48,0 5,1 4,6
Standard dimension of tool connection is 130x130 mm
H= kelly stub height from ground level
R-312/200 6 R-312/200 R-312/200
HYDRAULIC ROTARY RIG LARGE DIAMETER BORED PILE CONTINUOUS FLIGHT AUGER
Working Condition Working Condition

A new model After the success of the R-312 HD Soilmec introduces the new model R-312/200 performing: 1 - Undercarriage with expandable tracks
- bored piles with dry drilling or bentonite mud from 2.5 to 3.7 m by means of hydraulic
830
- continuous flight auger piles (CFA) cylinders
The main features of the R-312/200 are the following: 2 - Turret c/w CUMMINS 6BTA55.9-C200
6000
- new powerful rotary diesel engine and sound proofed canopy,
- high speed drilling mounted on a 360° slew ring
6000
- easy transport: it can be transported with rotary and kelly bar installed 5
3 - Winch assembly
- total reduction of rig up time, about 20 minutes from arrival to the job site 4 - Parallelogram system allowing
- easy to use and handle working radius adjustment always
- low operating costs maintaining the mast in vertical position.
- wide range of accessories (depthmeter, inclinometer, air conditioning, free fall winch) C/w electronic device for automatic stop ø 750
5 - Self-erecting mast composed by an
21742
intermediate element 11.9 m long and
8646
a top element 3.5 m long. The max torque 750
10490
can be applied all over the mast length
24900
17784
1932
Max pile depth m 48 (with 5x11 kelly bar) 6 - Sheave cathead 7
16228
16600
MAX DEPTH: 13000 (19000)
MAX DEPTH: 12500+6000

Max nominal torque kNm 7 - Crowd system by means of 3.5 m
13500
130
13000
Max drilling speed rpm 42 hydraulic cylinder
890
Spin off speed rpm 153 8 - Rotary head with 3 drilling speeds and
10500
5250
Main winch nominal line pull kN 133 one high spin off speed. The max torque
3500 PULL DOWN STROKE

is obtained for each drilling speed
Engine type CUMMINS QSB5.9
3198
Power BHP 200 @ 2200 rpm 9 - Telescopic kelly bar with guide to
Crowd system kN 123.7 / 101.8 mast available with friction or mechanical
4500
2550
Operating weight tons 35 locking type
2553
2256
344
The nominal values are referred to 100% total efficiency. 395 750
8
1267
940
885
795
520
4510 3710
500
450
EXTENDED TRACK WIDTH 3700 mm 3500 3500
3500 3500 (MIN. 3000) 3621 SHOE WIDTH 600 mm
Max pile diameter mm 750 (3000+3500)
(3000÷3500) 3950
MIN. 2750 MAX. 3950
3666
Max pile depth m 13-6

Max nominal extraction force kN 380 9 4 3 2 1 Low overhead version Standard version CFA standard version CFA 360° version
Transport weight tons 31 718
Transport Condition Transport Condition

707 600
1870
1509
12090 12119 WEIGHT: 1000 kg
elements length depth weight height elements length depth weight height
no m m tonn m no m m tonn m 1474
4x 6,0 19,0 2,4 5,0 4x 7,5 25,0 2,9 5,0
3277
3426
4x 7,5 25,0 2,9 5,0 4x 9,0 34,0 3,3 5,0
2540
2540
2500
1652
1652
1652
1649
4x 9,0 32,0 3,3 5,0 4x 11,0 38,0 3,9 4,6
1279
952
795
852
885
952
4x 11,0 39,0 3,9 4,6 5x 10,5 46,5 8,5 8,3 1199 1397
WEIGHT: 33000 kg
5x 9,0 40,0 4,3 5,0 5x 11,5 51,5 9,0 8,3 1199
1360 3254
1986
5x 11,0 48,0 5,1 4,6 5x 13,5 62,0 10,3 6,76 3269 4510 4311
3269 4510 4340
5x 15,5 72,0 11,5 4,77

5x 16,5 76,5 12,2 3,86 Inside cabin view
Standard dimension of tool connection is 130x130 mm / H= kelly stub height from ground level
R-312/200 6 R-312/200 R-312/200

830
6000
6000
3 - Winch assembly
21742
8646
10490
24900
17784
1932
16228
16600
MAX DEPTH: 13000 (19000)
MAX DEPTH: 12500+6000

13500
130
13000
890
10500
5250

3198
4500
2550
2553
2256
344
8
1267
940
885
795
520
4510 3710
500
450
3500 3500 (MIN. 3000) 3621 SHOE WIDTH 600 mm
(3000÷3500) 3950
MIN. 2750 MAX. 3950
3666


707 600
1870
1509
12090 12119 WEIGHT: 1000 kg
4x 6,0 19,0 2,4 5,0 4x 7,5 25,0 2,9 5,0
3277
3426
4x 7,5 25,0 2,9 5,0 4x 9,0 34,0 3,3 5,0
2540
2540
2500
1652
1652
1652
1649
4x 9,0 32,0 3,3 5,0 4x 11,0 38,0 3,9 4,6
1279
952
795
852
885
952
4x 11,0 39,0 3,9 4,6 5x 10,5 46,5 8,5 8,3 1199 1397
WEIGHT: 33000 kg
5x 9,0 40,0 4,3 5,0 5x 11,5 51,5 9,0 8,3 1199
1360 3254
1986
5x 11,0 48,0 5,1 4,6 5x 13,5 62,0 10,3 6,76 3269 4510 4311
3269 4510 4340
5x 15,5 72,0 11,5 4,77

R-312/200 6 R-312/200 R-312/200

830
6000
6000
3 - Winch assembly
21742
8646
10490
24900
17784
1932
16228
16600
MAX DEPTH: 13000 (19000)
MAX DEPTH: 12500+6000

13500
130
13000
890
10500
5250

3198
4500
2550
2553
2256
344
8
1267
940
885
795
520
4510 3710
500
450
3500 3500 (MIN. 3000) 3621 SHOE WIDTH 600 mm
(3000÷3500) 3950
MIN. 2750 MAX. 3950
3666


707 600
1870
1509
12090 12119 WEIGHT: 1000 kg
4x 6,0 19,0 2,4 5,0 4x 7,5 25,0 2,9 5,0
3277
3426
4x 7,5 25,0 2,9 5,0 4x 9,0 34,0 3,3 5,0
2540
2540
2500
1652
1652
1652
1649
4x 9,0 32,0 3,3 5,0 4x 11,0 38,0 3,9 4,6
1279
952
795
852
885
952
4x 11,0 39,0 3,9 4,6 5x 10,5 46,5 8,5 8,3 1199 1397
WEIGHT: 33000 kg
5x 9,0 40,0 4,3 5,0 5x 11,5 51,5 9,0 8,3 1199
1360 3254
1986
5x 11,0 48,0 5,1 4,6 5x 13,5 62,0 10,3 6,76 3269 4510 4311
3269 4510 4340
5x 15,5 72,0 11,5 4,77

R-312/200
SOILMEC LTD - U.K.


SOILMEC S.p.A.
5819, via Dismano
tel. +39-0547-319111
fax +39-0547-318548

R-312/200
SOILMEC LTD - U.K.


SOILMEC S.p.A.
5819, via Dismano
tel. +39-0547-319111
fax +39-0547-318548

d. Lift Plan

Rotary Bored Piling
e. Working Platform Certificate [FPS/WPC/4]

Rotary Bored Piling
Working Platform Certificate (FPS/WPC/4)
Project Name
Work area covered by this

certificate
(A sketch or marked up pile layout drawing may be attached to this certificate. Include haul roads and gridlines.)
Part 1 – WORKING PLATFORM DESIGN
Equipment to be used on
Soilmec SF50 CFA Piling Rig
site.
BRE Load Case 1:
qlk = 167kPa, L1 = 2.24m,
W1 = 0.7 m
Maximum plant loading
BRE Load Case 2:
q2k = 277kPa, L2 = 1.27m,
W2 = 0.7 m.
(Note: BR470 ’Working Platforms for Tracked Plant: Good practice guide to the design, installation, maintenance and repair
of ground-supported platforms’ is available from IHS BRE Press – Tel 01344 328 038)
Designer Name Tel No.
Designer Organisation
Is Testing Specified? Yes / No If ‘Yes’ Give Details:
Part 2 – VERIFICATION BY PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR

The working platform detailed above has been designed, installed to the design and, if specified, tested to
safely support the equipment detailed in Part 1 above. The limits of the platform have been clearly identified
on site as necessary.
The working platform will be REGULARLY INSPECTED, MAINTAINED, MODIFIED, REPAIRED, and
REINSTATED to the as-designed condition after any excavation or damage, throughout the period
when the equipment is on the site. A completed copy of this certificate signed by an authorised
person from the Principal Contractor shall be given to each user of the working platform prior to
commencement of any works on site.
Name & Position Date
Organisation Signature
The HSE has worked closely with the FPS to develop this initiative and supports the principle of reducing
accidents by the certification of properly designed, prepared and maintained working platforms
WPC/4 - October 2011

Working Platform Regular Inspection Log

The working platform has been inspected. All necessary maintenance, modification, repair or re-instatement of the working platform is to the as-
designed installed condition. If necessary, a revised Working Platform Layout Drawing has been issued to the specialist contractor.
Date Organisation Name & Position Signature Comments

(include key details of alteration,
modification, maintenance, repair, date of
next inspection, and whether or not revised
drawing issued etc. as appropriate)

Guidance on working platforms for tracked plant

1. Design
1.1. The HSWA 1974 and CDM Regulations 2007 require the Principal Contractor to appoint competent Designers in respect of
Working Platform design. This legislation explains how competence can be assessed by reference to professional qualifications or
professional memberships and by reference to practical experience of the design of working platforms. Principal Contractors must
be satisfied that a competent Designer has been appointed by them in accordance with the relevant legislation before they
complete and sign the WPC.
1.2. The stability of tracked plant is fundamentally dependent upon the provision of a suitable and sufficient working platform. It must be
properly designed and installed to a recognised standard. Whilst the same type of rig may be operated by different companies, the
design bearing pressures may differ due to the specific operating configuration of the rig and/or any modifications. Details of the
plant to be used and bearing pressures will be provided by the specialist contractor in advance of work commencing.
1.3. Working platform design is extremely sensitive to the bearing pressure and type of fill used in the platform. (For example, changing
the angle of friction of the fill from 35 degrees to 45 degrees can halve the platform thickness.) It is therefore advised that the
Designer may have to adopt conservative/cautious estimates of platform shear strength unless higher values can be demonstrated
by testing or with reference to appropriate published data.
1.4. The working platform must be free draining to prevent the build up of water and slurry. In the case of fine-grained sub-grades, a
separation/filter membrane should be installed beneath the platform material to inhibit ‘pumping’ and infiltration of the fine-grained
soils up into the platform material during wet weather (which can impair platform performance and increase maintenance costs).
1.5. Proof testing of the platform can be carried out with a suitably sized circular plate subjected to the maximum design loading. Such
testing, as part of an appropriately designed testing regime, should highlight any gross inconsistencies in platform performance.
Potentially, significant savings in platform thickness and cost may be realised by adopting a more detailed testing strategy.
1.6. The working platform must have a specified design life which starts before delivery of the piling equipment and ends on completion
of all piling works. This includes load testing, integrity testing, investigation of non conformances and any remedial works.
1.7. The specialist contractor is to advise the Principal Contractor at the earliest practicable opportunity should the specialist contractor
become aware of any circumstances relating to the working platform that renders it unsafe.
2. Installation
2.1. The FPS Working Platform Certificate is mandatory for all sites where a rig or attendant plant operates. It must be signed by an
authorised representative of the Principal Contractor. This signature confirms that the legal duties required under CDM have been
carried out.
2.2. If the working platform is to be constructed or removed in phases while piling works are ongoing, then the extent of the platform
must be clearly defined on the certificate and, in accordance with good practice, physically on site. This is particularly important
where the platform material is removed from an area previously made available to the specialist contractor.
2.3. The working platform provides access for all plant deliveries, sub-contractors and personnel associated with the specialist
operations. Properly designed and installed the working platform could also provide suitable and safe access for following trades for
the whole project.
2.4. Poor definition of the edge of the working platform is a major cause of tracked plant instability. It is good practice that the working
platform should extend at least 2m beyond the pile position/edge of the building to ensure sufficient safe working area for the
specialists personnel and attendant plant. Where having to work within this 2m zone is unavoidable the Designer is to be informed
of the requirement to design the platform for working up to its edge.
2.5. Where access ramps are used to move between working levels these must be of sufficient gradient and width to allow the plant to
move safely with the stability constraints of the machine. Ramps must be in a straight line between working areas.Rigs and cranes
cannot change direction on ramps. Where a change in direction is required, this must be on a flat level platform.
3. Maintenance, modification, repair and reinstatement
3.1. The working platform must be kept free draining. Water and slurry which is allowed to build up on the working platform can hide
such hazards as recently constructed piles, trip hazards, uneven or unstable ground, services and excavations. Slurry can be
transferred to work equipment which increases the risk of slips on steps as well as difficult handling of work tools.
3.2. Obstructions encountered during installation of the piling works will generally require excavation to remove them. This can create a
‘soft spot’ which can result in the rig overturning. It is essential, therefore, that any excavations made in the working platform are
reinstated to the designed standard, including any reinforcement and separation filter/membrane.
3.3. The working platform shall be subject to regular inspection by a competent individual appointed by the Principal Contractor (e.g. the
Temporary Works Co-ordinator) throughout its design life and after any reinstatement or any works which might have modified it.
Any damaged or inadequate areas identified must be reinstated to the designed standard. Following the regular inspection, the
Working Platform Regular Inspection Log shall be signed by an authorised representative of the Principal Contractor and issued to
the specialist contractor with a layout drawing of the working platform amended as appropriate.
4. Working Platform Layout
4.1 Items that must be included and properly located on the working platform layout drawing and be notified by the Principal Contractor
to the specialist contractor would include: detail of platform edges and 2m delineation, trial pits, services or voids, areas of
backfilling, known underground basements; areas that are covered by the certificate or permit, test locations (if specified by the
Designer of the platform) and any other feature that may affect the safety of operations.

f. Multi Site Environmental Impacts Checklist

Rotary Bored Piling

Rotary Bored Piling: / J.M. Piling Co. Limited

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Rotary Bored Piling: / J.M. Piling Co. Limited

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

J.M. Piling Co.

CLIENT Mc Aleer & Rushe

CONTRACT TITLE Premier Inn, Kings Cross

CONTRACT NUMBER PPITBC

DIVISION / REGION J.M. Piling Co. Limited

Rotary Bored Piling

PRINT K. Herbert P. Gilhooley

00 17/06/15 First issue

REV DATE STATUS / DESCRIPTION OF CHANGES

DOCUMENT NO. POH0001/MST/00640

Document Number : POH0001/MST/00640 Page 1 of 33

CONTROLLED COPY DISTRIBUTION LIST

CONTROLLED JOB TITLE / NAME

02 Safety Advisor, Menzi Fakazi

03 Site / Project Manager, Steve Wright

04 Piling Foreman, TBC

Document Number : POH0001/MST/00640 Page 2 of 33

1.0 Introduction – Scope of Works ................................................................................................ 5

Document Number : POH0001/MST/00640 Page 3 of 33

APPENDICES / ASSOCIATED RISK ASSESSMENTS

A. Document Acceptance Form [to be signed, dated and returned to JMP]

C. Pile Record and Checklist Sheet

D. Pile Rig Details

F. Working Platform Certificate [FPS/WPC/4]

G. General Sequencing Drawing and Programme (if applicable)

H. Multi Site Environmental Impacts Checklist

K. Group Health, Safety and Welfare Policy Statement

L. Group Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Policy Statement

Document Number : POH0001/MST/00640 Page 4 of 33

1.0 Introduction – Scope of Works

2.0 Reference Documents

1. Site Investigation: Southern Testing V0588 24th June ‘13

3.0 Pre-commencement Requirements

3.2. Network Rail

Document Number : POH0001/MST/00640 Page 5 of 33

• A network rail representative will be in attendance at their discretion during piling

3.3. Existing Services

3.4. Working Platform

Document Number : POH0001/MST/00640 Page 6 of 33

3.6. Setting-Out of Piles

Document Number : POH0001/MST/00640 Page 7 of 33

R312 Rotary Piling Rig + Augers to suit 2

All lifting equipment will be certified and maintained to LOLER 98.

The following manpower is envisaged to be used for Piling operations:

Foreman/Rig Driver (Certified Rig Operator) 2

Banksman (Certified Banksman / Slinger) 2

General Piling Operative 2/4

Excavator Operator C/O Mc Aleer & Rushe 1

Document Number : POH0001/MST/00640 Page 8 of 33

Title Name Contact Phone Number

Contracts Manager Barry Rice 07831 490 907

Project Manager Steve Wright 07525 731 545

Design Manager Patrick Gilhooley 07739 437 507

Site tbc Tbc

Health & Safety Advisor Menzi Fakazi 07587 036 094

Murphy Group Health 020 7692 9612

Document Number : POH0001/MST/00640 Page 9 of 33

5.1. Description of the Works

The main risks associated with the Piling operations are:

i. Failure of Piling Rig

ii. Failure of Piling Platform

iii. Spoil removal during Piling operations

iv. Open Bores