Excavation, Earthwork and Filling Method Statement

WORK PROCEDURE

BY:
SUBJECT:
QA/QC ENGINEER
APPROVED BY:
EXCAVATION, EARTHWORK AND FILLING
QEHS MANAGER
ACTION VERIFY
1.    SCOPE

This procedure provides a standardized framework for the

control of excavation, earthwork and filling to ensure
compliance with conditions of contract and contract
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 Project
deemed necessary, and may include: Manager

I. Site plan showing the location of spoil heaps for temporary Project Method
storage and if appropriate permanent storage area. Manager Statement

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.

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

1. Liaise with all public utility companies e.g. water,

electricity, telephone sewerage and surface water
etc. to ensure that all the available information on
the location of utilities and underground services
through and adjacent to the site of the excavation is
obtained.

ii)    Ensure that utilities and underground services

are located on site using markings, which are
clearly visible. Ensure those plant operators and
operatives involved with the activity are fully aware
of the location of the various utilities and
underground services and their respective depths.
Project
iii)    Where deemed necessary, excavate trial holes Manager
Drawing/
to establish the precise location and depth of
services. Project
N.O.C.
Engineer
iv)    Plant operators must be aware of overhead
Markings
cables. Use height control indicators where Project
necessary. Engineer
Trial Holes
.4    Site Survey and Grid of Levels Site Engr./
Survey
Prior to commencement of any excavation work, a level Surveyor
Approval to
survey will be carried out to confirm the information
Tip
included on the contract drawings and to provide an Project
accurate record of existing ground levels for the calculation Manager
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 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
involving the participation of the Consultant’s
representative and the representative of the
owners/occupiers of the adjacent property.

.7    Excavation Work

1. Excavation shall be allowed to progress to the

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

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.