Method Statement For Underground Utilities Excavation and Backfilling

METHOD STATEMENT FOR EXCAVATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES &
Branch of Sinohydro Corporation Company Ltd. BACKFILLING

Al-Takhasussi Road, Building No.6517, Riyadh12311 DATE 19 Jun-2016 REV 00
Tel. No. +966 1 8030338 Fax +966 1 4622565
http://www.sinohydro.com CONTRACTNO 6600037267 B.I. NO. 25-00034
METHOD STATEMENT National Guard Family Compound
PROJECT TITLE
SH-NGFC37267-87-CI-MST-0002 Thuwal
METHOD STATEMENT FOR EXCAVATION

OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES & BACKFILLING
Contractor Branch of Sinohydro Corporation Company Ltd.

Client Saudi Arabian Oil Company
PMSC Saudi ARAMCO Project Management Team
Project Title National Guard Family Compound

Thuwal
Contract No. 6600037267
Rev DOCUMENT Prepared By Reviewed By Approved By Date Approved
SH-NGFC37267-87-CI- Construction Manager Quality Manager Project Manager

00 MST-0002
METHOD STATEMENT FOR EXCAVATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES & BACKFILLING

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FILE PARAGRAPHN
NO DESCRIPTION PAGE NO
OS.
METHOD STATEMENT FOR EXCAVATION OF
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES & BACKFILLING 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS 2
1 PROJECT UNDERSTANDING 3
2 SCOPE 4
3 PURPOSE 4
4 REFERENCES 4
5 DEFINITIONS 4
RESPONSIBILITIES 4
6
EQUIPMENT 6
7
PROCEDURES
8 6
DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS AND WASTE MATERIALS
9 8
SAFETY
10 9
RISK ASSESSMENT PLAN
11 10
1. PROJECT UNDERSTANDING

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The National Guard Family Compound (NGFC) development is a National Guard

housing project along with supporting infrastructure and utilities with the total Built-
up area 37,608.48 m2. The Project will supply new kindergarten, Elementary &
Secondary schools, Mosque, Clinic, Retail, Police Station and Recreation Center
in addition to other supporting services. The site is located close to Thuwal, in the
western region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is adjacent to the king Abdullah
University of Science and Technology (KAUST) at a Latitude (N) 22º19´15´´ and
Longitude (E) 39º08´22´´.
2. SCOPE :
This work includes the following;
2.1. Excavating and backfilling for underground utilities such as manholes, pole
foundations, concrete pads, trenches for buried mechanical and electrical utilities
etc.
3. PURPOSE :
This method statement defines the methodology for the excavation, backfilling and
compaction works for underground utilities and for any other similar structure as per
site plan mentioned in IFC drawings and contracts.
4. REFERENCES :
4.1. Approved Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings.

4.2. Saudi Aramco Standards
4.3. Project Specifications Division 2, Section 02222
4.4. SAES-A-114
4.5. Contractor Site Safety Plan (CSSP)
5. DEFINITIONS :
5.1. Excavation: Removal of material encountered above base elevations of trenches

and to lines and dimensions indicated in drawings.
5.2. Backfill: Soil material used to fill an excavation area.
5.3. IFC – Issued for Construciton.
5.4. SAES – Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards.
5.5. CQCI – Civil Quality Control Inspector.
5.6. CSSP – Contractor Site Safety Plan
6. RESPONSIBILITIES :

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6.1. Site Surveyor: The Surveyor shall be fully responsible for layout of the excavation
area as per IFC drawings and will monitor excavation level consistently until
achieved final level. He will also be responsible for the protection of bench mark
and temporary bench mark.
6.2. Civil/Site Engineer: The Civil/Site Engineer shall responsible for the execution of
all utilities excavation, backfilling and compaction activities until achieve the
required level as per IFC drawings, and project specification under safe conditions
and following the contractor site safety plan.
6.3. QC Inspector: QC Inspector will make sure of the following items:
i. Work should be carried out as per latest revision of Controlled IFC

drawings.
ii. Correct BM has been referred and correct survey points have been
established.
iii. He will make sure that reference BM has not been disturbed.
iv. He will make sure the depths of excavation are maintained as per
controlled IFC drawings elevation or level.
v. He will make sure the thickness of backfill layer which should not be more
than 20cm for mechanical compaction and 10cm for manual compaction.
vi. He will coordinate with the Saudi Aramco Representative for required
inspection as per approved ITP.
vii. He will be responsible for schedule of approved third party testing agency.
viii. He will keep records of all inspection and testing related to the activity.
6.4. Construction Manager: The Construction Manager shall be responsible for

executing all constriction activities as per relevant project specification, in
accordance with quality, safety and schedule requirements.
6.5. Quality Control Manager: The Quality Control Manager (QCM) shall be
responsible for organizing and allocating inspection work to CQCI.
6.6. Laboratory Technician: Laboratory technician shall be testing independently as a

representative of third party Aramco approved testing laboratory and shall be
responsible for inspection and field testing, materials sampling and related
laboratory works as required by the specifications.
6.7. Safety Inspector: Safety inspector would be responsible for the following:
a) He will make sure all construction activities would be carried out under approved
CCSP.
b) He will make sure all site workers are following proper PPEs.
c) He will make sure all equipment have proper valid certificate before start the
works.

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d) He will make sure and inspect the physical installation of barricades for deep
excavation defined under CSSP.
e) He will make sure the safe access provision for deep excavation and will carry
out inspection.
f) He will make sure that proper benching or slopping is maintained for deep
excavation.
g) He will make sure the provision of flagman to assist the operator and warn people
for any movement of equipment.
h) He will make sure the presence of excavation permit and list involved personnel
at site and excavation permit should have the clearance from electrical.
Mechanical and instrument department and also permits for succeeding work.
i) He will make sure that signals, signs and barricades will not be removed from site
until work finished.
7. EQUIPMENTS:
a) Excavator
b) Shovel
c) Bob cat
d) Dump Trucks
e) Hand shovel
f) Plate compactor
g) One-tonner roller compactors
8. PROCEDURES :
8.1. PREPARATION
1) Before the beginning of excavation, grading and embankment operation in
any area, the area shall be completely cleared. The suitability of material to
be placed in the fill shall be subject to the approval of Saudi Aramco
Representative. The excess material shall be disposed of in the areas
directed by Saudi Aramco representative
2) Grade top perimeter of excavation to prevent surface water from draining into
excavation. Grade shall be maintained so that the surface is well drained at
all times.
3) Remove all unsuitable material from the construction site areas.

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8.2. METHODOLOGY
 Latest revesion of IFC Drawings shall be followed prior to any type of
excavation.
 Excavation Layout shall be performed by site supervisor as per latest
revision of IFC drawings.
 All existing underground utilities shall be marked before start of
excavation/trenching and will be protected accordingly.
 Excavation will be monitored by site supervisor during entire duration of
activity to avoid over cut.
 All excavated material shall be kept away at least 1.00m from edge of trench
during excavation and shall be transported to designated area after
completion.
 As soon as the excavation reches the estimated level of elevation which is
mentioned in IFC drawings, Surface shall be levelled and compaction
properly as per specification.
 All activities would be carried out under approved inspection and Test Plan
(ITP) and checklist to meet project quality plan.
 All sides of deep excavation would be protected against falling.
 Trenching and bedding for piping underground shall be in accordance with
the Project Specification, Division2, Section02225.
 Sand bedding and sand cover of pipes/ conduits shall be in accordance with
the Project Specification, Division2, Section02223.
8.3. STORAGE OF SOIL MATERIALS
1) Stockpile excavated mateiral in area outside construction site and remove

excess material not being reused to the designated SAUDI ARAMCO dump
site.
2) Stockpile borrow soil materials and excavated satisfactory soil materials
without intermixing. Place, grade, and shape stockpiles to drain surface
water. Cover to prevent windblown dust.

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a) Before any use of excavated satisfactory material, samples should be

taken to perform necessary laboratory testing to check the material’s
suitability per the project geotechnical report.
8.4. BACKFILL AND COMPACTION
1) Place and compact fill materials in successive horizontal layers not

exceeding 200mm unless othewise indicated in SAES-A-114.
2) Place and compact bedding course on trench bottoms where indicated.
Bedding and backfill for pipeline and utility trenches shall be in accordance
with appliclocal local and international standards as appropriate.
3) Fill side slopes will be compacted level (horizontal) in steps so that the final
slope line in completely within the compacted soils. The steeped slope should
then be cut back to achive the final slope geometry.
4) In place field density test will be detrmined in accordance with ASTM D1556,
ASTM1557 or ASTM D2922.
8.5. GRADING
1) Grading of the subgrades shall be performed so that it will drain readily. All
necessary precaution will be taken to protect subgrade from damage and will
limit hauling over the finished subgrade.
2) Provide a smooth transition between adjacent existing grades and new
grades.
a) Cut out soft spots, fill low spots, and trim high spots to comply with
required surface tolerances.
9. DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS AND WASTE MATERIALS
A. Do not remove from the site or dispose of surplus excavated material from
site except as directed or approved by the Saudi Aramco Representative.
Dispose of surplus excavated material off- site only at locations approved by
the local municipality.
B. Use surplus excavated material suitable for fill to replace other materials
unacceptable as fill within the work site, or for other purposes in locations
determined by Saudi ARAMCO’s Engineer without additional payment.

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10. SAFETY:
1) The site area shall place and maintain in good condition temporary fences,
guardrails, barricades, lights, shoring, bracing, and other protective measures
required for the safety of personnel and the premises as described in the
Saudi ARAMCO Construction Safety Manual.
a) Required Permits and Procedures
i. All necessary permits must be obtained from Saudi ARAMCO prior to
performing any earthwork.
b) Excavation Safety
i. All excavation and trenching shall be done in accordance with Saudi
ARAMCO safety requirements including, but not limited to, the Saudi
ARAMCO Construction Safety Manual and Safety Management Guide.
ii. Provision of safe entry and exit.
iii. Precautions for Hazardous Atmospheres and Confined Spaces.
iv. Provision and maintenance of edge protection, clearances, barricades,
and fixed lighting.
v. Protection of underground utilities and installations.
vi. Protection against sidewall cave-in. Shoring shall be installed or the
sides shall be sloped or benched when any excavation or trench
reaches a depth of 1.2 m or when soil banks are greater than 1.5 m.
vii. Provision of proper inspection frequency and maintenance of daily
excavation checking list.
To prevent accident during the implementation of the above mentioned activities, all
relevant safety measures shall be strictly implemented by the Civil Works Site
Engineer and checked by safety staff.

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Risk Assessment
Risk Risk Action by

S.
Job steps Hazards/Risks Rating Rating
N
C L R Control and Actions C L R
 Permit must be obtained from Issuer and
the authorities prior to Receiver
commence activities.
 Ensure joint site inspection has
been conducted on the whole
Unauthorized area.
4 4 M 2 3 L
work activity  Area to be cleared for trip
hazards.
 All the hazards must be
addressed before to start the
01 Obtain work activity.
permit
Superviso
 All the workers should be trained r safety
according to their respective officer
Personal Injury
work.
Untrained
4 4 M  Before to start the activity, 2 3 L
workers
supervisor should give safety
instruction to the crew
members.
Mobilization  All the equipment and operator Transport

02 of must be certified and trained. Superviso
equipments  All the equipments must be r
and tools MVA inspected before use.
Personal Injury.  Use flag man for the movement
Property of heavy equipment.
4 3 M 3 3 L
Damage.  Use right tools for the right job.
 All the tools must be color coded
and inspected.
 Maintain a good housekeeping
all the time in the area.
Equipment and 4 4 M  Prior to its operation as a 2 3 L Foreman

tools minimum requirement, operator and work
malfunction can shall inspect his equipment force and
lead to physical following checklist provided by area
injuries the company. safety
 Only competent person shall be officer
allowed to operate or repairing
to the equipment.
 Damage and fabricated tools are
not to be used and shall be taken
away from the site to prevent re-
using by other workers.

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 Inspected tools shall be properly

color coded if it is in good
condition.
 Equipment to be used shall be
inspected and approved by SA
PMT before its mobilization
 No unauthorized entry. Site
 Trainings like induction, toolbox Superviso
Physical or talks should be provided before r
serious Injuries starting the work.
to workers due 3 4 M  Ensure inspection has been 2 3 L
to material conducted on the whole are.
handling.  Use proper manual lifting
technics.
 All workers are to wear reflective Safety

traffic vests. The competent officer
Struck workers
4 4 M person is responsible for 2 3 L
with equipment
Heavy determining need.
Equipment  No unauthorized entry.
03
and vehicle  Restrict outside vehicular traffic Foreman
movement in the job site.
Struck by site
4 4 M  Use flaggers and a specific traffic 3 3 L
vehicles
route if necessary.
 All related drawings will be Civil

studied and must be cleared Superviso
prior to excavation. r
 All the utility services should be
marked before starting the work.
Cave ins from
 Ensure inspection has been
unsupported
conducted on the whole are.
sides of
 All personnel entering to the
excavation
trench or excavation to wear a
Personal Injury,
hard hat.
Fire
Excavation for  Keep material at least 1 meter
Damage to
04 underground 4 4 M away from the edge of 2 3 L
property
utilities excavation.
MVA
 Barricade off any hazardous
Falling of
areas to prevent personnel
equipment,
waling near the edge when work
material from
is in progress.
the edge of the
 The slopes of the excavation
excavation
shall be made in 45 degree.
 Excavated area shall be
barricaded.
 Excavation material shall be put
1 meter away from the edge.
05 Backfilling Physical injury 4 5 H  A competent/certified operator 3 3 L Site
to workers must be appointed. superviso
Fire.  All the area must be barricaded r and

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and signage must be posted. safety

 Unauthorized persons are not person
allowed to enter the area.
 Flag man must be appointed at
the area.
Equipment in  The area of the activity shall be
motion causing restricted from unauthorized
injury to worker personnel by installing barricade
Workers can and by posting signage “ Civil
suffer skin Works on Going”
irritation and  Flagman shall be assigned to
respiratory assist the operator and serve as
illness due to a look out for blind spot area
dust inhalation during the operation.
 Dumping areas shall be cleared
from personnel.
 Follow speed limit regulation.
 Only SAG license driver and SA
approved operators are allowed
to operate equipments.
 Mandatory jumping compactor Site
operator shall wear the superviso
prescribed ear protection ( ear r
plug, ear muff)
 Workers on the area shall wear
ear plugs.
Noise hazard
 Job supervisor shall ensure that
Operator getting
the operator have the
Compaction injury
experience in operating jumping
06 of backfill Collision 4 4 M 3 3 L
compactor.
material between
 Operator shall take rest when
equipment
tired or have alternate operator.
Fire hazard
 When more than one
equipments are being in use,
operators shall maintain safe
distance between them.
 Job supervisor shall monitor
during the activity.
 Use proper manual lifting Labor and
methods. Foreman
Personal injury.
Manual  Use recommended PPEs.
Body strain and
07 material 3 4 M  If the load is too heavy, get 2 3 L
back muscles
handling mechanical or other person help.
pull.
 Do not lift the material which is
beyond your capacity.
Environmenta 3 3 M  Designated vehicle routes must 2 3 L Site
08 l Effect be in place. Engineer
 Water spray should be done in And
Dust emission different intervals on daily bases. Foreman
 Speed limits 20 km/hr shall be
maintained and speed signage
shall be in place.

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 Backfill material screening shall

be not allowed at site. It shall be
made some other area.
 Dust mask shall be provided to
all workers.
 Flagman shall be in place to
control the traffic.
 Wear ear plugs or ear muff Safety
where noise level is 85 dB or Officer
Noise exposure 3 4 M more 2 3 L
 Proper maintenance of the
equipment.
 Confined space entry permit
shall be obtained to enter
excavation equal to or greater Activity
than 1.2 m (4 ft.) deep. Foreman
 Gas should be testing before to And
Lack of oxygen
enter. Engineer
Fire hazards
 Assign a certified Stand by Man
Presence of
Confined with log sheet.
09 toxic gases 4 5 H 3 3 L
space  No personal shall allow entering
Personal injury
the excavation if the oxygen level
due to unsafe
is less than 19.5 %.
access or egress.
 Maintain a good entry and exit
point for the workers in the
confined space.
 Access ladder must be extended
 Job supervisor shall make sure Site In

that regular supply of water is charge
available. and
 Personnel taking maintenance Safety
medication shall consult or Person
Personnel may
informed medical personnel to
Working in suffer heat
10 4 4 M seek precautionary measures 3 3 L
hot weather stress related
when working under severe hot
sickness
weather condition..
 Cold water and drinking cups
shall be available all the time.
 Breaks in between is advice
during hot summer season.

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METHOD STATEMENT FOR EXCAVATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES &

Branch of Sinohydro Corporation Company Ltd. BACKFILLING

METHOD STATEMENT FOR EXCAVATION

Contractor Branch of Sinohydro Corporation Company Ltd.

Project Title National Guard Family Compound

Contract No. 6600037267

Rev DOCUMENT Prepared By Reviewed By Approved By Date Approved

SH-NGFC37267-87-CI- Construction Manager Quality Manager Project Manager

METHOD STATEMENT FOR EXCAVATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES & BACKFILLING

METHOD STATEMENT FOR EXCAVATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES & BACKFILLING

The National Guard Family Compound (NGFC) development is a National Guard

This work includes the following;

4.1. Approved Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings.

5.1. Excavation: Removal of material encountered above base elevations of trenches

METHOD STATEMENT FOR EXCAVATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES & BACKFILLING

6.3. QC Inspector: QC Inspector will make sure of the following items:

i. Work should be carried out as per latest revision of Controlled IFC

6.4. Construction Manager: The Construction Manager shall be responsible for

6.6. Laboratory Technician: Laboratory technician shall be testing independently as a

METHOD STATEMENT FOR EXCAVATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES & BACKFILLING

METHOD STATEMENT FOR EXCAVATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES & BACKFILLING

8.3. STORAGE OF SOIL MATERIALS

1) Stockpile excavated mateiral in area outside construction site and remove

METHOD STATEMENT FOR EXCAVATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES & BACKFILLING

a) Before any use of excavated satisfactory material, samples should be

8.4. BACKFILL AND COMPACTION

1) Place and compact fill materials in successive horizontal layers not

9. DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS AND WASTE MATERIALS

METHOD STATEMENT FOR EXCAVATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES & BACKFILLING

METHOD STATEMENT FOR EXCAVATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES & BACKFILLING

Risk Risk Action by

Mobilization  All the equipment and operator Transport

Equipment and 4 4 M  Prior to its operation as a 2 3 L Foreman

METHOD STATEMENT FOR EXCAVATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES & BACKFILLING

 Inspected tools shall be properly

 All workers are to wear reflective Safety

 All related drawings will be Civil

METHOD STATEMENT FOR EXCAVATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES & BACKFILLING

and signage must be posted. safety

METHOD STATEMENT FOR EXCAVATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES & BACKFILLING

 Backfill material screening shall

 Job supervisor shall make sure Site In

METHOD STATEMENT FOR EXCAVATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES & BACKFILLING

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