NEOM ‐10 SPINE INFRASTRUCTURE
Work Order No. 003

Work Order Title RD 12

Contract No. 1100001342

Contract Title Masco Preparation Framework

Document Title WO 03‐Method Statement for Double Handling of Excavation 
Materials‐RD12

Revision No. 01

Date 26 September 2021

Reason for Issue Approval

Revision History Revision Date Revision Description

01  26 September 2021 WO 03‐ Method Statement 
for Double Handling of 
Excavation Materials‐RD12

02

03

Originator internal Review and Approval
Originator Name Position Signature

Prepared by Tamer I  QC Manager

Abouzied

Reviewed by Hassan Najar Project 

Manager
 
Approved by Gregg Magee Project Director

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 Document history

Revision code Description of changes Purpose of issue Date

01 First Issue Issued for Approval 26.09.2021

Document approval

Prepared by Reviewed by Approved by

Name Tamer I Abouzied Shahid Ahmed Hassan El-Naggar
Job Title QA/QC Manager HSE Manager Project Manager
Signature

26/09/2021 26/09/2021 26/09/2021

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PROJECT TITLE: CONSTRUCTION OF ROAD 12 (RD‐12)

CONTRACT NUMBER: 1100001342-003

PREPARED BY:

  

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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
  
  
  
1. SCOPE OF WORK  

2. MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT   

3.  MATERIALS   

4. WORK PROCEDURE  

4.1 General 

4.2 Work Execution 

        5. RESPONSIBILITIES.  

        6. HEALTH AND SAFETY. 

        7. QUALITY ASSURANCE. 

        8. RISK ASSESSMENT. 

         

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Excavation(Cut and Topsoil)

Satisfactory  Unsatisfactory 
materials  materials 

Disposal Disposal
Processing

Haulage
Double 
Handling 

Crushing Screening

Backfilling 
/Embankment

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1. SCOPE OF WORK  
 
1.1. To ensure that all excavation and cutting are executed safely and in accordance
with the contract requirements and that all quality assurance / control activities
are conducted in a systematic manner, works are inspected and conformance is
verified and documented.

1.2. To ensure that disposal and haulage of materials and related activities are
executed safely and in accordance with the contract requirements and that all
quality assurance / control activities are conducted in a systematic manner,
works are inspected and conformance is verified and documented.

2. MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT  
  
 The major equipment used for construction of Box Culvert, but are not limited to the
following: -

- Excavators (Bucket and hydraulic rock breaking hammer).

- Bulldozers.
- Graders.
- Wheel Loaders.
- Dump Trucks
- Vibrating Rollers.
- Water Tankers.
- Mesh Screens.

3. MATERIALS   

 The major materials used for Excavation, but are not limited to the following: -

- Warning Tapes
- Temporary Sign Boards
- Temporary Road Signs
- Safety Barriers
- Traffic Cones
- Grade Stakes

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4. WORK PROCEDURE  

4.1. General      

4.1.1. Codes and Standards: perform work in accordance with:

1. The requirements of the Authorities.
2. BS 6349, BS 812 and ASTM D 1557.
3. Recommendations of Construction Industry Research and Information
Association (CIRIA) Special Publication No.83 (SP 83).

4.1.2. Excavation: Removal of material encountered above subgrade elevations and to

lines and dimensions indicated.
1. Authorized Additional Excavation: Excavation below subgrade elevations or
beyond indicated lines and dimensions as directed by the Engineer. Authorized
additional excavation and replacement material will not be paid.
2. Bulk Excavation: Excavation more than 3 m in width and more than 9 m in
length.
3. Unauthorized Excavation: Excavation below subgrade elevations or beyond
indicated lines and dimensions without direction by the Engineer. Unauthorized
excavation, as well as remedial work directed by the Engineer, shall be without
additional compensation.

4.2. Work Execution   

4.2.1.  Geotechnical Testing Agency Qualifications: Qualified according to ASTM E 329

to conduct soil materials testing, as documented according to and ASTM D 3740
and ASTM E 548 for testing indicated. As in option a, before start of excavation,
a soil classification will be done by the approved third-party laboratory to define
the Satisfaction of soil and determine the depth of soil replacement if required
(if the type of soil is A-1a, A-1b or A-2-4, then no soil replacement is required)
otherwise soil improvement will be conducted as per laboratory
recommendations.

4.2.2. Setting out- A survey team will take levels and set out the excavation area by
use of pegs to mark points on the ground.

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4.2.3.  Upon acceptance of the setting out by the Engineer, excavations will be started
after the acceptance of the Engineer.

4.2.4.  During the progress of excavation, material taken from the cut and topsoil areas
shall be sectioned as following: -
4.2.4.1. Unsatisfactory Soils: -
- Soils outside the Limit of Work (Classification Groups GC, SC, CL, ML, OL, CH, MH,
OH, and PT according to ASTM D 2487 or Groups A-2-6, A-2-7, A-4, A-5, A-
6, and A-7 according to AASHTO M 145, or a combination of these groups) in
the opinion of the Engineer, are potentially unsatisfactory and liable to slide
or encroach into the Limit of Work.
- Dispose and collecting of Unsatisfactory Soils outside of the Excavation section. A
disposal plan shall be submitted to the Engineer.
- Haulage of Unsatisfactory Soils outside of the project. A Haulage plan, including
written permission from the owner(s) of the property used for material
Haulage and distance shall be submitted to the Engineer.
4.2.4.2. Satisfactory Soils: -
- Soils cut from the excavations and shall be used as Embankments, subgrade,
shoulders, slopes, bedding and backfill (Classification Groups GW, GP, GM,
SW, SP, and SM according to ASTM D 2487 or Groups A-1, A-2-4, A-2-5, and
A-3 according to AASHTO M 145, or a combination of these groups; free of
rock or gravel larger than 75 mm in any dimension, debris, waste, vegetation,
and other deleterious matter. Plasticity Index: <20%).
- Dispose of satisfactory Soils outside of the Excavation section to: -
* Processing area: If material suitable (According to Specs) to be used direct, material
shall be disposed and collected in stockpiles and mixed with water to be
Double handling as Embankment, subgrade, shoulders, slopes, bedding and
backfill.
* Processing area: If material contain rock or gravel larger than 75 mm in any
dimension, material shall be disposed to be screened with Mesh “70 X 70 mm”
and collected the passing material into stockpiles, mixed with water to be
Double handling as Embankment, subgrade, shoulders, slopes, bedding and

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backfill. Retained material shall be crushed by mobile Crusher till material

contain rock or gravel less than 75 mm in any dimension, which shall be
collected into stockpiles, mixed with water to be Double handling as
Embankment, subgrade, shoulders, slopes, bedding and backfill 
 
5. RESPONSIBILITIES.  
  
5.1. The  Project Manager has overall  authority and responsibility for all aspects  of the 
Project.  
5.2. The  Construction  Manager  will  coordinate  with  Site  Engineer  and  ensure  that  the 
necessary resources to implement the approved method statement.  
5.3. The  Project  QA/QC  Manager  directs  activities  of  the  Project  Quality  Organization, 
reporting directly to the General Manager.  
 
5.4. The  Site  Engineer  will  ensure  that  the  site  preparation  activities  are  conducted 
according to the approved method statement.  
  
5.5. QC Inspector‐Managing Quality Control functions for the Project including planning 
of Quality Control inspections and preparation of reports.  
  
5.6. The Material Engineer will ensure that the materials being used are in accordance to 
the project specifications.  
  
5.7. The Site Supervisor will organize the work in a safe manner to ensure that safety and 
protective equipment are being properly utilized.  He must also assure the project 
specification and the method statement procedure is followed.  

6. HEALTH AND SAFETY  
  
6.1.     Prior to the commencement of any activities, the workforce will receive an induction 
talk on the project Safety Manager. This induction talk will include both activity safety 
issues, as well as general safety requirements.  
  
6.2.    Where possible hazards may arise from placing of select fill material activities, the 
necessary safety measures will be taken to prevent accident or injury at all times. 
This may include barriers, warning tape/ net, signage, flagman, and proper lighting.  
  
6.3.      Safety  Officer  will  enforce  that  Personal  Protective  Equipment  be  worn  by  site 
personnel at all times during construction activities.  

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6.4.       Heat Stress Training will be provided.  
  
6.5.       Provisions of adequate cool drinking water, shade, and salt water tablets will be in 
place.  
  
6.6.       Equipment will be provided back‐up alarms, lights, and all other applicable safety 
devices.  
 
6.7. Permit Requirement  
  
6.7.1.  Prior  commencing  the  construction  activities,  information  about  all  existing 
underground  services  such  as  gas,  water,  telephone  lines,  sewage  lines, 
electrical cables, etc. shall be obtained from concerned agencies.  
  
6.7.2. Work permit will be as per the Engineer Program procedure. 

7. QUALITY ASSURANCE  
  
  7.1. All checking, inspecting and testing shall comply with applicable standards specified and 
as indicated in specification and drawings.  
  
7.2.  The  quality  control  procedures  shall  satisfy  all  technical  requirements  providing  the 
same degree of quality test and other quality control procedure specified.  
 
7.3. All records and reports shall be arranged and maintained to ensure traceability between 
material and test reports.  
 
7.4. All testing equipment shall comply with applied standards and shall be available on the 
project site in complete calibrated condition. 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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8. RISK ASSESSMENT 

RISK ASSESSMENT MATRIX 

CONSEQUENCE
RISK MATRIX 5 4 3 2 1
Catastrophic High Medium Low Insignificant
LIKELIHOOD

5 H H S M M
ALMOST CERTAIN
25 20 15 10 5
4 H H M M L
LIKELY
20 16 12 8 4
3 S
POSSIBLE M M M L
15
12 9 6 3
2
UNLIKELY M M M L L
10 8 6 4 2
1
M L L L L
RARE
5 4 3 2 1

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RISK MATRIX CATEGORY DEFINITIONS (COLOR CODE) 
HIGH/UNACCEPTABLE

JOB/TASK IS UNSAFE – STOP WORK IMMEDIATELY/ DONOT START WORK

 Stop work immediately, secure area and report hazard to the superior for
rectification and control.

 Any existing Method Statement must be reviewed and authorized before the work
commences.

 If NO Method Statement exists, secure and provide MS in conjunction with JSEA for
SA approval before work commence.

 Approval must be obtained from SA HSE before commencing the works.

SIGNIFICANT

JOB/TASK HAVE SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS- WORK SHOULD NOT BE STARTED UNTIL:

 Hazard Controls are implemented.

 Where work involves tasks in progress, urgent action is to be taken.

 Approval must be obtained from SA HSE before commencing the works.

MODERATE

JOB/TASK HAS SOME MINOR HAZARDS:

 Risk reduction measures are to be implemented within a defined period.

 JSEA and Method Statement to be updated.

 Control any identified hazards.

 Record and report new hazards and control actions are already taken prior
commences work.

LOW / ACCEPTABLE

JOB/TASK IS SAFE – GO AHEAD

 Continue working using JSEA and Method of Statement.

 Control any identified hazards.

 Record and report new hazards and control actions are already taken prior
commences work.

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CONSEQUENCE OF HAZARD

1- Minor injury or spill

2- Medical treatment, small contained spill

3- LTI, large contained spill

4- Permanent disability, small uncontained spill

5- Fatality, large uncontained release

LIKELIHOOD OF HAZARD OCCURING

1- Not expected to occur

2- Unlikely to occur or may have occurred once in a lifetime

3- May occur sometime or happen once per year

4- Known to occur of happens once a month

5- Certain to occur or happens daily to weekly

CONTROL IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE

ELIMINATE – hazard / step

SUBSTITUTE – for safer method

ENGINEER - modify to make safe

ISOLATE – hazard from people

ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURES – signs, documentation

PPE – personal protective equipment

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Raw Risk without Raw Risk after

S.No Job steps Hazards/Risks control control
C L R Control and Actions C L R
 Proper housekeeping
Slip, trip and fall
 Worker should wear proper PPE
01 Surveying Dust inhalation 4 5 20 2 2 4
Heat stress  Frequently rest and hydrates

 Permit must be obtained from the

authorities prior to commence activities.
 Ensure inspection has been conducted
Physical or serious Injuries to workers 4 5 20 on the whole are. 2 2 4
 Area to be cleaned up for trip hazard and
access.

02 Obtain work permit from  All the utility services should be marked
MASCO before starting the work.
 Ensure inspection has been conducted
Damage to property on the whole are.
4 4 16 2 2 4
 The manhole should protect by steel
plates if any equipment has to work on
that otherwise barricade should be
around the manholes.

 Safety induction training should be

provided to all personals prior to starting
the work.
Training for the concerned Physical or serious Injuries to workers
03 4 5 20  Daily toolbox talks should be conducted 2 2 4
personal
by site foremen/supervisor before
starting the work as per the scope of
work.
 Review general terrain and identified
surface conditions. Look for uneven
terrain.
underground utilities and Slips trips and falls walking in general area of intended  All the utility services should be marked
04 4 3 12 2 1 2
obstructions inspection excavation before starting the work.
 Ensure inspection has been conducted
on the whole are.

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 No unauthorized entry.
 Trainings like induction, toolbox talks
should be provided before starting the
work.
Physical or serious Injuries to workers 3 5 15  All the utility services should be marked 1 3 3
before starting the work.
 Ensure inspection has been conducted
on the whole are.

 All workers are to wear reflective traffic

vests. The competent person is
Struck workers with equipment 4 4 16 2 2 4
responsible for determining need.
Mobilizing of equipment’s
 No unauthorized entry.
Bulldozes , excavator, Roller
05  Restrict outside vehicular traffic in the job
compacter and Wheel
loader, site.
Struck by site vehicles 4 3 12  Use flaggers and a specific traffic route if 2 1 2
necessary.

 3rd party certificate should be provided.

Equipment/machinery not
06 Damage to plant or property 4 4 16  A daily equipment check list should 2 2 4
inspected and certified
complete before starting the work.
Incompetent operator and  A competent/certified operator must be
07 Physical injury to workers 4 5 20 1 3 3
flagman appointed.
 Ensure that during all the time of
equipment movement flagmen should be
Equipment hit the people due to lack of watch and a proper in place.
08 Equipment movement 4 5 20  All workers are to wear reflective traffic 2 2 4
precautions vests.
 Safety warning signage must be in place.

 The slopes of the excavation shall be

made in 45 degrees.
 Excavated area shall be barricaded.
 Excavation material shall be put 1 meter
09 Excavation Cave ins from unsupported sides of excavation 5 4 20 away from the edge. 3 3 9
 All personnel entering to the trench or
excavation to wear a hard hat.
 Keep material at least 1 meter away from
the edge of excavation.

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 Barricade off any hazardous areas to

prevent personnel waling near the edge
when work is in progress
 Access ladder for every 7.5 meters
 Tool box talk for the job (manual
handling) before to start the operation.
 Only competent personnel for the job.
10 Manual Handling Back Injury, hand injury 4 3 12 2 1 2
 Use mechanical puller if it is required.
 Proper PPE (e.g. hand gloves, hard hat
safety boots)

11  Ensure competent person on

Serious or fatal injuries for workers,  Ensure workers on site must wear high
Transport of material Damage of properties visibility vest and proper PPE for manual
4 5 20 handling for rebar’s and others. 3 2 6

 Designated vehicle routes must be in

place.
 Water spray should be done in different
intervals on daily bases.
 Speed limits 20 km/hr shall be
maintained and speed signage shall be in
place.
Dust emission 3 5 15 1 2 2
 Backfill material screening shall be not
12 Backfilling Operation 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 where noise
Noise Exposure 3 4 12 level is 85 dB or more 1 2 2
 Proper maintenance of the equipment

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COMMUNICATION FORM

I, THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THIS JOB SAFETY ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS HAS BEEN DISCUSSED WITH ME AND THAT I UNDERSTAND
THE CONTENTS AND THE RISKS INVOLVED IN THE TASK TO BE PERFORMED. I HAVE ALSO BEEN INSTRUCTED ON THE SAFE METHODS TO PERFORM THIS TASK.

NAME DESIGNATION EMP. NO. SIGNATURE

1
2
3
4
5
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10

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