Questions for Safety Engineer

What is Right of Way - ROW

Right of way is the distance from Plot Limit to Plot limit
comprising of Carriageway, utilities corridors and road
furnishings.
What are different type of Right of Way –ROW.
(Check ROW New / Old Cross section folder in PM folder
common files)
There are 22 types of RTA cross section starting from 12.2m to
162.0m for Developed areas of Dubai (Where utility services are
already existing) and 16 types of RTA cross section starting from
12.2m to 200.0m for newly developing areas.
There is also RTA approved special cross section for developer
areas based on requirement of developers and approved by all
utility authorities.
What are the different Authorities in Dubai for obtaining NOC.
1. Roads & Transport Authority
2. Dubai Municipality
a. DM-Planning & Survey Department – To obtain Control
Points, Land base Layout and Demarcation certificate.
b. Drainage and Sewerage department – NOC for working
parallel and crossing Drainage and Sewerage pipelines.
(Pressure and gravity.)
c. Irrigation Department- NOC for working parallel and
crossing Irrigation pipelines. (Pressure lines).
d. Public Parks and Horticulture-NOC for removal and
reinstatement of Grass, Shrubs and trees.
e. Environmental Department. - To obtain NOC for Site
Offices, Dewatering and Labor Rest Area etc.
f. DM Coastal Department –To obtain NOC for works
within 6 km from coastal area/ Sea etc.

3. Dubai Electricity & Water Authority - NOC for working

parallel and crossing below services.
a. ED services – LV, HV (Cable and Overhead line), EHV
(132kv/400 kv Cable and Overhead line).
b. Water services- House connection, Distribution and
 Transmission
c. Dewa Jet Fuel Lines & Clean coal Projects

4. District Cooling - NOC for working parallel and crossing

below Chilled water line services (Pipes will have Inlet and
Outlet for Cooling Business Districts)
a. Empower – Network All Over Dubai
b. Tabreed – Pipelines below Metro Lines
c. Emicool – In Dubai Investment Park and Sports city

5. Telecommunication- NOC for working parallel and

crossing below Telecommunication Ducts for
a. Etisalat
b. EITC-Du
c. Sheryan/ Military cable (G.H.Q Armed Forces)

6. DUSUP – NOC for working parallel and crossing below

Gas, Fuel and Condensate Lines.

7. Dubai Civil Defense - NOC for working parallel and

crossing below Firefighting Networks

8. Etihad Rail - NOC for working parallel and crossing below

Etihad Rail Network (Emirates Road and yalayis Road)

What are the different Departments in RTA for obtaining NOC.

1. RTA –ROW Department (No Objection Section) –
Custodian for ENOC portal.
(Check RTA ROW Submission guidelines folder in PM
common files for submitting Documents).
2. RTA –RSFM (Road structure and Facilities Maintenance
Department) – For removing and reinstating road
furnishings.
a. Street Lighting
b. Sign Boards, Traffic Signal and Road marking
c. Asphalt/ Tiles and Fence
d. Structures (Bridges, Tunnels, Pedestrian bridges, culverts
etc.)
3. Rail Right of Way – NOC to be applied if proposal parallel
or crossing below the following.
(Check Rail ROW folder in PM common files for Zones,
Local Order and Machine clearance).
a. Metro - Red Line, Red Line Extension, Green line.
b. Dubai Tram – Sufouh Area.
c. Etihad Rail Project
4. Roads planning department – For obtaining approval for
Level Profile and Cover level approvals for Link box,
Chamber etc.
5. RTA – Strategic Planning department – For special
Reservation and ROW -expropriations.
6. PMS-Pavement Maintenance Section. (For obtaining Road
geometry and Asbuilt cross sections for completed work.)
7. RTA – Landscaping Department. – For obtaining NOC for
RTA Horticulture Areas.
8. RTA – Public Transport Agency – For working close to Bus
stop and Bust Stop Layby.
9. ITS – Intelligent Telecommunication Department. To
obtain NOC for Traffic Signal Cables and Salik Gate area.
10. Traffic Engineering and services – For all Traffic
diversions and For NOC applications for occupying
Parking, NOC for Dewatering works and Installation of
above ground structure such as Link Box, RTU etc.-
approvals). They have three sections – Traffic services,
Traffic Safety and Integration Department (Parking, Public
Transport Agency, Dewatering).
Which Department to coordinate for Site Inspection in ROW.
RTA –ROW (Inspection Section) Weekly Program and progress
to be sent every week.
(Check Weekly Program and progress form in PM common
files)
RSFM Section for Road furnishing removal and re-fixing. (Bank
guarantee or payment to be done to RTA)
Traffic Engineering and services for road closures/ Dewatering,
Parking Occupation etc.

What is difference between Plot limit and Building line.

Plot Limit is the final limit of individual Plot or the external
boundary of developer community from where ROW starts,
whereas Building line can be inside plot limit with buffers like
service road, landscaping etc.
What are the Different plot limits

What is difference between Single carriage way and dual

carriage way.
Single carriage way is local road which has no physical
separation and line separation done only with Line marking,
whereas Dual carriage way has a physical separation like
median, barriers or fence to bifurcate them.
Speed limit is 40km for single carriage way whereas for dual
carriage way will be from 60km to 120km.
ROW limits for single carriage way.
Single carriage way lies in ROW between 12.2m to 30.5m ROW
ROW limits for Dual carriage way.
Dual carriage way lies in ROW above 36.6m till 200m.
What is Local Order or regulation No.4/2009.
(Check Local Order or regulation No.4/2009 attached in Project
manager Folder).
Local Order or regulation No.4/2009 is the decree issued by His
Highness, Chairman of executive council which deals with
different types of violation and their fine amount. It is classified
as Schedule 1- Minor violation, schedule 2 –Major violation and
Table 3-violation to consultant.
List Documents to be submitted for working without shoring in
hard soil.
To work on hard soil without shoring following documents to be
submitted to RTA ROW NOC/ Inspection Department
1. Bore hole test report where “N” should be greater than 30
2. Step cutting (Sloping or benching) cross section drawing of
Trench.
3. RTA approved consultant letter to undertake that soil is
stable and they take the responsibility in case of any soil
collapse/ they will instruct contractor to provide shoring in
area where “N” value is less than 30.
What is Difference between Major and Minor violation.
Major Violation are direct fine whereas Minor violation are first
time warning and from next time fine till one year when
violation repeated within same community for same item.
What is Corridor and Offset, which offset to use in Chamfers.
(Chamfers or splay corner).
Corridor is the defined width of specific utility in ROW, it may
be in either side of carriage way or only in one side, some cases
it may be in median also.
Offset is the centerline of proposed service within the corridor
measured from Plot limit.
For Chamfer area or splay corner, of Lowest ROW to be used to
prevent services entering inside asphalt carriage way or
junctions.
For road crossing near junctions, Ducts to be installed at least
20m from chamfer for small ROW and till 200m for Major
Roads.
What are the excavation Condition or NOC condition
The work should be carried out as per RTA standards and particular specifications of the relevant Services
Authority.

For Networks projects, work have to be divided into phases (each phase should not exceed 600 meters),
new phase is not allowed to be started until the previous phase is completed.

Lines and services must be laid in designated corridor at accurate alignment and level with respect to
finished road levels.

Applicant should confirm the latest Right of Way limits/boundaries and Base Plan details from DM/Planning
Department.

The Services Authority/client or their contractors must obtain Demarcation Certificate for the building
lines/ROW boundaries/ limits from Dubai Municipality prior to start the work.

The applicant shall verify the locations of the existing services and confirm whether it is compatible with the
approved corridor (As per this NOC), If not, the applicant should approach NOC section with trial trenches
details for further review and revision approval.

Wherever necessary, Services Authorities/Client or their contractors may have to do earth works (cut and
fill) within their own corridor to match the level of finished road level.

Ducts across unmade roads should be laid at 1.2m deep (minimum) from the finished road levels.

Cover above Services plants shall be such sufficient that no further protection will be required during roads
work.

Any cost that shall be incurred for protection or relocation of existing services due to improper installation
shall be charged to the concerned authority.

Copy of as built drawings shall be submitted to RTA /ROW Department for approval upon completion of
works.

All safety measures must be provided as per relevant standards and regulations and in accordance with the
article No. 6 of the system 4/2009. Contractor must erect safety and warning boards around the construction
area to announce hazardous work limit.

Trench Sheeting (Sheet Piles) Protection must be provided for any excavation works exceeding 1.20 m in
depth from the Finished Road Level (FRL) or Finished Ground Level (FGL) unless the Authorized/Approved
Consultant examines the site conditions and found that the excavation/ soil conditions are stable, rock and
no indication of potential cave-in as well as no existing adjacent road/Facilities might be affected by the
proposed excavation work.

Small size sign boards should be displayed in both Arabic and English languages providing project
reference, contractor/ consultant and Services Authority’s details and emergency contact numbers.

Access to building/villas as well as pedestrian facilities should be maintained during work constructions.

The area shall be left in a neat and clean manner; no surplus material shall be left on the side of the road.
All stationary equipment’s such as generators and water pumps, and other fuel consuming equipment’s shall
be stored inside drip trays or inside bounded areas approved by RTA.

Self-bounded fuel tank is acceptable given that they are stored inside a drip tray to prevent spills during
fueling operations.

The fuel tank or tanks must be labeled with the content of the type of the material and provided with an
emergency 24 hours contact phone number.

All fueling operations must be conducted utilizing drip trays, and provide spill kits to conduct removal of any
free product.
Trash, refuse, debris and food scrap, must be stored properly such as in side receptacles, or covered
containers to prevent sanitary nuisances.

Program of works should be submitted at the earliest to RTA/Inspection Section, in case that construction
activities start without RTA information, a fine will be imposed.

Apply separately for all type of road crossings/ Utilizing RTA spare ducts.

All services crossings lines should be protected as per the concern Services Authorities Standards, RTA
shall not be responsible to provide any additional protection or diversion in the future.

No Roads shall be closed without prior permission from RTA /Traffic Department.

No parking area shall be closed without prior permission from RTA/Parking Department.

RTA/Traffic Services Section permit must be obtained before starting any construction activities in existing
paved roads areas.

The proposed works should be carried out by RTA approved contractor under RTA inspection and Concern
authority/Consultant/Client’s technical representative’s full supervision.

Proposed Services including M.H`s/Chambers/ cover levels should be constructed to suit the finished road
level in accordance with the relevant cross section, (for unpaved or partial paved areas, Profiles showing the
exact depth of the services & M.H`s/Chambers/ cover levels should be submitted to RTA/Roads
Department/Roads Planning and Design Section for approval prior to start any construction activities at site)

Chamber locations at road junctions should be such that it will remain behind the shoulder/upstand kerbline.

Manhole upper shaft must be minimum 1.2 m from finished road level. Check Neck depth for chamber in PM
folder

In case of emergency, contact directly RTA Emergency Office on 8009090.

All required NOCs to be obtained from relevant Departments and Services Authorities including Dusup, prior
to start the work at site.

NOC revalidation must be submitted within two weeks prior to expiry date.

Liaise with Roads consultants and all other Contractors working within the area to avoid conflict of activities.

Separate approval from RTA internal Department/Sections should be obtained for above ground structure,
cabinets, cathodic protections etc.

All stationary equipment’s such as generators and water pumps, and other fuel consuming equipment’s shall be
stored inside drip trays or inside bounded areas approved by RTA.

Self-bounded fuel tank is acceptable given that they are stored inside a drip tray to prevent spills during fueling
operations.

The fuel tank or tanks must be labeled with the content of the type of the material and provided with an emergency
24 hours contact phone number.

All fueling operations must be conducted utilizing drip trays, and provide spill kits to conduct removal of any free
product.

What are the Shoring condition

Trench Sheeting (Sheet Piles) Protection must be provided for any excavation works exceeding 1.20 m in depth from
the Finished Road Level (FRL) or Finished Ground Level (FGL) unless the Authorized/Approved Consultant
examines the site conditions and found that the excavation/ soil conditions are stable, rock and no indication of
potential cave-in as well as no existing adjacent road/Facilities might be affected by the proposed excavation work

Which color denotes type of NOC condition.

Black color for standard condition and Red color for
Special Condition.
What are types of Crossing.
Road Crossings and Service Crossings by Open cut Method or
NDRC/NDM method.
NDRC- Non Disruptive Road Crossing
What are types of NDRC/NDM (Method statement / Video
attached in Civil Engineer Documents)
1. HDD- Horizontal Directional Drilling
2. Thrust Boring
3. Micro Tunneling
4. Pipe Jacking

What are the required documents to submit for NDRC.

Answer available in Requirement of NDRC in NDRC folder of
Civil Engineer Documents.
What are the types of shoring system
(Check Method statement and video in Safety Folder)
1. Sloping
2. Benching
3. Support system (Sheet Pile shoring and secant pile shoring)
4. Shielding system (Trench Box)

What are types of dual carriage way.

Check Road Types in Safety Engineer Folder
1. Express Ways – Speed More than 100km, Minimum 3
lanes
2. Primary Arteries– Speed 80km to 100km, Maximum 3
lanes
3. Secondary Arteries. – Speed 60km to 80km, Maximum 2
lanes
4. Collectoral roads – Speed 40km to 60km, Maximum 2
lanes
Manuals you read before coming for Interview
Safety Engineer – Road side Design Guide, Work Zone Traffic
Manual
Describe what is given in each manual.
Road side Design Guide deals with Clear Zone and Road
furnishings.
Work Zone Traffic Manual deals with Lateral and Longitudinal
Components.
How will you determine Soil strength calculations?
Soil strength is calculated based on UCS- Unconfined
compressive strength test results and classified as per table
“Determination of Soil types in Civil Engineer Folder”.

What is clear zone and how to calculate it.

Clear Zone is the distance at which any errant vehicle should
recover if it skids to the lateral side of the road, it is measured
based on Speed of Road, slope of the lateral sides and volume of
Traffic.
Any structures or Installation made above ground should be
protected with permanent barricading (Steel Guard rail, concrete
barriers etc.) when it falls inside clear zone.

For calculation of clear zone refer Roads side Design Guide.

Page 2.4 and 2.5.
What is lateral components and how to calculate it. (Make cross
section drawing showing lateral components).
Lateral components are combination of Clear zone, shy line
distance and Safety Buffer. When excavation comes within
Work zone, concrete barriers to be provided and if excavation is
outside Work zone, PVC barriers or cones can be provided
For calculation of Work zone refer new Work Zone Traffic
Manual Page 46, chapter 5.2
What is longitudinal components and how to calculate it. (Make
drawing showing longitudinal components).
longitudinal component is for Traffic diversion, it has Main Five
area such as Advance warning area, Transition Area,
Stabilization area, Work area and Termination area.
Based on number of lanes to be closed, intermediate Advance
warning area and successive tapers are introduced.

For Drawing refer New Work Zone Traffic Manual Page 127 to
196
For calculation refer Work Zone Traffic Manual Page 53, Table-
5.4

Transition Area
What are the Classification for Traffic diversion based on time limit
Models for Traffic diversions
Multi Lane closure

Termination Area

Minimum Lane width @ Traffic diversion

What is Safety Engineer Scope in NDRC.
During Predrive level, Post drive level, When NDRC in progress
-for monitoring and during emergency settlement of road – for
diverting traffic.
Draw Plan and cross section of dual carriage way and show
clear Zone.
For Drawing, refer Roads side Design Guide. Page 13.2 and
13.3.
How to perform sheet pile shoring and in which condition
shoring required.
Refer Safety Officer Folder, shoring method statement file.
How to perform secant pile shoring and in which condition
shoring required.
Refer Safety Officer Folder, shoring method statement file.
What is Deep excavation.
Any excavation below 0.5m is called Deep excavation
What is the excavation depth to start shoring
1.2 m is the minimum depth to work without shoring and
beyond that shoring to be installed
List Documents to be submitted for working without shoring in
hard soil.
To work on hard soil without shoring following documents to be
submitted to RTA ROW NOC/ Inspection Department
1. Bore hole test report where “N” should be greater than 30
2. Step cutting (Sloping or benching) cross section drawing of
Trench.
3. RTA approved consultant letter to undertake that soil is
stable and they take the responsibility in case of any soil
collapse/ they will instruct contractor to provide shoring in
area where “N” value is less than 30.
Why shoring to be done beyond 1.2m.
Shoring to be done for more than 1.2m since the surcharge load
for un-retained soil will be more for depth 1.2m and soil tends to
slide and can cause collapse beyond 1.2 m.
Secondly, average human height is about 1.5m and at 1.2m, he
can breathe or call for help in case of soil collapse.
What are the types of shoring system
1. Sloping
2. Benching
3. Support system (Sheet Pile shoring and secant pile shoring)
4. Shielding system

Check Shoring folder in safety Engineer Folder for method

statement
How will you determine Type of shoring.
Type of Shoring will be determined by Determination of Soil
type and N value of Bore log report.
Check Determination of Soil type in Safety folder.

What is delineation and temporary barriers

Delineation is aligning of the traffic to make traffic diversion
using Longitudinal components, whereas temporary barriers for
excavation.
What are the different safety materials used at construction site?
1. Concrete Barrier
2. PVC Barrier and cones
3. Information and warning sign Boards
4. Revolving and flashing lights.
5. PVC mesh and tiger tape binded in Nylon rope.
6. Sand bags and end treatment cushions.
7. Lighting mounted vehicle.
8. All Personal protective material for workers like Safety
shoes, googles, gloves etc.

What are Sizes of concrete barrier, PVC cones and PVC barrier.
Height of concrete barrier/ PVC barrier to be 0.85m
Height of PVC cones to be from 0.75 to 1.0m.
Traffic Sign Board Sizes

What are Lane width of carriage way, parking and hard shoulder.
Lane width of carriage way – 3.6, 3.65 and 3.7m
Lane width of Parking -2.4m for parallel and 6m for angular/
Perpendicular parking.
Hard shoulder starts from 0.6m (Minimum shy distance) to 2.4m
based on availability of space.
What is purpose of Flag Man.
Flagman used in maneuvering of traffic in traffic diversions
especially in single carriageway.
What is end treatment.
End treatment is tapering of first barrier in the traffic
approaching side with a cushion like sand bag to reduce the
impact of vehicles.
How to remove an installed Traffic diversion?
Traffic diversions to be removed from Termination area towards
Advance warning area guarded by shadow vehicle (Lighting
Mounted Vehicle) and all workers and working vehicles should
be ahead of shadow vehicle.

Pedestrian Access
 Primary protection vehicle – Work
Vehicle
Work vehicle

TMA- Trailer Mounted Attenuator

Different Manuals to be referred
Road Plates for temporary road closures.

What is the length of the need?

Determining Length of Need of Barrier
Definition

Length of need is equal to the sum of length of upstream

barrier + Length of barrier parallel to the area of concern/
Hazard + length of downstream barrier.