U4-SY-109-L1000028 (Rev.L)

METHOD STATEMENT FOR CABLE TRENCH TCM Identification Code
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DOSING SKID & QC LAB PFU4U40000L100028
Borouge 4 Project
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EPC package -4 U&O Unit Sheet 1 of 17 Rev L
Agreement Ref.: 4700000899
Company Identification Code
Abu Dhabi Polymers Company Limited (Borouge)
U4-SY-109-L1000028
SUBCONTRACTOR: INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL & Subcontractor’s Job:

ELECTRICAL COMPANY B2 PRE - TA & TA WORKS
CONTRACT Number: 7500105714 WS No.: U4-SY-105-00339 /

4300-LZ-WS-U40B00339
Component Description: Item No.:
N/A N/A
Subcontractor Doc No.: IME-775-MST-CIV-0008
METHOD STATEMENT FOR CABLE TRENCH WORKS

FROM EU2 AREA TO DOSING SKID & QC LAB
ACCEPTANCE DISCIPLINE CHECKED

DATE
STATUS CODE ABBREVIATION N. SURNAME SIGNATURE
CONST.
QC
HSE
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A ACCEPTED CONTRACTOR’s acceptance of this document does in no
AC ACCEPTED WITH COMMENTS, RESUBMIT way relieve the SUBCONTRACTOR of this contractual
AH ACCEPTED WITH HOLDS obligation
NA NOT ACCEPETD, RESUBMIT
COMPANY DOCUMENT CLASSIFICATION: 2
Filename: U4-SY-109-L1000028 Rev. L
L 16-Nov-2022 Issued for Company Review Arbaz Vinoth Ratheesh. R. Nair
Rev Date Reason for Issue – Revision Description Prepared Checked Approved

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. PURPOSE...................................................................................................................................... 2
2. SCOPE........................................................................................................................................... 3
3. DEFINITION & ABBREVIATION....................................................................................................3
3.1 DEFINITION................................................................................................................................... 3
3.2 ABBREVIATION............................................................................................................................. 3
4. REFERENCES:.............................................................................................................................. 4
5. RESOURCES:................................................................................................................................ 5
5.1 MANPOWER.................................................................................................................................. 5
5.2 EQUIPMENT & TOOLS.................................................................................................................5
6. RESPONSIBILITY AND ATHOURITY............................................................................................6
7. METHODOLOGY AND WORK PROCEDURE:..............................................................................7
7.1 GENERAL:..................................................................................................................................... 7
7.2 EXCAVATION OF CABLE TRENCH (EU2 SUBSTATION TO DOSING SKID):...........................8
7.3 EXCAVATION OF CABLE TRENCH (EU2 SUBSTATION TO NEW QC LAB):............................8
7.4 BACKFILLING AND REINSTATEMENT WORKS:.......................................................................9
8. QA/QC REQUIREMENTS............................................................................................................ 10
9. HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT (HSE) REQUIREMENTS................................................10
9.1 HEALTH:...................................................................................................................................... 10
9.2 SAFETY:...................................................................................................................................... 10
9.3 ENVIRONMENT:.......................................................................................................................... 10
9.4 COMPLIANCE:............................................................................................................................ 10
9.5 PROTECTIVE MEASURES:........................................................................................................ 11
9.6 HSE INDUCTION:........................................................................................................................ 11
10. ATTACHMENTS.......................................................................................................................... 11
10.1 QC LABORATORY EXPANSION UNDERGROUND CABLE ROUTING LAYOUT....................11
10.2 B2 EU2 CABLE ROUTING LAYOUT...........................................................................................11
10.3 JSA.............................................................................................................................................. 11
1. Purpose

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The purpose of this method statement is to define the work procedure for Civil Works and to ensure
required safety & quality aspects during the execution of the works for the civil works at B2 EU2
Substation (Brown field) in full compliance to Borouge 4 Project Specifications & Requirements.
2. Scope
This method statement is covers the Methodology intended to outline how “IMECO” will be executing
activities such as but not limited to Cable Trench Excavation, backfilling & reinstatement works at B2 EU2
Substation to Dosing Skid and New QC Lab Transformer respectfully.
3. Definition & Abbreviation
3.1 Definition
COMPANY: Abu Dhabi Polymers Company Limited (BOROUGE)

CONTRACTOR Tecnimont SPA
SUB-CONTRACTOR: International Mechanical and Electrical Co. WLL (IMECO)
PROJECT: B-2 PRE TA & TA Works for BOROUGE -4
3.2 Abbreviation
 BGS : Borouge General Specification

 LV : Low Voltage
 HV : High Voltage
 IFC : Issued for Construction
 HSE : Health Safety and Environment
 IMTE : Inspection Material and Test Equipment
 RFI : Request for Inspection
 ITP : Inspection and Test Plan
 MEP : Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing
 SDS : Safety Data Sheet
 PM : Project Manager
 CM : Construction Manager
 PPE : Personal Protective Equipment
 QA/QC : Quality Assurance & Quality Control
 QCR : Quality Control Records
 Rev. : Revision

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 ASTM : American Society for Testing & Materials

 BS : British Standards
 WMS : Work Management System
 PPE : Personnel Protective Equipment
 TBM : Temporary Benchmarks
 TBT : Toolbox Talk
 JSA : Job Safety Analysis
 FRA : Formal Risk Assessment
4. References:
BGS-CU-003 Site Preparation

BGS-CU-004 Excavation and Backfill for Underground Installation
BGS-CU-016 Testing Laboratory
BGS-CU-030 Topographic Survey and Mapping
BGS-EU-001 Electrical Design Guidelines
BGS-EE-011 Power, Control & Earthing Cables
HSE-WI-003 Site Health, Safety and Environmental Rules
PA-PR-131 Scaffolding Procedure
PUX-SY-471-00100 Site HSE Plan
PUX-GU-458-00001 Project Quality Plan
PUX-SY-471-00140 Transport and Road Safety Procedure
PUX-SY-103-00327 Site operation condition for Brown Field area
PU-CC-474-00102 Site Inspection & Test Plan for Earthworks
PU-CC-474-00103 Site Inspection & Test Plan for Civil Works
HSE-OS-ST02 Work Management System Standard
HSE-OS-ST03 Job Safety Analysis Standard (WMS)
HSE-GA-ST02 HSEMS Standard
HSE-OS-ST20 Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) Standards
HSE-OS-ST15 Excavation
HSE-OS-ST17 Manual Handling
HSE-OS-ST25 Road Transport Operations Safety

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HSE-WI-003 Site Safety Environment Rules

HSE-PR-003 Incident Reporting Procedure
HSE-PR-014 Handling, Storage and Disposal of Waste
HSE-PR-070 Heat Stress Management Procedure
HSE-EN-ST04 Waste Management Standard
HSE-GA-ST05 Contractor HSE Management
HSE-GA-ST06 Project HSE Plan Standard
HSE-SCP-003 Energy Isolation Procedure
HSE-SCP-016 Facility Response and Evacuation Plan
HSE-SCP-004 Confined Space Entry
U4-SY-103-00223 Site Quality Requirements(Guideline for Subcontractor)
U4-SY-458-00200 Contractor Site Quality Plan
U4-SY-458-L1000001 Subcontractor Site Quality Plan
5. Resources:
5.1 Manpower
No. CATEGORY LIST Contact Number

1 Site engineers
2 Supervisor
3 Safety officers
4 Job Performer
5 Drivers
6 Equipment operators
7 Electrician
8 Helpers
9 Flag man
10 Surveyor
11 Survey assistant
5.2 Equipment & Tools

 All lists of Equipment as specified in the Mobilization plan will be readily available & will be utilized

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at site as required.
 All the Tools &Equipment deployed for the Project shall be duly inspected by competent
authorities as required and approved by Borouge appointed competent authorities prior to
mobilization to Site.
No. EQUIPMENT Quantity

1 1-Ton Pick-up 01
2 3-Ton Pick-up 01
3 Bus 01
4 Roller or Plate Compactor 01
5 Lifting Frame with accessories 01
6 Jack Hammer 01
7 JCB/ Excavator/shovel 01
8 Skid Loader 01
9 Power Tools 02
10 Cable Detector 01
11 Total station/dumpy level with all accessories 01
12 Water tanker 01
13 Diesel generator 01
14 Diesel Tanker 01
15 Boom Truck 01
16 Concrete Saw (If Required) 01
No. HAND TOOLS

1 Plastic Spade shovel
2 Wheel barrows
3 Hand tools
6. RESPONSIBILITY AND ATHOURITY
 Project Manager shall be responsible to ensure that all Construction / Site activities shall be within the
agreed timeframe of the project schedule. He shall also be responsible to arrange and ensure the all-
procurement agreements and other administrational/official documents are approved by the Company
prior to any relevant activity.
 Construction Manager will plan and resource the manpower, materials & equipment to be used in this
project. He will coordinate with the EE regarding execution of all the works for the entire duration of the
project.

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 Planning Engineer shall report to project manager and shall be responsible for the overall evaluation and
control of the project schedules and performs schedule development, maintenance and monitoring of
the planning/scheduling activities with minimal or no supervisory oversight.
 QA/QC Engineer - shall reports to the Construction manager, with all quality related aspects with regards
to this project. He is responsible for developing the project Quality Control Plan for the project in
Compliance with Company specifications and requirements. He shall be responsible for ensuring that the
approved Project Quality Plan is effectively implemented in the contract and the inspection and test
results are properly documented. He shall verify and ensure that quality records are being documented
accordingly.
 Site Engineer shall report to the Construction manager, The Site Engineer will be responsible for
monitoring and controlling of all the construction activities, he shall report to the Construction manager.
 Supervisor will direct all manpower on site receiving instructions from the Civil Engineer for all the
activities.
 HSE Engineer shall reports to the Project manager and coordinates with HSE Manager. He shall ensure
that the HSE system and procedures are strictly respected and followed on-site. He shall be responsible
for the necessary training of all personnel and communication of matters affecting Health, Safety and
Environment. He shall develop and institute control and remedial measures for hazardous and potentially
hazardous conditions or equipment or activity, as per Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment procedures.
He shall be directly responsible for monitoring the project for compliance of HSE requirements as per
approved HSE plan and HSE implementation program.
 HSE Officer reports to the HSE Engineer on all HSE aspects with regards to this project and shall ensure
that the HSE system and procedures are followed on-site. He shall be responsible for the necessary
training of all personnel on matters affecting Health, Safety and Environment as per HSE Engineer.
 Document Controller shall report to the Project Manager is mainly responsible for maintaining and
managing project related documentation such as technical documents, drawings, correspondence etc. He
shall ensure project documentation is appropriately logged, stored and easily traceable & accessible. He
shall ensure controlled copies of latest approved documents and drawings are distributed to the required
staff, Company, consultant & subcontractors.
 Storekeeper shall be responsible for overseeing the proper storage and control of all material from the
suppliers. He shall coordinate all storekeeping related activities and keep track of all assets, tools and
inventory through effective documentation as per procedure.

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7. Methodology and Work Procedure:
7.1 General:
 The necessary work permit shall be obtained from concerned authorities prior to start of any work at site.
 Proper access shall be maintained to all the working area through-out the execution of job.
 All the latest revisions of all IFC Drawings to be made available at site.
 The line and location of existing cable trench shall be marked by Surveyor.
 Risk assessment shall be done to ensure that all the hazards involved are identified, risk assessed and
control measures are put in place.
 Working Personnel should have work related PPE.
 Conduct and record Tool box talk (TBT) prior to commencement of the activity.
7.2 Excavation of Cable Trench (EU2 Substation to Dosing Skid):
 Remove Silicon sealant at the joints of existing precast concrete cover.

 Remove the existing precast concrete cover slab manually by using lifting frame (3T) with approved lifting
and removal tools.
 Lifting Frame shall be duly inspected and approve by Contractor/Company prior use on site.
 Excavate manually the existing cable trench soft sand up to the required depth with Plastic shovel.
 Excavated soft sand material, soil, warning tape & cable tiles shall be stored separately and protected
firmly from blowing and placed over the polyethylene sheet and kept at 1 meter minimum away from the
edge of excavated trench.
 After excavation and cable trench inspection closed out, laying of new cables shall follow as per approved
method statement (4300-LZ-VD-PFU4U4000L100026/U4-SY-109-L1000026).
 Existing facilities shall be protected / or covered properly prior to start work.
 Temporary barricading will be provided all around the cable trench and warning lights shall be fixed all
around the trench.
 Upon completion of excavation of trench, approval will be obtained from Company before proceeding
with subsequent work.
 Trenches will be backfilled immediately after approval from Company. Reinstatement shall be followed as
per article 7.4 in this document.
 Proper housekeeping of the working area shall be done on a regular basis.
7.3 Excavation of Cable Trench (EU2 Substation to New QC LAB):
 Excavation area shall be surveyed and marked to the excavation lines as per the Approved IFC drawing.
 Existing facilities, if any shall be protected / or covered properly prior to start work.
 Temporary barricading will be provided all around the cable trench and warning lights shall be fixed all
around trench.

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 Trenches shall be excavated by using hand tools or as per company/Contractor guidelines.

 Excavated material shall be removed, stockpiled or deposited at least 1 meter away to be reused for
backfilling.
 Upon completion of excavation of trench, approval will be obtained from Company before proceeding
with subsequent work
 The bottom of the trenches shall be leveled.
 After excavation and cable trench inspection closed out, laying of new cables shall follow as per approved
method statement (4300-LZ-VD-PFU4U4000L100026/U4-SY-109-L1000026).
 Where cable trenches to be taken below concrete paved area, Underground services shall be verified by
scanning machine and ensure there is no existing facilities are available under the paved area, if any
proper precautions shall be taken as per Company/Contractor guidelines .
 If required, Concrete slab shall be cut by using company inspected concrete cutting machine up to
thickness of the concrete slab depth from ground level for marked location and shall be demolished by
using Jack hammers.
 Appropriate PPE shall be used for jack hammer operators and rotation shall be followed.
 Generated concrete debris shall be disposed in company designated area.
 Trenches will be backfilled immediately after approval from Company. Reinstatement shall be followed as
per article 7.4 in this document.
 Where cable trenches to be taken below interlocking area, Underground services shall be verified by
scanning machine and ensure there is no existing facilities are available under the Interlocking area, if any
proper precautions shall be taken as per Company/Contractor guidelines.
 The interlocking shall be removed by hand and not to be damaged and stacked away from the cable
trench to be used later.
 Interlocking bedding material shall be removed and stored separately and placed over the polyethylene
sheet and kept at 1 meter minimum away from the edge of excavated trench.
 Proper housekeeping of the working area shall be done on a regular basis.
 The sides of excavation shall be sloped, shored or stepped to prevent cave‐ins or other hazardous
conditions.
7.4 Backfilling and Reinstatement Works:
 New/Clean sand to be ensured for Backfilling and Make‐up Quantity.

 Backfilling shall be done in layers and the thickness of the layer is subject to the backfilling depth. Layer
should be maximum 50 cm in height for the backfill deeper than 2 m and shall be maximum 30cm in
height for the backfill less than 2 m.
 Cables will be filled with soft sand and levelled as per approved drawings.
 Surveyor will check the level, elevation for filling if required.
 Soil must be spread in layers in accordance to the layer thickness indicated.
 Cable Tiles Written “Caution Electrical Cable” will be placed on top of sand bedding inline with
COMPANY standard drawing.

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 Warning Tape Written “Caution Electrical Cable” will be placed on top of cable tiles all along the cable
route in line with COMPANY standard drawing.
 Cable Route Markers Post will be installed in the cable route at intervals of 25mtrs & diversions as per
standard procedure.
 Damaged precast cover slab will be repaired or replaced with new one as per Company approval.
 Joints between existing precast cover slab will be filled with approved sealant.
 Color coding for Covers to be followed.
 Reinstatement of demolished Concrete slab shall be done per approved Site Inspection and Test Plan
for Civil Works-PU-CC-474-00103
 Reinstatement of interlocking shall be done as per approved Site Inspection and Test Plan for Civil
Works-PU-CC-474-00103
 On completion of the works, all tools, equipment and surplus materials shall be removed from site
and all work areas reinstated to the satisfaction of COMPANY.
8. QA/QC Requirements
 Site management, Site Engineer, QA/QC Engineer and Safety Officer will closely supervise and monitor
all phases of the work to ensure full compliance with the procedures and safe methods of working.
 Inspection and test shall be carried out in accordance with the approved procedures and in accordance
with the project specification.
9. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Requirements

9.1 Health:
 To perform all activities related to the project in such a way to avoid any harm to the health of
employees and subcontractors.
 To promote general hygiene practices in the normal life.
 To provide a well-defined medical care attention to each employee working in the project
9.2 Safety:
 To provide a safe work environment by well-defined procedures and its strict Implementation.
 Zero Lost Time Accidents.
 To conduct adequate trainings to have a better safety awareness on work related activities.
 Encourage Near Miss reporting and incident evaluations.
 Comply with all applicable U.A.E. laws and regulations.
 Identify hazards and reduce risks to an acceptable level as per project standards.
 A minimum of one safety inspection of the working areas must be performed per week.
9.3 Environment:
 To implement Reduce, Reuse and Replace policy in overall waste management.
 Proper segregation and storing of wastes materials generated by the project activity.

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9.4 Compliance:
 All the works should comply with this method statement and follow the rules and guidelines as set
out in the approved HSE plan.
 Contractor to keep COMPANY fully informed at all times of any issues regarding HSE.
 Ensure that personnel are trained in:
 Health, Safety & Environmental Requirements and Regulations
 Potential Risks and Impacts
 Protection Measures
 PPE Usage
9.5 Protective Measures:
 Proper usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

 Verify the location of underground utilities and take the necessary measures to protect and preserve
the utilities.
 Work place to have suitable barriers and access.
 Sufficient shaded areas and drinking water to be provided to the workforce, in extreme hot weather,
working hours to follow those advised by government decree.
9.6 HSE Induction:
 Contractor shall provide as a minimum HSE induction training for all its employees involved in the
Project in addition to mandatory COMPANY HSE induction. Contractor induction will cover the
following as minimum-
 HSE Policy.
 Plant/location hazards.
 H2S.
 Work related hazards controls.
 Emergency evacuation procedure.
 Duties and responsibility.
 DO’s and DON’TS in the plant and work site.
 Usage of PPEs.
10. ATTACHMENTS
10.1 QC Laboratory Expansion Underground Cable Routing Layout

10.2 B2 EU2 Cable Routing Layout
10.3 JSA

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10.1. QC Laboratory Expansion Underground

Cable Routing Layout

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10.2 B2 EU2 Cable Routing Layout for Dosing

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METHOD STATEMENT FOR CABLE TRENCH TCM Identification Code

WORKS FROM EU2 AREA TO 4300-LZ-VD-

SUBCONTRACTOR: INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL & Subcontractor’s Job:

CONTRACT Number: 7500105714 WS No.: U4-SY-105-00339 /

METHOD STATEMENT FOR CABLE TRENCH WORKS

ACCEPTANCE DISCIPLINE CHECKED

COMPANY DOCUMENT CLASSIFICATION: 2

Filename: U4-SY-109-L1000028 Rev. L

L 16-Nov-2022 Issued for Company Review Arbaz Vinoth Ratheesh. R. Nair

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3. Definition & Abbreviation

COMPANY: Abu Dhabi Polymers Company Limited (BOROUGE)

 BGS : Borouge General Specification

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 ASTM : American Society for Testing & Materials

BGS-CU-003 Site Preparation

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HSE-WI-003 Site Safety Environment Rules

No. CATEGORY LIST Contact Number

5.2 Equipment & Tools

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No. EQUIPMENT Quantity

No. HAND TOOLS

6. RESPONSIBILITY AND ATHOURITY

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7. Methodology and Work Procedure:

7.2 Excavation of Cable Trench (EU2 Substation to Dosing Skid):

 Remove Silicon sealant at the joints of existing precast concrete cover.

7.3 Excavation of Cable Trench (EU2 Substation to New QC LAB):

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 Trenches shall be excavated by using hand tools or as per company/Contractor guidelines.

7.4 Backfilling and Reinstatement Works:

 New/Clean sand to be ensured for Backfilling and Make‐up Quantity.

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9. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Requirements

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9.5 Protective Measures:

 Proper usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

9.6 HSE Induction:

10.1 QC Laboratory Expansion Underground Cable Routing Layout

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10.1. QC Laboratory Expansion Underground

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10.2 B2 EU2 Cable Routing Layout for Dosing

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