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CONTRACT SUBMITTAL
Golf Residential Community-DAMAC TDoc-013 (00)
DESCRIPTION: REF. No.:

PROJECT
PROJECT NAME: Golf Residential Community-DAMAC 3045
NUMBER:

Project Specific Rev. Rev.

MS:
√ Generic MS:
Number:
00
Date:
09/12/2013

METHOD STATEMENT TITLE:

METHOD STATEMENT FOR EXCAVATION AND BACKFILLING

Rev.
Rev. Date No. of Pages Description Prepared By: Approved By
No.:
Issued to the
09/12/13 00 12 pages Engineer for A.Karim Ahmed C.M Ammar P.M
approval

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CONTENTS

1.0 SCOPE OF WORKS

2.0 CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMME

3.0 CONTRACT DOCUMENT REFERENCE

4.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

5.0 EQUIPMENT

6.0 PROCEDURE

7.0 QA/QC

8.0 SAFETY

9.0 ATTACHEMENTS

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1.0 SCOPE OF WORKS

This Method Statement covers the detailed sequence of procedures involved in
Excavation and Backfilling operations for the Project.

2.0 CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMME

As per latest approved construction programme.

3.0 CONTRACT DOCUMENT REFERENCE

Contract General Specifications

(Volume II: Section 312000-Earth Moving: Excavation & Backfilling). :

Project Quality Plan No: TDoc-003 (00)

HSEM Plan No: TDoc-006 (00)

4.0 RESPONSIBLITIES

4.1 CONSTRUCTION MANAGER/PROJECT ENGINEERS & ENGINEERS

4.1.1 Ensuring that the work is carriedout as per this method statement.

4.2 FOREMAN AND OTHER TRADE

4.2.1 Different discipline Foremen and other trade will follow this method
statement as directed by Construction Manager/Project engineer and
Engineers.

4.3 QC ENGINEERS

4.3.1 QC Engineers will document all inspections and check lists, and
inspection request will be raised as per the Inspection and Test Plan
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specific to this activity and shall be submitted separately for review and
approval of the Engineer.
4.3.2 All tests required shall be carried out in accordance with Specifications
and Applicable BS codes by an approved Independent Laboratory.
4.3.3 In-situ dry density tests shall be carried out as guided in the table under
Section: 312000 of Earth Moving.

5.0 EQUIPMENT
5.1 Excavator, Tipper, Loader, JCB, Bob Cat, Motor grader, Water Sprinkler,
Pneumatic or Steel wheeled rollers, Plate Compactor etc.

6.0 PROCEDURE

6.1 Setting Out / Surveys:

6.1.1 GHANTOOT- shall establish an adequate system of control points and

bench marks which shall be clearly marked, adequately referenced.
These points shall be recorded.
6.1.2 GHANTOOT- shall ensure that the control points and bench marks
available to the Engineer together with the relevant records.
6.1.3 Proper barrication shall be provided to avoid damage of the co-
ordination points during progress of the works.
6.1.4 Prior to Commencement of any excavation GHANTOOT will carry out
site survey and record the existing site levels to the extent required by
the Engineer.
6.1.5 Setting out records shall be maintained in the Standard local
authorities Co-ordinate and Local authorities datum system.

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6.2 Excavation & Backfilling:

6.2.1 Excavation permit shall be obtained from the Municipality and a

copy will be kept at site for reference.
6.2.2 The marked locations will be excavated with the excavator up to the
specified required formation level; the record for the excavation will be
maintained. Earth works record for Founding Level Approval Release.
6.2.3 Excavation will be carried out to such length, width, depth and profile
as shown in the contract drawing. Plus the necessary allowance for the
working space. The sides of the excavation will be adequately supported
if required subject to approval from the Engineer.
6.2.4 Adjacent Structures if any will be protected during excavation by
providing proper barrication.
6.2.5 If the excavation meets the water table, then detailed records of
Ground Water levels including any tidal variations will be
maintained.
6.2.6 After reaching to the specified formation level the surface will be
dressed and suitably compacted with plate compactor to 95%
maximum dry density as determined to BS 1377 Part 4.
6.2.7 The excavation shall only be backfilled with the selected excavated
material in one layers @ 150mm compacted thickness for Road base/
95 % in situ density test -BS 1377 Part 4.
6.2.8 Minimum 24hrs notice shall be given to the Engineer for inspection
and approval before filling in or covered with concrete.
6.2.9 Plate load tests shall be carried out at the locations as mentioned in the
approved Method statement (Ref: G5AA/104/MS/01).
6.2.10 Selected excavated material or selected material from an approved
source shall be used as a backfill that should meet the
Specification requirements, Section C, Clause 2.1 of General
Specifications, Volume II, Part 1A.
6.2.11 Excavation shall only be backfilled after the permanent works are
approved by the Engineer.

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6.2.12 Backfill materials shall be placed in horizontal layers of

150mm in depth after compaction to 95% of the max. Dry density
determined by BS 1377 Part4 as per the approved shop drawings.
Field density shall be determined as per BS 1377 part 9./ASTM D
1557,1556,2167,2922,2937 AND The maximum compacted thickness of the fill
above the raft of the footing and below the grade slab shall be limited to 200mm.
6.2.13 Backfill shall be placed up to the original ground level or as indicated
on the Contract drawings / Shop drawings.
6.2.14 Fill below the grade slab and the compacted thickness shall be in
accordance with the Approved Shop drawings and Specifications.

7.0 QA/QC
7.1 Relevant quality control documentation as per the approved Project Quality
Plan will be applied to all the aspects of the work.
7.2 Inspection record will be maintained on the prescribed checklist.
7.3 Test Reports once received shall be forwarded to the Engineer and Client

8.0 SAFETY
8.1 Proper PPE shall be used. Dust masks shall be worn while doing the excavation.

8.2 Excavation will be carried out as prescribed in the approved HSEM Plan and all
prerequisite will be met as required and identified in the approved HSEM Plan to
execute the job and excavation permit will be taken to minimise the risk of personal
injury, damage to property and systems interruptions from accidentally striking
underground services etc.

8.3 Material will be stacked at the location agreed with the Engineer.

9.0 ATTACHMENTS

 Risk Assessment for Excavation – GGC/RA/GVC/014

 Risk Assessment for Backfilling & Compaction – GGC/RA/GVC/015

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Project Activity Assessment By: Reviewed By: Assessment No:

GCV EXCAVATION Mr. Rajesh Mr. Raj GCGV/RA/GCV/014

Potential Hazards / Conditions to be Considered

Deep Work on Over Water Fall from Height Fire Risk High Winds Young Persons
Excavations
Grinding Confined Falls on Level Noise / Dust Adverse Weather Expectant
Plant /Machinery Working Platforms / Ground
Slips / Tripping /Fumes
Vibration Environmental mothers
Other Workers
Lifting Operations Ladders
Manual Handling Fuel Storage Traffic Risk
Training Required General Public
Buried / COSHH Storage / Lay Down Ground Health Rail /LUL
Overhead Area Conditions Surveillance
Services
N IDENTIFIED AT RISK Initial CONT Residual
HAZARD DESCRIPTION ROL Risk
o (People / Property etc)
L Risk
S R RISK OWNER L S R
1 Damage to underground Workmen in proximity, supervisor, Under 5 5 9 MEAS S,SE,PM,CM 1 3 3
URES
services ground services
2 Equipment( toppling / Operator, banks man, supervisor, personnel in 5 5 25 O,BM,S,PI,PM 1 3 3

Refer attachment
3 struck)
Collapse of sides proximity
Personnel in the pit, supervisor 5 5 25 S,SE,PM 1 2 2
4 Lack of access and egress Personnel involved, supervisor 4 4 16 S,SE,PM,CM 1 3 3
Fall of people / material Personnel working / moving around, supervisor, 5 5 25 S,SE,PM,CM 1 3 3
56 Toxic gases Personnel working in pit / moving around, 4 4 16 S,SE,PM,CM 1 3 3
7 Ingress of liquids supervisor,
Personnel working in pit, supervisor 4 4 16 S,SE,PM,CM 1 3 3
8 Inadequate lighting / Personnel working in pit, supervisor 4 3 12 S,SE,PM,CM 1 3 3
9 Ventilation
Slip / Trip Personnel working in pit / moving around, 4 5 20 S,PM,CM 2 2 4
supervisor

Risk Rating Likelihood Risking Rating The above risk assessment

5 4 3 2 1 Severity has been briefed an fully
understood

5 25 20 15 10 5 5 Major Injury leading to fatality Name Designatio

Signat
4 20 16 12 8 4 n re
3 15 12 9 6 3
2 10 8 6 4 2 4 LTA leading to Hospitalization
Severity

1 5 4 3 2 1 3 Major Injury Pollution / Damage

2 Minor / Pollution/ Damage/Loss
1 Injury / Low Damage / Loss
9 or more = Unacceptable Risk Likelihood
Risk Rating = S x L= R 5 Extremely high probability
4 High Likely
Risk Assessment briefed by 3 Likely
Name Rajesh Date9/12/13 2 Possible
Signature Time 08.50 1 Never /Very Unlikely

PI: Plant in charge PM: Project Manager, CM: Construction Manager, SE: Site engineer, S: Supervisor, O: Operator, BM: Banks
man, SK: Store keeper

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HAZARD CONTROL MEASURES

1) Damage to a. NOC from the concerned authority shall be obtained prior to deal
underground services. with the activity.
b. PTW system shall be in place and followed strictly.
c. Sample pits process to be preferred as required.
d. Depth tests to be conducted by competent personnel for any
additional information or suspect ions.

a) Safe and well maintained equipment with warning devices to be

2) Equipment (toppling provided together with a traffic control marshal to monitor the general
/ struck). site traffic.
b) EHS / DM approved lll party certifications for the equipment,
operative and banks man together with suitable communication
devices to be provided.
c) Firm / safe ground conditions shall be ensured at all times.
d) To be isolated by barriers and adequate signage shall be
posted to prevent personnel approach.

3) Collapse of sides. a) Adequate shoring, benching, battering or sloping to be provided as

recommended by the concerned engineer who shall decide the
required angle of repose.
b) Excavated earth to be placed at least 3 meters apart from the
excavation.
c) Movement of any vehicles to be restricted in the proximity of
excavation by suitable and adequate signage.
d) d) Routine inspection by competent personnel taking into
account the weather condition.
e) No heavy materials to be stacked near by the excavation.

4) Lack of access and a) Safe access and egress to be provided as required (at every 15
egress. meters and depending on the work force).
b) Unambiguous and clear signage to be posted.

5) Fall of people / a) Adequate and rigid fall protections together with toe board to be
material. provided.
b) Suitable signage and flashing lights to be provided.
c) Adequate information to be provided especially for new entrants
and visitors.

6) Toxic gases. a) Gas tests to be carried out and recorded at regular intervals.
b) Construction / other vehicles to be restricted to move near by the
excavation as it emits CO gas which may rest in deep areas.
c) Entry to be restricted in case of any evidence of toxic gases.
d) Signage to be posted.
e) Appropriate personal protective equipment (SCBA) to be
provided to the workmen whilst working in excavation.

a) Routine inspection by competent personnel to be carried out prior

7) Ingress of liquids. to deal with activities in excavation.
b) Suitable technical control measures shall be adopted by the

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concerned engineer.
c) Signage shall be posted or standby man at the entry shall be
ensured.

8) Inadequate lighting /
ventilation. a) Adequate lighting and ventilation to be provided as required.
b) Purging of air into the excavation by suitable methods.

9) Slip / Trip. a) Good housekeeping in and around excavation to be maintained.

b) Avoid horse playing.

Note: Adequate information, training, instruction and competent

supervision shall be ensured during job execution and all the employees
shall by inducted by safety dept.

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Project Activity Assessment By: Reviewed By: Assessment No:

GCV BACK FILLING Mr. Rajesh Mr. Raj GGC/RA/GCV/015

Potential Hazards / Conditions to be Considered

Deep Work on Over Water Fall from Height Fire Risk High Winds Young Persons
Excavations
Grinding Confined Falls on Level Noise / Dust Adverse Weather Expectant
Plant /Machinery Working Platforms / Ground
Slips / Tripping /Fumes
Vibration Environmental mothers
Other Workers
Lifting Operations Ladders
Manual Handling Fuel Storage Traffic Risk
Training Required General Public
Buried / COSHH Storage / Lay Down Ground Health Rail /LUL
Overhead Area Conditions Surveillance
Services
N IDENTIFIED AT RISK Initial CONT Residual
HAZARD DESCRIPTION ROL Risk
o (People / Property etc)
L Risk
S R RISK OWNER L S R
1 Strikes from the reversing Personnel moving / working at site ,supervisor, 5 5 25 MEAS TC, BM, O, S 1 2 2
URES
vehicles used for shifting inspector, Traffic
leveling
sand / controller / banks man, property PM,CM

Refer attachment
2 Over turning of equipment’s Personnel in proximity, banks man , supervisor 4 5 20 O,BM,PM,CM 1 2 2
3 Dust exposure ,property
Personnel in proximity, 5 4 20 O,S,,PM CM 1 2 2
4 Hydraulic / Pneumatic Personnel in proximity, contamination of 4 4 16 PI,O,PM,CM 1 2 2
5 failures in
Burying of equipment
construction ground,
Material lying in theproperty
area of back filling 5 4 20 BM,S,PM,CM 1 2 2
6 material
White finger Vibrate roller operator 5 4 20 PI,PM,CM 1 2 2

Risk Rating Likelihood Risking Rating The above risk assessment

5 4 3 2 1 Severity has been briefed an fully
understood

5 25 20 15 10 5 5 Major Injury leading to fatality Name Designatio

Signat
4 20 16 12 8 4 n re
3 15 12 9 6 3
2 10 8 6 4 2 4 LTA leading to Hospitalization
Severity

1 5 4 3 2 1 3 Major Injury Pollution / Damage

2 Minor / Pollution/ Damage/Loss
1 Injury / Low Damage / Loss
9 or more = Unacceptable Risk Likelihood
Risk Rating = S x L= R 5 Extremely high probability
4 High Likely
Risk Assessment briefed by 3 Likely
Name Rajesh Date 9/12/13 2 Possible
Signature Time 08.55 1 Never /Very Unlikely

PI: Plant in charge PM: Project Manager, CM: Construction Manager, SE: Site engineer, S: Supervisor, O: Operator, BM: Banks
man, SK: Store keeper

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HAZARD
1. Strike from the reversing
vehicles used for shifting
sand levelling
2. Over turning of equipment
3. Dust Exposure
4. Hydraulic/Pneumatic
failures in equipment used
for levelling(shovel)
5. Burying of construction
material
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CONTROL MEASURES
a) All lifting equipment to be barricaded to restrict personnel
approach.
b) Stand by man to be provided. Appropriate signage to be in
place.
c) Adequate lighting and suitable weather conditions to be
ensured.
d) Proper coordination between the rigger and the operator the
lifting equipment by means of suitable communication devices.
e) Avoid blind spots for the operator at the workplace as far as
reasonably practicable.
f) Traffic control marshal shall be provided to monitor and
control all the construction vehicles / equipment entering and
moving at site.
g) All the workmen involved and in proximity to be attentive.
h) Workmen mobbing over the work place to be avoided.
i) Pure coordination to be maintained among the workmen on
ground and the equipment / vehicle/ truck.
a) Suitable and safe acceleration shall be maintained during job
execution.
b) Ensure the operator is competent.
c) Maintain the speed limit applicable to the ground level
mentioned in manufactures instruction
d) Ensured that proper and periodical maintenance is carried out.
a) Water to be sprayed throughout the vehicle and working
accesses.
b) Suitable equipment (with inbuilt dust controlling system) to be
used.
c) Designated / enclosed area for loading / unloading of
materials.
d) Provide proper PPE for the workers in the designated area.
a) Suitable and reliable equipment’s to be used.
b) Ensure regular maintenance by trained personnel.
c) Ensure routine inspection by competent personnel prior to
use.
d) DM Licensed and experienced operator to be deployed to avoid
any sort of accidents / struck / hits.
a) Before commencing the work ensure that unwanted
construction materials are removed from the backfilling area
b) Ensure proper stacking of usable materials and appropriate
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signage in near proximity.

c) Trained personnel to be assigned for such activities. ( Operators
and banks men / riggers )
d) Inspections to be carried out by competent personnel to check
the area, is clear for backfilling and compaction

6. White Finger a) Suitable and good condition vibrators subjected to pre-job

checkup shall be used.
b) Job rotation and appropriate PPE to be provided to the
workmen engaged.
c) Mechanical vibrators to be preferred as far as reasonably
practicable.

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