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Method Statement
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METHOD STATEMENT

MS – Sasolburg Road Maintenance – Sasol Midlands Site

Client: Ratamang Civils

PO 112799

Name Designation Signature Date

Compiled By
Mikaeel Apollis Site Agent 03/02/2023

Name Designation Signature Date

Reviewed By
Fabio Bento Contract Manager 06/02/2023

Name Designation Signature Date

Approved By

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Method Statement
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction and Scope ....................................................................................................... 3

2. Applicable Specifications and Standards ............................................................................ 3
3. Resources ........................................................................................................................... 3
4. Roles and Responsibilities .................................................................................................. 4
5. Potential Quality Risks ........................................................................................................ 5
6. Sequence of Construction ................................................................................................... 5
7. Safety Notes........................................................................................................................ 6
8. Required Documentation .................................................................................................... 7
9. Drawings ............................................................................................................................. 7

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Method Statement
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1. Introduction and Scope

The purpose of this document is to describe the working procedure of laying asphalt in the
road reserve in Sasol Midlands site, at safe and acceptable standard. The area for
asphalting is near the Midlands Chlorine Plant, along Acetylene Road.

Figure 1: Proposed working area

2. Applicable Specifications and Standards

 Bophelong Quality Standards ISO 9001: 2015

 Sasol Quality Specifications SP-20-06 rev.2
 South African Bureau of Standards SABS
 Standard SA Specifications for Road and Bridge Works COTO (2020)
 Sasol Life Saving Rules (LSRs)

3. Resources

Manpower Plant Equipment Material

Site Agent TLB SS60 Emulsion
Site Supervisor Tipper Truck Asphalt Medium (5% R.A.)
SHE Officer Hand Tools Construction Water
SHE Representatives Water Buckets
Unskilled Labour

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4. Roles and Responsibilities

Designation Key Responsibilities

Responsible for the implementation of works, and monitoring of works in
accordance to the method statement.
Responsible to ensure that all members of the team is adequately trained
Site Agent
and competent to perform their tasks
Responsible to report all unsafe acts and rectify them before work
commences.
Responsible for carrying out the works in accordance to the method
statement and task risk assessment.
Responsible to carry out works in a safe, controlled manner that does not
endanger any of the labour and surrounding persons.
Responsible for permit sign off and go-ahead before any work
Site Supervisor
commences. No Purchase Order = No work
Responsible to complete PTRA, sign off and communicate approved
PTRA with the labour team.
Responsible to hold at critical quality points to allow for QA inspections.
Responsible to report all unsafe acts and rectify unsafe behaviours.
Responsible for drafting Over-arching Task Risk Assessment (TRA) and
Safe Working Procedure (SWP).
Responsible for conducting / facilitating training as required on site
SHE Officer / SHE
Responsible to conduct regular visits to site to identify unsafe behaviours.
Representatives
Responsible to check if all documentation is in place and up-to-date.
Responsible to issue PPE that is suitable to the task.
Responsible to report all unsafe acts and rectify unsafe behaviours.
To perform all work instructed to them in a safe manner.
Responsible to wear the correct PPE.
Labour Team Responsible to report any unsafe working conditions on site.
Responsible to understand and be aware of risks and mitigation
measures communicated within the TRIC and TRA.

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5. Potential Quality Risks

Settlement prone areas due to incorrect / inadequate base compaction

Failure to tack properly, leading to separation of asphalt from the layer
Poor Asphalt finish due to cold asphalt temperature
Poor Asphalt finish due to inadequate compaction
Improper binding of asphalt to layerworks due to high base moisture content
Overuse / Underuse of asphalt due to inconsistent base layerworks level

6. Sequence of Construction

The sequence of events for excavations is given below:

Critical Responsible
Sequence of Activities
Step? Person
All members to be on-boarded, according to Sasol safety induction procedures, with
fingerprint vetting from the South Clock Permit Office.

All team members to be deemed medically fit, and to be in possession of a medical

Site Agent
limitations card.
0 Y SHE Officer
All team members to undergo small plant training if required by the job. Team Members

All drivers and operators to be in possession of valid driver’s licenses and competency
certificates.

All members to be briefed about the scope of works, and to be well versed with the
Method Statement, SWP and PTRA. Site Agent
1 Y SHE Officer
Task Executer is responsible for completing and communicating the PTRA with the team.
Team Members
No work is to begin unless the PTRA is complete.

Ensure that the Base layer has been approved, and is free from any defects. Dips are to
QA Officer
2 be taken on the prepared layerworks to ensure that the top of base level is 40mm below Y
Team Members
the final road level. Base dip sheet is to be signed by the Client before starting work.

QA Officer
3 Perform surface preparation by removing any debris / dust accumulated, with brooms. Y
Team Members

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Apply a light sprinkling of water to break the surface tension. Make use of water QA Officer
4 Y
sprayers, bottles, or a water bowser with nozzles. Take care not to over water the layer. Team Members

Apply the SS60 coating as per the required application rate dictated by the specification
5 Y Team Members
– Ensure that the entire area is covered sufficiently.

Perform a weather check before asphalting – check ambient temperature and weather
QA Officer
6 conditions. The asphalt temperature should be 120 degrees Celsius or above when Y
Team Members
placed on site.

Begin to place the asphalt at a typical spread rate of 1ton per 10m2. Ensure that enough
7 Y Team Members
material has been placed before compaction begins

Begin to compact the asphalt to its final shape, using a vibratory roller. Make use of
light water sprays to aid the cooling process to allow the asphalt to stiffen in place once QA Officer
8 Y
it is fully compacted. Compaction ceases when there is a flat uniform surface with no Team Members
loose stones or blemishes.

7. Safety Notes

Safety notes to be aware of:

 No work is to be done without a valid Purchase Order.

 No work is to be done without the discussion and sign-off of the PTRA.
 No work should be done in the absence of the Task Executer (site supervisor)
 All documents of note (excavation permits, TRA, competencies etc.) should be kept
locally in the supervisor’s file on site.
 Ensure that there are no significant gaps in the barricading to prevent any unauthorized
access to works.
 Place adequate signage to inform members of the plant that construction is taking place.
 Take regular breaks and hydrate frequently, due to the strenuous nature of the task.
Portable 20L jugs will be provided for the labour teams to allow for frequent water-
drinking if there is no available drinking water.
 All persons are to always adhere to minimum PPE requirements - hard hats, goggles
and safety gloves, or as required by the task.
 Housekeeping is to be performed regularly – no littering, and frequent stockpiling and
cleaning of the workspace is required.

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8. Required Documentation

 PTRA document
 Method Statement
 Quality Assurance Documents
 Safety checklists
 Excavation Permit
 Tool/Equipment certificates
 Training Competency Certificates
 Toolbox Talks

9. Drawings

 To be included, where applicable.

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