CLIENT CONSULTANT CONTRACTOR
Abu Dhabi Municipality Al Ryum Cont. & Gen. Transp. Est.
PROJECT: REHABILITATE THE PARKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE IN ABUDHABI MAINLAND PHASE-6
Doc no.: ARC/209/5/MSTRA/001 Date: 21/12/2014, Rev-00 Page 1 of 5
Method Statement for
The Protection Of Existing ADSSC Pipeline(Work Order No:3)
SIGNATURE OF THE DESIGNATED PERSON
0 27-Feb-24 Issue for Approval
Prepared By Reviewed By
Approved By
Rev Date Description Project Construction
Project Manager
Engineer Manager
DOCUMENT REVISION
CLIENT CONSULTANT CONTRACTOR
Abu Dhabi Municipality Al Ryum Cont. & Gen. Transp. Est.
PROJECT: REHABILITATE THE PARKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE IN ABUDHABI MAINLAND PHASE-6
Doc no.: ARC/209/5/MSTRA/001 Date: 21/12/2014, Rev-00 Page 2 of 5
1. Scope:
This method statement outlines the procedures to be followed in the Pipeline
crossing the existing utilities of ADSSC
This to ensure that crossing water supply to the existing pipelines and related
activities are executed safely and in accordance with Protection of Existing pipes
and with all quality assurance/control activities are conducted in a systematic
manner, works are inspected and conformance is verified and documented. There
shall be a clear cover of 0.70m from the existing pipe to the new pipeline.
2. Scope Of Work
The scope of work covers the WORK PERMIT FOR THE CROSSING THE EXISTING
UTILITIES.
3. References:
Contract Specifications
Contract Drawings
Project Quality Plan
Inspection and Test Plan
Health and Safety Plan.
4. Definitions
QA : Quality Assurance
QC : Quality Control
MS : Method Staterment
PQP : Project Quality Plan
ITP : Inspection & Test Plan
ITA : Independent Testing Agency
5. Responsibilities
Project Engineer - Responsible for overall production quality, program,
planning, surveying, testing, safety and coordination.
Surveyor - Responsible for the accurate setting out of the works.
General Foreman – Responsible for assigning tasks to foreman for arranging
plant,
schedules and supervision.
CLIENT CONSULTANT CONTRACTOR
Abu Dhabi Municipality Al Ryum Cont. & Gen. Transp. Est.
PROJECT: REHABILITATE THE PARKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE IN ABUDHABI MAINLAND PHASE-6
Doc no.: ARC/209/5/MSTRA/001 Date: 21/12/2014, Rev-00 Page 3 of 5
Foreman - Responsible for assigning tasks to the chargehand, operators and
labourers.
QA/QC Engineer – Responsible for ensuring quality and accuracy of the
excavation in accordance with the acceptable criteria.
6. Recourses
Foreman
Surveyor
Rod man chainman
Charge hands
Plumbers
Electricians
Spotter excavator
Rigger
Laborer
Mechanical fitters
Machine operators
6.1Specialized Tools/Equipments
“Bob Cat” front-end loader
Flat-bed Truck
“JCB”, Backhoe
Hand shovel
Crowbar and timber
Pipe saws
Welding machine
Shade structure for welding machine
Power driven and manually operated pressure pumps for testing
Glycerin filled pressure gauges
Gate valves
Blank Flanges- end capping air release valves and check valves
6.2PPE LISTS
Gloves
Overalls with Company emblem
High visibility safety jacket
Safety Shoes
Protective Helmets
Safety goggles
CLIENT CONSULTANT CONTRACTOR
Abu Dhabi Municipality Al Ryum Cont. & Gen. Transp. Est.
PROJECT: REHABILITATE THE PARKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE IN ABUDHABI MAINLAND PHASE-6
Doc no.: ARC/209/5/MSTRA/001 Date: 21/12/2014, Rev-00 Page 4 of 5
6.3 Materials (as per approved Material)
UPVC pipes
HDPE pipes
EPDM Gasket Rings
UPVC Solvent Welded Fittings.
UPVC Pipe Lubricant
UPVC Pipe Solvent Cement
UPVC Pipe Cleaner
Detectable Warning Tape
6.4 Sub Contractor
Nil
7.0 Method
Before the Commencement of the work, all necessary permits and NOC for the
execution of this job shall be taken
In Toolbox talk training Method Statement and TRA will be briefed to the
workforce and supervisors before starting the activities.
Site drawing, MS & TRA will be attached with the permit and will be made
available in the work location
Prepare the Shop Drawings and submit to the Client for approval prior to starting
any excavation works. Dig permit required from Authority shall be obtained
before excavation. Note: Only the drawings marked as approved “Issued
for Construction” are allowed to be used by the Site Staff.
Execute survey and Layout the levels of existing pipes and utilities.
Prior to the excavation the underground utilities will be verified by the as built
and client layout drawing.
The estimated excavation width shall be 1.5m and the depth of excavation shall
be maximum 3 to 5 m to the required invert level of pipe bedding.
Excavation shall be widened to provide working space for construction. The
bottom and pipe bedding shall be trimmed and compacted.
Existing ADSSC pipelines lines shall be protected in case it is very near crossing
to the water line and as per the details shown in the attached drawings.
The existing pipes shall be protected during the excavation by means of supports
from bottom or hanging supports by use of I beam placed crossing to the
excavation.
Excavated materials to be stacked minimum 650mm away from the trench
excavation.
Backfill the pipeline and chamber area.
CLIENT CONSULTANT CONTRACTOR
Abu Dhabi Municipality Al Ryum Cont. & Gen. Transp. Est.
PROJECT: REHABILITATE THE PARKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE IN ABUDHABI MAINLAND PHASE-6
Doc no.: ARC/209/5/MSTRA/001 Date: 21/12/2014, Rev-00 Page 5 of 5
7. Safety
All Personal Protective Equipment used for the work force will be selected
based on the findings from the risk assessment and will be effectively man-
aged.
Adequate information, instruction and training will be provided to all personnel
involved with the work on the wearing and use of Personal Protective Equip-
ment.
The pipe laying crew will adhere to safety measures to be followed prior, dur-
ing and after the laying by wearing safety helmet, safety shoes, and providing
safety tape to isolate the area of excavation.
Adequate barricades, warning lights or signs to safeguard traffic in the imme-
diate area of the pipe laying operations will be installed.
The pipe laying area will be cleared of any obstructions.
All personnel will be outside the swing area of the excavator.
No attempt will be made to pipe lay in strong wind where control of the ele-
ment may be lost.
In the case of accidents on site or any near-misses, the incident will be repor-
ted immediately to the Safety Officer and further necessary arrangements
made.
Tool box talk will be conducted regularly..
8. Enclosure
Risk assessment
