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CLIENT Uisce Eireann
CONTRACT TITLE Cahir Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade
CONTRACT NUMBER 1011-000117
OPERATING UNIT Murphy Process Engineering
METHOD STATEMENT
Cofferdam Construction – Clarifier Works
CAHIR WWTP UPGRADE
Vera Almeda Joel Pinney Nick Creed Uisce Eireann / RPS
Project Manager HSQE Advisor Civils Site Manager Client / Clients Representative
October 2023 October 2023 October 2023 October 2023
ACCEPTED BY CLIENT
AUTHOR REVIEWER APPROVER
(if applicable)
DOCUMENT No. CAH-MPE-XX-ZZ-MS-Z-0007
CURRENT REVISION CURRENT STATUS CODE SECURITY CLASSIFICATION
C02 S3 Official
REVISION HISTORY
REVISION STATUS CODE DATE REVISION DESCRIPTION
P01 S3 27/10/2023 Issued for Review/Comment
P02 S3 31/10/2023 Appendix D updated with methodology from Ward Pilling
C01 S3 09/11/2023 Addressing Comments
C02 S3 20/11/2023 Updated method of work and RA’s
C03 S3 23/02/2024 Updated to include backfilling process – 5.3
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Controlled Copy Distribution List

CONTROLLED
JOB TITLE
COPY NO.
01 Contractor’s Representative
02 Civils Site Manager
03 Project Manager
04 Site Engineer
05 Safety Advisor
06 Quality Manager
07 Subcontractors
08 Irish Water/RPS
09
10
11
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Contents
1 Introduction – Scope of Works 4

2 Reference Documents 4
3 Pre-commencement Requirements 4
3.1 General Pre-commencement Requirement 4
4 Resources – Plant and Labour 5
5 Methodology 5
5.1 General 5
5.2 Delivery and Offloading of Sheet piles. 6
5.3 Cofferdam Construction 8
6 Programme 12
7 Quality 12
8 Safety 12
9 Environmental 12
10 Safety & Environmental Checklist 13
11 Appendices 15
11.1 Appendix A – Risk Assessment: Cofferdam Construction - Phase 1 15
11.2 Appendix B – Site Location Map 21
11.3 Appendix C – Site Entrance 23
11.4 Appendix D– Preliminary Temporary Works Design from Ward and Method Statement 24
11.5 Appendix E – Edge Protection 25
12 Sign Off Sheet 26
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1 Introduction – Scope of Works

This Risk Assessment & Method Statement (RAMS), describes the works and associated risks, whilst carrying
out cofferdam construction works for the future Clarifier Area.
The scope of works outlined in this Risk Assessment & Method Statement, are as follows:
• Works area/ storage preparation;
• Delivery, offloading & stacking of sheet piles;
• Installation & removal of sheet piles (Subcontractor RAMS);
• Excavation and dewatering;
• Pipework install – 200mm Sludge Outlet and 200mm Inlet from Splitter Chamber.
2 Reference Documents
Reference should be made to the following documents, when reading this method statement:
• Construction Stage Health and Safety Plan;
• Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP);
• Project Quality Plan;
• Contract Drawings;
• Utility Drawings;
• Project Emergency Plan – including rescue procedure for works in cofferdam.
• Shay Murtagh Method Statement for installing precast tank to be issued separately.
• Murphy RAMS Pipework and Ducting Install
• Method Statement from Ward Piling – Appendix D – Steel Sheet Piling Works
3 Pre-commencement Requirements
3.1 General Pre-commencement Requirement
1. All management and operatives will attend a site induction, and will have completed the relevant training
programmes;
2. All operatives will be briefed on the contents of this risk assessment & method statement (RAMS) for the
works to be undertaken, and they will sign to confirm they fully understand its contents
3. Any permits required for the works will be issued, briefed, signed onto by the work team and strictly
adhered to during the works;
4. A Point of Work Risk Assessment (POWRA) shall be carried out at the place of work, immediately prior
to commencement of the works, with the operatives at the start of each shift, and they will all sign to
confirm they fully understand its contents;
5. Any additional hazards raised, will be noted on the Point of Work Risk Assessment, and control measures
put in place, prior to the works commencing;
6. If the conditions change significantly at the place of work, then the Point of Work Risk Assessment will
either be revised, or a new Point of Work Risk Assessment will be carried out;
7. A copy of the RAMS and a daily Point of Work Risk Assessment, will be retained at the place of work for
the following reasons;
• For reference by the work team;
• Briefing additional man power;
• Audit purposes.
8. Upon completion of the shift, the relevant daily Point of Work Risk Assessment and any permits will be
closed out, and will be passed to the Murphy Safety Adviser for filing;
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9. All necessary consents will be applied for by the engineer, and once received the works shall commence;
10. This document will make reference to other RAMS if applicable, before the commencement of the works;
11. Documents to be issued prior to the commencement of the works, include but are not limited to:
a. AF1 / AF2;
b. All associated internal Murphy Permits for working (SHESQ);
c. Rescue Plan (SHESQ);
d. Emergency Procedures (SHESQ)
4 Resources – Plant and Labour

The following is a non-exhaustive list of the plant and labour resources, required to deliver the works, as detailed
in this method statement:
Plant / Equipment Company Work Activity Labour / Discipline

1. CAT Scan & Genny Murphy Group CAT & Genny Survey Murphy Engineer
2. Wheeled Excavator Murphy Group Sheet Piling Works Murphy Operatives
3. 60 t Crane ECCH Unloading Sheet Piles Contract Lift
4. Excavator & Movax Hammer Ward Piling Sheet Piling Works Operatives
5. Hand tools Murphy Group Sheet Piling Works Operatives
6. Edge Protection and Access Altrad Services Safe Access to Cofferdam Operatives
7. Fencing/Cones Murphy Group Work Area Segregation Operatives
8. Work Vehicle Murphy Group Sheet Piling Works Operatives

Sheet Piling
9. Generator Murphy Group Operatives
Works/Dewatering
10. 3t mini digger Murphy Group Excavation within cofferdam Operatives
5 Methodology
5.1 General
1. All works will be carried out in accordance with the contents, of this method statement & risk assessment;
2. The works as detailed in this method statement, will be carried out under the supervision of the Murphy
construction manager / site foreman / site engineer;
3. Works area’s will be established and demarcated as deemed necessary by the MIL site management
team. Suitable timber skids will be cut as required.
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5.2 Delivery and Offloading of Sheet piles.

Murphy will assess the weather conditions prior to Lifting Operations commencing.
1. Murphy Plant will supply the sheet piles to be used for the construction of the cofferdam around the new
Clarifier area.
2. Delivery lorries will arrive at the entrance to the wastewater treatment works and be directed to the
laydown areas as indicated in the sketch – Piling Works Layout Plan - included in the next Page.
3. Delivery trucks will be positioned at an off loading location, on the site as deemed necessary by the site
foreman. Trucks to be directed by a competent person;
4. A 60 t CRANE from ECCH will have been taken on to site and positioned prior to arrival. The crane will
be directed to the required position as indicated in the layout provided and be positioned on suitable hard
standing, and set up as the manufacturer’s recommendations and the lift plan requirements.
5. An exclusion zone will be implemented and can be maintained by a spotter during lifting operations. A lift
plan will be put in place to cover all lifting operations. A POWRA and a specific toolbox on Lift Operations
will be completed prior to this activity.
6. Prior notice will be given to the Operations team and no site activities are scheduled for this date.
7. During this activity, there will limited access to the Site and a dedicated observer on Site.
8. All straps will be removed from the load, each individual bundle will be slung as deemed suitable by the
slinger/signaller. Tag lines will be utilised as required to control the load when it is suspended in the air;
9. The load will be pinched to ensure the load is suitably balanced. The load will then be lifted and slued into
the required position and lowered to the ground;
10. The load will be positioned on timber skids and lifting equipment removed;
11. The steps detailed above will be repeated until all bundles have been off loaded;
12. Once all the bundles have been removed, the lorry will be turned and directed off site;
13. A R Duck will be used to move the sheet piles around site as required. Sheet piles will be separated using
an excavator/fork attachment. Once the bundles have been split, they will be suitably slung as required
by the slinger/signaller. Smaller bundles or single sheet piles, will be moved around site as required by
the R Duck and positioned on timber skids.
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5.3 Cofferdam Construction

Ward Piling will be used to install & remove the sheet piles to the required depths. Subcontractor Method
Statement is included in Appendix D. The TWDC is also included in Appendix D In Revision P01 of this document,
we include the Preliminary Temporary Works Design provided by Ward Pilling.
1. Refer to Ward Piling Temporary Works Design for Pile type and design depth and orientation.
2. A specialist dewatering contractor will commence drilling once sheet piles are completed. 2 no. 250
mm wells will be drilled to a depth of 6.5 meters below ground level, lined with 150mm Boode Ecoline
PVC Casing and Screen (Screen to invert level of IL 37228) filled with 3-5mm washed pea gravel
surround.
3. An external generator and control panel will be provided to supply pumping requirements.
Please refer to sketches below for proposed pump arrangement and for outfall setup. Pumps sizes to
be confirmed once wells are completed and dewatering contractor will insert test pumps to confirm
flows. All flushing and testing of wells will be pumped back in within the perimeters of the cofferdam.
Water Sample will be taken to check turbidity levels of water.
4. Altrad to provide access point and handrails for edge protection – this detail will be forwarded for
review on the next revision of this RAMS and included in Appendix E.
5. Refer to Emergency Plan for the Cofferdam rescue procedure.
6. Excavation works (Phase 1) to commence with 16t R Duck. Excavation materials loaded directly onto
trucks. Phase 1 of excavation will achieve an invert level of I.L. 38095.
7. At this point, ground conditions will be assessed and once these have been determined to be
suitable, a 3t mini digger will be used to excavate to the cone area in the centre – I.L. 36928.
8. An oxygen monitor will be hung next to the excavator to measure the content of oxygen whilst
excavating within the cofferdam. The operator is required to work for 30 minutes then switch off the
machine for a period of 10 minutes to allow the area to fully naturally ventilate. Works may resume
for another 30 minutes followed by a 10 minute rets period. This is to be repeated for the entire
excavation time within the tank. If the oxygen monitor alarm sounds the operator is to leave the tank
immediately via the provided access stairs switching off the machinery in the process. Top man to be
present for the duration of the machine working period to raise the alarm if an emergency situation
arises.
9. A layer of blinding will be poured using a 24m concrete boom pump to form the base of precast
manhole diameter – internal measurement > 2.5 meters to facilitate Shay Murtagh cone section. Hi-
ab to be used to insert manhole into position.
10. 200 mm sludge outlet pipework and 200 mm inlet pipework from Splitter chamber will be installed, an
air test will be completed to conform integrity of the pipelines. A dumpy / laser level will be used to
ensure the correct level is obtained. Pipework will be set out by the site engineer in line with the
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design drawings. Levels and falls will be marked on pins on site to provide a reference guide for the
setting out of the base.
11. Both lines to be backfilled with approved materials. Refer to Pipework RAMS. Both pipes to stop 200
mm from sheet piles and finished with blank plates and put a void fill at pipe end.
12. Area to be prepared for Shay Murtagh’s permanent base. Concrete blinding will be pumped using a
concrete pump and levelled off using a grade laser with levels set to suit the underside of the new
clarifier concrete base.
13. A flexible 25mm material to be installed on sheet piles prior to concrete base pour.
14. Backfilling of the clarifier will be carried out by a 1.5t mini excavator and 900mm compact roller.
Access will be provided by overfilling predetermined point between the sheet piles and the tank to
enable pedestrian/walking access on the southerly site and plant access on the Northern side.
Further loads of SR21 T0 material will be placed with the rubber duck where required and spread
with the excavator. An operative will remain top side to reverse in delivery trucks and bank the rubber
duck. Operatives will wear an 02 Monitor, should the alarm sound, all personnel must evacuate the
area. Machinery will be required to shut down every 30 minutes to allow the area to naturally
ventilate.
Once spread to a depth of 150mm each layer is compacted/rolled.
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Illustrative sketch of dewatering well:
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Schematic of proposed dewatering arrangement:
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6 Programme
These works are due to commence on the 01st November 2023, and will continue from thereon, as detailed in the
overall construction programme for the project.
7 Quality
All works will be carried out in accordance with Company Quality Procedures and the Employers Requirements.
8 Safety
All works will comply with the Safety Health & Welfare at Work Act 2005, and all other relevant safety legislation,
and in accordance with the Construction Stage Health & Safety Plan.
On a daily basis, the site foreman or a designated person, shall complete a Safe Plan of Action / Point of Work
Risk Assessment. This SPA / POW shall be briefed to all under their control.
Safety shall be promoted by induction and training. All site personnel including sub-contractors, will hold a Safe
Pass Card and Manual Handling, or their entry to site will be forbidden.
All works shall be carried out in a safe and satisfactory manner, using approved certified plant and equipment.
A qualified First Aider shall be present on site during the construction works.
All personnel will be required to wear PPE for the particular works which they undertake, and as a minimum Hard
Hats, Safety Gloves, Safety Glasses, Hi-Visible Jackets or Vests and Steel Toe Cap Boots will be worn.
Notices of the works will be issued to adjoining occupiers, informing them of the nature and timing of the works
outside their properties.
The site entrance, access road, works areas, signs, cones and barriers will be maintained in a clean and tidy
condition.
9 Environmental
Works shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP).
Murphy Group will ensure that relevant permits, licenses’ or consents are in place, and their requirements briefed,
to those carrying out the activity before works commence.
Murphy supervision will monitor the noise, dust, vibration, & water associated with these activities. Should any
significant issues be observed, they will contact the Construction Manager and agree measures to be taken to
address them.
Daily visual checks of all site plant and vehicles shall be made, for leakage of fuel or oils. Leaks shall be rectified
immediately, or the item removed from site and replaced.
Fuels, oils, greases and hydraulic fluids shall be stored in bunded containers.
25 litre emergency spill kits shall be available at all times. All spills will be dealt with promptly, and reported to
Murphy site management.
Any waste generated, shall be managed in accordance with the Site Waste Management Plan.
All environmental incidents and non-conformances, shall be dealt with and reported in accordance with the
Construction Environmental Management Plan and the Murphy Procedure – Accidents and Incidents.
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10 Safety & Environmental Checklist

Fall Protection Measures
(Where work at height • N/A

cannot be eliminated –
consider both Personnel &
Materials)
Hazardous Substances
(Attach MSDS if required)
Dangerous
Irritant Respiratory Corrosive Toxic to the Oxidising Flammable Explosive
Hazard Environment
Applicable NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO
• Laydown area for sheetpiles adjacent to the works area

Storage Arrangements
• Point of Work Risk Assessment;

Permits to Work
• Permit to Break Ground
Testing and • N/A

Commissioning
SWLs
• N/A
Other:
Safety Boots Hard Hat Safety Gloves Hearing Eye Respiratory
Protection Protection Protection
1. Hi-Viz
Personal Protective Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Yes
Equipment required
2. Coveralls
No
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Emergency Procedures • Please refer to the onsite emergency procedures on the notice boards, these are
communicated at the site induction.
Name of on-site First Aider Nick Creed Vera Almeda
First Aid Box location • Site Office
Location of nearest Hospital • Clonmel regional hospital
• Canteen, drying room and toilet facilities are available on site.

• Hand sanitiser and washing facilities available on-site.
Welfare Requirements
Services to be supplied
by Others
• N/A
Other information &

comments
• N/A
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11 Appendices
11.1 Appendix A – Risk Assessment: Cofferdam Construction - Phase 1
No Hazards Risk Persons at Risk Risk Control Measures Residual Risk Further actions
Rating (RR) rating
List what could cause harm from this activity e.g. List what the List who might Decide level of For each hazard, list the measures you will be Decide level of Note any further
working at height, trip hazard, fire, etc. outcomes be harmed and risk without your taking to minimise the risk identified e.g. risk once all your actions here.
could be e.g. how controls in place appointing competent persons, training controls are in
slips, trips, (see below) received, planning, use of personal protective place (see below)
falls, equipment, provision of first aid, etc.
electrocution,
burns etc.
L x S = RR L x S =RR
Ref ORA 04 - Manual Handling
All staff trained in safe Manual Handling.

General lifting restricted to tools and
equipment. If the load is heavy or awkward, a
Operatives, more detailed Manual Handling Assessment
Manual Handling: lifting, carrying, handling of Injuries,
1 Site staff, 2x1=2 will be completed. Mechanical aids will be 1x1=1
equipment & materials. strains provided and used, to lift and move all loads, if
Contractors. practicable, to remove the need to handle
manually. Training in the use of mechanical
aids will be provided. Training in Manual
Handling Techniques where the need for
Manual Handling cannot be eliminated.
All materials, tools & equipment to be properly

Slips, sited in the designated work area, or stored in a
Operatives, designated storage area.
Trips,
2 Housekeeping Site staff, 2x1=2 Work area to be of adequate size for the task, 1x1=1
Fall injuries, equipment and materials required.
Contractors
Collision Maintain sufficient working space for safe
access and egress.
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Tools checked and maintained in good

Injury, Operatives, condition.
3 Use of Tools strains, Site staff, 2x2=4 Competent trained operatives. 1x2=2
eye injury. Contractors. Use appropriate tools for the task.
Use of appropriate PPE.
Only skilled and trained operatives to use

Cut or crush power tools.
to body limbs, Priority Operatives are only allowed to use
Noise emitted drilling rig.
Use of Power Tools: from power General All operatives to be inducted onto the Cahir
tools, Operatives, WWTP project, and to be briefed on the
4 Consaw, 4 x 4 = 16 1x4=4
Wood splinter Machine contents of this method statement.
Skillsaw,
piercing eyes/ Drivers All equipment to be in good working condition,
Kango.
skin and have all the safety guardrails in place.
Vibration from Correct PPE to be worn at all times:
use of tools Hard hat, glasses, gloves, hi-vis, steel-toe cap
boots
Mobile Plant:
Only skilled and trained operatives, to operate
plant.
16 Tonne Wheeled Excavator; All operatives to be inducted onto the Cahir
5 Tonne mini digger WWTP project, and to be briefed on the
contents of this method statement.
30t ward piling excavator General
Movax Hammer Operatives, All plant to be in good working condition, and
Collision with have all the safety guardrails in place.
5 Drilling Rig other plant or Machine 4 x 4 = 16 1x4=4
24m Concrete boom pump site personnel Drivers Correct PPE to be worn at all times:
Hard hat, glasses, gloves, hi-vis, steel-toe cap
1.5 ton excavator Site personnel boots.
900mm Roller
Work areas to be segregated using signs,
cones, barriers, etc.
Concrete boom pump to be operated by

Delivery trucks
subcontract personnel only.
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Hoses to be checked for correct connections

prior to use.
Concrete wagon to be backed towards hopper

by banksman, no other personnel to be in the
vicinity of reversing trucks. Banksman to remain
in eyesight on concrete wagon driver.
Washout to be carried out by pump operator

and blown onto concrete washout.
Ensure stabilisers of pump are level, check

ground conditions prior to set up.
No works included within this method

statement, require any works adjacent to the
river Suir
Site Staff All site personnel to stay 5 meters away the

6 Working adjacent to open tanks Drowning 3 x 5 = 15 edge of the existing Clarifier Tank. 1x5=5
Site Operatives
Signage to be erected to warn personnel of
deep water.
Always wear gloves while working.

Fever.
Wash hands after work, and before eating.
Chills. Site Staff
7 Weils Disease (Leptospirosis) 3X3=9 Always protect cuts & brazes using plasters. 1 X 3 =3
Aches. Site Operatives
Keep work areas clean & tidy, and all rubbish to
Headaches.
be kept in designated skips.
An exclusion zone to be set up around area,

where lifting is being carried out.
Lifting Operations: Crush injuries A specific Lift Plan to be compiled by the

Storage Containers from Appointed Person.
8 Office units Site Operatives 3 x 5 = 15 1x5=5
suspended Only certified plant and lifting equipment to be
Mini excavator loads used during lifting operations.
Equipment
All fixed lifting points on components to be
checked & signed off.
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Ensure rescue equipment is accessible at all

times.
Area being excavated to be scanned by Murphy

Engineer using CAT & Genny.
Existing utility/ service drawings & GPR

drawings, to be checked for the presence of any
Service underground services.
9 Underground Services Site Operatives 3 x 5 = 15 1x5=5
Strikes Any services in the location of the excavation,
to be marked on the ground using marking
spray.
Permit to Break Ground to be in place prior to

the commencement of the works.
Site Emergency Management Plan to be

implemented.
Chemicals Site operatives,
Working adjacent to the existing wastewater Delineation in place between Ops and Project
10 and Biological 2x4=8 1x4=4
Treatment Plant Site staff Team.
Hazards
Obey the site rules of the existing WWTP, in
the event of an incident.
Site speed limit of 15kph to be adhered by all

construction traffic.
Traffic Management Plan in place.

Collision with Site operatives,
11 Access to construction site through the existing other plant or 3 x 5 = 15 Murphy appointed person to direct all 1x5=5
Wastewater Treatment Plant site personnel Site staff construction traffic, directly into the site through
the dedicated access route – restricted area
during unloading operations.
Separate pedestrian entrance in place.
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TW design for handrail to be in place and

installed as per design. Weekly inspections to
be completed.
Falls into the
tank, fall Only use provided access point. 3 points of
12 injuries, Site operatives 4x5=20 contact with the ladder at all times. 1x5=5
Access/Egress
prevention of Check ladder is secured daily and after each
access/egress use. Highlight defects immediately and prevent
access.
Only trained operatives to operate pumping

equipment.
Exclusion zone to implemented around hopper

area.
Hoses to be run so as to avoid crossing

walkways.
Failure of
hoses, Communication between pump operator,
13 Use of concrete pump working with Site Operatives 3x4=12 concrete delivery truck driver and ground level 1x5=5
pressurised pump operative to be maintained at all times.
equipment
Clips on hoses to be checked prior to pumping
and periodically thereafter.
Exclusion zone to be implemented when

clearing lines of concrete.
Emergency shut off equipment to be

maintained and known to ops.
No cover shall be placed over the cofferdam at

any time. Full natural ventilation to be allowed
to pass over and into the cofferdam, this shall
Build-up of include the installation of handrailing.
14 Working within the cofferdam with an excavator Site operatives 4x5=20 1x5=5
fumes/gases O2 monitor to be placed inside the cofferdam
whilst working. If alarm sounds operator to
switch off machine and exit via access point
immediately.
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Top man to be present whilst machine is in

operation. Top man to raise the alarm if an
emergency situation arises.
30-minute work period with the machine

followed by 10 minutes of machine shut down
to naturally vent area. Repeat until task
completed.
Method statement and Risk assessment to be

reviewed following start of work to ensure that
timings of working periods and shut off periods
are functioning correctly.
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11.2 Appendix B – Site Location Map
Figure 1: Location Map of the Cahir WWTP Site
Figure 2: Location Map of the Cahir WWTP Site works area
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Site Compound
Offices (Golf
Club)
Figure 3 - Site Compound Location & Office Unit Location
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11.3 Appendix C – Site Entrance
Site
Entrance
Figure 6: Location Map of the Cahir WWTP Site Entrance
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11.4 Appendix D– Preliminary Temporary Works Design from Ward and Method Statement
1. TWDC
2. TW DESIGN (EG Consulting Eng)
3. RAMS (Ward Pilling)
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EG Consulting Engineers Ltd,
Bellanascadden,
Coolboy,
Letterkenny,
Co. Donegal
0861024599
23-056 Temporary Works Design
Cahir Waste Water Treatment Works Tipperary
Temporary Works Cofferdam

Installation for Permanent Concrete Tank by Others
Designed By:
EG Consulting Engineers
Date:
30th October 2023
Cahir WWTW Cofferdam TWs Design 23-056
Cofferdam Scope & Design Notes

1
23-056 EG 30th Oct 23 EG 30 Oct 23
CAHIR COFFERDAM SCOPE AND DESIGN NOTES:
Design of cofferdam temporary sheet piling system to facilitate the installation of precast Shay
Murtagh concrete structure at Cahir WWTW.
Base of primary dig proposed at 3.50m below GL, with a localised sloping of dig within cofferdam
for installation of central sump.
Total excavation depth of 3.5m
From IGSL Borehole Log ref: 23137D, the subsoil are reasonable similar in characteristics and
vary in clay make up from silty/gravelly/sandy type clays. With 'N' values ranging from 21-50,
these clays are stiff.
It is proposed to install min 6.6m sheet piles with a 3.1m toe in and cantilevered only.
A 75mm blinding layer to be installed as capping to exposed ground immediately upon reaching
dig level.
CONTRACTOR TO READ ALL DESIGN NOTES INCLUDED IN TW DESIGN PACKAGE.

ALL GROUND CONDITION DATA BASED ON IGSL INVESTIGATION REPORT AND BOREHOLE LOG
CENTRAL SUMP TO BE EXCAVATED LOCALLY WITHIN COFFERDAM. CURRENT

TOE DEPTH DEEMED ACCEPTABLE, HOWEVER, COMMUNICATIONS WITH
ENGINEER AND CLIENT DURING INSTALLATION WORKS REQUIRED TO
ENSURE LOCAL CENTRAL SUMP DIG IS ACCEPTABLE. MODIFICATIONS WILL BE
PROVIDED TO DESIGNS,. AS REQUIRED, IF SITE DISCOVERIES DEEM IT
NECESSARY
Edge protection
by others
0.00m
Gravelly Cobbly Clay (medium dense)
3500
Soft Silty Clay
PU22 Sheet piles

-3.50m
0
00
4
Gravelly Clay (Soft to firm)
Ø1
Murtagh Precast Tank
3100
. .. . .
Sandy Gravelly Clay

(firm)
Silty Gravelly Clay

(Soft to firm)
Gravel (Medium Dense)
Cofferdam Section EG Consulting Engineers Ltd.

Scale 1:50 Bellanascadden, Coolboy, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
Tel: 0861024599 E: egconsultingeng@gmail.com
Cofferdam Plan PROJECT:
Scale 1:100 TIPERARY CIP PROJECTS - CAHIR WWTP.
notes
1. Verifying dimensions. The contractor shall verify against such other

drawings or site conditions as pertain to this part of the work. CLIENT:
WARD PILING
2. Services. Approved openings for services through the structure are
incorporated on the drawing. Any additional openings of a minor CONTRACTOR TO TAKE ALL
nature required by the main contractor or his sub-contractors must NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS TO PROP
be submitted on a drawing for approval before work commences.
AND BRACE DURING CONSTRUCTION TITLE:
3. See architects drawing for details of all insulation, D.P.M. and D.P.C.'s.
4. This drawing must not be scaled physically or electronically. Work to
HEALTH & SAFETY CONSULTANT SHOULD BE
EMPLOYED. CONTRACTOR TO ISSUE METHOD
COFFERDAM LAYOUT AND SECTION,
figured dimensions only. STATEMENT (PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF
ALL WORK) FOR APPROVAL.
5. Blockwork to have a minimum compressive strength of 10.0 N/mm2
at 28 days, mortar type III to be used unless noted otherwise IF FINDINGS ON SITE DIFFER FROM WHAT IS
6. Notice of work commencing SHOWN ON THIS DRAWING, CONTRACTOR TO
Contractor is to contact Engineer prior to start of work on site. CONSULT ENGINEER IMMEDIATELY.
Engineer should be present to access the condition of the existing
structure and/or neighbouring structures. No work to be undertaken SCALE: DATE: DRAWN BY: DRAWING NO.:
without prior consultation with the engineer
CONSTRUCTION AS SHOWN OCT 23 EG 23-056-01
Depth of Dig
10 kN/m²
0m
Medium Dense GRAVEL
1m
2m
Soft CLAY
3m
Depth 3.50m
Soft to Firm CLAY Soft to Firm CLAY
4m
5m
Firm CLAY Firm CLAY
6m
Soft to Firm CLAY Toe 3.08m Soft to Firm CLAY
Sheet Pile Definition

371kNm/m > 0.0kNm/m(Bending Capacity is Adequate)
Sheet Type: PU22(-1)
Allowable Moment = 371.0 kNm/m
Moment of Inertia = 46380.0 cm4/m
Youngs Modulus (E) = 210.0 kN/mm²
Allowable Stress = 180.0 kN/mm²
Section Modulus = 2060.0 cm³/m
Pressure Model: BSC Piling

Load Model: N/A
Support Type: Fixed Earth Toe-In
Designer : EG
EG Consulting Reference: 23-056
Contractor: Ward Piling Date: 30/10/2023
Engineers
Rev: 01
SUMMARY
INPUT
Excavation Depth 3.5 m

Surcharge 10.0 kN/m²
Active Water Depth 3.8 m
Passive Water Depth 3.8 m
Water Density 9.81 kN/m³
Min Fluid Density 5.0 kN/m³
SOIL PROFILE
Depth (m) Soil Name y(kN/m³) y'(kN/m³) C(kN/m²) Ø(°) Ka Kp Kac Kpc delta
0.0 Medium Dense
17.00 10.50 0.00 36.00 0.26 3.85 0.00 0.00 0.00
GRAVEL
2.0 Soft CLAY 17.00 7.00 20.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 0.00
3.5 Soft to Firm CLAY 17.50 7.50 40.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 0.00
5.5 Firm CLAY 18.00 8.00 50.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 0.00
6.5 Soft to Firm CLAY 17.50 7.50 40.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 0.00
7.5 Medium Dense
17.00 10.50 0.00 36.00 0.26 3.85 0.00 0.00 0.00
GRAVEL
8.7 Dense SAND 19.00 11.00 0.00 34.00 0.28 3.54 0.00 0.00 0.00
9.2 Medium Dense
17.00 10.50 0.00 36.00 0.26 3.85 0.00 0.00 0.00
GRAVEL
SOLUTION
DESIGN SOLUTION
Support Type Fixed Earth Support Toe = 3.08 m
Pressure Model BSC Piling method
Passive Softening Applied
Water Balancing Not Applied
SHEET
Sheet Type Z cm³/m I cm4/m Allowable Stress N/mm² Allowable Moment kNm/m
PU22(-1) 2060.00 46380.00 180.00 371.00
DESIGN FORCES Maximum Depth

Soil Pressure 29.5 kN/m² 3.5 m
Current Bending Moment -82.94 kNm/m 4.64 m
Maximum Bending Moment -82.94 kNm/m 4.64 m
Shear Force 128.33 kN 6.03 m
Current Support Details

Depth m Load kN/m
Maximum Support Loads

Depth (m) Load (kN/m)
Designer : EG
Engineers
Rev: 01
Depth
m
0.0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2.0
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
3.0
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
4.0
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
5.0
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9
6.0
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
Frame Information
Designer : EG
Engineers
Rev: 01
Max Pressure 29.5kN/m² Depth =3.5m Max Bending Moment -82.9kNm Depth =4.6m
30 20 10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 -90 -100 -110 -120 -130 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 -90
0.0m 0.0m
1.0m 1.0m
2.0m 2.0m
3.0m 3.0m
4.0m 4.0m
5.0m 5.0m
6.0m 6.0m
7.0m 7.0m
Net Pressures kN/m² Bending Moments kNm.
Max Shear Force 128.3kN Depth =6.0m Max Deflection -8.9mm Depth =0.0m
130 120 110 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 5 0 -5 -10
0.0m 0.0m
1.0m 1.0m
2.0m 2.0m
3.0m 3.0m
4.0m 4.0m
5.0m 5.0m
6.0m 6.0m
7.0m 7.0m
Shear Forces kN Deflections mm
Designer : EG
Engineers
Rev: 01
Max Pressure 29.5kN/m² Depth =3.5m
30 20 10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 -90 -100 -110 -120 -130
0.0m
1.0m
2.0m
3.0m
4.0m
5.0m
6.0m
7.0m
Net Pressures kN/m²
Designer : EG
Engineers
Rev: 01
Max Bending Moment -82.9kNm Depth =4.6m
0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 -90

0.0m
1.0m
2.0m
3.0m
4.0m
5.0m
6.0m
7.0m
Bending Moments kNm.
Designer : EG
Engineers
Rev: 01
Max Shear Force 128.3kN Depth =6.0m
130 120 110 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50

0.0m
1.0m
2.0m
3.0m
4.0m
5.0m
6.0m
7.0m
Shear Forces kN
Designer : EG
Engineers
Rev: 01
Max Deflection -8.9mm Depth =0.0m
5 0 -5 -10
0.0m
1.0m
2.0m
3.0m
4.0m
5.0m
6.0m
7.0m
Deflections mm
Designer : EG
Engineers
Rev: 01
Max Pressure 29.5kN/m² Depth =3.5m
30 20 10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 -90 -100 -110 -120 -130
0.0m
1.0m
2.0m
3.0m
4.0m
5.0m
6.0m
7.0m
Net Pressures kN/m²
Max Bending Moment -82.9kNm Depth =4.6m
0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 -90

0.0m
1.0m
2.0m
3.0m
4.0m
5.0m
6.0m
7.0m
Bending Moments kNm.
Designer : EG
Engineers
Rev: 01
Scheme Specific Notes
Note: Should be read 3.1m
1. This design is based on a “Pre-Driven” method of installation. The PU22 sheets are to be driven to full depth prior
to excavating to include a “toe-in” of 1.3m as shown in design. The sheet piles specified have been selected as a
suitable size and type to suit structural requirements. Further assessment of the soil strata may be required in
order to ascertain the drivability. It may be necessary to use a combination of hammer types and heavier piles to
achieve the full embedment depth as specified in this design. Please note that piling operations using impact or
vibratory hammers can generate large amounts of both noise and ground induced vibrations. It is essential that a
detailed risk assessment is carried out by the contractor in order to assess the effects of piling operations on site
personnel, the general public and adjacent structures / services (see also the residual risk assessment sheet).
2. The temporary works installation has been modelled providing adequate stability at each intermediate installation
stage. No beneficial soil phenomena have been considered to achieve stability during the installation process such
as removal of passive softening of the clay or any form of adhesion/interface friction coefficient.
4. This design includes allowance for the following surcharges. (Note: If the surcharge is not listed below it has not
been considered in this design and should therefore not be within the zone of influence):
a) A uniform surcharge of 10kN/m² at ground level to allow for general site traffic and excavators up to 30Tn
weight working near the excavation.
5. In the interests of design economy, overdig has not been allowed for in the design calculations. The contractor
must therefore ensure that the excavation process is controlled accordingly
6. As soon as the formation level is exposed, it is recommended that blinding concrete should be placed immediately
to prevent degradation of the base. It is recommended that measures are taken to prevent possible uplift due
to groundwater pressure.
7. The contractor should use a suitable “Bond break” medium such as visqueen, between the concrete and sheeting
to aid extraction of equipment.
8. It is the contractor’s responsibility to thoroughly check this temporary works design

submission to ensure that the design brief has been interpreted in accordance with the
contractor’s requirements.
9. It is the contractor’s responsibility to communicate the information contained within this

design to all relevant parties including the site principal designer(s) and temporary works
coordinators where appropriate. It is also the contractor’s responsibility to ensure that this
information is incorporated into site specific method statements and risk assessments.
10. Any significant residual risks remaining after the design process will be documented both on
the relevant page of this design and also on the scheme drawings. It is the contractor’s
responsibility to take steps to reduce these risks to an acceptable level.
11. A fee will be charged for any subsequent revisions to this full design that will require extensive
re-design work.
Scheme Specific Notes
Note: Should be read 3.1m
1. This design is based on a “Pre-Driven” method of installation. The PU22 sheets are to be driven to full depth prior
to excavating to include a “toe-in” of 1.3m as shown in design. The sheet piles specified have been selected as a
suitable size and type to suit structural requirements. Further assessment of the soil strata may be required in
order to ascertain the drivability. It may be necessary to use a combination of hammer types and heavier piles to
achieve the full embedment depth as specified in this design. Please note that piling operations using impact or
vibratory hammers can generate large amounts of both noise and ground induced vibrations. It is essential that a
detailed risk assessment is carried out by the contractor in order to assess the effects of piling operations on site
personnel, the general public and adjacent structures / services (see also the residual risk assessment sheet).
2. The analysis is based on digging to the level required to install the 450x300 RC waler system. Min 7 days must be
allowed prior to further excavation and 21 days prior to fully loading the waler by completing the excavation. The
excavation must not proceed beyond this level until the waler has reached 35N on a cube test result.
3. The temporary works installation has been modelled providing adequate stability at each intermediate installation
stage. No beneficial soil phenomena have been considered to achieve stability during the installation process such
as removal of passive softening of the clay or any form of adhesion/interface friction coefficient.
4. This design includes allowance for the following surcharges. (Note: If the surcharge is not listed below it has not
been considered in this design and should therefore not be within the zone of influence):
a) A uniform surcharge of 10kN/m² at ground level to allow for general site traffic and excavators up to 30Tn
weight working near the excavation.
5. In the interests of design economy, overdig has not been allowed for in the design calculations. The contractor
must therefore ensure that the excavation process is controlled accordingly
6. As soon as the formation level is exposed, it is recommended that blinding concrete should be placed immediately
to prevent degradation of the base. It is recommended that measures are taken to prevent possible uplift due
to groundwater pressure.
7. The contractor should use a suitable “Bond break” medium such as visqueen, between the concrete and sheeting
to aid extraction of equipment.
8. It is the contractor’s responsibility to thoroughly check this temporary works design

submission to ensure that the design brief has been interpreted in accordance with the
contractor’s requirements.
9. It is the contractor’s responsibility to communicate the information contained within this

design to all relevant parties including the site principal designer(s) and temporary works
coordinators where appropriate. It is also the contractor’s responsibility to ensure that this
information is incorporated into site specific method statements and risk assessments.
10. Any significant residual risks remaining after the design process will be documented both on
the relevant page of this design and also on the scheme drawings. It is the contractor’s
responsibility to take steps to reduce these risks to an acceptable level.
11. A fee will be charged for any subsequent revisions to this full design that will require extensive
re-design work.
Residual Risk Schedule
The followings items have been identified as potential residual risks remaining after the design process risk
assessment. Based on the information that we have available, we have allocated each risk a rating number
depending on its potential to cause a problem. Those with a rating of 2, 3 and 4 are highlighted on the scheme
drawing. A further site specific risk assessment must be carried out on these items to assess their importance
and potential consequence and to determine a course of action or monitoring in order to mitigate the risk to
an acceptable level.
Residual Risk Item Risk Rating Key to Risk Rating
Consequences of overdig 2 1 Unlikely to be a problem
Surcharge 2 2 Possible problem
Lack of toe-in 3 3 Probable problem
Groundwater ingress/flooding 2 4 Almost certain to be a problem
Loss of fines 2
Unable to fully pre-drive the sheets 3
Vibration 2
Hard nature of the ground 3
Weight of equipment 2
Hydraulic pre-stressing 3
Notes on possible further mitigation action required at site level.
1. Overdig: In the interests of design economy, overdig has not been allowed for in the design calculations. Specific control
measures should be put in place to ensure that the dig is not allowed to progress beyond the indicated formation level unless
the designer is consulted. Alternatively the design can be redesigned to allow for an overdig allowance.
2. Surcharge: A uniform surcharge of 10kN/m² at ground level to allow for general site traffic and excavators up to 30Tn
weight working near the excavation. It is recommended any heavy plant is set back at least 1.0m from the excavation to
avoid excessive localised surcharges. If the plant exceeds the weight limit of 30Tn, or the total surcharge loading exceeds
the values stated on the design, the scheme needs to be reassessed. All spoil and excavated material should be moved to
outside the zone of influence to avoid additional surcharging of the excavation.
3. Lack of toe-in: Sheet toe in is critical to this design. A monitoring system should be put in place to verify that this has been
achieved. If for any reason the toe-in specified has not been achieved on a significant number of sheets or piles, the
designer must be consulted before the excavation is declared safe to enter.
4. Groundwater ingress and/or flooding: Significant groundwater ingress or flooding is possible in this excavation. The
contractor should include a means of dealing with this within his safety method statement.
5. Loss of fines: Contractor is to monitor the excavation for loss of fines due to the presence of granular material in the earth
strata and a high water table.
6. Unable to fully pre-drive sheets: The design and installation sequence has been prepared on the basis of the sheets being
pre-driven to depth prior to excavating. If this proves difficult to achieve in practice, the installation sequence will need
to be reassessed so as to maintain stability of the excavation at all times.
7. Vibration: This scheme requires that the sheets or piles are pre-driven using vibratory / impact hammers which will impart
vibrations into the ground. The effect of these vibrations needs to be assessed in relation to potential damage and/or
settlement of adjacent structures. PPV data is available for various hammer types to assist in making this assessment.
8. Hard nature of the ground: Contractor to monitor sheet installation due to the hard nature of the ground. Pre Auger
maybe require to help with installation.
9. Weight of equipment: Contractor to ensure that suitable lifting equipment is on site
Ward Piling Cahir WwTW - Cofferdam
Cahir WwTW Cofferdam
STEEL SHEET PILING WORKS
RISK ASSESSMENT & METHOD STATEMENT
INSTALLATION & EXTRACTION OF TEMPORARY STEEL SHEET PILES
Rev Date By Checked Approved Description of Revision

0 31/10/23 G. ward Draft
A
B
C
D
E
F
Location:
Cahir, Co Tipperary
Prepared By: G. Ward
Checked By: G. ward
Approved By: G.Ward
Distribution: Date: 31/10/23

Murphys Ward Piling
Site Copy
Office Copy
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Risk Assessment and Method Statement for Installation of Steel Piles:
I have been briefed and understood this method statement and the works
involved:
SIGNATURE
NAME DATE (Sign only if the above SUPERVISOR
(PRINT) ISSUED has been fully covered
and understood)
Thomas Gallogly
Ruairi McKillop
This form and any duplicates to be returned to the safety coordinator for
Ward Piling Ltd and the Principal Contractor.
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Index
Preface: QA Control, Briefing Record, BS and EN Ref. Documents
1. Operations
2. Safety
3. Risk Assessment
4. Resources
5. Attachments
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Controlling and Reference Documents:
General: Definition of Works BS 6100-2:2007
Piles and Sections: Hot Rolled Steel BS EN 10248-1:1996

BS EN 10248-2:1996
Cold Rolled Steel BS EN 10249-1:1996
BS EN 10249-2:1996
Pile Driving: Noise and Vibration BS 7385-1:1990

BS 7385-2:1993
BS 5228-1:2009
BS 5228-4:1992
Safe Practice BS EN 996:1995+A3:2009
PUWER 1998
Lifting: Cranes – Use of BS 5744:1979

BS 7121-1:2006
LOLER 1998
Chains and Slings BS EN 818-1:1996
BS 6210:1983
BS 6994:1988
Work at Height adjacent to Water:

Life preservers BS EN 396:1994
Safety Harness BS EN 363:2008
Cradles BS 2830:1994
Welding: Practice BS 5315:1984

Consumables BS 639:1986
Burning: Practice BCGA Codes of Practice

Equipment BS EN 571-1:1997
BS EN 559:2003
BS EN 560:2005
BS EN 585:1995
BS EN 730-1:2002
Working on Highways / Railways:
PPE BS EN 471:2003+A1:2007
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INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF TEMPORARY STEEL SHEET PILES
RISK ASSESSMENT and METHOD STATEMENT
1.0 OPERATIONS
N.B. All Operations under Murphys.
(a) Scope of works.

(b) Mobilisation of plant and materials to site and de-mobilisation upon
completion.
(c) Handle, pitch and drive steel sheet piles.
(d) Early Refusals and obstructions.
(e) Pre-extraction preparation work
(f) Extracting of sheet piles.
(g) Noise & vibration.
(h) Emergency procedures.
(a) Scope of works:
Installation of 76Nr X 7 - 8m long PU22 ( osa ) Larssen type sheet piles to form a
14m dia cofferdam within a live and operational existing waste water treatment
works
All works will be in accordance with EG Consulting Engineers draft design
drawings
Setting out by Murphys Engineer.
A steel pin shall be hammered into the ground to mark the position of each pile.
Plastic mushroom caps will be placed on top for protection
Piles will be offloaded at the working area by Murphys in advance of work

commencing
(b) Mobilisation of plant and materials to site and de-mobilisation upon

completion:
All plant and materials are to be delivered into the site (and later removed) by
road transport, following the prescribed route in keeping with site access and
highway traffic constraints and under traffic marshal / vehicle banksman
instruction.
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Access and egress to and from the site will be strictly in accordance with site
policies issued by Murphys. Deliveries by road will be as directed in accordance
with site requirements.
T.M. will be the responsibility of murphys
All delivery vehicles entering, travelling in and exiting the site will have flashing
amber beacons.
Plant and transport travelling through the works will have a vehicle banksman
in attendance at all times.
Plant travelling into the site will have booms or masts folded away from existing
structures, site traffic / personnel and highways at all times.
The Movax/Excavator will be delivered by low-loader road transport in folded

and transport mode. The excavator shall be off-loaded in accordance with the
manufacturer’s operating instructions and under supervision of competent
vehicle banksmen at the works compound.
Road protection measures if required are to be provided by Murphys.
All plant and stores will be located such that no accidental spillage of hydraulic
or lubricating oils or fuel can contaminate the site. In the event of accidental
spills, a spill kit (absorbent pads and granules) will be kept at point of work.
SDS to be present & driptrays or bunds created to contain a spill
Demobilisation will essentially be the reverse of this.
(c) Handle, pitch and drive sheet piles
Work will be carried out within the exclusion zone as per attached layout
drawing _ Appendix A
Handling, pitching, driving and extracting (where required) of steel sheet piles
will be carried out using the Movax SG 75V vibratory hammer. The pile is picked
up by the Movax excavator and handled to the vertical position. The pile is
aligned and guided into position by the guidance of the banksman.
The pile pushed into the ground (or clutched in for subsequent piles) in its
correct attitude and alignment and driven a short way down.
The verticality is manually checked by the piling operative with a level and the
driving completed to level or refusal.
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(d) Early refusal & obstructions:
Piles will be driven by the vibratory hammer until specified toe level or pile
refusal is reached. Levels will be monitored for record purposes.
I pile toe depths aren’t achieved after all piles are installed with the Movax
SG75V vibro hammer, the DH25 impact hammer will be fitted to the 35T
excavator and the piled impacted to the required depth.
Appendix C
(e) Pre- Extraction preparation Work

Prior to the removal/extraction of the sheet piles, the M/C ( Murphys )
will backfill the cofferdam
(f) Extracting of sheet piles:

We propose to use the 35T excavator and Movax to extract the sheet
piles and stockpiling
The method of extraction is precisely the reverse of the installation
without the need for checking for verticality.
The Movax shall vibrate the pile out of the ground until the pile is de-
clutched from the adjacent pile.
The Movax operator lowers the pile to the horizontal position and stacks
it in a bundle for reuse/stockpiling. Piles shall be stacked in bundles of 4
– 5T for loading onto artic trucks in the adjacent adjacent hardcore
working area.
Access to the stockpile/working areas will be the responsibility of the
M/C
The 35T & Movax shall travel around the perimeter of the cofferdam, for
extracting the piles. Clear access to be provided for this machine.
(g) Noise & vibration
All personell involved in the piling works shall be required to wear ear
protection at 85dB
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If any noise or vibration monitoring is required, this will be carried out by

Murphys.
(h) Emergency procedures
Emergency procedures will be as per the Murphys’s Health and Safety Plan.
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2.0 SAFETY
(a) Plant and Equipment

(b) Personnel
(c) Company Safety Policy
(a) All plant and equipment shall have current documentation and
certificates.
All equipment shall be checked daily prior to use in accordance with

HSWWA (GA), 2007 legislation and during the progress of the works to
ensure it is in good and safe working condition and shall be removed
from use if found to be defective until it is repaired or replaced.
(b) All personnel will carry all necessary competence cards as required
for the work they are to undertake. SOLOS/CSR / CSCS / CPCS
All personnel will be Safe Pass or CSR qualified to enable them to work in
Republic of Ireland.
All personnel will have Manual Handling training.
All personnel will complete the on-line site induction prior to starting
work.
All personnel will carry and wear all appropriate PPE as required by the
site and appropriate to the work being carried out.
(c) All work will be carried out with due regard to the Company Safety Policy
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3.0 RISK ASSESSMENT
Pre-control risk Level of risk

estimate after control
measures
implemented
Persons Person
Activity Risk Consequence Risk mitigation measures
affected responsible
Likelihood
Likelihood
Severity
Severity
Risk
Risk
Plant access / Interface with Traffic accident Public / Site 3 3 9 When mobilising the TLR and Movax to site and 2 1 3 Murphys/ Piling
egress the public operatives when tracking TLR and Movax to the works area, Supervisor
ensure any Traffic Management required is set
up correctly in accordance with the site rules. An
appropriate number of banksmen are to be in
attendance.
Working at Falls Injury / fatality Site operatives 5 2 10 Suitable edge protection system to be installed 2 1 2 Piling Supervisor
height on all delivery wagon trailers. When working at
height on the TLR or Movax where edge
protection cannot be provided a harness and
lanyard is to be used.
Driving sheet Service strikes Electrocution, Site operatives 3 3 9 Area to be CAT scanned by competent and 2 1 2 Murphys/ Piling
piles flood, fire or trained personnel and all services to be Supervisor
explosion identified and marked with road marking paint
prior to any piling works and as piling works
progress. Assume all cables are live until proven
otherwise.
Permit to Dig to be issued and utility drawings to

be consulted prior to any piling works taking
place.
Driving sheet Exposure to Hearing damage Site operatives 3 3 9 Hearing protection to be worn whilst installing 2 1 2 Piling Supervisor
piles noise sheet piles with vibratory hammer.
Exclusion zone to be set up around TLR.
Pedestrian site Slips, trips & Falls, sprains, Site operatives 4 3 12 Ensure access to site is kept clear of plant and 2 2 4 Murphys/ Piling
access & egress falls broken bones materials. Supervisor
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Waste to be disposed of and work area to be

kept clear of trailing leads and cables.
Pedestrian walkway surfaces to be maintained

free of mud, oil / fuel residue.
Where appropriate incorporate the use of non-

slip surface materials.
Drawing/Extrac Falling / Injury / fatality Site operatives 4 2 8 This method statement will be the safe system 1 1 1 Murphys/ Piling
ting sheets swinging loads of work, which will be briefed to those involved Supervisor
from/to in the operation by the Supervisor.
stockpile
Lifting equipment to have a valid certificate of
thorough examination and lifting accessories to
be visually inspected prior to use by CPCS Slinger
/ Signaller.
Keep clear of slung loads except for one signaller

at ground level when sheet is suspended in
vertical position to guide the leader hammer jaw
over the top of the sheet.
Pitching sheet Piles falling Injury to site Public / Site 4 2 8 Piles will be drawn from the stack by the Movax 1 1 1 Piling Supervisor
piles personnel and / or personnel facing away or parallel to any existing structures
damage to or site traffic / personnel and clamped in the
property hammer jaws.
Pile pitching and driving will follow with the

sheets secured in the jaws of the hammer and
driven to toe depth before they are released ( 8
– 10m).
Exclusion zone to be set up around TLR and

Movax.
All piling equipment will be thoroughly
maintained and inspected in accordance with
PUWER and LOLER regulations.
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Lifting accessories will be inspected prior to use

by a CPCS trained and competent slinger /
signaller.
Driving/Extracti Piling rig Injury to public and Public / Site 4 2 8 Working platform in place. Piling platform will 2 1 2 Murphys/ Piling
ng sheet piles overturning site personnel and Personnel be inspected by the TWC weekly and after Supervisor
/ or damage to inclement weather. Daily inspections will be
property carried out by the Supervisor at the start of each
shift and maintenance will be carried out as
required.
CPCS trained and competent person will provide

adequate supervision of this operation.
The TLR and Movax will come with valid

certification of conformity and thorough
examination. All piling equipment will be
maintained and inspected in accordance with
PUWER and LOLER regulations.
A CPCS trained and competent TLR operator and

a CPCS trained and competent Movax operator
will operate the TLR and the Movax at all times
in accordance with the TLR and Movax
manufacturer’s instructions.
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Mobile plant Interface with Collisions, crush Site operatives 4 2 8 The work area for the TLR and Movax will be 2 1 2 Murphys/ Piling
other plant injuries and segregated from other operations and Supervisor
and possible fatalities pedestrian walkways using Herras fencing /
pedestrians crowd barriers or the like. Personnel to keep
clear of TLR and Movax when moving. All plant
movements to be controlled by competent
banksman.
TLR and Movax to be on firm, level and stable

piling platform (as described previously). Piling
platform to be constructed by others.
Piling platform to be visually checked for

damage at the start of each shift by the
Supervisor. Plant operators to be suitably
trained for the specific plant and are to be
assessed as competent by the Supervisor.
Manual Lifting over Musculoskeletal Site operatives 4 2 8 Operatives not to attempt loads over 25kg. 1 1 1 Piling Supervisor
Handling capability injuries Operatives to assess load before attempting, do
not lift anything that is beyond your capability.
Operatives to be briefed on good lifting method;

straight back, bend at knees, secure grasp, clear
line of sight, clear walking route.
Welding & Hot works Burns, fire, arc eye Site operatives 4 2 8 Hot Works Permit must be issued before works 2 1 2 Murphys/ Piling
burning commence. Supervisor
Welding areas will be screened to protect the

workforce from arc eye.
The weld screen will be made from flame

retardant material.
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No hazardous or combustible materials to enter

the work area during welding / burning.
Suitable fire extinguishers will be available

within the work area.
All hot works are to be carried out by

experienced and competent operatives wearing
the correct PPE.
Gas cylinders to be stored in a locked cage.

Refuelling, Exposure to Injury to operative Site operatives 3 3 9 Operatives to be briefed on COSHH assessment. 2 1 2 Piling Supervisor
hazardous
materials Appropriate PPE to be used. Regular inspection
of cylinders to check for leaks.
Storage and Leaks and spills Ground Ground water 3 3 9 Plant and fuel storage will be visually checked 2 1 2 Piling Supervisor
use of contamination daily and stored on drip trays. Fuel tanks to be
hydrocarbons fully bunded.
Spillages will be cleaned up immediately with

spill kits to be kept available on site.
General Use of mobile Lack of site Site operatives 4 3 12 Mobile phones are not to be used on site whilst 1 1 1 Piling Supervisor
phones awareness on site except in designated areas.
Leptospirosis Illness or death Site operatives 4 3 12 Adopt good personal hygiene. Wash hands 2 1 2 Piling Supervisor
before eating. No smoking, eating or drinking on / Piling
site. Operatives
Edge Slips & falls Site operatives 4 3 12 Edge protection and ladder access erected by 2 1 2 Murphys
protection and Murphys.
access to
cofferdam
Generating Nuisance and Local residents 3 3 9 Section 61 requirements to be briefed to all 2 2 4 Murphys/ Piling
noise outside disturbance and businesses operatives and supervisor to ensure they are Supervisor
Section 61 adhered to.
agreement
Excavation/drill Collapse of Injury to site Site operatives 4 2 8 Batter sides of excavation. Errect temp fencing 1 1 1 supervisor
ing for test sides personell around the excavation. Maintain an exclusion
holes Site operatives zone for plant operating
falling into
excavation
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Excavation of Collapse of Injury to site Site operatives 4 2 8 Erect edge protection. Keep sheet piles high to 1 1 1 Supervisor/site
the cofferdam sides personell form a wall operatives/plant
Site operatives operators
falling in
Access to Slips & falls Injury to site Site operatives 4 3 12 Use propriety access walkway including 1 1 1 Supervisor/Mur
cofferdam operatives handrails phys
Placing Burns to skin. Personal injury Site operatives 4 2 8 All personel placing/leveling concrete to wear 1 1 1 Supervisor/site
concrete in ring Splashing into appropriate PPE, wellington boots, gloves, hi-viz operatives
beam eyes vests, eye protection.
Concrete Enviormental 4 2 8 Murphys to provide a suitable washout area for 1 1 1 Murphys

washout area protection the truck mixers
for truck mixers
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Likelihood of 1 2 3 4 5
accident Rare Unlike Possib Likely Almos
ly le t
Certai
n
5 5 10 15 20 25
Modera High Extreme Extreme Extreme
Catastrophic
te
4 4 8 12 16 20
Severity of accident
Modera High High Extreme Extreme

Major
te
3 3 6 9 12 15
low Modera High High Extreme
Moderate
te
2 2 4 6 8 10
low Modera Modera High High
Minor
te te
1 1 2 3 4 5
low Low Low Modera Modera
Negligible
te te
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4.0 RESOURCES
PLANT
MOBILISATION & MATERIAL HANDLING
Low-loader trailer and tractor unit – TLR / Movax
Hitachi 350LC 360o tracked excavator c/w Movax SG75V piling hammer
( Appendix B )
PILE INSTALLATION
Movax SG-75V attachment on Hitachi 350LC excavator rig
PILE EXTRACTION
Movax SG-75V attachment on Hitachi ZX 350 excavator
GENERAL
Site vehicle c/w flame cutting gear, lifting tackle and small tools
Site welfare unit (shared)
Site vehicles c/w burning gear, lifting tackle and small tools
LABOUR
Site Supervisor: G Ward/T Gallogly

Piling supervisor G Ward / T Gallogly
Rig Operators: R.Mckillop
Piling Operatives: T Gallogly
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5.0 RESPONSIBILITIES – Illis
Ward Piling LTD

Contract Manager: G Ward Office/Site 0044 7860761426
Site Supervisor:
Site Supervisor ( part time )G ward Site 0044 7860761426
Safety Advisor: Theo duffy Mobile
MURPHYS
Site Office Cahir, Co Tipperary

@Murphys-
group.com
Project Manager: Nick Creed

Managing Quantity Surveyor:
Site Agent:
Site Engineer: TBC
Foreman:
Site SHESQ Advisor: TBC
Emergency Procedures and Contacts
Foreman:
First Aider –
Murphys First Aider shall be identified on site.
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Appendix A
19
Appendix B
20
Appendix C
21
METHOD STATEMENT
11.5 Appendix E – Edge Protection
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METHOD STATEMENT
12 Sign Off Sheet

The above Risk Assessment & Method Statement has been read and explained to us (the undersigned), and we
understood the Method Statement, and will comply with the specified requirements and control measures. If the work
activity changes or deviates from that originally envisaged, we will seek further advice and request an amended method
statement.
Name Signature Date
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METHOD STATEMENT

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LINK TO PROCEDURE & PROCESS MAP

Preparation & Issue of Method Statements

CLIENT Uisce Eireann

CONTRACT TITLE Cahir Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade

CONTRACT NUMBER 1011-000117

OPERATING UNIT Murphy Process Engineering

Cofferdam Construction – Clarifier Works

CAHIR WWTP UPGRADE

Vera Almeda Joel Pinney Nick Creed Uisce Eireann / RPS

October 2023 October 2023 October 2023 October 2023

DOCUMENT No. CAH-MPE-XX-ZZ-MS-Z-0007

CURRENT REVISION CURRENT STATUS CODE SECURITY CLASSIFICATION

P02 S3 31/10/2023 Appendix D updated with methodology from Ward Pilling

C01 S3 09/11/2023 Addressing Comments

C02 S3 20/11/2023 Updated method of work and RA’s

C03 S3 23/02/2024 Updated to include backfilling process – 5.3

Controlled Copy Distribution List

02 Civils Site Manager

1 Introduction – Scope of Works 4

1 Introduction – Scope of Works

4 Resources – Plant and Labour

Plant / Equipment Company Work Activity Labour / Discipline

3. 60 t Crane ECCH Unloading Sheet Piles Contract Lift

5. Hand tools Murphy Group Sheet Piling Works Operatives

7. Fencing/Cones Murphy Group Work Area Segregation Operatives

8. Work Vehicle Murphy Group Sheet Piling Works Operatives

5.2 Delivery and Offloading of Sheet piles.

5.3 Cofferdam Construction

Illustrative sketch of dewatering well:

Schematic of proposed dewatering arrangement:

10 Safety & Environmental Checklist

(Where work at height • N/A

(Attach MSDS if required)

• Laydown area for sheetpiles adjacent to the works area

• Point of Work Risk Assessment;

Testing and • N/A

Name of on-site First Aider Nick Creed Vera Almeda

First Aid Box location • Site Office

Location of nearest Hospital • Clonmel regional hospital

• Canteen, drying room and toilet facilities are available on site.

Other information &

Ref ORA 04 - Manual Handling

All staff trained in safe Manual Handling.

All materials, tools & equipment to be properly

Tools checked and maintained in good

eye injury. Contractors. Use appropriate tools for the task.

Use of appropriate PPE.

Only skilled and trained operatives to use

Concrete boom pump to be operated by

Hoses to be checked for correct connections

Concrete wagon to be backed towards hopper

Washout to be carried out by pump operator

Ensure stabilisers of pump are level, check

No works included within this method

Site Staff All site personnel to stay 5 meters away the

Always wear gloves while working.

An exclusion zone to be set up around area,

Lifting Operations: Crush injuries A specific Lift Plan to be compiled by the

Ensure rescue equipment is accessible at all

Area being excavated to be scanned by Murphy

Existing utility/ service drawings & GPR

Permit to Break Ground to be in place prior to