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The document outlines the method statement for rebar works on a school construction project in Saudi Arabia including storage, cutting, fixing, installation and cleaning procedures.

The scope covers activities, purpose, communication and control measures related to rebar works.

The project organization section describes manpower requirements and responsibilities of the project director, HSE manager, logistics manager and QA/QC roles.

Project : MISK Precinct 4 School Campus Phase 1

Document Submission Sheet

Contract No.: 55002050


Project: MISK Precinct 4-School Phase 1
Document Title: Method statement for Rebar Works
Document No.: MC-PH01-P04-06A03-SAB-MTS-CIV-000004
Revision No.: 00

Revision History

Approved
Issue date Revision no. Status Prepared by:
by:
Naser Awad
09-Mar-21 00 Issued for approval QA QC Manager Project
Director

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SAB Competent Persons: we have reviewed this document for our respective disciplines;

Assurance Name Title Signature Date

Prepared I have reviewed this document for its accuracy and Technical
by technical content to meet the MiSK requirements Lead

Reviewed I have reviewed this document for its accuracy and Project
by technical content to meet the MiSK requirements Director

Reviewed I have reviewed this document for its accuracy and HSE
by technical content to meet the MiSK requirements Manager

Reviewed I have reviewed this document for its accuracy and Logistics /
by technical content to meet the MiSK requirements Lifting

Reviewed I have reviewed this document for its accuracy and QA/QC
by technical content to meet the MiSK requirements

Approval from WSP:

Name Designation Signature Date Remarks

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Table of Contents
1. Scope:..................................................................................................................................................5
1.1. Activities......................................................................................................................................7
1.2. Purpose:.......................................................................................................................................7
1.3. Communication:..........................................................................................................................7
1.4. Control Measures:.......................................................................................................................7
2. Project Access and Egress....................................................................................................................8
3. Construction Methodology..................................................................................................................9
3.1. Storage and Handling...................................................................................................................9
3.2. Cutting and Bending....................................................................................................................9
3.3. Fixing Rebars..............................................................................................................................10
3.4. Site Installation..........................................................................................................................10
3.5. Cleaning and Handover..............................................................................................................11
3.6. House Keeping...........................................................................................................................11
4. Project Organization..........................................................................................................................11
4.1. Manpower.................................................................................................................................11
4.2. Responsibilities:.........................................................................................................................12
5. Lighting..............................................................................................................................................14
6. Plant and Equipment.........................................................................................................................15
6.1. Equipment.................................................................................................................................15
6.2. Tools & Equipment for Works:...................................................................................................15
7. Personnel Training Certification........................................................................................................16
7.1. Site Induction.............................................................................................................................16
7.2. Pre-Task Briefing........................................................................................................................16
7.3. Tool’s Box Talk...........................................................................................................................16
8. Hazardous Materials and Substances................................................................................................16
8.1. KSA Regulations.........................................................................................................................16
8.2. Storage and Handling.................................................................................................................17

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9. Waste Management...........................................................................................................................18
10. HSE Risks and Control Measures....................................................................................................18
11. Appendix 1: Risk Assessment.........................................................................................................18

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Abbreviations:

SAB Saudi Arabian BAYTUR


COSHH Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
MISK/Client Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud Foundation
PPE Personal protective equipment
QA/QC Quality control & Quality assurance
QHSE Quality, Health, safety & environment
RWRR Riyadh Western Ring Road
TBT Tool Box Talk

1. Scope:
This method statement covers the rebar works in MiSK Precinct 4-School Project.

The purpose of this method statement is to conduct a systematic work execution for the rebar works that
will produce and deliver a safe execution procedure in accordance with the approved JSA and Lifting
procedure.

It is the Policy of BAYTUR to provide a safe and healthy place of employment. In areas where
scaffolding is to be erected, dismantled, altered, moved or accessed for any purpose, the following
procedure shall be utilized.

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Risk Assessment:

 This approved RAMS and associated documents, will be located with the Works Supervisor for reference as required.
 The works Supervisor and HSEO will complete daily Pre-Start Briefings based on the approved RAMS.
 If the risk has changed and does not reflect the approved RAM.
 The Works Supervisor is to discuss with HSE to review and update gain advanced approval before resubmission.

1. Safe System Is the proposed method acceptable? Yes / No

Are there any PTW / Clearances required? (if yes obtained)? Yes / No
2. Safety and Are barriers / signs needed for the work area? Yes / No
Security
Does utilities / fire systems need isolating? Yes / No
3. Safety What PPE / safety equipment is required? (Circle relevant boxes)
Equipment Safety Footwear Safety Helmet Hi-Visibility Vests Gloves
Eye Protection Hearing Protection Dust/COVID Masks
Other (state)
4. Plant and List ALL items of Plant and Equipment being used:
Equipment

Confirm that the Works Supervisor and HSEO will check daily as part of the Pre-Works Yes / No
Briefing;
 Plant & Tools for suitability
 All Plant has got 3rd Party inspection (e.g. by TUV)
 Confirm ALL competencies are suitable for the Plant & Tools
5. Excavations Have all PTW / Clearances been obtained. Have all services been marked? Are all shoring Yes / No N/A
material on site before starting works?
6. Working at Which is the most appropriate for access (circle as required)
Height Podium Access Tower MEWP Scaffolding Rope / Harness Access
Note: Ladders are for access only. Step Ladders only where one of the above can’t be used and supported
by a specific risk assessment
If MEWP - Confirm operators are trained Yes / No N/A
If scaffolding / access tower – Confirm they will be erected by competent persons and a Yes / No N/A
scaff-tag system used?
If Rope or safety harness – confirm you have an approved safe system of work Yes / No N/A
7. Manual Can heave / awkward items be moved and stacked securely? Yes / No N/A
Handling If lifting apparatus required? Yes / No
8.Housekeeping Are materials in safe areas and stacked securely? Yes / No N/A
Are materials segregated from other people / members of the public? Yes / No N/A
9. Environment Are there facilities for the disposal of materials? Yes / No N/A
Are there any risks to local ecology / archeology? Yes / No N/A
Has consideration been given to prevention of nuisance dust/noise to neighbors Yes / No N/A

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10. Welfare / Are suitable first aid and welfare facilities available at the work-area? Yes / No
First Aid

1.1. Activities

Reinforcement bar works will comprise the following activities

 Rebar fabrication

 Unloading & hoisting of rebar on site

 Rebar’s installation

1.2. Purpose:

The purpose of this document is to ensure that the standards and specification of the Misk School Campus
Phase 1 Project and that of BAYTUR is effectively implemented during the process of rebar works. This
method statement provides the necessary support to the rebar fabrication team with relevant information
regarding the specific project requirement and a guideline for a procedure to work safely.

1.3. Communication:

The contents of this method statement shall be explained and demonstrated to all involved personnel
based on specific task allocation. Site Engineer / Supervisor, subcontractors’ signatures shall be taken on
the approved method statement as a matter of record.

Daily (at the start of each shift) the Works Supervisor and HSEO will complete a Pre-works briefing with
ALL labor based on the activities to be complete in the shift (pre-works briefing will be signed by ALL
labor to demonstrate that they have understood the activities and associated controls. They will then
complete a site walk to ensure and verify that all the controls are in place. Both the RAM and Pre-works
briefing will be located on site with the Works Supervisor for reference and review.

1.4. Control Measures:

• Permissions / Consents: Ensure all permissions and consents have been obtained.
• Logistics: A works logistics drawing will be developed and attached to the RAM clearly identifying
the various HSE items such as, waste area, spill kits, danger zones etc.
• RAMS / Pre-works Briefing: Ensure that the RAM and Pre-works briefing are available with the
Works Supervisor
• Ensure approval of this Method Statement has been obtained.
• Ensure product health and safety / Technical information are available.
• Obtain product safety/Technical information and check Risk Assessment.
• Works Supervisor: will ensure that the area is a restricted zone and that NO Unauthorized persons
access the area.
• Works Supervisor / HSEO and Lift Supervisor will check that ALL appropriate PPE is worn correctly

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• Prepare any necessary Toolbox talks.


• Establish a designated work area with suitable barriers, signage and vehicle and pedestrian access /
segregation.
• Ensure all plant and equipment are third part certified.
• Ensure all operatives have appropriate required certificates/licenses.
• Ensure work area is clearly identified and checked.
• Site briefings will be undertaken to induct all operatives in the detail of this method statement, any
specific Risk Assessments, COSHH Sheets or other assessments will be included in this briefing.
• ALL site Plant will have flashing Yellow Beacons operating at all times when on site.
• Manual Handling will follow the hierarchy of control and the use of mechanical means shall be a
priority as far as reasonably practicable. Individuals lifting shall not exceed 20kg per person
• Working at height:
• External: For works on the roof (fixing, sealing etc. labor will wear safety harnesses and will be
attached to the crane / boom truck by means of Yoyo retractable line.
o Access to the roof will be via access ladder.
• Internal Works: All internal working at height will be complete by means of Podium or access
tower scaffold which will be installed by competent persons and scaff-tagged
• Welfare: welfare arrangements will be available from the site office as the works are adjacent. No
sleeping is allowed
• All staff are issued with personal water bottles and Igloos with cool water will be maintained on site
• First Aid: Suitable first aiders/nurse are available in the site office and as part of the work team
• Fire: A fire point will be established at the work front with suitable fire extinguishers (water, Dry
Powder and as the site risks identify).
• Environmental: a spill kit will be maintained in the work area for emergency
• Mobile Crane: Ensure lifting plan and lifting team is available prior to any lifting activities.
o A copy of the Lifting Plan will be submitted to the Supervising consultant for information prior
to the start of the activity
o Lift Plan Supervisor will be on site at all times during the lift and will be clearly identified by
wearing a White Hat and Riggers wearing Red Hats Hat
o Approved lift plan, lift PTW, Crane & Lifting accessories certificates and lift team competency
certificates will be available with the crane
o Lift Supervisor will establish and maintain a suitable lift safety zone with appropriate barriers
and signage (insert picture of what good looks like)
o Riggers / slingers when working at height (back of vehicles, high loads will wear safety harness
and will be clipped on to Yoyo attached to the secondary hook on the crane.

2. Project Access and Egress


The main access road to site is from Riyadh Western Ring Road.The secondary access and egress route to
the location currently in use is Ibn Az Zahrawi Street. Using western ring road accessing to Prince Mashal
Ibn Abdul Aziz road towards Arqah and then accessing to Ibn Az Zahrawi Street and then to project
24.41, 43.8 N, 46.35, 25.7 E.
The main exit from the project sites shall remain the same gates as a main security check point with
security management, traffic management and HSE operatives.

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3. Construction Methodology

3.1. Storage and Handling

• The reinforcement bars shall be ordered from the approved cut & bend sub-contractor / supplier
with all necessary documentation as required.
• Once offloaded the reinforcement bars shall be checked against the documentation to ensure
compliance. Once the delivery order and mill certificate have been stamped with acceptance by
the CONTRACTOR QCE, the material shall be stacked in the storage yards/ lay down area.
• The storage yards shall be set up to ensure that the quality of the reinforcement does not fall
below acceptable limits before it’s’ placement at site. To ensure this:
i. Keep material off the ground by supporting by timber / concrete pad at all times.
ii. Keep material covered whenever possible.
iii. Handle and stack material to prevent deformation.

3.2. Cutting and Bending

• The straight bars received at site will be stacked in the steel yard. The steel reinforcement shall
be stacked clear off the ground and covered with polyethylene sheet to protect from moisture.
• As per the construction program and the priority given by the construction manager to steel
general foreman, the cutting and bending of steel reinforcement for that particular structural
element will commence as per the approved shop drawings and bar bending schedule (BBS).
• The cut length will be marked with a steel measuring tape, as shown in the BBS.
• The bar will be cut with a shear line cutting machine.

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• For straight bars, after cutting the required numbers, it will be bundled and tagged with bar
mark number and stack for delivery to site.
• For stirrups and cranked bars, the cut bars will be taken to the bending machine and bend as per
dimensions in the BBS. During bending process re-check randomly with a template for
dimensions.
• Upon completing the required numbers, bundle and tag the bars with bar mark number and
stack for delivery to site

3.3. Fixing Rebars

• MIR shall be submitted along with certificates prior to proceeding.


• Steel fixing to be done as per approved shop drawing.
• Steel fixer foreman will check the marking tag of the cut and bend steel and distribute to
designated location in sequence.
• Fabricated “cages” not required immediately at site shall be stored in a manner similar to the
reinforcement bundles and shall be protected properly.
• Storage of reinforcement in any form shall not be in excessive quantities so as to minimize
storage time and hence degradation of material

3.4. Site Installation

• Setting out shall be marked by the surveyor prior to proceeding.


• Necessary scaffolding shall be provided for binding fixing steel.
• Prefabricated steel shall be placed in position as per approved shop drawings of the related
structural member i.e. raft, column, beam, slab and other structural members.
• Approved 1.6mm dia. galvanized / black annealed mild steel wire shall be used to tie
reinforcing bar. The ends of the wire shall be bend back away.
• Spacer blocks of approved type will be used to maintain the cover.
• Support the reinforcing bar by approved spacers appropriately to prevent displacement during
concreting operation. The thickness of cover block shall be as per approved shop drawings or
specifications.
• Overlap location and additional bar shall be maintained as per approved shop drawings.
• After completion of main mesh for raft, column starter bars shall be provided as per setting out
details.
• For columns, the steel cages shall be pre-fabricated. Columns shall be erected at locations by
mobile crane if there are a greater number of columns to be erected in an area and when
working platform is not available.
• For horizontal elements, after completion of the slab decking, the bottom-most layer will be
completed first, followed by the upper layers. Spacer and chairs will be provided as required.
• While fixing of steel reinforcing bars, care will be taken to see that proper concrete cover is
available for bottom, top, sides and edges.
• Wherever reinforcements are placed in two or more layers, minimum 25mm spacer shall be
placed between layers. All bars in upper layers must be placed directly above those in the
bottom layers.
• All embedment or inserts related to MEP shall be placed as per approved shop drawings.

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• Steel around MEP openings and sleeves shall be provided as per approved shop drawings.
• Necessary dowel bars shall be provided wherever necessary as per approved shop drawings.
• Proper anchorage of bars for raft, beam, slab shall be provided as per approved shop drawings
and specifications.
• All reinforcement must be cleared to ensure that it is free from all oil, dust and deleterious
materials.
• After the completion of installation of steel reinforcement and MEP inserts ITR shall be raised
for CONSULTANT inspection and approval prior to concrete

3.5. Cleaning and Handover

• When all the activities are completed, the area will be cleaned thoroughly. Once the cleaning is
done and approved, a "Request for Inspection" will be raised for acceptance.

3.6. House Keeping

• Safety Engineer shall ensure to maintain safety for all aspects.


• Safety assistant are allocated all the site locations to maintain housekeeping.
• All demolished/removed material to be disposed in one allocated area for pickup/removal from
site

4. Project Organization

4.1. Manpower

SN. DESCRIPTION
1 Project Director
2 Construction Manager
2 Site Engineers
3 HSE Manager
4 Logistics Superintendent
5 Works Supervisor
6 Safety Officer
6 Surveyor
7 Assistant surveyor
8 Operators
9 Skilled labor ( Carpenters, erectors ,masons, steel fixers, welder)
Note: Above listed manpower shall be assigned as per requirements of each work during the
mobilization stage.

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4.2. Responsibilities:

4.2.1. Project Director:


 Shall control and ensure that the work is carried out to the required contract specification and
requirements.
 He will ensure that this Method Statement is being implemented correctly on site.
 Ensure that sufficient resources are located to enable full compliance with this document.
 He will monitor the day to day site activities.
 Ensure that required permits are available prior to start the work.
 Coordinate the work with Construction teams
 Ensure that the quality of work meets the requirement of the Client.

4.2.2 Construction Manager:


 Establishing, as far as is reasonably practicable, what hazards are related to any work undertaken
at the workplace and ensuring that Risk Assessments are conducted, recorded and implemented.
 Ensure that Safety Task Analysis Risk Reduction Talks (STARRT) are conducted and recorded
prior to the commencement of the task / activity.
 Eliminating or mitigating any hazard or potential hazard to the health and safety of employees.
 Provide and maintain a work environment that is safe and without risk to the health and safety of
the employees and the environment.
 Providing such information, instructions, training and supervision as may be necessary to ensure,
as far as reasonably practicable, the health and safety of the employees and environmental
protection.
 Taking the necessary correction, corrective and preventative actions on all deviations reported
and enforcing such measures and discipline as may be necessary in the interests of employee
health and safety and the environment.
 Maintaining proper written records of all aspects to HSE matters and HSE operational
requirements ensuring that high standards and required levels of housekeeping are maintained.
 Ensure that Permit to Work requirements are complied with and adhered to ensuring that ALL
incidents are investigated, recorded and discussed at the HSE Committee Meetings and corrective
action implemented and communicated.
 Identifying areas of potential fire hazards and implement required control
measures.
4.2.3 Site Engineers
• Shall monitor Construction of temporary facilities in accordance with this method statement.
• Shall be in coordination with the survey team who shall remain responsible for setting out the
survey required data for the construction as per the approved drawings.
• Coordinate with SAB QA/QC Department during the daily work process where survey
activities are involved.

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• Ensure that all workmen for construction well instructed about specification requirements.
• Confirm that all his crew is implementing all HSE requirements as instructed from the HSE
manager.

4.2.3. HSE Manager


SAB Project HSE Representative will be engaged for the duration of the project activity and share in the
responsibility to:

 Make safety integral to each operation by promoting worker involvement in the work
planning and hazard identification process.
 Maintain active and visible involvement using open communication with employees
regarding safety items on the project.
 Review and understand contractual obligations regarding HSE.
 Manage the site and interface with third parties in a manner consistent with contract
agreements and the applicable standard of reasonable care.
 Verify this HSE plan is current and amended when project activities or conditions change.
 Verify SAB site personnel and sub-contractor issued a current copy of HSE plan prior to
commencing field activities.
 Conduct an HSE orientation for all SAB/Subcontractor team members prior to entering the
project work areas;
 Verify that safety meetings are conducted and documented in the project file as needed
throughout the course of the project (e.g., as tasks or hazards change).
 Verify that project health and safety forms and permits are being used as outlined in the HSE
plan.
 Coordinate with the HSE personnel regarding SAB operational performance, and third-party
interfaces.
 Verify appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) use, availability, and training.
 Notify human resources representative and HSE of injuries and follow up on injured
employee’s progress.
 Conduct accident investigations including root cause analysis;
 Maintain HSE records and documentation.
 Facilitate Client or government agency inspections including accompanying inspector and
providing all necessary documentation and follow-up.
 Deliver field HSE training as needed based on project-specific hazards and activities.
 Ensure that programs are effectively functioning to prevent and control hazards on the
project.

4.2.4. Logistic Superintendent:


Logistics team shall allocate resources required for installation of safety and for execution of works in
line with approved document. The manpower resources along with equipment shall be facilitated by
logistics teams.

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4.2.5. Surveying Team

The field surveyors deputed on site shall mark initially the location of all facilities as agreed and
coordination, they shall monitor and guide for the positioning and levelling of the portable office units.

4.2.6. Safety Officer


• HSE supervisory teams shall list down the safety requirements in line with approved HSE plan
for installation prior start of works and shall monitor the implementation of safety procedures
during entire execution process.
• Assure that all equipment inspected and should have entry pass before working on site.
• Assure that all equipment operators such as excavators’ cranes, loader, etc., have third party
license.

4.2.7. QA/QC Department


Shall be maintained continuously and monitored by QC and survey department following shall remain in
focus to ensure quality job.
• Ensure correctness of layout.
• Ensure that only approved materials are used.
• QC Engineer to organized and allocate inspection works to the Quality Control Inspectors.

4.2.8. Supervisor
Following the instruction given by site engineer to assure site work organization for Labors, tools,
materials and equipment accurately to achieve mobilization work.

4.2.9. Operators
• Operate equipment safely and effectively for work activities.
• Ensure that equipment is maintained in good and safe working condition.
• Perform regular equipment maintenance to ensure work continuity with high quality.

4.2.10. Labors (Skilled/ General labors)


• To perform the work as per instruction with high quality using a variety of tools.
• They may include cleaning and preparing a job site, loading and delivering materials.

5. Lighting
Adequate lighting shall be proceeded with mobile tower lights in term of additional hour’s requirements.
Further refer to project needs if agreed for additional hours work or night shift, lighting arrangements
shall be arranged accordingly.

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6. Plant and Equipment

6.1. Equipment

All equipment, plants, machineries, and lifting gears shall be fully serviceable, tested, checked, and
certified by third party. All personal shall be fully trained, qualified and competent to carry out their
allotted tasks. All cranes and any appropriate lifting gears shall be assemble/rigged in accordance with
manufacturers’ recommendations and procedures.

All crane lift operations shall be provided with a crane lift plan prepared by a competent person before
commencing of lift and shall be communicated to all parties involved in the lift operation.

Generator for electricity shall be provided with drip tray to control any spillage. Upon arrival SAB safety
officer shall conduct inspection for each equipment and document all the inspections for records. Each
equipment shall be arranged with complete file for all certifications. After approval the equipment shall
be allowed to site for work. Following remain outlined to focus:
• The capacity / size of the tools and equipment will be judged in accordance with site
conditions, requirements, and availability at the time of execution.
• Fuel shall be provided by mobile fuel tanker on daily basis for the equipment on site.
• SAB shall rely on Mini-Tankers for on-site refueling.
• The refueling and maintenance will be carried out in the designated location.

6.2. Tools & Equipment for Works:

SN DESCRIPTION
1 Cutting machine
2 Bending machine
3 Hand Tools
4 Safety Gloves
5 Spiral machine
6 Cranes
7 Generator
8 Air Compressor
9 Line dory / string
10 Measuring Tapes
11 Calibrated survey equipment
Note: Above listed equipment shall be assigned as per requirements of each work during the
mobilization stage

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7. Personnel Training Certification

7.1. Site Induction

SAB Personnel will receive a site-specific safety induction prior to starting work on any project or
activity. Training as outlined in this procedure and task-specific training is required for all employees
who may be affected by any operations identified and within their scope of works.

All new starters working with on this project will receive the company HSE induction after commencing
employment.

A member of the Environment, Safety and Health Department will carry out this induction.

7.2. Pre-Task Briefing

A pre-task briefing process to communicate hazards, risks and impacts associated with the specific work
activity before any employee starts work. A pre-task briefing shall be conducted independent of toolbox
meetings and before commencement of any new works.

STARRT Card shall be applied prior to start work.

7.3. Tool’s Box Talk

The SAB will arrange weekly toolbox safety meetings, where task-specific hazards are identified, and
mitigation measures are discussed in detail. The effectiveness of the toolbox talks provided to employees
and shall record such meetings with details of topics discussed and the numbers of attendees.

 This shall apply to all SAB workers and Sub-contractors working for SAB.
 The Site HSE Advisor /officer will develop and conduct toolbox talks.
 Subjects may be obtained from the Environment, Safety and Health Department.
 Talks will cover various and timely topics relevant to the activities and hazards on the project.

8. Hazardous Materials and Substances


SAB is intending to ensure impacts from the construction of the projects are sufficiently mitigated to
prevent or reduce any significant adverse impacts on the environment or local residents. SAB will operate
in compliance with all relevant local and international environmental legislation and will strive to use
pollution prevention and environmental best practices along the period. SAB belief remains that
management skills, commitment, and teamwork required to achieve a zero-incident workplace.

8.1. KSA Regulations

Environment issues in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is regulated by the PME under the Ministry of
Defence and Aviation. PME's role in environmental protection has been significantly strengthened in
recent years by the General Environmental Regulation (GER), issued by the PME first in 2001 [ CITATION

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Kin \l 2057 ]. The PME updated a range of standards in 2012/2013 which have been adopted within the
Kingdom.

In 2012, PME had updated the GER with new standards for air, water, groundwater, noise, chemicals
management and waste management (Ministerial decision No. 8/1/7908, dated 18/4/1433 H, March 11,
2012). Some of these are as below

 Material Recovery and Recycling of Waste


 Mobile Source Emissions
 Noise Standards
 Point Source Emissions
 Prevention of Major Accidents
 Storage and Material Reclamation Facilities - Design and Operation
 Waste Classification
 Drinking Water Quality
 Waste Handling and Storage
 Best Practicable Environmental Option for Waste Disposal
 Ambient Air Quality

SAB shall ensure that their equipment and activities are in full legal compliance with the limits set out in
the standards. Further refer to SAB HSE Plan

8.2. Storage and Handling

The safe storage of hazardous chemicals is an essential part of an environmental, health, and safety
program. Chemical storage facilities must meet certain minimum standards to satisfy diverse regulations,
store must observe several requirements that incorporate safe storage:
 Keeping an up-to-date chemical inventory
 Proper chemical labelling
 segregating incompatible chemical
 Providing separate storage
 Sheltered storage to avoid direct sunlight
 Area should be free of any ignition sources
 Provide suitable Fire Extinguisher
 Should provide appropriate warning signs.
 No smoking or naked flames near the fuel.
 Do not inhale vapor.
 Read material safety data sheet for the fuel.
 Do not attempt to lift container manually.
 Have an appropriate funnel available.
 Check for leaks.

COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) Assessment:

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COSHH assessment will be conducted for all hazardous chemicals available on site. At least below
information under the COSHH assessment will be readily available:
 List of all the chemicals
 Risk Assessment
 Material Safety Data Sheet
 First aid requirements availability accordingly.

9. Waste Management
SAB shall pay particular attention to waste management and actively pursue and demonstrate waste
reduction, reuse and recycling. The following is a list of the different categories of materials that will
be generated during the project:
 Recyclable Materials
 Waste/Refuse Materials
 Reusable Materials
 SAB shall ensure that:
Everyone should make every effort to keep the environment clean while performing the project
activities.
Any waste whether liquid, solid, or nonhazardous shall be collected in an approved designated skip,
transported and disposed of by an approved recycling facilities or municipality disposal facilities.
Evidence and records shall be maintained and presented to Client as and when required.
Waste should be firmly secured and covered where ever applicable.
Every one shall ensure continuous good housekeeping by continuous waste removal from site to avoid
waste accumulation.
SAB shall support environment and special emphasis shall be ascertained for good housekeeping
during the construction of the project. HOUSE KEEPING is perhaps the most important single item
influencing the safety of construction job.
Suitable waste containers shall be provided and emptied on regular basis. Waste collection points will
be designated as per the phases and locations and maintained (in proper and suitable containers). All
refusals and rubbish will be disposed outside the job site.

10. HSE Risks and Control Measures


Risk Assessment Report is as attached. However, following remain in focus all the time during works:

Risk Assessment shall be revised under the following condition.


 If change in activities
 If change in equipment’s or machine
 If change in condition
 If change in skilled work force

11. Appendix 1: Risk Assessment

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