This method statement outlines the procedures for backfilling foundations, substructures, and trenches for a landscape and irrigation project at Khalifa Port Interchange in the United Arab Emirates. It details the responsibilities of project managers, engineers, and workers. The method involves selecting approved fill material, placing it in layers not exceeding 30 cm, and compacting each layer to 95% density. Utilities will be surveyed before backfilling, and trenches will not be backfilled until testing is completed and approved by the engineer. Health and safety provisions include maintaining a clean worksite, equipment checks, and adhering to the project safety plan.
This method statement outlines the procedures for backfilling foundations, substructures, and trenches for a landscape and irrigation project at Khalifa Port Interchange in the United Arab Emirates. It details the responsibilities of project managers, engineers, and workers. The method involves selecting approved fill material, placing it in layers not exceeding 30 cm, and compacting each layer to 95% density. Utilities will be surveyed before backfilling, and trenches will not be backfilled until testing is completed and approved by the engineer. Health and safety provisions include maintaining a clean worksite, equipment checks, and adhering to the project safety plan.
This method statement outlines the procedures for backfilling foundations, substructures, and trenches for a landscape and irrigation project at Khalifa Port Interchange in the United Arab Emirates. It details the responsibilities of project managers, engineers, and workers. The method involves selecting approved fill material, placing it in layers not exceeding 30 cm, and compacting each layer to 95% density. Utilities will be surveyed before backfilling, and trenches will not be backfilled until testing is completed and approved by the engineer. Health and safety provisions include maintaining a clean worksite, equipment checks, and adhering to the project safety plan.
This method statement outlines the procedures for backfilling foundations, substructures, and trenches for a landscape and irrigation project at Khalifa Port Interchange in the United Arab Emirates. It details the responsibilities of project managers, engineers, and workers. The method involves selecting approved fill material, placing it in layers not exceeding 30 cm, and compacting each layer to 95% density. Utilities will be surveyed before backfilling, and trenches will not be backfilled until testing is completed and approved by the engineer. Health and safety provisions include maintaining a clean worksite, equipment checks, and adhering to the project safety plan.
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Client Consultant Main Contractor Sub Contractor
METHOD STATEMENT FOR EARTH
WORK BACKFILL
Project Name: KHALIFA PORT INTERCHANGE
Scope of Work.: LANDSCAPE/IRRIGATION AND STORM WATER
Client: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT
Consultant: MOUCHEL MIDDLE EAST LT.
Main Contractor : LARSEN & TOUBRO
Sub Contractor: AL JURF DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS LLC
REVISION HISTORY
0 Hafez 23/04/2013 Makdissi - Issued forAhmad Approval Deeb JDP-KPI-MS-02/R0 Osama Zarzour Rev Section(s Reference No. Date DescriptionQA/QC of Change .Technical Engineer ) Project Manager Authorized to Submit Originated By Reviewed By By Client Consultant Main Contractor Sub Contractor
KHALIFA PORT ITERCHANGE Procedure No JDP-KPI-MS-02
METHOD STATEMENT FOR EARTH WORK BACKFILL Issue Date 23/04/2013
CONTENTS
1. Scope 3 2. References 3 3. Responsibilities 3 4. Procedure / Method to be Employed 4 5. Manpower Requirement 4 6. Material Requirements 5 7. Equipment Requirement 5 8. Health and Safety Provisions 5 9. Attachments 6
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KHALIFA PORT INTERCHANGE LANDSCAPE/IRRIGATION&STORMWATER
Client Consultant Main Contractor Sub Contractor
KHALIFA PORT ITERCHANGE Procedure No JDP-KPI-MS-02
METHOD STATEMENT FOR EARTH WORK BACKFILL Issue Date 23/04/2013
1. Scope
This Method Statement details procedures to be followed for back filling (if any) of Foundations, Sub- structures & Trenches, soft and hard landscape . It includes survey works, excavation, backfilling, compaction and area cleaning after the completion of works.
2. References
Contract Specifications DOT. Environment, Health & Safety Management System (EHSMS) Al Jurf QHSE Management System and Project Specific Safety Plan
3. Responsibilities
It is the Project Manager’s duty to ensure that all necessary safety and protective equipment are provided along with the properly trained and qualified personnel.
It is the QA/QC Engineer’s duty to ensure that the Method Statement Procedure is adhered to by all personnel.
It is the Site Engineer’s and the Foreman duty to organize the work in a safe manner, and in accordance with the standards.
It is the duty of Safety Officer (assigned Foreman) to supervise and monitor activities and perform as per the guidelines of HSE standards.
It is also the duty of Safety Officers (assigned Foreman) to report any accidents, near misses, and dangerous occurrences to Safety Engineer and participate in the investigation process.
It is the Safety Officer’s (assigned Foreman) duty to initiate appropriate action for excellent safety performance / repeated unsafe acts of personnel and implement safety measures as per HSE plan.
It is the Engineer’s/Foreman duty to ensure that all the works are performed to the satisfaction of the Company and as per the project specifications.
It is the worker’s duty to adhere to all the safety rules. They must perform the work in accordance wit the Method of Statement.
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KHALIFA PORT INTERCHANGE LANDSCAPE/IRRIGATION&STORMWATER
Client Consultant Main Contractor Sub Contractor
KHALIFA PORT ITERCHANGE Procedure No JDP-KPI-MS-02
METHOD STATEMENT FOR EARTH WORK BACKFILL Issue Date 23/04/2013
4. Procedure / Method to be Employed
Selected excavated material approved by the Engineer & conforming to project specification shall be used as Fill/Backfill purposes (if any).
The backfilling shall be done in layers not exceeding 300 mm in depth after compaction to 95% of MDD.
The filling material should be free from, organic or other unsuitable matter and to be capable of compaction.
Select sample of proposed back fill material for the Engineer approval.
Before placing the back fill material complete the following : All construction below soil such as water proofing .Surveying the underground utilities for record documents.
Filling around pipes and cables shall be carefully placed.
All filled area shall be left neat, smooth and will complete.
Back fill layer should be approved by the Engineer.
Service trenches shall not be backfilled until all required tests are performed and until the Engineer has verified that the utility systems have been installed in accordance with the specifications and drawings.
All testing shall be carried out as required by the contract.
5 Manpower Requirement Site engineer foreman Charge hands Surveyors Skilled and Unskilled labors
KHALIFA PORT INTERCHANGE LANDSCAPE/IRRIGATION&STORMWATER
Client Consultant Main Contractor Sub Contractor
KHALIFA PORT ITERCHANGE Procedure No JDP-KPI-MS-02
METHOD STATEMENT FOR EARTH WORK BACKFILL Issue Date 23/04/2013
7 Equipment Requirement
Dumpy Level Plate / Roller Compactor Air Compressor with Jack Hammers (if required) Loader Tipper Trucks Hand tolls like shovel, rake, etc. Water Tanker
8 Health and Safety Provisions
All the works will be undertaken in accordance with site safety regulations as stated in the contract documents.
The site will be kept clean and tidy in accordance with site safety regulations, mainly at the time of soil spreading and after spreading activities.
All the machinery will be checked (daily routine maintenance) before starting the work by the operators and then by Safety Officer.
All the workers on site should abide to the HSE plan.
All the machinery works will be performed in accordance with site safety regulations for utmost safety.
9 Attachments
ITP Organization Chart Risk Assessment Work Program Specification Reference
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