DOC.

NO: SEW-MS-2024-001

METHOD STATEMENT ON SITE GRADING WORKS

SILAY 2A AND 2B SOLAR FARM EARLY WORKS
Project Name Silay 2A and Silay 2B Solar Farm Early Works
Contract No:
Client MCC-Citicore Construction Inc.
Status of the Drawing or Document Upon Preliminary or Initial Submission
Submission
Issuance Date February 17, 2024
Revision No. -
Document Purpose For Approval

NAVI-GEO CONSTRUCTION
CORP.

Revision Issuance Prepared by Checked Approved Date of

No. Date Approval/Comment
(M/D/Y)

- February Engr. Grace G. Rafael Ms. Anna Marie G. -

12, 2024 Almorin

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 Table of Contents
I. PURPOSE............................................................................................................................................................
II. SCOPE.................................................................................................................................................................
III. LIST OF EQUIPMENT.........................................................................................................................................
IV. EXECUTION........................................................................................................................................................
001. Survey and Setting-out.....................................................................................................................................................

002. Clearing and Grubbing......................................................................................................................................................

003. Excavation and Hauling....................................................................................................................................................

004. Backfilling and Compaction...............................................................................................................................................

V. HEALTH AND SAFETY.......................................................................................................................................

005. Safety Equipment..............................................................................................................................................................

006. Health and Safety General Requirements........................................................................................................................

007. Permit to Work System.....................................................................................................................................................

008. Health and Welfare Arrangement.....................................................................................................................................

009. Fire Precautions................................................................................................................................................................

010. HSE Information to Personnel..........................................................................................................................................

011. Job Safety Analysis (JSA).................................................................................................................................................

VI. HEALTH AND SAFETY.......................................................................................................................................

012. Purpose.............................................................................................................................................................................

013. Responsibility....................................................................................................................................................................

014. Procedure.........................................................................................................................................................................
In case of fire.............................................................................................................................................................................
In case of Earth quake...............................................................................................................................................................

015. Emergency Response Team............................................................................................................................................

016. Emergency Contact Numbers...........................................................................................................................................

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 I. PURPOSE

This method of statement describes the procedure of site grading works at Silay Solar Farm 2A and 2B at
Barangay Eustaquio Lopez, Silay, Bacolod. The site grading works involve the cut and fill as well as the
compaction and levelling to a desired elevation. The maximum grading limit proposed for the plant is 12% which
adheres to the standard practice being applied to solar farm developments, the objective of which are to
establish cost efficiency and design optimization.

II. SCOPE

(1) Survey and Setting-out

(2) Clearing and Grubbing
(3) Excavation and Hauling
(4) Backfilling and Compaction
(5) Health and Safety

III. LIST OF EQUIPMENT

Equipment name unit Qty Type Arrival date

Backhoe unit 1 X215D
Pay loader unit 2 LW300FN
Roller Compactor unit 2 XS143
Bulldozer unit 2
Dump Truck unit 4
Fuel Truck unit 1
Boom Truck unit 1
Total unit 13

IV. EXECUTION

001. Survey and Setting-out

1) Use RTK and total station to confirm the cut and fill area and elevation; compare the topographic
survey plan (provided by client) with actual layout & elevation. If there is a discrepancy between the
plan and actual, contractor to inform the client for adjustments.
2) For every 25 meters a stake point will be driven as control point for excavation and back filling.
3) During the entire activity, stake points will strictly follow to eliminate over cutting and over filling. Every
layer for back filling must be controlled at 300mm.

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 002. Clearing and Grubbing

Use bulldozer to clean and remove all deleterious materials and put them in one place. The backhoe will be
used to load the waste materials onto the dump truck. The Dump truck will haul out and dispose the waste
materials to designated area by Client.

003. Excavation and Hauling

Guided by the stakes, excavate the area to be cut until it reaches the design elevation indicated in the approved
drawing. The cut sand will be used as fill on low elevation areas. Strategic soil transfer will be observed to
minimize the transport distance.

004. Backfilling and Compaction

1) After dumping the sand on the fill area, the bulldozer will be used to spread the sand. Fill height will be
strictly maintained at 300mm
2) A roller compactor will be used to compact the fill sand and make 5-6 passes.
3) A field density test will be conducted every layer of compaction.

V. HEALTH AND SAFETY

Hazard analysis with risk assessment shall be carried on the project site. Hazards in a particular activity and the
control measures shall be briefed to the workers during safety induction and toolbox meeting.

005. Safety Equipment

Minimum Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required by MCC-Citicore renewable Energy Corporation and
NAVI GEO-CONSTRUCTION CORP. procedure such as, but are not limited to hard hat, safety shoes / boots,
vest and face mask will be issued to all workers involved in the activity along with other required PPEs such as
face shield (if needed), hand gloves and ear plugs (if needed). Reflectorized vest with shall also be issued to
workers to ensure greater visibility especially when working at night. Other special PPE may be prescribed as
per risk assessment.

006. Health and Safety General Requirements

1) All HSE regulatory, contractual and project requirements will be adhered to at all times during the
performance of the activity.
2) Consider safe work load limit in equipment and operating parameters when using unit to lift and unload
materials.
3) A Work Permit (PTW) must be secured before the start of any activity.
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007. Permit to Work System

For a number of work activities, a Permit to Work system may be used. The Permit to Work system is based on
a written procedure including suitable form(s) used to control potentially dangerous operations by authorizing
personnel to carry out specific activities within a certain time frame, and at the same time identifying the main
precautions needed to complete the task safely.
Activities that will require a Permit to Work include, but are not limited to:

1) Excavations/trenching (more than 300mm in depth, with additional controls where work in the vicinity of
services.
2) Hot works (welding, grinding, cutting, or danger of an ignition source)
3) Electrical works
4) Heavy Lift/Vehicles (heavy vehicle transport, off road, non-4x4 access)
5) Area access (where Contractors take control of a designated area)
6) Other work or locations designated by Employer or NAVI GEO-CONSTRUCTION.

008. Health and Welfare Arrangement

1) A first aider should be available at the work site to provide first aide just in case of minor injury occurs.
2) Adequate first aid kit will be made available at the work site with medicines.
3) Referral to the nearest partner hospital for work related medical emergencies.
4) Resting area and mess hall area will be designated.
5) Adequate supply of potable water will be made available for workers.

009. Fire Precautions

1) Smoking is not allowed on site.

2) Fuel supply shall be stored at the temporary facility area and authorized personnel shall be appointed
for this item.

010. HSE Information to Personnel

1) All workers involved in the activity must go through the proper safety orientation on how to conduct the
activity safely prior to start of work.
2) Based on this method statement, a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) shall be prepared for the activity and
discussed with workers for understanding and compliance.
3) Toolbox talk shall be conducted by the Supervisor prior to start of each work shift with the assistance of
the site Safety personnel.

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 011. Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
This section formulates the control of hazards in the workplace and shall be done before start of any activity
on site. This is normally prepared by the supervisor and disseminate to his workers afterwards in order to
be aware on the hazards presence or exist at the workplace. To mitigate or remove hazards in the
workplace, Elimination, Reduction, Isolation and Personal Protective Equipment must be use as alleviation.

VI. HEALTH AND SAFETY

012. Purpose
To be able to inform the employee on what to do in case of emergency. This Procedure applies to NAVI GEO-
CONSTRUCTION personnel and all the contractors working within the Project in preparation and in responsive
action in case of emergency.

013. Responsibility

Managers and Supervisors – shall be responsible for dissemination and implementation of this Procedure to all
employees working in the Project and see to it that it shall be reviewed regularly to check applicability and
revise if necessary.

HSE Officer – Shall be responsible in facilitating and scheduling of emergency drills.

Security Personnel - Assist the emergency response team during emergency rescue, cordoned off the area and
controls the crowd. They shall be responsible for the Starting or assisting in the evacuation of the site; check
using that the site is empty and everyone has left.

014. Procedure
In case of fire

1) Raise the alarm immediately upon discovery. Activate fire alarm system (if already available).
2) Immediately inform Managers, Supervisors or HSE Officer through emergency contact numbers (To be
posted on HSE Bulletin Board and other Information board all throughout the site).
3) Attack the fire if you are trained to do so using proper fire extinguisher.
4) If the fire is too large evacuate the area and follow the Emergency Evacuation Plan and proceed to the
identified assembly area.
5) Follow the instructions given by the fire marshals.
6) Headcount must be conducted to ensure that no one is missing or trapped.
7) Do not leave the assembly area, wait for further instructions.
8) Return only to your work areas if you are told to do so.

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 In case of Earth quake.

If you are at Working Area:

1) Don’t Panic. Do not run.

2) Stay away from any tall structures that may be possibly damage such as overhead power lines etc.
3) When the shaking stops – proceed to the assembly area as instructed by the emergency
4) response team.
5) Do not leave the assembly area. Wait for further instructions.

Medical Emergency Procedure

Upon discovery immediately call medical emergency phone number. Provide the following information:

1) Nature of medical emergency

2) Location of the emergency
3) Name and phone number from which you are calling.
4) Do not move victim unless absolutely necessary.
5) Call the First Aider to provide the required assistance prior to the arrival of the professional medical
help:

 If First Aider are not available, as a minimum, attempt to provide the following assistance:

1) Stop the bleeding with firm pressure on the wounds (note: avoid contact with blood or other bodily
fluids).
2) Clear the air passages using the Heimlich maneuver in case of choking.
3) In case of rendering assistance to personnel exposed to hazardous materials, consult the Safety Data
Sheet (SDS) and wear the appropriate personal protective equipment. Attempt first aid ONLY if trained
and qualified.
4) Bring the victim to the nearest hospital if necessary and if he/she needs an immediate medication.

015. Emergency Response Team

An emergency response team to handle emergencies relating to traffic accident, fire, medical emergencies, and
other emergencies based on identified shall be organized to cover the work site.
Members of emergency response team shall undergo standard First Aid Training from the Philippine Red Cross
or in any accredited training center.
The Emergency response team shall facilitate emergency drills once semi-annually headed by HSE officer.

016. Emergency Contact Numbers

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In case of emergency, the contact person, telephone hotlines and actions to be taken will be displayed in the
safety bulletin boards for the information and understanding of all the workers.

1. Project Manager –
2. HSE Lead –
3. First Aider
4. Philippine National Police-
5. Bureau of Fire Protection-
6. Nearest Hospital or Clinic

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DOC. NO. SPP-JSA-001

SILAY SOLAR FARM 2A & 2B EARLY WORKS

CLIENT/OWNER
SILAY SOLAR FARM 2A & 2B EARLY WORKS

SITE GRADING JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS

MCC-CITICORE
RENEWABLE
ENERGY CORP.

AFTER
Potential/ APPLYI
Basic Job/ Task
Associated Hazard Class Solutions/Control Measures NG
Steps
Hazard CONTR
OLS
1. Securing Work
Permit.
MANAGEMEN Supervisor in-charge must secure approved WP before work commencement with the
A
T assistance of Safety Officer giving the working area assessment to be safe for working.

C
Non- C Supervisor in-charge must ensure that all employees assigned to this task will attend a pre- C
compliance in construction safety meeting, which will include the pertinent in Work Permit, Standard
NAVI GEO’s Operating Procedures, types of potential hazards, and actual hazards present and controls for
Procedures those hazards.
and
Regulations
and incomplete
or overlooked
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 application of
permits and
forms may lead
to entering and
commencing
work in an
unsafe working
area.
2. Land surveys
Boundary surveys MAN,
METHOD,
MANAGEMEN
T, &
ENVIRONMEN
T
Topographic
surveys

Security threat. Supervisor in-charge must ensure security coordination at least two (2) days ahead of planned
A
Assault schedule for the availability of NAVI GEO-CONSTRUCTION representative

C
From lawless
elements, i.e.,
hold up, A Pause and rest in a timely interval.
kidnap,
robbery. C
Fatigue due to
prolonged All personnel must bring enough amounts of water for their own consumption to rehydrate
C
hours of once in a while.
searching. C

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 C
Heat Weather must be forecasted and if bad weather is experienced, postpone the activity. If it is
exhaustion. doable, all personnel must bring protective rainwear.
C
Sickness due C
to exposure to Weather must be forecasted and if bad weather is experienced, postpone the activity. If it is
bad weather doable, all personnel must bring protective rainwear.
condition. C
Vehicular
A Be aware of the surroundings; survey first the area before proceeding.
accident. C

Only authorized driver/s allowed to drive company vehicles following traffic rules and
regulations.
C
Slip/ Trip/ Fall Supervisor in-charge must remind all workers to be extra cautious on the present hazards of
A
to same level. the surrounding.
C
C
Social unrest
While on the working areas, do not leave or go far with the group and do not confront anyone.
(kaguluhan sa B
Always stays in the eyes of the security escort.
lipunan). C
Bump by
3. Clearing and All equipment operators are properly trained and holding the National Certificate (NC) II
moving A
Grubbing Provision of flagman for all moving equipment.
equipment. C
Ensure that working areas are free from obstruction. C
C
Slip/Trip/ Fall
to same level
4. Excavation and Persons falling A Excavation permit in place C
Hauling into
excavations
Material or
plant falling
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 into
excavations
Bump with
moving A All excavations will have suitable fixed barriers at least
equipments C
1.5m from leading edges Provision of adequate signage
Creation of safe pedestrian access routes away from excavations

Safe access and egress shall be provided for all excavations and access bridges over the
trenches should be provided.

Excavation daily inspection checklist to be completed by competent person

Training & Supervision
Regular TB Talks ref: excavation safety
All excavated spoil to be placed at least 1.5m from leading edges

Creation of vehicle access routes away from excavations\

No lone working in excavations
Noise & dust
5. Backfilling and
pollution B Daily checks to be implemented by the operator before work start.
Compaction
Vibration C
Property
B Selection and use of appropriate PPE
Damage C
Noise pollution,
Only trained person to operate (with NCII) Limit exposure time / regular breaks Trained first
Dust during B
aiders
compaction C
B
Personal Injury Provision of adequate flagman for moving equipment. Training & Supervision
C

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Dehydration START briefings & Tool box talks Provision of adequate drinking water.
C

Hazard Classification

Class A: Condition or practice likely to cause serious disability, loss of life or body part, and/or extensive loss of structure, equipment or materials. This condition must be fixed or
controlled within 24 hours.

Class B: Condition or practice likely to cause serious injury/illness, resulting in temporary disability or property damage that is disruptive but less severe than in Class A. This condition
must be fixed or controlled within two (2) weeks.

Class C: Condition or practice likely to cause minor, non-disabling injury/illness, and/or non-disruptive property damage.

PREPARED BY: CHECKED BY:

ENGR. REYNIEL
SOLIS ENGR. ALVIN FANO
PROJECT
ENGINEER PROJECT MANAGER
DATE: DATE:

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