CONTENTS

1. Scope of Work

2. Purpose

3. References

4. Abbreviations, Terms and Definitions

5. Responsibilities

6. Procedure

7. Environmental, Health and Safety

8. Attachments
1. SCOPE OF WORK

This Method Statement covers the various methods utilized to control water in
excavation.
2. PURPOSE
This method statement provides the control sequence and methodology that will be used for
Trial trench to obtain existing service in order to achieve compliance with the Contract
Specifications and Drawing
3. REFERENCES

TYPE REQUIRED DOC REFERENCE

Y/N
ITP(s)
SPECIFICATIONS ISO9001:2008 - Quality Management Systems
IFC DRAWINGS
SHOP DRAWINGS
MATERIAL
SUBMITTAL
RELATED METHOD
STATEMENTS
OTHER

4. ABBREVIATIONS, TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

MS Method Statement
ITP Inspection and Test plan
RA Risk Assessment
IFC Issued for Construction

5. RESPONSIBILITIES

It is the responsibility of all personnel involved in the works to implement this Method
Statement and in accordance with the Risk Assessment (attached), ITP, Contractor ES&H plan,
and project safety rules and regulations.

Position Name Company Contact Number

Project Manager
QC Manager
Project Engineer
HSE Officer
Safety Officer
Site
Supervisor/Foreman
Surveyor
Technicians
Helpers
5.1 The Project Manager shall be responsible to:

1. Implement and maintain a successful completion of the work.

2. Communicate this Method Statement to his subordinates.
3. Provide his subordinates with the information they need to carry out their responsibilities.
4. Enforce the application of this document once it is approved.
5. Stop all unsafe work activities.
6. Ensure the Health and Safety of the personnel on the site.
7. Ensure that the requirements of the Project Specifications and relevant is followed and
implemented during construction

5.2 HSE Officer

1. Ensure Site Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) is implemented and followed for each activity.
2. Monitor the implementation of this method statement.
3. Provide required training.
4. Regularly pay site visits to ensure that safety is being exercised at site as per requirement.
5. Advise the Site Engineer for any infraction for safety procedures.
6. Verify field activities are following the MS/RA and any new risks not previously identified are
addressed and reflected in a revised/new MS/RA.
7. Stop all unsafe work activities.

5.3 Site Engineer shall be responsible to:

1. Assist the section engineer in carrying out his responsibilities.

2. Coordinate the work with the Foreman.
3. Directly monitor the construction activities at site.
4. Implement the relevant ITP
5. Ensure that the quality of the works meets the requirements of the Project Specifications, ITPs
and QCPs
6. Ensure that working areas are properly covered with work permits.
7. Report on the spot any non-conformance to the section engineer.
8. Provide all necessary tools, equipment, and material required at site.
9. Ensure that safety awareness at site is continuously maintained through JSTI and tool boxes
talks.
10. Make sure that site personnel are adequately trained to do the job.
11. Stop all unsafe work activities.

5.4 QC shall be responsible to:

1. Maintain all quality records properly documented.

2. Conduct inspections and monitor the required tests.
3. Determining and reporting any non-conformance to the Manager.
4. Checking compatibility between production processes, test procedures and the applicable
documentation through review and circulation of the technical and administration document
related to the various activities.
5. Ensuring that all personnel are fully aware with all the quality requirements and applications for
all quality documents as relevant to their discipline.
6. Ensuring appropriate supervision for all work activities enabling quality related operations to be
effectively covered.
7. Coordinate with the Independent Laboratory representative so that all tests are carried out as
required by the specifications and records as per the Contractors Quality Control Plan.
8. Stop all unsafe and substandard work activities.

5.5 Safety Officer shall be responsible to:

1. Ensure that toolbox talks are conducted as per SSSP plan.
2. Monitor the implementation of this Method Statement.
3. Provide the required training for the site personnel involved.
4. Monitor and advice to site supervisors all requirement for tools to maintain a safe working
environment.
5. Monitor the compliance with procedures with respect to equipments and related certification
and permits.
6. Stop all unsafe work activities.

5.6 Foremen shall be responsible to:

1. Directly supervise and monitor all construction activities at site.

2. Directly coordinate with Section Engineer.
3. Ensure availability of all required tools to maintain a safe working environment.
4. Ensure compliance with procedures with respect to equipments and related certification and
permits
5. Ensure that the workers under his command fully understand the hazards and risks involved in
the job and are responsible to ensure they work in a safe environment.
6. Make sure that the manpower under his supervision are adequately trained and are qualified to
carry out the work.
7. Insure a safe working environment for the work force.
8. Provide the site workers with the required PPE for the job.
9. Provide the necessary the material, equipment, and machinery for the job.
10. Foremen shall be responsible for conducting the JSTI Card.
11. Ensure the work area is safe for the activities being performed.

5.7 Surveyor shall be responsible to:

1. Execution of daily survey field tasks according the procedures of the Survey Department.
2. Setting out and as-built of tasks provided by Senior Survey Engineer.
3. Keeping the survey instruments and accessories in a good condition.
4. Preparation of survey sketches and handing over of data.
5. Handing over of set-out points or lines to responsible site engineer.
6. Maintaining the Survey Monuments and Geodetic Network points.
7. Control of subcontractor Surveyors daily work and data.

6. PROCEDURE

6.1 Plant and Equipment

The following plant and equipment will be required:

Drilling Machine
Well Point
Header pipes and discharge lines
Pumps, hoses and accessories

6.2 Site Planning & Preparation

 Ensure all required document and material approvals have been obtained.
Inspect and ascertain conformance of existing base structures and preceding trade works
done by others.
Ensure materials have been obtained from approved suppliers.
Ensure work area is clear and safe.
Ensure all constraints on operations have been identified and precautions are taken.
Ensure QC and HSE monitoring documents and procedures are established and approved.
Arrange all necessary personnel, equipment and services as required for the works and
ensure adequate water, lighting, power and access arrangements are in place.
Where further information/ clarification in respect of Contract drawings are required the
matter shall be referred to the Engineer by means of a request for information. (RFI)
Implement Employee induction procedures and Tool Box Talks for ongoing risk assessment
and identification of hazards.
Ensure the structure is not overloaded when materials are distributed within the structure.
Erect scaffold and access platforms in accordance with approved temporary works
documents and safety procedures.
Temporary barricade and warning sign shall be set up at area of site work.
A safety forms signed by workers and briefing before work will be provided to control the
safety working condition (forms enclosed).

6.3 Sequence of Works

Sequence Activity/Stage Max/Min Time Interval

1
2
3
4
5
6

6.4 Work Methodology

Selection of dewatering method depends on the following: -

Depending on certain factors, one or more of the below detailed dewatering methods can
be adopted.

The factors affecting the decision include among others:

The soil characteristics

The soil hydrology
The size and depth of the excavation
The proposed method of excavation and ground support
The proximity of existing structure

Dewatering Method:-

Protect structure, prepare and adjust to the site from damage caused by settlement and
 Hazards created by dewatering.
Any closing of roads, streets, or facilities shall be with permission from authority has
Jurisdiction and then provide alternative access.
Installation of dewatering pipe

The header pipe shall be connected to well points placed at 1 meter centers with sufficient
Depth to ensure that lowering of the water table shall be carried out from a level not less
Than 1 meter below the excavation bottom
Pre-drainage (Well Points System).

Well points will be drilled by augers or high pressure water jet and fitted with riser pipes
at sufficient intervals to maintain the surrounding water table below the level of
excavation.

After well points are driven into the ground they are surrounded with a filter layer (5mm
sand) to facilitate suction.

Flexible elbows are used to connect the riser pipes to Header pipes, which in turn are
connected to suction Pumps.

The water is then pumped through flexible hoses ordischarge lines to the discharge
points.

Once the water table has sufficiently dropped, theexcavation may proceed in dry soil.

7. ENVIRONMENTAL, SAFETY AND HEALTH

7.1 Activity Risk Assessment

A risk assessment analyzing potential risks and their mitigation measures is attached to this
method statement in Appendix 8.1.

7.2 HSE General Precautions & General Mitigation Measures/Controls

7.2.1 Activity to be adequately supervised by competent staff (both Construction &

HSE)
7.2.2 All Personnel/Workforce involved in the activity to be inducted, and received the
required training/competencies BEFORE commencing the activity
7.2.3 Engineer/Supervisor/Foremen In-Charge to prepare and the JSTI (Job Safety Task
Instructions) form, and discuss it with the workforce BEFORE commencing the
activity (form and discussion to be in the language understood by the workforce)
7.2.4 Required Permits/NOCs (including Permits To Work, as applicable) to be obtained
ahead of time (BEFORE commencing the activity)
7.2.5 All Plants/Machines/Vehicles/Equipment used in the activity to be pre-inspected
and approved by the competent authorized personnel
7.2.6 HSE Procedures relevant/applicable to the activity to be reviewed by the
Engineer/Supervisor In-Charge, and specific precautions to be conveyed to the
Foreman/Charge-Hand and Workforce through JSTI and other forms of
communications
7.2.7 All Personnel/Workforce involved in the activity to fully comply with PPE
requirement (Personal Protective Equipment)
 7.2.8 Use adequate and visible HSE signage, posters and board to promote awareness
7.2.9 Ensure adequate rest areas (welfare facilities) are accessible
7.2.10 Engineer/Supervisor/Foreman/Charge-Hand to be familiarized with Emergency
Response Plan & Contact Numbers. Emergency contact numbers to be posted on
site.
7.2.11 Supply toilets and cool drinking water at the immediate area of the activities prior
to commencement of works.

8. ATTACHMENTS

8.1 Risk Assessment