INDEX OF CONTENTS

1. PURPOSE
2. SCOPE
3. RESPONSIBILTY
4. HEALTH AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
5. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
6. METHOD
7. MATERIALS LIST
8. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
9. FILES
10. APPENDICES
APPENDIX 1: Company Certificate
APPENDIX 2: Data sheet
APPENDIX 3: Inspection and Test Plans
APPENDIX 4: Safety Statement

1. PURPOSE: To provide an outline procedure which

will enable those people involved with
 structure works in accordance with the
correct Design and Standards.
In addition it provides the framework to
undertake that work in a safe manner
and with due care of environmental
matters.
2. SCOPE:
The work will involve Deck Eliminator
Waterproofing system at all structures ,
in the project: M50 Upgrade PPP
Scheme. It will also incorporate any
ecological issues that may arise and the
preventative measures that need to be
incorporated.
3. HEALTH & SAFETY
CONSIDERATIONS:
1. The site shall be visited by the Safety
Department and Risk Assessments shall
be carried out using the list below:
Access, Egress, Places of work and
Work Processes
 Existing services (above and
underground)
 Site set up and demobilisation
 Delivery/removal of materials and
plant
 Work near or over water
 Working at heights
 Public access to the works
 Emergency planning
Plant, Machinery, Materials and
Substances
 Provision and maintenance of safe
plant and equipment
 Chemical materials operations
First aid and Welfare Facilities
 First aid facilities
Administrative Matters
 Statutory documentation, notices and
posters
 Site rules
 Registers and records
 Accidents, occurrences and near
misses
2. All works shall be carried out in
accordance with the Safety Plan for the
site.
3. All personnel shall be given a site-
specific safety induction prior to
commencing any works on site.
4. CSCS and Safe pass cards must be
made available at the induction and
should be carried on site at all times.
5. Toolbox talks shall be carried out on a
regular basis.
6. PPE shall be worn on site at all times to
include a minimum of hi-vis, boots and
hardhat.
7. All plant shall be in working order and
moving plant shall have flashing
beacons and reversing sirens where
appropriate. All relevant certification
shall be checked on site and a copy filed
in the site offices prior to commencing
work on site e.g. CR6, CR4b CR2, etc.
8. All lifting gear shall have their relevant
CR6 up to date, checked and a copy
filed in the site offices prior to
commencement of work.
9. Fall arrest equipment shall be inspected
and the inspections recorded on a WH1
form. Copies of the WH1 form shall be
submitted to M50 [construction] Ltd site
offices for filing.
10. All operatives shall be briefed on traffic 5. RESPONSIBILITY:
management. Signage shall be erected
to identify access points. TITLE NAME NUMBER
Project Manager Manuel 087-6807923
11. A slinger/signaller with the relevant Rodriguez
CSCS card shall sling all loads and Site Manager Miguel Mayor 087-9233033
signal the operator for lifting operations.

12. The first aider shall be identified on site Health and Safety Ken Brennan 087- 9233104
by having a green first aid sticker on Manager
their helmet. Quality & Martin Cullen 087-7689105
13. The excavation shall have the sides Environmental
battered back at 45 degrees to prevent Manager
slippage of the sides. Road barriers shall Section Manager 1.Pablo 087-9152594
be maintained above the excavation Cabello 087-9152598
with a soil berm placed behind to ensure 2.Declan 087-9962727
that no plant or traffic can enter the McDonagh
excavation. 3.Carlos
Casado
4. ENVIRONMENTAL Section Foreman 1.Tony Finlay 087-9152601
CONSIDERATIONS: 2.Con Mullane 087-9152624
3.John Marron 087-9653962
1. All necessary precautions in accordance First Aiders Aidan Gaffney 087-9152621
with the company policy contract Denise 087-1305283
requirements and Environmental Murtagh
Operating Plan shall be adopted for the
successful completion of this item of
work.

2. Drip trays, spill kits, etc shall be on hand

to prevent spillage or leaks of fuels or
oils from entering water courses.

3. All chemical storage shall be bunded to

prevent any spillages. All other
chemicals and liquid materials shall be
stored in designated bunded stores.

4. It shall be the responsibility of the site

agent / engineer onsite to undertake
regular environmental inspections and to
ensure that all subcontractors receive the
Environmental Operating Plan.
METHOD: minimum tensile adhesion value of 0.7
N/mm² is required. This is easily
achieved with the Eliminator system
6.1. Quality Control of Eliminator
on correctly prepared concrete.
(One Coat) Bridgedeck
Waterproofing System

6.1. Inspection and Preparation of

1 Concrete Decks

1.1 All concrete deck preparation shall be

carried out to provide a sound
substrate. The preparation method
shall be approved by the Engineer(s).

1.2 All surfaces must be dry and free from

oil, grease, curing compounds, shutter
release oils, loose particles, moss,
algae growth, laitance, friable matter,
bitumen, asphalt, dirt and all other
contaminants.

1.3 Concrete spillages and irregular shutter

joint surfaces should be ground level
or filled as necessary.

1.4 Any sharp external edges or internal

angles having an irregular surface
should be made level.

1.5 Following the preparation work and

prior to the application of the
Eliminator System the bridge deck
shall be inspected and approved by the
Engineer(s) and the Authorised
Contractor to ensure the preparatory
works are satisfactory and the finished
substrate meets the required standard.

1.6 Adhesion of the Eliminator System to

the bridge deck shall be measured prior
to system application by random spot
application. Three tests will be carried
out per 500 m², smaller bridges shall
receive a minimum of three tests. A

2.1 The boundary of the area to be
coated shall be clearly identified by
the Engineer prior to the
commencement of material
application.
2.2 A neat finish with well-defined
boundaries shall be provided by the
Main Contractor.
3.1 The substrate must be primed using
Stirling Lloyd Primer PAR 1.
3.2 The authorised contractor shall use
masking tape, protection boards or
other approved means to control
over spray and provide a neat
finish.
4.1 The Eliminator Membrane shall be
applied in one coat. The colour
will be dependant on the
requirements of the specific
contract.
4.2 Over coating of the primer should
take place as soon as possible
following its application to avoid
unnecessary surface contamination.
The primer shall be fully cured and
must be clean and free from loose
debris, moisture and other
contaminants. Wherever possible
avoid vehicular trafficking of the
primer once applied.
4.3 The authorised contractor shall use
masking tape, protection boards or
other approved means to control
over spray and provide a neat
finish.
4.4 The membrane consists of two
liquid components (Part A & B)
and a hardener powder.
4.5 Part B is mixed with the hardener
powder. Part A and Part B are then
mixed together in an airless spray
unit at a ratio of 1:1.
4.6 Spraying may proceed provided the
substrate is above the dew point and
the temperature is appropriate for
application.
4.7 Spraying should be continuous to
introduce fresh materials to the
pump and lines. In the event of
delays flush the system through
with solvent.
4.8 The one-coat application should b a
minimum wet film thickness of
2.2mm to ensure a minimum dry
film thickness of 2.0mnm overall.
This can be achieved by a coverage
rate of 2.8kg per sq. mtr. on a U4
surface. The required coverage rate
will increase with surface
irregularity.
4.9 Following application and curing the
Eliminator membrane shall be
visually inspected.
4.1 Where the area to be treated is
0 bound by a vertical surface eg. Wall
or parapet the waterproofing layer
must be continued up the vertical as
necessary. The thixotropic nature of
Eliminator allows it to be applied to
vertical surfaces in a single coat
thickness in excess of the required
minimum 2mm.
4.1 When terminating at a boundary or
1 edge during membrane application
the material should be applied to
 give the minimum wet thickness of
2mm and not applied to a tapered
finish.

4.1 Where new membrane is to be

2 applied to the existing cured
membrane at a day joint, the new
application should be lapped to the
existing by 50mm.

4.1 No preparation is necessary to the

3 overlap unless the existing
membrane is dirty or contaminated
on the lap edge, in which case the
lap edge must be cleaned with a
cloth soaked in Stirling Lloyd
Solvent No 1 or No 3.

6.1.5 Tack Coat

5.1 The appropriate tack coat shall be
applied to the cured waterproofing
in all areas due to receive sand
asphalt carpet or hot rolled asphalt.

5.2 Where sand asphalt carpet is to be

applied directly onto the system,
Tack Coat No. 2 shall be applied by
airless spray, brush or roller at a
coverage rate of between 0.1kg/m²
and 0.3kg/² onto the cured
waterproofing membrane.

5.3 The tack coat shall be dry before the

application of the sand asphalt
carpet or hot rolled asphalt. This
drying time will vary upon site
conditions. Typical drying time for
Tack Coat No. 2 is 1 hour at 23°C.
Tack Coat SA1030 shall be allowed
to cool for a minimum of 30
minutes.
 5.4 The tack coat will accept foot traffic compliance
and vehicular with
traffic the
with rubber
waterproofing
tyres
once it is dry. However to preventsystemunnecessary
specification.
contamination vehicular
traffic should be avoided.
2.3 All batches of the waterproofing
5.5 Surfacing can take place immediatelysystem
after theshall
tack coat
be issupplied
dry or it can
withbe a
delayed indefinitely with no detriment Certificate
to theof Conformity.
bond strength achieved
provided the surface is dry and free from contaminants. Preferably it
should be applied without undue 2.4 Each
delay tocomponent
prevent unnecessary
of the
contamination. If the tack coat should waterproofing
become contaminated
system received
with dust on-site
or
other debris is shall be cleaned as necessary.
shall be logged and stored in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions to
prevent contamination or deterioration.

6.2. Quality Control of Eliminator 6.2.3. Preparation of the Concrete

(Two Coat) Bridgedeck Bridge Deck
3.1 All concrete deck preparation shall
Waterproofing System
be carried out to provide a sound
substrate. The Highway Authority shall
This document has been prepared to comply
approve the preparation method.
with the requirements of the “Manual of
Contract Documents; Volume 1
3.2 Following the preparation work and
Specification for Highways Works, Series
prior to the installation of the
2000, Waterproofing for concrete
waterproofing system, the bridge deck
Structures”, incorporating BD47
shall be inspected and approved by the
“Waterproofing and Surfacing of Concrete
Authorised Contractor to ensure the
Bridge Decks”. For applications outside the
preparatory works are satisfactory.
scope of this specification please consult the
manufacturer.
6.2.4. Weather Conditions
6.2.1. General
4.1 Installation of the waterproofing
1.1 The installation and
system shall only be carried out at a
composition of Eliminator (Two Coat)
minimum air temperature of 4ºC and
Bridgedeck Waterproofing System are as
rising.
stated in the BBA Roads & Bridges
Agrement Certificate and this Method
4.2 Air temperature and relative
Statement.
humidity shall be monitored and
recorded during the installation process.
6.2.2. Quality Control Installation of the waterproofing system
2.1 Ecoflex Surfacing Limited are should only take place when the bridge
authorised by Stirling Lloyd Ploychem deck temperature is above the dew point.
as applicators of the Eliminator System
and comply fully with Stirling Lloyd’s 4.3 The concrete bridge deck shall be
Quality System. dry before and during the installation of
the waterproofing system.
2.2 This system includes quality control
checks on all batches to ensure 6.2.5. Installation
 6.2.6.3 Waterproofing Membrane
5.1 Installation of the Eliminator (Two
Coat) Bridgedeck Waterproofing System 6.3.1 The wet film thickness for
is only carried out by contractors each coat is checked ever 10m² using
authorised and trained by Stirling Lloyd a gauge pin or standard comb type
Polychem Ltd. See Method Statement thickness gauge. The minimum
for application details and please find measured wet film thickness is
enclosed a copy of the Daily Quality 1.2mm per coat.
Assurance Sheets that are used on site 6.3.2 The batch numbers and
coverage rate of Eliminator (Spray
6.2.6. System Installation Checks Grade) Waterproofing membrane is
recorded on the QA & materials
6.2.6.1 Preparation Record.
6.2.6.4 Holiday Test
6.1.1 The bridge deck shall be
inspected and approved before work 6.4.1 Pinhole detection shall be
commences. The QA & materials carried out using an approved
Record must be signed off by the manufacturer’s detection
Authorised Contractor that the bridge equipment having the
deck is suitable for the acceptance of the following facilities :
Eliminator (Two Coat) Bridgedeck a. variable DC test voltage
Waterproofing System. (1-20kv DC)
b. audible and visual alarm
6.1.2 Adhesion of the signals
waterproofing membrane to the bridge c. sensitivity adjustment
deck shall be measured prior to d. phosphor bronze or silicon
installation by random spot application rubber electrode and
in accordance with a recognised standard e. earth lead connection with
e.g. BS EN 24624:1993 (ISO clip
4624:1978) or ASTM 4541-85. Three 6.4.2 Output voltage should be as
tests are carried out per 500m², or a follows:
minimum of three tests for smaller
bridges. A minimum tensile bond Coating Test Voltage
strength of 0.30 N/mm² is achieved. If 2mm – 2mm 12.5kv
lower values are achieved and the failure 2.5mm – 3mm 13.5kv
occurs in the concrete substrate,
guidance should be sought from the 6.4.3 - Earth lead will be fixed to a
Highway Authority. suitable object eg a metal
object imbedded in the deck.
6.2.6.2 Primer - Pinhole detector voltage
6.2.1 All concrete bridge deck will be adjusted according to
surfaces to receive the waterproofing the above table.
membrane application is primed. - The electrode will be
6.2.2 The batch numbers and connected whilst off to the
coverage rate of PAR 1 Primer are extension rods of the pin
recorded on the QA & Materials Record. detector.
 - To ensure the detector is  Appendix 20/2
working the electrode will
touch the exposed substrate,
and the alarm should be 9. FILES:
activated.
System of General Procedures
- The electrode will
Management
pass the coated surface at a
PR-FCC-100-Quality
maximum rate of 100mm/s with
Management-Manual
greater attention to
PR-FCC-305–Project
edges, holes and visible irregularities
Documentation Control
in the coating.
PR-FCC-308–Project Quality
-Any faults detected will be
Plan
marked, these areas will then
PR-FCC-327-Environmental
be repaired and retested.
Planning
PR-FCC-314-Process Control
6.2.6.5 Tack Coat
Schedule 4 of the Contract
6.5.1 The appropriate tack coat is
applied to all waterproofed
areas due to receive APL or
HRA surfacing.
10. APPENDICES:
6.5.2 The batch numbers and
coverage rate of tack coat are APPENDIX 1: Company Certificate
recorded on the QA & APPENDIX 2: Data sheet
Materials Record. APPENDIX 3: Inspection and Test
Plans
APPENDIX 4: Safety Statement /
Assessment

7. MATERIALS LIST:

7.1 Materials List

 Primer
 Waterproofing membrane
 Track coat

All materials shall be approved prior to use.

8. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:

 NRA Specification for Roadworks

Series 2000
 Relevant construction Drawings
 Preliminary Reports
 APPENDIX 1:

Company Certificate
APPENDIX 2:

Data Sheet
 APPENDIX 3:

Inspection and Test Plans

 APPENDIX 4:

Safety Statement / Assessment