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Method Statement

METHOD STATEMENT

RAWABI FAYFA CO.

DEVELOPMENT OF JALMUDA SHORELINE

692-C03R
Flushing of Storm Drainage system

Method Statement No:

Issued by:

Rev.No. Date Description Prepared Checked Approved

1 09-06-2016 Flushing of Storm Drainage System Mohammed Raoofuddin
Arshad Mohammed

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. TITLE.

2. SCOPE OF WORK

General description.
Plant and equipment.
Materials.
Site planning & preparation
Work methodology.
Organization, Responsibilities & Supervision.
Work Force.

3. HEALTH & SAFETY

Risk assessments
Jubail ES & H Contractor Requirements
Protective & Safety Equipment.
Contractual Requirements.
Information to personnel.
Emergency Procedures.
Permit Requirements.

4. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

Environmental Impact assessment.

Jubail ES & H Contractor Requirements
Contractual Requirements.
Emergency Procedures.

5. QUALITY ASSURANCE

Contractual Requirements.
Critical works.
Inspection & Testing.
Follow up & Evaluation.

6. APPENDICES

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Method Statement

1.0 TITLE

Installation of Underground Piping for Storm drainage.

2.0 SCOPE OF WORK

General Description

This method statement is covering the installation work at Royall Commission Project
development of Jalmuda Shoreline for Storm Drainage lines.

Plant and equipments

To execute the job, below listed plant & equipment shall be used but not limited to the
following:

Lifting Equipments
Long bed Trailer
Dewatering Equipments
Hand Tools
Crane
Sling/Belt
Shackle
Chain Block or Come along
Sling/Belt
Shackle
Chain Block or Come along

Material

The material used shall be in accordance with the specification and contract
drawings such as RPM pipe, Lubricant, and gasket.

Reinforced Polymer Mortar Pipe (RPMP)

Approved Lubricant, and gasket.
RPM Pipe Fittings, (double bell couplings, rubber gaskets and bends)
Ladders
Clean Sand
Clean Water
Warning Tape

Transportation and handling of Pipes:

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Pipes shall be stored on a plain ground either in the wooden timbers or on sand
mounds with adequate chokes to prevent from movements.
From the lay- down area to the trench site, it shall be transported through trailers.
Prior to unloading of pipes from trailers, all items shall be inspected for any visual /
transportation damages.
Care shall be taken to prevent pipes from rolling or falling from flat bed trailer and
this shall be attained by using proper supports, chocks.
Spigot end has to be properly secured for not to have any damage and direct
contact with moisture.
Special care has to be taken to prevent any damage on liner of the pipe.
The rubber gaskets received along the pipes and fittings shall be stored in shelter
with original packing until it is used at site.
The supplied lubricant is special vegetable soap (free from grease and petroleum
products). Only the supplied lubricant shall be used.
Extra care shall be taken to ensure that all materials are not damaged during
transport.

Site Planning

To work as a team that support site management plan, construction of access

road and coordination with different contractors and utility department.
Plan of routes as per safety routine schedule, communication on site by means
of mobile, telephone, etc. Lay down area designed to stock different materials.
Before starting the installation, coordinates and elevation of the center line of the
bedding shall be established as per the latest revised IFC drawing inside the
trench construction area as a reference points.

Trench Excavation:

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Prior to trench excavation, a permit to excavate by a competent person must be

made.
All existing underground utilities must be checked prior to start excavation.
The width of excavation shall be made minimum to comfortably contain the space
of worker standing on either side or sufficient to work.
The side slope of trenches shall be at the angle of repose of the excavated
material.
Shall be ensuring that all the excavation is safe to work around throughout
construction activities until backfilled.
Excavated material to be placed at safe distance from the edge of the excavation.
Ladders access to trench must be secured at their highest point.
The necessary service access with slope shall be provided as required.
The trench width shall be extending to minimum half of the pipe diameter at each
side.
If the excavation area is deeper than 1.2 meter it shall be step by steps, two or
more steps.
Trench De-Watering (If Required):
In case of high ground water table, adequate dewatering shall be requiring through
suction pumps or well-point system depending on the ground water condition.
If excavations last more than 24 hrs,hard barricades must be provided 1.8mtr from
edge of excavation.
Maintain groundwater level at least 500 mm of below excavation.

Pipe Laying Procedure:

Position the crane (If it is needed) near the trench (safe distance).
Unload the pipe and lower into the trench.
Ensure no sand/debris go inside the pipes.
Make sure that the bedding is mechanically compacted and tested prior to pipe
laying as per the requirements.(RC Hold Point)
After placing the first pipe, bring the second pipe near the pipe earlier placed and
install it with clamps, chain blocks/pullers.
Once the pipe is fixed in the coupling, check the alignment and move to other joint.
Keep continue this way and ensure for the entire line.
Release the pipe from the crane, remove the slings and clamps.

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Work Methodology :
(Manufacturer recommended procedure attached, and shall be followed.)

The manufacturer / supplier provide sufficient lubricant with each delivery of

couplings and pipes.
Thoroughly clean double bell coupling grooves and rubber gasket rings to make
sure no dirt or oil is present.
Insert the gasket into the groove .
Do not use any lubricant in the groove or on the gasket at this stage of
assembly.
Water shall be used to moisten the gasket and groove to ease positioning and
insertion of the gasket. With uniform pressure, push each loop of the rubber
gasket into the gasket groove.
Apply a thin layer of lubricant to the rubber gasket. As per manufacturer for
normal amount of lubricant consumed per joint.
Clean thoroughly the pipe spigots to remove any dirt, grit, grease, etc.
Inspect spigot sealing surface for possible damage.
Apply a thin layer of lubricant to the spigots from the end of the pipe to the black
alignments stripe.
After lubricating take care to keep the coupling and spigots clean.
Make sure the pipe spigot is resting at least 100 mm above the ground surface to
keep away from dirt.
Push the coupling on to the pipe spigot end manually and place smooth shape
timber across the coupling. Uses two come-along jacks connected between the
timber and clamp and pull the coupling into position until the spigot touches the
center register.
Clamp contact with the pipe shall be padded or protected to prevent damage to
the pipe.
Nylon slings or smooth rope shall be used and extra care must be taken in the
alignment of the coupling.
Come-along jacks are placed one on each side of the pipe and connected to the
clamps.
The spigot ends and pipe are to be protected from any damage.
Line end should be covered properly and secured.

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Preparation prior to Testing:

Prior to testing, underground piping shall be partially back filled to the required
height with all joints exposed during the Gravity test to detect any possible
leakage.
Flushing should be done to remove all debris and dust inside the pipe before
starting test.
All pipes end must be sealed off with test plug or blind flange.

Test Procedure (Gravity)

Necessary precautions shall be taken for the safety of personnel during testing
operation.
Testing shall be carried out on each section of storm drainage between
Successive catch basin.
Cracked or defective pipes, fittings, and valves shall be removed and replaced
with sound material until satisfactory
Plug all openings below the highest vent stack.
Repair leaks encountered.
Maintaining and fill the line 3 m above top of the pipe at upper end of the pipe
line, but not more than 6m head at the low end by means of a stand pipe.
A period of 4 hour should be allow for absorption,
The loose of water over a period of 30min shall be measured by adding water
from a measuring vessel at regular intervals of 10 min and logging the quantity
of water required to maintain the original levels in the standpipe.
Leakage shall not exceed 0.06 L/h/100 m/mm of 300mm nominal diameter or
less.
Leakage shall not exceed 0.12 L/h/100/m/mm of 300 mm nominal diameter or
greater.
Joints showing any visible leakage shall be replaced or remade as necessary.

AFTER TEST REQUIREMENTS

Draining shall be done on the downstream side. All vents shall be opened before
draining to facilitate drainage and to prevent formation of a vacuum. No test fluid shall
remain in low spots
The test fluid shall be disposed as directed by the Royal Commission.
All temporary items installed for testing purposes (e.g. blinds, spacers and supports)
shall be removed.
Items that were removed from testing shall be re-installed.
Items, such as instrument air tubing, check valve discs which were disconnected before
testing shall be reconnected.
Isolation valves closed for the test purposes and that are required to be in the
open position for process reason shall be opened. If the valve cavity has a
drain, the cavity shall be drained.

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Pipe Backfilling upto Grade

After the pipe joint Gravity test, the pipes can be backfilled and compacted in
lifts of 150mm upto warning tape and thereafter in lifts of 300mm upto FGL.
The backfilling should be compacted to 90% max dry density as per RC spec.
No. -02315 and contract drawing 692-320-20TR-CE-211.
Sand shall be used for backfilling free of any contamination.

Organization, responsibilities & Supervision.

The Project Manager / Construction Manager are responsible for the proper
implementation of this Procedure.

QA/QC Manager is responsible for the implementation of all required Quality

Control Activities such as Test and Inspection.

QA/QC Engineer is responsible for the proper carrying out of the inspection and
Testing details as per Specification and Procedure.

Field Engineer and Piping Superintendent responsibilities are to manage all the
everyday activities as per plan and schedule. They Coordinate with the HSE
Department to ensure that Proper Safety Implementation respective to
Personnel, Equipments and Environment are strictly adhered. Piping Supervisor
responsibility is to monitor everyday field activities, assuring that implementation
is as per this Method statement.

Work Force

Field Engineers
QC Inspectors
Surveyor
Safety Officer
Equipment Operators
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Foremen
Pipefitters
Helpers

3.0 HEALTH AND SAFETY

Risk Assessments

Basic job steps Risk Safe job procedure

Accomplish safe work, plan, and excavation for

Excavation to Collapse of trenching. Safety officer assigned in the area to
required depth Excavating check safe work plan/excavation prior to actual
excavation, sign board etc, display at work site.
Designated equipment spotter defined access for
Equipment Failure of equipment heavy equipment backup/reversing alarm of
operation loader, excavator, trucks etc, must be always in
good condition.
Access Falling into the Provide adequate and appropriate access for
barricading trench personnel, barricades and install safety signs.
Sloping / stepping of excavation Installation of
Sloping Collapsed excavation sheet piles, and maintain de-watering system.(as
required) Maintained slope of excavation at 37
(maximum)
Imperfect vehicles Certified operator, equipment should be
Transportation and failure of inspected; position of the crane near the trench
and lowering of equipment operation must be in a safe distance to lowering the pipe
the Pipes with pipes. into the trench.
Accumulation of
Transportation excavated soil /spoil To designate stock pile area, excavated soil at
of soil near the edge of least one meter away from edge of excavation.
excavation would
result on failure of
the excavation

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Environmental Safety & Health Contractor

Wear at all the time suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye protection, dust
masks should be used all the time; the wet adhesive may cause irritation by skin
contact.
All Environmental and Health shall be taken care
Execute periodic cleaning to keep site.
Adjacent properties free of accumulations of waste materials, debris, rubbish, and
windblown debris resulting from construction operations.
Store volatile wastes in covered metal container remove from premises daily.
Prevent accumulation of waste which creates hazardous condition.
Conduct cleaning and disposal operation to comply with local environmental laws.
Provide plastic cover over electrical and electronic components to reduce dust
accumulation in interior parts.
Protective and Safety Equipment
All person at all time when on the site have to wear a protective helmet.
Safety shoes/boots shall be issued to all personnel on the site.
Appropriate glasses and eye protection to be issued to workman as required.
In places where high slopes workers shall be equipped with a safety full body
harness with retrieval line securely anchored to the structure.
Rubber boots to be provided during concrete woks. These boots should be in
good condition in order to prevent any contact of concrete with workers foot.
All workers as a requirement will use protective hand gloves to protect against
sharp or rough edges, chemicals, and hot or cold surface accordingly..
Lifting equipment and carriers shall not use its full capacity to handle a load

Contractual Requirements
All safety and health which are required to fulfill by the contractor will be taken
care in accordance with the International EH & S Standards in conjunction with
clients Specification, Standards, and Instructions.

Information to Personnel
Safety and Environmental education and information to be disseminated to all
the employees in shape of seminars, safety tool box meetings and safety
refresher courses.
Emergency Procedure
First aid clinic is available at site in the hour of need. Emergency Telephone
numbers are posted and displayed on site on appropriate locations.
Rescue aids will be in place such as retrieval lines, safety harness, etc.
In the event of heat stress and strokes a fully equipped ambulance is available to
transport the victim to the nearest hospital for treatment.

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4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

Environmental Impact Assessment

None

Environmental safety and Health Contractor Requirements

Same as addressed in above section 3.2

Contractual Requirements
Please see the Section 3.4 above

Emergency Procedure
Please see the Section 3.6 above

5.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE

Contractual Requirements

Contractor is bound to meet the requirement of Quality Assurance.

Critical Works

All critical activities will be performed in accordance with the clients

Specification, instruction as well as International standards.

Inspection & Testing

Inspection and testing to be carried out in accordance with the approved ITP
and RC Specification (Attached ITP).

Follow-up & Evaluation

Work executed shall be evaluated and followed up in accordance with RC

Specifications and International Standards.

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Acknowledgement Signatures
The personnel listed below confirm receipt of the method statement and have had the contents explained to them, understand
it and are aware of the site ES&H requirements.
Name Employer Date Signature

Note to FE, CS & FCS Any significant change from this method statement requires it to be revised and resubmitted to RC
before work can commence.

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