Method statement

PROJECT :

PROJECT NO. CONTRACT NO.

CLIENT :

Electricity Distribution Directorate Kingdom of Bahrain

EDD) MTC)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE PAGE NO
A. WORKING METHOD STATEMENT
1. Site Cleaning
2. Surveys 3
3. Trial Holes
4. Shop Drawings

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5.Excavations 4
6. Temporary shoring and sheet piling
7. Dewatering 7-8
8. Concreting 8
B. RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
1. Manpower 13-14
2. Machineries
3. Materials 14
C. WORK PROGRAMME
1. Admin team
2. Quantity surveyor and procurement team 15
3. Design team
4. Safety team 16

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety Department, Designated supervisor/foreman, 16
Employees

a) General procedures 17
b) Safety measures
c) Sign boards
d) Additional Requirements 18
e) Maintenance of site
f) Changing traffic conditions
g) Completion 19

PROJECT TEAM 20-21

A. WORKING METHOD STATEMENT

1. SITE CLEANING

Site cleaning shall commence and co-ordinate with the site surveyor and soil
investigator. This because certain areas to be cleared to allow the smooth works of the
other parties.

All vegetation, weeds and tall grass or other unsuitable materials obstruct the working
environment will be removed. It will be removed from site to the dumping yard.

2. SURVEYS

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Before the commencement of the site mobilization and site cleaning works we will
appoint a licensed surveyor to search the approved plan of the contractual site with Client
or Survey Department. Upon having the necessary plan the survey team will conduct site
survey to check for boundary and boundary demarcation by setting boundary peg to
prevent potential enragement in to neighbouring land. Temporary Bench Mark (TBM) will
also be set up a few location inside and outside the contractual boundary for future
reference during the construction period.

Having successfully doing this the above task they will conduct the levelling survey to
determine the original ground level, clops and terrain for the detail and construction
purposes.

3. TRIAL HOLES

A trial pit is an excavation of ground in order to study or sample the composition

and structure of the subsurface, usually dug during a site investigation, a soil survey,
locating existing utility services (i.e. WDD/EDD/ BETELOC). Trial pits are dug before the
construction.
Trial pits are usually between 1 and 1.50 metres deep, and are dug by hand
digging. Building and construction regulations clearly state that any trial pits that
concedes deeper than 1.2 metres should be secured against structural collapse, if they
are to be entered by people.
When underground cables are damaged, people can be killed and injured by
electric shock, electrical arcs (causing an explosion), and flames. This often results in
severe burns to hands, face and body, even if protective clothing is being worn.

Underground electrical cables can be particularly hazardous because they often look like
pipes and it is impossible to tell if they are live just by looking at them.

Excavation work should be properly managed to control risks, including:

Excavation work should be carried out carefully and follow recognised safe digging
practices.

By using the service drawing from services utility DPCU to determine cable positions and
routes, excavation may take place, with trial holes dug using suitable hand tools as
necessary to confirm this.

Excavate alongside the service rather than directly above it. Final exposure of the service
by horizontal digging is recommended; as the force applied to hand tools can be
controlled more effectively.

Insulated tools should be used when hand digging near electric cables.

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All service cable / pipe / ducts found in trial holes should be recorded by alignment
and levels to be taken for making the shop drawing.

All trial pits should be back filled with suitable back filling material and well
compacted.

4. SHOP DRAWINGS

After conducting the trial hole using the trial hole details and survey data our design
team will proceed with their detail design and decide on their process flow, levels, and
positioning of structures. The design team will then finalized their layout and submit it to
client and relevant authorities for approval.

5. EXCAVATIONS

Upon approval of construction drawings, machineries and survey team will be

mobilized to the site. The survey team will establish survey control such as Temporary Bench
Mark (TBM) and alignment control to mark the limit of excavation. The area that needs to
be excavated will be pegged and volume of excavation will be determined.

Long arm excavator will be required for the deep excavation more than six meters.
Fore excavation less than six meters we proposed to use a normal excavator 300 series or
200 series depending on the volume of the excavation.

Excavated material will be hauled immediately to fill the idling area within the site or
to be disposed to our own dumping site. Dumper trucks will be employing to do the hauling.
A backhoe and skid loader will be used to level the dumped excavated material. No
excavated material shall be stockpile within the vicinity of an excavated area or an newly
constructed structures to avoid slop failure.

During excavation, a team of surveyor will regularly monitor the excavation levels to
avoid over cutting.

Excavation more than 2.00 meter deep we propose to stabilize the slop with sheet piling to
avoid any untoward happenings.

We expect the ground water table are quite high in the area, probably 2.0 meter
below the original ground level. To ensure smooth excavation, we will provide water pumps
to pump out the ground water from the excavated area.

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Shoring is the provision of a support system for trench faces used to prevent
Cave-ins, movement of soil, underground utilities, roadways, and foundations. Excavation
shall be done to the required depth using sheet piles with necessary supporting frames.

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Sheet piles will be driven 500 mm below the formation level or up to the hard rock (Depends
on the soil),
While designing a protective system we must consider many factors like, soil
classification, depth of cut, water content of soil, changes caused by weather or climate,
surcharge loads etc. For excavation more than 2.00 meters we propose to stabilize the slop
with by installing temporary sheet pile. sheet piles will be 800 mm above the ground level.
A one tone vibrator hammer mounted to the excavator shall be used to drive the
sheet pile into position. Care should be taken to ensure the pile is properly interlocked. The
sheet pile walls then need to be sufficient braced with universal beams to avoid collapse

Sheet Pile

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Sheet pile in hard rock area

7. DEWATERING

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Excavation shall be done up to a level of 50 cm above the ground water table level all
around the required areas as noted in the scope of work above. Then install the well point
dewatering system at the deduced level. A high pressure centrifugal pump with suction
and delivery hoses shall be used to create voids in the soil. Pre- auguring shall be carried
out if the soil is found to be hard. 150 mm dia suction hose point with 1.00 m screen shall be
placed with 10 mm aggregates, if required, will be filled around the annular space to act
as a filter medium. Well points shall be connected to headers through flex- bows and
headers in turn to the self-priming centrifugal pump placed at the reduced ground level.
Pumps will be started and dewatering will be done continuously. Excavation can be
continued to achieve the required level. Hand excavation shall be carried out near the
well points and headers to ensure that there is no damage to these components.

Preventing The Migration of Fines:

After observing the soil report it is evident that 10mm aggregate is the best suitable for
filling the annular area to prevent any migration of the fines.

Service:
Periodic service will be carried out according to the normal service schedule.

Discharge:
Discharge of ground water will be to the nearest available disposal point, subject to
the N.O.C. from relevant authorities, to be arranged by the Main Contractor.
Sedimentation tank will be kept to collect any fines present in the water.

Required Data:
Water Table level: …….. M

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Depth of excavation: -2.30m (Gen)
Depth of excavation : -3.30m / 5.50m (Max)
Shoring : Open excavation

Equipment Required:

 6”, 8” discharge collectors.

 Dewatering pump, 150mm SD fully automatic, positive priming diesel engine drive pump.
 6” dia: GI/PVC header pipes with quick action couplings leading the suction lineto the pump.
 Well point riser assembly will be UPVC units, shatter proof, with 1M long slotted filter screen,
2”dia.
 Riser assembly will be coupled to the suction header line with armoured flexible swings.
 Settlement tanks

8. CONCRETING

During the preliminary stage we will scout the nearby concrete suppliers to this
project. The supplier will be requested to submit their design mix for approval.

All concrete batches arriving at the site from the approved supplier will still need to
be checked on their workability by means of slump test. A batch that fails the slump test
will be rejected and asked to leave the site immediately. Cube test also will be conducted
to every concrete supply to the site and mix will then be tested to check their crushing
strength at 7 days and 28 days.

Sufficient size of poker vibrator will be used to spread and vibrate the concrete.

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B. RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
1. MANPOWER
Proposed overall manpower requirement shall be but no limited as follows
1. Project manager
2. One Full time project engineer
3. One site engineer
4. One safety engineer
5. One surveyor
6. One full time site Forman
7. A team of survey gang cum daily workers
8. One team of carpenter consist of 3 people
9. One team of mason consist of 3 people
10. One team of machine operator consist of 6 people
11. One full time office boy
12. One welder
13. One team of labour consist of 20 people

2. MACHINARIES
There are two categories of machineries’ will be employed for this project namely:
A. FULL TIME BASIS
1. Two excavator series 250
2. Two backhoe
3. Two excavator rock breaker
4. 2 Skid Loader
5. One plate compactor
6. Three tamping rammers
7. Two set of jack hammer with compressor
8. Five no of 4 inch diesel pump
9. Two no of dump truck
10. Two no of dump pick up

B. AS AND WHEN REQUIRED

1. One non drinking water tanker

2. One sludge tanker
3. Concrete truck
4. Vibrator roller

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5. Paver machine

3. MATERIALS
Consumable material shall be produced from the various local suppliers

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D WORK PROGRAMME
Upon receiving the letter of acceptance Upon receiving the letter of acceptance
from the Government ( Employer ) we will mobilized our project team to carry out the
following:-

1/ ADMINISTRATION TEAM

The administration team will have the task to arrange all preliminary requirement of the
contract. Performance Bonds will be procured through our Bank Facilities. It is expected the
bank will issue Bank Guarantee on the Performance Bond within a month after Letter
Acceptance date. Contractor’s All Risk and Workmen Compensation Insurance will be
negotiated with our insurance agents. We expect the cover note will be issued within one
week and the policy will be submitted to the employer within a month.

The administration team will also procure items needs to be supply to the superintending
officer stipulated in the contract. The items will be handed over to the Superintending
Officer within one month from site possession.

2/ QUANTITY SURVEYOR AND PROCUREMENT TEAM.

The team will have a challenging role to scout for subcontractors and material and
Equipment suppliers. They will cooperate with the design team and give feedbacks on
market response to facilitate optimum design. A procurement programme and planning
will be table and a cash flow programme will be issued.

During the construction stage the team task will be appointing subcontractors and
Suppliers. They will have to liaise with the site team to coordinate the supply of Construction
material, labour, machineries and equipment’s.

3/ DESIGN TEAM

The design team will again review of all data available. New data such as current original
Ground survey, Soil Investigation data will be gathered and analysed. Upon receiving data
from surveyor and soil investigation contractor the team will commence their detail design.
We expect submission to authorities within two months.

4/ SAFETY TEAM.

Purpose:
This is a statement of methods to establish the process for compliance with the
Occupational Health & Safety. Contractor or employees involved in Road works are

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required to comply with all applicable provisions of TYLOS Health & Safety regulations as
per the approved method statement.

Duties & Responsibilities :

1. Safety Department.
 Provide consultation and monitoring.
 Prepare the Method Statement, Risk Assessment (Risk Assessment attached) and
required documents with periodic review and revisions as needed.
 Distribute the Method Statement and Risk Assessment to the affected department
for distribution to all individuals who are authorized by the department to work.
 Investigate and document all reported accidents and/or near-miss accidents that
are directly or indirectly related to the works.
 Coordinate training and retraining of those who may be involved in road works.

2. Designated Supervisor/Forman.
 Implement all provisions of the safety plan for work areas under their control.
 Act as the competent person for work sites under their control.
 Assure that the equipment necessary to complete the work safely is available and in
good condition.
 Assure that all underground utility installations such as sewer, telephone, fuel tanks,
electric, gas and waterlines are located and marked before work begins.
 Receive all necessary permits before starting the job.
 Ensure that underground installations are protected, supported or removed while the
excavation is open. Notify facilities department when utility system are exposed
during the excavation process to allow the location and condition of the utility to be
evaluated.
 Ensure worker protection and compliance with TYLOS safety plans, programs and
guide lines.
 Ensure protection of the public with appropriate barricades and sign boards.
 Immediately notify and report in the event a utility system is damaged during the
work process.

3.Employees.
 Complete all safety training requirements and request further instruction if unclear on
any part of the TYLOS Safety plan.
 Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment’s (PPE).
 Follow TYLOS safety plan and policy.
 Report all work place injuries and unsafe conditions.

General Procedures:
1. All necessary permissions shall be obtained before starting the work.

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2. Erect safety barriers, warning signs & all safety procedures, standards shall be
followed during the work.
3. Everyone involved in Road works should wear all personal protective equipments at
all times.
4. Trial holes shall be done to find out the underground utilities.
5. Traffic diversion drawing should be submitted for approval from MOW Safety Officer.
6. MOW Traffic Inspector will check the sign boards and site after the approval from
MOW Safety Officer.
7. Inspection report and traffic diversion drawing should be submitted through online
for approval from MOW Traffic Engineering Directorate (Manama).
8. After the approval from MOW Traffic Engineering Directorate, we should submit the
report for final approval from Traffic Police Office (Isa town).
9. The traffic work permit will be issued from Traffic Police Office after the final approval.

Safety Measures:
 Utilities (Underground & Overhead) & Pre -Work Site Inspection.
Inspect the site before the excavation is started to determine what safety measures
are to be taken. Underground sewer, telephone, gas, water and electric lines will be
located and clearly marked. Overhead lines should be protected. Excavation will
be done in a manner that does not endanger the underground utilities or those
engaged in the work. Barricades, Shoring, or other means as necessary will protect
utilities left in place during trenching activities.

 Protection of the public.

Barricades, walkways, lighting and warning sign boards will be provided for the
protection of the public before starting the work. Guardrails, fences or barricades will
be provided adjacent to walkways, roads and other pedestrian or vehicle ways.
Traffic work permit should be at site.

 Protection of Workers.
 Employees should use all appropriate Personal Protective Equipments (PPE)
 Those workers exposed to vehicular traffic will wear High Visibility Reflective Jacket.
 No one will work underneath loads handled by lifting or digging equipment. Workers
will stand away from any vehicle being loaded or unloaded to avoid being struck by
any spillage or falling materials.

 Sign Boards.
Signs, lights and guarding equipment must be secured against being blown over or
out of position by the wind or by passing traffic. Do not use barrels, kerb stones or
similar objects for this purpose - they could be dangerous if hit by traffic. Do not use
road pins under any circumstances.

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Place the first sign far enough from the works to give adequate warning of the hazard
(as per MOW traffic safety manual procedures). Where signs have to be placed on
a footway, they should be positioned so as to minimize inconvenience or hazard to
pedestrians. Check regularly that signs have not been moved or damaged or
become dirty, including when the site is left unattended for a period of time.

 Additional Requirements.
Sometimes you may have to duplicate the warning signs on both sides of the road.
An example of this would be where signs on the left hand side become obscured by
heavy traffic. On dual carriageway roads, the warning signs need to be duplicated
on the central reservation. The road width and volume of traffic at the works site may
make traffic control necessary. See MOW traffic safety manual for details of which
type of control is appropriate.

 Maintenance Of Site.
Always keep the site safe with signs, cones, lights and barriers clean and correctly
placed. When no one is on site, make sure that the site is regularly inspected.
Damaged or displaced equipment must be replaced promptly. Emergencies should
be dealt with without delay.

 Changing Traffic Conditions.

Where site or traffic conditions change, appropriate adjustments should be made to
signing, lighting and guarding.

 Completion.
On completion of the works, ensure that all plant, equipment and surplus materials
are removed promptly from the site. All signs, lighting or guarding equipment should
be removed immediately.

 First Aid
First aid box and certified first aid personnel should be readily available on site.

Note :

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Reinstatement as necessary shall be done as per the standard specification.

PPE’s Using at worksite:

Hard Hat : Head protection

Steel-toed Safety Shoes : Foot protection

Boiler Suite (Long sleeved cloth) : Skin protection

Workers should wear Boiler suites at all times.

Reflective Jacket : Protection from vehicles

workers exposed to vehicular traffic will wear High Visibility Reflective
Jacket.

Hand Gloves : Hand protection

All workers should wear safety hand gloves.

Safety Goggle : Eye protection

Those exposed to hazards produced by welding, cutting, flying
particles, dust etc. should wear eye protection.

Ear Muff/Plug : Hearing protection

Those workers working in potential noise hazards area should use ear
protection.

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4/ PROJECT TEAM

The project team will be station at site. They will be headed by an experienced Project
engineer. Their first task is to get all the preliminary works at site executed smoothly. They will
work together and supervise the survey team and soil investigation subcontractor.
Hoarding, access road and site clearing will be under their responsibility.

The Project Manager will then liaise with authorities to arrange for water supply and

Power supply.

Clients Officer Site office, contractor site office shall be erected with the approval of Local
Authority. We expect all this building will be completed within one month from the date of
site possession. The project Sign board will be erected at a location approved by the
Supervising Officer.

The Project engineer should maintain a number of daily workers to help him to do petty
works such as pumping water, site clearing, grass cutting, survey control, pegging and so
on. Site security and watching will also be under his supervision.

Safety and Hazard sign are crucial at this project since most of the works involved deep
excavation and construction on the road. The sign shall be advertised at strategic location
to remind fellow workers and public of the safety requirement to enhance a safe working
environment.

The execution of works at site should strictly follow the work programme approved by the
Employer. As part of a preparatory works the Project Manager will liaise with the
Procurement team to get all construction materials to be tested and samples to be
submitted for the supervising Officer approval. Suppliers of concrete need to submit their
propose design mix and arrange for trial mix to be tested and witness by the Superintending
Officer.

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Once the Construction Drawing issued we will start excavation works for the proposed
sewer project follows by others structure works, Meanwhile Bar benders will start fabricating
reinforcement and Carpenters will proceed with the fabrication of formworks. Upon
completion of the excavation work the structural constructions will take place. There are
two separate teams working on this three separate site.

While the construction of the man hole chambers in progress the same process of
excavation and construction of sewer line will be in place. We will have two teams working
concurrently on the open cut sewer line works.

Upon satisfactory completion of the works, it will be Tested and Commissioned. By then we
expect the Superintending Officer will gladly issue the much awaited Certificate of
Practical Completion.

Prior to commissioning or taking over, all the pipe lines shall be inspected by CCTV camera
and a video recording survey. And shall prepare a report of the pipe line in an approved
format to the satisfaction of the engineer.

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