Method Statement for Excavation and

Back filling Works

In the start of the project, in most projects I joined with, one of the activities shall
be implemented or started first is excavation.

You may copy this Method Statement and submit to the Engineer but please take
a while to read your specification first as this may differ from it and revision will
be needed.
1. Scope
1.1 This Method Statement describes a proper work procedure shall be carried
out during the excavation stage as per specification and contract drawings.

2. References
2.1 General Specification – Excavation & Earthworks

3. Materials
3.1 Natural Soil

4. Tools & Equipment

4.1 Excavator
4.2 Pay Loader
4.4 JCB
4.5 Six Wheel Truck
4.6 Bob cat
4.7 Shovel
4.8 Total Station
4.9 Meter tape
5. Work Procedure
5.1 Site Preparation
5.1.1 Existing Services – [Company] construction team would conduct
an investigation and acquire information about site services might have been
placed/embedded below the ground. Services, wherever found shall be rerouted
and protected to place will not affect site activities.
5.1.2 Setting out – [Company] surveyor would conduct the site survey to
mark/stake-out the lines and levels of the objective excavation for foundations as
per indicated in the approved drawing.

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5.2 Excavation
5.2.1 The area to be excavated shall be properly marked and clear before
starting the works.
5.2.2 The depth of excavation shall be periodically checked by a surveyor to
avoid over excavation. the bank of excavated3 area shall be sloped 30 degrees
and shall be maintained to avoid a collapse of the bank into the excavated area.
5.2.3 All excavated material shall be kept a minimum of 1.0 meter from the edge
of excavation or shall be stockpiled to the area designated by the Engineer.
5.2.4 For all excavation activities, adequate safety barriers, sign boards, advance
warning signs would be used.
5.2.5 For foundation, as soon as the excavation reaches the required
depth/elevation the surface shall be leveled and shall be compacted to 95 % of
maximum dry density or MDD.
5.2.6 Before the compaction starts, it shall make sure that the excavated level is
free from standing water or excessive moisture content.
5.2.7 Inspection would be conducted during compaction for checking and
approval of the Engineer.
5.2.8 The compaction test report shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval
prior to proceed succeeding work.
5.2.9 Anti-termite treatment would be conducted prior to start blinding works but
make sure the anti-termite material is approved by the Engineer.

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5.3 Backfilling work.

5.3.1 After completion of the compaction under blinding, tie beams and ground
slab. Backfilling shall commence using similar excavated material. Care shall be
taken to remove bolder, vegetations and any other deleterious materials.
5.3.2 But prior to backfilling, the compacted surface shall be accepted by the
Engineer.
5.3.3 The thickness of the back fill shall not be greater than 300mm.
5.3.4 The sub-grade once approved, the excavated materials or any material
source approved by the Engineer shall be placed in layers not more than 300
mm thick followed by compaction test when the surface level is ready.
5.3.5 In-situ dry density test ( compaction test ) shall be performed at the rate
indicated in the specification.
5.3.6 Back filling followed with compaction shall continue till final level is
achieved.

6. Safety
6.1 All works shall comply with safety procedure or instruction as set in out in
project Safety Plan and Municipality rules and regulation.
6.2 Basic Personal Protective Equipment ( PPE ) shall be worn by all staff or
laborers.
6.3 Trained operator or banks man shall be engaged to control or operate heavy
equipment machine.
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7. Quality Assurance Approval

7.1 Project Quality Plan
7.2 Inspection and Test Plan
7.3 Project HSE Plan