METHOD STATEMENT FOR

CONTENTS

1 Definitions and Abbreviations: 4

2 Purpose: 4
3 Scope of Method Statement: 4
4 Work Execution: 5
4.1 Personnel: 5
4.2 Plant and Equipment: 5
4.3 Site Execution: 6
4.3.1 Pre-Construction / Preparatory works: 6
4.3.2 Work Methodology 6
4.3.3 Instructions 8
4.4 Inspection and Hand-over: 8
5 Quality: 8
5.1 Quality Records: 9
6 Health and Safety: 9
6.1 Specific Measures: 10
7 Environmental: 11
8 Interfaces and Permits: 12
8.1 Interfaces 12
8.2 Permits: 12
9 Appendices / References: 12
9.1 Appendices: 12
9.2 References: 12
1 Definitions and Abbreviations:

Table 1: Definitions and Abbreviations

2 Purpose:
The enclosed method statement of works provides an outline summary of the proposed working
systems and sequences. They have been prepared to ensure that the common objectives of safety,
quality and timely completion shall be achieved. The site management team will prepare further
detailed statements and programs at the commencement of the works and as the works progress at
site. Concerned Supervisor including workers shall be informed the value and importance of this
activity prior to implementation. This activity shall be performed with strict compliance and
implementation of Safety Requirements & Procedure and Project Specifications to complete the
work both for exterior and interior masonry walls.

3 Scope of Method Statement:

This Method Statement describes a proper work procedure that shall be carried out during the
excavation stage as per specification and approved drawings. This includes general requirements
for materials, tools, plant, and equipment and all services and operations necessary for the
completion of Excavation. The scope of the work includes, but is not limited to the following works:

1. Pre-construction/Preparatory works
2. Survey Works & Markings
3. Excavation for Manholes
4. Excavation for foundation

4 Work Execution:
4.1 Personnel:

Ref Trade / Discipline No Responsibility

To ensure that works carried out as per approved MES
1 Project Manager 1 in coordination with other trades and all appropriate
safety measures are implemented.
Identify HS requirements, non-compliance or
otherwise by conducting both formal and informal
audits & communicate said to relevant site
management.
Advise site management on HS substandard acts and
HS substandard conditions on a continuous basis &
2 H&S Officer 1 record said.
Coordinate &record action taken by site management
as identified & advised.
Verify action taken by site management, record &
report accordingly.
Conduct relevant HS administrative functions &
additional tasks as directed by HS management.
3 Site Engineer 1 Ensure compliance with the conditions of contract and
 execution of the work technically.
Inspect and ensure the processing works are carried
out to the required Quality specifications and all MEP
4 QA/QC Engineer 1
and relevant clearances are signed-off.
Compile quality dossier in a timely manner.
Monitor and ensure all workers to adopt all safety
5 Foremen 1 precautions at site and guide them for proper
execution of the works to be carried out.
For marking of levels, setting-out, reference elevation,
6 Surveyor 1
etc.

All operations related to their equipment including the

8 Equipment Operator 1
safety of all personnel in the vicinity of the machines
9 Helpers 4 Assistance to the above.
All of the above will individually be responsible for a safe and healthy operational environment
consideration of all the workers in their team related to the execution of their duties and any
other personnel.
4.2 Plant and Equipment:

Ref Type No Use

1 Jack Hammer 1 For Excavation of Hard rock
For Loading Excavated material onto Dump
2 Front Loader 1
trucks
3 Dump Truck 1 For moving the removed earth off the site
4 Auto level 1 For Marking & Layout
5 Total Station 1 For marking & Layout of Area

6 Lights Tbd For Illuminating Dark Areas

7 Generator 1 For Power Supply

8 Concrete / Plastic Barriers Tbd For Barricading excavation area
9 Warning Tape Tbd For Barricading excavation area

The plant and equipment shall be checked for operational before each shift of commencement
of works including, but not limited, to safety and operational compliance.
The same shall be executed for all small tools and miscellaneous items.
The foremen and engineers on Site shall ensure that all necessary equipment is available
prior to commencement of work including that all equipment is fit and safe for the purpose.

4.3 Site Execution:

4.3.1 Pre-Construction / Preparatory works:

The following activities will be conducted before starting the works:

a. Safety induction of the worker and toolbox talk.
b. Positions and access routes will be agreed with the Engineer/Client.
c. It is generally understood that site is clean of all the underground facilities but to avoid
any incidents trial pits will be done before starting the excavation.
d. Excavated area will be barricaded before starting the work.
 e. Workers will be briefed about the activity before starting the work following the correct
sequencing of work execution.
f. The workers will be briefed about safety measures.
g. A survey work will be done by survey team to check the exact ground level and
calculate the excavation quantity based on that survey
h. Safety signage like “Deep excavation /Danger” shall be installed at the excavated
areas.
i. A site walk out will be undertaken to ascertain any further hazards not identified
previously.
j. Banksmen shall be deployed to avoid hazards at site.

4.3.2 Work Methodology

4.3.2.1 Excavation for Foundation

For excavation for strip footings and raft footings, we will use Jack hammer since the
strata is hard. Followings are preliminary works before starting the works:
a. Temporary lights will be installed at night under the direction of H & S officer,
supervised by Engineer.
b. Mark out areas of environmental and/or archaeological significance.
c. The area to be excavated will be clearly marked on the surface using lime.
d. The jack hammer will excavate the marked area up to desire depth and
excavated material from the excavation will be loaded into dumpers and tipped
away from the working area.
e. The depth of excavation shall be checked periodically by Surveyor to avoid over
excavation.
f. The bank of excavated area shall be sloped 60 degrees (for battering) and shall
be maintained to avoid collapse of the bank into the excavated area.
g. All excavated material shall be kept away from the edge of excavation or shall be
stock piled to the area designated by the Engineer.
h. For all excavation activities, adequate safety barriers, sign boards, advance
warning signs would be used.
i. For foundation, as soon as the excavation reaches the required depth/elevation
the surface shall be levelled and shall be compacted as per specifications.
j. Before the compaction starts, it shall be made sure that the excavated level is
free from standing water or excessive moisture content.
k. Inspection would be conducted during compaction for checking and approval of
the Engineer.
l. The compaction test report shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval prior
to precede succeeding work.
4.3.2.2 Excavation for Manholes
The excavation for Manholes will be done in steps due to large dimension in depth and
small dimension in length & width. The depth dimension starts from 5m to 7m. . We will
use jack hammer as there is rock. We will use following methodology for earthworks.
a. Temporary lights will be installed at night under the direction of H & S officer,
supervised by Engineer.
b. Sensitive areas shall be marked out within or adjacent to works with signage.
 c. Mark out areas of environmental and/or archaeological significance.
d. The excavated area shall be marked properly and clear before starting the
works.
e. Using Jack Hammer, first 2m depth shall be excavated and material from the
excavation will be loaded into dumpers and tipped away from the working area if
it is not suitable for the backfilling works, else stockpiled at site. Then the Jack
Hammer shall be shifted to depth of 2m and another 2m depth shall be
excavated. The same methodology shall be used to reach the required depth of
excavation.
f. The depth of excavation shall be checked periodically by Surveyor to avoid over
excavation.
g. The bank of excavated area shall be sloped 60 degrees and shall be maintained
to avoid collapse of the bank into the excavated area.
h. All excavated material shall be kept away from the edge of excavation or shall be
stock piled to the area designated by the Project manager/ Construction
manager.
i. For all excavation activities, adequate safety barriers, sign boards, advance
warning signs would be used.
j. For foundation, as soon as the excavation reaches the required depth/elevation
the surface shall be levelled and shall be compacted as per specifications.
k. Before the compaction starts, it shall make sure that the excavated level is free
from standing water or excessive moisture content.
l. Inspection would be conducted during compaction for checking and approval of
the Engineer.
m. The compaction test report shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval prior
to precede succeeding work.

4.3.3 Instructions

The personnel shall be trained and ensure that the following occurs:
a. All hand tools, equipment or material will be secured at all times;
b. Warning signs shall be erected before start of work;
c. Ensure machines are operated by competent licensed certified operators with all
necessary signallers or banks man;
d. No worker shall be allowed under moving equipment like crane, Jack Hammer
excavator, Loader etc.

4.4 Inspection and Hand-over:

a. Upon completion of works in a certain area or part thereof, the Site Engineer will
confirm adherence to project requirements and certify the works. He will then initiate
and raise “Inspection request” to QC department which will be further inspected by the
QC Inspector/Engineer assigned.
b. Main contractor QC representative, PMC team and Subcontractor QC
representative(s) and site team will then inspect the completed work as per submitted
IRE (inspection request) and according to approved ITP.