MS - 32 REV 0 - Method Statement - Poly Crete Manhole Backfi
MS - 32 REV 0 - Method Statement - Poly Crete Manhole Backfi
MS - 32 REV 0 - Method Statement - Poly Crete Manhole Backfi
Method Statement
Doc Title : Manhole Backfilling Inside the Shaft
Doc No : GPS/MS/SWP-32
1.1 Purpose
1.2 Scope
This document covers the procedure to be adopted for backfilling works around the polycrete manhole
within the shaft at site.
2.0 Procedure
2.1 Safety
2.1.1 A responsible competent Forman shall monitor the related activities till the completion of the work at
site.
2.1.2 Tool Box talks shall be conducted prior to starting any activities at site. Forman / Engineer shall ensure
all personnel involved in the operation are fully aware of their individual duties and the possible
danger related with work.
2.1.3 Safety Signboards stating in English & Arabic shall be placed at all access points to the working area
to prevent unauthorized personnel from the entering the area.
2.1.4 During all operations, priority will be given to the safety of all personnel. The area under backfilling
shall be barricaded for common traffic.
2.1.5 All tools and equipments to be used for the job shall be in good working condition and well
maintained, and where required.
2.1.6 All personnel shall wear appropriate PPE suitable for the work being carried out. All PPE shall be in
good condition.
2.1.7 An approved fire extinguisher(s) shall be kept next to equipments being used in the work site, and
where required by Safety or stipulated in the Work Permit, an approved gas detector shall be kept in
the vicinity of the work site.
2.2.1 Stock pile of backfilling material (dune sand) shall be prepared and prior approval taken from ACE.
Backfill material shall be tested in site laboratory to find out the Maximum dry density at Optimum
moisture content.
2.2.2 Backfilling shall be done in uniform layers all around the manhole up to the ground water level. Keep
the minimum time gap between two layers to fully saturate and settle down the sand particles.
2.2.3 Any layer above the water level shall be flooded with water to achieve the required degree of
compaction and will be offer to ACE for their visual inspection.
2.2.4 It will be compulsory to fill the top layer with granular fill material and reinstate the surface to original
ground condition.
2.2.5 In case of manhole coming under carriage way top layers of sub base & road base shall be filled with
approved material and required compaction test will be carried out.
3.0 Responsibilities
Doc. No.: GPS/MS/SWP/32 Rev: 0 Page: 2
Gulf Petrochemical Services & Trdg. LLC HAYA / E 021 / 2009
Green Line Gen. Trdg. & Contg. Co. WLL Bausher Wastewater Project, Contract 2
Vadnais Micro Tunneling LLC
3.2 Surveyor :
The Surveyor shall be responsible to mark out the level prior to starting the work.