Method Statement

Storm Water Drainage Network

PREPARATION BY CONTRACTOR:
Action Name Signature Role Company Date

Originator

Checker

Reviewer

APPROVAL
Table of Contents
1. Scope of Work ......................................................................................................................................3
2. References ............................................................................................................................................3
3. Personnel and Responsibility ............................................................................................................3
4. Permits and Licences ..........................................................................................................................4
5. Plant and Equipment ...........................................................................................................................5
6. Material Transport / Handling/Site Storage .......................................................................................5
7. Sequence of Works..............................................................................................................................5
8. Work Methodology...............................................................................................................................5
8.1 Mobilization of Resources 5
8.2 Barricades and Safety 5
8.3 Survey and Setting Out 6
8.4 Excavation Plan 6
8.5 Collection Tank Construction 7
8.6 Manhole Construction 8
8.7 Valve Pit Construction 9
8.8 Silt Trap Construction 9
8.9 Gullies Installation and Drain Channel Construction 10
8.10 GRE Pipe Laying 10
8.11 Backfilling 16
8.12 Emergency Response 17
8.13 Contingency Plan 18
8.14 Demobilization of Resources 18
9. Safety ..................................................................................................................................................18
10. Environment .......................................................................................................................................20
11. Quality Assurance/Quality Control ..................................................................................................21
Appendix A: Risk Assessment .................................................................................................................22
Appendix B: Plant and Equipment ...........................................................................................................31
Appendix C: Emergency Numbers ..........................................................................................................32
Appendix D: Drawings ..............................................................................................................................33
1. Scope of Work

The project involves Engineering, Procurement, Installation and Commissioning of impervious

storm water drainage network at Hazardous Waste Treatment Center (HWTC) in Mesaieed. The
impervious storm water drainage network shall collect the accumulated contaminated drainage
water due to spillage on HWTC plant and be disposed to existing evaporation ponds and process
ponds. This method statement covers the procedure for setting out, excavation, installation,
backfilling and other necessary activities for silt trap, gullies, valve pit, manholes, collection tank
and underground GRE gravity lines in accordance with appropriate existing and project
specification.

2. References
This Method statement should be read in conjunction with the following documents

Qatar Construction Specification (QCS 2014)

ASHGHAL Standard and Specification
Project Scope and Specification
Project Quality Control/ Assurance Plan
Project Health and Safety Plan

3. Personnel and Responsibility

Project Manager

1. To ensure fulfilment of time and efficient use of company resources, cost target for project to
achieve the completion date within reasonable time.
2. Responsible under command responsibility for safety and proper planning of resources at the
project site for the welfare of the personnel under his management involved at the jobsite.
3. Performs project management functions.
4. Coordination with Client for daily activities and contractual matters.
5. Implementation of company procedures and policies at project site.
6. To ensure fulfilment of allotted time and cost effective target for project.

Site Engineers

1. Responsible under command responsibility for the safety and welfare, supervision of foremen/
supervisors efficient utilization of resources, equipment proper procedure for the installation,
testing, etc., as required in this method statement and other related approved documents.
2. Responsible for site coordination of related equipment, works, etc. with other trades at project
job site.
3. Shall be responsible such as inspection, coordination with supervisor/foremen of works,
inspection of subject work in progress, testing, replacement of defective building wires and
power cables and associated components as maybe required.
4. Shall remind all workers under the command responsibility for the safety and welfare of his
site supervisors and workers at project job site.
5. Coordination with the supplier, client / consultant for daily activities of the project as maybe
required.

Surveyor

Set-out and marks the locations and levels of each manhole and alignments of drain channel
as per project specifications and approved drawings.
 Safety Officer

1. All safety measures implemented at the job site for handling, transporting, installations,
dismantling, etc. Hazards and risk assessment shall be prepared and disseminated to all
concern to minimize occurrence of untoward incident at jobsite.
2. Coordination with project managers, site engineers, foremen, supervisors, workers, clients
representatives, etc. at job site on health and safety issues.
3. Shall conducts tool box meetings and on the spot inspection on daily activities at jobsite of all
personnel to prevent or minimize hazardous condition, unsafe practices, etc.
4. Shall be responsible to implement safety rules and regulations and conduct disciplinary action
to those who has repeatedly made defiance to safety matters.
5. Shall be responsible for first aid treatment and shall coordinate with nearest hospital, police
and fire department in case of accident or emergency.
6. Shall perform other jobs as maybe required.

Foreman

1. Shall be responsible for the tool box meetings with workers prior to start of work at job site on
day to day activities, the proper storage, handling, installations, cost effective utilization of
construction materials at job sites.
2. Responsible under command responsibility for the safety and welfare of his site workers at
project job site at every stage of work at job site.
3. Performs installation/construction of all works in accordance with approved shop drawings,
specifications, standards, Method Statements and quality workmanship.
4. Coordination with site workers for proper use of material resources and daily work at the
project job site.
5. Shall maintain good housekeeping at job site upon completion of work. All scrap materials,
rags, debris, etc., shall be properly disposed.
6. Shall perform other jobs as maybe required at the project jobsite.

Skilled Workers/Helpers/Operators/Drivers

1. Responsible for the safe and efficient performance/works at project job site and proper
utilization of materials. Minimize waste of materials at job site and use the right tools for the
job.
2. Performs installation/construction of all works in accordance with approved shop drawings,
specifications, standards, Method Statements with quality workmanship.
3. Shall follow all company rules, guidelines, procedures and policies at project site.
4. Site coordination works of related equipment with other trades at project job site to ensure
efficient use of resources.
5. Shall maintain good housekeeping at job site upon completion of work.
6. All scrap materials, rags, debris, etc., shall be properly disposed.

4. Permits and Licences

In accordance with requirements and regulations of the relevant authorities, the Contractor will
directly liaise with the related Stakeholders/ End Users to obtain applicable permits to allow for the
execution of the works.
5. Plant and Equipment

The machines and equipment will be deployed as required and necessary to meet the project
schedule.
Equipment to be used on the works shall be less than five (5) years old at the time of delivery.
3rd party inspection certificates for all heavy equipment will be provided by the contractor for
inspection prior to proceeding with the work.
Operators competency certification will be checked and maintained as quality and HSE
records.
Contractors HSE Inspection for all light and heavy equipment prior to site acceptance shall be
carried out. HSE Inspection Stickers shall be posted on windshields to indicate that equipment
passed inspection.

6. Material Transport / Handling/Site Storage

Delivery schedules for all types of materials shall be reviewed by Storekeeper as and when required
in order to allow the pre-arrangement of manpower and suitable equipment to assist with unloading.
The schedules shall be reviewed by the Project Manager or Site Engineer at any time. Utmost care
shall be taken by Storekeeper in the unloading to ensure that no damage occurs to materials. Prior
to any unloading, Storekeeper shall inspect for signs of damage during transportation, and where
evident, this shall be recorded as necessary, photographs of the damage shall be taken for possible
use in the event of a later claim. All material stored in the storage area shall be landed on pallets,
sleepers, rack or shelves, and shall be tagged or marked for easy identification by the Storekeeper.
The periodical care and protection for the materials is to be carried out, taking into consideration of
the manufacturer's recommendations.

7. Sequence of Works

1. Mobilization
2. Barricades and Safety
3. Surveying & Setting Out
4. Excavation Works
5. Collection Tank Construction
6. Manhole Construction
7. Valve Pit Construction
8. Silt Trap Construction
9. Gullies Installation and Drain Channel Construction
10. GRE Pipe Laying
11. Backfilling Works

8. Work Methodology

8.1 Mobilization of Resources

All resources that will be used for the project must be inspected and approved by the main
contractor and clients engineer.

8.2 Barricades and Safety

Public safety must be considered at all times. Excavated material from the trench should be
removed and transported to the approved stockpile area. Barricades should be positioned and
moved along as the work progresses. Adequate construction barriers, signs, guards, flashing
warning lights, and flagmen should also be available to protect the public. Managing traffic during
construction is necessary to minimize traffic delays, maintain motorist and worker safety, complete
roadwork in a timely manner, and maintain access for businesses and residents. Effective work
zone traffic management includes assessing work zone impacts and documenting strategies for
mitigating the impacts in a transportation management plan. Work zone traffic management
 strategies should be identified based on the project constraints, construction phasing/staging plan,
type of work zone, and anticipated work zone impacts. Once these strategies are implemented,
they need to be monitored to ensure they effectively manage work zone impacts.

8.3 Survey and Setting Out

All co-ordinate shall be based on Qatar National grid survey points. The co-ordinates and datum
use for surveying and constructions shall be referred from fixed bench marks (B.M) set by the main
contractor or previously used in the project, any bench mark that needs to be shifted shall be
coordinated with the engineer. Establish horizontal and vertical control points that will serve as
reference of the survey and shall be made available and located such that they will not be disturbed
by other work activities. Determine enough horizontal location and elevation (side shot) of ground
points to provide enough data for plotting when the map is prepared. Sufficient pegs and other
markers shall be set and maintained during progress of the work. Underground services
encountered if any to be recorded in the inspection sheets and highlighted in the survey report.

8.4 Excavation Plan

Excavation work should be carefully planned before work starts so it can be carried out safely. Prior
to excavation, the site shall be thoroughly inspected to determine all the requirements and safety
measures must be taken. All existing structures, utilities and site conditions that could present
hazard and obstruction to the work shall be accounted. Planning involves identifying the hazards,
assessing the risks and determining appropriate control measures in discussion with all relevant
persons involved in the work, including the main contractor and designers.

Discussion should include discussions on the following:

Nature and/or condition of the ground and/or working environment
Weather/site conditions
Nature of the work and other activities that may affect health and safety
Static and dynamic loads near the excavation
Interaction with contractors that has existing project near or in the same area.
Site access
Management of surrounding vehicular traffic and ground vibration
Public safety
Existing services and their location
The length of time the excavation is to remain open
Provision of adequate facilities

8.4.1 Trial Pit Excavation

Prior to the excavation of trial pit the site shall be thoroughly inspected and investigated, coordinate
with the local utility companies, check their as-built drawings and use equipment like CAT/Genny
to identify areas wherein underground utilities may clash with alignment of proposed activities.
Excavation shall be done manually with a width 1.5m x 1.5m at depth exposing the top section of
the pipe, if possible it will be located at both near end or at the center of the proposed pipe laying
alignment unless directed otherwise by the Engineer. No any mechanical means will be used for
excavation and removal of excavated materials. Extreme care shall be observed all the times to
avoid any damage to all underground utilities. When underground utilities are exposed, excavation
must be temporarily stopped and support or protection in such a way to prevent any distortion or
damage to the utility services before resuming the excavation. All recovered material from the trial
pits shall be examined in accordance with BS 5960 or ASTM D2488. The samples shall be taken
to be representative of the actual site condition from each layer and placed in airtight bags, labelled
and taken to laboratories for examination and testing. Colour photograph shall be taken for each
excavated trial pit with metric scale laid into the pit after cleaning it, indicating the pits details such
as trial pit number, date and depth.

8.4.2 Excavation
Prior to excavation, the site shall be thoroughly inspected to determine all the requirements and
safety measures must be taken. The area to be excavated shall be properly marked and clear
 before starting the works. Also it needs to be periodically checked by surveyor to avoid over
excavation. Depending on the progress of excavation, dimension can be adjusted to suit the actual
site condition according to the suggestion of Engineer.

All excavated materials will be placed 2m away from the edge of excavation and will be transported
by dump truck to be stockpiled at the outside of the working area designated by the Engineer to
avoid a collapse of the bank into the excavated area. Provide adequate safety water filled plastic
barriers, sign boards, advance warning signs along the excavated trench and adequate illumination
during night and no excavated area shall be left open and not protected. Safety ladder shall be
provided as means of access and egress for trench excavation having a depth of 1.20m and more.
This safety ladders should be located so as to not require workers to travel more than 7.60m
laterally in case of trench excavation. Personnel in the work site area, except for the equipment
operator in no time must not be in physical contact with excavating machine or equipment in case
it come in contact with underground electrical cables.

All utility service lines encountered during the excavation activities are to be adequately protected
from damage, will be either fenced or barricade and signs will be provided for easy identification.
Provide full support during the works in such a way as to prevent any distortion or damage to the
utility services like anchoring or any other means acceptable by the Engineer. In any case thats
there is a need to move or relocate the utility services contact the Engineer and the utility company
involved for further instructions.

8.5 Collection Tank Construction

Collection tanks shall be constructed as per approved drawing and specification and conform to
QCS 2014 section 5&8 and Ashghal standard.

After excavation, if necessary, dewatering pumps will be provided to keep surface dry all the times
prior to and after blinding. After checking of formation level by surveyor, the surveyor will mark the
corners and give the levels of the blinding concrete and after that, the edge formwork will be fixed,
then the blinding concrete will be poured. Using wooden trowels and straight-edge, the surface of
the concrete will be levelled and smoothen to avoid roughness on the surface which may be harmful
to the waterproofing. Blinding shall be as per Ashghal Specifications.

Waterproofing shall be provided for concrete that is in contact with the ground for protection. The
material shall be an externally applied waterproof membrane shall be an impervious, cold applied
flexible laminated sheet, consisting of multilayer high density cross-laminated polyethylene film with
a backing of self-adhesive rubber bitumen compound, protected with silicone coated release paper.
The primer for sheet membrane shall be in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. For
membrane installed on vertical concrete surface such as walls shall be protected by a preformed
asphalt board. The protection board shall be bonded with a high quality solvent in contact adhesive
based on polychloropene rubber, cement/sand screed shall then be provided to protect the
membrane.

All reinforcement shall be securely and accurately fixed in positions shown on the approved
drawings to ensure that the reinforcement steel framework as a whole shall retain its shape. The
framework shall be supported to retain its correct position in the forms during the process of placing
and consolidating the concrete. Lapped joints shall be as indicated on the Drawings and/or in
accordance with the requirements of EN 1992-1-1 or BS 8666. Reinforcement shall not be fixed or
placed in contact with non-ferrous metals. Correct concrete cover to reinforcement shall be
maintained with the aid of approved spacer pieces refer to QCS 2014 section 5 part 6.

Concrete will be poured in a single pour and vibrated with hand held poker vibrators. The
construction joint will be prepared either by scrubbing or chipping the joint. Concrete will be placed
by chute, crane and skip or pumped. The construction joint will be prepared by chipping the joint.
Wall embedded items such as anchor bolts and short pipes with puddle flange are firmly fixed
before the wall casting.
8.6 Manhole Construction
Manhole shall be constructed as per approved drawing and specification and conform to QCS 2014
section 5&8 and Ashghal standard for manhole.

After excavation, if necessary, dewatering pumps will be provided to keep surface dry all the times
prior to and after blinding. After checking of formation level by surveyor, the surveyor will mark the
corners and give the levels of the blinding concrete and after that, the edge formwork will be fixed,
then the blinding concrete will be poured. Using wooden trowels and straight-edge, the surface of
the concrete will be levelled and smoothen to avoid roughness on the surface which may be harmful
to the waterproofing. Blinding shall be as per Ashghal Specifications.

Waterproofing shall be provided for concrete that is in contact with the ground for protection. The
material shall be an externally applied waterproof membrane shall be an impervious, cold applied
flexible laminated sheet, consisting of multilayer high density cross-laminated polyethylene film with
a backing of self-adhesive rubber bitumen compound, protected with silicone coated release paper.
The primer for sheet membrane shall be in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. For
membrane installed on vertical concrete surface such as walls shall be protected by a preformed
asphalt board. Protection Board shall be provided a minimum 6 mm thick asphalt manufactured
from selected aggregates, bound in modified bitumen encased between two layers of strengthened
asphalt paper. The bituminous material shall be a minimum of 1.5 mm thick and the membrane
shall be capable of bridging crack widths in the substrate up to 0.6 mm wide. The protection board
shall be bonded with a high quality solvent in contact adhesive based on polychloropene rubber.
50 mm thick cement/sand screed shall then be provided to protect the membrane.

All reinforcement shall be securely and accurately fixed in positions shown on the approved
drawings to ensure that the reinforcement steel framework as a whole shall retain its shape. The
framework shall be supported to retain its correct position in the forms during the process of placing
and consolidating the concrete. Lapped joints shall be as indicated on the Drawings and/or in
accordance with the requirements of EN 1992-1-1 or BS 8666. Reinforcement shall not be fixed or
placed in contact with non-ferrous metals. Correct concrete cover to reinforcement shall be
maintained with the aid of approved spacer pieces refer to QCS 2014 section 5 part 6.

For Base, Concrete will be poured in a single pour and vibrated with hand held poker vibrators. The
construction joint will be prepared either by scrubbing or chipping the joint. Concrete will be placed
by chute, crane and skip or pumped. The construction joint will be prepared by chipping the joint.
Wall embedded items such as anchor bolts and short pipes with puddle flange are firmly fixed
before the wall casting.

The cover slabs shall be precast with opening provided for access to the manhole. The ductile iron
covers and frames shall be accurately set on top of the cover slab to the level and slopes of the
road, pavements or the verges. Concrete cover slab shall be reinforced pre-cast and GRP lined on
the underside of the slab. Concrete surround shall be provided to cover the pre-cast slab up to the
underside of the pavement.

Internal wall, base, and cover slabs shall be GRP lined as per Asghal Specification. GRP shall
consist of a chemically resistant layer comprising vinyl ester resin suitably reinforced with a C
glass or synthetic tissue veil. This layer shall be no less than 6 mm thick, and shall have a resin
content by weight of approximately 90 % at the exposed surface, reducing to 65 % - 75 % at the
inner surface. The remainder of the liner shall consist of vinyl ester or isophthalic resins ECR
glass chopped strand mat. The lining shall be at least 6 mm thick and shall be white (or near white)
in colour. All linings shall consist of preformed sheets and tubes with moulded on lugs to allow
bonding to concrete. Joints between sheets shall be bandaged on the hidden face, with the
bandaging extending 150 mm either side of the joint. On the inside (exposed) face the joint shall
be filled with vinyl ester paste to produce a smooth finish.

The approved chamber cover and frame shall comply with the BSEN124 standard. Benching shall
be in-situ concrete and will be provided with in-situ GRP lining for protection as per QCS 2014 and
Ashghal Specifications and Requirements.
8.7 Valve Pit Construction
Valve Pit shall be constructed as per approved drawing and specification and conform to QCS 2014
section 5&8 and Ashghal standard.

After excavation, if necessary, dewatering pumps will be provided to keep surface dry all the times
prior to and after blinding. After checking of formation level by surveyor, the surveyor will mark the
corners and give the levels of the blinding concrete and after that, the edge formwork will be fixed,
then the blinding concrete will be poured. Using wooden trowels and straight-edge, the surface of
the concrete will be levelled and smoothen to avoid roughness on the surface which may be harmful
to the waterproofing. Blinding shall be as per Ashghal Specifications.

Waterproofing shall be provided for concrete that is in contact with the ground for protection. The
material shall be an externally applied waterproof membrane shall be an impervious, cold applied
flexible laminated sheet, consisting of multilayer high density cross-laminated polyethylene film with
a backing of self-adhesive rubber bitumen compound, protected with silicone coated release paper.
The primer for sheet membrane shall be in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. For
membrane installed on vertical concrete surface such as walls shall be protected by a preformed
asphalt board. The protection board shall be bonded with a high quality solvent in contact adhesive
based on polychloropene rubber, cement/sand screed shall then be provided to protect the
membrane.

All reinforcement shall be securely and accurately fixed in positions shown on the approved
drawings to ensure that the reinforcement steel framework as a whole shall retain its shape. The
framework shall be supported to retain its correct position in the forms during the process of placing
and consolidating the concrete. Lapped joints shall be as indicated on the Drawings and/or in
accordance with the requirements of EN 1992-1-1 or BS 8666. Reinforcement shall not be fixed or
placed in contact with non-ferrous metals. Correct concrete cover to reinforcement shall be
maintained with the aid of approved spacer pieces refer to QCS 2014 section 5 part 6.

Concrete will be poured in a single pour and vibrated with hand held poker vibrators. The
construction joint will be prepared either by scrubbing or chipping the joint. Concrete will be placed
by chute, crane and skip or pumped. The construction joint will be prepared by chipping the joint.
Wall embedded items such as anchor bolts and short pipes with puddle flange are firmly fixed
before the wall casting.

8.8 Silt Trap Construction

Valve Pit shall be constructed as per approved drawing and specification and conform to QCS 2014
section 5&8 and Ashghal standard.

After excavation, if necessary, dewatering pumps will be provided to keep surface dry all the times
prior to and after blinding. After checking of formation level by surveyor, the surveyor will mark the
corners and give the levels of the blinding concrete and after that, the edge formwork will be fixed,
then the blinding concrete will be poured. Using wooden trowels and straight-edge, the surface of
the concrete will be levelled and smoothen to avoid roughness on the surface which may be harmful
to the waterproofing. Blinding shall be as per Ashghal Specifications.

Waterproofing shall be provided for concrete that is in contact with the ground for protection. The
material shall be an externally applied waterproof membrane shall be an impervious, cold applied
flexible laminated sheet, consisting of multilayer high density cross-laminated polyethylene film with
a backing of self-adhesive rubber bitumen compound, protected with silicone coated release paper.
The primer for sheet membrane shall be in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. For
membrane installed on vertical concrete surface such as walls shall be protected by a preformed
asphalt board. The protection board shall be bonded with a high quality solvent in contact adhesive
based on polychloropene rubber, cement/sand screed shall then be provided to protect the
membrane.

All reinforcement shall be securely and accurately fixed in positions shown on the approved
drawings to ensure that the reinforcement steel framework as a whole shall retain its shape. The
 framework shall be supported to retain its correct position in the forms during the process of placing
and consolidating the concrete. Lapped joints shall be as indicated on the Drawings and/or in
accordance with the requirements of EN 1992-1-1 or BS 8666. Reinforcement shall not be fixed or
placed in contact with non-ferrous metals. Correct concrete cover to reinforcement shall be
maintained with the aid of approved spacer pieces refer to QCS 2014 section 5 part 6.

Concrete will be poured in a single pour and vibrated with hand held poker vibrators. The
construction joint will be prepared either by scrubbing or chipping the joint. Concrete will be placed
by chute, crane and skip or pumped. The construction joint will be prepared by chipping the joint.
Wall embedded items such as anchor bolts and short pipes with puddle flange are firmly fixed
before the wall casting.

Internal wall, base, and cover slabs shall be GRP lined as per Asghal Specification. GRP shall
consist of a chemically resistant layer comprising vinyl ester resin suitably reinforced with a C
glass or synthetic tissue veil. This layer shall be no less than 6 mm thick, and shall have a resin
content by weight of approximately 90 % at the exposed surface, reducing to 65 % - 75 % at the
inner surface. The remainder of the liner shall consist of vinyl ester or isophthalic resins ECR
glass chopped strand mat. The lining shall be at least 6 mm thick and shall be white (or near white)
in colour. All linings shall consist of preformed sheets and tubes with moulded on lugs to allow
bonding to concrete. Joints between sheets shall be bandaged on the hidden face, with the
bandaging extending 150 mm either side of the joint. On the inside (exposed) face the joint shall
be filled with vinyl ester paste to produce a smooth finish.

8.9 Gullies Installation and Drain Channel Construction

The type, position, dimensions and clear openings of gullies will be as designated on the approved
drawings or in the project specifications. Gullies shall be constructed so that no part of the spout or
trap has a cross sectional area less than 2/3 that of the outlet. The upper surface of gully gratings
shall be flat except where otherwise designated. Slots in gratings or between gratings and frames
shall not be orientated parallel to the direction of traffic, except where the slots are less than 150
mm long or less than 20 mm wide. Gully gratings shall be formed from ductile iron with an element
of graphite spheres to produce a molecular structure that gives the required tensile strength and
shock load resistance. During installation the frames shall be properly bedded and levelled to
prevent rocking or any lateral movement of the frame. Gullies supplied shall have been verified as
being manufactured to BS EN 124 by third party assessment body for both quality procedures and
technical requirements. Where hinged gully gratings are installed the edge with a hinge shall face
the traffic to ensure the cover closes if inadvertently left opened and hit by traffic.

Drain channel will be constructed as per approved drawings or in specifications. Concrete will be
poured in a single pour and vibrated with hand held poker vibrators. The construction joint will be
prepared either by scrubbing or chipping the joint. Concrete will be placed by chute, crane and skip
or pumped. The construction joint will be prepared by chipping the joint. Covers shall meet the
requirements of BS EN 124, European Standard for access covers of gully tops for vehicular and
pedestrian areas.

8.10 GRE Pipe Laying

8.10.1 Trench Excavation

Prior to excavation, the site shall be thoroughly inspected to determine all the requirements and
safety measures must be taken. The area to be excavated shall be properly marked and clear
before starting the works. The dimension of trench excavation shall be based from the latest
approved drawing plans, or refer to the table 2.1 below for reference from QCS 2014 section 8 part
2.2.4. It also needs to be periodically checked by surveyor to avoid over excavation. Depending on
the progress of excavation, dimension can be adjusted to suit the actual site condition according
to the suggestion of Engineer. The bottom of the trench shall be carefully levelled with straight edge
or where longitudinal grades are shown on the approved drawing with boning rods or any other
means using not less than three profiles and not more than 25m in a straight alignment or changes
of gradient.
 Table 2.1 Maximum Pipe trench Width at 300mm Above Pipe Crown
Nominal Bore Maximum Trench Nominal Bore Maximum Trench
mm Width mm mm Width mm
100 550 600 1350
150 600 800 1550
200 800 1000 2000
300 900 1200 2300
400 1000 1400 2500
500 1250 1500 2700
QCS 2014 Section 8 Part 2.2.4

8.10.2 Pipe Bedding

Prior to start laying pipe bedding and granular surround materials, the formation of the trench will
be prepared, trimmed and compacted if the formation is in soil and shall be cleaned if the formation
is in rock. When the ground water table is above the trench bottom, the water level must be lowered
to trench bottom level prior to laying of the beddings, provide pump to ensure the water table level
within the trench bottom throughout the work.

Pipe bedding shall be well compacted to a minimum void ratio to provide a high load-bearing
capacity and a stable base below the pipe and shall completely fill the whole width of the trench
excavated. Compaction requirements for the bedding equivalent to at least 90 percent of the
Standard Proctor Maximum Dry Density in accordance with ASTM D1556 as per QCS 2014 section
8, part 2.3.1 provisions. Compaction test will be conducted every 75m per lane per layer as per
QCS 2014 section 2, part 14.4.2 provision.

Table 6.1 Minimum thickness of bedding material below barrel of pipe

Uniform Soil
Nominal Bore Hand Finished Machine Dug Rock
(mm) Trench Bottom Trench Bottom

100 & 150 100 150 200

200 - 500 150 200 250
600 - 800 175 225 275
1000 & above 200 250 300

Table 6.2 Gradation Requirements for Pipe Bedding, Flexible Pipes

Pipe Diameter (mm)
Sieve Size <300 300
% by Mass Passing % by Mass Passing
14mm - 90 - 100
10mm 50 - 85 50 - 85
5mm 10 - 40 0 - 10
2.36mm 0 - 10 0 - 10

8.10.3 Pipe Surround

1. Material for pipe surround and to the first 300mm above the top of the pipe, shall be granular
material as specified for the bedding material. The material shall be free from sharped edged
stones or other material which may cause damage to the permanent Works.
 2. Material for pipe surround shall be placed in layers of not greater than 150mm compacted
thickness and thoroughly rammed with suitably shaped rammers working alternatively on either
side of the pipe until the fill has been carried up at least 300mm above the top of the pipe. Care
shall be taken to avoid damage to the pipe, coating or sheathing.
3. Compaction requirements for the bedding equivalent to at least 90 percent of the Standard
Proctor Maximum Dry Density in accordance with ASTM D1556 as per QCS 2014 section 8,
part 2.3.1 provisions. Compaction test will be conducted every 75m per lane per layer as per
QCS 2014 section 2, part 14.4.2 provision.

8.10.4 GRE Pipe Laying

All pipes should be carefully inspected against damage before installation. Pipes with adhesive
bonded joints can be assembled beside the trench and, after curing and cooling of the joint, lowered
into the trench. This must be done with reasonable care in order to prevent overstressing of the pipe.
Do not move the joint during curing only backfill after the completion of the curing procedure. Provide
space underneath the joints.

Should the direction of the pipe required be larger than the permitted angle of deflection, a standard
or special elbow must be used. For the joining of GRE pipe components, various types of joints can
be used

1. Adhesive Bonded Joints

2. Integral Rubber Seal Joints (RSJ)
3. Rubber Seal Lock Joint (RSLF)
4. Flanged Joint

Adhesive Bonded Joints

Adhesive bonded joint consists of a slightly conical socket and a cylindrical spigot. The bonding
procedure consists of cutting, cleaning, machining, and application of adhesive, joining and curing.

Curing time for Easy fit adhesive is one hour and one hour warming up time. Curing time starts after
the surface of the pipe has reached the required temperature underneath the heating blanket. During
curing the joint should be insulated for example by using an insulation blanket and seal off the pipe
ends to prevent draughts through the pipe.

Do not move the joint during setting of the adhesive! This can result in failure of the joint. After the
cured joint has cooled down it may be loaded.

Wastage of adhesive can be reduced by good planning and the best use of the adhesive kits. Too
much adhesive applied to the socket will reduce the diameter and result in restricted flow. Remove
excess adhesive with the aid of the spatula and finish the seam properly and smoothly. This can
also be done inside the pipe, for example, by pulling a plug through the pipe. This will prevent
problems using foam pigs later. When installing the fully cured adhesive bonded joint system, it is
possible to utilize the pipe's flexibility.

Integral Rubber Seal Joints (RSJ)

Pipes with rubber ring joint should be assembled in the trench. There must be enough space at the
joints in order to enable proper alignment of the pipe. The pipes must be laid in the middle of the
trench at the required level. After the joint has been made the space below the joint must be carefully
backfilled and tamped in order to provide full support of the pipe. On restrained joints in pressure
systems must not be used within a certain distance of change of directions like elbows and tees.
Use tensile resistant (rubber seal lock or adhesive bonded) joints to prevent separating. Here no
angular deflection is permitted when rubber seal lock joints are used. The bending on the adhesive
bonded joint must be kept to a minimum. The minimum distance can be careful calculated and
depends on the pressure, soil conditions and compaction. When using rubber ring joints in pressure
systems, the pipeline must be anchored at the changes of direction.

1. Clean the spigot and socket end thoroughly with a clean cloth before jointing. Do not use
material like dusters in order to avoid fibres from sticking to the surface of the seal.
2. Check both pipe ends for damage.
3. Mark the depth of entry on the spigot end.
4. The measurement of the mark on the spigot end is as follows, depth of the socket end
minus end play.
5. Position the rubber ring into the groove of the spigot end.
6. Use a round tool like a screwdriver underneath the rubber ring and work it around a few
times in order to distribute the tension.
7. Apply Future Pipe Industries lubricant to the rubber ring and the entire inner surface of the
socket end.
8. Avoid any lubricant under the rubber ring in order to prevent it from slipping out of the
groove. Do not try to assembly the joint without the use of any lubricant. The standard
lubricant can cause filters to block.
9. Fit the rubber lined clamps on both sides of the joint.
10. Ensure that the spigot end is positioned right in front of the socket end and that both
sections are fully aligned.
11. Attach the chain tackles to the clamps on both sides of the parts to be connected and ease
the spigot slowly and gradually into the socket until the mark is in line with the front of the
socket end.
12. If in doubt, check with a thin feeler gauge around the circumference, to confirm that the
rubber ring is in the right position in the groove.
Rubber Seal Lock Joint (RSLF)

When assembling the rubber seal lock joint be sure that these joints are fully extended. By ensuring
this it will prevent any movement in the line and overloading of any elbows and tees when the pipe
is pressurized. Any expansion which occurs as a result of the system operating at high temperatures
can be accommodated by using this method. Stretching can be done by pressurizing the main (0.8
x working pressure), but it is better to do this mechanically. Check the contact of the locking strip
against socket and spigot end by looking through the insert hole of the locking strip. Only after the
line is fully extended may branches be installed.

1. Follow the assembly instructions for the rubber seal joints.

2. Attach the chain tackles to the clamps on both sides of the pipe and ease the spigot end
slowly and gradually into the socket end until the rear stop of the spigot end is past the
hole of the locking strip.
3. Apply some lubricant on the first section of the locking strip.
4. Insert the locking strip in such a way that the bevelled end rests against the inside of the
socket.

5. Using a plastic hammer or a piece of wood, tap the locking strip home until it rests against
the first part of the strip.

6. The end of the locking strip sticks out by approx. 100 mm (4). This allows disassembly of
the newly assembled joint.
 7. Ensure that the stop of both the socket end and the spigot end are in contact with the
locking strip and that the fully extended system is kept in this position. Take note at low
temperatures a plastic locking strip may become less flexible. In that case it is advisable to
warm the locking strip up to about 20OC (68 OF).

Flanged Joint

GRE flanges are flat faced. These flanges must always be accurately aligned and not subject to any
stress. On the side of the flanged joint the bolts and nuts must have washers to avoid exceeding the
permitted surface pressure. As an alternative, a steel backing ring can be installed. Pipes must not
be pulled together by tightening the bolts. If a GRE pipeline is connected to a metal pipe, this metal
pipe must be anchored to prevent any movement or loads being transmitted to the GRE line.

The flange must be connected perpendicular to the axis of the pipe. In practice minor deviations
might occur. If this happens, a gasket with an O-ring seal or a profiled gasket with vulcanized steel
ring should be used. The flange must be installed free of tension. Ensure that the joint is fully
extended and the stop of both, the socket and the spigot end are in contact with the locking strip.
Assembling flanged parts, one must bear in mind that these parts could also be dismantled. To
provide space for disassembly in any installation there must be a rubber seal joint at one side. This
allows some displacement in the axial direction using the clearance in the socket.

For flanges several gaskets may be used, depending on the diameter, system pressure or specific
requirements of the client. To prevent excessive bending on flanges the maximum bolt torques are
specified. In order to determine the right torque value, it is necessary to lubricate the bolt with. When
assembling flanges, the bolt should be tightened by hand up to 30% of the maximum torque value.
If leakages occur, increase the torque value up to 60% of the maximum value.

8.10.5 Testing and Inspection

Each pipeline 600 mm or less in diameter shall be tested by air test. Should any pipe fail the air
test, the Engineer may order a water test to be carried out. Acceptance of the pipeline will then be
based on the results of the water test. All pipelines up to and including 1200 mm shall be tested by
air test in accordance with the requirements of BS EN 752 as per QCS section 8 part4.6.2.

The Contractor shall, at his own expense, furnish all equipment and materials for making the tests.
Each pipeline shall be tested before backfilling and also after backfilling before carrying out road
reinstatement or laying new road surfacing. Where the pipeline is located under a new road
alignment, the pipeline will be tested after sub-base compaction in complete. All pipelines shall be
subjected to pass infiltration tests as specified herein. All pipes are to be clean and empty at the
time of testing. Tests shall be performed in the presence of the Engineer.
 Air Test
The Contractor shall plug all pipe outlets with suitable plugs, and brace each plug
securely where needed
Air shall be pumped in slowly to the pipe until a pressure of 100 mm water gauge is
indicated on a manometer connected to the system. After the internal pressure of 100
mm water gauge is obtained, 5 min shall be allowed for the air temperature to stabilise
within the pipe.
Air may be added to restore the pressure to 100 mm water gauge. During a further
period of 5 min, the pressure shall not fall below 75 mm water gauge without further
pumping.

Water Test
All the joints of the pipeline shall be able to withstand a pressure of a minimum 5m
head of water, above the crown of pipe at the highest point of pipeline without leakage.
A layer of embedding soil equal to the diameter of pipe shall be laid over the pipe to
prevent the lifting of pipe while applying test pressure. However, all the joints shall be
left open for the purpose of inspection for leakage if any. All branches and open ends
shall be closed with stoppers, secured with longitudinal braces/thrust block, before
testing begins
Water shall be filled from the lowest point and air allowed to escape through an air vent
fixed for the purpose at the high points of the pipeline section under test. The diameter
of air vent shall be about one and half times the diameter of water inlet pipe to allow
easy escape of air. No entrapped air shall remain in the pipeline while testing
A pressure of 5 m head of water shall be maintained for one hour to allow initial
absorption of water. After that the test pressure shall be maintained for 15 min and
water added shall be measured. If water consumption in 15 min does not exceed 0.1
l/m2 of wetted inner pipe surface and if there are no visible leakage through joints, the
pipeline shall be treated as passed.

8.11 Backfilling

For backfilling of areas without utilities, selected excavated materials shall be laid and compacted
in layers. The maximum un-compacted thickness of the layers shall not exceed 200 mm and shall
be compacted using a suitable vibrator (plate type, roller type).

Trench shall be backfilled and compacted in layers with suitable materials approved by the
engineer as per QCS 2014 specifications.

1. Selected fill material for trench backfill in open areas, shall be suitable material selected from
the excavated material.
2. Selected fill material for trench backfill under paved areas, shall be suitable material selected
from excavated materials meeting the following requirements:
(a) Maximum stone size of 75mm
(b) The material laboratory test result for gradation sieve analysis (ASTM D6913) passing
the 0.063 sieve shall be less than 15% and the uniformity coefficient shall not be less
than 10. Perform laboratory test, 1 in every 1000 cu.m. of backfill materials or if the
Engineer notice a visible change in graduation as per QCS 2014 section 2, part 14.4.3
provision.
(c) Liquid limit shall not exceed 35% and the plasticity index shall not exceed 6% for
Standard Test Method for Plasticity Index of Soils (ASTM D4318). Perform laboratory
test, 1 in every 1000 cu.m. of backfill materials or if the Engineer notice a visible change
in materials as per QCS 2014 section 2, part 14.4.4 provision.
 (d)The total water soluble for sulphate content (BS 812-118) and acid soluble salt content
for chloride shall (BS812-117) not exceed 2%. Perform laboratory test, 1 in every 3000
cu.m. of backfill materials or if the Engineer notice a visible change in materials as per
QCS 2014 section 2, part 14.4.7 and part 14.4.8 provision.
(e) The CBR value shall not be less than 15% at 95% maximum dry density at the
formation level. The test procedure shall be as QCS 2014 Section 6, Clause 3.10.3
California Bearing Ratio (ASTM D1883). Perform laboratory test, 1 in every 1000 cu.m.
of backfill materials or if the Engineer notice a visible change in materials as per QCS
2014 section 2, part 14.4.7 and part 14.4.8
(f) The moisture content of the material before compaction shall not vary by more than
2% of the optimum moisture content (BS 1377 ). Perform test, 1 in every 1000 cu.m.
or if the Engineer notice a visible change in the backfill materials as per QCS 2014
section 2, part 14.4.2 provision.
3. The compaction requirements for the trench backfill equivalent to at least 90 percent of the
Standard Proctor Maximum Dry Density in accordance with ASTM D1556 as per QCS 2014
section 8, part 2.3.1 provisions. Compaction test will be conducted every 20m of pipe laying
or trench per lift per layer or 1 every 75m per lane per layer as per QCS 2014 section 2, part
14.4.2 provision. Trench backfill material shall be placed in layers of not greater depth than
200mm thickness and be thoroughly compacted to 95 percent of the Standard Proctor
Maximum Dry Density by approved mechanical compaction equipment.
2 The Contractor shall provide the necessary testing apparatus for monitoring soil properties
and shall maintain the apparatus in good working order. A daily log of tests carried out shall
be provided to the Engineer. Testing of soil properties shall be carried out by an approval
laboratory.
3 Should the backfilling material being placed become unacceptable to the Engineer due to
condition below:
(a) exposure to weather
(b) flooding
(c) having become puddled, soft, segregated
(d) otherwise unacceptable during the progress of work
4 Trench backfilling shall be carried out expeditiously as soon as practicable after the pipeline
has been laid, tested and approved.
5 Do not allow backfill to free fall into the trench or allow heavy, sharp pieces of material to be
placed as backfill until after at least 600 mm of backfill has been provided over the top of the
pipe.
6 Do not use power driven impact type compactors for compaction until at least 1.2 m of backfill
is placed over top of pipe.

8.12 Emergency Response

The following points must be observed to avoid or mitigate emergency situations:

Emergency response equipment such as first aid equipment and fire-fighting equipment
must be available on site;
Emergency response and location of emergency equipment and assembly points must be
discussed during tool box meetings;
A personnel trained for administering first aid to injured personnel must always be present
on site;
All workers on site must be aware of the evacuation procedures and the steps below must
be followed:
 o The emergency will be immediately communicated to the safety officer/site
supervisor.
o Activate emergency alarm
o Group at designated assembly points
o Perform a roll call to account for all workers
o Coordinate the emergency with concerned stakeholders
The safety officer or site supervisor must (whoever is available at the area of emergency)
must report emergencies to concerned stakeholders such as utility owners, ambulance,
civil defence, etc.
For injuries due to electric shock, immediately call for a site medic and contact an
ambulance. Do not remove any clothing that was burnt to the skin.

8.13 Contingency Plan

In case of any accidental damage to the existing utilities near the working area site, the concerned
utility owner shall be informed immediately (see Appendix for Emergency Numbers).

8.14 Demobilization of Resources

Demobilization shall include all activities and costs for transportation of personnel, equipment, and
supplies not required or included in the contract from the site; including the disassembly, removal
and site clean-up, of offices, buildings and other facilities assembled on the site specifically for this
contract.

9. Safety

All risks are evaluated prior to any works commencing, utilizing the matrices to determine the level
of significance in terms of likelihood of occurrence and severity of hazard based on the allocated
numerical values. Refer to Appendix A for Risk Assessment.

9.1 PPE/RPE Requirements

All personnel involved in any of the work activity shall wear the following mandatory PPE:
Hi Vis Jacket/Vest
Safety Helmet
Safety footwear
Safety Glasses
Safety Gloves (Task dependent)
Safety Goggles
Rubber gauntlets for working with energized cables

9.2 Site Security

The site working area will have 24 hour security with the security guard being placed at the
entrance. It will be the guards responsibility to ensure that any unauthorized persons do not enter
the site and that. It is the guards responsibility to ensure that all persons or Vehicles entering the
site are logged within the register. The security guard will have his own office which will be housed
directly inside the boundary fence at the entrance gate.

9.3 First Aid Facilities

A trained first aider will be available at each location and will be made known to all associated with
the project through the site induction. A first aid kit and eye wash station will be available on site
and will be placed within the welfare facility and will be clearly marked.
 The first aid kit will have the capacity for up to 50 persons. Should an accident or incident need
medical treatment then a site vehicle will be available to take the injured person directly to hospital.

9.4 Temporary Welfare Facilities

Provision for temporary welfare facilities will be the following on each location:
Chemical toilet with hand wash facilities
Mess Room or Mess Shelter complete with benches and tables, fire extinguishers, fan,
fresh water drinking station/cooler, first aid kit and eye wash station
Smoking Shelter
Small site office
Lockable store

9.5 Workplace Access and Egress

A safe and clear access to the work area will be maintained throughout these works and designated
pedestrian walkways throughout the site maintained. The work area will be kept free from
construction debris as far as is practicable owing to the works being undertaken.
The work area will be left clean and tidy at the end of the working day.

9.6 Night Working

Generally a minimum of 30 Lux shall be provided for the access/egress. When full operations are
taking place, a minimum 30 Lux lighting will be provided by the use of temporary tower lights to all
general work areas.

9.7 STARRT Talks (Daily Briefing)

The STARRT briefing will be held every morning before work commences and will be given by the
foreman or supervisor and will be delivered to all site operatives associated with the task that day.
The STARRT card will be specific to the task to be undertaken that day and will be signed off by
all operatives who attended the briefing. All STARRT briefing cards will be kept within the HSE
office and will be available for inspection upon request.

9.8 COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)

A copy of the MSDS sheets will be kept on site within the safety office, a detailed COSHH
assessment will be available applicable to the substances use on the project. The storage of all
hazardous materials will be kept within a designated lockable storage facility; a full register will be
kept along with a copy of the MSDS sheets.

9.9 Risk Assessment:

All risks are evaluated prior to any works commencing, utilizing the matrices to determine the level
of significance in terms of likelihood of occurrence and severity of hazard based on the allocated
numerical values. Refer to Appendix A for Risk Assessment matrix and for full and detail Risk
Assessments.

9.10 Internal Work Permits

The following permits will be used during the implementation of this method statement:
Permit to Lift
Hot works Permit
 Permit for grinding
Permit for welding
Permit for working near energized cables (risk reduction talk must be conducted by the
safety officer prior to issuance of permit)

10. Environment

10.1 General

Strictly follow relevant Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) and Activity's Environment
Mitigation Implementation Plan.
Residential, religious, educational and health land uses are considered as core sensitive
receptors and due care MUST BE GIVEN AT ALL TIMES. Sensitive receptors are depicted in
Worksite EMP. List out those adjacent to the site.

10.2 Complaints

In case of complaint, stop relevant activity immediately and inform Environmental Engineer. Works
may commence gradually only if appropriate measures (such as mobile noise barriers, alternate
ways of working, higher water use etc.) are installed and activity is monitored by the Environmental
Engineer.

10.3 Waste Management

Segregate, collect and store solid or hazardous waste to designated waste storage areas or /
and containers, according to Waste Management Plans.
Burning or uncontrollable disposal of any type of waste is strictly forbidden.
Deliver waste such as sewage leftovers from removed pipe to a specially approved
subcontractor. Collect and give the relevant transportation documents to Environmental
Engineer.
A spare pump and sewage tanker must be ready in case of excessive spillage of sewage.

10.4 Wastewater Management

Lead all wastewater to appropriate treatment facilities either in-situ or ex-situ.

Dispose treated wastewater appropriately after receiving the relevant permits, if necessary,
or, if suitable, use for dust control purposes.
Machinery washing / cleaning must take place only at designated areas or facilities.

10.5 Noise Pollution

Arrange time schedule so as noisy activities, such as excavation, backfilling and piling to be
restricted during daytime hours, where possible.
Usage of the temporary barriers where ever is possible.
Site equipment will abide by all (CE) standards. All the above apply to any subcontractors.
Regular maintenance will take place on all machinery/motors to ensure operation within
normal noise parameters

10.6 Dust Control

Approach road grading works will generate dust. In order to mitigate this hazard, the graded
area will be sprayed with water to avoid dust. Internal roads will also be spayed using a water
tank truck.
 Avoid dust production works in case of strong winds, especially if these are directed towards
residential areas, mosques etc.
Use appropriate amount of water during dust production works, at worksite traffic roads or at
dust production facilities.
Construction vehicle/Trucks must bear and use a canvas to cover the materials and must
leave worksite with their wheels cleaned.
Speed limits are implemented at all worksites.

10.7 Groundwater Contamination

In case of oil / fuel leakage implement spill response procedure / plan.

Maintain properly worksite machinery to avoid leakages on site.
Take appropriate storm water management measures so as to avoid contaminants /
sediments mobilize to the wider environment.
Construct earth bunds and similar diversion drains around the perimeter of any excavations
to prevent surface water entering these areas.

11. Quality Assurance/Quality Control

All works will be executed as per the above detailed methodology and sequencing. Management
shall include the supply of all resources necessary for completion, monitoring of the works as per
the project program, and carrying out the works that meets the company and contract quality
requirement.
Monitoring shall be done on a daily basis and a regular progress meeting shall be implemented to
closely identify the status of each part of the works.
In carrying out the works, the management shall ensure progress to be delivered on time against
project program and if some or any part of the works are falling behind the schedule a recovery
plan shall be prepared and implemented. Recovery program shall include provision of additional
equipments and manpower and revision of procedure of works.
Appendix A: Risk Assessment
RISK ASSESSMENT

Residual Risk
Risk Rating Action
Item Hazard Risk Who is at Risk Necessary Control Measures Rating
By
S L Rating S L Rating

1 Site Establishment
1.1 Contact with existing Electric shock / Electrical fire General site Acquire current utility drawings
services / utilities Gas leak / gas explosion workers Carry out survey to confirm depth and line of existing utilities (utilize suitable
during site grading Water leak / flooding General site survey equipment relevant to the scope and scale of the work. Survey
and clearance Sewage leak staff equipment may include ground radar, cable avoidance tools and accessories
Damage incident financial Site visitors (CAT & Genny)
penalty 5 3
15 Where possible, underground electrical services shall be de- energized prior to
excavations.
PM 5 1
05
Where services are to be re-routed, no work shall commence until services are
confirmed as de-energized / inert
Permits shall be secured in advance from the relevant utility / local authority
prior to excavation in the vicinity of existing underground services
1.2 Unauthorized entry Injury to 3rd party General site Hoarding shall be at least 6 tall and shall be sufficient to prevent unauthorized
to site workers (other access
contractors)
General public
4 3
12 Site access points shall include a boom gate (or similar) and security station
that is manned 24/7 for the duration of the project
PM 4 1
04
Security signage shall be erected
1.3 Failure to consider Illness due to temperature General site Install and maintain heating / air conditioning / dehumidifying systems
weather / climate extremes e.g. dehydration, heat workers Implement counter measures such as drinking programmes, use of electrolytes

stress
Irrational and / or violent
General site
staff
4 4
16 etc. Counter measures shall be medically proven and shall be appropriate to the
location
PM 4 2
08
behaviour Site visitors
2 Personal Protective Equipment
2.1 Lack of available High incidence of unsafe General site The requirement volume of personal safety equipment and personal protective
personal safety conditions e.g. unsafe working at workers equipment (PPE) shall be specified at the procurement stage. Sufficient spares
equipment & PPE or height General site shall be maintained in stores at all times
Lack of personal safety High incidence of personal head, staff Personal safety equipment and PPE shall be maintained and replaced if
equipment & PPE Site visitors
discipline (failure to use
personal safety
eye, hand and foot injuries e.g.
cuts / lacerations, abrasions,
penetrating wounds, eye injuries,
5 5
25 damaged or in line with manufacturers recommendation life cycle
Personal safety equipment and PPE requirements for specified works shall be
detailed in the project HSE plan, method statements and reinforced through tool
PM 5 2
10
equipment & PPE) impact wounds etc box talks. Personal safety equipment and PPE discipline shall be paramount
Increased impact of longer term and disciplinary action taken against those failing to comply
health hazards e.g. noise / dust
2.2 Lack of training in the High incidence of unsafe General site Site labor shall be trained in the use of personal safety equipment and PPE
use of personal safety conditions e.g. incorrect fitting and workers through onsite training and tool box talks. Training shall include both the use
equipment & PPE use of fall arrest equipment General site and purpose of the protective equipment
(harness / shock absorber / staff Labor shall be provided with personal safety equipment and PPE at no cost to
lanyard) Site visitors themselves and shall be provided with replacement protective equipment on an
High incidence of personal injury old for new basis. Labor shall not be required to utilize old or damaged
due to lack of awareness of when
to use personal safety equipment
& PPE
5 5
25 protective equipment in order to reduce costs
Some PPE e.g. hard hats and high visibility vests are color coded to allow easy
identification of trades. Riggers / Signallers will wear a red hard hat for example
PM 5 2
10
Incorrect selection of PPE e.g.
use of inadequate gloves, or
incorrect selection of eye
protection leading to personal
injury
RISK ASSESSMENT

Residual Risk
Risk Rating Action
Item Hazard Risk Who is at Risk Necessary Control Measures Rating
By
S L Rating S L Rating

2.3 Poor quality / Failure of PPE leading to personal General site The standard of personal safety equipment and personal protective equipment
substandard personal injury or longer term health workers (PPE) shall be specified at the procurement stage.
safety equipment & problems General site Personal safety equipment and PPE failing to meet these standards shall be
PPE staff
Site visitors
5 5
25 removed from site.
PM 5 2
10
3 Mobile Plant and Equipment
3.1 Procurement of Failure during operation e.g. General site Request certificates of conformance and calibration at procurement stage
substandard mobile during excavation operations workers Check all mobile plant and vehicles before allowing onto site
plant & vehicles General site Thoroughly check incoming items to confirm no counterfeit or reconditioned
Financial and production loss due
to quarantine of plant / vehicle staff
Site visitors
5 4
20 items have been sold as new
Maintain mobile plant and vehicles with approved spare parts and fittings not
PM 4 1
04
alternative non approved spare parts and fittings
3.2 Lack of equipment Personal injury or damage due to General site All mobile plant and vehicles shall be inspected prior to entry to site. Mobile
maintenance & failure during operation e.g. workers plant and vehicles failing to meet the maintenance and certification
certification during lifting operations General site requirements shall be rejected
Financial and production loss due
to damage
staff
Site visitors
5 4
20 All mobile plant & vehicles shall be routinely maintained and serviced. PM 5 1
05
Financial and production loss due
to quarantine of plant / vehicle
3.3 Operation of equipment Personal injury or damage due to General site Only trained, experienced operators shall be permitted to use mobile plant and
by incompetent operator error workers vehicles on project site.
persons Damage to equipment or
structures due to operator error
General site
staff
5 4
20 PM 5 1
05
Site visitors
3.4 Noise Long term ill health hearing loss General site Noise assessments shall be carried for operators of mobile plant. Operators
workers exposed to continuous noise in excess of 85dB shall be required to wear
General site hearing protection of at least SNR (Sound noise reduction) +30. Where national
staff
Site visitors
3 5
15 regulations or client requirements exceed this requirement, the higher
requirement shall be implemented
PM 3 2
06
Neighbours

4 Excavation Works
4.1 Lack of equipment Excavation / Trench / Tunnel General site Excavation equipment and accessories (Excavators, Front & Skid Steer
maintenance & collapse due to equipment failure workers Loaders, Mobile Cranes, Pumps etc shall be fit for purpose, certified and tested.
certification Flooding General site
Work cessation leading to
financial and production loss
staff
Site visitors
4 4
16 PM 4 1
04
4.2 Operation of Excavation / Trench / Tunnel General site A competent excavation supervisor shall be appointed to manage all lifting
equipment by collapse due to inadequate / workers operations
incompetent persons inappropriate excavation General site
techniques or excavation support
installation
staff
Site visitors
5 4
20 PM 5 1
05
4.3 Contact with Electrocution / explosion leading General site Acquire current utility drawings
buried/existing to major injuries, fatality and / or workers Carry out survey to confirm depth and line of existing utilities (utilize suitable
services live services property damage General site
staff
5 4
20 survey equipment relevant to the scope and scale of the work. As necessary,
dig trial pits to locate underground services
PM 5 1
05
RISK ASSESSMENT

Residual Risk
Risk Rating Action
Item Hazard Risk Who is at Risk Necessary Control Measures Rating
By
S L Rating S L Rating

Site visitors Mark the line of underground services to ensure visibility to all persons working
Neighbours in the vicinity
Prepare method statement for excavation of underground service.
Where possible, underground electrical services shall be de-energized prior to
excavations.
Where services are to be re-routed, no work shall commence until services are
confirmed as de-energized / inert
Permits shall be secured in advance from the relevant utility / local authority
prior to excavation in the vicinity of existing underground services
4.4 Collapse (Trench / Personal injury / fatality General site Excavations shall be designed by a competent engineer. The competent
Deep Excavation) Work cessation leading to workers excavation engineer shall prepare a method statement for excavation of
financial and production loss General site underground services.
staff
Site visitors
5 4
20 Excavation design shall include the method of shoring / supporting the
excavation or tunnel
PM 5 1
05
Temporary makeshift shoring shall not be permitted, equipment used to shore
excavations shall be fit for purpose and designed for the purpose employed
4.5 Lack of excavation Excavation Trench collapse due General site Excavations shall be inspected on a regular basis by a competent person. Deep
inspection to changing conditions / support workers or complex excavations shall be inspected daily and shoring alterations made to
failure General site
staff
5 4
20 account for changing conditions PM 5 1
05
Site visitors
5 Fall protection/prevention
5.1 Unprotected leading Personal injury due to falls and General site Identify leading edges
edges impact of falling objects workers Install signage and illumination / lighting where necessary to highlight and warn
Damage due to falling objects General site of hazard
leading to financial and production staff Install edge protection (ideally guardrails at 1m with mid-rail and toe-boards).
loss Site visitors
5 4
20 Ensure fall protection is provided for those installing guardrails
Install catch nets to protect parallel works or pedestrian routes
PM 5 1
05
Install crash decks over entrances / access routes where there the risk of falling
objects is significant
5.2 Unprotected trench Personal injury due to falls and General site Provide barriers and railings to open trench
impact of falling objects workers Provide proper access ladders
Damage due to falling objects
leading to financial and production
General site
staff
5 4
20 PM 5 1
05
loss Site visitors
5.3 Use of substandard Personal injury due to falls and General site Scrap materials shall not be used to construct temporary guardrails and or
access equipment and impact of falling objects workers platforms
work platforms Damage due to falling objects General site Guardrails shall be fit for purpose, sturdy enough to resist the impact of a falling
leading to financial and production staff / tripping man, and shall include a hand rail and mid rail. Toe boards shall be
Site visitors
loss
5 4
20 included where there is a risk of falling objects. Handrails shall be at least 1m
high
Work platforms shall be bespoke platforms or constructed of rated scaffold
PM 5 1
05
boards. Work platforms shall include handrails, mid rails and toe-boards. Where
guardrails cannot be installed due to space restrictions, fall arrest / restrain
systems shall be utilized (harness / lifeline etc)
5.4 Lack of, or use of, Personal injury due to falls and General site Fall arrest equipment and accessories used on projects shall be manufactured
substandard fall arrest / impact of falling objects workers to EN (European Norms) or equivalent e.g. ANSI (American National
fall restraint equipment
or installation by
Damage due to falling objects
leading to financial and production
General site
staff
5 4
20 Standards)
Fall arrest equipment shall be Workers provided with fall arrest equipment shall
PM 5 1
05
incompetent persons loss Site visitors be trained in its proper use.
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Lifelines shall be of steel wire rope with the correct number of clips for the
intended loading. Nylon rope shall not be used for lifelines
Where necessary lifelines and anchor bolts used as lanyard anchors shall be
tested prior to use
6 Material Storage, Handling & Movement
6.1 Unsafe handling and Tipping / collapse of stacked / General site Store man shall be issued with suitable PPE as required. Heavy duty rigger
movement of materials stored materials workers gloves shall be used for general handling of materials
Personal injury through excessive General site Manual handling shall be minimized and mechanical aids shall be utilized to lift

manual handling
Personal injury through contact
staff
Site visitors
4 4
16 and move heavy materials. PM 4 1
04
with sharp edges / abrasions /
contact with moving materials
7 Access / Egress
7.1 Failure to designate Traffic accident fatality / General site Traffic management shall be prepared
and separate external damage / lost production workers A site logistics plan shall be prepared. This shall detail the site boundary,
traffic / pedestrian General site pedestrian and vehicle access and site roads
routes staff Barriers shall be installed to separate pedestrians from vehicle traffic.
Site visitors Pedestrian routes shall be clearly marked and illuminated where necessary.
Neighbours
General public
5 3
15 Signage should be in a language understood by the majority of the labor
Traffic management signage and lighting shall be installed as necessary
PM 5 1
05
Traffic management arrangements for labor drop off / collection shall be
implemented. Labor shall not be put at risk from moving vehicles and machinery
Traffic Marshalls or Flag men shall control heavy traffic routes and crossing
points. Flag men shall be suitably trained
7.2 Lack of illumination Personal injury General site To prevent general slips / trips / falls internal access shall be free from
Property damage workers obstructions, clean, dry and clearly marked with signage. Festoon or other
General site
staff
4 4
16 temporary lighting shall be set out PM 4 1
04
Site visitors
8.0 Formwork
8.1 Procurement of Formwork collapse General site Formworks systems shall be appropriate to the structure and shall be
inappropriate formwork Work cessation leading to workers specified during the procurement phase
systems financial and production loss General site Traditional systems may not be appropriate to the structure and specialist
Personal injury due to falls and staff formwork systems may be required

impact of falling objects
Damage due to falling objects
Site visitors 4 3
12 Specialist formwork systems shall be constructed with the recommended
components and accessories. Alternative components and accessories shall
PM 4 1
04
leading to financial / production not be used unless approved by the supplier
loss Components and accessories from different formwork systems shall not be
mixed unless approved by the Competent Formwork Supervisor.
8.3 Erection of formwork Formwork collapse General site A Competent Supervisor for formwork shall be appointed
by incompetent Work cessation leading to workers Formwork shall be erected / dismantled by competent persons. This may
persons financial and production loss General site require additional instruction when specialist formwork systems are utilized
Personal injury due to falls and
impact of falling objects
staff
Site visitors
5 4
20 PM 5 1
05
Damage due to falling objects
leading to financial / production
loss
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8.4 Lack of formwork Formwork collapse General site Formwork systems shall be inspected by a competent person prior to concrete
inspection Work cessation leading to
financial and production loss
workers
General site
pours. Records of such inspections shall be maintained 05
Personal injury due to falls and
impact of falling objects
staff
Site visitors
5 3
15 PM 5 1
Damage due to falling objects
leading to financial / production
loss
9.0 Reinforcement Bar and Concreting
9.1 Contact or struck by Damage to property General site 4 3 No go zones cordoned off
protruding parts or Injury workers PPE utilized
General site
caught between Fatality
staff 12
Sufficient training and awareness
Rebar caps utilized
PM/CM 4 1
04
Fall from height during WAH procedures
assembly Adequate supervision
9.2 Rebar bending and Injury General site 4 3 Guard cutting machine
fabrication, cutting Amputation workers Fitted on level surface
lifting Fatality Good house keeping
12

Trained and competent personnel
Briefing to operators and installation team
PM/CM 4 1
04
Adequate supervision
Lifting operations procedures and lifting permits
9.3 Concreting works Chemical injuries General site 4 3 Use of PPE
Damage to property workers Trained and competent persons

Damage to environment
12
Briefings to operators
Good housekeeping
PM/CM 4 1
04
Plastic sheeting used for environmental protection
Use of suitable wash out areas
10 Manual Handling
10.1 Lifting heavy or bulky Back Injury General site When heavy or awkward items are being worked on or moved, mechanical
load beyond ones Other injuries Workers handling equipment or assistance should be provided..
capability Property damage General site Avoid repetitive handling of loads.
staff Arrange the distribution of the work force in team lifting
Inadequate grip on Store heavier or frequently used items at a position where they can be easily
heavy, awkward, hot,
sharp or slippery
3 3
09 accessed. e.g. Store room, site offices.
Use correct posture to lift or lower loads.
PM 3 1
03
objects

Loss of balance while

lifting.
11 Hydraulic & Pneumatic Power Tools
11.1 Flying particles or Injury General site The right kind of tools should be provided for the job and used properly;
debris. Workers operating instructions and safety notes are issued with tools.
Only properly trained operators over the age of 18 should use hydraulic
Sudden snatching or
unexpected movement
4 3
12
and pneumatic-powered tools.
Tools should be stored properly and securely.
PM 4 1
04
of equipment Whilst in use tools should not be left for unauthorized persons to take or
use them.
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Hydraulic fluids Hydraulic and air compressors, hoses, all fittings and couplings and tools
Compressed air (refer should be to appropriate BS or BS EN standards and kept properly
to) maintained. The use of whip locks are mandatory
Noise should be reduced at source and hearing protection worn if
Failure of hoses or necessary.
couplings Anti-vibration tools and gloves should be used if possible.
Damaged tool bits should be disposed of appropriately.
Manual handling Pneumatic and hydraulic tools should always be inspected before and
heavy, bulky tools, after use. Inspections stickers attached and correctly color coded
hoses and power Operators should not wear loose clothing.
supplies (refer to) Personal protective equipment (PPE) should be worn to protect the head,
eyes and feet at all times. Where required aprons shall be supplied
Noise (refer to)

Vibration (refer to)

12 Compressed Air
12.1 Injection of air into the Fatality General site Do not discharge compressed air in the direction of yourself, others, plant
skin. This can cause an Injury Workers and equipment, or areas with dust build up.
air embolism in the Property Damage General site Never use compressed air to clean clothes or cool yourself or others
circulatory system and staff Do not use compressed air to clean down work areas or equipment.
may require corrective Do not play practical jokes with compressed air or use it to propel objects
surgery. at other persons.
All couplings must have safety clips fitted to them to prevent inadvertent
Foreign bodies uncoupling when under pressure never use makeshift tie-wire.
embedded into the skin Ensure all components comply with the appropriate Standard and are
and eyes (e.g. dust, regularly maintained in a fit for purpose condition.
dirt). Wear appropriate eye protection, compliant with international standard,
and hearing protection, compliant with international standard.
Excessive noise that
Under no circumstances shall the pressure of the compressed air exceed
may cause hearing loss
the maximum working pressure of any of the components in use.
and ruptured ear
Appropriate training including task launch meeting prior to work being
drums.
carried out
Strike with uncontrolled The setting of safety valves or reducing valves shall only be adjusted by a
hose or coupling
5 3
15
competent person.
Keep work areas clean through regular housekeeping activities to
PM 5 1
05
Manual handling minimize airborne dust levels.
injuries from The provision of first aid facilities, kits and officers to appropriately deal
dragging/moving hoses with compressed air injuries, such as air and foreign particle injection
and compressors Provisions to immediately shut down air compressors in the event of an
emergency. Contact details for external emergency services and the
Trip hazards from relevant on site personnel
hoses laying in Workers are to report all defects immediately to the appropriate
walkways/work areas supervisor and cease the use of the defected equipment.
Air compressors are to be operated and maintained in accordance with
Pinch points and other the original equipment manufacturer instructions.
mechanical hazards Ensure air compressors are positioned in a stable position on a level
associated with surface prior to starting (e.g. chock wheels).
portable compressors Ensure the air intake for the compressor is not exposed to atmospheric
contaminants, exhaust fumes or excessive dust.
Do not overload the air compressor. Always observe the maximum
loading capacity of the compressor and attachments.
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Flying hoses under Ensure petrol operated air compressors are used in a well-ventilated
pressure with coupler location.
attached Ensure all hoses and components are appropriately rated to handle the
maximum operating pressure of the air compressor.
Ensure that hoses are protected from mobile plant and vehicle traffic with
suitable positioning or cover ramps.
Always release the pressure in air hoses and tools prior to uncoupling.
Never kink or squash a hose to permit it, or a tool attached to it, to be
uncoupled.
Always close the valve to which the hose is connected when not in use.
All airlines are to be stored off the ground so that no dirt entry is possible
at hose ends.
Do not use compressed air hoses for other products such as oils or fuels.
Always ensure that the output hose is secured to an implement prior to
turning on air supply.
Do not fit a tail-tail component to extend air hoses. Always use
appropriate couplings.
Bolted clamps, that are appropriately secured, shall always be used to
secure hoses to hose fittings. And have whip locks installed
13 Heat Stroke
13.1 Heat Stroke Heat exposure potential fatality General site Wear light-colored and loose fitting clothes
Exhaustion Heat Stress Workers Take a staggered breaks in places with there is sun shelter
Collapse Provide sufficient water to workers to prevent dehydration
Dehydration Provide sun shelter for all workers
5 4
20 In case of heat stroke ensure ice packs are available in clinic, or cool
water to take down temperature
PM 5 1
05
Provision of electrolytes
Provision of Coolbitz vests and bands
Comply with summer working hours as dictated in Labor Law

Project:
Qatar Petroleum Project A Architect (Architect or Engineer)
PM Project Manager
Assessment Carried out by: Name: James Rectin (HSE Officer) CM Construction Manager
LM Logistics Manager
Signature: PLM Plant Manager
Assessment Date: HSEM HSE Manager
PS Project Supervisor
SC Subcontractor
Reviewed by: Name: Manuel Vellarde Position: Technical Manager

Signature
Approval: Name: Osama Abdelkhalik Position: Project Director

Signature
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S = Severity; L = Likelihood; Rating = S x L Key:

15 to 25 High
Severity
Risk Assessment 8 to 12 Medium High
Matrix 4 to 6 Medium Low
1 2 3 4 5 2 to 3 Low
1 Insignificant
1 1 2 3 4 5

2 2 4 6 8 10
Likelihood of
3 3 6 9 12 15
Harm
4 4 8 12 16 20

5 5 10 15 20 25
Appendix B: Plant and Equipment
Description Qty.
A. Earthworks (excavation, removal, and backfilling)

Excavators 1
Hydraulic rock breaker attachments 1

Loader 1

Trucks 6wheel 19 m 1

Trench walk-behind Vibrating Roller 2

Plate compactors 2

Utility Scanning / Cat Scanning Equipment 1

Boom Truck 1
Appendix C: Emergency Numbers

Police , Civil Defense and Emergency 999

Kahramaa Water and Electricity Emergency 991

Accidents and Emergency - Hamad Hospital (+974)44392111

Hamad Medical Corporation (+974)44392222

Medical Commission (+974)44950000

Telephone Directory 180

Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Planning (+974)44348888

Ministry of Defense (+974)44614111

Public Works Authority (+974)44950000

Drainage Operations and Maintenance Manager

4452 72232
(MDOM)

Head of Project and Design Management (E HoS) 4452 7447

Head of Monitoring Unit (M HoS) 4452 7223

Ashghal AA Drainage O & M Stores 4011 9262

Appendix D: Drawings