(CLIENT NAME)

XX MW (PROJECT NAME) WIND POWER PROJECT (LOC)

METHOD STATEMENT

BACKFILLING WORKS

THIS DOCUMENT IS INTENDED FOR USE BY (CLIENT NAME) AND ITS NOMINATED
CONSULTANTS, CONTRACTORS, MANUFACTURERS AND SUPPLIERS

ORIGINATOR:
HUADONG ENGINEERING CORPORATION

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 REVISION RECORD

REV. DATE ORIGINATOR REVIEWED APPROVED DESCRIPTION

00 11-12-2016 XYZ ABC 123 ISSUED FOR APPROVAL /

CONSTRUCTION

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. OBJECTIVE-----------------------------------------------------------------4

2. REFERENCES--------------------------------------------------------------4

3. DEFINITIONS---------------------------------------------------------------4

4. RESPONSIBILITIES---------------------------------------------------------4

5. PROCEDURE----------------------------------------------------------------4

6. TOOLS & EQUIPMENT----------------------------------------------------5

7. HSE INSTRUCTIONS-------------------------------------------------------5

8. RELATED DOCUMENTS----------------------------------------------------6

DOCUMENT TITLE

METHOD STATEMENT OF BACKFILLING

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 1. OBJECTIVE

The scope & objective of this Method Statement is to cover & describe the works
properly as required by project drawing and specification.
(Applicable for WTGs & All Buildings)

2. REFERENCES

IFC drawings & specifications

3. DEFINITIONS

 SM Site Manager

 CM Construction Manager

 SE Site Engineer

 NSL Natural Surface Level

 HSE Health, Safety and Environment

 IFC Issued for Construction

 QIP Quality Inspection Plan

4. RESPONSIBILITIES

 It is the overall responsibility of SM to organize resources to perform construction

activities as per project specification, in compliance with quality, schedule & safety
requirements.
 It is the responsibility of CM that construction activities are executed according to
the relevant project specification, in compliance with quality, schedule & safety
requirements.
 The relevant SE and supervisor shall ensure that all the work, conducted in
accordance with this method statement and project specification.
 The QC Engineer shall ensure that all work is executed according to IFC Drawing
& Specification and check the quality of work; also the documents shall be
prepared and signed as per QIP protocol.

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 5. PROCEDURE

 The area in-charge will be ensuring that particular area / structure has been cleared
for backfilling by QA/QC.
 Inspection with protocol of (Witness) will be sign by OE/Client and with protocol
of (Reviews and Surveillance) will be sign by EPC.
 The approved backfill material is sourced from suitable stock or as given in specifications and
project drawings.

Confined area backfill

 The backfill material will be placed in compacted layers of 300 mm thickness of each layer.
 The layers will be moisturized and compacted to as per the drawings and
specification. Generally compaction will be done by the plate compactors.
 For WTG foundation backfill at the bottom, where space is less the small plate
compactor will be used for compaction.
 Each backfill layer will be tested by QA/QC Laboratory.
 An acceptable test result will allow the next layer of backfill to be placed and
compacted.
Earthing rod and ring Installation
 The electrical construction team shall execute the earthing installation.

Unconfined area backfill

 The backfill material will be placed in compacted layers of 150 mm thickness of each layer.
 The layers will be moisturized and compacted to as per the drawings and
specification. Generally compaction will be done by roller of one ton in weight.
 Each backfill layer will be tested by QA/QC Laboratory.
 An acceptable test result will allow the next layer of backfill to be placed and
compacted.
 In locations where compaction is required around existing concrete foundation or
other sub structures, rolling will be carried out within a reasonable distance from
the concrete surface. In this case, the space will be compacted using mechanical
rammers, if required.

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  This process will continue until the structure is completely backfilled as per
drawings.

6. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTS

Front End Loader Excavator Vibratory Roller Compactor Dump Trucks Water Bouzer
All laboratory tools which are required for testing accordingly.

7. HSE INSTRUCTIONS

8.1 A competent civil person will supervise filling operation.

8.2 Workers will use Personal Protective Equipment.
8.3 All excavations shall be filled and consolidated and the surface shall be left in
good condition as soon as practicable.
8.4 The fall path area will be cleared of items, which may cause injury during
falling.
8.5 To avoid fall of the persons, the area to be filled will be flagged off and lighted
barricades installed to inform others if the area is left open overnight.
8.6 Back mirror along the guider must be used if filling is done by dumper etc.
8.7 The area will be assured free of workers and/or tools etc. before filling.
8.8 No trash, shopping bags, papers, cans, bottles or any other litter should be left in
the open.
8.9 Preserve your natural environment.

8. RELATED DOCUMENTS

9.1 IFC Drawings / Specifications

9.2 QIP (Quality Inspection Plan)

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METHOD STATEMENT OF BACKFILLING PKHA

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