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PROJECT
HP LPG -Um Qasir project

LOCATION
Hilla - Iraq

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Civil works Method Statement

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Table of Contents

1. Purpose........................................................................................................................................ 3
2. Scope ........................................................................................................................................... 3
3. Definitions / Abbreviations........................................................................................................ 3
4. Reference Documents................................................................................................................ 3
5. Works Procedures....................................................................................................................... 4
5.1 Soil grading work ..................................................................................................................... 4
5.2 Surviving...................................................................................................................................... 5
5.3 Excavation.......................................................................................................................... 6
5.4 Re-Bar And Form Works............................................................................................................... 7
5.5 Blinding Works............................................................................................................................. 8
5.6 Concrete process.......................................................................................................................... 9
5.7 Curing concrete............................................................................................................................ 10
5.8 Bedding And Backfill .................................................................................................................... 11
5.9 Compaction.................................................................................................................................. 12
5.10 Pipeline Sleepers/Supports........................................................................................................... 13
6 HSE plan .......................................................................................................................................... 14
6.1 General Requirements.................................................................................................................. 15
6.2 Health and Safety/Environmental Rounds.................................................................................... 15
6.3 Health and Safety Meetings.......................................................................................................... 15
6.4 Reporting of incidents, and hours worked.............................................................................. 15
6.5 Reporting of incidents, and hours worked……………………………………………………………………………………16
6.6 Security and Environment............................................................................................................. 16
6.7 Confined Spaces............................................................................................................................ 16
6.8 Excavations and Services............................................................................................................... 16
6.9 Lifting operations.......................................................................................................................... 17
6.10 Personal protective equipment.................................................................................................. 18
6.11 Health and safety signage........................................................................................................... 18

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This document covers the civil works requirements ad procedure need to be accomplished
in the Um Qasir project site.

2. Scope
This document prescribe the minimum requirements applicable during civil woks in the field
for the surveying ,excavation ,re-bar, compaction , concrete casting, curing , back filling and
compaction activities for the facilities and equipment's during construction, maintenance,
and/or repair jobs.

3. Definitions / Abbreviations
PM ……………………………………..Project Manager
SM ……………………………………. Site Manager
CM ……………………………………..Construction Manager
DE (E) ……………………………………Discipline Manager (Equipment)
ITP …………………………………..…..Inspection & Test Plan
QC ……………………………………….Quality Control
PQP ………………………………………Project Quality Plan
PPE ……………………………………….Personnel Protective Equipment
HSE ………………………………………Health & Safety Environment

4. Reference Documents
 Client’s Project Specifications
 Client’s ITP Documents
 Relevant Project Drawings
 Client’s Specification for mentioned civil works
 Contractor/Company’s Project Quality Plan
 Contractor/Company’s Field HSE Plan

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5. Works Procedures
5.1 Soil grading work :- Field Classification Technique for Coarse-Grained Soils
1. Take a representative sample of soil (excluding particles >75 mm) and classify the soil as coarse-
grained or fine-grained by estimating whether 50% by weight, of the particles can be seen
individually by the naked eye. Soils containing >50% of particles that can be seen are coarse-grained
soils; soils containing <50% of particles smaller than the eye can see are fine-grained soils. If the soil
is predominantly coarse-grained, identify as being a gravel or a sand by estimating whether 50% or
more, by weight, of the coarse grains are larger or smaller than 4.75 mm .
2. If the soil is a gravel, identify as being "clean" (containing little or no fines, <5%) or "dirty"
(containing an appreciable amount of fines, >12%). For clean gravels final classification is made by
estimating the gradation: the well-graded gravels belong to the GW groups and uniform and gap
graded gravels belong to the GP group. Dirty gravels are of two types: those with non-plastic (silty)
fines (GM) and those with plastic (clayey) fines (GC). The determination of whether the fines are
silty or clayey is made by the three manual tests for fine-graded soils.
3. If a soil is a sand, the same steps and criteria are used as for gravels in order to determine
whether the soil is a well-graded clean sand (SW), poorly-graded clean sand (SP), sand with silty
fines (SM) or sand with clayey fines (SC).
4. If a material is predominantly (>50% by weight) fine-grained, it is classified into one of six groups
(ML, CL, OL, MH, CH, OH) by estimating its dilatancy (reaction to shaking), dry strength (crushing
characteristics), and toughness (consistency near the plastic limit) and by identifying it as being
organic or inorganic.

Dilatancy (Reaction to Shaking) :

After moving particles >0.4 mm (No 40 sieve size), prepare a pat of moist soil with a volume of
about 10 cm3. Add enough water, if necessary, to make the soil soft but not sticky. Place the pat in
the open palm of one hand and shake horizontally, striking vigorously against the other hand
several times. A positive reaction consists of the appearance of water on the surface of the pat
which changes to a livery consistency and becomes glossy. When the sample is squeezed between
the fingers, the water and the gloss disappear from the surface, and the pat stiffens and finally it
cracks or crumbles. The rapidity of appearance of water during shaking and of its disappearance
during squeezing assist in identifying the character of the fines in a soil.
Very fine clean sands give the quickest and most distinct reaction whereas a plastic clay has
no reaction. Inorganic silts, such as a typical rock flour, show a moderately quick reaction.

Dry Strength (Crushing characteristics) :

After removing particles >0.4 mm (No 40 sieve size) mould a pat of soil to the consistency of putty,
adding water if necessary. Allow the pat to dry completely by oven, sun or air drying, and then test
its strength by breaking and crumbling between the fingers. This strength is a measure of the

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character and quantity of the colloidal fraction contained in the soil. The dry strength increases with
increasing plasticity.
High dry strength is characteristic for clays of the CH group. A typical inorganic silt possesses only
very slight dry strength. Silty fine sands and silts have about the same slight dry strength, but can be
distinguished by the feel when powdering the dried specimen. Fine sand feels gritty whereas a
typical silt has the smooth feel of flour.

Toughness (Consistency near plastic limit) :

After removing particles larger than the 0.4 mm (No 40 sieve size), a specimen of soil about 10 cm3
in size is molded to the consistency of putty. If too dry, water must be added and if sticky, the
specimen should be spread out in a thin layer and allowed to lose some moisture by evaporation.
Then the specimen is rolled out by hand on a smooth surface or between the palms into a thread
about 3 mm in diameter. The thread is then folded and re-rolled repeatedly. During this
manipulation, the moisture content is gradually reduced and the specimen stiffens, finally loses its
plasticity and crumbles when the plastic limit is reached. After the thread crumbles, the pieces
should be lumped together and a slight kneading action continued until the lump crumbles. The
tougher the thread near the plastic limit and the stiffer the lump when it finally crumbles, the more
potent is the colloidal clay fraction in the soil. Weakness of the thread at the plastic limit and quick
loss of coherence of the lump below the plastic limit indicate either inorganic clay of low plasticity,
or materials such as kaolin-type clays and organic clays. Highly organic clays have a very weak and
spongy feel at the plastic limit.

5.2 Surviving
1. Meeting with the client is the first step in the surveying process. In this meeting, it will be
determined what kind of a survey is necessary for the job at hand.
2. Research will be gathered from varies offices of the city in which the job is located.
3. Fieldwork will begin after the research is complete. This will involve measuring existing section
corners, monuments and evidence of boundary lines such as fences, field division and yard
divisions. Other improvements on the property can also be located such as buildings, driveways,
ponds, utilities, etc.
4. After the completion of the fieldwork, the field notes are brought back to the office. Deeds along
with the field notes will be used to calculate the existing job at hand. Paper work will be drawn up
which will include a diagram of the survey, surveyors report, certificates and a legal description of
the property if applicable.
5. In most cases, another trip will need to be made to the property to set any missing or newly
established property corners. Typical monuments set are mag nails or railroad spikes in the roads
and 5/8 inch rebars in the ground.

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6. The final step is to have the drawings signed by the client. The drawings will be reviewed and
signed off on by different offices. If necessary, a copy of the recorded survey can be taken to an
attorney or title company so that a deed can be prepared to transfer the property.

5.3 Excavation

5.3.1 The following procedure should be ensured :

1. Underground Installations :
Prior to starting any excavation work, all underground utilities (both public and University) will be
marked as clearly as possible in order to identify potentially dangerous situations. The supervisor or
competent person will contact the "call before you dig" number so that the various public utilities
will have the opportunity to locate and mark their lines.
2. Surface Encumbrances :
All surface encumbrances that are located so as to create a hazard to employees shall be removed
or supported, as necessary, to safeguard employees.
3. Barricades and Warnings :
Excavations must be isolated from public access by a substantial physical barrier. Barricades,
lighting and posting shall be installed as appropriate prior to the start of excavation operations. All
temporary excavations of this type shall be backfilled as soon as possible
Due to the dangerous nature of the work and the high student population, exceptional measures to
protect the public must be taken at all times. Barricades are not enough in high traffic areas near
sidewalks and roadways subject to pedestrian traffic. Snow fencing shall be placed around the
excavation in such a way as to provide maximum protection. As an additional precaution, barricades
with flashing lights will be used whenever possible on pedestrian walkways and roadways.
Employees exposed to public vehicular traffic shall be provided with, and shall wear warning vests
or other suitable garments marked with or made of reflective or high-visibility material. The
supervisor or competent person will contact the University Police Department and apprise them of
the excavation and request that they check periodically for vandalism or any other unusual activity.
4. Competent Person :
Each excavation site will have a competent person on site whenever employees are in the
excavation. The competent person(s):
 Performs and documents at least daily and as needed.
 Must assure that the location of underground installations or utilities have been properly
located.
 Must identify and ensure the use of adequate protective systems, work methods and
personal protective equipment (PPE) on the excavation site.

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5.3.2 Materials and Equipment :

On any excavation where depth is expected to exceed four feet or where unstable soil is likely to be
encountered, shoring or shielding equipment that will be used shall be on the site before any
excavation actually begins. In addition, a radio-equipped truck, portable radio or cellular phone
shall be on the site at all times when work is in progress.
2.3.3 Protection of Employees
No one shall enter an excavation of four feet or more in depth without having an adequate
protective system in place. No one shall enter an excavation of less than four feet without a
protective system in place unless authorized by a competent person. Excavations less than four feet
in depth may not require this degree of protection if examination of the ground by a competent
person provides no indication of a potential cave-in. Excavated material shall be stored at least two
feet from the edge of the excavation and hard hats will be worn by all workers at the site when
work is in progress. A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress shall be located in
trench excavations that are 4 feet or more in depth so as to require no more than 25 feet of lateral
travel for employees.

3.3.4 Inspections
Daily inspections of excavations, the adjacent areas, and protective systems shall be made by a
competent person for evidence of a situation that could result in possible cave-ins, indications of
failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions. An inspection
shall be conducted by the competent person prior to the start of work and as needed throughout
the shift. Inspections shall also be made after every rainstorm or other hazard increasing
occurrence.
Note / Where the competent person finds evidence of a situation that could result in a possible
cave-in, or shows indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other
hazardous conditions, exposed employees shall be removed from the hazardous area until the
necessary precautions have been taken to ensure their safety.

5.4 Re-Bar And Form Works

The project surveyor shall mark based on the approved construction drawings to ensure that the
gridline and level of the foundation level is properly set up, marked for walls, column etc. Leveling
must be checked prior to commencement.
5.4.A Re-Bar
 Bar dimensions and specifications schedule should be prepared as per the contract drawings
The reinforcement bars will be cut & bended as per the specification .
 Appropriate machinery and tools for carry out the cutting and bending process .
 The bars will be aligned horizontally and vertically from the bottom and the top as per the
foundation , structural details .

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 The position , quantity and aligned of starter bar of column shall be done as per the approved
drawings .
 The top reinforcement will be supported on bottom steel by a mean of preventing bar sagging
if required .
 Intermediate bars all around the side of the foundation have to be provided .
 Install hooks , splices and embedment as per drawings and specifications .
 Fasten embedded items securely in proper position before placing concrete.

5.4.B - Form Works

 All materials forming the temporary formwork should be clean strong and clear of any
deflection even if the are new .
 The shutter will be installed and fixed on the blinding as per the foundation layout .
 If applicable chamfer will be applied to the edge of foundation .
 Erect the formwork to the dimension and ensure the lines and levels are within the tolerances
 The shutter will be side supported by the steel bars to maintain the proper alignment of the
forms .
 Tie rods shall be used for the proper alignment of the column .
 Layout and level shall be maintained by installing proper level guides .
 Ensure that cover to concrete is provided as per the drawing and specification .

5.5 – Blinding Works

surveyor would conduct site survey to stake-out the lines and levels of the areas of the blinding to
be casted. The mark shall be as per the approved drawing. Add follow this :
 After getting compaction test results which shall be equal or above the 95 percent of the
Maximum Dry Density.
 The shuttering form on the blinding must be fixed, aligned and leveled properly before start
pouring concrete.
 The Engineer must check the setting out, dimensions, alignment, thicken and the level for
the shutter of the blinding through inspection request from the contractor.
 The Anti-termite shall be sprayed on the compacted blinding area by using the approved
materials and works will be as per approved Anti-termite method statement.
 The newly placed Anti-termite shall be properly covered by using approved polythene sheet
commonly with a 1000 gauge thickness.
 The concrete must cast within 24 hours after the Anti-termite has been placed.
 The contractor must prepare a sketch showing the casting areas, pump and trucks access,
pump location, concrete trucks check points and submit to the Engineer.
 Skilled laborers provided with all safety requirements such s safety helmet, overalls, safety
shoes, goggles. gloves, vest etc.

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 Safety precautions shall be taken in to considerations starting from the site entrance gate
including the pump and trucks access till the surrounding of the casting area.
 Proper light must be available for when of concrete pouring at night.
 The concrete trucks must unload the concrete within One-and-a-half hours from the batch
loading time.
 The blinding thickness shall be achieved as per drawing or specification.
 The casted blinding shall be cured properly with covering wet hessian clothe.
 Concrete must be cured from two to three times daily for a period of 7 days.
 The blinding shall then be protected with safety warning device to prevent the casted
blinding from damages may cause by the working machineries.
 The surface of blinding shall be made smooth, repair of thermal cracks and make true
leveling to receive water proofing bitumen.

5.6 Concrete process

Pre-Check before concreting
 Ensure that the position and the dimensions of the formwork are in accordance with the
drawings.
 Check to ensure correct spacing of props for slab formwork.
 Check the verticality and horizontality level of the wall and slab panels respectively.
 Ensure that all pins, wedges and ties are properly secured and tightened.
 Re-check all propping stands to ensure its height are in accordance to drawings.
 Adequate bracing (if necessary) to ensure stability.
 Ensure cover blocks are placed correctly.

Monitoring during concreting process

 Ensure site coordinators are available and on stand-by during the concreting process.
 Always ensure that concrete pouring is distributed evenly throughout the wall sections
before commencing to cast the slab level areas. This is to prevent loading pressure on the
formwork panels due to uneven casting.
 Recheck the areas whenever cement slurry leakage is noted to determine the cause of it.
Remedy work should be done immediately to ensure the concreting process is not affected.
 During concreting, always ensure that immediate step is taken to remove / clean all the
excess concrete that is stuck on the back of the formwork panels. Non removal will result in
the formwork panels getting too heavy and also the scrapping task after the concrete has
dried up becomes more tedious.
Notes :-
 Ensure the source of supply of the concrete is confirmed and arrange initial trial mix and
conduct specified test , Get approval of the trial mix from client .

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 Site lab with cube molds ,Thermometer ,Slump cone .. etc shall be arranged prior to concrete
casting .
 Spacer block with same grade of the concrete shall be arranged..
 Arrange the concrete testing area with proper shading and lighting.
 Polythene sheets ,hessian cloth , sweet water … etc shall be arrange for proper curing.

5.7 Curing concrete

Curing is the maintenance of a satisfactory moisture content and temperature in concrete for a
period of time immediately following placing and finishing so that the desired properties may
develop . The need for adequate curing of concrete cannot be overemphasized. Curing has a strong
influence on the properties of hardened concrete; proper curing will increase durability, strength,
water tightness, abrasion resistance, volume stability, and resistance to freezing and thawing and
deicers. Exposed slab surfaces are especially sensitive to curing as strength development and
freeze-thaw resistance of the top surface of a slab can be reduced significantly when curing is
defective.
When portland cement is mixed with water, a chemical reaction called hydration takes place. The
extent to which this reaction is completed influences the strength and durability of the concrete.
Freshly mixed concrete normally contains more water than is required for hydration of the cement;
however, excessive loss of water by evaporation can delay or prevent adequate hydration. The
surface is particularly susceptible to insufficient hydration because it dries first. If temperatures are
favorable, hydration is relatively rapid the first few days after concrete is placed; however, it is
important for water to be retained in the concrete during this period, that is, for evaporation to be
prevented or substantially reduced.
With proper curing, concrete becomes stronger, more impermeable, and more resistant to stress,
abrasion, and freezing and thawing. The improvement is rapid at early
ages but continues more slowly thereafter for an indefinite period. Fig. 5.7.1 shows the strength
gain of concrete with age for different moist curing periods .

Fig. 5.7.1

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Curing Methods :-
[Link] and Immersion
2. Fogging and Sprinkling
3. Wet Coverings
4. Impervious Paper
5. Plastic Sheets
6. Steam Curing
7. Internal Moist Curing
8. Insulating Blankets or Covers
9. Electrical, Oil, Microwave, and Infrared Curing

Curing Period And Temperature :-

The period of time that concrete should be protected from freezing, abnormally high temperatures,
and against loss of moisture depends upon a number of factors: the type of cementing materials
used; mixture proportions; required strength, size and shape of the concrete member; ambient
weather; and future exposure conditions. The curing re-period may be 3 weeks or longer for lean
concrete mixtures used in massive structures such as dams; conversely, it may be only a few days
for rich mixes. Steam-curing periods are normally much shorter, ranging from a few hours to 3 days;
but generally 24-hour cycles are used. Since all the desirable properties of concrete are improved by
curing, the curing period should be as long as necessary.

5.8 Bedding And Backfill

5.8.1 FILL MATERIALS :-

 Type A - Coarse Stone, Crushed Rock or Gravel: Free of shale, clay, friable material, sand,
debris; graded in accordance with the Engineer’s recommendations and project
specifications.
 Type B - Class 2, Aggregate Base: Free of vegetable matter and other deleterious
substances, and shall be of such nature that it can be compacted readily using water,
tamping and rolling to form a firm, stable base.
 Type C - Pea Gravel: Washed, free of clay, shale, organic matter; graded in accordance
with the Engineer’s recommendations and specifications.
 Type D - Sand: Natural river or bank sand; or washed sand free of silt, clay, loam, friable or
soluble materials, or organic matter; graded in accordance with ASTM C136 and having a
sand equivalent of 75 when tested.

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 Type E - Imported Backfill: Nonexpansive soil, free of debris, organic material and clods or
rocks larger than 4 inches with a liquid limit no greater than 40 and a plasticity index no
greater than 15.
 Type F - Native Backfill: [Prepared as necessary to be non-expansive,][“As is”,] free of
debris, organic material and clods or rocks larger than 4 inches (100 mm).
 Water: Free of objectionable quantities of silt, oil, organic matter, alkali, or salts.
 Controlled Density Fill: Controlled density fill will be considered an acceptable alternative
to Type E or F backfill at the Subcontractor’s option.

5.9 Compaction

It is the most obvious and simple way of increasing the stability and supporting capacity of soil
(improving the physical properties of soil) Soil compaction is the process of increasing the unit
weight of soil by forcing solids into a tighter state and reducing air. This is accomplished by applying
static or dynamic loads to the soil.
Compaction is one kind of densification that is realized by rearrangement of soil particles without
outflow of water. Soil is compacted by removing air and water from its pore space. There exists a
certain amount of moisture that a soil can have where a maximum unit weight is obtained. It does
not involve fluid flow, but with moisture changing.

Types of compaction :

1. Static - a large stress is slowly applied to the soil and then released.
2. Impact - the stress is applied by dropping a large mass onto the surface of the soil.
3. Vibrating - a stress is applied repeatedly and rapidly via a mechanically driven plate or
hammer. Often combined with rolling compaction .
4. Gyrating - a static stress is applied and maintained in one direction while the soil is a
subjected to a gyratory motion about the axis of static loading. Limited to laboratory
applications.
5. Rolling - a heavy cylinder is rolled over the surface of the soil. Commonly used on sports
pitches. Roller-compactors are often fitted with vibratory devices to enhance their
effectiveness.
6. Kneading - shear is applied by alternating movement in adjacent positions. An example,
combined with rolling compaction, is the 'sheepsfoot' roller used in compaction at landfills.

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Laboratory
Generally before any soil compaction occurs, various samples of the proposed embankment
or fill are analyzed in the Lab. One such lab test is proctor compaction test. The proctor compaction
test is a test that compacts the soil material at various moisture contents.

5.10 Pipeline Sleepers/Supports

Durable, economical and easy to install, the Century Precast Concrete Pipeline Sleepers / Supports
are the answer to problems associated with metal, wood and cast-in-place concrete pipe sleepers.
With the Century Precast Concrete Pipeline Sleeper there is no more corrosion or decay problems.
Manufactured of high-strength steel reinforced concrete, the Century Pipeline Sleepers are
resistant to salt and corrosive environments. The Century Pipe Supports / Sleepers four main
functions are one to anchor, two guide, three absorb shock and four support specifi ed loads from a
wide variety of pipeline sizes and weights.

Pipeline Sleepers / Supports for Petro-Chemical Facility

The concrete pipeline sleepers can also be manufactured with imbedded threaded inserts /
anchors, straps , clips and other hardware used to anchor the pipe to the sleeper. Threaded inserts
are commonly installed in the top of the pipe support / sleepers allow for attachment of adjustable
pipe saddle supports and couplings. The pipe coupling / saddles are used to properly hold and allow
vertical adjustment of pipelines to the proper elevation.

Century’s Concrete Pipe Stand / Sleepers with Pipe Clips

Whatever the challenge, if it involves pipeline sleepers, we’ll partner with you and together we’ll
create a plan that will provide you with precast concrete pipeline sleepers that meet your specifi c
project requirements. Century Group has the ability to offer a very diverse line of pipe stands that
can support a broad variety of sizes and types of piping.

Pipeline Sleeper / Support for a Natural Gas Pipeline

Century Group has the ability to manufacture concrete pipeline sleepers in a variety of shapes and
sizes. The precast concrete sleepers feature recessed lifting units which allow safe and easy
handling. The concrete pipeline sleepers can also be manufactured with imbedded threaded
anchors, steel plates, pipe .

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Concrete Pipe Support Sleepers with Threaded Inserts and Custom Hold Down Pipe
Guide / Sleeves
The pipe couplings hold down pipe clamps, slide plates, pipe guides and pipe hold down brackets
which can be easily installed in the top of the concrete support / sleepers by attaching them using
cast-in threaded inserts or welding to embedded plates. Century Group Inc. also supplies rubber
and HDPE pads to reduce friction between the pipe and the hold down clamps / guides during
thermal expansion of pipelines. The Century Precast Concrete Pipe Sleepers / Supports offer a very
stable, durable and safe pipe weight displacement structure. The Century standard pipe sleepers /
supports are available for petroleum oil, natural gas, ethylene and other petro chemical pipelines.
Our in-house design team can assist engineers in designing the Century Precast Concrete Pipe
Sleepers / Supports that will fi t your pipeline project specific applications. saddle supports, hold
down pipe clamps and other hardware used to anchor the pipeline to the sleeper.

Century Concrete Pipe Stand / Sleepers with Pipe Hold Down Bracket / Clips for
National Gas Pipeline in Oklahoma
The Century Precast Concrete Pipe Sleepers / Supports offer a very stable, durable and safe pipe
weight displacement structure. The Century standard pipe sleepers / supports are available for
petroleum oil, natural gas, ethylene and other petro chemical pipelines. Our in-house design team
can assist engineers in designing the Century Precast Concrete Pipe Sleepers / Supports that will fi t
your pipeline project specific applications.

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6.1 General Requirements

(a) Ensure the tender is based on compliance with the requirements of this Appendix
(b) Prepare and maintain a construction Health care and safety plan .
(c) Complete risk assessments for all assigned activities of the project and provide safe method
statements. Method statements shall be submitted at least 7 days before planned start of the work
activity, for approval by the client representative.
(d) Identify all potential emergency situations regarding health, safety and environment aspects in
all activities at site and have emergency action plans for these situations.
(e ) Ensure that all his subcontractor’s personnel working at site are informed/ consulted in health,
fire safety, labor safety and environmental aspects and trained in how to avoid health, safety and
environmental damage caused in own work procedures.
(f) Ensure that all of his and his subcontractor’s personnel working at site comply with the
requirements set out in this Appendix.
(g) Ensure that all of his and his subcontractor’s personnel working at site have adequate training
and information of Live Electrical Working and/or near of Electrical Working hazards..

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(h) Ensure that ID/Names of all of his and his subcontractor’s personnel are available at Contractor’s
site management
(i) Ensure that competent and adequately resources are used by himself and his subcontractors
(j) Ensure, when appointed as contractor that co-ordination of activities are completed to ensure
effective project execution.
(k) Ensure that only authorized persons enter the site and that they are given a health and safety
induction/orientation training that includes requirements of the construction health and safety
plan, and this instruction.
(l) Maintain a high standard of housekeeping, and cleanliness on site.
(m) Appoint a named health and safety advisor to co-ordinate and monitor the site works in line
with the health, safety and environment requirements. On smaller projects, less than 10 workers,
these responsibilities can be included in the responsibilities based on local law (e.g. the co-ordinate
is main task for general contractor) of the contractor’s site manager.

6.2 Health and Safety/Environmental Rounds

Health and safety/environment rounds shall be carried out regularly on suitable intervals in all
buildings, plant and working areas. The (internal) inspection made by EHS expert (health and
safety/environment advisor) and personnel responsible for the work activities shall attend the
rounds. The rounds and all non-conformances and findings must be documented. Related to the
corrective actions - action plan must be drawn up and the responsible persons, priorities and
deadlines should be determined exactly. After the deadlines the fulfilments regularly must be
rechecked.

6.3 Health and Safety Meetings

The contractor’s site manager, the health and safety/environment advisor and client representative
shall attend the health and safety meetings. All meetings shall be documented and copies of the
minutes of meeting shall be kept in a health and safety file. Frequency shall be minimum weekly.

6.4 Reporting of incidents, and hours worked

All incidents and hours worked shall be reported to the client representative as detailed in the
Appendix 1, and 2. Incident records shall as a minimum contain the following:
(i) Project and site,
(ii) Date and time
(iii) Incident type and description, related circumstances must be documented, main
cause of the accident, first aid related measures etc.
(iv) Root causes and corrective actions taken
(v) Responsible person for corrective actions,
(vi) Estimated cost of the incident
(vii) Signed report with photographs if available.

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6.6 Security and Environment

(i) Security: a security fence shall be erected around the site to keep unauthorized persons out.
Areas likely to pose danger to personnel or equipment shall be clearly marked with signs, barrier or
fencing. As an alternative, lookout men might be used. The warning signs must be used and the
area should be fenced and watching person should be presented permanently ont he area.
(ii) Waste disposal: The different wastes must be collected separately and stored acceptable
/identified and labeled/ storage boxes at an environmental station. The generated and collected
wastes must be disposed by licensed contractor and the related documents /delivery notes/ must
be kept. Hazardous waste such as lubricants, greasing substances, spilled oil, batteries, paint,
asbestos etc shall be stored in special containers. A recycling program shall be employed to ensure
that all recyclable materials are placed in a recycling stream. Incineration of any material is
prohibited.

6.7 Confined Spaces

All work within confined spaces shall be avoided where practicable. If work has to be carried out
then a risk assessment shall be carried out, and a written permit to work issued. Work may only
proceed once the client representative has established and witnessed that the correct safety
controls are in place. Depends on the area the gas detection must be provided.

6.8 Excavations and Services

1. Plan and execute the excavation or trenching in a manner that prevents cave-ins. A
trained/qualified individual shall evaluate soil conditions and select appropriate protective systems.
2. Contact Client and utilities (gas, electric etc) to locate underground lines and confirm UXO-
investigations/clearance.
3. In risk areas, mine-investigation and UXO clearance shall be done and documented in accordance
with the UN rules.
4. If contaminated soil areas are discovered, inform the client representative and store separated
from other types of waste at site, and dispose properly.
5. If contaminated soils are encountered, work shall stop until the contaminants are identified and
appropriate controls are implemented to prevent exposure to hazardous contaminants.
6. Excavation spoil shall be placed at least 1.5 m from the edge or if the depth of the excavation is
>1.5m then a distance equivalent to the depth is considered adequate.
7. The sides of the excavation will need to be adequately supported using timber supports of
reasonable quality, or approved proprietary systems. An alternative to providing support is to
batter back or slope the slides to a safe angle.
8. An adequate means of access shall be provided into the excavation.
9. Edge protection is also required to prevent objects and materials falling on to the heads of
persons who are working in the excavation.

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10. Vehicle stop blocks shall be provided to ensure that loading/unloading vehicles do not approach
too close to the excavation.
11. All open excavations shall be fenced or barricaded, or covered. Where there is an interface with
the public then the fencing shall be 2 m and be secured and provided with suitable lighting.
12. Vehicles shall not be allowed within 2.0m of the edge, or more if ground conditions dictate.
13. All workers on site must be briefed on the hazards associated with working in excavations.
14. All excavations must be inspected before each shift and after any event that is likely to have
affected its stability e.g. heavy rain. A record of the inspection shall be kept.
[Link] excavations should be back filled as soon as it is practicable to do so.
16. Dust protection or low dust techniques shall be used. After the excavation works are finished
the site area shall be restored as agreed.

Services
1. If there is little or no information available in respect of the utility service routes on site then
suitable locating devices shall be used to identify the services.
2. The service routes shall be identified on the ground and also on the site plan and where the
excavation is in close proximity to the services then hand digging shall be carried out.
3. Where there is any doubt about the identity of any services that are uncovered then it must be
assumed that they are either gas or electrical services. Once identified they shall be marked.

6.9 Lifting Operations

1. Based on the loading diagram ensure that the appropriate size of crane is obtained with a
sufficient safety margin.
2. Check on competence of crane supplier and the operator, slinger and signaler to be provided. The
safety check must be done prior to use the crane or lifting equipment, the checking result should be
documented.
3. Ensure that a lifting risk assessment has been carried out and has taken into account the load,
ground conditions and any adjacent structures.
4. The load test must be provided prior to start the lifting process.
5. Check on ground conditions. If not suitable for the load a special base may need to be provided
to position the crane and its out riggers.
6. Ensure that crane has its documentation in respect of its last inspection/examination, at least
within the last 12 months.
7. Check lifting slings to be used and that they have also been inspected within the last 6 months
and there is an inspection record.
8. Check competence evidence of driver, slinger and signaler if provided.

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6.10 Personal Protective Equipment

1. The site induction must detail exactly what PPE is required to be worn and where. The site PPE
requirements shall be displayed on the site notice board at the entrance to the site.
2. All personnel on site shall at all times wear safety boots.
3. All personnel on site shall wear a hard hat when over-head work is performed, or where over
head risks exist on any part of the site.
4. High visibility vests/tabards or jackets shall be work by all those on site, to ensure visibility.
5. Risk assessment shall identify if any additional PPE is required, such as protection goggles, ear
protection, respiratory protection, overalls, gloves and kneepads etc. If so it shall be provided and
worn..
6. Adequate supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE) shall be made available on site for
visitors.

6.11 Health and Safety Signage

The site set up shall identify what signage is required. Signage shall be provided for four basic
categories
1. Safe condition -signs that indicate the safe condition can be rectangular or square in shape and
will typically be used to indicate the means of escape in case of fire, then first aid station, safety
shower etc. Normally Green.
2. Prohibition-signs that prohibit an activity or behavior that is likely to increase a danger. They are
circular in shape with a black pictogram on a white background, red edging and diagonal line.
3. Hazard warning-signs that give warning of a particular hazard or danger and are triangular in
shape with a black pictogram on a yellow background with black edging.
4. Mandatory signs which indicate a requirement that must be complied with. The signs are round
in shape and have a white pictogram on a blue background.

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