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METHOD STATEMENT Date
Implemented: 15/02/2020

Company: MSS

Activity Description: Construction of Village Potable water storage tank Kamoa -1

Date Compiled: 25/04/2023 Risk Assessment Number:

METHOD STATEMENT

1. Scope
This Risk assessment will cover the following activity: Construction of Village Potable water storge tank
Kamoa/Kaluka on KAMOA COPPER MINE, DRC

2. Planning
MSS appointed Supervisor and team shall physically visit site, confirm and pre- inspect planned work area
and determine exact location and positioning of work, tools and equipment required. Area related hazards
and Risks shall be identified and incorporated into the DSTI. They will also determine if interfacing with
other activities and contractors will be present and plan and communicate accordingly. Specific required
work permits shall be applied for from the Project permit issuer prior to any work taking place. Responsible
Supervisor / Foreman will perform proper route planning as to identify all obstacles such as overhead and
underground services as well as interphase with pedestrians, mining machinery etc.

Other planning will include:

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3. Inspections
Pre site entry check, of delivery vehicle, will be performed by the Appointed Supervisor. Only roadworthy
and safe loaded delivery vehicles will be allowed access to site.

All tools, equipment and material brought onto site will be noted on a register (Description and serial
number), each item will also have a monthly inspection checklist and shall be inspected by a competent
appointed person prior to site use, with findings noted on monthly checklist. All tools and equipment will be
inspected by the competent appointed persons then presented to KCSA for approval inspection and tagging,
thereafter company appointed inspectors will perform monthly inspections.

Material inspection will take place during offloading. This will be done by a responsible and Appointed
Supervisor and findings will be noted. No substandard, defective, corroded or damaged tools, equipment and
material will be allowed on site, such defective material will immediately be quarantined and removed from
site as soon as possible using the gate release system.

All material and tools will be over inspected by the user daily as well as every time prior to use.

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Such inspections will be noted in a checklist and filed for audit purpose. All safe declared tools and
equipment will be tagged as per Project specific color-coding system. After work has been done, a close-out
inspection shall be done to ensure the work area remain safe, clean and neat – Findings will be noted in the
DSTI closeout section and handed to the SHE Officer.
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4. Tools, Equipment and People

(List of all tools that will be used for this specific task) (Mark relevant tools for task or add other)

HAND TOOLS

Shovel  Pick Wheel barrow  Gwala tool / Crowbar 

Broom  Rake  Spirit level  Trowel 

Hand float  Civil Brush  Square  G-Clamp

Hammer  Spanners  Shifting spanner  Screw driver 

Spike  Wedge Pliers  Vice grip plier

Chisel  Stanley knife Hand Saw  Measuring tape 

Site cutter  Scraper  Scissor  Tin snip

Axe  Glass cutter Paint brush  Paint roller 

Pipe Wrench  Socket set Pop Rivet gun  Silicon gun 

Other:

FUEL DRIVEN EQUIPMENT

Wacker  Drum compactor  Generator  Pump

Concrete mixer  Chain saw Genset (Welder) Compressor

Concrete cutter

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Other:

PORTABLE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & AIR TOOLS

Welder  9” Grinder  4,5” Grinder  Bench Grinder

Pencil Grinder  Cut-off machine Blower  Multi meter 

Portable lights  Jig Saw  Magbase Drill

Reciprocal saw Table Drill Skill Saw  Pistol Drill 

Circular Saw Table Saw Breaker Fan

Impact wrench Screw gun  Hoist  Plainer

Heat gun Winch Router Sander

Pipe thread cutter Compressor Electrical extension Jack hammer (Electric)

Concrete Mixer  Jack hammer (Air)

Other:

GAS EQUIPMENT

Oxygen & Burner Blow torch CO2 Welding

Acetylene Set

Other:

HYDRAULIC

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Jack Press Plate Cutter Wedge

Crimper

Other:

MOBILE PLANT

Mobile Crane Front end Loader Truck (SME)  Underground Machinery

High-up Crane Bull Dozer LDV  LHD

(Truck mounted))

Telescopic Handler Compactor Bus  Haulers

/Manito

Mobi lift TLB  Surface drill Rig Compactors

Forklift Excavator Water Truck People transporters

Cherry Picker Grader Diesel Bowser Drill Rig

Scissor lift Bobcat Dumper Grader

Other:

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING (Applicable to task)

Hard hat  Safety Glasses (Clear)  Air hood Mining Hard hat (Lamp
fitting)

Hearing protection  Safety Glasses (Dark)  Chin strap Mining Belt

(Earplugs)

Hearing protection Front flip Gas cutting  Shoulder pads / Yoke Steel toe Gumboots 
(Ear muffs) goggles

Dust mask  Double eye protection  Apron  One piece Mining overall
(Face shield and safety (Reflective)
glasses)

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Respirator Welding Hat  Spats

Overall  Knee pads  Safety harness 

High visibility vest Shin guards

Gloves 

Other: safety shoe

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT (Applicable to task)

Scaffolds  Barricading  Screen Lighting tackle

Ladder  Lifeline  Fire Blanket  Slings (Wire Rope) 

Shuttering  Sala Block Protection Netting Sling (Webbing)

Trestle Work bench Support jacks Endless round sling

Cable rollers Flammable store Chain sling

Trolley Jack Drip tray Shackles

Cable drum trestle Hazardous chemical  Chain block

storage

Come along

Turfers

Beam clamp

Hoist

Plate grab

Spreader Beam

Guide rope 

Man cage

Cylinder cage

Softeners

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Other:

TEAM MEMBERS:

Site Manager  Welder  First aider  Steel fixer 

SHE Officer  Flagman  Height rescuer Concrete hand 

SHE REP  Spotter  Driver 

Supervisor  Rigger assistant Crane operator

Foreman General worker  Drill rig operator

Rigger Cable puller Mechanic

Boilermaker Fire Spotter Steel erector 

Pipe fitter  Cleaner  Sheeter 

Electrician  Fire fighter  Shutter hand 

Other:

5. Method statement
(Include People, Tools, equipment, Plant. Each step of activity to clearly identify who will perform this,
what tools will he use, where will he work from and exactly what he will be doing)

Steps to be followed: (Break activity down into small steps, these steps to correspond with Risk
assessment)
Item Clear and detailed description of task – Step by step
Number

1 GENERAL NOTE FOR HEALTH SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL

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HEALTH SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL

1. Health & Safety

 All employees will wear PPE. This includes Safety harness, overalls, safety boots and/or gumboots
with spats, hardhats, gloves, safety glasses and ear protection.
 Employees to have completed working at heights training.

 Employees to be hook up at all times.

 All plant will be inspected on arrival on site for safety and environmental compliance and a permit
will be issued.

 All plant will be checked daily and records filed with KCSA Safety Department.

 All activities will be covered by individual risk assessment and safe work procedure which will be
presented to the labour carrying out the activity in DSTI’s and toolbox talks.

 All scaffolding to be erected and dismantled as per KCSA Safety Plan.

 All scaffolding to be erected by trained and appointed scaffold erectors.

 All scaffolding to be inspected by trained and appointed scaffold inspector.

2. Environmental
 Hazardous substances will be stored on site as indicated in the Environmental Method Statement on
the Handling, Storage and Management of Hazardous Substances’ will be available for appropriate
chemicals/fuels stored.
 All waste materials will be disposed of as indicated in the Environmental Method Statement on
Waste Management
 Toilet and hand wash facilities will be supplied by KCSA as indicated in the Environmental Method
Statement on Site Establishment.

3. Records: Records will be recorded / submitted as per approved KCSA Quality Assurance plan.

2 METHOD STATEMENT FOR SURVEYING WORK

SURVEYING WORK

1. Scope:
The scope includes the guidelines to be adopted for setting out and surveying works.
2. Reference Documents:
- BOQ / CONTRACT TENDER DOCUMENT
3. Equipment’s:
Calibrated auto-level, total station / theodolite and other appropriate survey equipment’s and
accessories.
4. Procedure:
1. Prior to use, ensure that all survey equipment’s (including hire equipment’s) have valid

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calibration certificates.
2. Take over base co-ordinates furnished by clients / consultants and set up bench mark datum.
3. Establish 2 station points (having specific Northing and Easting) at accessible locations away
from periphery of the building to be constructed. Ensure that bench mark shall remain
undisturbed till the completion of project.
4. Construct masonry pillars for the established permanent bench marks with embedded steel
plates at top. Plaster and finish the top surface neatly.
5. Drive 20 mm dia. rebar’s to at least 1.50 m depth all around the pillars and barricade the pillars
so as to protect he pillars from displacement.
6. Recheck the benchmark co-ordinates and put paint, punch marks on top.
7. Establish control pillars for individual structures as above with reference to benchmarks.
8. Run the traverse on all sides of structure and establish set out stations on grid lines.
9. Mark grid lines with reference to temporary benchmarks in both X and Y direction with paint.
10. Plot detail survey plan showing site boundary, all reference points / pillar locations in Auto-cad.
11. Superimpose building points given in architectural points over the plotted survey plan.
12. Refer this auto-cad drawing transfer centre line and out-lines points of walls, columns and
footings on the PCC.
13. Also transfer reduced levels from temporary bench mark for such at raft top, footing, tie-
beams etc.
5. Records :
1. Joint measurement and records surveying and levelling works.
2. Any other records as per contract requirements.
6. Reference Documents :

7. ITP Reference No :

3 METHOD STATEMENT FOR EXCAVATION & BACK FILLING

EXCAVATION AND BACKFILLING

Raw Materials Used, Inspection and Acceptance Criteria

A) Materials used for backfilling:

1) Soil:
Soil for backfilling shall be freshly excavated, free from vegetation, boulders, silt and clay. Soil can be
either hard or soft.

NOTES:
1) All backfill material other than rubble shall be free from roots, grass and rubbish. It shall be reasonably
well graded and of maximum size 80 mm. All lumps and clods of size larger than 80 mm shall be broken
down using wooden mallet.
2) Material brought from outside sources shall be approved by Quality Engineer at the place of source and
shall be visually checked each time during its delivery and unloading at site throughout the period of
backfilling work.
3) Backfill material shall be tested in laboratory at time of approval from source.
4) Change in source of materials shall be avoided. If unavoidable, the new sample and the source shall be
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fresh sources.
5) All backfill material shall be tested in laboratory once at the time of approval from source.
B) Water:
By mere observation, water should be clean and free from dirt and organic matter. Waste (treated) water
from STP can be considered suitable for compaction of backfill material.
Guidelines for Inspection of Backfill Material:
(Testing shall be done in laboratory only once at the time of approval of source)

Sr. No Description Mode of Inspection Acceptance Criteria

A Murum
1 Field Density Lab Test Not less than 90% of Max Dry Density
2 Plasticity Index Lab Test Not greater than 10
Standard Proctor Density or As per SANS
3 Lab Test
Modified Proctor Density
4 Maximum Dry Density Lab Test As per lab test
5 OMC Lab Test As per lab test

E) Storage of Raw Material:

a) Soil for backfilling:
1) Excavated materials which in the opinion of Client and contractor are useful shall be stacked in regular
heaps, bunds with regular slopes. Such stacking shall be done within the lead (50 m or as specified).
2) Stacks of soil shall be properly levelled for providing natural drainage.
3) All softer material shall be laid along the centre of heaps. The harder and more weather-resisting
materials shall be stacked so as to form the casing on the sides and the top of heaps of softer
material.
4) Soft and hard rock shall be stacked separately.
5) Murum, Sand and Rubble brought from outside shall be stacked separately in regular heaps of height
not more than 1.5m. Stacking shall be done as near to the place of filling as possible to avoid excess
lead. Berm width shall not be less than 0.8m.
6) For borrowed material, stacking shall be done truck-load wise all along the edge of excavated pits.
Material shall not be stacked against an existing wall.
7) Toe boards shall be provided to prevent stacked material from falling back into the excavated pits

F) Equipment and Tools:

a) Excavation and backfilling Equipment’s:
 JCB
 Pokhlain
 Jack hammers
 Dumpers
 Concrete cutter (If required)
 Surface compactor
 Tandom roller

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 Vibratory roller
 Dewatering pumps of suitable capacity
 Pressure pump for spraying anti-termite treatment solution
 Screeder
 Vibratory Roller

b) Surveying Equipment’s:
 Theodolite
 Whole station equipment
 Auto level
 Levelling staff
 Spirit Level
 Right Angles
 Paint & Brushes

c) Tools:
 Crowbars
 Pick axes
 Spades
 Wedges
 Hammer
 Line dori (50m)
 Measuring tape (50m)

d) Temporary Facilities:
 Platforms
 Walkways
 Shoring and strutting material (if required)
 Night lamps

 Procedures for Excavation and Backfilling works

Pre-Excavation Procedures:
Setting out:
1) It shall be ensured that drawing indicating setting out points is available on site. Also, necessary
surveying equipment as mentioned shall be available on site in good operational condition.
2) Setting out work shall be carried out using Theodolite or whole station Instrument. Setting out of
centre lines shall be done correctly as per drawing and masonry or concrete pillars shall be erected
at suitable points to serve as reference bench marks (or setting of wooden railings around periphery
of the building). Levels of reference bench marks shall be with respect to a Permanent Bench Mark,
which shall be made to draw excavation profile. All marking on these shall be painted red and well
preserved.
3) All excavation levels shall be determined from the reference bench marks and got approved from
Client before actual excavation work starts.
4) Client shall check and approve in writing the entire setting out profile, before which no excavation
work shall commence.

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Excavation:
1) It shall be ensured that all necessary equipment, tools, instruments, material and consumables
including temporary facilities like platform, walkways etc. as mentioned are available at site.
2) All skilled / unskilled manpower along with supervisory personnel for carrying out work shall have
sufficient experience on similar works.
3) Excavation drawings shall clearly indicate in plan (preferably by dotted line) the part of soil to be
excavated and also levels to which excavation needs to be carried out.
4) For the purpose of understanding terminology used for soil to be excavated, soil shall be classified in
accordance with SANS code as under:

a) Ordinary soils:
These shall include all kinds of soils containing sand, silt, hard and soft laterite, shingles, gravel, clay, loam,
ash, etc. which can generally be excavated by spades, pick axes and shovels.
Removal of the same shall be done by mechanical excavators, shovels, draglines etc.

b) Soft and Decomposed rock:

This shall include rock, boulders, chalk, slate, laterite and all other materials which does not need blasting
and can be removed with picks, hammers, crow bars, wedges and pneumatic breaking equipment like
Jack Hammers.

c) Hard Rock:
This shall include all rock, occurring in large continuous masses, which cannot be removed except by
blasting. Boulders of rock occurring in such sizes and not classified under (a) and (b) above shall also be
classified as hard rock. Excavation in reinforced cement Concrete Works shall be treated as excavation in
hard rock.
During Excavation Procedures:
1) The excavation shall be done to correct lines, dimensions and levels as per drawing. Adequate side
slopes shall be maintained during excavation of loose soil to prevent soil from sides of excavated pits
from falling back into the pits.
2) Wherever required, proper shoring and strutting shall be provided to maintain and prevent sides of
excavations from collapsing.
3) No heavy equipment shall be allowed within 4m from edge of excavation or within a distance equal to
depth of excavation, whichever is less.
4) Excavated materials shall not be deposited within 1.5 m from edge of the excavation.
5) Any material obtained from the excavation which in the opinion of the Site Engineer is useful, shall be
stacked separately in regular stacks as directed by client / contractor engineer. Any excavated
material, which is not suitable for backfilling shall be carted away from the work place as per
directions of Site Engineer.
6) Planks placed over trenches for crossing shall not be slippery and of width not less than 75 mm wide.
7) Necessary barricades shall be erected and maintained around excavated areas. Also warning lamps at
Night shall be provided to ensure safety.
8) Pits shall not be excavated to final founding level, if concreting work is not to be carried out

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immediately. Last 15 cm shall be excavated prior to providing blinding layer with lean concrete (PCC).
PCC shall be of proportion 1:2:4 or as specified by consultant.
9) If by mistake, excavation is carried out below the level mentioned on the drawing, the same shall be
made up to correct level by filling with concrete.
10) If any bottom of excavation is left exposed and is deleteriously affected by atmosphere or water, it
shall be dewatered and excavated to sound base. Base of excavation shall then be filled up to the
required level with lean concrete. (Grade M-15 or as specified by consultant)
11) Removal of buried piping, cables or any other underground services shall not be done without prior
permission of Client and all measures shall be taken to protect such lines till their removal.
12) Adequate precautions as per Consultant’s advice shall be taken to ensure that the excavation
operations do not damage the adjoining structures or dislocate underground services.
13) Any trees coming in the alignment of the excavation shall be cut after obtaining prior approval of
concerned authorities and any specific requirement laid out by them shall be complied with. Cut
trees shall then be removed from site as per instruction of Site Engineer.
14) Roots of trees not coming in the portion of excavation pits but whose removal is essential shall be
removed and hollows shall be filled up during backfilling.
15) Suitable drainage arrangements shall be provided to prevent surface water entering excavated pits.
Water within the pits shall be bailed out or dewatering shall be carried out using pumps of adequate
capacity to keep excavations free of water. Water removed shall be disposed off, away from the
excavated area.
16) Where water table is high, lowering of water table shall be carried out by well point system so that
general water table is below excavation level.
17) Excavation in rock shall be carried out either by chiselling with pneumatic drills or by blasting.
Chiselling shall be carried out to obtain correct slopes, shape and pattern of excavation pits as per
drawings.
18) Blasting shall be resorted to when excavation is to be done in hard rock, when chiselling becomes
uneconomical. Blasting shall be carried out by the licensed blaster. License from statutory bodies
shall be obtained prior to undertaking of blasting work.
19) Blasting shall be controlled blasting unless specified otherwise. Controlling shall be done by covering
portion of rock to blasted with steel plates or woven mesh of wire ropes, meshed at 200 x 200 mm
spacing and then loaded it with sand bags. Loading shall be adequate to prevent rock pieces from
blowing away.
20) Such blasting shall be preferably carried out during lunch time if the work is carried out within the
premises of existing office, factory or working place. Blasting operation shall not be carried out
during night time.
21) Following precaution shall be taken blasting operation:
 Area within minimum distance of 150m from the region to be blasted shall be evacuated.
Boundaries of the area to be blasted shall be guarded by minimum 4 persons who in turn shall
wave red flags on the boundary to prevent entry of personnel during blasting operation. Signal
shall be given before and after blasting.
 It shall be ensured that all charges have exploded by counting number of charges to fired and
actual number of shots heard.
 Misfires, if any, shall be brought to the notice of Consultant / Project Manager and necessary
remedial measure shall be taken as per Consultant’s advice.

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22) Depth, dimension and levels of excavated pits shall be approved and recorded by the client /
contractor Site Engineer in the field book with signature of concern persons. Nature of the soil at the
excavated pit bottom shall be examined by client Engineer. If there is doubt regarding safe bearing
capacity (SBC) of soil, Consultant’s opinion shall be taken and appropriate test shall be carried out to
determine safe bearing capacity of soil. Further excavation shall be carried out in such cases, if the
consultant advice to do so.
23) After approval from client, bed of the excavated pits shall be firmly consolidated and levelled by
watering and mechanized compacting. Compaction shall be carried out using surface vibrators in
case of small pits and by roller if the area is large. Defective spot shall be dug and filled with
concrete.
24) Concrete foundation work shall start only after Site Engineer gives the permission to do so in writing.
Laying plain cement concrete shall be carried out after the compaction of sub base has been carried
out to the satisfaction of Site Engineer. However, it shall be ensured that base is in moist condition
before laying PCC. If necessary, base shall be saturated with water for not less than 6 hrs. But not
exceeding 20Hrs.
Backfilling:
1) Backfilling work shall not start until client gives his approval to do so. Material used for backfilling shall
be any one or combination of soil types mentioned
2) Back filling shall be done in layers of thickness not exceeding 30 to 45cm depending on compaction
equipment and method (loose soil before compaction). The soil layer shall then be watered adequately
and compacted to minimum 90% to 95% of Standard Proctor Density for soil other than sand and 85%
in case of sand. Compaction shall be carried out at optimum moisture content (OMC). Soil after
compaction shall be free from pockets underneath.
3) After the compaction of final layer of soil, at least 3 cores shall be taken from the areas directed by Site
Engineer and the soil shall be tested in laboratory for the degree of compaction achieved. Results shall
be matched above.
4) If the soil is excessively wet, it shall be allowed to dry sufficiently before compaction. (Approximately
OMC should be maintained)
5) Compaction shall be done with suitable mechanical equipment such as plate vibrator, vibratory or
tendon roller, or 10 Tonnes Power Roller as suitable for the area to be compacted. In areas were

mechanized compaction cannot be done, hand compaction shall be resorted to as directed by the Site
Engineer. Overall compacted thickness of soil shall be as per drawing.
6) Over the compacted ground, rubble soling shall be done. Stones shall be hand packed as close as
possible and bedded firmly on broadest base. Void shall be filled with chips and small stones.
7) Backfilling around water retaining structures shall be done only after testing of structures against
leakage is done.
Records :
Reference Documents :
ITP Reference No :
4 METHOD STATEMENT FOR CONCRETE WORK
[Link] 
This method statement has been prepared on the basis of the tender information as issued and gives an
indication of our general approach to the construction and management of the project

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[Link] of work 
The purpose of this method statement is to explain the proper procedure on how  to prepare and Cast the
Foundation, without injuries
[Link] 
Contract Documents 
Company standard specification
[Link] & Equipment Required
Material 
Concrete grade -C25 (As per approved drawing) 
Steel 
Sign boards, warning tape, Safety barriers.
Excavator. 
Bob Cat.
Concrete pump 
Concrete Mixture 
Concrete vibrators
Hand trowel 
Wheel Barrows 
Cement Mixer 
Bar bending Machine 
Wire cutter 
Pliers 
Measuring tapes
 
[Link] Activities to Be Completed
Approval of drawings and work permit
 
[Link]
HSE plan-Health Safety Environmental Plan 
PM-Project Manager 
SE-Site Engineer 
HSE - Health & Safety Engineer
PPE- Personal Protective Equipment
QA/QC- Quality Assurance/ Quality Control
 
[Link] requirements & their Designated Responsibilities  
HSE Engineer- To do the regular site inspection in order to make sure that all time proper safety  measures
have been taken prior and during the work.
Proper evaluation of the reports from HSE Officer to be done and action to be taken. 

Foreman:

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To supervise the site works, control of manpower, equipment’s and ensures quality and safety procedures
are implemented as required.
 
Surveyor:
To check the limits of excavation, to check the levels and alignments and to locate existing services ahead
of foundation.
 
Operators:
To operate the machineries on site and follow safety procedures as required
 
[Link] Hazards and Risks 
Manual handling of shutters, reinforcing bars etc.
Cement burns from wet cement.
Arm and back strain for steel fixers.

Precautions:
Workers must be provided with safe access to the work.
In addition to the above suitable sign board shall be displayed and sign board to be moved forward as
work progresses.
 
All the safety regulations, statutory rules, applicable laws of COMPANY will be complied.
 
The CONTRACTOR takes the full responsibility of all safety measurement in accordance to the approved
HSE plan.
 
Provides traffic routes keeping apart pedestrians and vehicles.
Truck will be instrumented with Audible reverse signal, hand-held brakes, Earthlings
 
[Link]:
1. Preparation of Concreting, steel cutting and bending:
As per the construction program and the priority, the cutting and bending of steel reinforcement for that
particular structural element will commence as per the approved shop drawings and bar bending
schedule. 
Steel bending and cutting will be done at our factory. Steel cage will be made as preapproved drawing. 
Steel fixing to be done as per approved shop drawing. 
At site, marking will be done for foundation
After marking dimensions will be checked to make sure excavation will be done as preapproved drawing.
 
Then interlock tiles will be removed and will be stacked on designated area at site for refixing.
Then soil will be excavated manually man power. And will be stored on designated area at site for
backfilling.

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After all excavation, level will be checked for each foundation and will be made sure that is as per
approved drawing.
 
Blinding of surface will be done as per approved drawings and approved type of concrete.
 
Spacer block of approved type will be used to maintain the cover.
 
Steel cage will be lowered in excavated pit.
 
If Anchor bolts for steel column will be fixed with wooden base plate template to ensure their level and
alignment.
 
All reinforcement must be cleared to ensure that it is free from all oil, dust and deleterious materials.
 
Ensure and coordinate with MEP staff for any MEP works required on the area as preapproved drawings.
 
Fix the form such as; supports, sleeves etc., if any. The concreting is as must be arranged with necessary
equipment or tools for concreting use such as vibrators, power float machine, shovel etc.
 
Skilled and unskilled labor shall need to use safety requirements such as safety helmet, safety shoes,
goggles, gloves, vest etc.

2. Concrete pouring: 
After completing above procedure concrete will be poured for foundation base. (By pump
or manually as per area’s ease of access)
  
Compact the concrete properly by using mechanical vibrators.
 
After pouring, next day formwork for neck of foundation will be done, ensuring its dimensions and levels
should be as per approved drawing.
 
After completing form work, concrete will be poured for neck.
 
Next day form work will be removed all shuttering as per instruction of engineer
  
[Link] and Clean-up.
 
Housekeeping will be carried out at the end of each working day to remove surplus / waste construction
and unsuitable soils materials from the jobsite. 
Final site clean-up will be done on completion of the backfill works to leave the site free of debris and

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surplus materials

Records :

Reference Documents :

ITP Reference No :

6. Emergency Preparedness - Task specific emergency preparedness and response

shall be implemented as follow-
No person shall work at heights if not competent, medically and psychologically fit and authorized to
work at heights.
No person shall work at heights if he is alone.

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Emergency Contact numbers to be displayed on SMI Board.

Height rescue emergency response team with relevant rescue equipment are to be on site readily
available during all elevated work (Where possibility exist to fall 1.8 meter or more). Monthly
emergency drills will be pre-arranged, approval and supervised by KCSA SHE Manager.
Compliance with fall protection plan and Client Working at height Procedures will be enforced at all
time.
Task specific emergency preparedness:
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________

Emergency equipment (Applicable to task)

Emergency contact Height rescue kit Fire extinguisher Life jacket

numbers

First aid box Spill kit BA Set Life Buoy

Stretcher

Blanket

Other:

7. Closeout

No lose objects on elevated levels during and after work. Area supervisor to perform an end of shift
inspection to ensure proper stacking and storage as well as proper housekeeping. All tools, equipment and
PPE to be properly stored during lunch breaks and end of shift as to avoid damage to critical equipment or
equipment theft. All tools are to be removed from work areas and locked away at end of shift. Supervisor to
complete DSTI closeout section after post work area inspection and hand closed out DSTI to SHE Officer for
record keeping.

Additional closeout controls:

_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________

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8. Approval (Contractor internal team approval)

8.1 – Contractor Site Manager:

__________________________ ______________________ _________________

Name & Surname Sign Approval Date (dd/mm/year)

8.2 – Responsible Construction Supervisor / Foreman:

__________________________ ______________________ _________________

Name & Surname Sign Approval Date (dd/mm/year)

8.3 – Contractor SHE Representative:

__________________________ ______________________ _________________

Name & Surname Sign Approval Date (dd/mm/year)

8.4 – Contractor SHE Officer:

__________________________ ______________________ _________________

Name & Surname Sign Approval Date (dd/mm/year)

8.5 – Client Discipline Supervisor:

__________________________ ______________________ _________________

Name & Surname Sign Approval Date (dd/mm/year)

8.6 – Other:

__________________________ ______________________ _________________

Name & Surname Sign Approval Date (dd/mm/year)

Attach this Method statement to the Task Specific Risk assessment that is done according to the steps
under section 5 of this document, include directly after approval page.

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