METHOD STATEMENT FOR SREET

LIGHT WORKS
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DISTRICT, AJMAN

Document Method Statement for Street Light Works

Name

Project IMPROVEMENT OF SHEIKH ZAYED ROAD, AL HELIO DISTRICT, AJMAN

Document No REV 00

Created by Project Engineer Date:

Reviewed by HSE Officer Date:

Approved by Project Manager Date:

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OCT 2024 Method Statement – Street Light Foundation Work

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DISTRICT, AJMAN

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Purpose

2. Scope

3. References

4. Plant

5. Manpower

6. Responsibilities

7. Safety Arrangement

8. Work Methodology

9. Inspection

Inspection and Testing Plan

10.
11 Risk Assesment

OCT 2024 Method Statement – Street Light Foundation Work

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1 PURPOSE
The purpose of this Method Statement is to define the procedure for the street lighting
works (Poles, Foundations, Pull Box and Luminaries) and cross-sections shown on
the drawings or established by the Consultant.

2 SCOPE

 This is covering all the street lighting works (Poles, Foundations, Pull Box and
Luminaries) for IMPROVEMENT OF SHEIKH ZAYED ROAD,AL HELIO
DISTRICT, AJMAN

 Particular methods (in compliance with the specifications) shall be implemented

depending on site conditions.
 This method statement covers all requirements for all the street lighting works
(Poles, Foundations, Pull Box and Luminaries).

3 References
 Project Specifications Section 4,7,8.
 NOC from all authorities
 Approved shop drawings

4 PLANT
On site, the following indicative plant list may be used for the formation works:
 Shovel
 Six Wheels
 Bob-Cat
 Grader
 Water Tanker

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 Plate compactors
 Excavator
 Crane
 Manlift (if applicable)
 Electrical Tool Box
 Steel-Tired Roller - For compaction
 Pneumatic-Tired Roller - Secondary Compaction (If required)
 Survey Equipment’s (Calibrated)

5 MANPOWER
 Project Manager
 Site Engineer
 Safety Officer
 Foreman
 Surveyor
 Plant Operators
 Labours

6 RESPONSIBILITIES
PROJECT MANAGER
The Project Manager has the responsibility for the following:
a) Ensuring that the Project Quality Plans interface satisfactorily with the
requirements of the Contract.
b) Coordination with the Employer/Engineer as Contractor’s delegated representative.
c) Implementation of the Project Quality Plan of the project.
d) Delegation of authority to other members of the project management team as
appropriate to their functions.
e) Participating in the formal review of the Project quality System on a regular basis.
f) Responsible for all site activities, and mobilization plan. Participates in the
development of site construction schedules.
g) Responsible for review of subcontract agreements.

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h) Responsible for the budget and cost control of all construction related activities.
He is also responsible or the site administration, including personnel, logistics,
warehousing, communications, accounting etc.,
i) Responsible for coordination with site and head office for all site and construction
needs.
j) Responsible for overall HSE related matter of the project.
k) Responsible for reviewing design drawings, shop drawings and engineering
instructions to ensure all Engineering Documents are approved and cleared, in order
to release for Construction.
l) Responsible for all the construction activities at site. He is to ensure that
construction is completed in accordance with the Drawings, Specification, and
Project Quality Plan and meets contractual requirements.
m) Coordinates with Client/Engineer and their representatives in order to solve day-to-
day problems at construction site.

n) Has overall responsibility on the construction site in matters related to construction

including material, equipment assembly and performance of employee

PROJECT ENGINEER / SITE ENGINEER

The Project Engineer/Site Engineer is responsible for
a) Responsible for the construction activities in his own discipline.
b) Responsible to organize, supervise and perform all the construction activities
according to the approved methodology and construction practice.
c) Co-operate with QA/QC personnel to perform QA/QC checks to verify the
construction activities are according to the project requirements.
d) Co-ordinate with site QA/QC personnel for inspections prior to client’s inspection.
e) Should attend to all QA/QC inspection remarks immediately and obtain
approval/clearance at the earliest.
f) Should plan, prepare and submit Fortnightly Look ahead Schedule of site activities
that require Engineer’s QA/QC check / surveillance and obtain approval.
g) Participate in staff meeting at site to review progress and programs to complete the
project activities as per schedule.
h) The Project Engineers/Site engineers report to Project Manager.

HSE OFFICER
The HSE officer is responsible for
a) The overall Safety of all the activities in the project
b) Responsible to review existing policies and measures, organize OHS training, inspect
premises and work activities, investigate incidents ad prepare reports on any
occurrences.
c) Safety Officer is responsible to identifying Hazards, ensuring compliance with
legislation and promoting a culture of Health and Safety in the work place.

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d) Audit and register the Permit system for all the activities (excavation, confined space,
lifting, hot works).
e) Regular TBT to the working personnel.
f) Inspect work place including the Plat and Equipments on a frequent basis.
g) Report unsafe work practices, conditions to the report manager without any delay.
h) Report incidents/accidents, near misses, injuries and illness to the reporting manager.
i) Prepare and maintain monthly HSE statics.
j) Participate in all the HSE meetings.
k) Safety Officer report to the Project Manager.

SURVEYOR
Following are the responsibilities of the Surveyor
a) All works related to the Survey
b) Responsible to do the survey for all the activities, record it and get it approved by the
Client/Engineer representative
c) Surveyor reports to the Site Engineer/Project Engineer.

7 SAFETY ARRANGEMENTS
Some particular preventive measures should be taken before any formation work starts:
 All excavations for cutting shall be supervised by trained and responsible
personnel.
 Barricade, Warning tape, cones, safety mesh and adequate warning signs to be
used around the excavations as required by the location of works.
 Obtain approval for all related documentation including the Permit to Work,
the relevant Method Statement, shop drawing, and the Pre-Qualification for
the Subcontractor, if applicable.

 Conduct the necessary safety induction for employees.

 Discuss and agree with the Engineer the general approach for carrying out the
works, and submission of records

 Conduct a CAT scan of all areas prior to the commencement to

uncover any underground services in the area so as to avoid potential
damage related to the excavation work for the pipe laying purpose.

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 Based on the height of the pole, the foundation shall be of two types a) Precast
b) Cast-in site
 Work area should be protected at night time with warning lights.

8 WORK METHODOLOGY
I. Prior to Start

 Before starting the street lighting works, a site survey shall be done and setting
as per the municipality corridor..
 Obtain all necessary NOC’s from the concerned authorities
 Obtain approval for all related documentation including the Permit to Work,
the relevant
 Method Statement, shop drawing, and the Pre-Qualification for the
Subcontractor, (if applicable)
 Prior to start the street lighting works, every effort shall be made to determine
whether underground services, i.e., telephone lines, water, gas and power
lines, irrigation Army optical fibre, water lines, storm water drainage lines or
any others will be encountered.
For this purpose, studying the Authorities as built drawings and using a
cable detector shall be done. Trial pits reports of the area of works shall be
available.(If required)
 A site survey shall be done in order to record the ground levels. Report of
survey shall be available on demand.

II. Casting & Installation works for Precast foundation (Applicable for 10 to 14m
light poles and Pull Box)
 General Sequence

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 A notification of Intend of Works shall be submitted to the Authorities and

No Objection Certificate shall be delivered before starting the formation
and shall be available at any time.
 Prior to start the street lighting work, every effort shall be made to
determine whether underground services, i.e., telephone lines, water, gas
and power lines, irrigation Army optical fibre, water lines, storm water
drainage lines or any others will be encountered.
For this purpose, studying the Authorities as built drawings and using a
cable detector shall be done. Trial pits reports of the area of works shall be
available
 Each area of works shall be cleared from obstructions in order to ensure
the continuity of work sequences.
Any obstruction shall be notified in advance and treated on a case by case
basis..
 All safety items shall be installed as required by site conditions.
 All Kind of precast works shall be carried out in the precast yard
 A polythene sheet shall be laid on the previously prepared platform, over
which prefabricated shutter shall be installed as per the approved shop
drawing.
 Anchor bolt cradle consisting of 4nos of Anchor bolt and 4nos of Y 12 link
with template shall be fixed to the shutter at the required line and level to
avoid any dislocation of bolts.
 The dimension of nuts, bolts & washers shall depend upon the height of
the pole and is clearly specified in the Dimension schedule of approved
contract drawings.
 Finally 2nos of 100 to 75mm @ ( as applicable) PVC conduit (Long
Radius Bend) is fixed through the center of the Anchor bolt cradle as per
approved shop drawings

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 Make sure all the mouth of the long radius bend and the threaded portion
of the Anchor bolt is properly sealed to prevent the egress and
contamination of concrete.
 Fix the shuttering as per the required dimension and shall be supported
properly so that there is no lateral displacement during concreting. Level
and alignment of the shutter shall be checked prior to concreting. Side
shutter shall be provided with cut outs, to which PVC conduits shall be
fixed.
 For lifting purpose, a PVC conduit along the diameter or lifting hooks
shall be provided at the top. Based on the site condition any of the above
mentioned two options shall be adopted.
 Casting of the mass concrete shall be carried out using C40/ 20 SRC
concrete.
 Slump tests and determination of fresh concrete temperature shall be
carried out at the rate of one test per load concrete delivered to or
transported on site. The maximum permissible slump, measured at the
point of placing of the concrete, shall not vary by +25 mm from designated
consistency. Any variation from these slumps necessitated by the use of
super plasticizers and the like shall be approved by the Engineer.
 1set of sample (6 Cubes) for every 100m* for each class of concrete.
 The temperature of the concrete at the time of placing shall not exceed 32
°C. It shall be ensured that accurate concrete thermometers and air
temperature thermometers area available at all time during concreting.
 No Concreting shall commence without the approval of the engineer.
 Depending upon site condition any of the following techniques shall be
used for concreting. i) Chute concreting. ii) Bucket concreting
 Max 400 mm of concrete will be placed in such a manner to avoid inclined
construction joints.
 Concrete will not be dropped into place from a height exceeding 2m.

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 Placed concrete will be consolidated by mechanical poker vibrator

supplemented by hand-spading, rodding, or tamping.
 Vibrator will be vertically withdrawn and inserted in the concrete at
uniformly spaced locations no farther than the visible effectiveness of the
vibrator. Vibrator will be placed in the proceeding concrete layer at least
150 mm
 At each insertion, over vibration will be avoided and duration of vibration
will be limited to time necessary to consolidate concrete and complete
embedment of reinforcement and other embedded items without causing
mix to segregate
 After adequate time of casting (after surface water sheen has disappeared),
the surface curing will begin by using hessian cloth and potable water to
keep concrete surface wet
 Upon achieving the required strength, Shutter shall be removed after
24Hrs.
 After removal of shutter any loose concrete or lattice present in the surface
shall be removed by using wire brush and blower and surface of
foundation shall be prepared by using approved repair material
 Apply 2coats of bituminous primer over the prepared concrete surface
(external walls) with the help of brush or roller.
 Prior to the start of installation works following works shall be carried out
for the foundation trench preparation.
 Set out the excavation location as per the approved shop drawing.
 Provide barriers and warning signs at suitable locations along the trench
location that is about to be excavated.
 Excavate up to the formation level. For deep excavation over 1.5m or
unsuitable soil conditions, proper shoring system should be in. If the
formation level is below the water table, de-watering system will be used
as per a separate method statement.

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 Trench formation shall be free from water, compacted, tested, inspected

and approved
 The dimensions, levels and location of the blinding formwork will be
marked on the formation by surveyor as per approved shop drawings.
 Polyethylene sheet will be laid on the formation (under the blinding) for
the separation of concrete and soil and to avoid absorption of water from
the concrete by soil.
 Before casting concrete, RFA will be submitted for formwork & blinding
works.
 Blinding concrete 75mm (as per contract drawings and specifications)
thick, Class C (25/20 SRC) concrete will be poured and finished to a
smooth surface by masons. Concrete will be dropped into place from a
height not exceeding 2m
 After adequate time of casting (after surface water sheen has disappeared),
the surface curing will begin by using hessian cloth and potable water to
keep concrete surface wet.
 The precast units shall then be transported from precast yard, once the
concrete attains the lifting strength and shall be installed on previously
prepared surface at proper line, level and alignment.
 RFA will be submitted for installation of foundation.
 Surrounding of street light pole foundation shall be backfilled in 250mm
layer thickness,compacted to a density of 95% of MDD. Backfilling shall
be stopped at duct opening for the foundation and shall not be continued
until the cable for street light poles runs through the conduit to the
foundation top.
 Immediately after finishing the cable laying operation, backfilling shall be
continued till the approved grade level.

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III. Cast-In-Situ CIDH (Cast in drilled hole) Pole foundation (Applicable for 25m
light pole)(If required)

 For 25m light pole bored pile / CIDH foundation, complying to the details
mentioned in approved drawings
 For piling works a separate detailed method statement shall be raised.
 Pile details (Pile dia, Pile length & reinforcement details) shall comply
with the specifications and foundation details mentioned in the approved
shop drawing.
 Casting for the piling works shall be done in two stages. In the first stage
the concrete shall be poured 30cm below the bottom of long radius bend.
 After attaining sufficient concrete strength. Pile location shall be excavated
with shoring, if required. Any kind of existing nearby services shall be
protected, if required
 Pile head shall be chipped and properly prepared, steel properly cleaned
(PVC sleeves shall be provided on the reinforcement prior to stage-1
casting, in order to prevent concrete spillage), 2 no’s PVC electrical
conduits, Anchor bolt with top base plate/ template made using plywood
fixed as per the approved shop drawing.
 Base plate & bolt details will be according to the approved shop drawing
 Proper protection shall be given with masking tape for the top base plate/
template along with anchor bolts, nuts & washer from concrete spillage.
 Formworks shall be provided with proper support and concreting work
shall be carried out using C40/20 concrete.
 A separate RFA shall be raised for each lift of concrete operation
 After removal of shutter any loose concrete or lattice present in the surface
shall be removed by using wire brush and blower and surface of
foundation shall be prepared by using approved repair material.
 Apply 2coats of bituminous primer over the prepared concrete surface
(external walls) with the help of brush or roller.

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 Surrounding of street light pole foundation shall then be backfilled in

250mm layer thickness, compacted to a density of 95% of MDD.
Backfilling shall be stopped at duct opening for the foundation and shall
not be continued until the cable for street light poles runs through the
conduit to the foundation top.
 Immediately after finishing the cable laying operation, backfilling shall be
continued till the approved grade level

IV) Installation & connection of Street Light Pole and Luminaries

 Prior Activities

 All necessary NOCs approvals required for the installation of poles either
from private sector or Government sector to be obtained prior to start the
works.
 Visit the site and make sure that the location is ready for safe working and
sufficient area is available for placing the crane, trailer and man lift. Also a
temporary storage area should be available for offloading of components.
 Ensure that the lane closures (if required) are in place as per approved
drawings.
 Check the availability of driving licenses for all machinery operators.
 Keep the area clear of any personnel not directly related to the works.
 Make sure that the mobile crane is resting on solid surface and proper
packing is provided below the outriggers.
 The pole including accessories shall be inspected and approved by the
engineer prior to delivery
 All the materials shall be placed on proper packing and tied to the vehicle
to make them firm to avoid the anticipated fall at the turnings or bends on
road

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 Ensure that the concrete foundations are completed and their dimensions
are suitable to each light fitting type

 Installation at live traffic

 Traffic diversion: Shoulder/ One lane closure (if required)as per the
approved shop drawing
 Crane position: Crane and trailer to be parked in a safe location
 Diversions are implemented as per the requirements and approval of the
Ajman Municipality Traffic Safety Department
 The diversion envisaged area road closure along the shoulder side shall
remain, from starting of installation until completion.

 Detailed Procedure
 Complete assembly are to be made(ie fixing of brackets and Luminaries to
the Poles, Bulbs and Flexible Cable from Luminaries to Cut Out
Location )
 Ensure to follow approved lifting procedure
 Erect the street lighting poles by crane and put it on its concrete base and
make the rods in the concrete base entering the holes in the pole's base.
 After erection of street lighting poles, verticality shall be check and
approved by Ajman Municipality and Consultant and prior to grouting of
the gap of base plate and foundations.
 Ensure that poles are fixed squarely and properly aligned. Make sure that
manufacturer's recommendation for street lighting poles installation shall
be adhered.( i.e Install the Cut Out Box in to the Street Lighting Pole with
Fuses
 Terminate power cables to the Cut Out inside the pole hole. Ensure that
they are terminated properly. Street lighting pole shall be earthed
 Temporary power connection shall be made to check the proper operation
of light fittings.

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 Raise RFA for the inspection of pole installation works.

9 INSPECTION & TESTING

For the Contractor’s general guidance, the following attached tests will be required prior to
use, and during the work execution.

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