LEVELLING & FENCING OF MOD

LANDS AT RAHIMA
BI/CONTRACT No. 3000624695
METHOD STATEMENT
INSTALLATION OF ARAMCO
STD. FENCE SYSTEM

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ETE/3000624695/MS-001

Rev. A

DATE
05.OCT.2015

METHOD STATEMENT

INSTALLATION OF ARAMCO STANDARD

FENCE SYSTEM

SAUDI ARAMCO APPROVAL

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LEVELLING & FENCING OF MOD

LANDS AT RAHIMA
BI/CONTRACT No. 3000624695
METHOD STATEMENT
INSTALLATION OF ARAMCO
STD. FENCE SYSTEM

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ETE/3000624695/MS-001

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DATE
05.OCT.2015

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LEVELLING & FENCING OF MOD

LANDS AT RAHIMA
BI/CONTRACT No. 3000624695
METHOD STATEMENT
INSTALLATION OF ARAMCO
STD. FENCE SYSTEM

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DATE
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Table of Contents
A.

PURPOSE .................................................................................................................................................... 4

B.

SCOPE ........................................................................................................................................................ 4

C.

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS .......................................................................................................................... 4

D.

DEFINITIONS .............................................................................................................................................. 5

E.

RESPONSIBILITIES ...................................................................................................................................... 5

F.

RESOURCES ................................................................................................................................................ 5

G.

METHODOLOGY ......................................................................................................................................... 6

H.

QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL ........................................................................................ 8

I.

HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT ...................................................................................................... 8

J.

RISK ASSESSMENT AND SAFETY MEASURE................................................................................................ 9

K.

RISK ANALYSIS.......................................................................................................................................... 10

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A. PURPOSE
To define a procedure to provide a proper and efficient sequence of works shall be
performed in safety manner & good working practice in accordance with the Approved
Shop Drawings, Project Specifications, Saudi Aramco and related Industry Codes &
Specifications.

B. SCOPE
This covers the necessary activities associated with the Installation of the Proposed SA
Std. Aramco Type IV Fence & Gate System for the Levelling & Fencing of MOD Lands at
Rahima Project. This shall be read in conjunction with the Approved Shop Drawings,
Project Specifications, Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards and related Industry Codes &
Specifications. In the event of conflict with the others, the most stringent shall govern.

C. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
Vendor Approved Shop Drawings
Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards
SAES-A-114

Excavation & Backfill

SAES-M-006

Saudi Aramco Security & General Purpose Fencing

SAES-Q-001

Criteria for Design & Construction of Concrete Structures

Saudi Aramco General Instruction

GI-0002.100

Work Permit System

Saudi Aramco Construction Safety Manual

Industry Codes & Standards
American Society for Testing & Materials
ASTM A53

Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black & Hot-Dipped, Zinc

Coated, Welded and Seamless

ASTM A121

Standard Specification for Metallic-Coated CS Barbed Wire

ASTM A123

Standard Specification for Zinc (HDG) Coatings on Iron Steel

ASTM A392

Standard Specification for Zinc-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence

Fabric

American Concrete Institute

ACI 304R

Guide for Measuring, Mixing, Transporting and Placing Concrete

ACI 305R

Guide for Hot Weather Concreting

ACI 308R

Guide to Curing Concrete

ACI 546

Guide to Concrete Repair

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D. DEFINITIONS
All terms used in the development of this procedure are defined below:
CLIENT
CONTRACTOR

Saudi Aramco (SA)/ Ministry of Defense (MOD)

Eastern Trading & Contracting Company (ETE)

E. RESPONSIBILITIES
Construction Manager shall ensure that all operations have been risk assessed and
necessary control measures have been implemented to carry out the task in a safely
manner. He shall strictly implement and monitor the methodology of works as per
project specifications & IFC drawings compliance with quality, schedule & safety
requirements.
Civil Supervisor at site to ensure compliance by all labour and equipment operators and
other associated craftsmen to the requirements of this procedure, Project Quality Plan,
relevant IFC drawings, HSE requirements as well as the project specifications. Secure
all necessary Work Permits.
QC-Civil Inspector shall monitor the daily activities and verifies its compliance to project
specifications. Conduct activities in accordance with the Project QA Manual and Quality
Inspection Plan.
Engineering department shall provide technical assistance to construction operation.
Ensure that IFC drawings at site shall be in its most recent revision together with the
relevant shopdrawings shall be provided at site.
HSE officer shall control, supervise and record toolbox meetings. Inspect, approve or reject
engaged resources. Ensure that all HSE requirements are met and implemented while
executing the works. Notify the person in charge on site if any deviation and/or
corrective remedy action to be applied before and while executing the works. Ensure
that recommendation of work place precaution followed up strictly. Stop any/or all works
in case specified recommendation/ observations were not followed up by construction
management team.

F. RESOURCES
The Contractor shall deploy adequate number of resources but not limited to the following
as the Works may requires complying with the approved schedule and resource
histograms:
Equipments/Tools

Auger Drill mounted on JCB/Skid Loader

Transit Mixer
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Concrete Pump
Water Tanker
Telescopic Crane, SWL 10t MIN.
Flatbed Trailer
Concrete Vibrator
Hand Power Tools
Mason Tools
Concrete Testing Tools

Manpower

Project Engineer
Civil Supervisor
Surveyor
Contractor QC Inspector-Civil
Approved 3rd Party Laboratory Technician
Safety Supervisor
Flagman/ Spotter/ Banksmen
Certified Machinery Operators & Drivers
Foreman
Skilled Workers (Mason, Carpenter, Steel Fixer, etc.)
Labour Crew

Safety Equipment

Fire Extinguishers
Warning Signage
Barricades/Jersey Barriers

G. METHODOLOGY
1. Installation of fencing systems shall be in accordance with the vendor approved
drawings and in conformance to the SA standard drawings.
2. Fence & Brace Post Foundations
2.1 The Contractor shall carry out the erection works directly on-site, i.e. fences steel
posts shall be erected together with the concrete cast directly on-site. Refer to
attach sketch for the erection of fence post.
2.2 With surveyor assistance, established the fence line and mark the line post
foundations. Straining posts shall be provided at: 1) all ends, 2) corners of fences
at change of direction and 3) at intervals not exceeding 90m on straight line.
2.3 Intermediate posts shall be provided at intervals not exceeding 3m.
2.4 With the use of drilling auger machine mounted to JCB or bobcat (skid loader),
carry out the excavation for the line post foundation. Hole for Straining posts
and Gate posts shall not be < 450 while the Intermediate posts shall not be <
350.
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Remove any loose soil in the holes then place with PE sheet prior to installation of
the post.
2.6 Ensure the plumbness of posts by providing necessary supports and braces so
that upon the completion of erection it is truly to the line of fence line as specified
in the IFC dwg.
2.7 Carry out the concrete pouring of the foundation using 4000 psi concrete, well
rammed as filling proceeds & consolidated.
3. Install brace posts at 90m c/c (max.) of the fencing runs.
4. The fencing fabric shall be attached to the tension wire by means of tie wires spaced at
intervals not exceeding 300mm. the tension wire shall be attached to the line posts by
tie wire wrapped around the post and secured to the tension wire by 3 complete turns
on each side of the post.
5. The fencing fabric shall be attached to all line posts by means of tie wire spaced at
intervals no exceeding 350mm along each post.
6. The barbed wire shall be held in the extension arm slots by means of lock wire.
7. Secure tension wire to the terminal posts by means of a winding bracket.
8. Each brace assembly shall consist of one top and one intermediate compression
member both of 41mm OD pipe and one adjustable diagonal tension rod of at least
10mm dia. Pipe used for the compression member shall be of one piece without
couplings in the bracing panel.
9. Gate and end posts shall be braced to the nearest line post with one complete brace
assembly.
10. Corner and tension posts shall be braced to the two nearest line posts with one
complete brace assembly to each line post.
11. When fully constructed the barbed wire, tension wire, fabric and truss rods shall be taut
very well.
12. End of procedure.

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H. QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL

The quality of the works shall be performed in line with the SA Quality Standards. Relevant
Inspections shall be made at stages as per the approved ITPs.
Contractor QA/QC Inspectors shall closely monitor and assure all general materials are
complying with the project specifications. Frequent inspections shall be conducted and all
records shall be maintained as required by project QA/QC Program in accordance with
approved Project Quality Plan & ITPs.
All the tests to be performed shall be in conformance with the project standards. Only
approved third party testing laboratory technician(s) shall be responsible for performing all
related civil tests. Any materials and works not conforming to the project specifications shall
be rejected by the relevant discipline approved QC Inspector(s).

I. HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT

The health and safety shall perform a splendid role in all construction activities to ensure
that all the works are being carried out in a safe manner and creating a healthy
environment at site. All activities shall be carried out safely in accordance with ETE-HSE
plan approved by Client and related SACSM.
Contractor's site supervisor shall conduct daily toolbox meetings and discuss the
requirements of the project and other special needs to create a safe working environment.
He is responsible for achieving the target and the project milestones.
Appropriate work permits shall be applied in accordance to the requirements of SACSM.
Necessary checklists for the specific job shall be properly completed, approved and be
always made available at the job site.
Safety Inspector (ETE) shall closely monitor and assure that all works are carried out in
highly safe manner, gearing the workers with full strength of safety protective equipment,
preparation of safety barricading and dust control screening wherever applicable in safe
manner, safe workability of equipment to be used and fulfilling any other additional safety
needs as required during work executions. He shall also check and ensure that only
qualified personnel are carrying out the equipment & machinery related works.
ETE/DGC-HSE Manager & personnel shall conduct a safety walk in regular basis, around
the site (e.g. weekly). This shall be reported and submitted to the Client. Any accidents or
incidents that occurred shall be informed immediately to the client and recorded
accordingly.
All works shall be done safely in accordance to the requirements of SACSM, highlighted as
follows:

A safety officer shall be at site during the execution of works.

Daily toolbox meetings shall be conducted as mandatory

Following safety requirements shall be fulfilled

Housekeeping should be done in precast yard on daily basis and waste concrete
and other construction debris shall be disposed off safely as per SA Standards.

Safety barricade shall be provided wherever necessary

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Necessary safety signboards shall be displayed as required.

All workers shall be provided with job specific PPEs.

Safety flickering lights shall be provided for vehicles working on longtime hours.

The approving authority prior to start of the work shall inspect all equipment.

Working equipment shall be equipped with amber lights, horns, safety guards,
backup alarms etc. as required per safety provisions.

Any incident at site shall be immediately reported to client and recorded.

Weekly safety statistics reports and safety performance reports etc. shall be
prepared and recorded.

Daily safety task assignment to be prepared

Man shelters shall be provided to protect the workers from adverse climatic
condition, i.e. sand storm, high temperature, etc.

Potable water source shall be located within 100m walking distance and in all
designated break/rest areas.

Toilet and eating area shall be provided for adequate number of workers.

J. RISK ASSESSMENT AND SAFETY MEASURE

Work Activity

Operating equipments

Crane Lifting, inoperation & other H.E.s

Unloading, lifting &

lowering of fencing
materials

Job Hazards

Control Measures

Self-injuries and
property damage

Only skilled worker shall operate the

equipments.
Full PPE must be worn when working.
Calibration of required equipments must
be updated.

Crushing injuries,
hit by equipment

Only licensed operator shall be allowed

to operate the equipments at all times.
Certified lifting tools shall be used.
Assign a back-up man, spotter, flagman
to monitor the equipments blind spot.
Install warning signs in conspicuous
places.
Stay clear against equipment zones.

Pipe slippage or
extrication of lifting
strap

Ensure lifting strap is properly tied and

fasten securely.
Check lifting straps is free damage or
tear prior to use.
Only authorized personnel shall do the
work

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Work Activity
Stacking/ arrangements
of fence materials

Job Hazards
Tip, rolling,
slippage of unit
unto the platform
or pallets

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Control Measures
Ground must be properly leveled.
Ensure the stability of unit before
untying from the crane

K. RISK ANALYSIS
Activities

Hazards

Injury to personnel
Use of Heavy Machine
for Lifting works

Damage to
environment

Lifting works

Injury to personnel
Material damage

Slip, Trips fall

Injury to personnel

Simultaneous operation

Injury to personnel
Material damage

Lack of Knowledge

Injury

Control Steps
Heavy equipment will be checked prior
to the job by safety inspector and every
day by operator. Daily checklist will be
completed in accordance with
procedure.
Only authorized & qualified operator
shall perform the job.
Proper communication will be ensured
between operator & rigger.
All lifting operation will be in accordance
to generic lifting plan.
Barricades will be installed. Good
housekeeping skills will be used to keep
area free of rubbish and debris.
Coordination between other crews
working will be arrange and monitored.
All personnel will be inducted about
procedure in case of emergency.

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