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# AYC-MS-CVL-007
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METHOD STATEMENT FOR DEEP EXCAVATION AT LIFT STATION

PROJECT: INDUSTRIAL SUPPORT FACILITIES

Jizan Economic City, Jizan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Level: General
Area: General
Grid Reference: General

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Prepared By Reviewed By Reviewed By Approved By

Rev QC SUPERVISOR QA MANAGER (SAFETY) (PROJECT MANAGER)
MOISES MANUBAG S. THUSHARA EDWARDO ESPINOSA ELSAID GALAL HASSAN
SAUDI
COMMENTS APPROVAL SIGNATURE
ARAMCO
SAFETY

PID

PMT
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1. Statement:
This method statement defines the procedures and practices that will be used for
the proposed Excavation for the construction of Lift Station foundation at Fire
Station, ISFB EPC-06 Project.
2. References:
The under-listed Specifications, Codes, and standards (but not limited to) are to be
followed:
2.1 Saudi Aramco Safety Hand Book
2.1.1 Safety Process 5: Excavation and Trenching
2.2 SAUDI ARAMCO Engineering Standards (SAES):
2.1.2 SAES-A-114 Excavation and Backfill
2.1.2 SAES-M-100 SAUDI ARAMCO Building Code
2.3 Project Specification SECTION 02200- EARTHWORK

3. PREPARATIONS
3.a Secure Excavation Permit/Approval from SAPMT.
3.b Coordinate with the other trades.
3.c All utilities and lines shall be properly identified and appropriate parties
notified before beginning the excavation activity.
3.d Ensure the necessary shop drawings, tools, materials, equipments and
manpower required for the activity.
3.e Survey crew will do surveying and establish all the needed horizontal and
vertical references. Site Preparations shall be done prior to excavation.
3.f Furnish information necessary to adjust, move or relocate the existing
structures, utility lines, services or other appurtenances located in, or
affected by the proposed Construction.
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4. EXECUTION
4.a Excavation shall be done with reference to the IFC Drawing with a maximum
depth of 7.15 Meters to the blinding foot print starting at the established
ground level.
4.b Excavation shall have a minimum opening of 24.0 Meters X 25.0 Meters.

4.c Excavation shall be done in two (2) stages starting from the ground surface to
-3.58 Meters with a slope ratio of 1:1.
4.d After the first stage of excavation, a 1.0 Meter width of horizontal surface
shall be established at the perimeter of the excavation prior to the second
stage of excavation. Second stage of excavation shall have the same slope
ratio of 1:1
4.e After the first stage of excavation, a 1.0 Meter width of horizontal surface
shall be established at the perimeter of the excavation prior to the second
stage of excavation. Second stage of excavation shall have the same slope
ratio of 1:1
4.f At one side of the excavation area, a ramp shall be provided for equipment
access during the excavation and other activity that shall take place after the
excavation. It shall have a maximum opening equal to the width of the
second stage excavation as mention in 4.4, and a minimum opening of 5.0
Meters. Ramp opening increases as the excavation depth increases in which
sides shall have a slope ratio of 1:1.
4.g The equipment access shall maintain a minimum of 34% ramp slope starting
from the established ground level to the blinding foot print of the Lift Station.
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4.h Mechanical Excavators shall not be used within 3.0 Meters (10 ft) of any
pipes, cables or other obstructions.
4.i Heavy equipment shall not be operated within 1.8 Meters (6 ft) of any
excavations.
4.j Cranes shall not be operated closer than depth of excavation.
4.k A qualified person shall make daily inspections of excavations prior to start of
the work shift.
4.l Guard rails or barricades, as necessary, shall be established a safe distance
from the excavation to protect the individuals and mobile operating
equipment above the excavation, or if the excavation is left unattended
overnight.
4.m No personnel are permitted in the excavation or trench when power
equipment is being used.
4.n Blinking warning lights shall be used at excavations at night where there is
personnel or vehicle movement.
4.o Only AUTHORIZED personnel shall enter the excavation
4.p Emergency rescue equipment shall be immediately available.
4.q Ensure there is no water seepage into the excavation.
4.r Elimination of Unsuitable Materials: All materials removed during excavation
or trenching, unsuitable for backfill, shall be removed from site and disposed
off by the AYC.

5. RESPONSIBILITIES
5.1 Project Manager/Construction Manager- Ensures that approved
procedures and safety requirement has been carried out during execution.
5.2 Site Engineer/Foremen- Supervise the work and ensure activity was carried
out with reference to the approved safety procedures, plan and
workmanship.
5.3 QA/QC Managers- Ensure that work has to be carried out according to the
approved procedures and with reference to quality and safety during
execution.
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5.4 QA/QC Inspectors- Ensure that works is carried out according to the
approved procedures and monitor compliance during execution.
5.5 Surveyors- Responsible for the establishment of all horizontal and vertical
control points
5.6 Safety Officers- Monitor the activity and ensure that proper safety
procedures are being implemented and hold any activity which could be
found in unsafe situation

6. Specific Training/Induction (where required)

6.1 Excavators and other Equipment- Equipment operator shall have valid SAG
and other ARAMCO licenses necessary
6.2 Confined Space Awareness & Rescue Training- Engineers, Supervisors,
Foremen, Labour, Helpers and other trades involved in the activity
6.3 Rigging Activities- Crane/Boom Truck Operators
6.4 Excavation and Blinding- Engineers, Supervisors and Labours
6.5 Emergency Evacuation Procedure- All trades involved in the activity

7. Tools and Equipments:

7.1 General PPE & Waterproofing PPE
7.2 Excavator (Saudi Aramco Certified)
7.3 Dump Trucks (Saudi Aramco Certified)
7.4 Water Tanker
7.5 Loaders
7.6 Roller Compactor/Plate Compactor
7.7 Levelling Instruments
7.8 First Aid Kit and Ambulance

8. Attached: Excavation Details and Lift Station Plan