Client Project Contractor

Project:

Method Statement
For
Earthworks
[Survey, Setting out, Grading, Cleaning, Excavation,
Backfilling, Spreading and Compaction]

Document Ref: BAS-MST-0003; Rev.00

Date Rev. Name Designation Signature

Prepared by: QAQC Engineer

21-03-2024 00 Sr. Technical

Reviewed by:
Engineer

Sr. Project
Endorsed by:
Manager

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Table of Contents
1. PURPOSE: ............................................................................................................................................... 3
2. SCOPE: .................................................................................................................................................... 3
3. REFERENCE: ............................................................................................................................................ 3
4. APPLICABLE CODES & STANDARDS ........................................................................................................ 3
5. ABBREVIATION: ...................................................................................................................................... 4
6. RESPONSIBILITIES AND SUPERVISION .................................................................................................... 4
6.1. PROJECT MANAGER (PM) ................................................................................................... 4
6.2. EXECUTION TEAM ............................................................................................................... 4
6.3. QC ENGINEER/INSPECTOR .................................................................................................. 5
6.4. SUPERVISORS & FOREMAN ................................................................................................. 5
6.5. CHIEF SURVEYOR AND LAND SURVEYORS .......................................................................... 5
6.6. HSE MANAGER .................................................................................................................... 5
6.7. HSE LEAD ............................................................................................................................. 6
6.8. HSE OFFICER ........................................................................................................................ 6
6.9. NURSE/FIRST AID STAFF ...................................................................................................... 7
7. RESOURCES ............................................................................................................................................ 8
7.1. MANPOWER: ....................................................................................................................... 8
7.2. TOOLS, PLANTS AND EQUIPMENT: ..................................................................................... 8
7.3. MATERIALS: ......................................................................................................................... 8
8. PROCEDURE ........................................................................................................................................... 8
8.1. SURVEY OF SITE ................................................................................................................... 8
8.2. SETTING OUT....................................................................................................................... 8
8.3. CLEARING & GRUBBING ...................................................................................................... 9
8.4. GRADING ............................................................................................................................. 9
8.5. EXCAVATION WORK: ........................................................................................................... 9
8.6. STACKING/DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIALS AND STOCKPILE ................................. 10
8.7. BACKFILLING ..................................................................................................................... 10
8.8. COMPACTION.................................................................................................................... 11
9. HSEW REQUIREMENTS......................................................................................................................... 11
9.1. HEALTH SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: ..................................................................................... 11
9.2. EMERGENCY PROCEDURE ................................................................................................. 12
9.3. ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: ................................................................................. 12
9.4. HOUSEKEEPING ................................................................................................................. 12
10. RECORDS .............................................................................................................................................. 13
11. DISTRIBUTION ...................................................................................................................................... 13
12. ATTACHMENTS..................................................................................................................................... 13

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1. PURPOSE:
The purpose of this method statement is to describe the step-by-step procedure to be followed and adopted
to ensure that the Earth Works carried out in the project in compliance with the approved designs and
material using as per project specification / requirements are compliant with project quality & safety plan
and associate’s safety procedure compliance with the contract specifications and drawings.

2. SCOPE:
The scope this method statement is applicable for the completion of the Survey, Setting out, Grading,
Cleaning, Excavation, Backfilling, Spreading and Compaction in the project.

3. REFERENCE:
1. Contract Drawings / Design Drawing.
2. B.O.Q.
3. No Objection Certificate
4. Permit to works
5. Approved Shop Drawings
6. Contract General & Particular Specification
7. Project Quality plan
8. Project HSEW Plan

4. APPLICABLE CODES & STANDARDS

The earthworks shall be in accordance with the following Codes & Standards.
1. Standard Specification- ADM Landscape and Public Realm by Department of Municipalities and
Transport (DMT), Abu Dhabi City Municipality.
2. All applicable Local Regulatory Authority requirements and regulations.
3. ADQCC: Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council
4. UAE Labor Code of Practices.
 OSHAD SF - CoP - 02.0 - Personal Protective Equipment
 OSHAD SF - CoP - 03.0 - Occupational Noise
 OSHAD SF - CoP - 03.1 - Vibration
 OSHAD SF - CoP - 04.0 - First Aid and Medical Treatment
 OSHAD SF - CoP - 11.0 - Safety in the Heat
 OSHAD SF - CoP - 14.0 - Manual Handling and Ergonomics
 OSHAD SF - CoP - 17.0 - Safety Signage and Signals
 OSHAD SF - CoP - 21.0 - Permit to Work
 OSHAD SF - CoP - 22.0 - Barricading of Hazards
 OSHAD SF - CoP - 29.0 - Excavation
 OSHAD SF - CoP - 37.0 - Ladders
 OSHAD SF - CoP - 53.0 - OSH Management During Construction Work

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5. ABBREVIATION:
1. Project :
2. Employer :
3. Contractor : Basatin Landscaping LLC
4. PQP : Project Quality Plan.
5. MS : Method Statement.
6. ITP : Inspection & Test Plan.
7. ITL : Independent Testing Laboratory.
8. WIR : Work Inspection Request.
9. MIR : Material Inspection Request.
10. HSEW : Health, Safety, Environment and Welfare.
11. QA/QC : Quality Assurance/Quality Control.
12. IFC : Issued for Construction.
13. SD : Shop Drawing.

6. RESPONSIBILITIES AND SUPERVISION

6.1. PROJECT MANAGER (PM)

The Project Manager is responsible for overall execution of the work; prior to the commencement of
the works, the approved shop drawing will be reviewed by the construction management team. The
project document control department will ensure the latest revision and controlled copy of drawing are
issued to site. All relevant technical information will be communicated to personnel in-charge of the
construction to ensure that the necessary resources and equipment’s including tools and tackles are
provided to implement the works in an acceptable manner as per the approved documents, MS and
ITPs, checklist and also to ensure all construction staffs comply with Engineer’s Quality, Health, Safety
and Environmental Management System requirements. PM also ensures that MS and ITP for the scope
of work are prepared and approved by the Employer’s Representative prior to execution. He shall
ensure that all works are executed as per approved shop drawings.

6.2. EXECUTION TEAM

Execution Team is responsible for the execution of the activity in accordance with the approved MS,
and HSE plan. He is responsible for the preparation of job safety analysis and application for work
permits if required prior to commence of the activity. He will ensure the approved material being used
at site and conduct necessary toolbox talks and training to crew and responsible for ensuring all the
activities are carried out as per this method statement, recommendation from equipment
manufacturer. He shall ensure the controlled copies of the drawings only using at site, which are issued
to the site supervising team.
The Execution team will raise the work inspection request (WIR) to the QC dept. at appropriate stages
of the work as per approved ITP. WIRs should be raised at least 24 hours in advance of the required

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time of inspection. The site engineer is also responsible for filling out the inspection checklist and
handing it to QC Engineer/Inspector.

6.3. QC ENGINEER/INSPECTOR
QC Engineer will manage and coordinate the inspection and testing in accordance with ITP and
responsible for ensuring all the activities are carried out as per this method statement,
recommendation from equipment manufacturer and specifications. He shall ensure the controlled
copies of the drawings only using at site, which are issued to the site supervising team. He is responsible
for reviewing WIR for all the related day to day activities at the site as per the approved ITP and
attending all the required day-to-day inspections along with the site engineer and the Employer’s
Representative’s for approvals.

6.4. SUPERVISORS & FOREMAN

Supervisors & foremen are responsible for ensuring that the workforce is aware of the quality control
procedures and safety requirements and responsible for executing the works as per approved IFC
drawings/ SD, project specification, and method statement. Chief Surveyor and Land Surveyors

6.5. CHIEF SURVEYOR AND LAND SURVEYORS

Chief Surveyor and Land Surveyors to ensure that the surveying works are accurate and running in
proper sequence, construction conformity with the shop drawings and achieving the target
productivity. Surveyors carry out complete survey work for project construction activities, Sets all
coordinate corners, grid lines, profiles and their recovery. Ensures that operating and control grade
levels are as per the drawings and specification. Monitors earthworks and ensure a systematic sequence
of progress is within specification and quality requirements, Sets and checks the alignment and levels
of all structures, finishes and MEP works are according to the approved shop drawings and ensures that
all surveying instruments are calibrated and checked regularly.

6.6. HSE MANAGER

1. Responsible for the Company's OSH implementation
2. Liaise with Department Managers in implementation of OSH Management System and issues
safety directives accordingly.
3. Monitors, reviews, and advises the Project Manager on OSH policies implementation and
results of the OSH audits.
4. Makes sure OSH roles, responsibilities, policies, plans, and objectives are communicated to
all relevant personnel.
5. Monitors OSH training requirements of personnel and coordinates in arranging internal and
external training.
6. Receives client's latest OSH standards and procedures and advises the Project Manager to
revise Company procedures accordingly, if necessary.
7. Preventing injury to personnel and damage to plant and equipment.
8. Determine the cause of any accident or dangerous occurrence and recommend means of
preventing recurrence.
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9. Promote awareness of injury prevention and damage control to all levels of employees.
10. Supervise the recording and analysis of information on injuries, damage, and loss, assess
accident trends and review overall safety performances.
11. Keep up to date with recommended codes of practices and new safety literature; circulate
information applicable to each level of employee.

6.7. HSE LEAD

1. HSE Lead coordinate with the Project Manager and Report to HSE Manager
2. Prepare all site safety documents / reports and submit to Client / Employer’s HSE
Management.
3. Investigate and advise on any legal requirements affecting safety, health and welfare.
4. Coordinates with the concerned project engineer for performing the task risk assessment for
the project activities as identified.
5. Identify potential hazards on new contracts before and during the course of the works,
notifying the site safety organization of these and any additional fire precautions that may
be required.
6. Participate in the weekly/monthly HSE meeting.
7. Assist accident /incident investigation.
8. Conducts periodical inspection of facilities, machinery, vehicles, equipment, tools, tackle and
firefighting facilities at the project site to ensure that validity of them and to ensure the
compliance with the regulations.
9. Collaborate and advise on any changes in legislation or client procedure to be conducted /
communicated by managing engineer and or supervisor.
10. Monitor the action points at the site project and provides necessary advice to Engineers,
Foreman, and workers during the site inspection.
11. Participates in the appropriate implementation and installation of the safety devices and
equipment at all locations, in coordination with the Project Engineer
12. Prepare all site safety documents / reports and submit to Client / Employer’s HSE
Management.
13. Conducts HSE induction training for all new project staff onsite as needed.
14. Prepare Monthly HSE statistics.

6.8. HSE OFFICER

1. Ensure the pre-task meeting shall be conducted by engineer and or supervisor before
starting the day-to-day activities.
2. Ensure that HSE related documents, procedures, forms, and checklist are in place to ready to
use, including risk assessment.
3. Advise on the prevention of injury to personnel and on the prevention of damage to
property, plant & equipment, and other resources.

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4. Identify potential hazards on new contracts before and during the course of the works,
notifying the site safety organization of these and any additional fire precautions that may
be required.
5. Conduct safety meetings with site personnel and subcontractors.
6. Foster safety awareness in all tradesmen and supervisors
7. Investigate further improvement in existing safe working methods.
8. Investigate and advise on any legal requirements affecting safety, health, and welfare.
9. Ensure provision and use of protective clothing and equipment and its use.
10. Ensure suitability from a safety viewpoint, of new and hired plant and equipment, and
validity of all appropriate test certificates.
11. Determine the causes of any accidents or dangerous occurrences and recommend means of
preventing recurrence.
12. Supervise the recording and analysis of information on injuries, damage, and production loss,
assess accident trends and review overall safety performances.
13. Supervise the recording of all employees’ safety training records.
14. Have absolute power to stop work on site if they consider a dangerous situation exists or
could exist and cannot be remedied immediately.
15. Identify the training need and the competency factor of the site personnel.
16. Conduct training as per program and maintain attendance records.
17. Fully coordinate with internal and external auditors to carry out the audits.
18. Initiate follow-up audit activities in order to verify audits and record the implementation and
effectiveness of corrective and preventive action taken.
19. Report the result of internal site inspections, corrective and preventive actions, and the
overall effectiveness of the system to the HSE Manager, with a copy to concerned head of
the section.
20. To conduct site safety induction.
21. Set a personal example.

6.9. NURSE/FIRST AID STAFF

1. Giving assistance in case of accidents.
2. Instituting, filling-in and updating a sanitary file for each employee.
3. Co-operating with site Project Manager and HSE Lead for the implementation procedures for
worker’s safety and health.
4. Inspecting first aid facilities
5. Verifying the food hygiene and cleanliness in construction site
6. Informing timely site HSE Lead concerning cases of epidemic infection or poisoning
7. Frequent site visits to brief workers at site on current weather conditions and its health
hazards

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7. RESOURCES
7.1. Manpower:
1. Project Manager 1. Supervisors
2. Construction Manager 2. Site Foremen
3. Site Engineer 3. Skilled workers
4. QAQC Engineer / Inspector 4. General Workers
5. Safety in charge

7.2. Tools, Plants and EQUIPMENT:

1. Surveying Instruments 3. Dozer, Grader, Rolling compactor.
 GPS 4. Personnel Protective Equipment.
 Total station 5. Dumper Trucks.
 Auto level 6. Water Tankers
 Surveying Staff 7. Hydraulic Crane, Boom Loader (Forklift),
 Measuring tapes, etc. Mobile Crane.
2. Earthwork Equipment (Excavator, 8. Hand Tools
JCB & Dump trucks etc.)

7.3. Materials:
All materials used on site have to be approved prior to start any work. The following list is a
summary of key materials to be used for the activities.
1. Approved load bearing material 5. Safety barriers
2. Approved Subgrade 6. Traffic cones
3. Selected Excavated material/ 7. Grade stakes
borrow material. 8. Emergency Kits
4. Warning Tapes

8. PROCEDURE
8.1. Survey of Site

8.2. Setting Out

1. Setting Out will be made from the initial/Principal survey control points and as per approved
drawings. The exact layout of the excavation pit will be made considering the working space,
necessary slopes etc. And will be marked by the survey equipment.
2. Verify the detail of excavation according to the latest Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings
before starting the work. Conduct the survey. Verify coordinates and mark the location and
the limits of the area to be excavated.
3. Determine the depth of the excavation from the existing ground taking reference from the
latest IFC drawing. Always for levels benchmarks to be followed.

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4. Coordinate with other disciplines involved, verify any existing service/ utilities by manual
excavation with proper PTW.
5. All excavation and preparation of formation will be carried out to comply with the
requirements of the approved Inspection test Plan, which in turn reflects the testing
requirements of Contract Specification.

8.3. Clearing & Grubbing

1. Prior to any earth works the construction area including areas for temporary construction
and diversion roads shall be cleared from all dead tree stumps, brushes roots etc. The above
will be achieved by grader that will use its back ripper to scarify the existing soil, the ripper
will be inserted to a depth of 30cm to ensure that all roots and hedges are removed.
2. Ensure all existing structures, foundations, etc. as captured above shall be entirely
demolished, removed, transported and disposed of, to a debris yard or designated area or as
approved by Employer’s Representative. For demolishing existing structures / foundations,
Employer’s Representative’s approval shall be obtained.
3. The removed material shall be collected and removed from site in accordance to the
requirements of contract specification and material salvaged shall be moved and placed in
accordance to the direction of the Employer’s Representative.

8.4. Grading
1. Earth filled areas not within routes shall be well graded and finished as per Project
specification and Employer’s Representative requirement.
2. Newly graded areas shall be protected against traffic and erosion.
3. All surplus soil and waste materials shall be removed and disposed of, to designated locations
as approved by Employer’s Representative.

8.5. Excavation Work:

1. Prior to excavation existing utilities are identified from drawings and trial pits done to verify
them inside the work area. (Refer approved method of statement for trial pit, Ref.No: BAS-
OTK-CPS-MS-001)
2. The excavation of Roads, Service corridors, parking area & landscaping areas shall be carried
out by dozers / graders / excavators as per requirement, loaders, and dump-trucks as
indicated previously in Section 5.0 – Plant & Equipment
3. Set up barricades and signboards around the area to prevent unwanted personnel from
entering the excavation site.
4. Unknown underground installation shall be informed to the PM during excavation and further
proceeding shall be as per PM instruction.
5. Watering prior to excavation may be applied to the existing surface to eliminate dust. Water
will be in accordance with Contract Specification. The dozer will make the first run and cut
roughly to the proposed formation levels pushing material in one direction. The excavated
materials are immediately loaded into dump trucks and transported into approved stockpile
areas where they will be separated for testing.

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6. Where the excavation site is close to the existing structures, sufficient shoring and bracing
system shall be planned and approved by the Employer’s Representative.
7. Any existing service if exposed during excavation will be clearly marked, protected, and
properly supported during all activities, the protection being carried out in accordance with
the requirements of the relevant utility’s agency.
8. Excavate up to the desired level, width and length as required to conform to the latest IFC
drawing. The vertical tolerance shall be as per specification.
9. If the area does not permit the stockpiling of excavated materials, transport and store the
excavated materials to a designated stockpile area.
10. Remove and replace with compacted structural fill, any sort of contaminated soil, if any,
found at excavation bottom.
11. Over excavation shall be backfilled & compacted layer by layer properly as per project
specification.

8.6. Stacking/Disposal of Excavated Materials and Stockpile

1. Borrowed fill material shall be from on-site or off-site sources as per approved by Employer’s
Representative.
2. The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring material obtained from excavation or borrow
area complies with project requirements.
3. The excavated soil shall be stacked at site for further use. All unwanted materials/ big size
boulders shall be removed with the permission of the Employer’s Representative. It will be
stacked sufficiently away from the edge of excavation so as not to cause a collapse of the
sides of the excavated pit. Balance excavated materials will be disposed simultaneously to
the approved tip along with excavation by using dump truck at any time.

8.7. Backfilling
1. Backfilling works can be divided into two categories. Load bearing fills at pedestrian and roads
area and non-load bearing fills at service corridors and green areas, all fills will be placed in
150mm layers Maximum. All testing materials will be followed by AASHTO, ASTM or other
approved test procedure.
2. The materials to be used for fill will be originated from the excavated materials taken from
designated areas and approved by the Employer’s Representative. The filling material will be
mixed with water, complying with the contract specifications, and prepared in the stockpile
area to the optimum moisture content. Then it will be transported to site via dump trucks
where it will be spread and leveled by graders and compacted initially by steel drum roller.
3. Scarifying and Pre-wetting of the existing or excavated surface is essential as it increases the
bonding between the layers. Non-potable water used for such purposes will be tested and
will conform to the requirements as per Project Specifications. Any such source will be
approved by the Employer’s Representative prior to use.

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8.8. Compaction
1. The grade checkers will then check levels by dip checking and mark the cut or fill required. It
is preferred after initial compaction to cut rather than fill to avoid any separation between
the added fill and the compacted layer. The grader will have a second and third run (if
required) accompanied by the steel roller till levels are reached. The finished surface will be
moistened, not dampened, and compacted with a roller compactor to have a better cohesive
layer and achieve the required compaction. Additional layers of fill material will be placed in
the same method as described above, until the desired elevation has been achieved. Dry
density testing and CBR testing (if necessary) will be performed in accordance with Project
Specifications and approved QA/QC Plan.
2. The backfill material will be thoroughly compacted in layers not exceeding 150mm thickness
to achieve a density of at least 95% of the laboratory maximum dry density, in accordance
with the above Project Specifications.
3. Inspection Request to be submitted for Employer’s Representative’s approval for each layer.
4. In areas of fill, the SE will verify that no visible voids are formed within the fill. If necessary,
materials will be mixed to ensure an overall grading which will not result in visible voids being
present in the fill.

9. HSEW REQUIREMENTS
9.1. Health Safety Requirements:
1. Activities covered in this method statement shall be carried out in strict compliance with
the requirements of the approved Project HSEW Plan.
2. Job briefing / Toolbox Talk shall be conducted by concerned Charge hand/ Foreman before
starting activity.
3. Special care shall be taken for working in confined space as instructed by the Safety
Engineer.
4. Attention will be given to ensure that the safety of all devices is being used for the job.
5. Experienced workers shall be deployed for operation of all types of machine and tools.
6. All the required PPEs such as helmet, safety goggles, hand gloves, overall, safety shoes and
ear plugs shall be used by involved workers.
7. Proper supervision shall be ensured to monitor the work.
8. Appropriate Safety guidelines must be adhered to during all stages of construction activity.
9. Manual Handling training shall be conducted.
10. First aid facilities shall be provided with provision of First Aider/ Male Nurse
11. Accident / incidents will be reported immediately followed by a written report within 24
hours of the occurrence as per site accident / incident reporting procedures.
12. Proper escape routes in case of evacuation shall all be designated, marked, and notified to
all personnel.
13. Work area shall be barricaded as applicable and necessary.
14. Required safety sign boards shall be placed in the area.
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15. ADM waste management system to be followed.

16. Access and egress to trench shall be done. Ensure proper coordination with other disciplines
so that all relevant personnel are aware of the requirements. Ensure that a relevant permit
to work is obtained from the appropriate civil contractor, if required.
17. Ensure that the work area is safe and that all constraints on operations have been identified
and necessary precautions have been taken.
18. Welfare Facilities such as drinking water, rest area/ toilets.
19. Safety requirements and precautions, please refer to the approved RA.

9.2. Emergency Procedure

To facilitate the reporting of emergency situations the safety in-charge/Engineer shall arrange
for the following emergency procedure and telephone numbers to be displayed on site and
updated regularly:
Step-1: If a person is injured/need medical assistance, remove the injured person from
where danger still exists and get first aid, do not leave the injured person until help
arrives.
Step-2: For major injuries and incidents, call emergency service required and give location
and nature of emergency.
 HSE Officer
 CM
 PM
 Police - 999
 Ambulance - 998
 Civil Defense (Fire) - 997

9.3. Environmental Requirements:

1. All applicable government requirements and regulations pertaining to environmental
protection and pollution shall be identified and adhered to.
2. Good housekeeping should be followed at all times to prevent the occurrence of accidents
and consequent injuries.
3. Horse playing at site is not allowed under any circumstance to prevent accidents and
injuries.

9.4. Housekeeping
1. Housekeeping of the site will be done in accordance with DMT and OSHAD procedures and
also in accordance with the project safety manual.
2.

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10. RECORDS
1. Work inspection request approvals.
2. Test reports

11. DISTRIBUTION
Copies of this Method Statement shall be circulated to the following for Information & action.
1. Project Manager. 5. HSE officer.
2. Construction Manager 6. Supervisors
3. Site Engineer. 7. Foremen.
4. QC Engineer / Inspector.

12. ATTACHMENTS
1. Inspection Test Plan
2. Checklist
3. Risk Assessment.
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Project CLIENT

PROJECT TITLE: PORJECT: Design & Build E 70 Midfield Terminal -Landscape works DATE OF ISSUE 10/05/2023

ACTIVITIES: Risk Assessment – Earthworks REVISION NO. 00

CAUSE OF
SI NO ACTIVITY HAZARD/ HAZARD CONSEQUEN RISK RISK RISK RECOMMENDED CONTROL MEASURE RISK RISK RISK Responsible
ASPECT AND CE/ EVALU RATIN LEVEL EVALU RATI LEVEL
CONDITION IMPACT ATION G ATION NG
THAT DEVELOP
THE HAZARD

P S P*S (H/M/ P S P*S (H/M

L) /L)
1 Execution • Workers unaware • Improper • Fine 4 4 16 E • Obtain PTW from the relevant authorities prior to 1 3 3 L Technical
without of existing hazard planning • Violation start of work engineer
NOC/Permits • Lack of • Legal actions • Ensure NOC is obtained from concerned authority. Project
Manager
resources • Work • Tool box talk should be conducted by the
• Lack of stoppage • Foreman/Job Performer prior to start of work
knowledge
• Urgency to
finish
2 Preparatory • Unfamiliar with • Unauthorized • Physical 3 3 9 H • Work area to be visually inspected for any hazard, 1 3 3 L Surveyor
works the work area personnel on injuries adjacent activity or unusual condition by supervisor. Engineer
and nature of site • Serious • Pre-task briefing to be conducted daily to brief the
work • Use of injuries workforce on the task and hazards using RA.
• Struck by moving damaged • Supervisor to check adherence to PPE.
vehicles equipment • Supervisor to arrange the placement of tools, materials
• Hazards not and equipment to avoid slips, trips and falls
identified • Supervisor to ensure that all tools have been inspected
• Personnel not and color coded / tag to ensure that the PMV
inducted department inspected them prior to use.
• Inadequate • Site Engineer to inspect the work area prior to the Task
supervision for adequate access, excavation sloping and shoring
where required in adherence to permit to work.

E= Extreme Risk, H= High Risk, M = Medium Risk, L = Low Risk, A = Acceptable Risk Page 1 of 11
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PROJECT TITLE: PORJECT: Design & Build E 70 Midfield Terminal -Landscape works DATE OF ISSUE 10/05/2023

ACTIVITIES: Risk Assessment – Earthworks REVISION NO. 00

3 Personnel • Unfamiliar with • Lack of • Physical 3 3 9 H • Sites induction course to all personnel. 1 3 3 L Logistic FM
Mobilization the work area information Injuries • TBT regarding the procedure, hazards and risk to be Engineer
and nature of about the work conducted prior to start of work.
work procedures and • New personnel to be identified and briefed on the task
related hazards and responsibilities.
• Minimum PPE must be worn at all times and specific
PPE should be provided and use.

4 Survey and • Manual Handling • Improper • Personnel 3 3 9 H • Site will be inspected thoroughly to ensure a safe 1 3 3 L Surveyor
setting out (operation of handling of Injury/ working environment. Engineer
works hand tools and survey Fatality • No unauthorized entry. Basic PPE including footwear to
survey instruments • Health issues be worn full time on site.
instrument) and working in • All existing survey pegs will be identified properly and
installing open area. protected site, Use of basic PPE (helmet, shoes,
(pounding into • Ignore moving reflective jacket and glass) mandatory.
the ground of vehicle working • HSE Induction, pre-task safety talk.
survey markers, near • Use vehicle to transport surveying instruments for long
Dust, distance.
• Working near to • Adopt good manual handling techniques.
moving vehicle • Survey markers will be driven to the ground with
and machines painted wooden pegs or steel survey rebar with rebar
• Exposure to caps, flags will be avoided.
adverse weather • Hand and eye protection will be worn while driving the
condition. survey markers.
• Use of dust mask and safety glasses.
• Regular dust suppression for dust control.
• Close Supervision.
• No working close to moving machines.
• Exclusion zones by provide barricades I cones.
• Post look-out / banksman.
• Adequate rest work interval breaks.
• Stop work in case of heavy wind, move workers to safe
place.

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5 Plant and • Struck by moving • Activity not • Personal 4 4 16 E • TBT conducted before start of work 1 4 4 M Foreman
equipment plant and supervised Injury • Activity to be supervised at all times Engineer
equipment • Flagman/ • Serious • Certified plant and operator with valid TPI certificate Operator
• Caught in signal man Injury • All drivers and operators with adequate training Flagman
between does not • Damage to • Flagman / signal man to be present to control
• Collision present to property movement of plant and equipment and personnel
• Turn over guide • Load to be tie-in securely
• Failure of load operators / • Area to be cordoned off
drivers
• Overloading
• Unsecured load
• Area not
isolated from
6 Working • Employee hit by  Employee in Personnel 4 4 16 E • Close Supervision for the work activates 1 3 3 L Foreman
adjacent to heavy equipment vicinity to injury • Banks man to be availed for equipment’s for equipment Engineer
vehicular traffic • During the road heavy reversing, each equipment must be fitted with reverse
works equipment alarm flashing light and fire extinguisher
Man-machine • Safety training and toolbox talk to include all active safety
interface measures and emergency procedure.
• Equipment to be inspected before starting the job
• Labors are not allowed to stay too close to equipment’s
• Specific PPE include suitable safety Shoes and high
visibility vest must be worn
• Speed limit on site must be followed
7 Loading and • Manual handling • Use of • Physical 4 4 16 E • Worker should be trained on manual handling procedure 1 4 4 M Logistic
offloading of • Unauthorized use defective injuries + working gloves shall be provided to personnel activity, Site
equipment and of equipment’s equipment s • Serious adequate supervision to be provided Engineer
materials • Loading and for loading and injury • TBT shall be conducted on daily basis prior to start of the
offloading offloading • Damage to activity
• Incorrect purposes property • Only authorized licensed and 3rd party trained personnel
slinging/ragging • Unauthorized • Vehicles turn shall be allowed to operate equipment for unloading and
technique personnel over materials
• Unstable or inside lifting Material • Only third-party certificatied equipment shall be used for
unstable ground area and the loading and off-loading of materials and equipment
surface equipment shall be inspected before use
• Pinch points fall off

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• Unexpected from • Loading and offloading area shall be isolated, barricaded
moment of transport shall be erected to prevent unauthorized personnel from
load vehicle entering
• Equipment • Tag line shall be used to control load during loading and
overloading offloading activity
 Miscommunic • Electronic loads indicator and load chart shall be used at
ation during all times. Weight of material or equipment shall be
work established prior loading and offloading of materials and
equipment.
• Only one rigger (experienced and third party certified)
shall give signal to equipment operator to avoid
miscommunication
• Only experienced and third-party certified rigger shall
perform slinging and rigger technique for all loading and
off-loading activity
• Ground surface must be inspected to ensure sufficient
compaction to operate any lifting equipment. Plan the
travel path and ensure route is clear of obstructions.
• Personnel shall keep their hands and other body pinch
point areas; adequate supervision shall be provided
during the loading and offloading activity
8 Excavate trial  Trench • Open Personal 4 4 16 E • Use blunt excavation tools at all times, use of pick-axe not 1 4 4 M Foreman
by manual Collapse excavation / injury or permitted Engineer
means  Damage to any excavation damage to • Water lance/ jet wash unit to be used to excavate and remove
service being for road equipment permitted
excavated. crossing • Water lance/ jet wash unit to be used to excavate and remove
materials closed to electric cable, hand excavation tools not to
 Damage to • Not identifying
touch the extremal sheath of the cable due to risk of scratching.
other existing underground
• Verify that trial hole doesn’t clash with known existing services
services services • Sweep the area using cable detecting tools before breaking
• Vehicle personnel • Uses of sharp ground.
to fall into tools or • Ensure trials pits excavated at places specified in the relevant
excavation mechanical plans.
devices for • Visual check surrounding area prior to commencing excavation
excavation

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9 Mechanical • Fall of  Open Personal 4 4 16 E • Only qualified and experienced employees to be used 1 4 4 M Foreman
Excavation / personnel excavation injury and during the work. training for personal. Engineer
trench into the and damage to • Tool box talks and regular training for personal. Operator
excavation excavation equipment • Excavation works shall be carried out and controlled
• Fall of for road with Permit to Work system, Method Statement and
equipment crossing excavation project procedure and activity risk
into assessment if the excavation is deeper than
excavation 1.2meter. The excavation it will be properly
• Fall of spoil protected against by sloping or benching; where
into required shoring will be use.
excavation • Spoil material kept at least 2 meters away, proper
• Collapse of access and egress, used daily inspection checklist and
excavation physical barriers is used to alert operators of heavy
from weight equipment and other workers at the work site of the
of earth edge of an excavation.
• Collapse of • Excavation in loose earth or sand to be stepped out
excavation or shored.
from weight • Excavation to be checked by qualified employee at
of adjacent work start and finish
vehicle • Erections to be barricaded and warning signs posted.
• Vehicle driven • No equipment to be lain within 1 meter of the trench
into edge
excavation • Spoil to be kept at least 1.5 meters from the trench
• Collapse of edge.
excavation • No vehicles to be positioned adjacent to the
 Physical injury excavation edge.
due to • Warning signs and notices to be posted to prevent
proximity of entry into the area by unauthorized vehicles
plant • Lighting required for excavation left open overnight
in public areas.
• The plant will be operated by trained and authorized
personnel
• Banks men will be used to control the backfilling
operation in to prevent plant working to close to the
excavation edge.

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• Unauthorized personnel will be excluded from areas
where the backfilling of excavations is taking place.
• A survey of the area will be Carried out to Assess risks
to any adjacent structures and/or utilities that may
exist Operators will be briefed on any identified
potential hazards
• NOC to be obtained from Area Authority before
starting the works.
• Underground Services to be marked.
• Trial Pit in different place by manual digging only.
• For the protection of Cable and pipe calibrated
detectors to be used.
• Excavation deeper than 1.2 meters shall be start
sloping, benching or shoring if required.
• Access and Egress to be provided and to be sufficient.
• Dewatering System to be provided to prevent flood
water.
• Proper PPE to be worn.
• Site HSEW inspection to include all excavation
activities

10 Backfilling work • Mechanical • Lack of training • Damage to 4 3 12 H • Activity will be always under close supervision 1 3 3 L Foreman
Failure of • Lack of property • Drivers /operators to inspect and report any defects Engineer
equipment. supervision • Physical found in their vehicles and equipment 's Operator
Flagman
• Overturning of • Failure to injury • Unloading area to be leveled and compacted.
vehicles. inspect and • Serious • Work area to be cordon off to prevent unauthorized
• Damage to report Injury entry.
existing utilities • Defects of Illness • Competent Banks man / flagman with clean solid yellow
• Dust exposures vehicles or or green high visibility vest and
• Hand tools equipment • Suitable flashers and reflectors to be installed at site.
• Absence of • Unlevelled • Dust suppression to be carried out prior to start work
barricading and ground and as required.
safety signages • No flagman / • Close supervision required while working near the live
• Absence of flag banksman to utilities.
• Inclement direct trailers • Adequate safety signages / boards to be installed at
weather site.

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 Low • All mandatory PPE to be worn by workers while
visibility working at site.
due to dust

11 Compaction • Vibration • Lack of • Personnel 3 3 9 H • Reduce exposure time, 1 3 3 L Foreman

• Noise inspection of Injury • Job Rotation, Engineer
• Unguarded tools before • Proper Awareness and Trainings
• Tools use. • Proper compaction machine is recommended along with
• Personal injury • incompetent competent operator,
due to use the operator • Use the correct the tool for the job.
incorrect/unsafe • Use of • Regular inspection of tools.
Use of homemade • Protect the sharp edges of tools that are to be stored or
machineries/ tools carried.
tools • Inadequate • Renew wooden handles that are split.
training, • Keep hammer head tightly wedged on their shafts.
instruction & • Never allow any employee to prepare tool at workplace.
supervision, • All employees should be properly instructed the safe
• Bad condition work procedure of all hand tools.
of hand tools, • Adequate monitoring shall be implemented to prevent
• Operating the preparation of homemade tools.
Procedures. • Use Proper PPE
12 Use of Hand • Misuse of tools • Improper use  Personnel 3 3 9 H • All Employees will be undertaking a TBT training 1 3 3 L Foreman
tools • Improper of the tools Injury course leading to Hazards and risks related to hand Engineer
maintenance • Lack of tools
• Sharp edges maintenance • Employees informed of requirement to provide all
• Lack of hand tools in a safe condition
knowledge • Pre-operation Hand tools inspection
• Inadequate • Damaged/defective tools to be taken out of use
resources immediately
e.g. PPE • Workers to be instructed by joining instructions to
use all necessary PPE (gloves, safety shoes, safety
helmets, safety glasses/goggles)
• Carry out periodic visual inspections throughout
competition, defective tools to be removed
immediately.

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13 Weather • Dust, Heavy wind, • Heavy wind • Uneasiness, 3 3 9 H • Awareness training shall be given to all personnel 1 3 3 L Site FM
condition and sandstorms can cause breathing • Personnel to avoid working in storm and windy condition. Engineer
site environment • Heat Stress eruption of problem, • Sprinkle water for dust suppression.
dust, sand, and eye injuries, • Ensure emergency vehicle available at site.
Working under accumulation poor • Personnel to wear dusk mask as and when required
direct sunlight • Employees visibility, • Provided water cooler and rest shelter as required
exposed to lack of • Acclimatization for new personnel or personnel coming
heat stability from vacation
• Dehydration during lifting • Dress for the conditions lightweight, loose clothing is best
• Hot working and manual avoid layering clothing underneath coverall
environment handling of • Sufficient cold drinking water and other supplement for
loads dehydration will be available on job site.
• Personnel to have a well balance diet avoiding heavy and
fatty foods
• Personnel avoid caffeine and alcohol the night before
and during the day
• Water breaks at least every 20-30 minutes
• Intermittent breaks or rotation of personnel to be
implemented
• Shaded areas will be provided for short breaks
• Work stop during summer break time as mandated by
law
• Engineers and Forman to monitor their team for
symptoms of heat related illness.
• Personnel to stop activity and inform Foreman if he feels
something is wrong with his physical condition
• First aider available on site
• Emergency vehicle will be available on site.
14 Emergency • Inadequate • Lack of • Death / 3 3 9 H • First-aid box and trained first aider onsite. 1 3 3 L Engineer
Preparedness emergency consultation extensive • Emergency response should be in accordance with the HSEW Officer
response and loss project emergency response plan. Construction
Manager
arrangements. • Emergency contact number will be posted at site.
• Poor Emergency contact numbers are available with the HSE
communication Plan.
• Communication by mobile

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15 Site welfare • Inadequate • Lack of • Environment 3 3 9 H • Portable toilet and periodical cleaning. 1 3 3 L Foreman
facilities maintenance of management al pollution • Site shade, drinking water availability and sealed. Engineer
maintenance welfare facilities commitment • Health • First-aid box and trained First-aider. Admin
Construction
towards effects
Manager
welfare
facilities
16 Waste • Unhygienic • Waste is • Environment 3 3 9 H • Bins to contain trashes, no food waste / left over onsite. 1 3 3 L Foreman
Management conditions. disposed of in al pollution. Eating only at designated approved area. Engineer
• Lack of identified un- authorized • Health • Food waste to be removed every day. Work debris. Logistic
Construction
area for storage location that effects Excess material to be removed.
Manager
& segregation can cause Outbreak of • Waste segregation and disposal practices.
• Ineffective problem epidemic • Communication on the MSDS.
clearing. Fine • Emergency response for storage of hazardous waste.
• Un-identifications • Biological waste (medical waste) are not allowed to
of hazardous litter collected and maintained in sealed container and
chemicals. disposed of properly.
• Waste • Minimization of waste generation encourages waste
minimization segregation at source, recycle reuse and/or utilize in an
program is not environmentally friendly manner.
available • Municipality licensed approved waste transporter to be
used.
17 Housekeeping • Tripping hazard • Improper • Slips and 3 3 9 H • Housekeeping on daily basis. 1 3 3 L All
• Fire hazard arrangement of trips • Fire Extinguisher to be provided on site.
materials • Personnel • Skips/ drums to be provided to dispose debris.
Injury • Food waste should be removed from site on daily
basis

18 Extended hours • Stress and • Poor • Irritabilit 3 4 12 H • All extended hours shift should be well planned and 1 4 4 M PM
work fatigue planning y and developed and evaluated CM
• Tiredness • Poor mood • Consultation between employees and management is Engineer
• Lack of estimation swings essential HSE
attentiveness • Lack of • Disturbe • Decision should be made after the working party
• Concentration manpower d eating consultation
problem • Lack of pattern • Sufficient arrangement to be done prior the start of
• Lack of focus resources • Increase shift e.g., food, water, transportation, and a
• Eating disorder • rate of competent supervision
Accident

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and • Emergency services to be in place in case of
incident emergency
• Anger • Sufficient information of extended hours to be
• Mental provided to the working team.
health • Sufficient lighting to be provided in case of
• Physical dark/night.
health • Ensure the workers’ health condition is in favor of
extended hours by asking health related questions
• Nature of work to be considered in case activity is
high risk, it must be carried out during early shift.
• Do not exceed more than MOHRE recommended
working hours

RISK MATRIX
SEVERITY (CONSEQUENCE)
PROBABILITY
Insignificant (1) Minor (2) Moderate (3) Major (4) Catastrophic (5)
Rare (1) 1 2 3 4 5
Possible (2) 2 4 6 8 10
Likely (3) 3 6 9 12 15
Often (4) 4 8 12 16 20

Frequent (5) 5 10 15 20 25

absolutely unacceptable high

15 - 25 Extreme Risk (E) activity should not proceed in current form
unacceptable high
8 – 12 High Risk (H) activity should be modified to include remedial planning and
action and be subject to detailed HSE assessment
acceptable but must be manage at ALARP
4–6 Moderate Risk (M) activity can operate subject to management and/or modification
acceptable w/o required further action
1-3 Low Risk (L) no action required unless escalation of risk is possible

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Date: Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved by:

21..03.2024 Renjith Premachandran Technical Engineer

HSEW Lead Project Manager

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