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E!CAVATION.

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PURPOSE To establish & maintain a procedure for carrying out excavation at work sites.

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SCOPE This procedure shall be applicable to all types of excavations undertaken by the Company.

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RE"ERENCE !"#$0%0 !"#$100 () *000 + #art,1 DE"INITIONS Company (uddy !uality -ngineer #ro5ect -ngineer 012. 3orkmate. 4ominated !uality -ngineer at )ite. Company designated #ro5ect leader as decided by the 6anagement and assigned with the responsibility of managing the #ro5ect. &ocument & &ata Control. 'nspection & Testing. Code of #ractice for -xcavation & .illing.

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PROCEDURE Responsibility The responsibility for carrying out this 6ethod )tatement shall be that of the #ro5ect -ngineer= unless otherwise specifically mentioned in this procedure. The !uality -ngineer9 #ro5ect -ngineer shall be responsible for inspection & testing.

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Excavation -nsure excavation shall not be carried out which undermines or effects the stability of ad5oining property= buildings= services & paving. 3here such excavation shall not be avoided= ade>uate protection & support is provided in consultation with the Customer. -nsure noise= vibration= dust or other pollution which cause nuisance & damage shall be minimised. -nsure safe provision shall be made for pedestrian= vehicular traffic= when working in or near public highways. -nsure appropriate plant & e>uipment shall only be used= if the following conditions are met+

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?f suitable type for the location & type of work. 'n the charge of a competent operator. 6aintained in good working condition.

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3hile dewatering during excavation 9 from the pit= the following care shall be taken+

-xcavated faces shall not be disturbed. -nsure the stability of other parts of the site or ad5oining property while dewatering. "ny sumps for water collection shall be constructed= clear of the excavations & filled in after completion of the work. #ermanent drains shall not be used for disposal of water from the excavations= unless otherwise directed by the Customer.

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General -xcavation shall be carried out to the lines & levels shown on the drawings and ade>uate working space shall be considerd. )lopes & formation surfaces shall be trimmed true to the re>uired profiles.

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Structures & Foundation The sides of excavation for structures such as basements & foundations shall be ade>uately supported. .urthermore= the sides shall be battered9 left exposed9 externally supported as per site conditions as agreed with the !uality -ngineer and the customer @if re>uiredA. 3here rock is encountered in cuttings= the side slope shall be cut to the lines= levels & slope as per the drawings and ade>uate working space shall be considerd. Supporting The Slopes 7ertical excavations in soft soil shall be supported or battered suitably= if the depth is more than 1200 mm. The decision of angle of batter shall be as per soil conditions= angle of repose= site conditions or as agreed by the !uality -ngineer in addition to the formal approval. The approval shall be taken from the consultant if re>uired. 'f the worker at the bottom of excavation is to work in sitting or lying down position= buddy shall be provided to guard. (uddy shall stand outside the trench & keep the worker in his sight all the time.

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Edges of Excavation -nsure edges of excavation shall be kept clear at all times. The excavated material shall be kept away to avoid overloading the sides= avoiding collapse and preventing loose material falling back in. (uilding materials shall be kept away from excavations= provided to guard vehicles & e>uipment from endangering the excavations. 7ibrating rollers & rock excavators shall not be allowed to work close to excavations.

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Disposal of Excavated Material The excavated material shall be disposed off at areas designated by the Customer 9 8ocal "uthority= as applicable.

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Approval of All Excavations 3hen contractually agreed= keep the records of the Customer approval for levels & formations and bottom of excavations= before covering them or using them for subse>uent construction. 3hen rock is encountered= the Rock Excavation Certificate shall be prepared & signed by Customer= if contractually agreed.

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DOCUMENTATION / RECORDS -xcavation check list C'7'8 !C$.orm, 00 ,019 :-7 0. )urvey :eport C'7'8 !C$.orm, 001,019 :-7 0. Customer 'nstructions. :ecord of (uried )ervices & "llied 3orks @"s,(uilt &rawingsA.

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