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MS For Construction of Road Traffic Signs and Markings
MS For Construction of Road Traffic Signs and Markings
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Description
1 Introduction
3 Mobilization
8 Attachments
1. INTRODUCTION
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1.1 General
The Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Causeway provides a link across Sulaibikhat Bay between
Kuwait City and Doha Peninsula. The Causeway is composed of 7.72 km of the marine bridge
and 4.71km of the onshore highway. Marine bridge comprises the West Approach Bridge, Main
Bridge, East Approach Bridge and Shuwaikh Interchange Bridge. Onshore highway comprises the
Entertainment City Interchange, Peninsular Road, and Doha Interchange. Figure 1-1 shows the
project alignment of the Doha Link Project.
This method statement will include the Construction, Quality Control, and HSE Plan and
Procedures for the Construction of Road Traffic Signs and Markings, primarily in compliance
and accordance with Section 7 (Traffic Markings and Signs) of the General Specifications of
Kuwait Roads and Highways (GSKRH), Kuwait Manual on Traffic Control Devices (KMTCD)
Specifications, and to the requirements of the project.
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The construction of the above-described traffic signs and markings shall be in accordance with
the approved final design drawings for construction, approved shop drawings, manufacturer’s
procedures/recommendations where applicable, and to the relevant specifications and
requirements of the Project.
This method statement includes the following scope of works for the Construction of Road Traffic
Signs and Markings:
As to work locations, generally this method statement includes the scope works for the road traffic
signs and markings of the Onshore Highway (e.g. Entertainment City Interchange, Doha
Peninsular Road, and Doha Interchange) and the Marine Bridge (e.g. West Approach Bridge,
Main Bridge and Transition Spans, East Approach Bridge, and Shuwaikh Interchange Bridge).
For further details of the scope of works covered in this method statement, refer to Section 8,
Attachment No. 8-2 (Plans and Drawings) of this method statement.
1.4 References
The following documents shall be referenced and shall form part of this method statement:
General Specifications for Kuwait Roads and Highways (GSKRH), January 2012
Kuwait Manual on Traffic Control Devices (KMTCD), Volume I and Volume 2, 3 rd Edition
August 2012
Particular Specification – Contract RA/214
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Method Statement for Construction of Permanent Asphalt Pavement Works at Onshore Roads
(RA214-32-GEN-CS-MST-000074-A0)
Method Statement for the Construction of Gantry Foundations at Onshore Highway (RA214-
32-GEN-CS-MST-000067-B0)
Method Statement for Construction of Permanent Asphalt Pavement Works at Bridge Decks
(RA214-32-GEN-CS-MST-000083-A1)
Method Statement for the Construction of Gantry Foundation at Onshore Highway (RA214-32-
GEN-CS-MST-000067-B0)
Approved Final Design Drawings and Shop Drawings for Construction
The Contractor intends to organize, deploy, and provide on-site the following key staff and personnel
for the proper management and implementation of the works, in order to achieve the objectives of this
method statement, requirements of the specifications, construction drawings, construction programme
and deliverables of the project.
Responsible for developing, arranging, and managing all construction teams at the project site
necessary to undertake and implement all the construction works/activities including all related
HSE and quality control activities at the project site.
Responsible for the proper implementation of all site execution plans for the timely and
successful completion of all construction works/activities and related HSE and quality control
activities at the project site.
Reports to the Project Manager the status and progress of all construction works/activities and
related issues/concerns that require actions/solutions.
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Reports to the Construction Manager the status and progress of all construction
works/activities and related issues/concerns that require actions/solutions.
Responsible for the coordination and control of all Contractor’s works/activities at the project
site to ensure compliance and conformance with the execution plan, HSE Plan, Quality Plan,
and related project requirements.
Responsible for the proper implementation and management of all Quality Assurance and
Quality Control Plan for all construction works/activities and related project requirements
Responsible for the developing, arranging and managing of the QA/QC Team at the project
site necessary to undertake and implement the QA/QC Plan in coordination with all
construction works/activities undertaken by the construction team.
Responsible for the review/approval of all QA/QC inspection reports,
Nom-Compliance/Conformance (NCR) Reports and Quality Records.
Performs daily inspection activity in accordance, compliance, and conformance with the
requirements of the QA/QC Plan for the project.
Establish and maintain adequate inspection records, including ITP inspection reports as well
as Issue NCRs and verified the corrective actions taken by the construction teams.
Reports to the QA/QC Manager all QA/QC activities works/activities requirements, status,
progress and issues/concerns that requires actions/solutions.
Responsible for the proper implementation and management of all HSE plan for all
construction works/activities and related project requirements.
Responsible for developing, arranging, and managing HSE Teams at the project site
necessary to undertaken by the construction team.
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Particularly for the works, responsible for the review/approval of all HSE inspection reports and
related HSE Records.
Responsible for the preparation of project’s occupational safety and health plan, and its
supporting procedures;
Ensure the full and correct implementation of the project’s occupational health and its
supporting procedures through:
- Daily presence at the operation sites.
- Provide required training and TBT to the project team as planned and where needed.
- Ensure the full implementation of the project environmental and social management plan.
- Participate in the coordination process with the relevant government agencies to ensure
the full and correct implementation of the aforementioned plan.
Closely monitor all HSE inspectors on site and convey all instructions made by HSE Manager.
Check all the PTW (Permit to Work) System is in place for all construction works/activities,
including its documentation, and relevant safety measures/policies to be implemented at the
project site.
Inform the HSE Manager immediately upon the occurrence of accident/incident.
For the organization chart for the Works covered by this method statement, refer to Attachment
No. 8-3.
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3. MOBILIZATION
3.1 Materials
For the Construction of Road Traffic Signs and Markings, the required major materials are
tabulated in Table 3-1 below. Actual requirements shall conform as per approved detail
design drawing for construction, and shop drawings.
Table 3-1: Major Materials for Construction of Road Traffic Signs and Markings
Material Description Specification Estimated Quantity Remarks
Road Traffic Signs Section 7, GSKRH, As per requirements
January 2012 and
KMTCD
Road Markings Section 7, GSKRH, As per requirements
January 2012 and
KMTCD
Rumble Strips Section 7, GSKRH, As per requirements
January 2012 and
KMTCD
Gantry Sign Overhead Section 7, GSKRH, As per requirements
January 2012 and
Structures
KMTCD
For further details of the major materials for the Construction of Road Traffic Signs and
Markings, please refer to Section 8, Attachment No. 8-2 (Plans and Drawings).
3.2 Manpower
The following manpower is planned to be mobilized for the Construction of Traffic Signs and
Markings. The deployment of manpower will be depended on the site requirements for the timely
completion. If required, additional manpower will be mobilized.
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Table 3-2: Manpower Plan for Construction of Road Traffic Signs and Markings
Worker Type
Team or
Description Labor, Remark
Group Site Engineer Total
Skilled
Construction and Installation of
1 2 10 12
Road Traffic Signs
Construction and Installation of
2 2 10 12
Road Traffic Markings
3.3 Equipment
The main equipment required for the Construction of Road Traffic Signs and Markings is listed in
Table 3-3 below.
Table 3-3: Equipment and Tool Plan for Construction of Road Traffic Signs and Markings
Item Description Qty. Remarks
For Road Traffic Sign
1 JCB with Auger 1
Foundations
2 Hydro Crane 1 For Lifting of Materials
For Construction of Gantry Sign
3 Manlift 2
Overhead Structures
4 Pavement Marking Applicator Equipment 1 For Road Traffic Markings
For Construction of Rumble
5 Rumble Strip Machine and Equipment 1
Strips
6 Cargo Truck 1 For Transportation of Materials
The Construction of Road Traffic Signs and Markings will be carried out in the following sequence
below in Figure 4-1 shall be followed.
CONSTRUCTION/INSTALLATION OF
TRAFFIC SIGNS CONSTRUCTION OF RUMBLE STRIPS
CONSTRUCTION/INSTALLATION OF
PAVEMENT MARKINGS
Figure 4-1: Sequence of Major Works/Activities for Construction of Road Traffic Signs and Markings
For the implementation schedule for the Construction of Road Traffic Signs and Markings refer to
Attachment No. 8-6 of this method statement.
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The Contractor shall construct and install all road traffic signs and markings including gantry sign
overhead structures and rumble strips, as shown on the Approved Final Design Drawings and
Shop Drawings for Construction and/or in accordance with the lines and location as directed by
the Consultant/Engineer. The Construction of Road Traffic Signs and Markings shall generally
follow the procedures/specifications of GSKRH, KMTCD, and to the requirements of the Project.
5.2.1.1 Survey and Setting Out of Road Traffic Signs and Markings (Alignment, and
Location)
In accordance with the Approved Final Design Drawings and Shop Drawings for
Construction, the Contractor shall accurately and properly established the
location and alignment of all road traffic signs and markings.
The Contractor shall accordingly in accordance with the project procedures the
mobilization at site of the required equipment, manpower, and materials for the
Construction of Road Traffic Signs and Markings.
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The Construction and Installation of Traffic Signs shall consist of furnishing and installing
reflectorized sign panels, sign supports, and sign support foundations as shown on the
Approved Final Design Drawings and Shop Drawings for Construction, and in accordance
with Clause 704 (Traffic Signs) of GSKRH Specifications, or as directed by the
Consultant/Engineer, and as approved by the Ministry of Interior (MOI) Traffic Department.
The scope of Construction and Installation of Road Traffic Signs includes the
following items but not limited to:
The materials for the construction of foundations, supports and panels shall
conform to the requirements of the following Sections of the GSKRH unless
otherwise specified in Clause 704 (Traffic Signs):
c) The Contractor shall be responsible for the proper elevation, offset, and
effective orientation of all road traffic signs. They shall be erected so that
the face of the sign is vertical and oriented as indicated on the Final
Design Drawings and Shop Drawings for Construction, or as directed by
the Consultant/Engineer/MOI's Traffic Department, to provide the most
effective display for both day and night. All road traffic signs shall be
complete and installed to the satisfaction of the
Consultant/Engineer/MOI's Traffic Department at the time of acceptance
of the Works. Sign faces shall be examined by the Consultant/Engineer
both during conditions of daylight and darkness.
e) The Contractor shall replace, any sign or sign support included in the
Contract which is damaged from any cause whatsoever, including traffic
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for placing foundations for road traffic signs, it shall be replaced with like
material as directed by the Consultant/Engineer.
j) For support posts, the length of the posts for each road traffic sign
shown on the Final Design Drawings and Shop Drawings for
Construction shall be determined by the Contractor before ordering in
order to meet the existing field conditions and to conform to the sign-
mounting heights shown on the Drawings. After fabrication the post and
stub post shall be galvanized in accordance with ASTM A123. All
fabrication shall be completed and ready for assembly before
galvanizing. No punching, drilling, burning, or cutting shall be permitted
after galvanizing. Any part of the post from which the galvanizing has
been damaged in fabrication, transit, or erection or when bare metal is
exposed shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the Consultant/Engineer
by application of galvanizing repair compounds, or by re-galvanizing, as
directed by the Consultant/Engineer.
l) For post installation, the size and number of posts required to support
each road traffic sign panel installation shall be as shown on the Final
Design Drawings and Shop Drawings for Construction. The post or posts
shall be vertical. When two posts support the same panel, they shall be
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erected vertical and parallel with each other with the tops of the posts at
the same height.
m) Structural beam for ground-mounted signs, the size of the steel wide-
flanged beams required to support each sign shall be as shown on the
Final Design Drawings and Shop Drawings for Construction. The
structural steel sign support posts shall be erected in a vertical position
on a previously prepared foundation, with the tops of the posts in each
sign installation even, level with each other, and extending 100 mm
above the top of sign panel. The faces of the supporting posts shall be
flush with the sign throughout the contact areas. Springing or raking of
posts to secure proper alignment will not be permitted.
The scope of Construction and Installation of Road Traffic Markings includes the
following items but not limited to:
The Contractor shall lay out the work in accordance with the
Approved Final Design Drawings and Shop Drawings furnished or as
directed by the Consultant/Engineer. The layout shall include all
necessary operations to place the road traffic markings. Unless
otherwise specified, the Contractor shall establish control points,
satisfactory to the Consultant/Engineer, spaced at intervals that will
ensure accurate location of strips.
Longitudinal lines shall be reasonably straight and the line shall not
deviate more than 50 mm in 100 meters. STOP, crosswalk, and
parking space lines shall not deviate from the dimensions shown on
the drawings more than 2%. Road traffic markings outside these
tolerances shall be removed and re-executed. Removal shall be by
grinding, sandblasting or other method approved by the
Consultant/Engineer.
Cleaning of Pavement for Road Traffic Markings
The road surface shall be thoroughly cleaned of all dirt, grease, oil
moisture and any other material which would affect the bond. This
may be done by mechanical broom or other methods approved by
the Consultant/Engineer.
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The Contractor shall ensure that road traffic markings are protected
from marring after application. Any markings that are marred shall be
removed in accordance with Clause 1802.08.2 of Section 18
(Maintenance and Protection of Traffic) of GSKRH and be replaced
by the Contractor as required.
In general the Construction of Rumble Strips shall be in accordance with the Approved
Final Design Drawings and Shop Drawings for Construction. The procedure set forth in
this section shall apply Rumble Strips required in Onshore Highway and Marine Bridge.
This includes the execution of sub-works (i) Delivery of Gantry Sign Overhead
Structures and Related Assemblies to the Site, (ii) Pre-Assembly of Gantry Sign
Overhead Structures (Mounting and Walkway Brackets Including Collapsible
Safety Railing and Walkway) at the Site Prior to Lifting and Final Positioning.
This includes the execution of sub-works (i) Lifting and Installation of Vertical
Post (Two-Posts or One-Post) (Including the Grouting of Base Plates), (ii)
Lifting and Installation of Mast Arm (Including Field Splice Connections), (iii)
Lifting and Installation of Pre-Assembled Mounting and Walkway Brackets to
the Mast Arm, (iv) Installation of Required Sign Panels, and (v) Installation of
Lantern Mounting Brackets, and Sign Lantern Lighting System.
All material and workmanship shall comply with the requirements in the Outline Construction
Specification of the project and the required inspection and test on site will be carried out in
compliance with the approved ITP, and Inspection and Test Control Procedure.
Results of inspection and test shall be recorded in the approved formats and checked, signed off
by Construction Team’s Site Engineer, QC Personnel/Inspector, and Consultant’s Inspector.
In general, inspection and testing will be carried out in the following order:
In general, tolerances for shall be in accordance with Specification except as otherwise provided
in approved Drawings and Contract Documents.
Per Clause 11.11 of the Particular Specifications, the following tolerances shall be followed for the
bridge railing works.
The Contractor will comply and conform to the Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) requirements
of the project. In general, the execution of the works, the Health and Safety Plan of the project per
Doc. No. RA214-00-HAS-HS-PLN-000002-C0 shall be generally followed. In this section, the
Contractor will specify all HSE measures applicable for the proper and timely completion of the works.
The Contractor aims for an HSE Plan to achieve the following criteria/objectives:
The Contractor shall follow as a minimum the conditions and precautions listed in the project
specifications. The Contractor shall adopt and implement the following health, safety, and
environmental plan for the works.
All staff involved with the project shall be inducted into the safety, health, and environmental
requirements associated with the works.
Only trained personnel with relevant experience shall be allowed to handle machinery or
equipment required for the works.
Appropriate safety sign boards, barriers, lighting, and other safeguards shall be provided as
required by the nature of and location of the works.
All operations shall be carried out in accordance with safety requirements.
All field personnel shall use PPE safety requirements, like safety shoes, helmets, coverall,
goggles and a dust mask.
The contractor shall undertake the following basic important HSE procedures and measures:
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(1) All new staff/workers shall be inducted by the HSE Department and accordingly issued by
basic PPE such as safety helmet, safety glass, safety shoes, safety vest, and safety gloves.
(2) All staff/workers working in a PPE required area shall strictly wear all basic PPE
In addition to the provision of PPE, the following HSE measures shall also be strictly implemented
by the Contractor in order to comply with the HSE Plan criteria/objectives:
(a) For works during night time, sufficient floodlights will be installed in a given work area.
(b) The Daily toolbox meeting shall be conducted before starting every fieldwork.
(c) All personnel shall be familiar with Emergency Response Procedures.
(d) First Aid facilities shall be provided in the workplace and designated areas on the project site.
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(e) Work permits shall be sought and applied for before commencing any works and all workers,
tools, and equipment must have the necessary passes.
(f) Competent Supervision throughout the work.
(g) Risk Assessment shall be conducted. (Refer to Attachment No. 8-1)
(h) Vehicle/equipment movements at the project site shall be properly managed by traffic
supervisor and flagmen.
(i) The Contractor will provide full safety supervision by instituting an area supervisor and a
standby HSE officer on site.
(j) Two-way radio communications system and protocol will be provided.
(k) “No Lone Working Policy” will be implemented by Buddy-buddy System.
The Contractor shall employ adequate HSE Supervisors in the day to day implementation of the
HSE Plan. The HSE Supervisors shall be responsible for the duties and responsibilities:
The Contractor shall implement the needed risk management in order to identify likely or possible
risks, assess their severity or likelihood, and the measures and management required to avoid
and mitigate those identified risks.
For the works, the Contractor shall implement the required risk identification, assessment, and
management.
7.4.1 Risk Identifications
The Contractor has identified the following possible risks (but not limited to) that may pose
to the works:
(a) Traffic accident during mobilization, implementation of the works and demobilization of
equipment and materials;
(b) Accident due to machinery or equipment;
(c) Unforeseen accidents due to improper warning signs and poor lighting;
(d) Accident and injury due to working in confined spaces;
The Contractor shall implement the following procedures in the management of the
identified risks:
During the implementation of works, some of the environmental control protection will be carried
out as instructed in the specification and environmental control plan.
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The resulted types of solid wastes should be collected in a designated temporary solid
waste dumping area. Then, it should be transferred by an authorized contractor to the
designated solid waste dumping site.
During the operation stage of the project facilities, the different types of resulted solid
wastes should be segregated according to its type and collected in proper collection
containers, then transferred through an authorized contractor to the designated solid
waste dumping site.
Also, it is important to implement the Precautionary approach to avoid unnecessary
and prolonged solid waste accumulation at the campsite and in the nearby areas
resulted from the daily operations of the project facilities.
Implement a waste management strategy to ensure that all wastes are properly
managed in accordance with regulatory and KEPA standards from wastes collection,
documentation, disposal, and tracking.
Adequate equipment (drip trays, absorbents, floating booms, pumps etc.) will be
available for the immediate containment and cleanup of any oil spillage from the land
and marine activities.
Workers will be provided with training in the proper use of this equipment.
Ensure no burning of oily wastes.
Meet all legal requirements associated with waste management.
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8. ATTACHMENTS
8.1 Attachments
The following attachments shall form an integral part of this method statement and are mutually
explanatory of each other.
1. General Hazard
1-1 Lifting Accident caused by Injury to 3 4 M a. To make sure all lifting devices are in proper 2 2 L Active Construction
falling object people/worker condition. Manager,
b. To provide signalman. Construction
c. To barricade the lifting area to avoid other people to Engineer, HSE
enter. Manager, HSE
d. To ensure objects to lift is free of loose materials Engineer, HSE
e. To secure all cranes being equipped with the Supervisor, Site
overloading alarm system. Engineer
f. Flagman (banks man) will be used.
g. Lifting objects are to be tied with a long rope during
lifting operations to avoid tumbling by the swing.
1-2 Movement of heavy Accident caused by Injury to 3 4 M a. Workers are careful each other not to enter a blind 2 2 L Active Construction
machinery/vehicle turning of heavy people/worker spot of heavy equipment and work and indicate the Manager,
equipment working area clearly. Construction
b. Whenever heavy equipment needs to be moved, the Engineer, HSE
flagman will guide the movement. Manager, HSE
Engineer, HSE
Supervisor, Site
Engineer
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1-3 Movement of heavy Accident caused by Injury to 4 3 M a. One person should be appointed for signaling work. 2 2 L Active Construction
machinery/vehicle miscommunication people/worker b. All signals should be known to all staff and workers. Manager,
of signal c. Signalman should stay where machine operator can Construction
see his signal. Engineer, HSE
d. Machine operator should not operate when doubtful Manager, HSE
signals are given. Engineer, HSE
Supervisor, Site
Engineer
1-4 Movement of heavy People/worker Injury to 4 3 M a. To provide proper signalman. 2 2 L Active Construction
machinery/vehicle struck/hit by people/worker b. To make sure reverse alarms are in proper condition. Manager,
machine c. When heavy equipment vehicles are expected on Construction
site, safe signboards should be installed to indicate Engineer, HSE
safety requirements. Manager, HSE
Engineer, HSE
Supervisor, Site
Engineer
1-5 Movement of heavy Accident caused Injury to 4 3 M a. When heavy equipment vehicles are expected on 2 2 L Active Construction
machinery/vehicle by traffic inside people/worker site, safe signboards should be installed to indicate Manager,
the construction safety requirements. Construction
site Engineer, HSE
Manager, HSE
Engineer, HSE
Supervisor, Site
Engineer
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1-6 Communication “Strange” situations The damage 3 4 M a. Construction Management to be informed immediately 2 2 L Active Construction
at site during relevant person by radio. Manager,
execution b. Reporting of all important information. Construction
c. Status report and remedial actions to be advised. Engineer, HSE
Manager, HSE
Engineer, HSE
Supervisor, Site
Engineer
2. Working on Nightshift
2-1 Night shift Accident caused by Injury to 3 3 M a. Enough numbers of lighting systems must be 2 2 L Active Construction
not enough lighting people/worker prepared as the backup for sudden malfunction of Manager,
system lighting during night time works. Construction
Engineer, HSE
Manager, HSE
Engineer, HSE
Supervisor, Site
Engineer
2-2 Night shift Poor visibility Injury to 3 3 M a. An adequate level of illumination shall be established 2 2 L Active Construction
people/worker for each work site. Manager,
Property damage b. If required, all the employees at the site should use Construction
clear safety glass during night works. Engineer, HSE
Manager, HSE
Engineer, HSE
Supervisor, Site
Engineer
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Legend:
: Low Risk (1~5) : Medium Risk(6~7) : High Risk(8~10)
PEOPLE
RATING DESCRIPTION
0 No injury or damage to health
Slight injury or health effects (including first aid case and medical treatment case) – Not affecting
1
work performance or causing disability.
Minor injury or health effects – Affecting the work performance, such as restriction of activities
2
(Restricted Work Case). Limited health effects, which are reversible, example: skin irritation.
Major injury or health effects – Affecting the work performance, such as Lost Time Injury, or need to
3 take days to recover (Lost Workday Case). Irreversible health damage without loss of life, examples:
noise-induced hearing loss, chronic back injuries.
ENVIRONMENT
RATING DESCRIPTION
Slight effect – Local environmental damage. Within the fence and within systems. Negligible financial
1
consequences.
Minor effect – Contamination. Damage sufficiently large to affect the environment, but not irreversible. Single
2
exceeding of statutory or prescribed criterion. Single complaint.
Local effect – Limited discharge of known toxicity. Repeated exceeding the statutory or prescribed limit. Affecting
3
neighborhood.
Major effect – Severe environmental damage. The company is required to take extensive measures to restore
4
the contaminated environment to its original state. Extended exceeding the statutory or prescribed limits.
Passive effect –Persistent severe environmental damage or severe nuisance extending over a large area. In
5 terms of commercial or recreational use or nature conservancy, a major economic loss for the company.
Constant, high, exceeding the statutory or prescribed limits.
ASSETS
RATING DESCRIPTION
0 Zero damage
3 Local damage – Partial shutdown (can be restarted but costs up to 100,000 US$)
4 Major damage – Partial operation loss (1-week shutdown costs up to 500,000 US$)
5 Extensive damage – Substantial or total loss of operation (costs in excess of 500,000 US$)
REPUTATION
RATING DESCRIPTION
1 Slight impact – Public awareness may exist, but there is no public concern.
Limited impact – Some local public concern. Some political attention to potentially adverse aspects of company
2
operations.
Considerable impact – Local public concern with attention in local media. Extensive political attention. The
3
adverse stance of government and/or action groups.
National impact – National public concern. Extensive adverse attention in the national media. Regional/national
4
policies with potential restrictive measures and/or impact on the grant of licenses. Mobilization of action groups.
International impact – International public attention. Extensive adverse attention in international media. National /
5 international policies with potentially severe impact on access to new areas, grants of licenses and/or tax
legislation
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All Approved Final Design Drawings for Construction and Shop Drawings for the following location
shall form part of this method statement (where applicable):