CLIENT SUPERVISION DESIGN MAIN CONTRACTOR

CONSULTANT CONSULTANT

GALFAR AL MISNAD
GULF CONSULTING
QATAR UNIVERSITY TBM ENGINEERING &
GROUP
CONTRACTING WLL

CONTRACT NUMBER:
A/10/2023
PROJECT TITLE:
DESIGN & BUILD NEW SUBSTATION ALTERNATIVE TO THE EXISTING
SUBSTATION NO.1794 AT QATAR UNIVERSITY

DOCUMENT TITLE:
METHOD STATEMENT FOR CONCRETE DUCT BANK CONSTRUCTION & MANHOLE
CONSTRUCTION (FOR UTILITY TIE-IN)

30/05/2023 0 ISSUED FOR COMMENTS

SPJ MNK PDB
PREPARED CHECKED APPROVED APPROVED
BY BY BY BY
DATE Rev REVISION DESCRIPTION (GALFAR) (GALFAR) (GALFAR) QATAR
UNIVERSITY

DOCUMENT NO GA/QU/MS/CIV/008 SHEET 01 OF 14

 METHOD STATEMENT FOR CONCRETE DUCT
BANK CONSTRUCTION & MANHOLE
CONSTRUCTION (FOR UTILITY TIE-IN)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

NO DESCRIPTION SHEET
1 INTRODUCTION 03
2 PURPOSE 03

3 SCOPE OF WORKS 03

4 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS 03

5 PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENTS 03

6 WORK METHDOLOGY 04

7 HEALTH AND SAFETY 06

8 ATTACHMENTS 06

ATTACHMENT

1 RISK ASSESSMENT 07

2 TDP – PROPOSED DUCT BANK LOCATION 13

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 METHOD STATEMENT FOR CONCRETE DUCT
BANK CONSTRUCTION & MANHOLE
CONSTRUCTION (FOR UTILITY TIE-IN)

1. INTRODUCTION

This Method Statement provides Information on the methodology to be followed during the duct bank
and manhole construction activity for the project “Design & Construction Execution of New
Electrical Power Station Alternative of Electrical Power Station No-1794 At Qatar University”.

2. PURPOSE

The purpose of this method statement is to ensure that duct bank & manhole construction and related
activities are executed in accordance with the contract requirements, hazards are analyzed, safety
procedures implemented, all quality assurance / control activities are conducted in a systematic manner,
works inspected and documented.

3. SCOPE OF WORKS

This method statement covers detailed methodology to be adopted in the construction duct bank and
manhole construction for utility tie-in.

4. DEFENITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

CLIENT : Qatar University (QU)

QCS : Qatar Construction Specification 2014
CONTRACTOR : Galfar AlMisnad E&C WLL
PROJECT : Design & Construction Execution Of new Electrical Power
Station Alternative of Electrical Power Station No-1794 at
Qatar University

5. PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENTS

5.1 Personnel:
1. Charge hand,
2 . Helpers
3. Labors
4. Operators
5. Engineer
6. HSE Personnel
7. Steel Fixer
8. Carpenter

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BANK CONSTRUCTION & MANHOLE
CONSTRUCTION (FOR UTILITY TIE-IN)

5.2 Field Equipment:

1. Hand Tools
2. Concrete mixers / Transit mixer
3. Concrete testing tools & Equipment’s
4. Water tanker
5. Backhoe Loader/JCB / Excavator
6. Asphalt cutter
7. Portable Generator
8. Concrete vibrators
9. Power Tools
10. Roller compactors / plate compactors / trench Roller/ Tandem Roller / Pneumatic type roller
11. Concrete
12. UPVC sleeves
13. Reinforcement
14. Dune sand
15. Cable tile
16. Warning tape
17. Asphalt mixer
18. Diamond Cutter and Jack Hammer
19. Dump Truck
20. Pre-heater
21. Skid Steer Loader

6. WORK METHDOLOGY (PROCEDURE)

General

• Permit Requirements: Before commencing any work, all permits as required shall be obtained,
all permits shall be identified and logged on a register.
• Survey work – Implementation of the coordinates at the proposed utility routes and duct bank
locations based on the drawings. & documents.
• TDP - Road crossing duct bank location partially /Fully Traffic diversion prior to the Duct bank
construction.
• Plant & Equipment: All the required plants and equipment will be deployed as required.
• Traffic Management: Traffic arrangements will be made with the assistance of HSE personnel.
• Before commencing the work required permits shall be obtained from the concerned authority.
• Prior to the start of work a traffic diversion plan need to be implemented at the proposed duct
bank location.
• On completion of traffic diversion works and apparatus shall be removed, and land affected
shall be reinstated its original conditions.
• All existing traffic movements will be diverted via the temporary diversion for the duration of
the TDP period.

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BANK CONSTRUCTION & MANHOLE
CONSTRUCTION (FOR UTILITY TIE-IN)

Duct Bank Construction

• After establishment of TDP, the outline of the asphaltic to be removed shall be cut in clean,
straight lines with a power-driven saw to a depth equal to the depth of the existing asphalt before
removing the surfacing.
• Before the start of excavation, the hard/soft landscaping had to be removed, as required.
• The road will be excavated with a front-end loader, backhoe or Excavator, to be required depth.
• The required number of PVC pipes to be installed.
• Reinforcement and shuttering for concrete pouring to be done. Minimum 150mm concrete to
be provided from the PVC pipe to concrete edge.
• For concrete poring ensure Concrete delivered at site within the specified time/interval and
ensure uninterrupted supply of concrete, so as to avoid cold joint.
• At road paving area, the concrete shall be poured up to the bottom level of asphalt (i.e. top level
of base layer).
• The asphalt road to be reinstated with prime coat, binder coat, tack coat and wearing course.
• Hard / Soft landscaping to be reinstated after completion of backfilling and duct bank
construction.

Manhole Construction

• The pit is excavated to its required depth to receive the concrete base for the construction of the
manhole. The base shall be adequate is size to receive the external concrete surround to the
manhole.
• The position of the manhole shall be checked to avoid misalignment of pipes down and up
stream of the manhole.
• Shoring to the pit shall be provided if the pit measured from the top edge is more than 1.5m.
• The required rebar and formwork to be erected and cast the base and allow the concrete to set
for the next day, to complete the chamber wall and slab reinforcement and formwork.
• Before concrete poring ensure the required PVC, pipes are installed at the correct level.
• After concrete curing period remove the inside formwork and provide benching at the bottom
of manhole.
• The surrounding area of manhole to be backfilling layer by layer (150mm thick).

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BANK CONSTRUCTION & MANHOLE
CONSTRUCTION (FOR UTILITY TIE-IN)

• Above PVC pipe, 200 mm thick dune sand to be laid and settled with water.

7. HEALTH AND SAFETY:

• Galfar is committed to providing all site staff appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
an, as a minimum, all staff will wear hard hat, hi-visibility vest safety goggles and safety
boots/shoes.
• Additional PPE, such as coveralls, safety harness, gloves, etc. will be provided if specifically
required for a particular job.
• The HSE officer will ensure that the HSE plans are communicated to the work force and will
be regularly monitored so that they are fully adhered to by the site personnel. Furthermore, the
Safety Engineer will appoint a dedicated HSE officer who report to him. HSE reports will be
submitted on a daily basis. For details refer to our submitted HSE plan.
• All precautions during the stages of work shall be done under the direction and monitored by a
competent HSE officer as per HSE plan.
• The area in which workers are exposed to danger shall be guarded by barriers and warning tapes
as a warning of danger. Barriers and barricades left after dark on or close to roadways will be
properly equipped with flashing lights.
• Workers must be required to wear hard hats and those exposed in vehicular traffic shall wear a
warning vest marked with or made of reflectorized or high visibility material at all the times as
an additional safeguard.
And to carry out regular housekeeping, maintaining a clean and safe working place.

8. ATTACHMENTS
• Risk Assessment
• TDP – Proposed Duct Bank Location

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ATTACHMENT

1) RISK ASSESSMENT
 RISK ASSESSMENT
PROJECT TITLE:
DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION EXECUTION OF NEW ELECTRICAL POWER STATION ALTERNATIVE OF ELECTRICAL POWER STATION NO-1794

DOCUMENT TITLE:
DUCT BANK CONSTRUCTION & MANHOLE CONSTRUCTION FOR UTILITY TIE-IN

5 4 3 2 1 Evaluation Points Severity Factors Probability Factors Abbreviation

40-20 High Risk 8: Fatality, Permanent Disability 5: Extremely High E.P: Evaluation Points
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6 19-12 Medium Risk 6: Serious Injury (LD>30 days) 4: Highly Probable S: Severity Factor

4 11-5 Low Risk 4: Major Injury (30>LD>4 days) 3: Probable P: Probability Factor
2 4-1 Negligible 2: Minor Injury (4>LD>1 day) 2: Rare T: Total Points
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1: No Lost time Injury 1: Very Rare LD: Lost Workdays

Target
Risk E.P
Work Item Risk Foreseen during Work Risk Reduction Measures E.P Responsible
SxP=T
SxP=T person
> Applicable QU- PTW shall be obtained prior to
start of the job
1. Permit to work > Work execution without PTW 4x2=8 >All required supplementary certificates / 2x1=2
Site engineer/
documents to be attached to the PTW and be
Supervisor
available on site.

>Unauthorized entry
>Adequate barricading and proper signage shall be
2. Unauthorized access > Non – familiar with site rules and
4x3=12 provided at the site. 2x1=2 Site engineer/
to work area regulations.
>Ensure adequate barricade around working area Supervisor
> Un-secured area.
>Strictly compliance with procedures of work.

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>Conduct Safety Toolbox Talk prior start of work.
> All workers to be wearing site applicable PPE.
> Hand tools and equipment to be inspected daily.
> Awareness of personnel on proper manual
handling technique Site charge hand
> Use of mechanical means as necessary
> Finger and Hand Injury > Observed the six point lift technique
>Eye / face injury - Look at the load
> Slip trip and fall - Foot position.
3. Use of Hand Tools 4x2=8 2x1=2
> Back pain - Bend knees / back straight (natural
> Improper Handling
position)
- Test the load / firm grip / head up
- Lift with the legs / load close
- Put down with care

> Obtain appropriate permits from respective

officials for diversions
> Ensure banksman deployed with wearing
reflector jacket &flags to give signal for on coming
traffics
> In appropriate permits
> Provide adequate traffic sign boards to alert the
> Banks man absence
traffics &pedestrians Site engineer/
> Inadequate signs
4. Road Diversions 4x3=12 > Ensure the warning lights ,blinkers and other 2x2=4 Supervisor
> Accidentally falling of vehicle /pedestrian
signage in place before commencing the cutting
into excavation
activity
>Provide hard barricade around the excavation and
display appropriate warning boards
>Provide blinker lights around the excavation and
diversion to get warning for vehicles and
pedestrians at night

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> Protect with appropriate supports /sleeves
> Damage to underground services
> Deploy banks man /flagman to control the traffic
> Traffic congestion due to facilities
> Ensure the cutting blade covered by built in
5. Track road / asphalt > Manual handling of the asphalt cutting
shield Site engineer/
road cutting and machine-cut / hit injury 4x3=12 2x2=4
> Spray water to suppress the dust site supervisor
diversion > Accumulation of waste
> Clear accumulate debris on daily basis to avoid
Dust Generation ,falling hazards
slip, trip, fall hazards

> Re-confirm the location of underground facilities

> Damage to underground facilities
> Keep hands/legs at safe distance from pinch
> Injury caused by contact with Machinery Site engineer/
points
6. Excavation Work > Buried by collapsing soil 4x4=16 2x1=2 Supervisor &
> Provide proper gradient & soil storage
> Fall into excavation HSE
> Provide barricade around excavation
> Fire or intoxication by Gases
> Obtain Work Permit & take gas test if applicable
> Compact & level the ground before storing
/setting the poles.
> Ensure the Ground is free from all kind of
> Uneven ground level obstacles.
> Topple due to loose soil > Provide stoppers both sides
> Blocking the existing ways or services > Poles to be Barricaded with warning tapes and
> Lack of knowledge display sign boards to aware the traffics& keep Site engineer/
7. Installation of
Slip, Trip Hazard 2x3=6 safe distance from existing services 2x1=2 Supervisor &
PVC duct pipe > Un-authorized entry > Walkways shall be clear from unnecessary tools HSE
> Defective tool and materials
> Hand injury >Working area shall barricaded properly
> Tools shall be free from any damage on the cords
and are properly operating with handle
> Only competent or skilled worker shall use the
electrical power tools
Site engineer/
8. Reinforcement > Falls from Height during assembly
2x2=4 > Provide safe work surfaces & access by ladder 2x1=2 Supervisor &
Work
HSE
> Accidently Contact to the Skin > Use appropriate PPE Site engineer/
9. Concreting > sprinkling cement mixture over body 4x3=12 > Use signal man while heavy vehicle movement 2x2=4 Supervisor &
> Congested area for vehicle parking / no >Area to be checked and use signal man HSE
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banks man >Provide safe access & platform
Vehicle Collapse due to Loose soil >Bend over or protect projections
> Injury to foot by misstep or projection >Fix securely & ensure by securing to structure
> Injury from poorly fixed concrete pump >Do not point nozzle at personnel
hoses
> Struck by splashing concrete
>Conducting tool box talk regarding the hazard and
the work scope.
>Dust accumulation, >Proper housekeeping shall be maintained on the
11. Backfilling with
>Environmental pollution site.
compaction by both Site Supervisor
>Slips / Trip and fall 4x2=8 >Manage with two or three peoples while 2x1=2
manual and
mechanical means >Body stress and Fatigue compacting
>Muscular strain >Ensuring dust mask and others suitable PPE are
worn.
>While compaction area should be barricaded.
> Get the victim to a shady area.
> Immerse the victim in cool water
>Sponge the person with cool water, or if
humidity is low, wrap the victim in a cool place.
>Wet sheet and fan him
>An extremely high body temperature >Monitor body temperature and continue cooling
>Red, hot and dry skin (no seating) efforts until the body temperature drops to 380C.
>Rapid, strong pulse. >If emergency medical personnel are delayed, call
>Throbbing headache the clinic emergency room for further instructions.
12. Heat Stress >Dizziness 4x3=12 >Get medical assistance as soon as possible. 2x1=2 Site HSE
>Nausea >Drink cool non- alcoholic beverages.
>Confusion. >Rest
>Unconsciousness. >Take a cool shower, bath or sponge bath
>Heavy work.(structural steel >Seek an air-conditioned environment.
>Wear light weight clothing.
>Provide water & ice stations for dispensing.
>Provide water stations at designated areas.
>Provide heat stress information and Poster the
high traffic volume areas and notice boards
> Trip, stumble or foot puncture > Keep area clean daily & weekly, remove debris
13.House keeping 4x3=12 2x1=2
& Store materials tidily and safely
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> Inconvenience, disturbance and general >Place material in orderly manner.
untidiness >Keep work location and access safe.
>Unwanted Materials >Immediate disposal of all unwanted materials left
> Slips, Trips on the establishment site
>Removal of unwanted equipment’s as soon as job Site HSE
is completed
>Awareness of personnel in all potential slip / trip
hazards
Keep access / egress clear at all times

PREPARED BY APPROVED BY

Name : Abdul Sattar Khan (HSE) Name : Bopanna P D. (Project Leader)

Signature : Signature :

Date : 30-05-2023 Date : 30-05-2023

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2) TDP – PROPOSED DUCT BANK LOCATION