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Method statement for RBL1220 CHK Project, Excavation

EXCAVATION AND LATERAL SUPPORT WORKS FOR THE CABLE LANDING

STATION DEVELOPMENT AT RBL 1220, CHUNG HOM KOK, HONG KONG

Method Statement for Pipe Pile

CONTENTS

1. Introduction
2. Construction Works
2.1 Preparation Works
2.2 Working Procedures
2.2.1 Pipe Piling
2.2.2 Grout Curtain
2.2.3 Kicker
2.3 Submission and Record
3. Plant & Materials
4. Health and Safety
3.1 Manpower
3.2 Equipment
3.3 Safe Lifting Procedure
5. Environment Protection

Appendices
Appendix A - ELS Layout Plan

Appendix B - Inspection and Testing Plan (ITP)

Appendix C - Template of Boring Record Form

Appendix D - Plant Catalogue

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1 INTRODUCTION

This method statement describes the details and sequence for the excavation works.

2 CONSTRUCTION WORKS

2.1 Preparation Works

i) Before commencement of excavation works, monitoring check points shall be installed

around the site.

ii) Site Safety Induction should be carried out before commencement of work.

iii) Setting out of wailing level shall be marked on site for inspection before

commencement.

iv) Make sure the entrance and exit gates are clear of obstructions.

2.2 Working Procedures

2.2.1 Excavation

Step 1: Setting out for wailing level and the coordinates shall refer to ELS layout plan
attached in Appendix A.

Step 2: During excavation, all unused utilities. Foundation of building and underground
structures and soft material shall be removed. Any void after removing
underground structures should be backfilled with mass concrete or compacted fill
as agreed by the AP/RSE/RGE to the proposed excavation level.

Step 3: All existing utilities shall be identified and reported to the AP/RSE/RGE prior to
the commencement of construction diversion is required if considered necessary.

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 Take necessary precautions to prevent damage to existing drains and services
encountered in and around the excavation.

Step 4: All materials excavated from the site that is not reused in the works shall be
removed. Inform the AP/RSE/RGE of the proposed dumping areas and take
responsibility for planning for disposal of these material.

Step 5: No undermining of existing structure is allowed. Contractor should carry out

checking carefully prior the excavation commences. If there is a potential to
undermine the existing structures. The contractor should cease work and report
the AP/RSE/RGE.

Step 6: Neatly trim the face of excavation.

Step 7: Carry out excavation to the lines, level, dimensions and slope specified.

Step 8: When excavating, start digging until the first temporary wailing level is reached,
the welding process of that wailing should be completed first, and then inspected.
Only after completion can excavation proceed to the second wailing level to
ensure that the excavation process is carried out without affecting public facilities.

Step 10: Excavate in such a manner that suitable material is kept separate and store in
temporary spoil heaps, where required for use in the works without contamination
by unsuitable material or deterioration. Where in the opinion of the
AP/RSE/RGE, suitable material has become contaminated by unsuitable material
or allowed to deteriorate, this material shall be removed from site and replaced
with suitable imported material at the contractor’s expense.

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 2.3 Submission and Record

i) Inspection form should be submitted by Contractor before works commencement.

ii) Laboratory testing report.

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3 PLANT & MATERIALS

Item Description Quantity

1 Crawler Crane 1 nos.

2 Excavator 3 nos.
3 Sedimentation Tank 1 no.
4 Wastewater Treatment Plant 1 nos.
5 Electric Generator 2 nos.

4 HEALTH AND SAFETY

4.1 Manpower
i) All Personnel will complete the Construction Industry Safety Training Certificate

(Green Card).

ii) All workers will undergo a safety induction course before the commencement of works

on site.

iii) Pre-work briefing will be provided before commencement of work.

iv) The appropriate PPE shall be worn.

v) All workers working at height are to be equipped with full-body type safety harness

with suitable lanyards and secure anchorage for the attachment of safety harnesses.

4.2 Equipment
i) The emergency contact list will be displayed near the gate.

ii) The protection barrier will be provided during the works.

iii) An effective ventilation system shall be provided to keep the air quality in the working

area at an acceptable level.

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 iv) All lifting gear including lifting clamp should be tested and thoroughly examinated by

RPE.

v) All machine, equipment and lifting gear shall be checked by site safety team.

vi) The design of lifting eye should be certified by Independent Checking Engineer.

vii) Spare lifting gears shall be provided to prevent inappropriate equipment were used.

4.3 Safe Lifting Procedures

i) Rigger or Signalman should be fenced off the lifting area and make sure no one stay

inside the lifting zone prior to lifting commence.

ii) The Plant operator should verify the instruction on lifting operation before taking

action.

iii) Lifting Clamp or Lifting Eye should be used to lifting circular hollow and steel

reinforcement.

iv) The Rigger or Signalman should keep well communication with the plant operator by

using walkie-talkie and signal.

v) During lifting, in order to prevent the swing of the object, a 3-4m long tagline shall be

attached to the lifting object and controlled by Rigger or Signalman.

vi) Prior to lifting operation, the balance conditions shall be checked at about 0.5m above

ground.

vii) Rigger or Signalman must stop the work if any abnormal operation is observed.

Material storage zone should be set up and fenced off. During lifting operation, only

Rigger or Signalman stays inside the storage zone to help processing lifting.

viii) A color coding system shall be adopted on all lifting gears such as wire ropes and

slings, etc. The color system is Blue (Jan – Mar), Yellow (Apr – Jun), Green (Jul –

Sep) and Orange (Oct – Dec).

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5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

i) Sump pit will be set up at suitable location to collect the fluid and pump to settlement
tanks prior to discharging to the drainage system during pile installation.

ii) All cement bags and grout bags will be placed in the disposal bin on site.

iii) Emission generated by mechanical plant shall be monitored and controlled.

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 Appendix A
Piling Layout Plan

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 Appendix B
Inspection and Testing Plan (ITP)

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 Project: EXCAVATION AND LATERAL SUPPORT WORKS FOR THE CABLE LANDING STATION
DEVELOPMENT AT RBL 1220, CHUNG HOM KOK, HONG KONG

Inspection and Test Plan for Pipe pile

Activit Activity Inspection Test Requirements Control Documents Inspection / Verifying
y No. Verification Documents /
Test or Frequency Code / Spec. / Acceptance Criteria Contractor Enginee Demonstrated
Inspection Drawings etc. r Evidence
Performed
Approval Refer to ELS layout
1 Welding Test Visual Randomly C H Inspection Form
Drawings plan
Survey Check Approval Refer to ELS layout
2 Final Excavation Level Randomly C H Inspection Form
& Visual Drawings plan

C - Control Point
W - Witness
H - Hold Point

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 Appendix G
Plant Catalogue
(As listed or equivalent)

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