METHOD STATEMENT FOR GOLF CART
PATH UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL
CROSSING DUCTS
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Submission should be after Materials approval, just for review.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
1.
General……………………………………………………………………………………………… 3
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Purpose ............................................................................................................................................... 3
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Scope .................................................................................................................................................. 3
4.
Terms & Definitions........................................................................................................................... 3
5.
Responsibilities ................................................................................................................................. 3
5.1 Project Manager ......................................................................................................................... 3
5.2 Golf Course Construction Manager …………………………………………………………...3
5.3 QA/QC Manager ………………………………………………………………………………3
5.4 HSE Manager…………………………………………………………………………………..3
5.5 Site Engineer .............................................................................................................................. 3
5.6 Site Supervisor ........................................................................................................................... 4
5.7 Procurement QC Engineer.......................................................................................................... 4
5.8 QC Inspector .............................................................................................................................. 4
5.9 Safety Supervisor………………………………………………………………………………4
5.10 Safety Officer ........ ………………………………………………………………………….….5
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Equipment, Tools, and Manpower.................................................................................................. 5
6.1 Equipment & Tools .................................................................................................................... 5
6.2 Manpower.....................................................................................................................................
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Personnel Qualification ...................................................................................................................... 6
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Methodology ..................................................................................................................................... 6
8.1 General Requirements ................................................................................................................ 6
8.2 Material Delivery, Inspection, Storage & Handling……………………………………………6
8.3 Installation of Underground Ducts ............................................................................................. 6
8.4 Inspection and Testing................................................................................................................ 6
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Health and Safety ........................................................................................................................... 10
9.1 Safety Training and Emergency procedures............................................................................. 11
9.2 First Aid.................................................................................................................................... 12
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References .................................................................................................................................... 12
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Attachments .................................................................................................................................. 12
1. General:
This document covers all the sequence of the activities for installation of underground UPVC
electrical cart path crossing ducts in trenches with mass concrete encasements for distribution of
power cables at Public Golf Course.
2. Purpose:
This Method Statement is prepared by SALCO for Public Golf Course Project to provide/describe the
method, extend, format and standard of Installation and testing of underground UPVC electrical
ducts for distribution power Cables. The installation procedure shall be in accordance with
recognized installation practices / manufacturers recommendations that are safe & compliant with
project safety plan and safety procedures. The inspection of the installation shall be in accordance
with project quality plan & procedures and an approved inspection & test plan (ITP) for the work.
It aims to demonstrate that SALCO have definite safe system of work for the activity considering all
reasonably foreseeable Health, Safety and Environmental hazards and associated risks.
3. Scope:
The scope of works for this method statement is the installation of underground UPVC electrical
ducts for power cables as described in the specifications/contract documents and drawings for cart
path as per client requirements including the following activities:
• Material Delivery, storage and Handling.
• Materials Inspections.
• installation of underground Ducts.
• Inspections.
4. Terms & Definitions:
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QD
Quality Department
PQP
Project Quality Plan
HSE
Health, Safety & Environment
PPE’s
Personal Protective Equipment
PM
Project Manager
CM
Construction Manager
SE
Site Engineer
QA/QCM Quality Assurance & Quality Control Manager
QCI
Quality Control Inspector
PQCE
Procurement Quality Control Engineer
UPVC
Unplasticised polyvinyl chloride
MS
Method Statement
ITP
Inspection Test Plan
MIR
Material Inspection Request
WIR
Work Inspection Request.
5. Responsibilities:
5.1 Project Manager:
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Ensure that his site team of Engineers, supervisors and Foreman are aware of this Method
Statement and all resources, manpower, material and equipment are available to carry out the
work as planned and without any delay.
The Project Manager is over all responsible for implementations of this Method Statement.
5.2 Golf Course Construction Manager:
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The golf course construction manager shall be responsible for the implementation of this
method of statement during work executions.
To adopt these methodologies of work as a guideline for installations.
Organize the site so that work is carried out to the required specifications with a minimum
risk to men, equipment and materials.
Ensure site Supervisors/ Foreman, Electricians and technicians assigned to do this job are
specialists and well trained.
Ensure availability of required tools/ equipment at site in a good operating condition.
5.3 QA/QC Manager:
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QA/QC Manager shall be responsible for the entire quality assurance, quality control &
inspection records.
To ensure implementations of the approved Project Quality Plan, Schedule Quality
requirements, checks project specific procedures prior to submittal for client approval
ensuring that all consultant inspections and tests, standard requirements have been identified.
The documents are complete wherever necessary and the appropriate inspection and
approved Quality Control Inspector is available at site.
Supervise inspections, reports and the documentation issued by inspectors and collect and
file the required Quality Records, generate all quality related documents & reports necessary
as requested by the client representative/Consultant Engineer.
5.4 HSE Manager:
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The Safety Manager is responsible to check the safety of the site. He must ensure that the
personnel know HSE rules and procedures.
The Safety manager has to check all the necessary HSE regulations.
Supports the Top Management in the HSE Policy and Guidelines issue.
Review and update institutional HSE policies and conduct risk assessments to detect potential
hazards and plan precautionary measures.
Shall conduct the safety induction course to the relevant crew involve in the work.
Monitor and supervise the risk assessment.
Ensure to obtain the necessary permit to work.
Ensure that operatives understand all relevant Site HSE rules and procedures.
Over-see site safety orientations/inductions, tool box talks, safety training certifications, job
site inspections etc coordinate with Project Manager/Construction Manager in all HSE related
matters.
5.5 Site Engineer:
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Site Engineer of the golf course shall be responsible for the executions of the project as per
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schedule and plan.
Maintain records of work done and providing daily progress and man-hours’ report to the
construction manager.
The carrying-out of work and the proper distribution of all the available resources.
Daily progress reports of the works are achieved and coordinated for the future planning.
Incorporate all the QA/QC and Safety requirements as requested by the concerned Engineer.
Responsible to ensure following all safety procedures.
Responsible to control the required materials and consumables.
5.6 Site Supervisor:
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The Site Supervisor shall ensure that foreman, pipe fitters and labors comply with the
requirements of the approved method statement, latest revision of shop drawings, inspection
test plans, safety requirements, availability of all required tools before start of work.
The site supervisor shall Participate during pre-commissioning, verification of test
requirements
5.7 Procurement QC Engineer:
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Procurement quality control engineer is responsible for all of the quality requirements for
the supplied materials and crossed reference to the approved PQP.
After delivery of the materials/equipment procurement QC engineer shall properly check the
equipment Manual before storage for statements and storage instructions which will be
from the manufacturer with the delivery documents.
5.8 QC Inspector:
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Quality Control Inspector shall conduct pre-inspection activity, daily basis comments
rectification before raising work inspection.
verifying the compliance corresponding to the appropriate readiness for the inspection.
Appropriate WIR’s to cover the stages of the ducts installation activities shall be raised.
QD participation is necessary to verify and ensure that the process is satisfactory and in line
with the requirements.
Full inter-active coordination with Site Engineer & Site Supervisor related to on-going and
forecasted activities to ensure coverage of various activities.
Quality Control Inspector shall continue site monitoring of the activities carrying out
surveillance, preventive actions in the process for potential non conformities, corrective
actions to prevent recurring standard violations.
5.9 Safety Supervisor:
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SAFETY Supervisor shall ensure that corrective action is taken without delay.
To conduct tool box meeting stressing to each and every individual in observance of safety
working conditions at all times.
Compliance to safety requirements, i.e. use of proper PPE, to remind everyone to avoid unsafe
practices at the project site.
Heavy Equipment shall be inspected and approved for use in the project by the client.
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This equipment shall undergo for monthly inspection, heavy Equipment operators shall be
certified and approved by the client, to liaise with Field Supervisor ensuring that work is
carried out in accordance with the Project Safety Plan;
Physical Safety of Worker on the Site
Job Safety Analysis at Work
Safety for people pulling cables will be insured by providing adequate platforms.
Ensure that the same worker himself is using them in a proper way, If the worker will be found
not wearing proper PPE, the supervisor will stop him and make sure that he wears it
immediately.
Safety and Environmental Consideration must be ensured that all final installations for cart
path crossing ducts, equipment workers to takes place in a safe manner.
Contractor will consider the suitability of;
 The workers
 Power tools
 The workers must be trained and certified for the job.
 The workers must be healthy.
 The workers must be trained for safe working.
5.10 Safety Officer:
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The Safety Officer is responsible for monitoring and assessing hazardous and unsafe situations
and developing measures to assure personnels safety, participate in planning meetings to
identify any health and safety concerns inherent in the operations daily work plan.
The Safety Officer will correct unsafe acts or conditions through the regular line of authority,
although the Safety Officer may exercise emergency authority to prevent or stop unsafe acts
when immediate action is required,
The Safety Officer shall maintain awareness of active and developing situations.
The Safety Officer should ensure the Site Safety and Health Plan is prepared and implemented.
The Safety Officer ensures there are safety messages in each Incident Action Plan.
5.5 Store Keeper:
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Responsible for overall Store operations in making sure to store the material delivery to the
site and keep it in suitable area that will keep the material in safe from rusty and damage.
6. Equipment, Tools and Manpower:
6.1 Equipment & Tools:
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Surveyor tools & equipment to fix the location of the UPVC Ducts as per the drawing.
Saw Cutter to cut the ducts in required length.
Hand Tools – Wire Cutter, Plier etc. (normal tools).
UPVC Solvent as proposed by manufacturer recommendations.
Bristle Brush (for ducts cleaning).
Portable hand tools.
Electrician hand grinders.
Measuring tapes.
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Setting out markers.
Bobcat for leveling before laying pipes.
6.2 Manpower:
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Construction Manager.
Site Engineer (Electrical).
Site Foreman/Supervisor.
Health & Safety team.
QA/QC team.
Surveyor team.
Duct fitters & required labours.
7. Personnel Qualification:
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All the personnel involved in this project work should have undergone the relevant mandatory
trainings and should have enough experience to carry out the mentioned activities.
All the personnel will be competent for the tasks that they will be carrying out.
8. Methodology:
8.1 General Requirements:
 Prior to installation of Underground Duct, it is essential that following activities are completed or in
progress:
 All personnel must complete a Safety and Environmental induction with relevant training (if
required).
 Temporary fencing installation (if applicable).
 Ensure safe access into working area.
 Installation of safety signs relate to Health and Safety precautions according to the
Specifications.
 Drawing for laying of UPVC Ducts installation locations shall be provided.
 In places (where needed) proper working platform shall be provided.
 All the materials to be used for the relevant works shall be already identified, approved as per
the ITP and available at the work place.
 To check work area is clean and safe.
8.2 Material Delivery, Inspections, Storage and Handling:
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All the delivered materials to site will be inspected by site/QC engineer for any
damages/defects ensured that materials are as per approved material submittal and stored
adequately as per manufacturer recommendations. The damaged/defective materials will be
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rejected and sent back to the supplier.
During the unloading and handling, utmost care shall be taken that the material is not dropped
on to the ground. If mechanical lifting equipment is used, ensure no hooks or chains will be
used in direct contact with the pipe. Deliver ducts to Project site with ends capped.
No materials will be permitted to enter the works location without being inspected on arrival
to the site.
8.3 Installation of Underground Ducts:
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Approved type of UPVC pipes for (Golf Cart Path crossing electrical ducts) use will be ordered
and supplied to site.
The width of the trench for the electrical pipe will be as small as practicable with sides vertical.
Mud, rock and hard spots will be removed from the trench bottom and trim level.
UPVC spacers will be selected for providing minimum duct spacing and concrete cover depths
indicated, while supporting ducts during concreting.
Form duct assembly to required line and level, using duct supports spaced to prevent sagging
of ducts and secured with cords where necessary.
The ducts (pipes) will be installed as indicated on the approved shop drawings and according
to manufacturer’s written instructions.
Join ducts using solvent cement, with manufacturer's recommendations.
Reinforce duct banks where they cross disturbed-earth and where indicated.
Use the walls of the trench to form the side walls of the duct bank where the soil is selfsupporting and concrete envelope can be poured without soil inclusions; otherwise, use
forms.
Provide temporary closure at terminations of ducts that have cables pulled. Seal spare ducts
at terminations. Use sealing compound or something other as per requirements.
General Example of UPVC Ducts in Mass Concrete Encasements
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Provide warning tape or galvanized steel mesh along duct runs at a depth 200 mm below
ground level.
Provide 3 mm galvanized steel wire inside empty ducts, for future pulling of cables.
Underground installed duct in trench will be inspected by consultant before mass concrete
encasements.
Completely seal and will be capped properly with duct endcaps, active or spare.
General Example
8.4 Inspection And Testing:
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Clean ducts with stiff bristle brush pulled through each duct prior to pulling in cables.
Pull brush through full length of ducts.
Correct installations where possible and retest to demonstrate compliance. Remove
and replace defective products and retest.
Steel mandrel or other approved device, diameter equal to 90% of inside diameter of
duct is to be pulled through entire run of duct and is to pass through without getting
stuck.
Clean internal surfaces of manholes, including sump. Remove foreign material.