Excavation, Earthwork and Filling Method Statement

WORK PROCEDURE

BY:
SUBJECT:
QA/QC ENGINEER
APPROVED BY:
EXCAVATION, EARTHWORK AND FILLING
QEHS MANAGER
ACTION VERIFY
1. SCOPE

This procedure provides a standardised framework for the control of excavation,

earthwork and filling to ensure compliance with conditions of contract
and contract specifications.

2. PROCEDURE

.1 All excavation, earthwork and filling will be carried out in accordance with the
specification detailed in the project contract documentation. In any circumstances
where specifications are not provided or they are in any way incomplete, the
matter shall be referred back to consultant for additional information.

.2 Method Statement Project Manager

A method statement will be prepared and approved where deemed necessary, Project Manager Method
and may include: Statement

i) Site plan showing the location of spoil heaps for temporary storage
and if appropriate permanent storage area.

ii) Type of plant and equipment to be used.

iii) Means for keeping excavations free of water.

iv) Method of trench supports.

v) Method and sequence of excavation to ensure that no damage is

caused to adjoining structures and property. If there is potential for
damage to adjoining structures and property, the type of preventative
measures should be indicated.
 vi) Temporary support arrangement of adjacent structures and services
passing through the site.

vii) Method of compacting fill and testing procedure.

1. Health and Safety requirements.

2. Any other special requirements.

.3 Existing Utilities

1. Liaise with all public utility companies e.g. water, electricity, telephone
sewerage and surface water etc. to ensure that all the available
information on the location of utilities and underground services through
and adjacent to the site of the excavation is obtained.

ii) Ensure that utilities and underground services are located on site
using markings, which are clearly visible. Ensure those plant operators Drawing/
Project Manager
and operatives involved with the activity are fully aware of the location of
the various utilities and underground services and their respective depths. N.O.C.
Project Engineer
iii) Where deemed necessary, excavate trial holes to establish the Markings
Project Engineer
precise location and depth of services.
Trial Holes
Site Engr./
iv) Plant operators must be aware of overhead cables. Use height
control indicators where necessary. Survey
Surveyor
.4 Site Survey and Grid of Levels Approval to
Project Manager
Tip
Prior to commencement of any excavation work, a level survey will be carried out
to confirm the information included on the contract drawings and to provide an
accurate record of existing ground levels for the calculation of quantities.

.5 Disposal of Surplus Excavated Material

Prior to any surplus excavated material being removed from the site,
documentary evidence of “approval to tip” must be obtained beforehand from the
relevant government/municipal departments and the owner of the land where the
material is to be tipped.
.6 Adjoining Structures and Property

Prior to the commencement of excavation work, a detailed dilapidation survey will

be undertaken to record the existing condition of the adjoining structures and
property. Where necessary the survey may include photographic records.
 This survey should be carried out in co-ordination with and involving the
participation of the Consultant’s representative and the representative of the
owners/occupiers of the adjacent property.

.7 Excavation Work Dilapidation

Const. Manager
1. Excavation shall be allowed to progress to the designed formation level Survey
less 50mm (unless specified otherwise). The remaining 50mm shall be Project Engineer
carried out by further careful excavation to avoid disturbing the formation Survey
level. QA/QC
Inspection
1. After reaching the designed formation level, Consultant’s representative Project Request
shall be requested in writing to inspect and approve the formation prior to Engineer/
the commencement of any subsequent activities. Method
Site Safety Statement
iii) Great care shall be taken to minimise noise, vibration and dust
pollution, which can cause nuisance and damage, particularly if the site is Project Method
located in a built-up area. Engineer/Site Statement
Safety
iv) Sides of all excavations should be properly supported using an Inspection
appropriate method as detailed in the Method Statement. QA/QC Request

.8 Filling Project Engineer Source

Documents
1. Prior to commencement of filling, the Consultant’s representative shall be Project Engineer
requested in writing to inspect and approve the fill starting level. Method
Statement
ii) Filling shall be carried out using approved materials in accordance
with the specification which can either be selected from the material on
site or imported from selected and approved sources.
iii) Filling shall be carried out as per approved method and as per the
contract specification.