KING SALMAN INTERNATIONAL COMPLEX FOR MARITIME INDUSTRIES

AND SERVICES - PACKAGE 4, 5 & 6

MARITIME YARD PROJECT (MYP)

CONSORTIUM of BRANCH OF
SINOHYDRO CORPORATION COMPANY LTD
and
SEPCO ARABIA COMPANY

Document
Contract No. : 6600042823 (IK) SAC-MYP-CT-MS-0019
No.

METHOD STATEMENT FOR DUCT BANKS INSTALLATION WORK

FOR PACKAGE 4,5,6

BI/JO-25-00053-0004, 0005, 0006, 0007

Issued
07 Sept- for George A. Zhao Farhan Santhosh Wang
4 Mohd Shfiat Sheraz Ali [Link]
Sajjad
Amanullah
Augustian
Cao Yan
2020 Approv Buscagan Shujie Yuanhui

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Issued
3
21-Feb- for Umer Zhao Wang
Sheraz Ali [Link]
Farhan Renato Santhosh
Cao Yan
Wang
2020 Approv Farooq Shujie Zhenming Sajjad Harnendez Augustian Yuanhui
al

Issued
2
25-Dec- for
Umer Zhao Wang Farhan Renato Santhosh Wang
2019 Approv Farooq Shujie Zhenming Sheraz Ali [Link]
Sajjad Harnendez Augustian
Cao Yan
Yuanhui
al

Form No. SAC-MYP-DC-TMP-0001 Rev. 4

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1 1-Dec- Issued Umer Zhao Wang
Zhenming
Sheraz Ali [Link] Farhan Renato Santhosh Cao Yan Wang
2019 Farooq Shujie Harnendez Yuanhui
for
Approv Sajjad Augustian
al

Umer Zhao Wang Farhan Renato Santhosh Wang

Issued for Sheraz Ali [Link] Cao Yan
18-Jun- Farooq Shujie Zhenming Sajjad Harnendez Augustian Yuanhui
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2019 Approval CMD HSE
CMD CMD QCM QCM QCM Chief PM
Manager Manager QCS
Engineer Supervisor (P4) (P5) (P6) Engineer (P4/5/6)
(P4/5/6) (P5)
Rev. Date Status Prepared Checked Reviewed Reviewed Checked Reviewed Reviewed Reviewed Verified Approved
by by by by by by by by by by
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Notes: This page is a record of all the revisions contained in this document. All previous issues are hereby
superseded and are to be destroyed.
Rev. Reference
Sr. No. Deleted / Were Added / Changed
No. (Page / Section)
All work shall be performed in accordance to
1 0 Section 1 (Purpose) N/A applicable standards (Local and International).

Contractor to add the following document:

 Specification for Earthworks-RE-621030.
 Overall Underground Composite Layout
2 0 Section 3 (References) N/A Drawings.
 Construction Safety Manual.
 Contractor Site Safety Program.
Contractor to update report accordingly.

Contractor shall include SAEP-148. Further,

3 0 Section 3 (References) N/A Contractor shall include all listed standards on
Sch. B Attachment I of the IK Contract.

SAES-P standard is not applicable in this project,

Contractor shall use only the applicable standard
4 0 Section 3 (References) N/A for this project; SEC, IEC, NEC and etc., to avoid
conflict.

Contractor shall update this section as the

5 0 Section 4.1.11 N/A Telecommunication Duct banks are concrete
encased at all places.

Contractor to provide create section for Backfill

6 0 Section 4.3.3 & 4.5.1 N/A requirements and provide procedures for
underground Duct Bank Installation.

Contractor to ensure that all work permit related to

7 0 Section 4.1.1 N/A work to be perform must be obtain prior to
commencing the work.

Contractor shall assign work permit receiver (if

8 0 Section 4.1.1 N/A applicable).

Contractor to ensure that work area is ready and

9 0 Section 4.1.8 N/A safe to start the work for Duct bank installations

Contractor to ensure that required materials are

10 0 Section 4.1.4 N/A readily available at site as per approved Material
Submittal.

Contractor to ensure that minimum height

11 0 Section 4.1.9 N/A requirements for Duct bank shall be meet.
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12 0 Section 4.1.5 N/A Material to be use shall be inspected and
approved by QA/QC prior to installation.

Form / clearances / permits shall be obtain before

13 0 Section 4.1.2 N/A and after commencing of works.

For trench requirements, Contractor to follow

federal/state/local regulations and ensure that the
following are provided:
 Minimum width of trench (if shoring will be
14 0 Section 4.5 N/A required, additional trench width will be
necessary).
 Excavation of open trenches.
Safety

Contractor to create separate/dedicated sub-

section for the following:
15 0 Section 4.5.1 N/A  Trench Wall.
 Trench Bottom

Contractor to provide all necessary special

considerations including control of unstable soil in
16 0 Section 4.5.1 N/A trench, drains/well points, types of materials,
unstable trench bottom, maximum size of
aggregates, etc.)

SAES-P-104 is not applicable in this project, but if

17 0 General N/A Contractor intend to use SAES-P-104 standard
then, it shall be applied to the entire project.

For concrete duct bank trench, Contractor to

18 0 See MS Title N/A clarify if this is concrete encased duct bank or
precast concrete duct bank.

Contractor to add: in duct banks with rigid steel

conduits, unreinforced non-structural concrete
19 0 Section 4.6 N/A [with min. 28 day design compressive strength of
14 Mpa (2,000 psi)] shall be used.

In duct banks with PVC conduit, under areas with

no traffic, or occasional traffic (including roads
20 0 Section 4.6 N/A with occasional traffic), unreinforced non-
structural concrete as in first paragraph shall be
used.

In duct banks with PVC conduit, under areas with

frequent traffic, such as roads and parking lots
21 0 Section 4.6 N/A inside plants or communities, reinforced concrete
[with minimum 28 day design compressive
strength of 28 Mpa (4,000 psi)] shall be used

Contractor to add: The duct bank shall be installed

22 0 Section 4.6 N/A as straight as possible from fixed point to point.
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23 0 Section 4.1.14 N/A Contractor to coordinate with other utilities for
underground lines in the area of the proposed
trenching layout.

Contractor to create the following missing parts of

the Duct Bank MS report:
24 0 Section 4.3 N/A  Handling (safe handling, unloading, lifting
etc.).
 Storage (including stacking).

Contractor to make clear distinction between

25 0 See Section 2 (Scope) N/A Concrete Encased Duct Banks and Precast Duct
Banks.

For Concrete Encased Underground Duct Banks,

Contractor to provide guidance for:
 Supporting ducts on duct separators
(separator installation, concrete sequence,
pouring concrete, reinforcement, forms, minimum
space between ducts, depths etc.).
26 0 Section 4.7 & 4.8 N/A  Contractor to provide guidance on how to
secure duct separators to the earth and the duct
to prevent floating during concreting.
 Concrete vibration provisions.
 Centerline alignment of the duct bank.
Installation of marking tapes.

Contractor to provide guidance and procedure for

27 0 Section 4.7.19 N/A duct numbering.

Contractor to install plastic plugs in all ducts inside

28 0 Section 4.7.15 N/A sand bedding end termination.

Duct termination into handholes, vaults, pull pits to

29 0 Section 4.7.16 N/A be done by core drill (if they ae not precast).

Contractor to ensure that horizontal

30 0 Section 4.7.6 N/A spacers/intermediate spacers are provided for
both straight and bending sections.

Contractor to ensure that base spacers (to obtain

clearance to base material under the conduit for
31 0 Section 4.7.7
the placement of concrete encasement) is
provided.

All the comments provided for Earthing work are

Incorporated to the
32 0 to be applied to Duct bank installation as
MS applicable.

Contractor to be aware that groundwater level is

very high on site.
33 1 section # 4.5.1 N/A Contractor to confirm that all trench excavations
will be done in the dry and there is no need to
dewater for duct bank installation.
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Contractor’s guidance & procedure for each work
activity has no bearing with responsibilities of
34 1 Section # 6 N/A personnel. These are two separate and
independent requirements and should not be
mixed up. Contractor to develop this section as
advised and list all necessary requirements under
each header.

Saudi Aramco Inspection &Test Plan and Saudi

section # 4.3 & sub
35 1 section 4.3.1
N/A Aramco Inspection Checklist requirements to be
incorporated into this section.

Contractor to update the report with the direction

and guidance provided here for the
36 1 Section 4.8 N/A Instrumentation Duct Banks. Update report
accordingly.

Contractor to provide technical response in point-

section 4.7.5, 4.7.12 & by-point basis as per the original query. Provide
37 1 4.7.13
N/A the appropriate technical response properly linked
to the appropriate subsection of the report.

Contractor needs to develop further the guidance

provided by Company and use the appropriate
38 1 section # 4.7.6. N/A language. This is not a copy and paste exercise.
Update accordingly.

Contractor needs to develop further the guidance

provided by Company and use the appropriate
39 1 section 4.7.7 N/A language. This is not a copy and paste exercise.
Update accordingly.

Contractor to be aware that groundwater level is

very high on site.
40 2 section 4.5.1 N/A Contractor to confirm that all trench excavations
will be done in the dry and there is no need to
dewater for duct bank installation.

Contractor shall observe adequate separation of

duct banks for ELV systems including
telecommunications, paging and alarm system,
41 3 Section 4.1.12 N/A fire alarm circuits and the like as described in
PB4784-0000-CO-DR-37536. Care must be taken
to ensure that circuits are not affected by electrical
interference.

Revisions can be denoted as follows:

a) By a vertical line in the right-hand margin against the revised text.
b) By a triangle symbol.
c) By highlighting the revised text.
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.TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Purpose:.........................................................................................................................7

2 Scope:.............................................................................................................................7

3 References:....................................................................................................................7

4 Procedure:......................................................................................................................8

5 Responsibilities:............................................................................................................21

6 Manpower:....................................................................................................................28

7 Equipment & Tools........................................................................................................29

8 Health, Safety & Environment (HSE):..........................................................................29

9 Attachments:.................................................................................................................30
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1 Purpose:

This document provides the Method Statement for ensure that construction of Duct Banks and
conduit installation for Electrical and communication cables is performed in accordance with good
working practices, is verified and inspected to satisfy the customer drawings and specifications for
the King Salman International Complex for maritime industries and services project. All work shall
be performed in accordance to applicable standards (Local and International).

2 Scope:

This document provides the procedure for the installation of primary conduits and duct banks. This
procedure will meet all the requirements required for the installation of primary conduit in concrete
encased (cast-in) duct banks. All work shall be performed in accordance to applicable standards
(Local and International).

3 References:

Following documents will consider as reference documents.

 IFC Drawings.
 Overall Underground Composite Layout Drawings.
 Project Quality Plan.
 Construction Safety Manual
 Contractor Site Safety Program
 G.I.2.100 – Work Permit System
 Saudi Aramco General Instructions – GI-06-02-2008
 Saudi Aramco Management Guide – 06-002-208
 SAC-MYP-CT-MS-0004: Method Statement for Dewatering Work
 SAEP-148: Mandatory Engineering Standards and Codes For Non-Industrial, Public and
Government Facilities.
 PB4784-0000-CE-DR-33097
 PB4784-0000-CE-DR-33654
 RE-621030: Specification for Earthworks.
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 RE-617055: Instrument Installation & Testing.
 British BS EN 1992 (Eurocode 2): Design of concrete structures.
 SBC 401: Electrical.
 SAES-P-100: Basic Power System Criteria.
 NFPA 70: National Fire Prevention Association.
 NEMA: National Electrical Manufacturer Association.
 NEC: National Electrical Codes
 SEC TES-P-104-05: Cable Installations, Engineering Requirements.

4 Procedure:

4.1 General:

Duct Bank shall consist of PVC conduits encased in concrete under the roads.

1. CONTRACTOR to ensure that all work permit related to work to be perform must be obtain
prior to commencing the work. CONTRACTOR shall assign work permit receiver (if
applicable).
2. Form / clearances / permits shall be obtained before and after commencing of works.
3. Properly Coordinate with the concerned party or main contractor on how the process will be
done with regards to application scheduling and area preparation.
4. Coordinate and confirmation of people at site access. CONTRACTOR to ensure that
required materials are readily available at site as per approved Material Submittal.
5. Material to be use shall be inspected and approved by QA/QC prior to installation.
6. The Method Statement (MS) and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) must be hand over
with the Service Team before the commencement of the work.
7. The Electrical supervisor shall plan and schedule activities for the Installation of duct bank
in coordination with civil supervisor.
8. CONTRACTOR to ensure that work area is ready and safe to start the work for Duct Bank
Installations.
9. Contractor to ensure that minimum height requirements for Duct bank shall be meet.
10. Check if the location is ready for the installation of duct bank for power and
telecommunication. Qualified surveyor shall determine elevation and required level. Duct
Bank Installation shall meet the requirements of the General note on Duct bank & IFC
drawing in Manufactures Instruction.
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11. Telecommunication Duct banks are concrete encased at all places.
12. Contractor shall observe adequate separation of duct banks for ELV systems including
telecommunications, paging and alarm system, fire alarm circuits and the like as described
in PB4784-0000-CO-DR-37536. Care must be taken to ensure that circuits are not
affected by electrical interference.
13. Prepare and check the required safety facilities and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
14. Material for duct bank installation shall be supplied by Aramco approved supplier.
Contractor shall make visual check upon receiving of materials prior to installation. Defected
or damaged items shall be immediately reported, documented & separated from other
materials.
15. Necessary clearance/ coordination shall be done with other trades like civil, mechanical etc.
before proceeding with the duct bank conduit and cable installation work to avoid
overlapping/interference of work execution.
16. Prepare the construction consumable materials, equipment, power source and manpower
especially, grinder and welder are necessary.
17. From procedures and sign off sheets for activity shall be prepared and submitted for review
and approval of the client prior to beginning of any activity.

4.2 Mobilization of Personnel and Equipment:

All heavy equipment and operators shall have Saudi government license and Saudi Aramco
certified. Only inspected vehicles having inspection sticker shall be allowed to work on site. Ensure
PWAS is fitted &functional in all heavy equipment. Operator shall check his vehicle on daily basis.
Flagmen will be assigned to monitor and direct the equipment to prevent them from colliding. All
equipment including Cranes shall have yellow light beacon. All Conduits shall be stored in areas
shaded from direct sunlight.

Duct bank, Manhole shall be free of damage and contamination by fugitive sand or water while in
transit and in store. Contractor to ensure that required materials are readily available at site as per
approved Material Submittal. Packaging and temporary sealing of openings shall be provided and
maintained as needed. Duct bank and Manholes and hand holes stored outdoor sun earth shall be
supported by dry, firm and level soil, suitable for the material weight and lifting equipment involved.
Duct banks, manholes and handholes shall be stored off the ground using suitable battens. Duct
banks , manholes and handholes shall be lifted at identified lifting or supporting points, as shown
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on the manufacture’s shop drawings, and suitable lifting devices. Material to be use shall be
inspected and approved by QA/QC prior to installation.

4.3 Material Handling & Storage:

Material handling, Storage and preservation shall be in accordance with the approved procedure,
Saudi Aramco Inspection and Test Plan, Saudi Aramco Check List and manufacturer’s Instructions.
As per the Saudi Aramco Inspection and Test Plan and Saudi Aramco Check List the following are
the Requirements for Conduit Material Handling and Storage.

4.3.1 Material Handling and Storage:

 Make sure conduit materials are stable when storing or handling. CONTRACTOR shall
utilize suitable lifting equipment for heavy lifts as per SAIC-P-3310.
 Manual handling/lifting of smaller bundles of conduit (i.e., bundles of 10 or less) shall be
applied at a minimum of two points by qualified personnel as per SAIC-P-3310.
 Conduit bundles and accessories packaging shall be checked for damage by store yard
personnel prior to acceptance of shipment, unloading, or loading. No visible shipping or
handling damage as per SAIC-P-3310.
 Shipper and receiving store yard personnel shall be fully aware of manufacturer’s special
handling instructions (if provided on the conduit purchase documents) prior to unloading or
loading as per SAIC-P-3310.
 Manufacturer’s special handling instructions shall be followed as per SAIC-P-3310.
 Transport conduits by methods in accordance manufacturer’s instructions to avoid product
damage; deliver in undamaged condition in manufacturer’s packaging, dry.
 CONTRACTOR shall provide equipment and personnel to handle conduits by methods in
accordance to manufacturer’s instructions to prevent soiling or damage.
 Removal conduit from a stack from the ends of the stock.
 Unloading conduits so that personnel are not exposed to the unsecured load.
 Use taglines when working with conduits.
 Store conduits in a planned and orderly manner that does not endanger employee safety.
Ensure stacks and tiers are stable and stacked to aid safe handling and loading.
 Do not store conduits under power lines or where materials may block egress or emergency
equipment.
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 Conduits shall be stored in a clean, dry and secure location. Especially avoid places where
water might accumulate or where significant dust or dirt is present.
 If such a location is not available, materials shall be stored on pallets or other means to rise
above the floor and possible water level and wrapped in protective plastic sheeting at both
ends of the bundle.
 Observe warning and stacking instructions on packing or shipping materials, equipment
shall be stacked or otherwise stored to prevent damage.
 Arrange deliveries of conduits and accessories in accordance with Construction Progress
Schedule.
 Storage shall be organized with essential information to such as project destination, job tags
or labels for easy reference and access.
 Store conduits and accessories in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, with seals
and labels intact and legible.
 Arrange storage to provide access for inspection at all times. Periodically inspect to assure
conduits are free from damage or deterioration and are maintained under required
conditions.
 Store conduits inside buildings under construction at least 6 feet away from any hoist way
or inside floor openings, and 10 feet away from an exterior wall that does not extend above
the top of the material stored as per NFPA 70 and Manufacturer’s Instructions.

4.4 Work Permit:

CONTRACTOR to ensure that all work permit related to work to be perform must be obtain prior to
commencing the work. Contractor shall assign work permit receiver (if applicable). Ensure that wok
area is ready and safe to start the work for Concrete encased Duct bank Installations. Form
/clearances / permits shall be obtained before and after commencing of work.

4.5 Requirements of Trenches for Concrete Encased Duct Banks:

All the Trenches shall be in accordance with approved IFC drawings, project specifications and
prescribed standards. The requirements of trenches for Power and Telecommunication concrete
encased Duct banks are following. All the duct banks are concrete encased and cast in.

4.5.1 Excavation of Trenches (Power & ELV) Concrete Encased Duct banks:

Power Duct banks:

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Excavation of trenches for power Duct banks shall be in accordance with the approved IFC, project
specifications and prescribed standards.

Depth of Trench:

Below Grade elevation: Minimum depth of trench for concrete-encased ducts banks for power
cables shall be as follow:

 Duct banks under roads and trafficked areas shall be laid at minimum 1000mm to crown in
minimum 100mm surround of granular bedding as per RE-617102 Sec. 3.5. Where the
crossings are required the minimum depth of the trench shall be 1200mm in accordance
with standard drawing RD-616003.
 A reinforced concrete encased duct bank with 150 mm of a total cover measured from top
of the upper conduit, which shall include a minimum of 100 mm of concrete over the upper
conduit.
 Trench width shall be in accordance with the approved IFC drawings.
 Trenches shall be run as straight as possible.

Trench Wall:

 When concrete encasing conduit, the trench walls may be used as a form for the concrete,
provide a minimum thickness of 75 mm of concrete is provided on each side of the conduit
bank.
 Where unstable soil conditions are encountered, these conditions shall be stabilized before
laying the Duct bank. Under drains control the excessive groundwater conditions in
accordance with NEMA TCB 2, Sec 4(a).
 Where required by COMPANY, or by soil conditions, the trench walls shall be adequately
shored in accordance with NEMA TCB 2, Sec 4 (b).

Trench Bottom:

 The trench base shall be smooth and free of any debris that may be detrimental to impede
the positioning of spacers as per NEMA TCB 2, Sec 5 (a).
 Where the trench bottom is rocky, a four-inch layer of compactable bedding material is
required as per NEMA TCB 2, Sec 5 (b).
 Bedding shall be uniformly graded to provide continuous support.
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 Blocking or mounting shall not be used to raise the duct to grade.
 Unstable trench bottoms shall be stabilized. This can be accomplished by over-excavating
and providing a bedding of crushed stone or gravel as per NEMA TCB 2, Sec 5 (f).

Marking and Identification:

The top layer of the concrete of duct banks shall be mixed with red dye. Minimum thickness of red
dye concrete layer is 5 mm.

Backfilling:

 Backfilling and compaction shall comply with the requirements of SAES-A-114 and RE-
621030.
 If sheet piling, timbering or other temporary supports to excavations for structures, pits and
trenches are not to be left in place, the sheet piling, timbering or supports shall be removed
as deposition of fill material proceeds. The supports shall be removed in such a manner that
the stability of the adjacent ground is maintained, and the compacted fill material is not
disturbed.

Concrete Encased ELV Ducts Banks:

Excavation of trenches for Telecommunication Duct Banks shall be in accordance with the
approved IFC drawings, project specifications and prescribed standards. The minimum
requirements are following:

Depth of Trench:

 The depth of trenches shall be in accordance with approved IFC drawings. Duct banks
Under roads and trafficked areas shall be laid at minimum depth of 1000mm to crown in
minimum 100mm surround of granular bedding as per RE-617102 Sec. 3.5.
 Duct banks shall project 500mm beyond kerb lines. Position of duct banks shall be marked
clearly at surface level.
 In traffic areas Telecommunication main conduit sections, placed in roadways and other
traffic areas, shall provide a minimum ground cover of 760mm measured from top of
encasement.
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 In non-traffic areas Telecommunication main conduit sections shall be placed at minimum
depth (cover) of not less than 610mm.
 Trench width will be adjusted to the conduit formation being used as per approved IFC
drawings.

Trench Wall:

 When concrete encasing conduit, the trench walls may be used as a form for the concrete,
provide a minimum thickness of 75 mm of concrete is provided on each side of the conduit
bank.
 Where unstable soil conditions are encountered, these conditions shall be stabilized before
laying the Duct bank. Under drains control the excessive groundwater conditions in
accordance with NEMA TCB 2, Sec 4(a).
 Where required by COMPANY, or by soil conditions, the trench walls shall be adequately
shored in accordance with NEMA TCB 2, Sec 4 (b).

Trench Bottom:

Before receiving conduits, the trench bottom shall be:

 Cleared of rock, rock protrusions and other items that could damage conduits.
 The bottom of trenches shall be smooth and level and void of any items that could deform
or damage the conduit.

Protection from Water and Weather:

 Dewatering of trenches shall be in accordance with SAC-MYP-CT-MS-0032.

 Dewatering of the trenches shall be in based on the Geotechnical Investigations and
Approved Dewatering Method (Documents Number is given Section 3 as reference).
 Based on Geotechnical Investigations, the ground water has been reported at 1.5 – 2.0
meters below the existing ground level.
 Trenches after excavation shall be kept free from water and shall be protected from damage
due to water and from exposure to weather conditions which may affect the trenches.
 Surface shall be maintained in a stable condition and shall be formed to shed water and to
prevent ponding.
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 The CONTRACTOR shall place and maintain in good condition temporary fences,
guardrails, barricades, lights, shoring, bracing, and other protective measures required for
the safety of personnel and the premises.
 When any excavation or trench reaches a depth of 1.2 m or when soil banks are greater
than 1.5 m, shoring shall be sloped or benched as per Saudi Aramco Safety Management
Guide 006-002-2008.

Draining Conduit Sections:

Conduit sections should be constructed so that they drain towards the Main Holes where practical.
Grade the trench so that it has a fall of at least 75mm in 60m towards the lower MH or from the
high point (or midpoint if in a reasonably level area) of the section towards both Main Holes.

Backfilling :

 Backfilling and compaction shall comply with the requirements of SAES-A-114 and RE-
621030.
 If sheet piling, timbering or other temporary supports to excavations for structures, pits and
trenches are not to be left in place, the sheet piling, timbering or supports shall be removed
as deposition of fill material proceeds. The supports shall be removed in such a manner that
the stability of the adjacent ground is maintained, and the compacted fill material is not
disturbed.

Marking and Identification:

Top layer of the concrete of duct bank shall be mixed with orange dye. Minimum thickness of
orange concrete layer is 5mm.

4.6 Concrete requirements:

All the duct banks are cast in and Concrete shall be in accordance with approved IFC drawings,
SAES-Q-001, 09-SAMSS-097, and RE-615104 (Design Report – ELV/ELECTRICAL CONCRETE
Structure).

 In duct banks with rigid steels conduits unreinforced non-structural concrete [ with min. 28
days design compressive strength of 14 Mpa (2,000 psi) shall be used.
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 In duct banks with PVC conduit, under areas no traffic, or occasional traffic (including roads
with occasional traffic) unreinforced non-structural concrete as in first paragraph shall be
used.

 In duct banks with PVC conduit, under areas with frequent traffic, such as roads and
parking lots inside plants or communities, reinforced concrete [with minimum 28 day design
compressive strength of 28 Mpa (4,000 psi) shall be used .

 There shall be a minimum of 75 mm of concrete from the outside surface of the duct bank to
any conduit or reinforcing steel.

 Duct banks shall be installed as straight as possible from fixed point to point.

4.7 Conduit Installation (Concrete Encased Power Duct Banks):

Conduit installation in duct bank shall be according to the approved IFC drawings

1. Before Duct Bank installation surveyor shall do the marking & alignment of the centerline of
the duct bank.
2. Conduit runs within the duct bank shall be made continuous, using threaded steel couplings
for rigid steel conduit, and PVC solvent cement with PVC couplings or belled ends for PVC
conduit.
3. Bell end fittings or protective bushings shall be provided on each duct where it terminates.
4. Duct banks shall have spare ducts in accordance with approved IFC, above prescribed
standards, and PB4784-0000-CO-SP-33349 Sec 7.2.2
5. Fabricated spacers shall be used at intervals not exceeding 2.4 meters. The spacers shall
provide a minimum conduit separation of 50 mm for 2 inch conduits and larger, and 25 mm
for 1½ inch conduits and smaller.
6. CONTRACTOR to ensure that horizontal spacers/intermediate spacers are provided for
both straight and bending sections. Horizontal spacers/ intermediate spacers shall be
provided in accordance with the approved IFC drawing.
7. CONTRACTOR to ensure that base spacers (to obtain clearance to base material under the
conduit for the placement of concrete encasement) is provided. Minimum amount of
concrete encasement used is 75mm along the top, sides and bottom of the conduit
formation and/or in accordance with approved IFC drawing.
8. PVC concrete encased duct banks run approaches a fixed pulling point (manhole, hand-
hole, vault or building), a complete set of full length conduits shall be terminated to the fixed
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point first. The cut length of conduit (with a sleeve coupling) should fill in the difference.
After each cut length has been connected, the sleeve couplings should be used to join the
cut lengths to the main duct bank.
9. Ensure that proper solvents, cements and primers are being used for joining the conduit
sections and it is not placed in excess to avoid having it forced to the interior conduit wall.
Ensure that solvents, cements and primers are not thinned and kept covered when not in
use.
10. All PVC conduit and fitting to be joined shall be exposed to the same temperature
conditions before assembly.
11. The duct bank shall be installed as straight as possible from fixed point to point.
12. The duct bank shall be anchored to prevent movement when concrete is placed. Anchoring
shall be in accordance with the spacer manufacturer’s instructions.
13. Recommended methods include rebar driven into the trench floor to secure the duct bank
spacer. Where soil conditions make it impossible to drive a suitable anchor, it is
recommended that a trench jack be firmly placed directly over the spacer and adjustable
wedges be used to hold the duct bank in place.
14. uPVC conduits shall not be extended above grade in industrial facilities. Where above
grade extensions of buried uPVC conduits are required, a transition shall be made
underground, using threaded PVC to rigid steel conduit adapters.
15. UPVC pipe shall be use for underground and duct bank installation. Refer to IFC drawings
and documents.
16. COTRACTOR to install plastic plugs in all ducts inside sand bedding end termination.
17. Duct termination into handholes, vaults, pulpits to be done by core drill.
18. Contractor shall insure that Duct bank 20% spare conduit for future use.
19. Metallic conduit entering (from below grade) switchgear, control cabinets and similar
enclosures sitting on the ground shall be cut and threaded 50 mm above finished grade
level, and a threaded insulated grounding bushing shall be installed. PVC conduit entering
switchgear, control cabinets and similar enclosures shall be cut flush with finished grade
level and shall have its inner edge filed to a smooth radius.
20. The location of underground cable, conduit or duct bank shall be marked in accordance with
IFC. The numbering of the duct banks shall be in accordance with approved IFC drawings.
21. Duct banks shall not be installed directly above or below parallel underground piping.
22. After installation of the conduits Mandrelling test shall be conducted.
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23. All installed conduits in the duct bank shall be provided with the approved pulling rope for
cable pulling.
24. All the installed conduits in the duct bank shall be provided with END CAP at the both end in
order to prevent or to minimize the incoming of dirt, insects or unnecessary materials.
25. After backfilling the duct bank surface with at least 300 mm it shall be provided with the
approved “RED TILES” and to be backfilled again to install the required “WARNING TAPE”.
26. All installed underground electrical duct bank shall be provided with the approved Standard
Sign for Underground utilities as per SA drawing AB-036326 & AB-036273.
27. The ducts shall be sealed at termination points by a compound used in conjunction with
wood stoppers. Ducts shall be sealed immediately after they are laid, the seals being
broken only during the installation of the cables. Ducts entering buildings shall be released,
after the cables have been pulled in, by an approved method. Cement shall not be used for
sealing purpose.
28. A bushing, or terminal fitting, with an integral bushed opening shall be used at the end of a
duct or conduit that terminates underground where the conductors or cables emerge as a
direct burial warning method. A seal incorporating the physical protection characteristics of
a bushing shall be permitted to be used in lieu of a bushing as per NEC Art 300.5 (H).
29. CONTRACTOR to ensure that there will be no interference/clashing with other services.
30. All work shall be inspected and documented by QA/QC for client’s approval.
31. Manhole and Hand-hole supports: channel erector system components (Unistrut or similar)
used to support the conduits.
32. Manhole and Hand-hole Ladders: Fixed ladders shall be corrosion resistant.
33. Manhole and hand-hole cover shall have an identifying mark logo that prominently indicates
their function such as “Electrical”, “Telecommunication”.
34. Electrical manhole shall include a minimum 25mm² ground loop or bus located inside the
manhole.

4.8 Conduit Installation (Concrete Encased ELV Duct Banks):

Fabrication and conduit installation in concrete encased duct banks for telecommunication shall be
in accordance with approved IFC drawings. The minimum requirements as per prescribed
standards are as follow:
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1. In ELV Concrete Encased Duct Banks separate Conduits/ Ducts shall be installed for Data
& Voice, Security, Fire & Gas, PAGA and SCADA in accordance with the PB4784-0000-
CO-DR-37536 Rev.02
2. Verify and ensure that conduits are free of ultraviolet damage. Conduits become
discoloured because of prolonged exposure to sunlight/ultraviolet rays (UV) shall not be
used in ELV.
3. Conduit spacers with a minimum of 38 mm separation between conduits are used in all
concrete encased conduit sections.16.
4. When joining conduits (Bell ends, joints, coupling etc), the ends are dry and free of all
foreign matter, joined while the cement is wet and cured undisturbed for 30 min. also, verify
that conduit ends are fully and properly seated and aligned in the conduit end bell socket of
the conduit section to which it is being joined or in joint coupling.
5. Ensure that proper solvents, cements and primers are being used for joining the conduit
sections and it is not placed in excess to avoid having it forced to the interior conduit wall.
Ensure that solvents, cements and primers are not thinned and kept covered when not in
use.
6. Orange color shall be used to identify the telecommunication facilities. For conduit systems,
this may be accomplished by placing orange marker tape above the conduit concrete
encasement.
7. All the trenches or other excavations that are 1.5 meters or more in depth are safeguarded
by shoring or sloping the trench walls.
8. Corresponding conduits of conduit entrances in opposite ends of manholes shall be at the
same level and in the same position with respect to the side walls.
9. If the trench walls is used as a form for the concrete, the minimum thickness of 3 inches of
concrete is provided on each side of conduit bank.
10. Main conduit stubbed out in the trench for future use is using full 20 feet conduit sections for
a minimum distance of 12 m from the central office or manhole wall and shall be sealed with
plastic caps cemented onto the end of each conduit before backfilling the trench.
11. Minimum amount of concrete encasement used is 75mm along the top, sides and bottom of
the conduit formation.
12. Main conduit sections placed in roadways and other traffic areas shall provide a minimum
ground cover of 760mm.
13. Temporary plugs shall be placed in the end of each installed conduit in the trench when
conduit installation is stopped for any length of time.
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14. Each new conduit shall be cleaned and tested (in both directions) with the appropriate size
test mandrel. (Nominal Four inch inside diameter conduits must pass a 3-5/8inch diameter x
12 inch length mandrel).
15. The mandrel test shall be performed before concrete encasement and again after concrete
encasement, and before doing any paving work overt the conduits.
16. Line manholes is designed for use in main and branch conduit systems when more than six
conduits will ultimately be required.
17. Ensure that Manhole and central office cable vault conduit entrances is made with splayed
conduit configurations.
18. Manholes and central office cable vault conduit entrances shall made with conduit
terminators or conduit ends bell. Conduit terminators or end bells shall be encased in the
manhole’s walls at the time the concrete is installed.
19. Manhole and central office cable vault conduit entrances shall install so that conduits shall
be separated from each other, both horizontally and vertically, a minimum of 50 mm in the
manhole or central office wall.
20. Manhole and central office cable vault conduit entrances shall be installed so that the
nearest side of the manhole entrance conduits are located 150 mm from the inside surface
of the adjacent manhole wall (side wall).
21. 1”diameter PVC sleeve shall be provided for grounding wire at both opposite corner of the
manhole and located 100 mm below the manhole ceiling and 100 mm from adjacent wall.
22. A bonding ribbon shall be installed in each bay on each wall, where cables are to be racked.
23. The pulling-in irons shall be extended into the manhole to provide a minimum clear opening
of 75mm and located 150-300 mm below and above the conduits with which they are
associated and in line with the center line of the conduit.
24. Manholes shall be equipped with manhole frames and covers. Frame and covers shall have
an identifying mark “TELEPHONE”.
25. Electrical cables or facilities are not permitted to be inside any telecommunications manhole

5 Responsibilities:

5.1 Site Electrical Engineer:

The site electrical engineer (Area in-charge) will ensure the work activities are performing
according to this procedure, latest project drawings and specification. It is also his responsibility to
make sure the work is ready for inspection and inform the QC inspector through relevant Request
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for Inspection and checklist that inspection is required as specified in approved ITP. Its contractor
responsibility that all the required test on grounding preparation as per company standard shall be
performed before starting the next stage. contractor shall not proceed work without QA/QC check
as per company standard and Company approval.

5.2 OSP (Optical Signal Processor) Supervisor:

The OSP Supervisor will ensure the work activities are performing according to this procedure,
latest project drawings and specification. It is also his responsibility to make sure the work is ready
for inspection and inform the QC inspector through relevant Request for Inspection and checklist
that inspection is required as specified in approved ITP. Its contractor responsibility that all the
required test on grounding preparation as per company standard shall be performed before starting
the next stage. contractor shall not proceed work without QA/QC check as per company standard
and Company approval.

5.3 Site Supervisor:

Directly responsible for the implementation of safety requirement as well as construction procedure
to the work force and to make sure that relevant work is delivered accurately. Prepare construction
report to successfully accomplish the specific task direct supervision on the work force and
implementation of proper construction standard and procedure . Ensure that smooth work transition at all
time is being carries out during the construction period.

5.4 QC Supervisor:

 Will review and get the approval of all the test forms, ITPs, repair procedures and will keep
the records.
 QC supervisor will review the all documents, RFI with attachments and will verify the
release from other discipline prior to start the work for final acceptance of work.

5.5 Qc Inspector (Electrical & Telecommunication):

 Will prepared all the test forms, ITPs, repair procedures and will keep the records.
 Will verify all the work is carried out in conformance with project specification, IFC, PQP,
and SACTIP. Company shall be notified 48 hours in advance for the inspection or test
through the RFI.
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5.6 HSE Manager:

The HSE manager, reporting to the Project manager, shall have the following responsibilities at a
minimum: Be responsible for head site HSE Organization and responsible for that the safety
program are implemented effectively. Shall acquaint himself with the legislative requirements
regarding safety management and shall ensure that all requirements in documentations of the
Saudi Aramco in regard to Safety can be familiarized and strictly followed by all personnel
Administer and participate in safety audit and inspection of the Site, and carry out daily inspections
of all work areas to ensure work activities are in compliance with various HSE requirements
Responsible for the organization of safety management, supervisions, and inspections during
Works, urging the specialty teams & subcontractors to take active measures to eliminate hidden
hazards and other HSE issues, correct illegal and dereliction activities, and have the right to stop
the construction when emergency or serious activities that breach the safety regulations occur.

5.7 Safety Supervisor:

The Safety supervisor and safety officer, reporting to the HSE manager, shall visibly demonstrate
the priority of safety in all activities, including setting a good personal example and as follows.
Develop detailed planning of Site activities to ensure proper coordination of interfaces in order to
minimize and control potential issues and hazards. Implement safety awareness program for the
Works. Periodically inspect the work site, report any unsafe acts/conditions to the area supervisor
and/or foreman, provide recommendations to correct deficiencies and follow-up to verify corrective
actions have been taken. Carry out regular safety inspections/surveillance of all site areas in
coordination with the HSE manager. Carry out HSE Orientation and other job-related training for all
employees. Review work method statements and JSA produced by each specialty team and
Subcontractors to ensure they are in line with Saudi Aramco and SEPCO Site safety requirements.

5.8 Safety Officer:

The Site Safety Officers report to the HSE Manager and have the following responsibilities:

Carry out Daily, Weekly and Programmed Inspections. Maintain a daily log of activities and
concerns. Investigate minor and first aid occurrences and co-ordinate with the medical
organization. Regularly attend toolbox talks and train site supervisors to ensure that they maintain
adequate safety standards. Carry out regular checks and work permits issuance, when required.
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Ensure the obligation of using safe procedures when critical tasks are being undertaken. Actively
promote safety on the Project.

6 Quality Control and Quality Assurance:

6.1 Inspection & Test Plan (ITP):

Inspection and Test Plan is a document based on the detailed manufacturing, fabrication and
construction program which identifies each process description, sets out the related sequence of
activities to be inspected, examined and tested and lists the relevant approved procedures for a
particular material, component, assembly, or, in some cases, type of work. It shall include
identification of requirements for documents, acceptance criteria to be used, who is responsible for
what, the inspection surveillance to be performed and the type and level of inspection including
hold, witness and review points of Contractor/Sub-contractor and Saudi Aramco. The vendor and/or
sub-vendors shall prepare detailed ITP’s for all assigned equipment and materials in accordance
with all relevant Saudi Aramco inspection forms (SA 175 Forms), Schedule Q and purchase orders.

6.1.1 ITP Shall Provide:

 Detailed inspection activities and the required tests which include, as minimum, inspection
hold, witness, review points and inspection frequency.

 Sampling plan criteria for inspect able bulk material which shall be determined based on
Company Standards and international code.

 Clearly defined roles and responsibilities for each inspection activity.

 Sampling plan availability does not relieve the Vendor of the responsibility to ensure
compliance with Company requirements.

 SAIR reserves the right to increase inspection activities and sampling plan criteria in
coordination with SME based on the criticality of the purchase orders and past performance
of selected manufacturers.
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6.1.2 Mandatory Hold Point:

An inspection point, defined in an appropriate document, beyond which an activity must not
proceed without the approval of a designated organization or authority.

6.1.3 Witness Point:

An inspection point, defined in an appropriate document, beyond which an activity can proceed
after notifying the designated organization or authority. Contractor's QC Inspector has full
responsibility for performing detailed inspections during the work activity.

6.1.4 Review Point:

A review point, defined in an appropriate document, is the point at which a work activity cannot
proceed without first ensuring the review and approval of applicable documents or personnel
qualifications by a designated organization or authority.

6.1.5 Field Density Test:

Field density test shall be conducted in accordance with SATIP-A-114 and the check list shall be
SAIC-A-1005. CONTRACTOR shall comply all the requirements for the Field Density Test (FDT)
mention in the SAIC-A-1005.

6.1.6 Special SA-175 Forms:

Some inspect able materials do not have coded SA-175 forms linked to them. When these
materials are procured, the purchase requisition originators shall specify source inspection
requirements for materials, by filling in the blank special SA-175 form. The Contractor is
responsible to develop and maintain full document control of issued Special SA-175 Forms during a
project in term of numbering and identification, approval, revisions and records preservation.

The PQM and/or SAIR is responsible to review and approve Contractor generated Special SA-175
Forms. SA-175 form provides sufficient space and flexibility to accommodate all types of
equipment. However, it is not normally designed to cover more than one kind of equipment. For
packaged and skid mounted equipment, separate SA-175 forms are required for each type of
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inspect able equipment in addition to the Special SA-175 form to cover the inspection and testing of
the assembled packaged and skid mounted equipment.

6.1.7 Minimum Inspection Levels:

Inspection levels shall be assigned on project Contractor’s materials and equipment to specify the
minimum amount of inspection coverage deemed necessary by Saudi Aramco to ensure that a
product or service conforms to specifications at a specific supplier's and/or sub-supplier’s factory or
fabrication site.

The following system of coding the level of planned inspections shall be used to define the
inspection requirements:

Level 0:

Documentation requirements only; no vendor inspection required.

Level 1:

Only final inspection is required prior to shipping.

Level 2:

Includes pre-inspection meetings, one or more unspecified “in progress” surveillance visit/s, all
witness and hold points, final inspection, and release for shipment.

Level 3:

Includes pre-inspection meetings, one or more unspecified “in progress” surveillance visits, all
witness and hold points, final inspection, and release for shipment. Inspections shall be on a
regular basis (daily, weekly or bi-weekly).

Level 4:

Resident inspector continually monitoring the work. Minimum inspection levels for project
Contractor’s materials and equipment are indicated in Appendices A and B of this procedure. VID
provides quality monitoring and inspection support for projects in accordance with approved ITP.
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SAIR will determine which purchase orders and vendor activities to be monitored on the basis of
the criticality of the materials/ equipment and past performance of selected manufacturers.
Inspection levels might be elevated or lowered by SAIR on case by case basis, based on criticality
of procured materials, performance of selected manufacture, qualification of Contractor’s inspector,
etc. In case of materials/ equipment not listed in below table, the SAIR will determine the
appropriate inspection level.

6.2 Quality Control Procedure (QCP):

A QCP is a documented procedure detailing the processes necessary to complete a specific work
activity.

6.3 Control of Records:

Quality Records are documented evidences of completed work that conformed to requirements of
the Design Specifications. Quality Records shall include but not limited as blow:

1. Inspection and Test Reports

2. Material and equipment certificates required by specification
3. Equipment maintenance/calibration and preservation records
4. As-built drawings

Designated Document Controllers are responsible for the preparation of records. Document
Controller is responsible and knowledgeable for the preparation of Quality Records and is usually
responsible for maintaining and retrieval of the records. Records that are identified as
“Confidential” in any confidentiality agreement shall be controlled in accordance with specific
procedures established by that Agreement. Establish and maintain a filing system for inspection,
testing, and other Quality Control records. The system shall ensure that records are readily
retrievable and protected. The system shall allow the records required for turnover to be easily
separated by turnover packages. The system is to be identified on the Quality Records Control
Form. Prior to filing the record, the designated Document controller shall review the documents to
verify the following:

1. Documents are appropriate

2. Documents are complete

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3. Entries are correct

4. Documents are legible

5. Documents signed/initialed/endorsed by authorized person as required.

Review vendor generated documents to verify the records are completed and legible. Corrections
to records are accomplished by authorized personnel (i.e. record originator or originator's
supervisor) by striking a single line through the erroneous entry, entering the correct information
and initialing and dating the change.

Maintain the records until they are requested by project turnover and/or assigned to the Records
Retention Centre. The Procurement QCS and Construction QC Manager shall identify the records
to transmit the appropriate records to COMPANY upon completion of the project in accordance to
SAEP-122 Project Records The Procurement QCS and Construction QC Manager shall be
responsible for identifying the records to be retained, retention time will be identified by DCC, and
disposal method and for arranging for their protection and controlled retrieval in accordance with
quality record control procedure.
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9.6 Submittal

An electronic database shall be established and maintained with a format accepted by Company,
this database shall include, and list all submitted documents status such as dates of submittals,
dates of return, Saudi Aramco review comments and Contractor responses etc.

1. General Documentation include at least:

2. Quality policy and quality objectives
3. Project Quality Plan (This Document)
4. Documented procedures as shown in Appendix #1
5. Planning, operation, and process control documentation such as:
6. Inspection & Test Plans (ITP)
7. Work instructions
8. Records of internal reviews
9. Inspection and test reports
10. Internal/external audit reports and corrective action
11. Non-Conformance Report (NCR)
12. Management Report

Other documentation used to ensure effective planning operation and control Records. Project
documents shall be maintained in electronic file or documents. All referenced documentations are
available for Saudi Aramco’s use at the Contractor’s design, procurement, fabrication and
construction locations.

6.4 Assurance Test.

Contractor personnel performing tests and calibrations shall be trained per applicable international
or manufacturer requirements. Contractor testing and calibration personnel as well as testing
facilities shall be subjected to company approval. If contractor personnel do not perform test and
calibration, Contractor shall use company approved agencies or the manufacturer.

7 Manpower:

Below is the main manpower schedule for duct bank installation work.
 KING SALMAN INTERNATIONAL COMPLEX FOR MARITIME
INDUSTRIES AND SERVICES (MYP) PACKAGE # 4, 5 & 6 SAC-MYP-CT-MS-0019
Contract No.: 6600042823 (IK)
METHOD STATEMENT FOR DUCT BANKS REV. 4
INSTALLATION WORK
FOR PACKAGE 4,5&6 PAGE 30 of 31
BI/jo-25-00053-0004 / 0005 / 0006 / 0007

Manpower Schedule Table

Description Quantity Duty

Surveyor 2 Survey for Construction Setting out

Lead the workers to carry out the

Electrical Foreman 2
construction

Electrical Inspector 2 Inspect and direct consultation

Electrical Technician 2 Installation of Conduits

Crane Operator 1 Operating Crane.

Rigger 1 Lifting

JCB Operator 1 Operating JCB

Loader Operator 1 Operating Loader

Excavator Operator 1 Operating Excavator

To support the Technicians for Duct bank

Labour 15
Installation

8 Equipment & Tools

Description Quantity Duty

Excavator 1 Excavation
JCB 1 Excavation/backfilling
Loader 1 Backfilling
Damper 1 Transportation
Mobile Crane 1 Lifting
Shovel 15 Construction
Measuring Tape 4 Measurement
Gloves 20 Protection
Dust Mask 20 Protection
Hand Tools 4 Construction
Swivels and Mandrel 2 Testing
Conduit brush for cleaning APR Cleaning
Barricades/Lights/Signs APR Safety
 KING SALMAN INTERNATIONAL COMPLEX FOR MARITIME
INDUSTRIES AND SERVICES (MYP) PACKAGE # 4, 5 & 6 SAC-MYP-CT-MS-0019
Contract No.: 6600042823 (IK)
METHOD STATEMENT FOR DUCT BANKS REV. 4
INSTALLATION WORK
FOR PACKAGE 4,5&6 PAGE 31 of 31
BI/jo-25-00053-0004 / 0005 / 0006 / 0007
Note: Tools which are not included in this list shall be used as per requirement.

9 Health, Safety & Environment (HSE):

9.1 All works shall comply with the safety procedure or instruction as set out in project safety plan and
waste to be disposed at sites as per SA or local Municipality.

9.2 Basic Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) shall be worn by all staff or labours.

9.3 All operatives shall be inducted before entering the site.

9.4 Tools box talk shall be conducted before the activity.

9.5 Barricade the working area.

9.6 All safety precautionary signboards must be visibly posted.

9.7 Ensure that only authorized personnel are within the affected area.

9.8 Electrical Supervisor shall initiate daily tools box meeting to educate his work staff on safety hazard
involved in their work and the preventive measures that shall be undertaken.

9.9 Conduct job safety talk before starting the work.

9.10 Check adequacy and availability of all tools and equipment for installation activities, before
commencement of activity.

9.11 Manufacturer’s safety instructions, as per vendor documents, shall be followed. (if any)

9.12 Working site shall always clean, housekeeping shall be observed.

9.13 Note if there is any accident and non-professional avoid the proximity machinery.

9.14 Before construction, confirm the routing position of underground pipelines and cables to avoid any
accident or overlapping.

10 Attachments:

Attachments A:Risk Assessment for the Duct Bank Installation.