Method Statement & Risk Assessment for Demolishing and Removal of Fence and Shelters

The purpose of this method statement is to illustrate how the existing fence and shelters will be removed from site in proper and safe way.

The scope of this method of statement is to cover the demolishing methodology of the following:

• Chain link fence (internal & external)
• Shelters
• Toilet
• Tents
• Water station
• Lighting pole
• Road guard rail

Plant and Equipment

Following is list of the equipment and tools which will be used while demolishing the items mentioned in BOQ as follow:

• Excavator
• Wheel loader
• Low bed
• Man lift
• Dump trucks
• Mobile crane
• Roller compactor
• Hand tools
• Boom truck

Materials

All materials which will be extracted from the demolishing process will be sent to the designated landfill area and here is the summery of some of it:

• Chain link fence and its accessories.
• Road guard rail and its accessories.
• Excavated materials.
• Lightening poles
• All underground utilities which will be found while excavation.

Site Planning & Preparation

Project Details:

Project Name :

Project No:

Project Location :

 Contact Details of Person Responsible for Project:

Name :

Position:

Contact Details:

Contact Persons in/charge of Site

Name :

Position :

Contact Details:

Construction Stage Works of Demolish:

1. Demolish of the chain link fence:

2. Demolish of the road guard rail

3. Removal of electrical lighting poles

4. Demolish of the over side drain

• Permits and certificates explain in detailed in Environmental Safety & Health Contractor Requirements
• Telephone will be an communication on site

Work Methodology

Demolish of the chain link fence:

• Cut the tie wires between the extension bar and the fence wire mesh.
• Cut the tie wires between the extension wire and the fence wire mesh.
• Cut the tie wires between the fence posts and the fence wire mesh.
• Unscrew the bolts of the corner clamps which connect the fence post with the tension bar.
• Remove the tension bar and the tension wire.
• Remove the fence wire mesh.
• Discover the underground utilities such as cable power by using the cable detector.
• Start excavation around the fence posts in order to remove it.
• Break the concrete foundation by using mechanical or electrical Jack Hammer.
• Load the fence materials and send it to the designated area.
• Restore the ground level to the original state.

Demolish of the road guard rail:

• Barricade the road guard rail in order to protect the labour while demolishing the guard rails.
• Unscrew the bolts which connect the guard rail posts with the horizontal corrugated sheets.
• Discover the underground utilities such as cable power by using the cable detector.
• Start excavation around the fence posts in order to remove it.
• Break the concrete foundation by using mechanical or electrical Jack Hammer.
• Load the guard rail materials and send it to the designated area.
• Restore the ground level to the original state.

Removal of electrical lighting poles:

• Issue log out / tag out permit.
• Coordinate with municipality in order to disconnect the electric source from the main switch panel.
• Remove the lighting lamps by using man lift or scissors lift.
• Hold the lighting pole by using the crane while unscrewing the bolts from the concrete foundation.
• Excavate around the concrete foundations to be removed carefully.
• Reconnect the power cable at the places of the removed poles.
• Reconnect the power source from the main switch panel.
• Send all materials to the designated area.

Demolish of the over side drain:

• Barricade the drain area prior to start breaking.
• Excavate the area around the drain up to its foundation.
• Break the drain shoulder and foundation by using mechanical Jack hammer and ensure that the exposed surface of the drain should be at the same surface of the road edge.
• Close the drain opening by pouring concrete in order to protect the road from any settlement due to drainage of water.
• Backfill the area and restore it to its original state.

 Organisation, Responsibility & Supervision

Project Manager/Construction Manager it will be the responsibility of the project manager to ensure that all involved personnel are familiar with the requirements and implementation of this procedures as applicable to the construction activates. He shall be coordinating with QA/QC at the required stage of the work by issuing an in-house inspection request to check & inspect the work and to notify Royal Commission by RFI for Witnessing or release of Hold Points.

Quality Control Manager Responsible of the overall discipline of the QA/QC inspection, verification of the Project Specification, Documentation and QC records for final acceptance.

HSE Manager Responsible for Safety implementation and ensuring all safety requirements has been implemented within the construction areas.

Superintendent/Supervisor ensure compliance by all labours and equipment, operators and other associated craftsmen’s during demolition works to the requirement of this procedure, project control procedures and test plan, relevant drawings, safety procedures and Royal Commission Standard Section:02220 Guideline Specification for Site Demolition secure all necessary Demolition/confined space and Permits.

Quality Control Engineer Monitor Daily activates and verify compliance with Royal Commission Specification and IFC drawings, ensure that activities are conducted in accordance with ITP Demolition works.

Safety Officer ensure all permits are available prior to commencement of any work. Ensure that all works are carried out in a very safe manner, they will identify any unsafe working condition and immediately rectify the situation, and issue warning for unsafe act of workers, keep close coordination with Royal Commission HSE Engineer for implementation of Safety Procedures. Report all Incidents to Royal Commission HSE Engineer.

Store Keeper responsibility is to identify the location and maintain preservation of the materials or equipment at the storage area and keeping the record and control all the materials/equipment that released.

HEALTH SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT RISK ASSESSMENT

ITEM	JOB STEPS	POTENTIAL HAZARD (s)	EXPOSED HARM	Initial			Risk Level	MITIGATION CONTROL	Remaining			Risk Level	Responsible Person
				S	P	RR			S	P	RR
1	Access and egress to the work area	Slip, Trip and fall. Hand and Eye Injury	Personnel Injury	3	3	9	M	Maintain Good housekeeping. Always wear proper PPE. Always use designated access point. Avoid Short Cut.	1	2	2	L	Site Engineer
2	Communication	Lack of communication. Failure to effectively communicate with the operator of the crane or emergency services. Uncontrolled or unplanned movement of the load Striking person or plant.	Property Damage and Personnel Injury	3	3	9	M	Only the designated banks man shall be provide signals to the crane operator. Handset radios shall be used for communication to emergency services. Above 85dcb, hearing protection required	1	2	2	L
3	WORKING ON UNEVEN SURFACES	Tripping, slipping hazard	Possibility personnel injury.	3	3	9	M	Receive a valid permit before starting the job. Proper footwear. Stay alert to change in terrain. Do not overload yourself with what you carry. Slowdown, ensure proper footing. If climbing staircases to tanks, use 3 pts of contact at all times. Watch footing on surfaces containing animal droppings.	1	2	2	L
4	WORKING FROM AND AROUND VEHICLES	Blind spot, hit by equipment.	Possibility personnel injury.	3	3	9	M	Be careful in entering and exiting in high winds. Proper use of parking brake. Maintain vehicle brakes Do not lean equipment against truck or place equipment. Under wheel line of travel. Do not park near utility appurtenances. Perform safety circle walk around to prevent running over utility. Appurtenances (phone pads, valve sets, and anchors).	1	2	2	L
5	Transportation of materials and equipment at work site.	Traffic accident / incident, Falling objects, Fire hazards	Personnel injury Fatality Property damage	4	3	12	H	Follow road speed limits Equipment properly secured Fire extinguisher available Operator should possess a valid Saudi driving / operator license Assign banks man to guide/ signal heavy equipment from maneuvering. Hand tools shall be in good condition Vehicle compliance for off-road conditions	1	3	3	L
6	Excavation By Equipment and Hand Tools.	Hitting existing underground facilities. Collapse or cave in of soils. Falling of equipment’s or workers inside. Noise. Physical Hazard Soil contamination Ground Disturbance Underground facilities Insufficient side slope	Personnel injury, Property damage and Fatality	4	4	16	H	A Valid work permit on site. Before starting job, conduct Tool Box Talk. Use cable detector to identify existing buried facilities at the beginning of excavation and at the bottom of each slit trench. Area Barricaded with Hard and Deep excavation signboard shall be posted. Excavated pit shall be inspected before the work begins and at start of each shift. Maintain at least 1M wide clear space around the edge of excavation to the barriers, to prevent falling of objects on to the persons digging the pit. Ladder to be installed for access & egress. Proper access to the ladder shall be provided & maintained. A standby vehicle with required first aid kit shall be present near worksite at all times. Strictly need to control any Movement of equipment’s near excavation. The Equipment operator must have a valid third party (TUV) certificate. Reverse alarm and light shall be operative. Provision of inspected, color coded and properly grounded generator, color coded electrical cables and putting fire extinguisher in place. Bobcat shall be inspected by third party (TUV) and the operator shall have a valid third party certificate (TUV), reverse alarm and light shall be operative. The personnel shall use hearing protection equipment when needed. Ensure proper shoring and/or sloping for depths more than 1.8 meters. Appropriate PPE shall  be with  proper hand tools Manual Excavation Use only hand shovels. Excavation Approval shall be attached on the permit. Provide fire extinguishers. Deep excavation sign board shall be posted. Adequate number of sun shelters shall be provided at site During Hot Season.	1	2	2	L
7	Backfilling	Dust Uneven ground Poor house keeping	Personnel Injury,Propert damage	2	3	6	M	Maintain Daily Based good housekeeping Spray water to reduce dust & Use of certified equipment only. The equipment (Excavator, jcb, Dump truck) shall  be inspected	1	2	2	L
	Compaction	Noise. Ground Disturbance. Improper access/ egress.		2	3	6	M	The personnel shall use hearing protection equipment when needed. Provide proper Access \Egress Unnecessary material must remove from the ground	1	2	2	L
8	Dismantling and Re-installation of Fence /Guard rail	Trips and fall. Hand and Eye Injury. Pinch Points. Failure of lifting equipment. Equipment may hit or damage existing structure or property during dismantling.	Personnel injury, Property Damage and Fatality	4	3	12	H	Allow only skilled and trained personnel to execute the work. Keep away from line of fire. Use appropriate PPE. Observe correct usage of power tools. Inspect tools regularly. Never stand under the suspended load.	1	2	2	L
9	Material handling(manual lifting\lowering of material )	Back due to manual material handling Individual capability Poor lighting conditions Inadequate space Tripping \slipping Improper lifting load beyond the capacity of the individual Improper lifting techniques Lack of training instruction & supervision Slippery surface\overcrowded place Improper housekeeping	Personnel Injury, Property Damage	3	3	9	M	Whenever practicable, mechanical lifting aids eg.crane, forklifts ,trucks etc., shall be used to alleviate the requirement for manual handling Supervision will assess weight, center of gravity etc. and determine the number of persons required to carry out the work safely Personnel shall be trained in manual handling techniques Avoid manual load lifting if possible if not the check and ensure that the load is below the recognized permissible limit Workers fit for the activity shall be engaged Area shall be illuminated with adequate lighting Good housekeeping standards shall be maintained at all times   to avoid slip ,trips and fall Train the staff for good posture Use slip resistance shoe with toe protection and hand gloves with sufficient sip to avoid insecure hold	1	2	2	L
10	Working at Height	Lack of adequate lighting Reptile movements Poor concentration Work Pressure Human Error Poor eye vision at night Sleepiness Fatigue Lack of training	Property Damage,  personnel( injury and Fatality)	4	4	16	H	Ensure 100% tie off during working at elevated area. Working areas must barricade with warning tape. Reflective vest to be provided for all members of the crew. Ambulance with first aid kit and Doctor/Nurse to be available at all times during the night. Ensure constant supervision. Emergency Contact Numbers posted the entire site Locations. Wear appropriate PPE Proper training	1	2	2	L
11	Lifting and Rigging	Failure of rigging gear and equipment	Personnel injury, Property Damage	2	3	6	H	Conduct daily inspection of equipment and rigging gear before each use.	1	2	2	L
12	Working at extry	Heat stress	workers	3	3	9	M	Provide rest shelter and cold drinking water for workers	1	2	2	L

 

PROBABILITY  (P)

SEVERITY

Risk Rating = Probability x Severity

SEVERITY

1

Unlikely

1

First Aid or slight injury

1

2

3

4

5

2

Rare

2

Recordable, medical and restricted work

Probability (P)

1

1 – Low

2 – Low

3 Low

4 – Low

5 – Med

3

Possible

3

Lost time injury or permanent disability

2

2 – Low

4 – Low

6 – Medium

8 – Medium

10 – High

4

Likely

4

Single fatality or permanent disablity of 3 or more person

3

3 Low

6 – Medium

9 – Medium

12 – High

15 – High

5

Very Likely

5

multiple fatalities

4

4 – Low

8 – Medium

12 – High

16 – High

20- High

5

5 – Medium

10 – High

15 – High

20- High

25 – High

Environmental Safety & Health Contractor Requirements

It is required to provide and designate an area where we can through the extracted and waste materials.

Protective & Safety Equipment

All people who involved in these activities must wear their PPE as per standard such as:

• Safety Helmet
• Safety Footwear
• Eye Protection
• Specific Hand Gloves
• Hearing Protections
• Coverall
• Fall Protection
• Welding hoods
• Respiratory Protection

Emergency Procedures

In case of emergency the following procedures should be follow:

• Stop work immediately.
• All workers should evacuate the working area to the nearest assembly point.
• Notify RC representative at the same time of the emergency case.
• Call all emergency disciplines like Ambulance or Police or the Civil Defense Unit.
• Report the accident to RC representative.

Permit requirements

• Lifting
• Working at Height
• Excavation

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS

• Contractor is to ensure that all materials, whether in solid, liquid or gaseous form that are procured for the Project are supplied with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) by the Vendor and passed onto the Senior Store man.
• Senior Store man is to ensure the correct storage of all hazardous materials in accordance with the relevant MSDS.
• Senior Store man is to ensure the correct storage of all hazardous materials in accordance.
• Risk assessment to be completed before any chemicals are brought to site – handling, storage and use.
• All employees shall be provided with the necessary PPE as identified in the MSDS and/or risk assessment for the particular work activity.
• Contractor is to ensure compatibility between different types of PPE when more than one is to be worn at the same time (i.e. eye and hearing protection).
• Respirators and dust masks are to be selected according to the hazard present;
• dust, fumes vapors etc. See MSDS for specific requirements. All respirators to be ‘face fit tested’ for each user. Users shall be clean shaven to ensure suitable skin/mask seal is achieved.

Pollution Control

• All containers of oil, fuel or chemicals shall be labeled and identified with contents and capacity.
• All materials and chemicals will be stored in a manner that conforms to their MSDS requirements.
• The quantities of PPS will be minimized to the greatest extent practicably.
• All ancillary equipment such as valves and hoses will be contained securely within the bund when not in use.
• The general storage area must have the appropriate signage, specifying the type of fuel stored, the volume of the tank, the volume of the bund (which should be painted on the outside of the bund wall in a visible location).

Fuel Tanks

• Contractor should ensure that fuel tanks are double-skinned. A double-skinned tank has a primary tank with another “skin” placed around it with a very small gap between the two, thus allowing any leaked product to be contained in the outer tank.
• Tanks shall be protected to minimize the potential for collision. Install protection (such as a concrete curb in front of bund) to stop delivery/collection tankers from reversing into and breaking bunds and/or rupturing fuel tanks;
• Drip trays should be water-tight and free from cracks, breaks, dents, or any damage that would impair its liquid retaining capability.
• Metal drip trays will be provided for smaller chemical and fuel storage containers.
• Any spillages into the metal drip trays will be treated as hazardous waste and collected for safe disposal by an approved waste contractor.
• Any spillage or leakage and resultant contaminated soil (if any) will be removed and disposed of using approved waste management providers as soon as practicable.

Spill Response Plan

• Assess the risk (safety, severity and area of impact)
• Select appropriate PPE. If the spilled substance cannot be identified, treat it as highly toxic and utilize the most appropriate form of protective clothing
• Contain the spill:
• Use booms or pool to contain spill and stop it spreading; and
• Barricade incident with cones / new jersey barriers to control traffic movement until incident is cleared.
• Dispose of contaminated materials (be it soil, water or spill kit materials) initially an appropriate container (open-top steel drum), and then off-site using approved waste contractor.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

Contractual Requirements

Quality Assurance shall be provided to ensure that materials, Construction and Workmanship are in compliance with the plans and specification and applicable requirements of the standard and codes mentioned in Method Statement.  

Critical Works

• Protect and maintain all existing Utilities to remain from damage in the proximity of the facilities to be demolished
• Locate and mark existing Utilities to remain using high visible tags or flags, with identification of utility type: protect from damage due to subsequent construction, using substantial barricades if necessary.

CONFIRMATION OF INSTRUCTIONS TO OPERATIVES

Those names listed below confirm receipt of the method statement and have had the contents explained to them/understand it and are aware of the site ES&H requirements.
Name	Employer	Date	Signature
Note to contractor supervisor – Any significant change from this method statement requires it to be revised and resubmitted before work can commence.