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Date: 14-06-2023

Project Title: CORDOBA (PHASE 1) AT BLOOM LIVING

Project No: AD21094-0200S
SUBJECT/TITLE : MS for In-Place FDT by Nuclear Method ORIGINATOR : ELM / ACES
DOCUMENT REF.
: M-DT-MS-031200-ST-011 REVISION NO. : B
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Comments Contractor Response / Consultant & Engineers Comments
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Contractor to provide / incorporate the following and re- submit for approval.

Refer to the comments / correction on the attached MS and to the following:

Kindly incorporate the comments marked on each page of Risk Assessment and
01 Noted & Updated the Risk Assessment
provide the following documents too.

02 Calibration Certificate of the Nuclear Density Gauge. Attached

03 Professional Certificates of at least 2 technicians. Attached

04 Provide Specific checklist of the NGD method. Attached

05 Revise ITP by stating the frequency of the tests. Noted and updated

Reviewed /Commented by: DATE:

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Method Statement for In-Place Density and Water

Content of Soil and Soil-Aggregate by Nuclear Methods
(Shallow Depth) ASTM D-6938-17a

M-DT-MS-031200-ST-011-B

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Revision History

Sn. Description Rev. No. Date Status

01 1st Submission A 27-04-2023

02 2nd Submission B 14-06-2023

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Checked and Approvals

Printed initials in the boxes confirmed that the documents have been reviewed and approved.

Sn. Name Position Signature Date

Checked By:

Reviewed By:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. OBJECTIVE & SCOPE ..................................................................................................... 4

2. REFERENCES ................................................................................................................ 4

3. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................. 4

4. RESOURCES ................................................................................................................. 5

4.1 Approved Material ............................................................................................................5

4.2 Approved Sub-contractor and PQ documents. ......................................................................5
4.3 Shop drawings ..................................................................................................................5
4.4 Equipment’s required and third-party certifications. ..............................................................5
4.5 Human resources and RACI Matrix (Contact details to be provided) ........................................5
4.6 Roles, Responsibilities and Authorities .................................................................................5

5. HSE REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................... 7

6. DETAILED CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE............................................................................ 8

7. Third Party Approval Requirements, If Any .................................................................... 16

8. Appendices ............................................................................................................... 16

APPENDIX 1 - INSPECTION AND TEST PLAN (ITP) ..........................................................................17

APPENDIX 2 - QUALITY INSPECTION CHECKLIST ...........................................................................18
APPENDIX 3 - HSE RISK ASSESSMENT ..........................................................................................19
APPENDIX 4 - ASTM Specification D-6938-17a ............................................................................20
Appendix 05 - Radiation Safety Manual for Nuclear Density Gauge ................................................21
Appendix 06 - Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) Registration ...................................22
Appendix 07 - Nuclear Gauge Leak Certificate and Calibration certificate (Format Only) ...................23
Appendix 08 - Sketch of Nuclear Gauge Storage Room .................................................................24
Appendix 10 - Third Party Certificate for The NDT Technician ........................................................25

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1. OBJECTIVE & SCOPE

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the total or wet density and moisture
content of soil and soil-rock mixtures by the attenuation of gamma radiation where the
source and detector(s) remain on the surface (Backscatter Method) or the source or
detector is placed at a known depth up to 300 mm (12 in.) while the detector(s) or source
remains on the surface (Direct Transmission Method).
1.2 The density in mass per unit volume of the material under test is determined by
comparing the detected rate of gamma radiation with previously established calibration
data.
1.3 The water content in mass per unit volume of the material under test is determined by
comparing the detected rate of thermalized or slow neutrons with previously established
calibration data.
1.4 This Method Statement is limited to Direct Transmission Procedure.

2. REFERENCES

Codes of practice/Legislative code

- OSHAD SF CoP
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Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR)
- Specification details
- 312000 EARTH MOVING
- CPN Manufacturer’s Manuals
- ASTM D6938-17a –Standard Test Method for In-Place Density and Water Content
of Soil and Soil-Aggregate by Nuclear Methods (Shallow Depth)
3. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

Abbreviation For
PM Project Manager
CM Construction Manager
Owner Bloom District Properties – Sole Proprietorship LLC
Engineer Dar Al-Handasah
PE/SE Project Engineer / Site Engineer
QA/QC Engineer Quality Assurance & Quality Control Engineer
ITP Inspection & Test Plan
IR / MIR Inspection Request/ Material Inspection Request
Contractor ELM (Emirates Link Maltauro)
HSE Health Safety & Environment
MS Method Statement
Third Party Lab Arab Center

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4. RESOURCES

4.1 Approved Material

Only approved backfill material will be used for the backfilling works.

4.2 Approved Sub-contractor and PQ documents.

All the work will be carried out by ELM and if required to hire subcontractors, the ELM will submit PQ
to get approval. The testing will be done by Approved third party ACES.

4.3 Shop drawings

All the work will be carried out as per shop drawing.

4.4 Equipment’s required and third-party certifications.

Nuclear Gauge for compaction test

4.5 Human resources and RACI Matrix (Contact details to be provided)

S. No Designation Name Contact Number Remarks

01 Project Manager Ahmad Zeiter 0561266555
02 Construction Manager Ahmad Abdel Ghani 0555458894
03 Project Quality Manager Mohsin Khan 0589899902
04 Project Safety Manager Najm Ul Hassan 0562526739
05 Project Engineer Hany Ghonimy 0501208474
06 QAQC Engineer Muhammad Aamir 0503272119
07 QAQC Inspector Anu Sadanandan 0501651767
08 Site Engineer Hisham Alkhatib 0502387928
09 General Foreman Ram Singh 0568038622

4.6 Roles, Responsibilities and Authorities

Project Manager / Construction Manger
Project Manager/Construction Manager are responsible for overall implementation of this method
statement, and to ensure that project engineer, site engineer and general foreman are well informed
of its required, PM/CM are responsible for

• Providing all resources in terms of manpower, equipment, and material.

• Controlling the coordination between all involved parties to ensure safety, quality and schedule
requirements are met.
• Controlling the progress of work and ensuring all the submittal are made on time and approved
well before starting certain activity.
• Controlling the progress of work and ensuring final approval is obtained at least 24 hours before
casting schedule date.

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• Review & approve the MS & material in coordination with QA/QC & relevant subcontractor.

Project Engineer /Site Engineer

PE/SE are responsible for the following.
• Organize & deploy the manpower as per site requirements & making sure the required machines
and tools are in good working conditions.
• PE/SE will make sure all the foreman and labor involved in the activity have attend the HSE toolbox
prior start working at site.
• PE/SE will make sure all the work is performed as per approved drawings and method statement.
• Check the work at site prior QA/QC inspection making sure work is ready for inspection as per
approved drawings and project specification.
• PE/SE will make sure timely IR will be raised in coordination with QA/QC engineer to get timely
approval to proceed with next activity.

QA/QC Manager / QC Engineer

QA/QC team is responsible for the following.
• QA/QC engineer will ensure all the work is carried out in accordance with the contract specification,
approved drawings, and approved project quality plan.
• Timely raise of ITR as per approved ITP & make sure work is done as per approved drawings and
MS prior consultant approval.
• Visit the site prior consultant visit and make sure work are done as per drawings, specification and
approved method statement.
• Arrange consultant visit and seek their 1st time approval.
• Arrange other relevant clearances to proceed with casting.

HSE Manager / HSE Engineer

The HSE team is responsible for the following.
• Prior commencement of activity, HSE engineer will brief the work force induction talk on project site
safety requirements.
• Maintain records of accidents & enforce PPE on all staff.
• Inspecting Sites and making sure all the machines and equipment deployed at site complied with fitness
standard.
• Monitoring and providing support during construction of facilities and equipment.
• Identifying hazardous situations and safety-controlled actions.
• Keeping and maintaining company safety records.

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• Identify & manage risks associated with the project environment and processes while complying with
regulatory requirements & corporate standard.
• Responsible for Maintain a proactive and demonstrable safety performance that includes compliance
with all safety, health & environmental policies and procedures.
• Manage & submit HSE reports as required.
• Work effectively with various departments throughout the project to resolve compliance issues.

General Foreman
General Foreman is responsible for following.
• Proper distribution of work force as per requirement of work.
• Continuous coordination and follow up of site engineer’s instruction to meet requirements outlined
in method statement during excavation, construction and finishing activities.
• Coordination with site safety officer to maintain safe workplace.
• To ensure that all the workers have the required information and knowledge of their duties.
• Ensure when labor wear suitable eye protection and mask where necessary.
• Ensure materials are being safely stored.

Site Surveyor
The site surveyor is responsible for the following.
• Check layout and level for form work as per drawings.
• Report to CM/PM if any discrepancy found in site condition & drawings and take advice for further
action prior proceeding with next activity.
• Making sure all the equipment used in survey must be calibrated as per planned interval.

5. HSE REQUIREMENTS

• Compliance with legal requirements.

• Compliance with system framework OSHAD SF CoP.
• Compliance with ADM requirements.
• All workers must be inducted before the start of work.
• MSRA Need to communicate to all the workers.
• TBT should be conducted, and evidence need to maintain.
• Third party Competency certificates are required for all technical job.

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• All plants and equipment must be third party certified.
• Close supervision of the area and proactive monitoring of activities.
• Welfare facilities to be provided to the work force at site.
• Site foreman HSE crew should be vigilant at site.
• PTW work must be obtained before the start of the job.
• Internal HSE inspections should be conducted.
• Machinery, Plant must be inspected with aid of checklist.
• All the workers must use PPE’s.

Emergency Phone Numbers

SN. DESCRIPTION CONTACT NUMBER

01 POLICE 999
02 AMBULANCE 998

03 CIVIL DEFENCE 997

04 ADDC Emergency 991

05 DAR Emergency Details to be provided

06 Contractor PM 0561266555

07 Contractor CM 0555458894
08 Contractor HSE 0562526739
6. DETAILED CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE

The test method described is useful as rapid, nondestructive techniques for the in-place determination
of density and water content of soil and rock. It is used for compaction control testing of roadways,
embankments, trench backfills and other earthworks such as dams and foundations.
This test method is suitable for quality control and acceptance testing for construction and for
research and development applications.
The nondestructive nature of the tests allows repetitive measurements to be made at a single test
location.
SUMMARY OF TEST METHOD

General

Nuclear moisture and density gauges use two sealed sources of radioactive material to determine
the density and moisture content of earth works, asphalt pavement, concrete and roofing materials.

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There are two methods of testing:

Direct Transmission Procedure

This is the common procedure used for testing soil and rock. A test hole is prepared using a drill pin
or slide hammer. The source rod is extended to the depth required and a direct transmission test is
taken.

Backscatter Method

To measure density of asphalt pavements, the gauge is positioned on a smooth surface. The source
rod is placed in the backscatter (non-destructive) position and in-place density measurements of the

pavement is taken.

The obtained readings for standard counts along with moisture and density readings are compared
with standard calibration curves and values for in-situ bulk density and moisture content are
calculated. For compaction control, the operator uses laboratory-determined values such as Proctor
and Marshall Values to determine the degree of compaction. Some instrument has the facility for
direct readout of all results simultaneously.

The Nuclear Gauges use cesium or radium as the source of fast neutrons. The hydrogen atom has
the same mass as the high energy neutrons and the majority of hydrogen in soil is associated with
the soil water; therefore, when the fast neutrons collide with the hydrogen, the fast neutrons lose
enough energy to become slow neutrons, and the slow neutrons rebound back towards the probe
and are absorbed by the nucleus of the gas in the probe. Boron trifluoride or helium-3 gas can be
used to absorb the rebounding slow neutrons. When the slow neutrons enter the nucleus of the gas,
a higher energy state results, and emitted photons can then be detected as electrical pulses with an
electronic counting device.

There are a proportional number of thermalized neutrons related to the soil water content.

Interferences

The chemical composition of the sample may affect the measurement, and adjustments may be
necessary. Hydrogen in forms other than water determined by ASTM D2216 and carbon will cause
measurements in excess of the true value.

Oversize rocks or large voids in the source detector path may cause higher or lower density
determination. Where lack of uniformity in the soil due to layering, rock or voids is suspected, the
test volume site should be dug up and visually examined to determine if the test material is
representative of the full material in general and if rock correction is required.

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APPARATUS

NUCLEAR GAUGE

An electronic counting instrument, capable of being seated on the surface of the material under test,
and which contains:
A sealed source of high energy gamma radiation such as cesium or radium.
A sealed mixture of a radioactive material such as americium or radium and a target material such as
beryllium.
Gamma Detector-Any type of gamma detector such as a Geiger-Mueller tube(s).
Arab Center for Engineering Studies is equipped with nuclear gauge devices as follows:
MC-1 PORTAPROBE ,CPN (USA)
MC-3 PORTAPROBE ,CPN (USA)

REFERENCE STANDARD

A block of material used for checking instrument operation and to establish conditions for a
reproducible reference count rate.
SITE PREPARATION DEVICES

A plate, straightedge, or other suitable leveling tool which may be used for planning the test site to
the required smoothness, and in the Direct Transmission Method, guiding the drive pin to prepare a
perpendicular hole.
DRIVE PIN

A pin of slightly larger diameter than the rod in the Direct Transmission Instrument, wed to prepare
a hole in the material under test for inserting the rod.

Fig 1 presents the Nuclear Meters available with ACES -CPN.

Fig.1 Nuclear Density Gauges: CPN

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QUALITY ASSURANCE

Calibration charts are provided by the manufacturers, containing the relationship between the count
rate and corresponding densities and moisture contents. However the following measures of quality
checks shall be used in order to ensure reliability and accuracy of test results.

Standardization and Reference Check

Standardization of the gage shall be performed at the start of each day’s work, and a permanent
record of these data shall be retained. Perform the standardization with the gage located at least 3
m away from other sources of radioactive material, and clear of large masses or other items which
may affect the reference count rate.

Using the reference standard, take a reading for each standard moisture and density counts a
measurement period of four or more times the normal test period. This constitutes one
standardization check.

The values obtained above are compared with the average of past 4 values for each moisture and
density standard counts, taken prior to usage. If it is within the limits stated below the gage is
considered to be in satisfactory condition, and the values may be used to determine the moisture
and density count ratios for the day of use. The limits are as follows:

| Ns-No | ≤ 2*(No)0.5

Where:

Ns = value of current standardization count,

No = average of the past four values of N, taken for prior usage.

If the value is outside these limits, allow additional time for the gage to stabilize, make sure the area
is clear of sources of interference, and then conduct another standardization check. If the second
standardization check is within the limits, the gage may be used, but if it also fails the test, the gage
shall be adjusted or repaired as recommended by the manufacturer.
If the instrument standardization has not been checked within the previous three months, perform
at least four new standardization checks, and use the mean as the value for No.
Use the value of Ns to determine the count ratios for the current day’s use of the instrument. If for
any reason the measured density / moisture becomes suspect during the day’s use, perform another
standardization check.

Moisture Correction.

Some soils have other forms of water known as “bound water’ or water of hydration which does not
contribute to the compactive efforts but is measured by nuclear gauge. A simple corrective

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technique can be used by comparing moisture contents obtained on the same samples/ location by
using of nuclear method and oven drying method (ASTM D2216-98) and obtain related linear
correlation.

Moisture calibrations needs to be done with a newly purchased neutron probe and when changing
to another field. Field calibrations should be done in the locations of nuclear tests to produce a
linear model that fits the soil type for that location. The linear model of a known soil type (sandy,
clay, etc.) can be used in any field with a similar soil type.

Density Compaction Box Calibration

If the operator observes that the density values are unrealistic or are in disagreement with other
testing devices both nuclear and conventional, the Compaction Box procedure may be used for
density verification for peculiar type of soil which does not fit the gauge curve.

For that purpose, a strong box 18.6*16.6*11 inches is filled with the representative material from
the site and compacted to the required density inch by inch. The exact value of compaction is
determined by the relation of the measured weight and volume.

Density reading over the same box is obtained by the nuclear gauge and compared with the
calculated values. The values should conform within ±16 kg/m3, otherwise overall calibration of the
instrument should be suspected.

TEST PERSONNEL

The field testing is performed by an experienced technician with at least 1 year experience in nuclear
density testing.

The interpretation of records is performed by an experienced engineer with at least 3 years’

experience in material testing.

TEST PROCEDURE (DIRECT TRANSMISSION PROCEDURE)

Standardize the gage. (See Section 5.1)

Select a test location. If the gage is closer than 250 mm (10 in.) to any vertical mass that might
influence the result, such as in a trench or alongside a pipe, follow the manufacturer’s correction
procedure.

Remove all loose and disturbed material. Remove additional material as necessary to reach the
material that represents a valid sample of the zone or stratum to be tested. Surface drying and
spatial bias should be considered in determining the depth of material to be removed.

Plane or scrape a smooth horizontal surface so as to obtain maximum contact between the gage and
the material being tested. The placement of the gage on the surface of the material to be tested is

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always important but is especially critical to the successful determination of density when using the
backscatter method. The optimum condition in all cases is total contact between the bottom surface
of the gauge and the surface of the material being tested. To correct surface irregularities, use of
native tines or fine sand as a filler may be necessary. The depth of the filler should not exceed
approximately 3 mm (1/8 in.) and the total area filled should not exceed 10 % of the bottom area of
the instrument. The maximum depth of any void beneath the gage that can be tolerated without
filling shall not exceed approximately 3 mm (1/8 in.). Several trial seating may be required to achieve
these conditions.

Make a whole perpendicular to the prepared surface using the guide and the hole-forming device
4.4, or by drilling if necessary. The hole shall be of such depth and alignment that insertion of the
probe will not cause the gage to tilt from the plane of the prepared area. The depth of the hole must
be deeper than the depth to which the probe will be placed. The guide shall be the same size as the
base of the gauge, with the hole in the same location on the guide as the probe on the gauge. The
corners of the guide are marked by scoring the surface of the soil. The guide plate is then removed,
and any necessary repairs are made to the prepared surface.

Set the gage on the soil surface, carefully aligning it with the marks on the soil so that the probe will
be directly over the pre-formed hole.

Insert the probe in the hole.

Seat the gage firmly by rotating it about the probe with a back-and-forth motion.

Secure and record the density and moisture readings for the normal measurement period.

Determine the ratio of the readings to the standard count. From this count ratio and the appropriate
calibration and adjustment data, determine the in-place wet density and moisture content.

If the volume tested as defined in 4.4 has excess oversize material with respect to the limitations in
the appropriate Test Methods D 698, D 1357, or D 4253, then a correction for wet density (unit
weight) and water content must be applied. This correction will be made in accordance with Practice
D4718. This test method requires sampling from the actual test volume.

If methods samples of the measure material are to be taken for purposes of correlation with other
test methods or rock correction, the volume measured can be approximated by a 200 mm (8 in.)
diameter cylinder located directly under the center line of the radioactive source and detector(s).
The height of the cylinder to be excavated will be the depth setting of the source rod when using the
Direct Transmission method.

An alternative to the correction for oversize particles that can be used with mass density methods or
minimal oversize situations involves multiple tests. Tests may be taken at adjacent locations and the
results averaged to get a representative value. Comparisons need to be made to evaluate whether
the presence of a single large rock or void in the soil is producing unrepresentative values of density.

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Whenever values obtained are questionable, the test volume site should be dug up and visually
examined.

CALCULATION OF RESULTS

If dry density is required, the in-place water content shall be determined using either gravimetric
samples and laboratory determination of water content (Test Methods D 2216, D 4643, D 4959, D
4944), or an instrument which determines water content by neutron thermalization (Test Method D
3017).

If the water content is determined by nuclear methods, Test Method D 3017, subtract the kg/m3
(lbf/ft3) of moisture from the kg/m3 (lbf/ft3) of wet density, and obtain dry density in kg/m3 (lbf/ft3)

If the water content is determined by other methods, and is in the form of percent, proceed as
follows:

ρd=100 ρm /(100+W)

where:

ρd = dry density in kg/m3 (lbf/ft3)

ρm= wet density in kg/m3 (lbf/ft3)

W = water as a percent of the dry mass.

SAFETY

When used in accordance with instructions the nuclear gauges represent no danger to the user or to
the public.
The general public is restricted from access to the device by virtue of the operating procedures,
locked storage, and transportation limitations.
Operator protection is obtained through adequate training plus good gauge design.
No matter how low the exposure rate is, there are three ways to limit the exposure:
-TIME –exposure is lowered by only being with the instrument for the time of measurement.
-DISTANCE –radiation exposure decreases sharply with the distance. Work fast and keep distance
between gauge and operator.
-SHIELDING –no additional shielding methods are necessary for the particular gauges.
Effective user instructions together with routine safety procedures, such as source leak tests are a
recommended part of the operation and storage of this type of instruments.

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TEST REPORT

Report the following information:

Standardization and adjustment data for the date of the tests.
Make, model and serial number of the test instrument.
Name of the operator(s).
Test site identification.
Visual description of material tested.
Test mode (backscatter or direct transmission) and test depth (if applicable).
Wet and dry densities in kg/m3 or unit weights in (lbf/ft3)
Water content in percent of dry mass or dry unit weight.

Transportation

The transportation or shipment of regulated materials must comply with FANR regulations (FANR-
Reg- 13). All radioactive shipments and transport within or from ACES must receive prior approval
from the RSO.
The following regulations must be achieved:
a) Transportation of materials shall be performed only in a specialized and FANR / Civil
Defense Approved vehicle with all required labels, placard and radioactive markings.
b) During transportation, the container shall be fully secured in the transported vehicle, locked, and
located away from personnel, as appropriate. The vehicle shall be locked when unattended.
c) If the driver and all passengers leave the vehicle unattended at any time during transport, the case
shall be securely locked inside of the vehicle to prevent theft.
d) The ignition keys should be removed, and the driver's compartment locked.
e) Vehicles with regulated materials must not be parked overnight at residences.
f) During the transportation, the operator should have proper documents such as vehicle
approval from Civil Defense and all related licenses from FANR.
g) Regulated materials should not be left unsecured at any time.

Storage

Field Storage Requirements: The following requirements must be complied with:

a) Notification to the parties responsible for the premises of the presence of ionizing
radiation and approval of storage by such parties.
b) The premises shall be inspected and the RSO shall be satisfied that the regulated materials
are properly stored.
c) Radiation signs shall be posted on the outer surface of vehicles, at each entryway of a
building, and at the locked doors of rooms, closets, or special areas to notify the public of
the presence of ionizing radiation. The signs shall display the names, local addresses, and

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phone numbers of responsible ACES employees (site lab supervisor and RSO).
d) The external surface of the storage area shall be capable of protecting persons from
exposure to radiation fields in excess of 0.15mrem/hr (see Table 1).

7. Third Party Approval Requirements, If Any

M-SCA-033000-STR-006-A Prequalification for M/s Arab center as a third party for soil,
concrete, and material testing.

8. Appendices

8.1 Inspection And Test Plan (ITP)

8.2 Quality Inspection Checklist
8.3 HSE Risk Assessment
8.4 ASTM Specification D-6938-17a
8.5 Radiation Safety Manual for Nuclear Density Gauge
8.6 Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) Registration
8.7 Nuclear Gauge Leak Certificate and Calibration certificate (Format Only)
8.8 Sketch Of Nuclear Gauge Storage Room
8.9 Third Party Certificate for The NDT Technician

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APPENDIX 1 - INSPECTION AND TEST PLAN (ITP)

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PROJECT NAME/NO.: CORDOBA (PHASE 1) AT BLOOM LIVING, ZAYED CITY, ABU DHABI - MAIN WORKS PACKAGE
EMPLOYER: BLOOM DISTRICT PROPERTIES CONTRACTOR: Emirates Link Maltauro LLC
ENGINEER: DAR AL-HANDASAH CONSULTANT SUB-CONTRACTOR:
Doc. Submittal Reference: Rev. No.:
Description: Excavation, Backfilling Works Date: 30-03-2023
QUALITY INSPECTIONS REFERENCES INSPECTION POINT
PROCESS CONTROL FORMS
SN FREQUENCY OF TEST (Mode of ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA (SPECIFICATION, METHOD
DESCRIPTION DATA SUB
measurement) STATEMENTS, OTHERS) COMPANY CONSULTANT CONTRACTOR TPI
CONTRACTOR
A Construction Phase
6 Activities
Specification Section # Visual checks &
6.1 Formation Level For each element WIR / Shop Drawing Coordinates
033000 measurement
S H R
Specification Section # Visual checks &
6.2 Backfilling For each layer Visual Checklist
313116 measurement
S W/S R
Specification Section # Visual checks &
6.3 Leveling of layer For each layer Visual Checklist
313116 measurement
S W/S R

6.4 Compaction Test For each layer Witness Checklist ASTM D6938 FDT by Nuclear Gauge S H R ACES

LEGENDS: W – Witness H – Hold R – Review A – Approval S – Surveillance TPI – Third Party Inspection Agency

AD20164-0200S-FM-17 REV 00 1
 Employer PMC Engineer Contractor

QUALITY CONTROL CHECKLIST

BACKFILLING

PROJECT NAME : Cordoba (Phase 1) At Bloom Living, Zayed City, Abu Dhabi - Main Works Package
CLIENT : Bloom District Properties
CONSULTANT : Dar Al-Handasah Consultant

PROCESS : _______________________________ DATE: _______________

LOCATION OF WORK: __________________________________________________
DRAWING/SPECIFICATION REFERENCES:_________________________________

CHECKED BY ENDORSED BY
ITEM CONTRACTOR CONSULTANT REMARKS
(tick) (tick)
Yes No Yes No
1. Is the level of excavation checked against
A.M. bench mark?
2. Have all service lines been protected,
checked, tested and signed off?
3. Have warning tapes/tiles been provided over
service lines?
4. Is the source and material to be used in
backfilling approved and meets specification
requirements?
5. Is honeycomb/voids/damaged to concrete
rectified?
6. Is checking carried out for substructure
waterproofing, if any?
7. Are trenches free of debris and other
deleterious materials?
8. Is the compaction carried out in layers using
the approved compaction equipment?
9. Has In Situ Density Test carried out as per
specification requirements?
10. Has the final level been checked and as per
drawing?
MAIN CONTRACTOR CONSULTANT

Name : _________________________ Name : ____________________________

Signature : _________________________ Signature : ____________________________

Date : _________________________ Date : ____________________________

Rev.0 Issue No. 1 Issue Date:15-07-09

 Procedure Checklist
Density of Soils In Place by the Nuclear Method

P F N/A
1. Does reference block have the same serial number as the nuclear gauge.
Nuclear gauge kit has: Plate__ Drill Rod__ Extraction Tool__ Hammer___
2. Calibration date of Nuclear gauge.
3. Are Standard Density and Moisture maintained in the Gauge Diary.
4. All necessary PPE such as gloves,and safety shoes,shall be worn during the time of testing as
appropriate.?
5. Is the gauge at least 10 feet away from large objects?
6. Is the gauge at least 30 feet away from other gauges?
Standard Density Count
7. Today's Standard Density Count within Allowable Range?
8. Is today’s Standard Density Count verified correctly by manual calculation?
Standard Moisture Count.
9. Today’s Standard Moisture Count within the Allowable Range?
10. Is today’s tolerance for Standard Moisture Count verified correctly by manual calculation?
11. Did technician use correct counts?
Density Test
12. Is the test site chosen at least 6 inches away from any vertical object?
13. Is the test site scraped and smooth?
14. Are voids on the test site filled with native fines, when greater than 1/8 in.?
15. Test hole depth correct?
16. Is the hole disturbed while extracting the drill rod?
17. Is the gauge indexed to the desired depth?
18. Is the gauge probe in contact with the correct wall of the hole?
19. Wet Density obtained?
20.
Representative sample obtained correctly?
21. Representative sample placed in moisture proof container & lid closed?

Remarks:

Date: Technician: IA Observer:

Technician’s E-mail Address:

Employer’s/ Supervisor’s E-mail Address:

 RISK ASSESSMENT
TITLE OF THE ACTIVITY: In-Place FDT by Nuclear Method

RISK ASSESSMENT REF No.: RA -011 Risk assessors team: PM,CM,PE, HSE Crew and General Foreman
Ahmed Zeiter, Ahmed Ghani, Hany, Najam and Ram sing

ASSESSOR: Safety & Project Departments ASSESSED DATE: 6/6/2023 REVIEWED DATE: 12/06/2023
Additional
Risk Residual Improveme Accept
Implemented control measures
evaluation risk nts in Y/N?
Who may be harmed and controls
Activity Hazard
how Consequences/Impact
RL RL
L S H/M/ L S H/
M/
L L

➢ Permit / NOC should be obtained from FANR

prior to commencement of task. PTW must be
obtained for each area separately.
➢ Proper instructions to be given to the responsible
persons during the mobilization of vehicles and
equipment.
Collision with ➢ Aces to ensure all the FANR regulatory
Mobilization / Demobilization of equipment

adjacent requirement are followed while working on site.

structure /
vehicles / ➢ The equipment operator shall be certified.
persons. ➢ Personal injuries due to collision ➢ Prior inspection of the site shall be conducted to
Inconvenienc ensure it is safe to work.
➢ Workers due to hit with vehicles Close
e to traffic or ➢ Shielding the radiation source, keeping distance
with moving ➢ Property damage due to contact supervision of
surrounding away from the source and reducing time spent near
equipment. with other structure/ Moving the area as per
persons/pede the radiation source as much as possible, shall
FANR
strians ➢ Equipment damage vehicles and machines. always be effectively implemented to ensure safe
regulatory.
Poor due to collision. ➢ Chronic effects of exposure to use of the nuclear gauge.
3 5 15 2 2 4 Proactive Y
communicatio ➢ Property due to hit ionizing radiation include cancer, ➢ The nuclear gauge shall always be inside its
monitoring.
n storage box when not in use and kept away from
with moving genetic mutations, and birth Arrangement
Storage, and the workers as much as possible.
equipment. Defects. for proper
taking ➢ Calibration and leakage test of the nuclear gauge
➢ Workers due to ➢ Increase risk of radiation training of the
measurement shall be performed annually.
radiation exposure, Injuries that could workers
with ➢ Intermediate check of the nuclear gauge to
moisture- result from traffic accidents. ensure it is safe to use and its radiation sources are
density not leaking, shall be performed bi-weekly and as
nuclear deem.
gauge.
➢ Vehicles and equipment should not be parked or
placed in a manner that can cause disruption in
traffic or pedestrian movement.
➢ Warning signs should be displayed.
➢ PPES and coverall should be worn.
➢ First aid facility to be available on site.

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 RISK ASSESSMENT
TITLE OF THE ACTIVITY: In-Place FDT by Nuclear Method

RISK ASSESSMENT REF No.: RA -011 Risk assessors team: PM,CM,PE, HSE Crew and General Foreman
Ahmed Zeiter, Ahmed Ghani, Hany, Najam and Ram sing

ASSESSOR: Safety & Project Departments ASSESSED DATE: 6/6/2023 REVIEWED DATE: 12/06/2023
Additional
Risk Residual Improveme Accept
Implemented control measures
evaluation risk nts in Y/N?
Who may be harmed and controls
Activity Hazard
how Consequences/Impact
RL RL
L S H/M/ L S H/
M/
L L

Radiation from ➢ All the radiation workers to be trained and

the Nuclear ➢ Competence of the radiation worker shall be
gauge. ensured through relevant training, experience,
Caesium-137 skills, education, attitude, and others as
necessary.
emits the
➢ The worker and the public exposure to radiation
Use of Equipment Nuclear Machine for In-Place FDT

gamma
Radiation. due to ACES Work activities shall be monitored,
to ensure it is within ACES radiation exposure
Americium- limit (see section 5 of the attached ACES
241 reaction Staff should be
Radiation Safety Program for more information).
with Beryllium provided the
emits the ➢ Acute effects of exposure to high ➢ Exposed area to be restricted. safety induction
Neutron doses of ionizing radiation ➢ All drivers shall hold valid UAE driving licenses before starting
radiation. include nausea, vomiting and and have related training on safe mobilization / the job.
Alpha and Beta diarrhea, blistering and demobilization of nuclear gauges. Close
➢ TBT shall be conducted on safe driving and safe supervision of
Particles are ➢ Workers due to ulceration of skin; hair loss;
usage of nuclear gauge as necessary. the area as per
also emitted contact with dermatitis; cataracts; anemia, 5 3 15 2 2 4 Y
FANR
by the ➢ Ensure the site is checked. No unauthorized
Nuclear gauge. due to red blood cell damage. regulatory.
Sources. entry to the worksite (at least 3 meters to the
➢ reduced immune system due to nuclear gauge location). Proactive
NB: The
white blood cell damage. monitoring.
radiation ➢ The nuclear gauge user (worker) shall always
material inside ➢ infertility maintain a distance of about 3 meters from the Arrangement
the nuclear test location (nuclear gauge location) when for proper
gauge is possible. training of the
minute (See workers
➢ The nuclear gauge user shall ensure the nuclear
section 1.2 of gauge is always within his sight to prevent any
the attached unauthorized entry to the test location (3 meters
Radiation to the nuclear gauge location)
Safety
Program for ➢ The work location to be barricaded and signs to
posted.
More
information). ➢ Necessary PPE shall be provided such as hand
gloves to mitigate any potential contamination
with the radiation source during leakage.

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 RISK ASSESSMENT
TITLE OF THE ACTIVITY: In-Place FDT by Nuclear Method

RISK ASSESSMENT REF No.: RA -011 Risk assessors team: PM,CM,PE, HSE Crew and General Foreman
Ahmed Zeiter, Ahmed Ghani, Hany, Najam and Ram sing

ASSESSOR: Safety & Project Departments ASSESSED DATE: 6/6/2023 REVIEWED DATE: 12/06/2023
Additional
Risk Residual Improveme Accept
Implemented control measures
evaluation risk nts in Y/N?
Who may be harmed and controls
Activity Hazard
how Consequences/Impact
RL RL
L S H/M/ L S H/
M/
L L

➢ Proper maintenance of the vehicles as per the

manufacturer’s recommendation and related
regulations in UAE and ensure daily inspection of
the vehicle prior to usage.
➢ All vehicles shall be provided with adequate fire
extinguishers and first aid boxes.
➢ While setting up in a new location, always
provide adequate 0safe access for emergencies.
➢ Assembly point shall be established on the site
and emergency drill shall be conducted prior to
the commencement of work on the site.
➢ Necessary signpost shall be in place, such as the
radiation storage area safety sign and the
assembly point signpost which shall be located at
least 5 meters from the test location.
➢ All personnel shall be provided with an
emergency contact numbers and ACES RSO
contact number.
➢ The nuclear gauge shall be stored on site at a
specially designated and properly labeled storage
area or inside a properly parked and well labeled
project vehicle.
➢ The nuclear gauge shall be positioned in the
vehicle far away from the personnel as much as
possible. When possible, no personnel should
travel inside the same vehicle with the nuclear
gauge, except the driver.

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 RISK ASSESSMENT
TITLE OF THE ACTIVITY: In-Place FDT by Nuclear Method

RISK ASSESSMENT REF No.: RA -011 Risk assessors team: PM,CM,PE, HSE Crew and General Foreman
Ahmed Zeiter, Ahmed Ghani, Hany, Najam and Ram sing

ASSESSOR: Safety & Project Departments ASSESSED DATE: 6/6/2023 REVIEWED DATE: 12/06/2023
Additional
Risk Residual Improveme Accept
Implemented control measures
evaluation risk nts in Y/N?
Who may be harmed and controls
Activity Hazard
how Consequences/Impact
RL RL
L S H/M/ L S H/
M/
L L

Personal protective equipment

• Safety Helmet, Safety Shoes, Ear plugs, Face shield/Visor, Appropriate Gloves & Safety Goggles
Information, instruction and training
• All personnel in the team are to be made aware of the safe systems of work.
• Supervisors should ensure that all lifting gear used are in good condition and safe for use.
• Workers and supervisors should be trained in the use of power tools and machinery to ensure that equipment is maintained in good condition prior to and during use.
• Ensure that good house keeping standard is maintained through out.
Emergency procedures
• Site emergency procedures should make provision for the rescue of individuals from injuries.
• First-aid facilities should be available to cope with any significant injuries that may arise from the work.
Monitoring and review
• Work should be monitored by Foreman and charge hand who are trained to ensure that any additional precautions or equipment required are provided.

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 RISK ASSESSMENT
TITLE OF THE ACTIVITY: In-Place FDT by Nuclear Method

RISK ASSESSMENT REF No.: RA -011 Risk assessors team: PM,CM,PE, HSE Crew and General Foreman
Ahmed Zeiter, Ahmed Ghani, Hany, Najam and Ram sing

ASSESSOR: Safety & Project Departments ASSESSED DATE: 6/6/2023 REVIEWED DATE: 12/06/2023
Additional
Risk Residual Improveme Accept
Implemented control measures
evaluation risk nts in Y/N?
Who may be harmed and controls
Activity Hazard
how Consequences/Impact
RL RL
L S H/M/ L S H/
M/
L L

RISK MATRIX Risk Rating (RR) – Severity x Likelihood

LIKELIHOOD
Likely
Rare Unlikely Possible Almost certain
Could happen often (on
Remote possibility (once Could happen but rare Could happen occasionally Could happen frequently (once
L average once a month or
every 3 years or more) (typically once in a year) (on average quarterly) a week or more)
SEVERITY more)
1 2 3 5
(IMPACT) S 4

Low Low Low Low Medium

Insignificant 1
1 2 3 4 5
Low Low Medium Medium Medium
Minor 2
2 4 6 8 10
Low Medium Medium Medium High
Moderate 3
3 6 9 12 15
Low Medium Medium High High
Significant 4
4 8 12 16 20
Medium Medium High High High
Major 5
5 10 15 20 25
RISK BASED CONTROL PLAN
RISK LEVEL ACTION AND TIMESCALE
1-4 Quick, easy controls should be implemented immediately, and further action planned for when resources permit. Monitoring required to ensure controls are maintained.
Low Manage through routine procedures. Go for economic improvements where possible. Incident report must be completed.

Aim to reduce risks but costs of prevention may be limited. Undertake a risk assessment of the situation / task and implement the appropriate actions. Actions should have a
5-12 timescale and should be monitored. Where the risk involves work in progress undertake a risk assessment as soon as possible t o ensure the safety of the situation or task.
Medium Work should not start until the risk is reduced to an acceptable level. Considerable resources may have to be allocated. Contact your Manager and Risk Manager by
telephone about the actions that should be taken to reduce the risk/s. incident report must be completed. Incident must be added to service risk register.

Do not commence the activity until a risk assessment has been completed to ensure the safety of the situation or task. If it is not possible to reduce or elimin ate the risk
15-25
even with unlimited resources, work must remain prohibited. Inform your relevant Director, your Manager, and the Risk Manager immediately by telephone. Incident report
High
must be completed. Incident must be added to the service risk register.

Prepared by: ACES

Radiation Safety Officer (ACES) Prepared by: Project HSE Manager Reviewed by: PM
Name: Osama Sarfraz Name: Najam ul Hassan Abbasi Name: Ahmed Zeiter
Sign: Sign: Sign:

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 Protection and Safety Programme Advice – Portable Gauges

A protection and safety programme tells how the licensee will protect people and the
environment. This programme should include management arrangements, procedures and
equipment.
After FANR has reviewed and accepted the programme, it will become a part of the licence.
That is, licensees must meet the commitments they have made in these programmes.
A portable gauge protection and safety programme should have the following:

1. Safety Assessment
This is the basis for the protection and safety programme. It should deal with each type of
radiation source used by the licensee, and include the licensee’s equipment, procedures and
operations. It should estimate the doses due to routine operations and the potential doses
due to accidents. Based on this information it should specify the radiation protection
equipment and procedures that the licensee needs.
A licensee that is already in operation should conduct a safety assessment to check whether
any additional safety measures are needed.

2. Information about the licensee

Include
 The number and types of gauges that the licensee uses, including the radionuclides
used and their activities
 The number of staff who work directly with gauges
 A floor plan showing where gauges are stored

3. Radiation safety policies

Provide a commitment to comply with FANR regulations and licence conditions. Include a
commitment to support this protection and safety programme.
Include a procedure to notify FANR at least thirty days before any significant changes to
equipment, responsible staff or radiation protection arrangements.

4. Management structure
Include an organization chart showing the reporting chain. through clear lines of
responsibilities and accountability. Include the duties and authorities for radiation safety of
managers, supervisors and workers. Identify roles of radiation protection officers (RPO) and
their duties, authorities (supported by documented delegation) and access to managers.
Include a requirement that staff must be qualified for their duties. Include a procedure for
making sure that workers understand and acknowledge their duties.

5. Occupational Protection
Include what will be done to keep workers’ doses within your dose constraints (an
occupational dose constraint of 3 mSv/year is regarded as reasonable). Include a procedure
to train workers about what they should do to protect themselves from radiation.
Include how pregnant workers are encouraged to notify management and how management
will adapt their working conditions to protect the foetus without excluding the women from
work.
Include how persons under 18 are protected from radiation
Specify any controlled areas or supervised areas, and say why they are established.
Controlled areas usually include gauge storage facilities. Include how these areas are
monitored, how access is restricted and what protective measures are used.

6. Individual and workplace monitoring

a) For individual monitoring, provide written procedures for worker dose assessments.
Include how workers who are monitored are identified. Include arrangements for using
an approved dosimetry service and rules for returning and changing dosimeters. Include
how the RPO will review doses and how accumulated doses will be recorded. Include
procedures for dealing with worker overexposures and lost or damaged dosimeters.
Include investigation levels. Provide procedures so that dose records contain the
information FANR requires, are kept as long as FANR requires, and are made available
to workers. Include a procedure for reporting worker doses to FANR every six months.
Instead of individual monitoring, licensees can provide an evaluation showing that a
worker is not likely to receive more than 2 mSv/yr. This evaluation can be done on the
basis of prior experience, such as doses measured by the licensee or doses measured
by others in similar situations; area surveys; or a calculation, based upon source
strength, distance, shielding, and time spent in the work area.
b) For workplace monitoring, include how controlled and supervised areas are monitored
for radiation and how often they are checked.
Have access to a survey meter that can measure gamma radiation from 0.1 micro Sv per
hour through 0.5 mSv per hour. Have access to a meter that can measure neutron
radiation.
c) Health surveillance should include assessing workers’ fitness for their tasks and
detecting any occupational health issues they may have. Include preventing deterioration
of workers’ health, and evaluating how effective the licensee’s radiation control
measures are. Provide for asking whether the workplace needs to be changed to
improve workers’ health.
7. Public Protection
Provide the licensee’s procedures for keeping doses to the public below an acceptable
public dose constraint of 0.1 mSv/yr. (FANR will consider a dose constraint of up to 0.3
mSv/year if the Licensee provides a reason for why a dose constraint of 0.1 mSv/year is
impractical1.) Include how public exposures will be monitored and recorded to be sure these
constraints are met.

8. Safety of gauges
Discuss how the licensee will make sure that it buys the right gauges for its needs and how it
will make sure they meet international quality standards.
Provide inspection, calibration & maintenance procedures. Discuss how equipment will be
tested according to international standards. Include software. Include how the licensee has
or has access to leak testing capability.
Include how the licensee will keep gauges secure, including
 Keeping an inventory of all gauges, including their descriptions, where they are located
and who is assigned to keep the inventory include criteria to submitted update inventory
to FANR;;
 Keeping gauges from being stolen or damaged and keeping unauthorized persons from
using them either where they are used or where they are stored.
This section should also include procedures for controlling gauges, including
 Procedures to keep them from being transferred unless the receiver is authorized to
have them;
 Procedures to notify FANR after receiving or transferring them;
 Procedures to notify FANR if a gauge is lost, stolen or damaged, as required by REG-
24, Article (19); and
 Procedures to send FANR the licensee’s inventory of gauges twice each year

9. Operating procedures
These should be written procedures for workers to follow. They should be clearly displayed
or easy for workers to find and should be written in all of the languages that the workers may
use. Include routine operations and transport.

1
See FANR Regulatory Guide 007, ‘Radiation Safety’, page 11.
10. Employee training
Provide the radiation safety training programme for all workers who work directly with
gauges. The training should emphasize the procedures the workers must follow. Include how
worker attendance at training will be recorded and how the workers will be tested to make
sure the training has been effective. As well as the periodic of the retraining should be
identified.

11. Incident reporting and investigation

Provide procedures for reporting incidents and accidents to FANR and procedures for
investigating them. Include procedures to meet the reporting requirements in of FANR-REG-
24, Article (19).

12. Emergency Response Plan

Begin with a list of predictable incidents and accidents and the procedures that will be
followed to deal with them. Include immediate actions to minimize doses to workers and the
public. Include how the public will be kept away from affected areas until conditions have
been returned to normal.
Describe the duties of each person who will respond to the emergency. Include workers,
radiation protection officers and responsible supervisors and managers. Include the names
and complete contact information for these persons.
Provide for simple instructions to be clearly visible and for any equipment needed for
emergency response. Include reporting procedures, along with the contact information
needed to report accidents to all responsible authorities.
Provide for Emergency Response training that includes drills, exercises and refresher
training.

13. Import/Export
Provide the procedure for getting permission from FANR to import and export gauges.
Licensees must ask FANR for a permit in advance of each shipment.

14. Transportation
Portable gauge users will be involved in transportation as shippers, carriers and receivers.
They should provide
 Procedures for ensuring that the gauges are properly constructed and labeled for
transport. Include procedures for preparing transportation documents and for notifying
FANR and other authorities.
 Procedures for meeting vehicle requirements; for loading and stowing gauges and for
putting placards on the vehicle.
 Procedures for receiving gauges. Include procedures for surveying them, confirming their
shipping documents, and notifying FANR that the packages have been received.
 Procedures for training workers who do any of the above things.

15. Waste management

Include procedures to manage, store, document and dispose of gauges that are no longer
used, including return to the suppliers, as appropriate supported with financial/
administration security for safe disposal or return to supplier.

16. Quality Assurance

Provide the licensee’s Quality Assurance (QA) programme. Include a process for writing
procedures, for changing them and for documenting the changes. Also include a process for
confirming compliance with the procedures.
Include procedures to make sure safety equipment and safety systems are checked
regularly and that problems are corrected.
Include procedures for periodically reviewing and auditing the licensee’s safety performance.
Include the performance of this protection and safety programme. Include corrective action
procedures.