Contract Name: Comprehensive Corridor Plan for Prince Meshal

Bin Abdulaziz Road - Al Taif Road

Method Statement for Construction of Retaining Walls

Method Statement
for
Construction of Retaining Walls

Project:
COMPREHENSIVE CORRIDOR PLAN FOR PRINCE MESHAL
BIN ABDULAZIZ ROAD - AL TAIF ROAD

Client : ROYAL COMMESSION OF RIYADH CITY

Document Number:

Document # Rev # Date By Submission:

C001-RCRC-SPC-CIV-MST-0008 0 12 March 2024 SAPAC For Approval

Signature

Name Hamdi Shaqfa Rene Jaleco Jr. Ala’aa Moqbel

Prepared by: Reviewed & Checked By Approved by:
Position Construction Manager QAQC Manager Project Manager

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TABLE of CONTENTS

S# Description Page
1 Purpose 3
2 Scope 3
3 Abbreviation 3
4 References 3
5 Equipment and Tools 4
6 Materials 4
7 Organization, Responsibility & Supervision 5-7
8 Procedure and Methodology 7-14
9 Task Specific Emergency Arrangements 14-16
10 Risk Assessment 17
11 Appendices 18

1.0 PURPOSE

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Method Statement for Construction of Retaining Walls

The purpose of this method statement is to address the requirements and methods for the
construction of retaining walls, including form/rebar work, materials, tools and equipment,
health and safety regulations, quality assurance, and any other associated tasks. This
Method Statement is completed in accordance with standards and specifications, as well
as contract and safety requirements.

2.0 SCOPE

This method statement was developed to illustrate the safe working approach for the defined
construction of retaining walls that will be completed at the Comprehensive Corridor Plan for
Prince Meshal Bin Abdulaziz Road - Al Taif Road Project in Qiddiya. It also specifies the
materials, tools, and equipment used to guarantee that the job is carried out safely and in
compliance with contract requirements by Saudi Pan Kingdom to ensure the construction is
managed in an appropriate manner.

3.0 ABBREVIATIONS

RCRC Royal Commission of Riyadh City

SAPAC Saudi Pan Kingdom for Trad., Ind., & Con. Co. (C.J.S.C.)
MOT Ministry of Transportation
AASHTO American Associated of State Highway and Transportation Officials
NGL Natural Ground Level
QAQC Quality Assurance and Quality Control
HSE Health, Safety and Environmental
WIR Work Inspection Request
ITP Inspection & Test Plan
MAR Material Approval Request
OPC / SRC Ordinary Portland Cement / Sulphate Resisting Cement
BM Benchmark

4.0 REFERENCES
The latest revision of the following Project Specification shall be used as references and is part of
this Execution of Work.

 RCRC Project Specification

 Ministry of Transportation Specification
 Project Quality Plan
 Project Shop Drawings
 Project Safety Plan

5.0 EQUIPMENTS AND TOOLS

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S# Description No. of Units

1 Survey Instruments
2 Concrete Pumps
3 Concrete Mixer Trucks
4 Dozer
5 Excavator
6 Tipper Trucks
7 Wheel Loader
8 Water Tankers
9 Plate Compactor
10 Total Station & Accessories
11 Leveling Machine & Accessories
12 GPS
13 Measuring Tape
14 Sprit Level
15 Plumb Bob
16 Builder’s Square
17 Aluminum Box Section (Patti)
18 Slump Cone
19 Tampering Rod
20 Calibrated Concrete Thermometer
21 Cylinder Molds

6.0 MATERIALS

6.1 Concrete
6.1.1 Concrete Class 20 MPa SRC (Blinding Concrete)
6.1.2 Concrete Class 20 MPa OPC (Screed)
6.1.3 Concrete Class 25 MPa SRC
6.1.4 Concrete Class 28 MPa (Structural Retaining Walls)

6.2 Steel Reinforcement

6.2.1 As per approved MAR

6.3 Expansion Joint/Construction Joint

6.3.1 As per approved MAR

6.4 Tanking Membrane/ Fiberboard/Bituminous Mastic Fillet

6.4.1 As per approved MAR

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6.5 Permeable Fill

6.5.1 As per approved MAR

7.0 ORGANIZATION, RESPONSIBILITY and SUPERVISION

Project Manager
 Develop and initiate the project plan while orienting the project team to focus on critical
activities, milestones, and updating of the plan.
 Ensure continuous monitoring of activities while providing feedback to Company
management on current status during the duration of the work.
 Ensure company safety awareness and procedural implementation throughout the work.
 Monitor on-going project in relation to activity execution, manpower resources, machinery
and equipment needs, material selection and other expenditure related processes.
 Approve construction drawings and get all necessary documents approvals in order to start
execution as per schedule and specifications. Ensure that issued construction drawings are
approved by the Engineer, in addition to ensure that all project documents are approved
prior to commence execution at site.
 Identifies staff quality development and training needs, and ensures that relevant trainings
are fully attended by the Contractors team members.

Project QA/QC Manager

 Supervise in order to meet the project quality requirements and Client’s expectations.
 Coordinates activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, in order to satisfy
the projects needs and requirements.
 Reviews and verifies all cases for validity and accuracy of quality control test reports;
review all Contractors internal quality procedures to ensure Client requirements are
fulfilled.
 Ensure that the Inspection and Test Plans has been carried out according to procedure.
 Ensure that the activity is carried out in accordance with Quality Assurance procedure and
project specification.
 Identify problems, propose possible solutions and implement those solutions to achieve
objectives of the project.
 Verify correctness of Request for Inspection submitted; also ensure quality of work is in
accordance to approved issue for construction drawings.
 Ensure calibration certificates for all quality control equipment are tracked for renewal.

Construction Manager
 Ensure that all works will be completed according to approved plan and specifications and
as per approved schedule at all times.
 Ensure to conduct routine inspection in the construction sites.
 Ensure that execution of the during implementation are complies with proper QAQC
procedure and as per project specification.
 Ensure to monitor and update completed work as instructed to the Site Engineer.
 Ensure that the methods are in accordance to the Approved Method Statement.
 Ensure that the required works are planned and performed according to this document.
 Ensure that all activities are set according to the project priorities and achieved without
delay.

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 Ensure that the project teams will conduct all the works in safest possible manner and
comply with the Client’s HSE plan requirements as well as with the project HSE plan
requirements.

Project HSE Manager

 Develop, communicate, administer and coordinate the company activities regarding the
implementation of company HSE program, to ensure that company HSE Management plan
sets real objectives and targets within time scale in other to allocate roles and
responsibilities for better accountabilities.
 Prepare project HSE Management Plan and provide HSE support for Project Managers,
HSE Engineers and Safety Officers to achieve schedule targets of the project inclusive to
manage the hazards.
 Ensure a copy of approved HSE Plan and Risk Assessment is available on site all the time.
 Regular monitoring and measuring HSE performance, effectiveness of management
system, the extent of compliance with standards and the achievement of the plan to
eliminate any risks.

Project Stakeholder Manager

 A Stakeholder Manager with his team will be assigned with roles and responsibilities to plan,
develop, implement and maintain the stakeholder process throughout the project duration.
 Responsible for identifying, analysis, prioritizing and meeting with the needs and
expectations of all stakeholders on timely basis.
 Conduct a meeting session in order to identify stakeholders for the project.

Site Engineer
 Supervise the execution of works in the site to ensure that the work phase required and
assigned by the Project Manager/Construction Manager is accomplished within the
approved time, plan, specification and standards.
 Administer the day-to-day site activities which include supervising and assigning of duties
and descriptions on how tasks should be interpreted, or accomplished in compliance with
the required output, resolving unexpected technical difficulties in coordination with the
Construction Manager, implementation of safety practices and programs.
 Inform the direct managers/supervisors on all activities in the site to ensure that proper
communication and channeling is observed in order to execute the program as planned.
 Comply proper QAQC and HSE Procedure during execution of works on site
 Assess, plan, request and check manpower, materials, equipment and other site
requirements needed for the construction.

QA/QC Engineer
 Ensure that all approved QA/QC procedure/documents are available and implemented by
the construction team throughout the duration of the project.
 Ensure that all the tests required in project specifications have passed the analysis and
submitted for the Engineer/Client’s approval as often as required.
 Ensure that quality of work conforms to the project specification and Qatar Construction
Specification or as required by the Engineer Representative.
 Prepare and submit Work Inspection Request (WIR) to quality department in parallel with
construction time schedule attaching required documents for submittal such as (e.g. latest
approved shop drawings, survey records, quantities, etc.), inspect and implement quality
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control measures prior to scheduled inspection with the Engineer/Client in according to 24

hours’ notification.

Environmental Engineer
 Responsible for the implementation of the Environmental (HSE) programs at the site. This
position is required to conduct/ coordinate HSE training to employees and vendors /
contractors, conduct periodic HSE inspections/ audits, conduct surveys to identify level of
implementation and effectiveness of HSE management system, identify and recommend
measures/ approaches to close gaps/ improve the management system. Responsible to
deploy new initiatives and manage project to ensure successful implementation. Liaising/
consulting with external organizations on HSE compliance matters.
 Implements Environmental programs on site. Participates in reviewing, monitoring and
controlling HSE standards to ensure compliance to legal and in house HSE requirements.
 Applies professional knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques of engineering
concerned with facilities and systems for controlling pollution and protecting quality of
resources and the environment.
 Perform industrial hygiene field instruments, safety measurements, safety evaluations and
hazardous waste evaluations.

Safety Officer
 Conduct safety inspections on the work site to ensure that safety procedures are
implemented and observed to avoid an accident-prone working environment.
 Conduct safety trainings for employees according to their job activities to ensure that safety
practices and procedures are known to all so that they can exercise “Safety First” rule.
 Ensure to conduct daily Tool Box Talk (TBT) to notify safety precautionary measure prior
deployment of work at site.
 Carry out risk analysis task and review when required before starting new work, or after
changes in work environment as well as after reporting of an accident.

8.0 PROCEDURES/ METHODOLOGY

8.1 PRIOR ACTIVITIES:

8.1.1 Necessary work permits shall be obtained before starting of any work at the site
including Permit to Work (PTW) from Saudi Electric Company, Telecom, Traffic
Diversion Permit from General Directorate of Traffic (GDT) and other stakeholders.
8.1.2 Collect all underground utilities drawings from all respective authorities involved in the
construction. Conduct site meeting on each utility owner; collect all necessary
information’s, instruction of each utility owners.
8.1.3 Applied safe work permit with required certificates not less than 24 hours before the
day that trial pit excavation work is scheduled to begin.

8.2 Execution of Work

Prior to proceed with any activity all permits shall be obtained.

This item shall consist the setting out, formworks, installation of reinforcement, expansion
joints, embedded items, concreting, curing of concrete, tanking membrane in accordance
with these specifications and the details shown on the plans or as directed by the

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Supervising Engineer. The materials shall conform to the requirements. All construction
methods, testing, and acceptance criteria shall be in accordance with the standards.

8.2.1 General

8.2.2 Ensure that construction drawings/shop drawings are approved prior to

commencement of the works.
8.2.3 Ensure all drawings are co-coordinated with all other services and installations.
8.2.4 Ensure all work areas are ready before proceeding with the works.
8.2.5 Ensure existing services if any located shall be protected; isolate and maintained in a
safe manner.
8.2.6 Ensure all vehicles and equipment’s are tag and with valid certificates for use.
8.2.7 Ensure all drivers and operators are holding valid licenses for operations.
8.2.8 Refer to risk assessment and risk management which form part of this method
statement.
8.2.9 Ensure the works has been carried out in the agreed sequence.
8.2.10 Ensure all the materials using for permanent works are approved by the Supervising
Engineer through MAF (Material Approval Form).
8.2.11 Ensure that the materials are stored in secure area.

8.3 Sequence of Works

8.3.1 Excavation
8.3.2 Formation level is acceptable
8.3.3 Site survey & setting out of underground elements / foundation / superstructures
8.3.4 Placing of blinding concrete and tanking membrane
8.3.5 Formworks installation for underground elements / foundation / superstructures
8.3.6 Reinforcing steel installation for underground elements / foundation / superstructures
8.3.7 Concrete of underground elements / foundation / superstructures
8.3.8 Curing of concrete

8.4 Excavation

8.4.1 Setting Out

 Setting out and establishing the centerline and corners of the retaining wall will be
based on two (2) of the three (3) approved benchmarks namely BM1 and BM2.
 Profiles will be established 1 meter offset from the wall corner to the high side every 20
meters to control site leveling operations.
 After site leveling, centers will be re-set and outer excavation edges marked to facilitate
excavation to the required levels.
 Once excavation is complete the level and limits of the blinding will be set out to ensure
that it is cast in accordance with the design drawings.

8.4.2 Excavation Works

 Excavation works shall be undertaken in accordance with the General Earthwork
Method Statement.

8.5 Formation Level for Foundation/Underground Elements

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8.5.1 Ensure excavation, backfill and compaction activities are completed. Formation level is
prepared as per the approved construction drawings, inspected by client and approval
are obtained to proceed with the next activity.

8.6 Survey & Setting Out of Underground Elements/Foundations/Superstructures

8.6.1 Primary survey points will be identified and secondary control points will be established
using the values from these points. A layout drawing will be maintained which will include
all survey control points for the works. Total stations and dumpy levels will be used for
setting out the works. These instruments will be checked and calibrated at regular
intervals to ensure the works are constructed in accordance with the setting out data on
the construction drawings. Calibration certificates shall be kept on site and filed as part of
the quality control. Ensure latest revision of approved shop drawings are available prior
to start earthwork operations.

8.7 Blinding Concrete & Tanking Membrane

8.7.1 Formwork for blinding will consist of 100 - 150mm high straight timber sections set to
the correct lines and levels and secured to the ground with steel pegs on to which as
per structural drawing thickness blinding concrete will be poured. Blinding concrete will
be done with concrete of minimum compressive strength on 28 days — 20MPa (SRC)
with the thickness of 75mm. The width of the blinding will be kept more than the line of
cast allowing space for foundations formwork as well. Prior of concrete pouring
polyethylene sheet shall place under the concrete blinding.

8.7.2 Tanking membrane shall have applied at the top of the blinding concrete.

8.7.3 Additional 50mm thickness of screed will be placed after the installation of tanking
membrane. Screed concrete will be done with the minimum of compressive strength on
28 days — 20MPa (OPC)

8.7.4 Concrete will be cast by pump or will be directly placed into the forms from transit mixer
after approval from Client. The blinding concrete will be spread within the formwork with
hand shovels and rakes, and the surface tamped to the correct level with an aluminum
straight edge. Once the blinding surface is dry, approved bitumen paint will be applied
over the same. 1000 Gauge polyethylene sheet shall be provided over the bitumen
coating with an overlap of minimum 150mm.

8.8 Formworks Installation of Foundation/Underground Elements/Superstructures

8.8.1 The shutters for foundation/underground elements/superstructure will be fabricated at

the site, installed and fixed on the blinding as per the foundation layout.
8.8.2 Erect formwork to the dimension and ensure that lines and grades are within the
tolerances.
8.8.3 The shutter will be side supported by props (shoring jacks) to maintain the proper
alignment of the forms.
8.8.4 Layout and level shall be maintained by installing proper level guides.
8.8.5 Ensure that cover to concrete is provided as per the approved drawing and
specifications.
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8.8.6 Details of formworks will be as per the approved design.

8.9 Reinforcing Steel Installation of Foundation/Underground Elements/ Superstructures

8.9.1 Perform the work in accordance with approved drawings.

8.9.2 Accurately position, support and secure reinforcement in a manner to prevent
displacement before and during placement of concrete.
8.9.3 Place the reinforcing bars within the tolerances specified in ACI 117.
8.9.4 Rebars shall be tied firmly with the approved type of binding wires with regards to the
spacing of the rebars as per the approved drawings. An approved support such as
chairs, spacers with correct dimensions shall be placed on the bottom and at the side
to ensure the correct concrete covering as required in the contract documents.
8.9.5 Before placing of concrete clean reinforcement from particles and coatings.

8.10 Construction/Expansion Joint

8.10.1 Construction and control joints indicated in the drawings are mandatory and must not
be omitted.
8.10.2 Provide water stops in construction joints as indicated.
8.10.3 Install water stops to form continuous diaphragm in each joint.
8.10.4 Support and protect exposed water stops during progress of works.

8.11 Installation of Embedded Items

8.11.1 Coordinate the installation of pipes and other embedded items with the work of the
other trades.

8.12 Pre-concrete inspection by the QC Engineer/Site Engineer

8.12.1 As work progresses on the preparation of the concrete pour the QC/Site Engineer will
fill in pre-concrete inspection & checklist from which must contain the following:
• Setting out/ Alignment
• Formworks/Shutter Works
• Reinforcement / Cover
• Cleanliness
• Embedded Items
• Access for Concreting – Safety of Work Place
• Concreting Materials / Equipment

8.12.2 When the QC/Site engineer is satisfied that all is in order he should sign off the element
of work in the appropriate sections of the pre-concrete inspection & checklist.
8.12.3 If the works are not satisfactory the QC/Site engineer will liaise with the concerned site
superintendent to rectify the defects.
8.12.4 Preparation for concreting shall follow the guidelines given in ACI 305r-99, 1and
particularly preparing the area to expedite concrete placement, ensuring the good
condition and operability of the concrete placing and consolidation equipment,
availability of back-up equipment, availability of water moistening (fogging) the

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subgrade, forms and reinforcement and curing, availability of plastic sheeting to be

used for curing, availability of curing compounds when applicable.
8.12.5 Surface on which concrete is to be placed shall be moist but free at standing water at
the time of concreting.
8.12.6 The engineer may attend the inspection.

8.13 Order of Concrete

8.13.1 The Site In-Charge shall inform the day before the concrete batching plant office of his
request for concrete to allow them to organize and deliver. In the event of delay of the
work, the person in charge shall inform the batching plant operator to postpone the
batching of the concrete until he is informed otherwise. Orders for concrete will be
requested on a “Concrete Request Form” and delivered by a concrete delivery form. At
the same time order the required concrete pump(s).
8.13.2 The concrete shall be batched and delivered to the job site as rapidly as possible. The
concrete has to be in its final position within 2 hours after the cement has been added
to the wet aggregates. In case this time frame is passed, the QC and the inspector will
verify the slump and temperature again and can decide to allow for the use. In no case
water can be added on site unless agreed otherwise by the Engineers representative.
Each load of concrete shall be accompanied by a delivery form duly completed by the
batching plant operator, laboratory technician and / or site in charge as appropriate.
8.13.3 Any concrete requested by the site should be of a type that has been approved via the
mix design material submittal and as mentioned in the drawings.

8.14 Transportation and Delivery of Concrete

8.14.1 The concrete shall be transported to site by means of transmit mixers. The transmit
mixer shall have a capacity of 5 m3 or more and shall be of the revolving drum type.
8.14.2 The internal part of the drum shall be maintained free of any hardened material.
8.14.3 Delivery forms shall be provided to each truck prior to leaving the batching plant. The
on-site testing personnel shall obtain these delivery forms from the driver upon arrival
at the site. The delivery forms shall contain all the batch information.
8.14.4 The original of delivery ticket (voucher) shall be given to the store keeper and copy
shall be filed at the QC engineer office.
8.14.5 Once the concrete has been placed, the concrete in charge shall fill in the daily
concrete pour card for distribution once all pours are completed to QC office and filing.
8.14.6 Whenever a mixer truck delivers the concrete at different locations, the delivery
voucher shall be given at the last pour location. Slump and temperature test may be
done depending on timing in between the different pours. Approximate split-up of
quantities and pour location will be marked on the ticket (voucher) for records.
8.14.7 Cleaning of mixer trucks shall not be done on site. Only cleaning of chute is allowed in
dedicated area.

8.15 Field Sampling and Testing of Concrete

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Structural Element Frequency Nos Sample Test

1 Sample on every Cylinders Strength @7
2 Cylinder
20m3 days
All Concrete Cylinders Strength @28
(6 cylinders/sample) 2 Cylinder
Structure days
2 Cylinder Spare cylinder
Subtotal 6 Cylinders
Cylinders Strength @7
2 Cylinder
days
Plus 1 set of each
All Concrete Cylinders Strength @28
additional 40m3 2 Cylinder
Structure days
2 Cylinder Spare cylinder
Subtotal 6 Cylinders

8.16 Placing of Concrete for Foundation/Underground Elements/Superstructures

8.16.1 The concrete will be placed as near as possible to its final position with the use of
clutches, a bucket with crane or a concrete pump.
8.16.2 The temperature of batched concrete at time of placing shall not exceed 32°C unless
otherwise specified.
8.16.3 When shade air temperature is over 35°C and rising, measures shall be taken to
reduce workability loss, premature drying of concrete and the development of high
temperatures. Proposed measures include:

 Dampening the form.

 Cooling the mixing water before use.
 Reducing the time between concrete placing & start of curing to the minimum possible.
 Shading of the concrete works where practicable.

8.16.4 The thickness of the layers will be between 30 and 45 cm for reinforced concrete,
the thickness depending on the width of forms, the amount of reinforcement and the
necessity of placing each layer before the previous one commences to set.
8.16.5 For concrete sections greater than 400mm, refer to specific method statement for
casting of the raft where specific measures are described.
8.16.6 Prior to the concreting of the wall, the retaining wall footings must be filled with
concrete first. Bonding agents shall be used prior to the concreting from hardened
concrete to the fresh concrete to eliminate construction joints. The bonding agent
shall be applied to cleaned concrete surfaces in accordance with the printed
instructions of the bonding material manufacturer.
8.16.7 During the placing of concrete, a competent steel-fixer and carpenter will be
available to adjust or correct the position of reinforcement and formwork as
necessary.
8.16.8 Concrete shall not be placed when shade air temperature is above 40°C and rising.
8.16.9 A suitable bonding agent of approved material shall be used to ensure adequate
concrete bonding on construction joints.
8.16.10 Concrete repairs are to be carried out using approved repair materials only.

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8.17 Consolidation of Concrete

8.17.1 The concrete will be carefully compacted and worked around the reinforcement steel
and into the corners of the formwork so that the concrete will be in close contact with
the reinforcement steel to produce a dense homogeneous mass.
8.17.2 Sufficient vibrators in serviceable conditions will be kept at site and spare equipment
will always be available in the event of breakdown.
8.17.3 A 50mm diameter internal vibrator shall be deemed capable of compacting 20m3 per
Hr. Internal vibrators shall be capable of producing not less than 10.000 cycles per
minute.
8.17.4 Vibrators shall be so manipulated as to work the concrete thoroughly around the
reinforcement and embedded fixtures and into corners and angles of the forms.
Vibrators shall not be used, as a mean to cause concrete to flow to its position is lieu of
lacing. The vibration at any point shall be of sufficient duration to accomplish
compaction. After initial set of concrete, the forms shall not be jarred and no stair shall
be placed on the ends of projecting reinforcement.
8.17.5 Concreting in any one part or section of the work will be carried out in one continuous
operation.
8.17.6 In the event of a complete plant breakdown a proper construction joints will be formed.
Before pouring the next adjacent section, the joint will be prepared by chipping and wire
brushing of the surface to remove all laitance.
8.17.7 Concreting during heavy rain, sandstorm and extreme outside temperature shall be
avoided.

8.18 Removal of Forms

8.18.1 Minimum timing for the removal of formwork shall be done as per indicated in the table
below:

Configuration Lift Height Minimum Period

Vertical Sides of Walls, Columns Exceeding 3m 3 days

8.18.2 Immediately after the formwork is stripped, the QC engineer/site in charge will inspect
the concrete works to see if any defects, which require remedial works, shall be
treated.

8.19 Curing of Concrete

8.19.1 The QC engineer will check that curing starts as soon as possible after placing of the
concrete and immediately after removal of formwork.
8.19.2 Curing shall be done as per contract specifications.
8.19.3 The concrete shall be prevented from drying out by being sprayed with clean fresh
water and covered with hessian for at least 7 days, water using for the curing purposes.
8.19.4 Water Curing
 All surfaces, unless sealed by metal forms or submerged, shall be water cured
including those surfaces which have previously had liquid curing membrane

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applied. For construction joints or other surfaces where no liquid membrane is

specified, water curing shall begin within one (1) hour of finishing. Where liquid
membrane is placed, water curing shall begin within four (4) hours of placement.
The water used for curing shall conform to the requirements in paragraph
5.01.2.3 "Water” in these General Specifications.
 Surfaces to be water cured shall be covered with cotton mats, double thickness
burlap, plastic, polyethylene, other equivalent absorbent and moisture sealing
materials. The absorbent material shall be placed around and behind all
reinforcing steel to completely cover the concrete surface. The material shall be
completely saturated with water and kept continuously saturated throughout the
curing period. After initial saturation, all surfaces shall be covered with
polyethylene sheeting meeting requirements of ASTM C 171 or other approved
impervious material.

8.19.5 Curing Compounds

 Curing compounds may be use if the engineers required as per approved MAR.

8.20 Surface preparation

8.20.1 Before application, all surfaces must be dry and free from oil, grease, loose particles,
decayed matter, moss or algae growth and general curing compounds.
8.20.2 All such contamination and laitance must be removed by the use of grit blasting, high
pressure jetting or equivalent mechanical means.
8.20.3 Before proceeding to apply the protective coatings, all surfaces which are not to be
coated, but which may be affected by the application of the coating shall be fully
masked and, in particular, flora and fauna shall be protected.

9.0 TASK SPECIFIC EMERGENCY ARRANGEMENTS

EMERGENCY PROCEDURE:
Below are the emergency procedures established to certain emergency cases, and discussed
during the Site Tool Talks (All employees shall be instructed in the emergency procedures from
them to know what do or where to go in cases. of emergency.) In all cases and to some other
emergencies not mentioned, the sequences of activities shall be in accordance with the
Emergency Procedure.

a) In Case of Fire:
 Sound Alarm
 Inform Responsible Persons or ERT
 Mobilize Site Fire Brigade
 If Site Fire Brigade is not sufficient, call emergency Phone No. or 998
 Those who are not involved in firefighting should follow in orderly manner, the instruction of
ERT Team Leader.

b) In case of Injuries:
 Inform the medical Team (or any responsible Person who are arrange for appropriate
person to attend to the incident.
 Medical team to apply First Aid.

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 If Medical Team ‘s first aid is not enough, call the nearest Hospital (See the attached list)
and bring patient by Site Ambulance. If Medivac (Airlift) is required, dial 997 or ERT Team
Leader to coordinate with Safety Manager

c) In Case of Vehicular Accident:

 Inform Responsible Person or ERT
 ERT to secure the area to prevent other accidents
 Medical Team to apply first Aid or bring patient to nearest hospital ERT Team leader to
arrange Medi-vac (Airlift: if required)
 Dial 999 for SAG Police and/or 998
 Clear the accident area (after police permission)

 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURE:

Identification & Classification of Emergency Response Level have identified. four (4) response
level according to the nature of the problems and are. deemed applicable to all Saudi Projects:

a) Level 1‐Minor Incidents:

‐ Incident that have no serious risk to facilities or personnel and can be handled by personnel in
the immediate work area. Such incident shall be resolved and documented and to be reported to
the concerned person of the company as well as P.M and A.P.M.

b) Level 2‐Emergency:
‐ Incident that required assistance of P.M & Safety Section and can be controlled by Local
resources and service within vicinity (Does Not Require Evacuation) however, in case of fire, it will
require initiation. of alarm and evacuation of affected facilities, medical Treatment and
hospitalization of injured personnel.

c) Level 3‐Search & Rescue:

‐ Shall initiated when an employee’s expected arrival time at his destination is overdue or he
needs assistance in a remote area and /Or in the desert. This may also require assistance from
P.M.

d) Level 4‐ Disaster:
-Incidents that cannot be controlled by Local resources and needs Client’s. Assistance or Calling
Emergency Phone No. for further assistance. It is the highest level of emergency that requires the
initiations of alarms or siren, total 4. Evacuation of the work site and requires all personnel to
proceed immediately. to the designation evacuation assembly areas

 FATAL ACCIDENT PROCEDURES:

In the events if fatal accident Contractor shall immediately inform PM Supervising engineer and
PM HSE coordinate and submit with 24 hours of the accident at least the following information in
the specified Format to PM:

• A complete Accident Reports, including Photographs.

• An Event Log.
• Site Medical Reports.
• Hospital Medical Reports.
• Police Case Number.
• Police Investigation.

 Written police permission to reopen construction site area where accident occurred:

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 Where applicable, a list of persons or persons dismissed by the contractor who, in his opinion,
failed in their safety responsibilities.
 Insurance settlement to the next of kin of deceased.
 Proposed changes to site conditions to prevent a recurrence of events that lead to the accident.

 Note: After each fatal accident, the PM shall hold formal enquiry.
 Into the accident attend by Senior PM Site management, the contractor’s site. and head
office management and PM Safety Section. The outcome of the PM enquiry will be submitted
to all parties and PM Safety Section.
 In case of any incident/Accident project nurse or the nearest responsible person such as
ES&H personnel will be contacted.
 If the person is contacted by phone, the conversation will start with sentence “it’s an
Emergency” Then the type of emergency and Location will be informed. In case of fatal or
minor accident “Don’t Panic” seek assistance and immediately remove the victims from the
accident area and transfer to safer location and apply for him temporary rescue prior to calls
for formal treatment.

EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBER

Name Designation Company Phone #

Contractor
1 Ala'aa Moqbel Project Manager SAPAC +966 5623 60651
2 Alwalid Alharbi Asst. Project Manager SAPAC +966 5655 52481
3 Mohammed Azher Ullah Baig HSE Manager SAPAC +966 5102 75542
4 HSE Engineer SAPAC
5 Site Engineer SAPAC
Consultant Team
1 Project Manager
2 HSE Manager
3 HSE Engineer
4 Quantity Surveyor
5 Site Inspector
LOCAL AUTHORITIES
Hospital Al Qiddiyah XXX XXX XXXX
Police 999 or 911
Fire Brigade 998
Ambulance 997

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10 RISK ASSESSMENT

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11 APPENDICES

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