METHOD STATEMENT EXCAVATION WORK · ROAD & DRAIN

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Arshavtar.in by Er. Kuljit Singh
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1. PURPOSE & OBJECTIVES
1.1 Purpose (tap)
DescriptionDescribe work procedure for excavation of Road Work.
2. Objectives and Scope
ObjectiveTechnical guidance & methodology for excavation works.
3. REFERENCES
Codes & Specifications
  • IS 1200 – Method of measurement building & civil works
  • IS 3764 – 1992 Excavation work – Code of safety
  • Specification for Earthwork – 2.4.1.14
  • Geotechnical Foundation Design – 2.4.1.16
  • General Technical Specification – 2.4.2
  • Siemens EHS plan & Site Instructions
4. DRAWINGS & RESOURCES
4. Construction Drawings

Salient principle plant and equipment as per approved drawings (refer civil layout).

5. Resources Planning (Note)

Actual resource plan (tools & manpower) reviewed & finalized by site in-charge.

A. Tools and Tackle (manual / mechanical)
ItemQuantityRemarks
Crow Bar
Spade / Shovel
Excavator
Dumper / Hydra
Tractor / JCB
B. Manpower
CategoryNos.CategoryNos.
EngineerSkilled Labor
Safety EngineerUnskilled Labor
SurveyorOperator
SupervisionFirst Aider
6. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
6.1 Project Manager

Handover methodology, coordination, procurement, client interaction.

6.2 Safety Officer

Ensure safety measures, training, inspect activities, report to PM.

6.3 Site Engineer

Marking, barricading, monitor machinery, survey assistance.

7. WORK PROCEDURE FOR EXCAVATION
Step 1 – Survey & marking

Survey before excavation, set lines and levels, mark outline.

Slope & shoring

Slope/berms per soil type; protective shoring if needed.

Barricading & access

Safety tape / hard barricade if depth >1.0m; ladder extending 1m above.

Mode & sequence

Mechanical excavation; start with box culvert → drains → road; remove unsuitable earth.

Safety zone / rainy season

2m safety space, no vehicles near edge, dewatering pumps ready.

SEQUENCE OF ACTIVITY
  1. Survey of the area
  2. Layout of the area
  3. Excavation of drain
  4. Excavation of road
  5. Recording of Measurement
  6. Submission of Report
Management Structure & Safety contacts
Visiting Manager
Engineer
Responsible for safetySafety Officer
Out of hours contact
Who checks the workSite Engineer / Supervisor
Checklist availableYes (daily inspection)
Safety & Operations Details
Permit to dig N/A Confined Spaces N/A Hot Work Permit Applicable Live Manholes N/A Lift Shafts N/A
Existing hazards & PPE
HazardsUnderground ducts/foundations, moving machinery
PrecautionsPPE: helmet, gloves, mask, goggles, footwear, vest, ear plug
Access / platformGround level
Public protectionBarriers / fencing
Plant & certificates
Plant usedMechanical Crawler Crane, JCB, dumper
Test cert / trainingYes – operator licenses, crane certs
Transport / storageTemporary roads; material stored covered
📐 EXCAVATION PRODUCTIVITY & MEASUREMENT
Material / measurement units (IS 1200)
DescriptionUnitRemark
Excavation (soil) ordinarym³bank / loose measurement
Excavation in rock / hard soilm³+ blasting / breaker
Disposal / fillm³compacted / loose
Labour / machine output (per 8h)
ActivityOutputTypical team
Mechanical excavation – JCB40–60 m³one operator + helper
Manual excavation (soft soil)2.5–3.5 m³per mason / labour
Disposal by dumper (per trip)5 m³depending on distance

Output varies with depth, soil type, dewatering needs.

TOOLBOX TALK RECORDS

Date:
MSRA
Name
Signature
Date
Toolbox talk carried out by:
A completed copy must be sent to the EM TS EHS Manager.

Er. Kuljit Singh · Arshavtar.in