METHOD STATEMENT FOR EXCAVATION &

EARTH WORK

October, 2022
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. PURPOSE & SCOPE: ......................................................................................................... 1
2. DEFINITIONS & ABBREVATIONS: ..................................................................................... 1
3. WORKING ACCESS: The access/egress for the construction vehicles for the installation of
activities shall be as per the traffic management plan. .......................................................... 2
4. LIGHTING ........................................................................................................................ 2
5. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTS ............................................................................................... 2
General: ................................................................................................................................ 2
Personal Protective Equipment: .................................................................................................... 2
6. MATERIALS: .................................................................................................................... 3
7. SQUENECE OF WORK: ..................................................................................................... 3
8. QUALITY CONTROL ......................................................................................................... 4
9. PROGRAMME ................................................................................................................. 4
10. RISKS & CONTROLS ...................................................................................................... 4
11. EMERGENCY ARRANGEMENTS..................................................................................... 4
General........................................................................................................................................ 4
Fire Precautions ........................................................................................................................... 4
Communication............................................................................................................................ 5
12. TRAINING .................................................................................................................... 5
13. SUPERVISION .............................................................................................................. 5
14. WORKING HOURS........................................................................................................ 5
15. ATTACHMENTS ............................................................................................................ 5
Document Title:

Method Statement for Demolishing Work

Document No. and Revision:
ECDSWC/CONSTR./MoF-3/MSRA/CL/0002

1. PURPOSE & SCOPE:

This Method Statement Provides the Control Sequence and methodology that will be used for
excavation & earth work in compliance with contract specifications and drawings.

The scope of this method statement is to define all the procedures used in excavation & earth
work including sitting out, disconnecting electrical connections, carta way and disposals works.

2. DEFINITIONS & ABBREVATIONS:

Client Ministry of Finance (MoF)

Engineer Addis Ababa Institute of Technology (AAIT)
Contractor Ethiopian Construction Design and Supervision Works Corporation –
Construction (ECDSWC. Construction)
DM EEIG Construction Design Manager
QCM EEIG Construction QA/QC Manager
OM EEIG Construction Operation Manager
SM EEIG Construction Section Manager
QCE EEIG Construction Quality Control Engineer
HSEM EEIG Construction Safety Manager
LS EEIG Construction Surveyor
MEP EEIG Construction MEP Coordinator
LM EEIG Construction Logistic Manager
ITP EEIG Construction Inspection and Test Plan
MSS EEIG Construction Method Statement Submittal
QCP EEIG Construction Quality Control Plan
NCR Non Conformance Report
ITL Independent Testing Laboratory
SO EEIG Construction Shop Drawing
CD Contract Drawing Issued for Construction
CL Check List
RA Risk Assessment
MS Material Submittal
MRS Material Reference Schedule
IR Inspection Request
PSSP Project safety security plan

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Document Title:

Method Statement for Demolishing Work

Document No. and Revision:
ECDSWC/CONSTR./MoF-3/MSRA/CL/0002

3. WORKING ACCESS:
The access/egress for the construction vehicles for the installation of activities shall be as per
the traffic management plan.

4. LIGHTING

I. Safety lighting: The minimum safety lighting as per General requirements will be
provided.
II. Task lighting: Task lighting shall be provided in addition to the safety lighting to
undertake the task with the proper level of lighting to meet acceptable safety and
quality of workmanship standards.
5. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTS
General:
• Appropriate plants and equipment shall be used for the execution of the activity.

SL No Description of Plant, Equipment & Tools Remarks

1 Excavator
2 Dozer
3 Loader
4 Grader
5 Shovel
6 Dump Track
7 Compactor

Personal Protective Equipment:

(Refer Attachment-1 for Risk Assessment)
All operatives involved in the activity shall be provided with Job Specific Personal Protective
equipment which are and but not limited as mentioned below
▪ Polycarbonate Safety Helmet
▪ Safety boots with steel toe
• Coverall with high visibility strips
• Hand Gloves
• Full Body Harness
• Ear Plugs
• Eye Protection and Goggles

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Document Title:

Method Statement for Demolishing Work

Document No. and Revision:
ECDSWC/CONSTR./MoF-3/MSRA/CL/0002

6. MATERIALS:
SLNo. Material Description MAR Ref No. Status Remarks

1
2
3

7. SQUENECE OF WORK:

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 8. QUALITY CONTROL

• Provide technical advice to industrial or managerial personnel regarding design,

construction, program modifications, or structural repairs.
• Direct or participate in surveying to lay out installations or establish reference points,
grades, or elevations to guide construction.
• Manage and direct the construction, operations, or maintenance activities at project site.

9. PROGRAMME

Work will commence as per the approved site construction programme.

10.RISKS & CONTROLS

• Hazards' Risks, please refer the file to be attached for the Risk Assessment
• Control Measures' Permits Please refer the file to be attached for the Risk Assessment

11.EMERGENCY ARRANGEMENTS

General
• The Site HSE department shall be responsible to arrange and coordinate with site execution
teams in arranging Day & Night emergency procedures.
• First Aid facilities shall be established to carry on first aid on site in case of any injuries.
• In case of any emergency the HSE will be informed about the emergency.
• Emergency assembly point shall be allotted and communicated to all the operatives involved
in the job
• Ensure clear access to the emergency assembly area with signage’s in place.
• No construction activity shall block the access leading to the emergency assembly point. In case
of any deviation the access has to divert and the same shall be communicated to all the operatives
on site.

Fire Precautions
• Fire extinguishers shall be put in place in each working zone and a clear access shall be provided
to the location.
• All the operatives shall be trained for fire precautions on site.
• A fire warden is appointed and trained from each team of operatives

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Communication
• The communication on site shall be through appropriate means of communications including
mobile phones or by two-way wireless radio systems (If required)
• Formal communication between the engineer and the contractor shall be as per site
communication plan and through the created email loop.
• Inspection requests shall be submitted in hardcopies with necessary attachment at least 24 Hr.
prior to planned date of inspection.

12.TRAINING

Necessary safety, Quality and operational training shall be provided to the operatives involved in the
activities.

13.SUPERVISION

Adequate supervision will be provided for all construction work.

14.WORKING HOURS

Working hours will be 08:00 am to 06:00 pm (Mon to Sat) on regular basis. Whenever required for additional
hours and/or Night shift work, it will be on the discretion of the project manager. The PM is responsible for
informing client and consultant/engineer.

15.ATTACHMENTS

• ITP

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