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Soil Improvement Works for Marjan Field Development Downstream Pipelines (Package 17), KSA
GH-SINOPEC-MS-SC-PKG17-R0 METHOD STATEMENT Page 1 of 75

Marjan Field Development Downstream Pipelines (Package 16), KSA
Method Statement:
Soil Improvement Works for
Marjan Field Development Downstream Pipelines
(Package 17), KSA
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Contents
1.0 Introduction ............................................................................................................ 5
2.0 References .............................................................................................................. 5
2.1 Client/Contractor’s Document .................................................................................... 5
2.2 Standard & Procedures................................................................................................ 5
2.3 Saudi Aramco References ............................................................................................ 6
3.0 Site Geology ............................................................................................................ 6
3.1 Topography .................................................................................................................. 6
3.2 Subsurface Strata ......................................................................................................... 6
3.2.1 Sabkha Zone...................................................................................................... 7
3.2.2 Non Sabkha Zone .............................................................................................. 7
3.2.3 Salt Deposits ..................................................................................................... 8
3.3 Ground Water Condition ............................................................................................. 8
4.0 Scope ...................................................................................................................... 8
5.0 Work Procedure .................................................................................................... 10
5.1 Site Survey and Temporary Bench Marks ................................................................. 10
5.2 Setting out of Column locations ................................................................................ 10
5.3 Water Supply System ................................................................................................. 10
5.4 Vibro-Replacement Techniques-Wet Method .......................................................... 11
5.5 Working Platform and Load Transfer Platform ......................................................... 11
6.0 Operation Condition .............................................................................................. 12
6.1 Construction Personnel ............................................................................................. 12
6.2 Machinery, Equipment and tools .............................................................................. 13
6.3 Material...................................................................................................................... 13
7.0 Roles and Responsibilities...................................................................................... 14
7.1 The Project Manager ................................................................................................. 14
7.2 Project/Site Engineer................................................................................................. 14

7.3 The Site Surveyor ....................................................................................................... 15
7.4 The Supervisor ........................................................................................................... 15
7.5 The QA/QC Engineer.................................................................................................. 15
7.6 The Safety Officer ...................................................................................................... 15
8.0 Quality Control by Testing ...................................................................................... 16
8.1 Post-Treatment Testing by Plate Load Test (PLT)....................................................... 16
8.2 Post-Treatment Testing by Cone penetration test (CPT) .......................................... 16
APPENDIX1: Daily Report Format.......................................................................................... 17
APPENDIX2: Risk Assessment for Stone Column Works.......................................................... 18

Abbreviation
MS Method Statement
SC Stone Column
Sat. Saturated
PKG Package
EGL Existing Ground Level
EL Elevation
TOC Top of Concrete
BOF Bottom of Footing
PLT Plate Load Test
L Length
W Width
H Height
Dia. Diameter
1.0 Introduction
Saudi Aramco has taken up the development of Marjan Field Development Downstream Pipelines in eastern region of Saudi
Arabia. The purpose of this project is to provide downstream pipelines to support Marjan field increment and maintain the
Maximum Sustained Capacity (MSC). The Marjan field will produce an additional 200 MBCD of crude starting in 2021 to
supplement the 100 MBCD crude increments from 2018 to 2020, thus bringing the total crude increment to 300 MBCD to the
existing production flowrate of 500 MBCD from 2021 to 2040. This will result in a total crude flowrate of 800 MBCD through
the pipelines system. The project will provide a total of 11 new pipelines to transport AM, sour gas, sales gas, condensate,
NGL and product from new facilities planned in Tanajib area or existing facility to various existing facility locations as well as
end users located in Jubail, Ju'aymah and Ras Tanura. All new pipelines will be installed in the existing SJ-1/SK/KRT corridors
or other existing corridors except some short pipelines that will be connected to the new Tanajib Gas Plant, where there is no
existing pipeline corridor.
Geoharbour Saudi Co LTD has been sub-contracted by Branch of Sinopec International petroleum Service Corporation
as the soil improvement contractors for Package 17.
2.0 References
2.1 Client/Contractor’s Document
[1] – Geotechnical Investigation Report by RGF, Ref. No.: PE-GE0025;
[2] – Drawing No.: CA-934724.001, CA-862174.001, CA-862196.002, CA-934618.001;
[3] – Design Report for PKG17: Ref.: GH-SINOPEC-DR-SC-PKG17-R1;
2.2 Standard & Procedures

[1]-Foundation analysis And Design by: Joseph E. Bowles Fifth Edition;
[2] – EN 1997-1 (2004) (English): Eurocode 7: Geotechnical design- Part 1: General rules [Authority: The European Union Per
Regulation 305/2011, Directive 98/34/EC. Directive 2004/18/EC];
[3] – German Standard DIN 4017;

[4] – Design and Construction of Stone columns Vol. I, US Department of Transportation, Report No. FHWA/RD-83/026;
[5] – Priebe J.H., Design of vibro replacement, Ground Engineering, 1995;
2.3 Saudi Aramco References

Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure
SAEP-61 Geotechnical Engineering Procedures-Onshore
SAES-A-112 Meteorological and Seismic Design Data
SAES-A-113 Onshore Geotechnical Engineering Requirements
SAES-A-114 Excavation and Backfill
SAES-Q-007 Foundations and Supporting Structures for Heavy Machinery
SAES-L-440 Anchors for Buried Pipelines
3.0 Site Geology

The soil investigation work carried out by RGF consisted of exploratory drilling and sampling of the subsurface soil and rock
samples and performance of field tests at designated locations. The borehole locations were decided by the client and marked
in the field by RGF.
3.1 Topography
At the time of investigation, the ground surface at the proposed project sites was varying from 0.10m to 24.50m as per Table
3, Page 117 to 127/730 of Soil Investigation Report Ref. No: PE-GE0025.
3.2 Subsurface Strata

The data obtained through field and laboratory investigations reveal the presence of different lithological units at the project
site. Based on the lithology, the proposed project site could be divided into two different zones as discussed below.
• Sabkha Zone & Non Sabkha Zone

3.2.1 Sabkha Zone

Sabkha locations have been identified based on compactness/consistency of subsurface strata shallow water table, high salt
content and salt encrusted crust. Sabkha deposits have been encountered at following locations:
• Valve Stations / Scraper Area at BH-35, 39, 40, 55, 410
• Along Pipeline route at BH-3A, 5, 7A, 12, 12A, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 21, 32, 32A, 37A, 38, 38A, 44A, 46, 46A, 47A, 48,
48A, 49, 49A, 50, 50A, 52, 52A, 53, 53A, 55A, 56, 401, 402, 403, 405, 411, 412
Sandy sabkha layers consisting of Poorly Graded SAND with Silt (SP-SM) / Silty Sand (SM) have been found at most of the
borehole locations in sabkha zone, present in very loose / loose state of compaction. Silty / Clayey sabkha layers have also
been encountered at BH-32, 39, 40, 48A, 50, 53, 55 and 55A in very soft / soft state of consistency. Sabkha layers generally
extend up to a depth of about 1.50 to 4.50m
Granular soil deposits consisting of Poorly Graded SAND with Silt (SP-SM) / Silty Sand (SM) are generally present below sabkha
layers up to the maximum investigated depth of 5.0 to 15.0m below existing grades. The compactness of the SAND deposits
is medium dense to very dense.
At few borehole locations namely BH-07A, 14, 16, 18, 32, 32A, 38, 38A, 39, 40, 48A, 50, 53, 55, 55A, 410 and 411, fine grained
soils consisting of SILT (ML) / Elastic SILT (MH) / Lean CLAY (CL) layers have been encountered at different depth horizons.
These fine-grained soil layers are present in soft to hard state of consistency.
3.2.2 Non Sabkha Zone

All borehole locations other than sabkha area fall in Non Sabkha Zone. Poorly Graded SAND (SP) / Poorly Graded SAND with
Silt (SP-SM) / Silty Sand (SM) layer is generally present up to the maximum investigated depth of 5.0 to 15.0m below existing
grades. The compactness of the SAND deposits is generally medium dense to very dense across the site with very loose / loose
layers at few locations. Very loose / loose sand layers have been encountered at BH-01, 01A, 02A, 09, 10, 15, 16A, 17A, 22A,
26, 30, 30, 34, 35A, 36, 40B, 41, 43A, 45, 47 and 404. These very loose / loose layers extend up to a depth of about 1.50 to
3.0m below EGL.
At few borehole locations namely BH-08, 08A, 15, 19, 20, 22, 23A, 25, 25A, 30, 31 and 404, fine grained soils consisting of SILT
(ML) / Elastic SILT (MH) / Lean CLAY (CL) layers have been encountered at different depth horizons. These fine-grained soil
layers are generally present in very stiff to hard state of consistency.

3.2.3 Salt Deposits

Exceptional to the general subsurface strata, SALT Deposits have also been encountered at BH-46A and BH-47 starting from
2.25m and 1.50 depths respectively from existing ground level and extending down to maximum depth of investigation of 5.0
to 15.0m. These Salt deposits are present in hard state.
3.3 Ground Water Condition

Groundwater observations were made for stabilized ground water table, measured after 24 hours or more after completion
of drilling of boreholes. The groundwater table was encountered in the boreholes at varying depths below existing grade level.
The groundwater measurements at boreholes locations are provided in Table 6, Page 136 to 144/730 of Soil Investigation
Report Ref. No: PE-GE0025.
The Ground Water Elevation varies from -1.30m to 5.98m, it should be noted that the groundwater level may experience
seasonal and tidal fluctuations and may have variations of about ±0.80m
4.0 Scope
This document outlines the methods, required materials, equipment and quality control standards to be performed in all
operations during Stone Column construction works for the development of Marjan Field Development Downstream Pipelines
in eastern region of Saudi Arabia.
Stone Column extends the range of soils which can be improved by vibratory techniques, including cohesive soils.
Reinforcement of the soil with compacted granular columns or “stone columns” is accomplished by the top-feed method.
Stone columns are cylindrical columns made below ground level which is comprised of granular material of large sizes varying
from 20 to 100 mm and the small size (<20mm) content less than 10%. A hole is made in the soft deposit by different
techniques and then filled with stones in layers and compacted to form the complete column. When a structure is placed over
the area treated by stone columns, majority of the load could be borne by stone columns. In this case, the diameter of stone
column is 1000 mm.
As a way forward, the testing method as indicated and is expected to demonstrate the following:
➢ Maximum allowable settlement: 25mm;
➢ Minimum Bearing Capacity Requirement: 125kPa;

A sketch of the vibro-replacement stone column is shown in following Figure 1.
Figure 1: Sketch description of Vibro-Replacement
This method suitable for vibratory techniques refer to Figure 2 as below.
Figure 2: Soils Suitable for Vibratory Techniques

Fig.3 SC Construction photos by Geoharbour
5.0 Work Procedure

The main sequence for stone column works shall be found below.
5.1 Site Survey and Temporary Bench Marks

The main contractor shall establish the benchmarks at convenient locations well clear of the working area and protected to
allow for aggregate stockpile and movement of loader to and from the stockpile. Surveying will be done by GPS.
5.2 Setting out of Column locations

Locations for Stone columns shall be set out in accordance with shop drawings prepared by GH and approved by consultant.
Stone columns are arranged so as to accommodate varying combinations of load and foundation configuration.
Steel pegs approx. 80 cm long shall be used to mark a Probe location and shall carry a tag identifying the Probe number at
enough intervals. Tolerance for coordinates shall not be more than 5mm.
5.3 Water Supply System

As water is required throughout the process of vibro-replacement wet top feed method, a water source within close distance
to the working area is utilized. The establishment and operation of a temporary water supply to service the vibro works shall
be nearby water source or well point system or deep well system or imported water. The water is pumped into a storage tank
first then goes back to the ground through water jetting (tubes attached to the vibrator). No foreign matter is added to the
water thus ensuring “no contamination” of the water.
5.4 Vibro-Replacement Techniques-Wet Method

For this project, GH will apply wet method for Stone Column Works.
The essential equipment for this process is a vibrator – a long heavy tube enclosing eccentric weights driven by an electric
motor. Extension tubes are added as necessary and the whole assembly is suspended from a crane.
With the electric power and water supply switched on, the vibrator is lowered into the ground. The combination of vibration
and high-pressure water jetting causes liquefaction of the soils surrounding the vibrator that assists in penetration.
Following penetration of the vibrator and its withdrawal after reaching the required depth the resulting cavity is filled with
coarse-grained materials (stone). This supply of material is itself in turn compacted. A stone column is thus formed in which
the stone is laterally pressed into the soil. The stone column and the in-situ soil form an integrated system having low
compressibility and high shear strength. The excess pore water can readily dissipate through the stone columns that act
simultaneously as drains. For this reason, settlement occurs faster than normal in cohesive soils.
An indication of the effectiveness of the treatment is the quantity of backfill material used. Other control procedures are
available, such as load or penetration tests.
5.5 Working Platform and Load Transfer Platform

Working Platform will be provided by main contractor, safe and stable for work. WPL shall be above ground water level: min.
1.5 m for the wet method.

After installing of the stone columns, minimum of top 50 cm will be cut from working platform level, filled with engineering
fill and compacted min.50 cm which should be compacted by roller with two layers, all by main contractor. On top of that, a
Load Transfer Platform (LTP), designed by others, is placed up to foundation level, constructed in layers by suitable engineering
fill material compacted up to 95% MDD before placing foundation (by main contractor).
6.0 Operation Condition

6.1 Construction Personnel
Single or extended shift is considered for ground improvement works; the proposed manpower is listed in the below table.
Table 1. Manpower Plan
Management
Item Personnel Quantity
Corporation Managers
1 Project Director 1
2 Technical Director 1
Project deportment managers
1 Project Manager 1
2 Surveyor 1
3 Document Controller 1
4 Safety Officer 1
5 QA/QC Engineer 1
6 supervisor 1
Sub-total 6
Labor
1 Technician 1
2 Crawler Crane Operator 1
3 Loader Operator 1
4 Auxiliary Workers 1
5 Electrician 1
6 Maintenance 1
Sub-total 6
6.2 Machinery, Equipment and tools

The Main equipment:
➢ Vibrator with power 75 kw - 2 Nos
➢ Aramco certified Crawler Crane – 1 Nos
➢ Generator with power 250 - 300 kVA – 1 Nos
➢ Generator with power 50 kVA – 1 Nos
➢ Loader - 1
➢ Accessories like hoses.
6.3 Material
The material shall be suitable for the ground conditions for the ground conditions in which the stone columns are formed and
have no adverse effect on other work on the site. Grading shall be a nominal single-size material within the range of 20mm-
100mm and small size (<20mm) content less than 10%.
The mistrial in general shall satisfy the following:

➢ Los angles Abrasion as per ASTM C-535 loss shall be less than 50%
➢ Magnesium Sulphate Soundness test as per ASTM C-88 loss shall be less than or equal to 18%
➢ Specific Gravity as per ASTM C-127 shall be greater or equal to 2.5
➢ Water absorption as per ASTM C-127 shall be less than or equal to 3%
➢ Clay lumps & friable particles as per ASTM C-142 shall be less than or equal 1%
7.0 Roles and Responsibilities

7.1 The Project Manager
➢ Planning the activities
➢ Organizing a project team to perform work
➢ Delegating the teams
➢ Controlling time management
➢ Controlling project quantity management
➢ Monitor progress
➢ Establish Regular Meetings
➢ Communicate a vision with the team
➢ Managing reports and necessary documentation
7.2 Project/Site Engineer

➢ Provide the necessary information (Method Statement & Risk Assessment briefing), material, equipment, and
machinery to his team to carry out the job.
➢ Ensure all related approvals and NOCs are provided to the site supervisor.
➢ Preparation of cross section as per the existing site condition and providing a copy to site supervisor.
➢ Ensuring Work execution is being carried out as per project specifications and approved method of statement.
7.3 The Site Surveyor

➢ Execute daily survey field tasks according to the procedures of the Survey Department.
➢ Perform setting-out tasks and as-built survey tasks as assigned by the Chief Surveyor.
➢ Prepare survey data and sketches in the proper format for transfer/ handover of information.
➢ Ensure that the workers under his command fully understand the procedures and hazards involved in the job.
7.4 The Supervisor

➢ Ensure that the workers under his command fully understand the procedures and hazards involved in the job.
➢ Making regular checkups ensuring all machinery and equipment related to the activity are working properly.
➢ Regularly checking of the operation and ensure the work conditions are safe.
➢ Ensure adequate cool drinking water, toilets, rest areas are available for workers at site.
7.5 The QA/QC Engineer

➢ Conduct inspections and monitor the required tests as per the relevant Method Statement and ITP.
➢ Ensure that personnel are fully aware of the quality requirements relevant to their discipline and work.
➢ Regularly pay site visits to ensure that all the procedures in the Method Statement and ITP are implemented.
➢ Ensure that all necessary r190rds such as Inspection Requests and calibration records for survey instruments are in-
place prior to commencement of work.
➢ Ensure that properly documented quality records are maintained as per established Method Statement, ITP.
➢ Determine and report any non-conformance to the QC Manager and the process owner.
7.6 The Safety Officer

➢ Ensure that all construction team members are aware of the requirements of PSSP & Risk Assessment for the task.
➢ Provide the required HSE induction& Risk Assessment briefing.
➢ Regularly pay site visits to ensure that safety is being exercised at site as per requirement.
➢ Report to the Construction Manager or his designers any infraction of safety procedures.
➢ Promptly report accidents, incidents and near misses to HSE Manager.
➢ Ensure suitable provision of drinking water, toilets, rest areas and first aid.
➢ Stop all unsafe work activities
8.0 Quality Control by Testing

8.1 Post-Treatment Testing by Plate Load Test (PLT)
Plate Load Tests shall be performed for quality control purposes on stone columns selected by the Client or his representative.
In this test a steel plate with 0.60m Dia. shall be loaded up to 3 times design bearing pressure.
➢ 6 Nos. PLT for PKG17;
8.2 Post-Treatment Testing by Cone penetration test (CPT)

CPT shall be performed for quality control purposes on stone columns selected by the Client or his representative. For this
ground improvement scope, total 10 CPT tests are proposed.
➢ 10 Nos. CPT for PKG17;

APPENDIX1: Daily Report Format

APPENDIX2: Risk Assessment for Stone Column Works

Initial risk Residual risk
ALARP
…? ALARP…?
Expected Recommended If no ..? Responsible
Sr. Work Activities Hazard / (as low (as low
Likelihood
Risk rate
Severity
consequenc remedial actions / as ADDITIONAL CONTROL as department /
nor in sequence Hazardous event e/ risk control measures person
Likelihood
MEASUREES
Risk rate
Severity
possibl possible)
e)
1 Mobilization of Lack of Personnel 3 4 12 Must and should 2 4 8 NO Competent YES GEOHARBOUR

new personnel experience injuries, completed with the (M personnel’s should
(H
to workplace. major induction prior to ) only be allowed to
)
injuries. mobilize the enter/work at site .
Unawareness personnel into
of site workplace
conditions Provision of suitable
and sufficient
Specific H.S.E personnel protective
Unawareness training should be equipment to all the
of access egress conducted regarding personnel’ prior to
site rules and
emergency enter into the site.

protocols (fire exits ,
Unawareness
assembly points ,
of emergency
first aid locations ) All personnel’s to be
routes.
etc issued with a copy
of the project HSE
instruction sheet,
Pre planning of task risk assessment
assigned based on prior to project
experience commencement.
Constantly monitor
and frequent
consultation for
assign duty
including the
provision of
competent
supervision.
Avoid lonely
working for
new/young
appointed workers
Conducting Pre start

briefing, tool box
talks and H.S.E
training for
personnel to adopt
the necessary site
safe practices and
procedures
Awareness training
of access/egress,
pedestrian
walkways, welfare
facilities and
emergency routes.
2 Mobilization of Collision with Personnel 4 3 12 Safety induction, 2 3 6 NO Installation of radars YES GEOHARBOUR
tools and other vehicles minor equipment / tool and visible signage’s
equipment to or earth injuries , inspection prior to showing speed limit

the work place moving enter any personnel of 20kmph .
electrocuti
machinery / , equipment or tools
on ,
equipment into the work place
Major Installation of goal
injuries , posts if any
Hit by / struck Supervisor/foreman overhead power
Fatality ,
by moving to monitor the work lines .
pedestrians Property force vigilantly for
damage , moving vehicles and
pedestrians Segregation of
Trailing / pedestrian
overhead walkways and
cables / wet Ensure that the area vehicle routes.
ground is clean and safe for
work with adequate
lighting prior to Provision of well
Failure to mobilize the compacted and
follow site safe equipment leveled ground for
access & egress off loading materials
/ speed limits .
Machinery must be
securely anchored
Over speeding to the van / trailer
of loaded floor when in transit

trucks. .
The Crane hooks to

be fitted properly
and should be
clamped
Ground to be
securely plane and
compact to the
crane when the
machinery or tools
is being mobilizing.
Ensure / avoid the

over head cables
while mobilizing the
equipment.
Personnel’s are
trained regarding
the site safe access
and egress and
speed limits to avoid
accidents
The Area shall be

barricaded.
proper sign boards

shall be installed
to indicate the
hazard
3 Assembling Failure of Personnel 5 4 20 Moment and 2 4 8 NO Ensure safe working YES GEOHARBOUR
and loading and minor positioning of crane load must be
dissembling of unloading of must be sited in well indicated on the
cranes machinery/equi injuries , (H compacted surface (M crawler crane .

pment or tools ) away from other )
Major
structures and
injuries ,
excavated areas . Crane shall be
Failure of lifting Fatality , tested and
equipment and examined by a
Property
accessories Assembling / competent 3rd party
damage
dissembling area examiner in
must be barricaded accordance with the
Collision with and installed statutory
other signage to requirements.
equipments indication Before these tests
and nearby and examinations
structures. are carried out,
Crane must be
mounted /
Fall from height dismounted and Inspect and color
, being struck configured by code of all
by p plant / adequately trained accessories used to
machinery and competent loading and
persons unloading of
equipment and
tools
Prior to crane
operation it must be
with correct ballast
Ladders and safety
and counter
harness are
balanced as per the
inspected and color
manufactures
coded for safe use .
manual instruction
Crane must be
erected and jib set
up accordance
with the
manufacturer's
Instructions, Care
should be taken to
ensure that the jib
sections are
assembled in their
correct order and
relative positions.
it is recommended
that a visual
inspection of the
crane be made by
the competent
person supervising
the erection.
Proper conditioned
and inspected crane
should be used to
load or unload the
parts.
Ladders and fall

arresters (safety
harness), should be
used while working
at height
Lifting of boom Cuts, 3 3 9 Crane and all lifting 2 3 6 NO Provision of harness YES GEOHARBOUR
sections accessories belts and fall
4 Boom Bruises,
inspected and arresters for the
Assembly
Crushing ( certified by (M workers working at
Falling pins, hands, M government- ) height.
hammer and ) accredited 3rd party
Broken
hand tools from inspector.
bones,
Fixing pins and height Provide suitable
bolts for Personal portable ladders to
connecting injury, Crane operator with easy access to the
boom at height Personnel Fall valid license and 3rd boom for fixing the
Property
from height party assessment pins or bolts
damage
certificate.
Mechanical
Lifting roof
failure Crane inspection
beams,
checklist filled up
Lifting angle (including crane
bracing. Failure of lifting suitability for the
equipment and lift, crane condition
Lifting purloins.
accessories & lifting gear).
Slinging of loads
only by certified
rigger/slinger and
tag lines available.
Ensure temporary
guys/bracings are
securely anchored.
Supervisor to
monitor and
supervise lifting
activity.
Only trained and

experienced rigger
on the job.
Exclusion zone and

warning signs
around working
area.
Activity to stop if
wind speed reaches
35 kmph.
Job rotation and

provision of
hydrating liquids.
Collapse of
5 Assembling materials due 3 3 9 Tagline should be 2 3 6 NO A supporting mobile YES GEOHARBOUR

vibro cat to lack of un used to handling the crane should be
Personnel
equipment to stable ground vibro cat while fixing provided while
injury, (
the crane level , ( , (M assembling the
minor /
M ) vibrators to support
Fall of vibro cat major ) No personnel’s are
) lifting the vibrator .
while lifting allowed n the radius
Electrocuti
of crane .
Over turning of on ,
equipment due Provide a suitable
property
unstable rope or belt for
damage. All work to be
ground or tagline to control
completed under
improper the handling of
the guidance and
signaling load .
control of the Crane
Fall of persons Lifting supervisor.
or materials
Trained and certified
while fixing
technicians are
vibro cat Under any
allocated for fixing
circumstances “NO
the vibrators.
MOBILE PHONE”
during
operation.
Ground conditions
to be assessed by
crane driver and
Crane
Lifting supervisor
and signed off by
Crane Lifting
supervisor prior to
set up
Crane to be checked
in accordance with
legal requirements
Driver to check
safety system daily
using checklist.
Trained and skilled

technicians are only

allowed to work to
fix the vibrators .
Workers personnel
protective
equipment should
be ensured prior to
work ( hand
gloves hard hat ,
high visible west ,
safety shoes and if
nay required
rubber gloves )
Vibrocat cables
should be secured
and handled
properly while
installation process
6 Lifting of cat Hit persons Severe 4 2 8 Technicians are 2 2 4 YES YES GEOHARBOUR
vibrator near by personnel advised to securely
injuries , fix the cat vibrator
( to the crane hook
Fatality ,
Hit equipment M and lock properly .
or structures Property )
around. damage.
A supporting tagline
should be used to
control the load to
avoid hitting men
material or
structures.
Operators are
advised to lift the
vibrators slow and
move smoothly
without jerking to
avoid collisions .
Surrounding areas
to be barricaded ad
installed with
warning signs to
prior to lifting.
Certified operators
and riggers only
should be allowed
to the workplace ,
all others are
restricted to come
around the working
radius of crane.
7 Installation of Electrical Electrocuti 3 4 12 Ensuring proper 1 4 4 YES YES GEOHARBOUR

Generators , hazards on , earthling is given to
water pumps , electric all the generators ,
and manual
electrical burns , electrical DBs ,
handling
panel boards skin burns panel boards .
,and , fatality ,
fire and
Electrical DBs
property Ensuring the Fire
damage. extinguishers are

placed at the work
place and available
closer to workers.
Workers are asked

to use gum boots
and dry rubber
gloves to avoid
electric shocks
Experiences
electrician /
technicians are
appointed to carry
out the activities .
Avoid storage of
water for long time
All the cables are

secures and
protected from the
water and sunlight
to avoid property
damage.
8 Delivery of Collision with 2 4 8 Pre task tool box 1 4 4 YES GEOHARBOUR

stones by other vehicles , talk with the truck
Minor / (
heavy trucks operators .
major m
personnel )
Overturning of
injuries
vehicles . Implementation of
Property site traffic rules
damage properly .
Non
compliance by
speeding truck Installation of speed
reducing signage .
Implementation of
one way routes to
avoid collisions
Allow well
maintained trucks
and competent
operators for safe
delivery.
9 Setting survey Slip /trip & falls Minor 2 3 6 Work procedure and 1 3 3 YES YES GEOHARBOUR
point & on uneven personnel safety measures to
installation of ground. injuries be communicated
rebar for with the surveyors
Property
markings. and others
damage
Damage to personnel working
survey for survey.
equipment.
Rebar caps /
reflecting caps
should be installed
on rebar to warn
others falling on
that.
Advising for proper

implementation of
Personnel
protective
equipment.
Placing all the

survey material
properly in a good
arrangement to
avoid property
damage
10 Crane Rigging Fatality 4 4 16 All work to be 2 4 8 NO Riggers , operators , YES GEOHARBOUR

operation completed under supervisors and
failure – lifting Serious
the guidance and people working with
body
tools and control of the Crane crane should be
injuries Lifting supervisor. certified by the third
tackles /
party prior to start
Fractures/
crane the work .
amputatio Under any
collapse
ns circumstances “NO
MOBILE PHONE” Crane , cat vibrator
during and all other
equipment used for
Operation.
stone column
should be inspected
and certified by
Crane to be checked
third-party prior to
in accordance with
work .
legal requirements
Driver to check
safety system daily

using checklist .
Load charts MUST

be in cab of crane.
Lifting slings/gears
to be inspected
daily by user and
thoroughly
examined 6-
monthly by
competent person
including the use of
Spreader bars.
No unauthorized
person should come
around / beneath of
the crane radius .
Should not lift any

load which is
exceeding the safe
working load.
Check for the firm

ground to park /
place the crawler
crane prior to start
work .
Regular
maintenance should
be done to the
crane for safe work .
11 Moment of Collide with Minor / 3 4 12 Daily maintenance 2 4 8 NO Third party YES GEOHARBOUR
shovel / wheel workers , other major of pre use checklist certification for the
loader for equipment and injuries for the equipment. operator and flag
leveling structures. and man should be
property ensured by the
damage Certified / engineer prior to
Overturning of competent start the work.
equipment by operator should be
uneven surface allowed to work
or harsh with the equipment. Maintenance of
operating. equipment should
be arranged
A flagman should be regularly for safe
appointed to signal movement of
the operator to vehicles.
avoid collisions.
Check for the

reverse alarm ,
beacon lights ,
warning lights and
horn prior to start

the work.
Tool box talk , pre

task briefing should
be done for the
workers working
with the moving
machinery to avoid
accidents.
Barricading and
signage should be
installed to warn the
unauthorized
persons entering
into the site .
12 Stone column Collapse of Minor / 3 4 12 Safe distance shall 1 4 4 YES Ensure that auxiliary YES GEOHARBOUR
works ground major be maintained to safety devices are in
personnel avoid contact with place and in good
injuries vibro Probe. order.
Damage to Property
hearing damage
Water barriers shall Load charts MUST
be provided to avoid be in cab of crane.
contact with vibro
Loss of stability
at least 5 meter
near the center of Loads must not be
crane. suspended by the
Bursting of
crane if unattended.
water pipes
and electrical
Ear plugs shall be
wires
provided to Crane
decrease the effect
must be
of noise.
Noise and immobilized when
vibration left unattended.
Noise survey shall

be provided.
Conduct safety
communication and
TBT before starting
Lifting slings/gears
the activity, Ensure
to be inspected daily
stable ground for
the crane. by user and

thoroughly
examined 6-monthly
A tagline should be by competent
installed to control person including the
the vibrators to use of
avoid collision
spreader bars.
with another
structures
13 Manual Loading Minor / 3 3 9 Where appropriate 2 3 6 NO Provide manual YES GEOHARBOUR

handling unloading of major rotation and breaks handling aids for
(
materials Slips personnel of repetitive work. lifting heavier loads
m
,trips & fall injuries that cannot lift by
) Correct manual
themselves
Property handling
damage techniques.
Manual handling Provision of suitable

assessment and sufficient
completed for high personnel protective
risk tasks equipment for the
persons involved in
manual handling
Communicate safe
works
manual handling
procedures through
Tool box talk to all
workers who is
involved in the job.
Encourage team
lifting where
appropriate
Provide training in
safe manual
handling techniques
Personnel shall not

exceed their own
lifting capacity
Avoid awkward
postures or
repetitive tasks, or
take
frequent breaks.
Keep the load close

to your body.
Check the load for

stability and look
out for sharp edges.
Don’t twist your

body, use your feet
to change direction.
Hot works Flying particles 3 4 12 Safety Goggles / Full 2 4 8 NO Inspection of YES GEOHARBOUR
14 Cutting and Electrocuti face visor shall be grinding machine

removal on worn while at work. before the job
Fire
started as per
Personnel
project check list
injury
Maintenance Safety glass shall
Overexposure
works Skin burns also be worn
to Fumes Periodic inspection
Property underneath a face
of grinding machine
damage visor.
and recording.
Inadequately
mounted Provide Fire
Grinding area shall
grinding disc. blanket/Fire
free from any
retardant tarpaulin.
combustible
material
Electric shock
Grinding machine
must be available RPM of grinding
with the dead man wheel should be
switch. more than the RPM
of grinding machine.
Only certified and
Cable shall be tied / valid grinding wheel
secured /overhead shall be used.
if possible to
remove the tripping

hazard.
Ensure proper
Only trained /
cable management
certified personnel
to be implemented.
shall be permitted
to change discs.
Fire extinguisher
kept nearby hot
work area.
Fire watcher shall

be present during
the Hot work time.
Grinding/cutting
machine operators
shall ensure that
they wear suitable
respiratory
equipment’s.
Personnel shall
ensure that all discs
are adequately
fitted to grinders.
All electrical
connections should
be routed through'
ELCB of 30 mA.
Use low voltage

(110V) operated
portable power
tools
15 Work at height Slip 3 3 9 Will use full body 2 3 6 NO All ladders should Yes GEOHARBOUR
harness and will be inspected and
Trip Injury and
attached to stable color coded
fatality
Falling from hooking points. according to the
due to
height due to falling project HSE

non-availability from regulations
All full body harness
of hooking height,
will be inspected by
points and
3rd party to ensure
inadequate Certified and
it is safe to use
edge protection competent persons
should only allow to
work at height.
Life line to be tied to
Unsafe Ladder
hook the harness in
Access or
case of non-
Scaffolding
availability of strong
access
points. All aspect will be
checked including
the stability of the
Material falling
All working platform ground and as per
from height
will be inspected the work activity.
regularly by a
competent person.
Non availability
of strong point
for harness
Inspection tag will
hooking
be in place.
Unsafe access
TBT and task
and egress specific briefing will

be given daily
before the works
starts
Adequate
supervision at all
times
All tools will be tied

up with lanyard to
avoid from falling.
No storing of
unwanted materials
in the working plat
form and area of
work will be
excluded to ensure
no one will work or
closer to the area.
Life line to be tied to

hook the harness in
case of non-
availability of strong
points.
Noise/vibration
16 Using Power /dust/ electrical injury, 3 4 12 roper guards must 2 4 8 NO Cable management YES
tools hazards breathing be in place should be
problem, maintained while
cuts/tears Competent persons
exposure working with power
sprains etc for the job role.
to high tools.
Adequate
Electrical organic supervision.
shocks and vapors,
burns fire, Power tools
dermatitis checklist to be
Adequate
provided at
Illuminating source.
workplace and
Induction and maintain it everyday
training
Special training for

the fresher
Appropriate
working platform
Remove all trailing

cables from access.
Proper PPE
All power tools

should be inspected
by competent
person and color
coded prior to work
Damaged and not in

use equipments
should be
immediately
removed from the
site
Dehydrati 3 3 9 Individuals that may 2 3 6 NO Shaded rest area YES GEOHARBOUR

on, be affected are will be provided. .
17 Heat stress Injury due to
sunburn, educated about
the fall
heat recognizing the
stroke, early signs of heat Workmen will be
faints stress. trained to identify
symptoms of heat
stroke/ heat stress.
Consider
rescheduling
activities to cooler Job rotation shall be
times of the day. considered.
(The sun is at its
Check urine color
strongest around
frequently
midday) individuals
to keep themselves
hydrated – drink
plenty of water.
Free access to cool

drinking water is
available.
More frequent rest

breaks and shaded
rest areas are
provided.
individuals to wear
a hat and
appropriate clothing
to help protect from
UV rays
18 Weather Unstable Injury 2 3 6 Stop work during 1 3 3 YES GEOHARBOUR

conditions climate from foul weather- wind
falling exceed 25kmph
from Where possible,
height, external work is
flying postponed to be
debris undertaken at a
later date when
safety will not be
compromised.
No working at
heights externally
takes place
Consider
rescheduling
activities.
More frequent rest

breaks are provided
in order to relax
tired muscles.
Appropriate
clothing is worn
Means of services
back up are
considered in case
of power failure.
Weather forecasts
are checked and the
Environment
Agency
If premises are
located within an
identified flood
zone.
An emergency plan
is in place.
Provisions are in
place to protect
services to
premises.
Weather should be
checked and
reported every time
and should not
allow any activities
in bad weather
conditions
19
Environmental Hearing 2 2 4 Appropriate hearing 1 2 4 YES YES GEOHARBOUR
compliance loss protection to be
Noise exposure
worn ex. Ear plug
Ground
Oil spill and ear muff
contamina
Loss control tion
Dust Injury Ground protection

from the by drip trip trays or
fall plastics covering
Respirator sheet
y
Drink plenty of
water at least one
bottle of water at
each hours
Rest room to be
provided
Appropriate rest to
be taken as per the
requirements
Supervisor/foreman
to be monitors the
team accordingly
Appropriate dust
mask to be worn as
per the task

requirements
Dust Respirator 2 3 6 All waste shall be 1 3 6 YES YES GEOHARBOUR

y issues kept and disposed
Noise
safely.
Hearing
Sharp solid
issues
waste materials
Injuries All waste shall be
Vehicle
removed each day.
Housekeeping movement Body pain
Provide sufficient
and carting
Property people for house
20 away
damage keeping.
unwanted
waste
Portable garbage
SKIPS should be
provided to collect
the workplace
waste
Skips should be
separate and
segregated for good
housekeeping
All should adequate

Personal Protective
Equipment.
Equipment Skin burns 2 4 8 Maintain diesel 1 4 4 YES YES GEOHARBOUR

failure. supply vehicle
Fatality
regularly
Diesel Property
transportation Oil spills damage
21 and handling Competent and
Environme
authorized persons
ntal
Fire explosions are allowed to
impact
refueling activities
Follow the local

government
regulations for
handling the fuel
Smoking should be
strictly prohibited in
areas of refueling
Fire explosion Fire burns 3 5 15 A double mounted 2 5 10 NO Should follow safety YES GEOHARBOUR
and oil spillage , diesel tanks should Rules and
be installed for regulations of
Fire
storing the oil and government
Fuel and oil explosions
22 fuel. regarding storage of
storage ,
highly flamed
Fatality fuels.
Dip trays should be
Environme
provided for the
ntal
storage tanks to Third party certified
impact
control the spillage fuel containers are
which effects soil only to be used at

contamination. the workplace.
A spill kit should be

provided to cleans
in the spill event .
Sufficient fire
extinguishers to be
provided
Vehicles Collide Minor / 3 4 12 Daily maintenance 2 4 8 NO Third party YES GEOHARBOUR

with workers , major of pre use checklist certification for the
Leveling the other injuries for the equipment. operator and flag
ground equipment and and man should be
23
structures. property ensured by the
damage Certified / engineer prior to
competent start the work.
Overturning of operator should be
equipment by allowed to work
uneven surface Maintenance of
or harsh with the equipment. equipment should

operating. be arranged
regularly for safe
A flagman should be movement of
appointed to signal vehicles.
the operator to
avoid collisions.
Check for the

reverse alarm ,
beacon lights ,
warning lights and
horn prior to start
the work.
Tool box talk , pre

task briefing should
be done for the
workers working
with the moving
machinery to avoid
accidents.
Barricading and
signage should be
installed to warn the
unauthorized
persons entering
into the site .
Collapse of
materials due 3 3 9 Tagline should be 2 3 6 NO A supporting mobile YES GEOHARBOUR
to lack of un used to handling the crane should be
Personnel
stable ground vibro cat while provided while
injury,
level, ( fixing, (M assembling the
dissembling (minor /
M ) vibrators to support
vibro cat Fall of vibro cat major) No personnel’s are
24 ) lifting the vibrator.
equipment to while putting allowed n the radius
Electrocuti
the crane down of crane.
on,
Over turning of Provide a suitable
property
equipment due rope or belt for
damage. All work to be
unstable tagline to control
completed under
ground or the handling of load.
the guidance and
improper
signaling control of the Crane

Lifting supervisor.
Fall of persons Trained and certified
or materials technicians are
while fixing allocated for fixing
Under any
vibro cat the vibrators.
circumstances “NO
MOBILE PHONE”
during
operation.
Ground conditions
to be assessed by
crane driver and
Crane
Lifting supervisor
and signed off by
Crane Lifting
supervisor prior to
set up
Crane to be checked
in accordance with
legal requirements
Driver to check
safety system daily
using checklist.
Trained and skilled

technicians are only
allowed to work to
fix the vibrators.
Workers personnel
protective
equipment should
be ensured prior to
work (hand gloves
hard hat, high
visible west , safety

shoes and if nay
required rubber
gloves )
Vibration cables
should be secured
and handled
properly while
installation process
Dissembling of Failure of Personnel 5 4 20 Moment and 2 4 8 NO Ensure safe working YES GEOHARBOUR
cranes loading and minor positioning of crane load must be
unloading of injuries, must be sited in well indicated on the
machinery/equi (H compacted surface (M crawler crane.
Major
25 pment or tools ) away from other )
injuries,
structures and
Fatality, excavated areas. Crane shall be
Failure of lifting tested and
Property
equipment and examined by a
damage
accessories Assembling / competent 3rd party
dissembling area examiner in
must be barricaded accordance with the

and installed statutory
Collision with
signage to requirements.
other
indication Before these tests
equipments
and examinations
and nearby
are carried out,
structures.
Crane must be
mounted /
dismounted and Inspect and color
Fall from
configured by code of all
height, being
adequately trained accessories used to
struck by p
and competent loading and
plant /
persons unloading of
machinery
equipment and
tools
Prior to crane
operation it must be
with correct ballast Ladders and safety
and counter harness are
balanced as per the inspected and color
manufactures coded for safe use.
manual instruction
Crane must be
erected and jib set
up accordance with
the manufacturer's
Instructions, Care
should be taken to
ensure that the jib
sections are
assembled in their
correct order and
relative positions.
it is recommended
that a visual
inspection of the
crane be made by
the competent
person supervising
the erection.
Proper conditioned
and inspected crane

should be used to
load or unload the
parts.
Ladders and fall

arresters (safety
harness) , should be
used while working
at height
26 Collision with Personnel 4 3 12 Safety induction, 2 3 6 NO Installation of radars YES GEOHARBOUR

other vehicles minor equipment / tool and visible signage’s
Demobilizing or earth injuries, inspection prior to showing speed limit
the equipment moving enter any of 20kmph.
electrocuti
machinery / personnel,
on,
equipment equipment or tools
Major into the work place Installation of goal
posts if any
Hit by / struck injuries, overhead power

by moving lines .
Fatality, Supervisor/foreman
pedestrians
to monitor the work
Property
force vigilantly for
damage, Segregation of
moving vehicles and
Trailing / pedestrian
pedestrians
overhead walkways and
cables / wet vehicle routes.
ground
Ensure that the area
is clean and safe for
Provision of well
work with adequate
Failure to compacted and
lighting prior to
follow site safe leveled ground for
mobilize the
access & egress off loading
equipment
/ speed limits materials.
Machinery must be
Over speeding
securely anchored
of loaded
to the van / trailer
trucks
floor when in
transit.
The Crane hooks to

be fitted properly
and should be
clamped
Ground to be
securely plane and
compact to the
crane when the
machinery or tools
is being mobilizing.
Ensure / avoid the

over head cables
while mobilizing the
equipment.
Severity Risk Rating
Moderate – Catastrophic - Very Activity or industry should not proceed in

Likelihood Insignificant - 1 Minor - 2 Major - 4 15 – 25
3 5 High current form.
Highly Unlikely - 1 1 2 3 4 5 Activity should be subject to detailed OHS

8 – 12 High assessment and relevant corrective
Unlikely - 2 2 4 6 8 10 measures should be taken to reduce risk.
Possible - 3 3 6 9 12 15 Moderat Activity operates subject to management

4-6
Likely - 4 4 8 12 16 20 e approval and/or modification.
Highly Likely - 5 5 10 15 20 25 No immediate action required, unless

1-3 Low
escalation of risk is possible.
Title Full Name, ID # Signature Date
Contractor Project Manager
Contractor Construction Representative
Contractor HSE Representative

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Soil Improvement Works for Marjan Field Development Downstream Pipelines (Package 17), KSA

GH-SINOPEC-MS-SC-PKG17-R0 METHOD STATEMENT Page 1 of 75

Description of the revision and

R0 29-11-2022 Issue for approval Qian kun Xu liang

2.0 References .............................................................................................................. 5

2.1 Client/Contractor’s Document .................................................................................... 5

2.2 Standard & Procedures................................................................................................ 5

2.3 Saudi Aramco References ............................................................................................ 6

3.0 Site Geology ............................................................................................................ 6

3.1 Topography .................................................................................................................. 6

3.2 Subsurface Strata ......................................................................................................... 6

3.2.1 Sabkha Zone...................................................................................................... 7

3.2.2 Non Sabkha Zone .............................................................................................. 7

3.2.3 Salt Deposits ..................................................................................................... 8

3.3 Ground Water Condition ............................................................................................. 8

4.0 Scope ...................................................................................................................... 8

5.0 Work Procedure .................................................................................................... 10

5.1 Site Survey and Temporary Bench Marks ................................................................. 10

5.2 Setting out of Column locations ................................................................................ 10

5.3 Water Supply System ................................................................................................. 10

5.4 Vibro-Replacement Techniques-Wet Method .......................................................... 11

5.5 Working Platform and Load Transfer Platform ......................................................... 11

6.0 Operation Condition .............................................................................................. 12

6.1 Construction Personnel ............................................................................................. 12

6.2 Machinery, Equipment and tools .............................................................................. 13

7.0 Roles and Responsibilities...................................................................................... 14

7.1 The Project Manager ................................................................................................. 14

7.2 Project/Site Engineer................................................................................................. 14

7.3 The Site Surveyor ....................................................................................................... 15

7.4 The Supervisor ........................................................................................................... 15

7.5 The QA/QC Engineer.................................................................................................. 15

7.6 The Safety Officer ...................................................................................................... 15

8.0 Quality Control by Testing ...................................................................................... 16

8.1 Post-Treatment Testing by Plate Load Test (PLT)....................................................... 16

8.2 Post-Treatment Testing by Cone penetration test (CPT) .......................................... 16

APPENDIX1: Daily Report Format.......................................................................................... 17

APPENDIX2: Risk Assessment for Stone Column Works.......................................................... 18

EGL Existing Ground Level

TOC Top of Concrete

BOF Bottom of Footing

PLT Plate Load Test

existing pipeline corridor.

as the soil improvement contractors for Package 17.

[2] – Drawing No.: CA-934724.001, CA-862174.001, CA-862196.002, CA-934618.001;

[3] – Design Report for PKG17: Ref.: GH-SINOPEC-DR-SC-PKG17-R1;

2.2 Standard & Procedures

Regulation 305/2011, Directive 98/34/EC. Directive 2004/18/EC];

[3] – German Standard DIN 4017;

[5] – Priebe J.H., Design of vibro replacement, Ground Engineering, 1995;

2.3 Saudi Aramco References

SAEP-61 Geotechnical Engineering Procedures-Onshore

SAES-A-112 Meteorological and Seismic Design Data

SAES-A-113 Onshore Geotechnical Engineering Requirements

SAES-A-114 Excavation and Backfill

SAES-Q-007 Foundations and Supporting Structures for Heavy Machinery

SAES-L-440 Anchors for Buried Pipelines

3.0 Site Geology

in the field by RGF.

3, Page 117 to 127/730 of Soil Investigation Report Ref. No: PE-GE0025.