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NO: SPP-SILAY2A2B-MS-CB-NAVI-0001

METHOD STATEMENT ON SITE CLEARING AND GRUBBING

69 MWp SILAY EARLY WORKS SOLAR POWER PLANT

Revision Issuance Prepared by Checked Approved Date of
No. Date (M/D/Y) Approval/Comment
February 19, Engr. Joyce Engr. Alvin Fano Engr. Grace G. -
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2024 Brithney I. Aliwanag Rafael
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Project Name 69 MWp Silay Early Works Solar Power Plant

Contract No:
Client MCC-Citicore Construction Inc.
Status of the Drawing or Document Upon For Construction
Submission
Issuance Date February 19, 2024
Revision No. -
Document Purpose For Approval
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION
2.0 PROJECT BACKGROUND3.0 PROJECT LOCATION4.0 PLANT LAYOUT5.0 PURPOSE
6.0 SCOPE
7.0 REFERENCES8.0 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
9.0 MAPOWER, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL
10 METHODS/PREPARATION
10.1 Site Preparation
10.2 Excavation Work
10.3 Site Clearing and Removal of Topsoil
10.4 Quality and Controls
10.5 Testing
11 HEALTH AND SAFETY
11.1 Safety Equipment
11.2 Health and Safety General Requirements
11.3 Health and Welfare Arrangement
11.4 Fire Precautions
11.5. HSE Information to Personnel
11.6 Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
11.7 Emergency Response Team
11.8 Emergency Contact Numbers

1. INTRO DUCTION
 The purpose of this Method Statement is to provide a comprehensive guide
outlining the procedures, safety measures, and specific steps to be followed during
the Site Clearing and Grubbing. It aims to ensure that the construction process is
executed systematically, efficiently, and safely.

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2. PROJECT BACKGROUND
 The project consists of the deployment of DC Solar Farm Facility which is ground-
mounted solar Photovoltaic (PV) within the 69 hectares property.

3. PROJECT LOCATION
 Silay 2 Solar Power Plant is in Hacienda Sta. Maria-1, Barangay Eustaqiuo Lopez,
Silay City, Negros Occidental is about 779.5 km south of Manila, it takes
approximate 1-hour riding a plane.

4. PLAN LAYOUT

General Site Layout

5. PUROPOSE
 The purpose of this procedure is to outline the process of Site Clearing and
Grubbing, documentation and safety. The maximum grading limit for the plant is
5% which is adheres to the standard practice being applied to the solar farm
developments.

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6. SCOPE
 The scope covered by this statement comprises the complete process of proper
Site Clearing and Grubbing in accordance with statutory requirements of the
Philippines to be implemented in Silay 2 Solar Project.
 Site Preparation
 Excavation
 Site Clearing
 Topsoil Removal
7. REFERENCES
 Project Specification
 IFC Drawing
 HSE Procedure

8. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 Project Manager
The Project Manager is responsible for overall management of the project
construction team to ensure that safe and effective operations are executed and
properly documented.
 Project Engineer/Site Engineer
The Project Engineer/Site Engineer shall perform the necessary studies, calculation
and supervise the work as per procedure. He/she shall be responsible for monitoring,
coordination and control of all the activities. He/she will establish Work Method
Statement and HSE precautions.
 QAQC Engineer
The QAQC Engineer shall responsible for the monitoring and implementing of quality
related matters and ensure the works are being executed with approved Method
Statement and ITP’s
 HSE Officer
The HSE Officer shall responsible for the safety control works for all construction site
under jurisdiction of his department, inform the site of various kinds of safety policies
and plans.
 Foreman
The Foreman shall responsible for direct execution of works involved in Control
Building work process according to the plan and shall be directly control and give
instruction to the working personnel. He shall also ensure that the works are
performed with the proper tools and equipment, PPE, and good housekeeping around
the working area and that all equipment has been safely checked, registered in the
log.
9. MANPOWER, TOOLS, EQUIPMENTS AND MATERIALS
9.1 MANPOWER
 Project Manager
 Project Engineer/Site Engineer

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  QAQC Engineer
 HSE Officer
 Foreman
 H/E Operator
 Flagman
9.2 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
 Safety PPEs’ (gloves, goggles, safety helmet and safety shoes)
 Dump Truck
 Excavator
 Payloader
 Dozer

10. METHODS/PREPARATION
10.1 PREPARATION
 Permit to Work is required prior to start the activity
 Site Engineer/Project Engineer will ensure that all equipment is in good conditions
 Site Engineer/Project Engineer will ensure that drawing used in the site is approved
10.2 METHODS
10.2.1 Clearing and Grubbing
 The process of clearing and grubbing is the removal of all trees, bushes, vegetations,
rubbish and other relevant obstruction within the line of work.
 Establish the survey markers to indicate the working area for the site
clearance.
 For every 25 meters a stake point will be driven as control point for excavation
and backfilling.
 During the entire activity, stake points will strictly follow to eliminate over
cutting and over filling. Every layer for backfilling must be controlled at
300mm.
 Produce a record that includes a photographic survey to be agreed by the
Engineer.
 Takeout a topographic survey on land that maybe affected by operations and
serve as a basis for final reinstatement.
 Identify and mark clearly all the trees to be felled prior to commencement of
the operation.
 Backfill and compact the cavities of the surrounding ground.
 Maintain the surface in a clean, tidy and stable condition allowing it to fall
water and to prevent ponding.
10.2.1.2 Removal of Topsoil
 Strip the topsoil level or as instructed by Engineer.
 Use tracked equipment such as bulldozer.

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  Dispose the stockpile of topsoil separately from subsoil or other
materials for subsequent re-use, ensure that sufficient material for this
purpose is preserved.
10.3 Quality Control Checks During Construction:
 Regular quality control checks will be conducted during the site clearingto
ensure compliance with engineering standards. Any deviations will be promptly
addressed and rectified.
10.4 Testing
 FDT will be conducted after the area is levelled and cleared.

11. HEALTH AND SAFETY

11.1 Safety Equipment
 Minimum Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required by MCC-Citicore
renewable Energy Corporation and NAVI GEO-CONSTRUCTION CORP.
procedure such as, but are not limited to hard hat, safety shoes / boots, vest and
face mask will be issued to all workers involved in the activity along with other
required PPEs such as face shield (if needed), hand gloves and ear plugs (if
needed). Reflectorized vest with shall also be issued to workers to ensure greater
visibility especially when working at night. Other special PPE may be prescribed as
per risk assessment.
11.2 Health and Safety General Requirements
 All HSE regulatory, contractual and project requirements will be adhered to at all
times during the performance of the activity.
 Consider safe work load limit in equipment and operating parameters when using
unit to lift and unload materials.
 A Work Permit (PTW) must be secured before the start of any activity.
11.3 Health and Welfare Arrangement
 A first aider should be available at the work site to provide first aide just in case of
minor injury occurs.
 Adequate first aid kit will be made available at the work site with medicines.
 Referral to the nearest partner hospital for work related medical emergencies.
 Resting area and mess hall area will be designated.
 Adequate supply of potable water will be made available for workers.
11.4 Fire Precautions
 Smoking is not allowed on site.
 Fuel supply shall be stored at the temporary facility area and authorized personnel
shall be appointed for this item.
 There will designate smoking area in the site.
11.5 HSE Information to Personnel
 All workers involved in the activity must go through the proper safety orientation on
how to conduct the activity safely before the start of work.
 Based on this method statement, a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) shall be prepared for

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 the activity and discussed with workers for understanding and compliance.
 Toolbox talk shall be conducted by the Supervisor before the start of each work shift
with the assistance of the site Safety personnel.
11.6 Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

 This section formulates the control of hazards in the workplace and shall be done
before the start of any activity on site. This is normally prepared by the supervisor and
disseminated to his workers afterward to be aware of the hazards present or exist at
the workplace. To mitigate or remove hazards in the workplace, Elimination,
Reduction, Isolation and Personal Protective Equipment must be used as alleviation.
11.7 Emergency Response Team
 An emergency response team to handle emergencies relating to traffic accidents, fire,
medical emergencies, and other emergencies based on identified shall be organized to
cover the work site.
 Members of the emergency response team shall undergo standard First Aid Training
from the Philippine Red Cross or in any accredited training center. The Emergency
response team shall facilitate emergency drills once semi-annually headed by an HSE
officer.
11.8 Emergency Contact Numbers
 In case of emergency, the contact person, telephone hotlines and actions to be taken
will be displayed in the safety bulletin boards for the information and understanding of
all the workers.
1. Project Manager -------------------------------------------- +63925-457-9636
2. HSE Lead –--------------------------------------------------- +63906-660-9459
3. Philippine National Police -------------------------------- +63907-278-0149
4. Bureau of Fire Protection ------------------------------------ (034) 495-4727
5. Nearest Hospital or Clinic --------------------------------- +63934-495-0753

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