Method Statement - Site Establishment
Method Statement - Site Establishment
Method Statement - Site Establishment
PROPOSED ACTIVITY NO 1 CONTRACT NO PROJECT EXPECTED START DATE PROJECT EXPECTED END DATE
1. PROJECT BACKGROUND
Transnet National Port Authority's Head Office have recently relocated from Parktown, Johannesburg and Kingsmead, Durban offices to
Port of Ngqura's eMendi Building. The eMendi building was commissioned in April 2017, however there was some outstanding scope that
couldn't be done due to budget constraints. With the relocation of the TNPA head office to the Port of Ngqura (eMendi building), an
opportunity has presented itself to maximise the occupancy potential of the building through a reconfiguration of the office space. The
project scope entails a full Structural analysis and design of the proposed expansion of the additional floors and Building alterations. The
Contractor’s scope shall include the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of Electrical, Civil, structural and Mechanical
Engineering works as detailed under the project’s scope of work and floor plans.
2. LEGISLATION
All applicable legislation and bylaws
3. DEFINITIONS: As taken from NEMA and related Environmental Legislation
The Employer shall provide concept layouts of the proposed work areas. The Contractor shall therefore undertake full design responsibility
for the total design solution of the new recreational facilities, Electrical and Mechanical works. The main parts of the works which the
Contractor is to undertake shall be the Detailed Design phase and Execution phase deliverables. The Contractor shall submit all detailed
design drawings to Employer for acceptance prior to execution of the works. The Contractor’s ECSA registered engineering designers
shall approve all design drawings and documentation prior submission to the Employer.
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5.PUBLIC COMMUNICATION AND LIAISON WITH I&AP’s
While it is the developer’s responsibility to perform this function, NOTHI GROUP shall ensure that the adjacent landowners are informed
timeously and updated throughout the construction phases.
Sufficient signage shall be erected around the site (including at the entrance), informing the public of the construction activities taking place. The
signboards shall include the following information:
- The name of Nothi Group; and
- The name and contact details of the site representative to be contacted in the event of emergencies or complaint registration
6. RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITY
Nothi Group
Nothi Group shall oversee the overall construction on site including management of subcontactors It shall be our primary responsibility to be fully
conversant with the EMPr and all conditions of the EA, Water Use Licence (WUL), etc.;
Nothi Group will thus conduct all activities in a manner that minimises disturbance to the natural environment as well as directly affected
residents and the public in general.
Nothi Group anticipate the following aspects on site during the life cycle of the project:
Destruction of natural vegetation; Disruption and/or altering of natural drainage patterns; Soil degradation and erosion; Dust;
Noise; and Potential impacts on groundwater resources
• Installation of temporary hoarding to separate public and construction work.• Removal of existing boundary fences and installation of new ones •
Site Access • Site Clearing • Security • Transporting containers /temporary • Offices to site. • Offloading containers /offices.
• Container /offices placement. • Demobilisation• Cleaning
9.HOW ARE WORKS TO BE EXECUTED ON SITE TO MANAGE SITE ESTABLISHMENT
Site Clearing
Site layout
Our site layout plan shall highlight our offices and the clients;, roads, waste area, working area, toilets, store areas, chemical store if any, assembly
area, plant parking area and if possible highlight protected trees around your site. Refer to attachment: Site Layout Plan
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Access control
Though the risk assessment on each activity/task executed on site will determine the type of PPE’s required, we nevertheless recommend
the following PPE when working with fly ash and the entire activities on the project:
In its commitment to Zero Harm stance, Nothi Group shall thoroughly consider the following:
1 Suitably stocked First Aid facilities shall be on hand at all times in accordance with international practice. All staff shall be aware of its location
2 The wearing of PPE on site is mandatory for all personnel and construction workers 3 All
personnel shall be trained in basic site safety procedures.
4 Smoking will only be allowed at designated areas.
5 A Safety file shall be available on site and be maintained
6 Adequate ablution facilities shall be provided for construction workers
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Control of Hazardous Chemicals
The only noticeable hazardous chemical we shall use is acetone. It will be used for the cleaning of pipes and shall be stored off site. An MSDS shall
be made available for such.
13. QUALITY CONSIDERATIONS
All surveying equipment should be accompanied with valid calibration certificates. An Equipment Register with copies of all certificates are to be kept
on file as proof of calibration. All Surveyor results should also be retained and kept on file to be given to the Engineer with the QC Data Packs at the
end of the contract. Quality assurance and control to be implemented in accordance with the approved QCP
and applicable inspection checklists.
14. GENERAL INSPECTION, MONITORING AND REPORTING
On-going monitoring is to be undertaken by Contractors’ Environmental Manager/Officer – this will include notification to the ECO and proponent
EO should an incident take place. Nothi Group’s Environmental Officer shall undertake weekly site inspections to ensure all legislative requirements are
adhered to. Proof of such inspections shall be kept on file for ease of reference or for audit purposes. The inspection report shall also be emailed
every Monday to the SHEQ Consultant. Equally so, the SHEQ Consultant shall conduct its monthly environmental audits.in ensuring that Nothi
Group in on track with environmental compliance.
B. NOTHI GROUP
I, the undersigned, understand the contents of this Method Statement and the scope of the works required of me. I further understand
that this Method Statement may be amended on application to and with approval by the Engineer, and that the SHE Coordinator,
Construction Manager and ECO will audit my compliance with the contents of this Method Statement
16. REFERENCES
Transnet Environmental SOP
Transnet Contractor Environmental and Sustainability Specifications Guidelies
National Environmental Management: Waste Act 59 of 2008
National Environmental Management Act, Act 107 of 1998 and amendments. National
Water Act, Act 36 of 1998
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