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Project: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

CONTRACT NO. XXXXXXXXXXXX

Method statement for HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING

WORKS
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Date:09-06-2021
Project Details:
Project:New xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Contract No: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Client: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Consultant :xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Contractor:xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Method statement for HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING

WORKS

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Contents

1. Introduction
2. Scope of Work
3. Reference Drawings
4. Rules and Responsibilities
5. Resources
6. Detailed Work Procedure
7. Major Hazard Control
8. Emergency Response Procedure
9. Environment Impacts and Waste
Management
10. Bentonite Fluid Mixing

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1.0 Introduction:

Xxxxxxxxxxxx (Insert Company Name) is a contractor, specializing in:

 HDD ( Horizontal Directional Drilling )

 NDRC ( Non-Disruptive Road Crossings )
 NDM ( Non-Disruptive Methods )

We provide reliable underground installations of pipes and conduits for a wide variety of
services, utilities, & cables.

Properly performed, this method of Trenchless Technology has zero settlement to the ground
surface, since there is no excavation displacement is used instead of excavation.

Our installations are fast, clean & quiet, most people passing by do not even know that we are
working.

We focus on:

SRP Safety Reliability Productivity procedures, through our system of

MBO Management By Objectives.

We maintain plenty of quality equipment, in operation with proper maintenance and support,
including compact equipment for in-city work and heavy duty pipelines and multiple duct / pipe
installations.
Small – Large – Rock – and Standard drilling units available. RELIABLE

Our support vehicles include new cars, new 4-wheel drive pick-up trucks, heavy duty transport
trucks, heavy duty crane truck, new large 11 thousand gallon water tanker, small water
tankers, small trailers, & heavy duty low-bed trailers. RELIABLE

2.0 Scope of Work:

This method statement covers the method utilized to construct an underground pipeline
utilizing Horizontal Directional Drilling. We are proposing to use HDD (Horizontal Directional
Drilling) equipment.

This method statement will apply for the followings

Project: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Client: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Contractor: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Consultant: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Scope of Work: Horizontal Directional Drilling Works for installation of 4 ways 225 mm and 1
way 90 mm HDPE pipe.

3.0 References/Drawings:

Sample Cross Section

4.0 Roles and Responsibility:

Every employee is required to play his part in promoting accident prevention commensurate
with his area of responsibility. Therefore, all employees must familiarize themselves with site
safety regulation and comply with them at all times.

a. PROJECT MANAGER:

The Prime responsibility for site safety rests with him.

>He must be fully conversant with all safety requirements in the contract.

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>Ensure that all supervisors are aware of and comply with the safety regulations and
accident prevention requirements.
>Institute a system of inspection and correction for potential hazards.

>Hold weekly supervisor’s meeting at which safety problems will be discussed.

>Discuss accident prevention recommendation with the site safety supervisor and
initiate action.

>Ensure an adequate supply of the correct type of personal protective equipment is

available.

>Check continuity of safety training.

>By example, promote and encourage safety awareness in employees at all levels.

b. SAFETY SUPERVISOR:

The Site Safety Supervisor is responsible to the Project Manager for the day to day
implementation of the safety program.

>He must be familiar with all the safety requirements in the contract along with the
safety local regulations and applicable safety codes and practices.

>Carryout regular site safety audits and reports, correct unsafe work practices and
potential hazards.

>Investigate and report all accidents including “near miss” incidents and recommend
preventive measures.

>Maintain a record of all injuries and damages on site and submit reports as required.

>Assist with safety training.

>Attend weekly supervisor’s meeting and discuss accident prevention techniques and
safety performance.

>Ensure maintenance of good hygiene standards and availability of first aid treatment.

>Advise field supervision on safe working methods.

>Enforce the observance of the work permit procedures.

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>Promote an understanding among the work force that accident prevention is an

indispensable part of any efficient construction activity.

c. FIELD SUPERVISOR:
The effectiveness of the company’s accident prevention effort will largely depend on
the attitude and approach of the field supervisor.

> He must understand and comply with requirements of client’s safety manual and
work permit procedures.

> Organize the work area so that men can perform their duties without maximum risk
to themselves or equipment’s.

> Maintain a good housekeeping.

> Inspect equipment and tools before use and ensure correct storage facilities are
available and properly utilized.

> Enforce the use of applicable personnel protective equipment.

> Correct unsafe conditions immediately as they arise.

> Conduct induction training on weekly safety meetings with work crews.

> Attend weekly supervisor’s meeting.

> Cooperate with site safety supervisor to create and maintain safe workings
conditions in all operations being performed.

> Set a personal example.

d. WORKERS:
The workmen, also has responsibilities for accident prevention, for not even the best
supervisor can watch over each man every minute of the working day.

> Use correct tools and personal protective equipment provided.

> Obey safety rules and do not damage or removed safety devices.

5.0 Resources:

5.1 Materials:

5.1.1 Approved Pipes

5.1.2 Approved joint Butt welded
5.1.3 Bentonite by approved Manufacturer

5.2 Tools and Equipment:

5.2.1 Crane Truck

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5.2.2 JT- 8020/70M1

5.2.3 Low-bed Trailer
5.2.4 Mixing Unit
5.2.5 11,000 Gallons Drinking Water Tanker
5.2.6 Safety equipment
5.2.7 Flagging tape/warning tape
5.2.8 Excavator
5.2.9 Surveying instruments
5.2.10 Dewatering equipment

5.3 Manpower:

5.3.1 Machine Operator 1

5.3.2 Tracker Operator / Locator 1
5.3.3 Pipe Jointer / Welder 1
5.3.4 Bentonite Mixer 1
5.3.5 Labor / Helper 1

6.0 Detailed Work Procedure:

6.1 Check location of underground utilities by digging trial pits.

6.2 Check all pipes free of damage.
6.3 Shift pipes to the required location.
6.4 Construct driving and receiving pit as required depending on soil conditions.
6.5 Install HDD machine and necessary equipment ready for operation.
6.6 Calibrate tracker (locator) on-site.
6.7 Surveyor to mark route position on ground surface.
6.8 Set up the HDD machine in required position according to profile.
6.9 The entry position shall be located at a distant 5 to10 meters away from the road
edge, starting at an angle between negative 15% to negative
18 % of grade.
6.10 Drilling (pilot boring) shall commence and maintain tracker/locator readings
transmitted by the beacon position underground.
6.11 Pilot drilling shall be controlled by the operator and tracker/locator on-site.
6.12 When the drill head reaches at least 0% grade, at least 3.5 meters under the road
level, operator shall maintain the 3.5 meter space between drill head and the road,
while beginning to change the grade % to a positive angle, and clearing the opposite
side of the road.
6.13 Gradually operator & locator shall steer drill upward to reach required position.
6.14 During this process drilling fluid shall be injected inside the bore for lubrication of
drilled area, cooling of drill head, & integrity of drilled area.
6.15 Once drill head reaches the required position at the surface (Receiving pit), drill head
shall be removed and back-reamer shall be connected to the machine drill pipe.
Depending on ground conditions, a pre-ream may be performed, prior to pulling the
pipe underground.
6.16 If a pre-ream is performed, then the drill pipe will be re-installed through the pre-
reamed area and then the pipe will be pulled through the pre-reamed area with a
pipe pulling head connected to the required pipe.

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6.17 While back reaming and pulling the pipe through the back reamed area, drilling fluid
composed of potable water, soda ash, bentonite, & EZ-Mud, & Pac-R shall be
injected throughout the process leaving no voids between the pipe and soil until pipe
reaches the driving pit, on the machine side.
6.18 Pulling head shall be removed and pipe shall be placed at required level.

7.0 Major Hazards and Control

7.1 Underground

> Electrical power cables, which can cause serious injury or electrocution
> Fluid and gas pipes, which may transport asphyxiating toxic, flammable,
or explosive gases and liquids.
> Fiber optic cables that carry laser light signal, which can cause eye
damage.

High and low pressure sewage and storm water lines. These pose a unique hazard potential if
an HDD gas or electric line installation has been installed that has intersected the sewage line
without detection. Subsequent maintenance or repair activity could cause a gas leak, an
explosion and electrocution.

7.2 Surface

The job site surface should be thoroughly evaluated for indication of possible underground
hazards.

 Transformers boxes should be checked by qualified utility workers to determine the

number and orientation of lines entering the box, ground grids should also be checked.
 Manholes within the drill area should be opened and inspected, to determine the
underground actual depth and the direction of the said utility or service, to project the
depth of the HDD bore to be made.
 All wires attached to poles must be assumed to be live.
 Ditch line depression in the landscape or changes in vegetation may reveal previous
excavation, this must be investigated.
 Road repairs may indicate the presence of recently repaired or installed utilities.
 Markers signs or casing near a property lines indicate underground hazards.
 Out buildings should be checked if they have electric wires or other utility services that
is not indicated or marked on the plans.

7.3 Overhead

Overhead lines must be avoided. Overhead lines are of particular concern during
mobilization/demobilization of machineries and equipment. Always maintain at least 6m of
separation between machine/equipment and power lines.

7.4 Verification of Utilities Locations

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The location of all identified utilities must be verified using non-destructive methods of
excavation. The bore profile must be designed to have an acceptable clearance between
underground utilities and the final reamed hole.

Migration of the reamer towards the existing utilities must be carefully considered on
establishing a clearance. If there is any risk to the existing utility from the drilling activity,
excavate and expose the utility to visually monitor the potentially hazardous situation.
Communication is a critical ingredient to a successful drilling, it is imperative that the drilling
operator and tracker operator/locator have an understanding of the job prior to
commencement of the work. They should walk the planned bore path with the tracking
equipment to evaluate any potential fields of electromagnetic interference and look for signs
of reinforced concrete or other possible passive interference that may hinder the operation
and discuss the identified hazards.
During the actual boring process, if abnormal readings are found with the tracking equipment,
the contractor should stop, back up, and verify previous readings prior to commencing the
bore. As deviation from the planned bore profile could result in hitting existing underground
utilities. Care must also be taken during pullback to ensure that utilities are not damaged due
to the upsizing by the enlarged back reamer and possible straightening of the bore hole
during back reaming and pipe installation.

7.5 Traffic Control (Pedestrian and Vehicle)

Mobilization/demobilization, material handling, and intermittent movement of mobile

equipment require traffic control if the activity conflicts with vehicle or pedestrian traffic. Traffic
control includes permits, planning, notification, flag persons, warning signs and barricades.
Drilling machines, entry and exit pit should have barricades to prevent unauthorized entry.

7.6 Safe Practices – Safe Equipment

Personal protective equipment that is required on an HDD job-site is similar to that required
on other construction job-site.
 Hard hat meeting
 Safety glasses, goggles or face shields meeting
 Hearing protection
 Highly visible reflective clothing
 Work boots
 Work gloves
 Suitable communication devices
 Remote break out wrenches for working on the drill string
If the drilling unit is equipped with an electric strike sensing system, its use should follow
manufacturer’s recommendation.

7.7 Drilling Precautions

> If a hazardous situation is suspected, work should be stopped until an evaluation is

made and appropriate corrective action taken.
> Potential pinch points on the drill rig and support equipment must be identified and
avoided.
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> Safe clearance as per specified by regulatory authorities must be maintained between
the bore and all utilities. Minimum clearance must take into consideration with the final
reamed diameter and the bend radius of the pilot bore.
> Workers must stay clear of the rotating drill string.
> The drill must not be operated when personnel are working on or near the drill string.
> The drill must not be operated without positive communication with the drill tracker
operator/locator or exit side personnel.
> The manufacturer’s specified maximum torque and thrust/pullback capacity of the drill
pipe must not be exceed.
> Remote breakout wrenches must be used safely. Drilling machines torque with
wrenches should never be used to make or break tool joints.

7.8 Reaming and Installation Precautions

> Two-way radio communications must be maintained at all times between the entry and
exit sides.
> The drill pipe must not be rotated until al personnel have been notified.
> Workers must not step over rotating drill pipe and must maintain a safe distance when
working near a rotating drill pipes.

7.9 Response to Events

If an existing utility is struck during the drilling operation, emergency procedures must be
initiated to reduce the likelihood of human injury.

7.9.1 Electrical Strike

If an electrical strike occurs, workers should not move. The voltage difference between
the equipment and ground or even between a person’s feet may be sufficient to cause injury
or death. Do not touch the machine, drill pipe, water system, mud-mixing system, or anything
connected to the drill as these items may be highly charged. The drill operator should remain
calm and reverse the direction of advance in an attempt to break contact with the electric line.
The electrical utility company must be contacted immediately. The drill operator should follow
the manufacturer’s procedure to determine if the drill is electrically charged before attempting
to dismount the drill.

7.9.2 Gas Strike

If a gas line strike occurs, evacuate the area immediately. The drill operator should shut
down all engines and under no circumstance should the operator attempt to reverse the bore
to break contact as further movement may cause a spark. Emergency services and the gas
utility company must be contacted immediately.

7.9.3 Fiber Optic Strike

If a fiber-optic strike occurs, workers must not look into the cut ends of the cables, which
can cause severe eye damage. Drilling must stop immediately and the utility owner must be
contacted.

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7.9.4 Communication Line Strike

If a communication line strike occurs, drilling must stop immediately and the utility company
should be notified immediately.

7.9.5 Storm Sewerage Water Line Strike

If a water or sewer line strike occurs, drilling should be stopped immediately and all
bystanders should be warned that a strike has occurred and that they should stay away.
Medical attention should be obtained for personnel who have come into contact with sewage.
The utility company should be notified immediately.

8.0 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES

8.1.1 EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM FLOW CHART

Project Manager
Main
Controller

HSE Engineer
Emergency
Controller

Site Engineer
Incident
Controller

Forman Forman Forman Forman

Head Counting Rescue Fire Fighting First Aid
Team Team Team Team

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9.0 Environmental Impacts and Waste Management:

9.1 Environmental Impact:

A frac-out (escape of fluid to the surface when pressure becomes great inside a bore
hole) may occur during the drilling process which may affect terrestrial and aquatic in
nature and vary in quantity.
Frac-out in terrestrial areas can easily be contained and therefore result in minor
effects. For aquatic frac-outs (not applicable to our company since we have never done
any aquatic drilling). – Only to indicate the effects of bentonite on aquatic life- Although
bentonite is non-toxic, but it has two indirect effects on aquatic life. First, the
suspended bentonite may inhibit respiration to fishes, although this is typically short-
lived. When bentonite settles, secondary long-term effects can result. For example,
egg masses of fish could be covered by layer of bentonite inhibiting the flow of
dissolved oxygen to egg masses. Secondly benthic invertebrates and/or larval stages
of pelagic organisms may be covered and suffocate due to fouled gills/ or lack of
oxygen.

9.2 Waste Management:

Vacuum truck is required to suck-out the fluid waste (bentonite slurry) from the entry
and exit pits which will be dumped at the waste water treatment plant. While empty
bentonite bags and excess pipes will be collected and thrown in garbage bin.

10.0 Bentonite Fluid Mixing

10.1 Scope:

The method statement covers the method of mixing the Bentonite for HDD
(Horizontal Directional Drilling) for 4 Way 225 mm and 1 way 90 mm HDPE pipes
installation.

10.2 Soil Conditions:

As per Geo Technical Site investigations, Medium dense to dense poorly

Graded SAND with silt at proposed NDRC location.
10.3 Materials:

2.1 Potable water.

2.2 Bentonite (30 kilo/bag).
2.3 EZ MUD.

Note: Mixture 4000 lit. Water:

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A. 6 Bags Bentonite.
B. 1 Liter EZ MUD.

10.4 Tools & Equipment:

3.1 Mixing unit (2 nos. 4000 lit. mixing tank, Generator Pumps, and Bentonite Funnel).
3.2 Water Tanker.

10.5 Safety:

Always wear PPE’s.

10.6 Procedure:

5.1 Set up the Bentonite mixing unit near the Drilling Machine.
5.2 Fill the 2 nos. 4000 lit. Mixing tanks with potable water.
5.3 Connect the Bentonite sucking hose to the mixing tanks.
5.4 Use the sucking hose to Mix the Bentonite to the water tanks, do this for 6 Bags of
30 kilos/bag bentonite for 4000 liter water in order to support the soil above drilled
area to avoid any settlement.
5.5 Then mix 1 Liter of EZ-MUD to Each 4000 liter mixing water tanks.
5.6 Mix both tanks, very well for about 30 min. then it is ready to use.
5.7 During the piloting, back reaming and pipe puling the Bentonite Mixture shall be
injected to the Drilled area, for cooling of Drill Head & Integrity of Drill area.
5.8 During the pulling of pipes only volume of the HDPE pipe equal to a volume of
bentonite mixed with the soil will come out from the drilled hole leaving no void
inside.

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