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positioned in the excavation up to the next layer of braces to be removed. Removal of
shoring shall progress together with the backfill from the bottom to the top of the
excavation. In unstable soil, ropes shall be used to pull out the jacks or braces from
above after all employees have exited the excavation. All excavations shall be
backfilled and the surface left in good condition.
1.15.1 Borrow pit boundaries (e.g., residential, industrial plants, sub-stations,
highways) shall be located at the distance noted in SAES-A-111.
1.15.2 Pedestrian traffic shall be prohibited in borrow pit areas. Signs in Arabic
and English shall be posted around roped-off/barricaded areas to warn personnel to stay away from borrow pits.
1.15.3 Dust concentrations, noise levels and security fencing (as applicable)
associated with borrow pit operations shall be in accordance with SA
requirements.
1.16.1 Site-Specific Procedure
The primary contractor shall submit to the SAPO a site -specific procedure
for each thrust boring operation, which is based on the specialist
contractor’s general procedures and site-specific conditions. The site-
specific procedure shall include, but not be limited to, plans for how the
specialist contractor will address the following requirements.
1.16.2 Minimum Safety Requirements
A. The sidewalls of launching and reception pits shall be protected by steel
sheet piling
or be properly benched/sloped.
B. Proper means of access and egress shall be provided.
C. Work permits shall be per SA GI 2.100.
D. Excavation plans shall be submitted to the SAPO before work commences.
E. Prior to beginning excavation activities, the area shall be checked for
buried pipes, cables, telephone lines an d other underground services.
F. The perimeter of the pits shall be protected with solid barriers to prevent
personnel or animals from falling in. The site shall be properly barricaded
and warning signs posted.
G. When mobile heavy equipment is working close to the pits, substantial
wooden stop logs and barricades shall be placed at the minimum approach
distance (see Section 1.11).
shoring shall progress together with the backfill from the bottom to the top of the
excavation. In unstable soil, ropes shall be used to pull out the jacks or braces from
above after all employees have exited the excavation. All excavations shall be
backfilled and the surface left in good condition.
1.15.1 Borrow pit boundaries (e.g., residential, industrial plants, sub-stations,
highways) shall be located at the distance noted in SAES-A-111.
1.15.2 Pedestrian traffic shall be prohibited in borrow pit areas. Signs in Arabic
and English shall be posted around roped-off/barricaded areas to warn personnel to stay away from borrow pits.
1.15.3 Dust concentrations, noise levels and security fencing (as applicable)
associated with borrow pit operations shall be in accordance with SA
requirements.
1.16.1 Site-Specific Procedure
The primary contractor shall submit to the SAPO a site -specific procedure
for each thrust boring operation, which is based on the specialist
contractor’s general procedures and site-specific conditions. The site-
specific procedure shall include, but not be limited to, plans for how the
specialist contractor will address the following requirements.
1.16.2 Minimum Safety Requirements
A. The sidewalls of launching and reception pits shall be protected by steel
sheet piling
or be properly benched/sloped.
B. Proper means of access and egress shall be provided.
C. Work permits shall be per SA GI 2.100.
D. Excavation plans shall be submitted to the SAPO before work commences.
E. Prior to beginning excavation activities, the area shall be checked for
buried pipes, cables, telephone lines an d other underground services.
F. The perimeter of the pits shall be protected with solid barriers to prevent
personnel or animals from falling in. The site shall be properly barricaded
and warning signs posted.
G. When mobile heavy equipment is working close to the pits, substantial
wooden stop logs and barricades shall be placed at the minimum approach
distance (see Section 1.11).