R44 Cl 5 RMS Surveillance Checklist R44 Embankment ILC-MI-TP3-405-SC-R44 EMBANKMENT.

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Work Activity Record

Cl 2.3 REMOVAL OF TOPSOIL.

Are erosion and sediment controls in place prior to commencing removal of topsoil?
Are all working areas maintained so as to ensure run-off of water without scouring or pounding.
Has precautionary activities (such as sealing off) been implemented to minimise ingress of water into earthworks material.
Has the required action been taken to minimise the generation of generation of excessive dust.
Has the topsoil been left in place where bridging layers are to be used.?
Are topsoil stockpiles in a approved location. Be free of subsoil and other excavated material. Height not exceeding 2 metres. Batters been track rolled or stabilised. Been seeded within 7 days of completion of 500m2 of exposed batter face.
Has the hold point been released.
HOLD POINT Cl 2.3.3.

After the stripping of topsoil covering each embankment foundation , has the contractor allowed the inspection of the foundation.? Has the contractor notified of any areas of the foundation or any layer of foundation that rut excessively, yield or show signs of distress or instability.? Has any areas of unsuitable material (as defined in Cl 1.4) been found, such unsuitable material must be excavated to the extent directed by the Principle.?
Has the Principal inspected the excavation and released the hold point.
HOLD POINT 2.4.1.
Cl 2.4.2 and Has the unsuitable material been used in the embankment fill.
Cl 2.4.3 Has the unsuitable material been replaced with either \ (a) Suitable material in accordance with clause 5.1 Or (b) if directed, with a foundation treatment in accordance with clause 3 or as shown on the drawings.

Cl 2.8.2 Is the material used for Upper Zone Material, verge material and spill through abutment fill material being obtained from the borrow area. .
Cl 2.8.4
Does the fill material conform to clause 2.8.7. ) Free of stone larger than 53 mm. no less than 50% passing the 19mm sieve. Was the material stockpiled, sampled and tested in accordance with Cl 2.8.3.
Cl 2.8.7 Earth fill at spill through bridge abutments:
CBR min 8 (10Day),PI min 5 max 8 (R44 A2.2)
Cl 3.2 Has the hold point been released.
Cl 3.2 Foundation Treatments.
Cl 3.2 Have further treatments been ordered. Have these treatments been completed. Material replacing unsuitable under embankments and foundation treatments for embankments (except E2 bridging layer and Type E5 drainage layer) CV 95
Cl 3.3 Is the embankment on a hillside if so: Has terracing been carried out as per this clause.
CL 5.1.2 Materials for embankment construction must be : Free from tree stumps, roots and refuse. Must be obtained from within the site or borrow pit. (Unless authorised by the principal) Programme and manage the works as detailed in the Earthworks plan.

Cl 5.1.3, 5.2.1, 5.2.2 Embankment Construction the material to be placed: In layers parallel to the grade line. Compacted to achieve relative compaction over the full depth of the layer.
Cl 5.2.1 The particle size limitations and proportion of rock in earth fill material must be in accordance with
Cl 5.2.2 Layers (after compaction) must be not less than 100mm or more than given in table R44.5
Cl 5.2.3 Earth Fill at Spill Through Bridge Abutments.
Cl 5.2.3 Is the zone the correct dimensions. Is the material being placed in Max 300mm layers when compacted.
Do the finished batters conform to the tolerences in table R44.8
Cl 5.6.2. Is the material being placed adjacent retaining walls and bridge abutments of the type and to the extent in accordance with spec RMS B30.
Cl 5.6.3 is the material being placed adjacent to culverts and other drainage structures of the type and to the extent in accordance with spec RMS R11
Has the Principal released the hold point.
Cl 6.1.1 HOLD POINT
Cl 6.1.1 Before placing any imported Upper Zone Material: Carry out a survey to determine the surface levels at sufficient locations to latter determine the volume of compacted imported material placed in the works.

Cl 7.1 Has the layer been trimmed prior to and during compaction.
Cl 7.2 Is the moisture content within the range specified. Annexure R44/A5 Moisture Range 60-90%.
Cl 7.3.2 Is the lot homogeneous.
Cl 7.3.4 Is only a single test method being used for the lot.
Cl 7.3.7 Are test holes being repaired as detailed in the contractors Project Quality Plan.
Has the layer been compacted to the required limits Table R44.10 CV 98% Has the surface been trimmed to required tolerance Table R44.11 +0mm/-40mm
Cl 7.4 Has the layer been compacted to the required limits:
Has the proof roll been requested by the contractor and was the proof roll witnessed.
Cl 7.6.1 Proof Rolling Witness point.
Has the contractor notified of the time, date and location of the benkelman beam testing and results of proof rolling. Was the testing witnessed.
Cl 7.6.2 WITNESS POINT Process to be witnessed: Benkelman beam testing of the underside of SMZ
Cl 7.6.2 Benkelman Beam Witness point (if applicable)
Cl 7.6.2 Was the testing Witnessed.
Cl 7.6.2 Benkelman Beam. HOLD POINT. (If applicable)
Cl Has the HOLD POINT been released.

G22 Safety and G36 Environmental

Have operators demonstrated their competence to operate the plant/equipment to the satisfaction of the contractor.
Has a SWMS been developed.
Is each and every item of plant being used for its designated and intended purposes.
Have the attachments for plant and processes been approved and used in accordance with their design and purposes.
Is the correct PPE being worn
Were any unsafe practices observed.
Safe work practices observed.

R44 Cl 1.7 Were erosion and sediment controls in place prior to the removal of any topsoil.
Are Erosion and Sediment controls measures being installed and maintained.
Has mud been prevented from being deposited on roadways.
Have any environmental incidents or potential incidents been observed.
Good environmental procedures observed.

Compliance and Follow-up action.