Procedure - Digging Foundation
Section: Human Resource Procedure
Procedure Owner: Ignition633 Ministries Nigeria Human Resources
Procedure Name: Digging Foundation Procedure
Origination Date: August 2024
Purpose
The purpose of this procedure is to outline the steps required for safely and accurately digging foundations for construction projects. This procedure ensures the proper excavation of foundations, maintaining safety and compliance with engineering and regulatory standards.
Scope
This procedure applies to all construction personnel involved in foundation digging, including equipment operators, laborers, and site supervisors. It covers excavation activities from pre-digging preparations to the completion of the foundation trench.
Steps for Digging Foundation
1. Map out Your Foundation
Use a hammer and nails, 2*2 wood to map out the foundation. Use a line and tape to measure the dimensions. After the measurement is completed, the laborer takes note of the measurement by marking it on the ground and losing the line then, the digging commences.
2. Dig Foundation
Digging is done following the mapped line on the ground.
3. Blind Foundation
Pour sharp sand on the foundation and compact it using the compacting machine, then Pour a mixture of cement and gravel into the compacted foundation and level it.
4. Set up Pillars and Build Foundation
During the digging of the foundation, designated areas for columns are dug up for pillars. Pillars are set up in the column and bricks are laid to the foundation level.
5. Fill Foundation
Fill the foundation with sharp sand, water it, and compact it again. Wheel concrete by chaining the foundation using irons,
6. Make a German Floor
Create a German floor by mixing concrete with cement, sand, and aggregate according to the specified ratios for the project. The mixture is then poured evenly over the prepared foundation or subfloor. Once poured, the concrete is leveled and smoothed using proper tools to create a solid, flat surface.
7. Building
The main building commences.
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This procedure will be reviewed annually and is subject to change. Any changes will be communicated to all employees promptly.
For any questions or further assistance regarding this procedure, employees should contact the HR department at hr.nigeria@ignition633.org.