PROJECT COMPANY

PROJECT COMPANY ENGINEER

EPC CONTRACTOR

PROJECT

DEWA PHASE III 800 MW PV SOLAR POWER

PROJECT
ORIGINATOR

DOCUMENT TITLE

METHOD STATEMENT: MV/FO Cable laying, Jointing, Termination and Testing

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DWA 00 EE MS GNF 001

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00A 02-11-2017 Approval RP PP VM

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 DEFINITIONS ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
2 PURPOSE & SCOPE ........................................................................................................................................... 5
3 REFERENCES AND ABBREVIATIONS................................................................................................................... 5
4 CONSTRUCTION METHODOLOGY ..................................................................................................................... 6

4.1 SUMMARY .......................................................................................................................................................... 6

4.2 METHODOLOGY ................................................................................................................................................... 6

4.3 PERMIT, ACCESS, APPROVAL AND SITE PREPARATION.................................................................................................. 6

4.4 MV/FO CABLE PULLING, LAYING, GLANDING, TERMINATION....................................................................................... 6

4.4.1 Cable Trench Approval and Preparation ................................................................................................. 6

4.4.2 Cable Duct and Draw Pit Preparation...................................................................................................... 7

4.4.3 Material Handling / Preparation of Cable Drum ..................................................................................... 7

4.4.4 Cable Pulling / Laying .............................................................................................................................. 7

4.4.5 Mounting of termination Kit, Glanding and Termination........................................................................ 8

4.4.6 FO Testing and checking .......................................................................................................................... 9

5 NATURE OF WORK............................................................................................................................................ 9
6 REQUIREMENT OF TEMPORARY WORKS .......................................................................................................... 9
7 ACTIVITY SCHEDULE & MILESTONES ............................................................................................................... 10
8 CONSTRUCTION RESOURCES .......................................................................................................................... 10

8.1 PERSONNEL....................................................................................................................................................... 10

8.2 PLANT & EQUIPMENT .................................................................................................................................... 12

8.2.1 Key Plant / Equipment Type .................................................................................................................. 12

8.2.2 List of personal protective equipment ................................................................................................... 13

8.3 MATERIALS ....................................................................................................................................................... 13

8.4 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES .................................................................................................................................... 13

8.5 SURVEY AND SET OUT ......................................................................................................................................... 14

9 INSPECTION .................................................................................................................................................... 14
10 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION, RISK ASSESSMENT AND CONTROL ........................................................................ 14

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10.1 LIFTING PLAN ................................................................................................................................................ 14

10.2 PERMITS REQUIRED ........................................................................................................................................ 14

11 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES & RESPONSE PLAN ............................................................................................... 15

12 RISK ASSESSMENT (RA)................................................................................................................................... 16
13 RELATED DOCUMENTS ................................................................................................................................... 22

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1 DEFINITIONS
In this Document, the following words and expressions shall have the meanings stated:

- HSE: Health, Safety and Environment

- MS: Method Statement

- MV: Medium Voltage

- FO: Fiber Optic

- HV: High Voltage

- TBT: Tool Box Talk

- MS & RA: Method Statement and Risk Assesstment

- HSEMS: Health, Safety, Environment Management System

- CESMP: Construction Environmental and Social Management Plan

- PPE: Personal Protection Equipment

- CSE: Confined Space

2 PURPOSE & SCOPE

This Method statement is to define the methods, procedures and activities, which will be
used for laying of MV cables, FO cables and its Jointing, termination for DEWA PHASE A
of PHASE III 800 MW PV SOLAR POWER PROJECT as per the approved shop drawings
to ensure that all works are executed in a safely manner in accordance with the Health,
Safety, Environment Management System.

3 REFERENCES AND ABBREVIATIONS

 UAE Rules & Regulations.

 Code of Construction Safety Practice of Dubai Municipality.

 Project HSE Plan & Procedures.

 Project Contract Documents.

 International Safety Codes and Standards.

 CESMP

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4 CONSTRUCTION METHODOLOGY

4.1 Summary
This MS will be outlining the sequences and methods of works intended for the MV/F.O cable
pulling, laying, glanding, termination.

4.2 Methodology

Step Description

1 Permit, Safety and Site Preparation

2 Method Statement for MV Cable Pulling, Laying, Glanding, Termination

4.3 Permit, Access, Approval and Site Preparation

a. Obtain necessary permit such as Permit To Work (PTW) from the contractor.
b. Check relevant items like PPE’s, access of working area, equipment to be used etc. to
ensure safety, workability and environmental requirements.
c. Review Specification and drawings. (Approved Drawings / Specification )
d. Ensure that the material’s type, size, area classification etc. conform to the project
specifications and drawings.
e. Ensure that proper materials are available and approved for use.
f. Route measurement shall be done and identification of drum placement points to be marked
prior to material being shifted.
g. Approved cable laying schedule should be in the site.
h. Cable trenches should be inspected by the contractor/engineer prior to laying.

4.4 MV/FO Cable Pulling, Laying, Glanding, Termination

4.4.1 Cable Trench Approval and Preparation

a) Ensure that route / trench where the cable is to be pulled is handed over and clearance
is given (a joint walk down to be conducted by all concerned parties).
b) Check the availability of proper cables to be used and ensure that these are approved.
Ensure that the latest approved drawing shall be used.
c) Check and ensure that cable trench / trough / draw pits are clean, free from debris all
along the route.
d) The length of cable route shall be measured to verify the length of cables required
e) Ground movement must be controlled and collapse prevented by systematically shoring,
sloping, benching, etc. as per the Project HSE Plan and Excavations and earthworks (
DWA-00-HS-PR-EPC-0016).
f) Material shall not keep on the edge of the trenches. It shall keep minimum 100 cm away
from the edge.
g) Do not use contaminated soil for backfilling. No workers allowed in the trenches while
offloading sand/soil for backfilling.
h) All activities in the trench must continuously monitored by qualified thecnician/supervisor
and Safety officer.

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4.4.2 Cable Duct and Draw Pit Preparation

a) Check and ensure that cable ducts / draw pits are clean, free from debris all along the
route, Use a pull through mandrill for cleaning conduits. Ducts internal to be checked by
using a correct size of mandrel and cleaned by using rags tied to a rope and pulled back
and forth from both ends and check that it is free from any sharp edges. Ensure that
ducts ends are also free from any sharp edges.
b) Suitable pedestal support with trolley will be installed at intermediate man hole (if
available) and monitored by personnel located at each manhole during the cable pulling.
c) Provide the identification on all ducts as per the approved drawings to ensure that the
correct usage of ducts and the correct number of cables will pass through.

4.4.3 Material Handling / Preparation of Cable Drum

a) Route measurement shall be done and identification of drum placement point prior to
material being shifted.
b) Necessary care shall be taken while transporting the cable drum on site.
c) Cable drum shall be transported on the trailer / cable trolley and ensure that the cable
drum stands on the flanges and well strapped during the transport stage.
d) All necessary precaution shall be taken while unpacking the cables drums or removal of
battens to avoid damage on the cable.
e) Rolling the drum shall not be allowed for longer distance and drums must be rolled only
in the direction of arrows marked on the drum.
f) Check and ensure the correct tonnage capacity of crane to be used with a competent
operator and riggers. Equipment to be third party certified as required.
g) Position the crane in a suitable location as indicated in the approved lift plan (if any).
h) Ensure that the ground is fully compacted and can handle the crane’s heavy load.
i) Check the appropriate type / length of slings to be used as well as the shackles. Ensure
that all lifting gears are inspected, approved and with correct color coded.
j) Position the transport vehicle in a suitable area where the crane can easily reach and
access.
k) Place the cable drums as close as possible to the location where the cables to be laid.

4.4.4 Cable Pulling / Laying

a) Maintain a register of all cable pulling equipment including winch, winch rope, shackles,
swivels, slings & socks.
b) Cable rollers shall be placed at approximate distance between rollers by 1.0 meter – 1.5
meters and fixed well along the route. Check each roller if it is rolling smoothly, apply
WD40 or grease as required. To ensure the stability of each roller laid on loose sand
bedding, a wooden pieces or plastic sheets are to be placed under the base of each
roller.
c) Wherever necessary, cables are to be applied with approved pulling compound for
smooth and easy pulling when entering cable ducts and the cables to be fixed with bell
mouths or cable sock.
d) During the installation the drums (especially with heavy loads) turning/rolling will be
slowed down/stop using a built in brakes so as to prevent the turns of the drum from
becoming loose and scrapping on the floor. A layer of protective material for the cable
will be laid under the drum to act as a barrier to prevent stones or other loose materials
from touching the cable.
e) Winch machine with suitable capacity shall be used whenever required. When cable is
being pulled by winch machine ensure to use swivel.
f) Winch machine cut off device shall be set only 75% of the maximum pulling tension for
each cable type required by the cable manufacturer.

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g) Copy of vendor data sheet of each cable being pulled shall be available at site with
supervisor and or with the winch machine operator.
h) Good communication measures / devices shall be used / maintained for a good and safe
cable pulling / laying operation. Two way radio (walkie – talkie) or mobile phones will be
used for communication.
i) Both ends of cable shall be capped / taped / sealed with Glue lined heat shrink caps and
proper identification shall be provided
j) Provide a cable tags/ identification on each cable at least 250mm away from the duct
entry as well as along the cable trench route with a distance as per the project
specifications or approved drawing details at intervals of 20 meters distance.
k) Inspection shall be carried out by the Contracor/Engineer by notifying them through
Inspection Request form, necessary check list to be filled up and signed.
l) Once cables have been laid in the trenches that one shall be immediately backfilled, in
order to avoid any Catastrophe.
m) Joins in cables shall be avoided in the cable route, as much as possible. MV & FOC
cable termination shall be made in Power block / Inverter Block [ as applicable]

4.4.5 Mounting of termination Kit, Glanding and Termination

A) Proper Use of Butane Gas Torch:
a) Ensure the torch is always used in a well-ventilated environment.
b) Adjust the torch to obtain a soft blue flame with a yellow tip.
c) Pencil-like blue flames should be avoided.
d) Keep the torch aimed in the shrink direction to preheat the material.

Note: When terminating HV cables in restricted access termination

compartments, butane gas torches shall not be used due to risk of
damaging switchgear components & internal wiring (use a 220V heat gun).

B) Mounting of Termination and Joints Kits

a) Follow manufacturer termination and joint kits instructions.
(Refers to EPJM/EC-1C-36-H/IP-T3 C1.2 PRYSMIAN Nº 2933A)
(Refers to IS90379-ENG-440TB/G-CW345 EUROMOLD – 7 March 2017)
b) Termination kit installation manual is made available from the manufacture inside each
kit set.
c) Prior to use the termination kit, check the materials and all accessories against the
materials list provided by the manufacturer inside the box of each termination kit. If any
accessories are missing keep the termination kit separate, informed the engineer to
coordinate the supplier / manufacturer.
d) Do not use any sub materials or modified accessories.

C) Termination
a) Only DEWA approved terminator shall do the termination work.
b) Prior to termination necessary testing of the cable shall be done.
c) When all testing required was done and accepted by the Contractor/Engineer prepare
the cable for termination.
d) Check and ensure the lug properly crimps and stress free fit to the terminal.
e) Ensure that correct size and type of bolt, torque wrench with valid certificate is available.
f) Clean and degrease the equipment terminal.
g) Carefully fit the cable on the equipment terminal, check and align cable in proper
manner.

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h) Insert the bolt and tight carefully, torque the bolt according to manufacturer
recommendation.
i) Provide torque mark after each bolt has been done / torque.
j) Provide contact grease / moisture protection on bolt / terminal (Only if required by
manufacturer or engineering specification).
k) Fix necessary terminal cover/protection.
l) Clean the area as well as internals of panels/termination box/ cubicles/All leftover / cut
piece cables/wires shall be returned to the stores or designated/ disposal area as
instructed by client
m) Connection to SS shall be performed and followed DEWA specification and standards.
n) Regarding FO splicing, all requirements shall be followed (e.g. FOC Splicing area should
be free of dust installing some tend around the work area, etc.)

4.4.6 FO Testing and checking

a) After FO laying/connection/splicing, Optical test shall be performed in order to verify if

splicing has been carried out properly. These test shall be performed as DEWA
Standards.
b) Only specialist/Certified personnel by DEWA will carry out FO cable
termination/splicing/test.

5 NATURE OF WORK

a) Confined Space - Confined Space Permit shall obtain and copy must be available at site when the
activities is being done under confined space area like cable pit etc. Section 6.2.2.7 Confined space
work of the HSE Management Plan must be observed (and mentioned) and also document DWA-00-
SS-PR-UTE-0027 Confined Spaces.In addition, section 4.1.Work in ditches and manholes from Doc.
DWA-00-HS-PR-EPC-0016 Excavation and Earthworks must observed and mentioned. Only CSE
trained workers are allowed to work in CSE.
b) Work at Height – Work at Height Permit shall be obtained and copy must be available at site. When
the activities to be done above 1.8 meters, flat form or scaffold must be erected.
c) Working During Summer Time – Working direct exposed to sunlight during summer season shall not
be permitted as directed by the labor law. Ensure to provide proper sun shades, drinking water at site.
d) Trenches access – Excavations greater than 1.2 m. in depth shall be provided with stairs, ladders or
ramps. Ladders used as access ways shall extend from the bottom of the excavation to not less than
90 cm above the surface. At least two stairs, ladders or ramps, one on each side of excavation shall
be provided with maximum of 15 meters travel distance to facilitate access and egress of employees
from excavation.
e) Working during the night – in case that some work are going to be performed during the night, them
shall be made under the properly conditions of light and safety.

6 REQUIREMENT OF TEMPORARY WORKS

 Necessary warning signs shall be provided around the working areas.
 Erect / install scaffold when working at height.

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7 ACTIVITY SCHEDULE & MILESTONES

Activity Duration Remarks

Completion of activities
MV/F.O Cable Pulling, Laying,
As per activity schedule depends site access and site
Glanding, Termination
condition

8 CONSTRUCTION RESOURCES

8.1 Personnel
 Dy. General Manager - Overall In-charge of the project and report to General Manager.
 Project Manager:

 Responsible to implementation and proper completion of the project.

 Responsible for proper planning of all resources required to complete the works in accordance with
the program, ensure all persons at site are adequately experienced and trained to carry out their
allocated tasks.
 Responsible for the day to day management of the project, both on and off the site, together with
proper delegation of duties in accordance with the organization chart and for the effective
implementation of the project management system.
 Take prompt corrective actions to remove any unsafe or unhealthy work conditions and to
 Maintain effectively such corrections made.
 Ensure good housekeeping is practiced on site.
 Ensure the delegated site personnel are conversant with and operate the prescribed QMS and
Safety Plans correctly.
 Able to properly communicate with and manage all persons on site.
 Ensure that all dangerous activities are carried out under Permit to Work Procedure.
 Ensure that all training requirements are put in place (scaffolding, machinery operator certificate, first
aider, fire watcher, etc.)
 To ensure the effective implementation of all Plans, Procedures and Forms included in the HSE
Management System. Ensure that all equipment and machinery have third party certificate (when
applicable).
 Lead all construction activities and enforce strict adherence to all project requirements. Report to Dy.
General Manager
 Implementation of HSE Policies and Procedures as per the HSEMS requirements.

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 Engineers –

 Responsible for the site coordination and execution of the project construction.
 Prepare technical document, material, and shop drawings submittals.
 Raising RFI’s, IR’s to the client.
 Preparing weekly look ahead reports.
 Attending coordination meetings between client and consultant.
 Transmitting client instructions to the project manager and the construction team.
 Managing the QA/QC team, coordinating and assisting in all QA/QC documentation as per project
quality plan.
 Establish and maintain a programme for the identification and assessment of hazards.
 Assist in the investigation of every serious or fatal accident and dangerous occurrence and
 Recommend preventive measures.
 Ensure that method statements, hazard analysis and safe work procedures for hazardous
 Operations must be submitted before commencement of work on site.
 Preparing Method Statements and lias with HSE officer for Risk Assessements.
 Ensure that al dangerous activites are carried out under Permit to Work Procedure.
 Implementation of HSE Policies and Procedures as per the HSEMS requirements.

 HSE Officer

 Provide HSE trainings, TBT, Training on MS & RA and Daily site inspection.
 To ensure that the activities are performed as to the project HSE plan so that the work is at
minimum risk to the construction personnel at site.
 Coordinate and ensure with various levels of people at site to have a safe Working place.
 To ensure that the work is carried out with minimum impact to the
environment.
 To ensure and monitor the condition of machinery and plant and report any hazardous defect to
the plant department.
 To investigate site accidents and prepare accident reports to the EPC contractor.
 To provide safety induction program to workers, prior access to site.
 To contact client associated personnel in case of an accident or injury.
 Attend HSE teams meetings with the HSE manager and transmit instructions to site personnel.
 Prepare Risk Assessment as per project HSE plan
 Ensure that all dangerous activities are carried out under Permit to Work Procedure.
 Ensure that all training requirements are put in place (scaffolding, machinery operator certificate)

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 To ensure the effective implementation of all Plans, Procedures and Forms included in the HSE
Management System.
 Ensure that all equipment and machinery have third party certificate (when applicable).
Report to Dy. Project Manager.
 Implementation of HSE Policies and Procedures as per the HSEMS requirements.

 Supervisor / Technicians
 Ensure that all activities to be done in accordance with the approved MS/RA,
 Supervisor shall monitor site installation, conduct tool box meeting and discuss to crew member the
hazard of the activities to be done.
 Supervisor also ensure that site installation shall be as per project specification.
 Technician shall be attended and pass necessary trainings required for the job to ensure the
competency and to comply with the requirements of Contractor/Engineer.
 Site activities / installation shall be executed in compliance to quality, safety and standard
requirements. Report to Engineer.
 Implementation of HSE Policies and Procedures as per the HSEMS requirements.

 Workers
 All workers must follow the safety rules, as described in the project HSE plan & procedures.
 All workers must report any accident, near miss, or any other hazardous situation to his supervisor.
 All workers must always wear proper PPE.
 Shall attend TBT daily and comply HSE with requirements.

8.2 PLANT & EQUIPMENT

8.2.1 Key Plant / Equipment Type

a) Hi Up / Crane

b) Cable Trolley

c) Cable Drum Stand and Shaft

d) Pulling Wire or Rope, Bell mouth

e) Winch machine

f) Various hand tool

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g) Cable Cutter
h) Hack saw

i) Crow bar

j) Hammer
k) Cable pulling tension meter / indicator (if required / optional)

l) Lifting accessories (as slings, chains, chain locks, …)

8.2.2 List of personal protective equipment

a. Mandatory PPE Requirements

 Safety helmets.
 Safety footwear.
 High visibility vests.
 Safety Glasses.

b. Work Specific PPE

 Hand gloves.
 Ear defenders.
 Filter mask.

8.3 Materials
a) MV/F.O Cables
b) Cable Lubricant
c) Cable Roller
d) Rope
e) Measuring Tape
f) Cable Cleat
g) Cable Tie
h) Termination Kit

8.4 Hazardous Substances

Hazardous Substance Volume Hazardous Substance?

Name Required (Y/N)

Cable Pulling Compound As required N

Electrical cleaning solvent As required N

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WD40
As required N
(for lubricating rollers)

Grease
As required N
(for lubricating rollers)

8.5 Survey and Set Out

 N/A

9 INSPECTION

Rema
Type of Inspection Witness Approval
rks

MV/F.O Cable Pulling, Laying, Glanding and Contractor/Engin Engineer/Cl

Termination eer ient

10 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION, RISK ASSESSMENT AND CONTROL

The Sub-Contractor will be responsible for all necessary safety measures at all time. All works
related will be executed in accordance with the Client and Contractor Project Health, Safety Plan and
MS & RA.

The work will only proceed when all necessary permits has been obtained or when required. The
permit will be kept on site for consultation during any site works.

Special attention will be given to:

 Cordoning off specified working area and provision of applicable safety warning sign boards.
 All the Important Task Activities and Potential Hazards including existing controls have been properly
mentioned on the Risk Assessment made.

10.1 Lifting Plan

 Lifting of office containers, cable drums and heavy construction equipments

10.2 Permits Required

Permit Required Issued By

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PTW Contractor

WORK AT HEIGHT Contractor

CONFINED SPACE Contractor

11 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES & RESPONSE PLAN

 PHASE III 800 MW PV SOLAR POWER PROJECT EMERGENCY CONTACT NOS.

Contact
Contact Person Designation Company
Numbers

CLINIC/AMBULANCE Clinic Nurse EPC +97156 5067404

MIGUELANGEL MOYA HSE Manager EPC +97155 684 6144

DAVID DE LARA Site Project Manager EPC +97156 422 5800

CHOUSA

JOSE MIGUEL PLAZA Construction Manager EPC +97156 522 0618

ANANDAN PILLAI Sr. HSE Officer EPC +97150 106 8046

SYED OWAIS AHMED Accident Prevention Officer EPC +97156 415 6639

JINISH HSE Officer EPC +97152 518 9809

ESPIRITUFIESTA Environmental Engr. EPC +97156 422 5737

ABUAN

INBARAJ MARIYAN Site Manager PLQC +97155 9421634

ANAND HSE Officer PLQC +97155 9418364

CHINNACHAMY

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SECURITY -- EPC +97152 894 1684

12 RISK ASSESSMENT (RA)

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A INJURY SEVERITY B FREQUENCY of OCCURENCE RATING

RISK
0 No injury 0 Has not occurred in last two years RISK VALUE
CLASSIFICATION

Minor laceration, wound (first aid

2 2 Occurs very seldom LOW 0---6
case)

More severe injury medical

4 4 Occurs occasionally MEDIUM 7---16
attention

Serious injuries, broken bones,

8 8 Occurs often HIGH 17---32
amputation etc

10 Loss of life / fatality 10 Could / has happened CRITICAL 33---40

C POTENTIAL DAMAGE / LOSS D ENVIRONMENT ACTION REQUIRED

Supervision, training, certification, method/risk

No damage, minimal costs (UAE
0 0 No effect LOW assessments, safe work procedures training, Good instruction.
Dirhams)
toolbox talks.

Competent supervision, training certification,

Minor damage, small costs (UAE
2 2 Minor effect MEDIUM method/risk assessments, safe work procedures Change method, mitigate
Dirhams)
training, toolbox talks.
Spillage, noise, water,
Competent supervision, training certification,
Med damage, stoppage (On site Serious effect dust/ vapours/ faun
4 4 HIGH method/risk assessments, safe work procedures Change method, mitigate.
repair) medium cost (UAE Dirhams) (Short term) and flora
training, toolbox talks.

Very serious
8 More serious damage 8 effect (Long
Close competent supervision, training certification,
Term) Intolerable, change method,
CRITICAL method/risk assessments, safe work procedures,
transfer risk.
PJO’s, work permits, training, and toolbox talks.
Severe damage, long term Catastrophic
10 10
stoppage, high costs effect

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Hazards Identified Whom/ A C D R Controls Additional Responsibility R

What B Controls
Affected
 Provide safe access and egress to work
Access to Work Slip /Trip Accident Workers 2 2 4 0 16 area Supervision & Site Engineer/ 4
Areas  All material stored in proper area. frequent monitoring Supervisor
With moving vehicle  Segregate pedestrain from vehicle
worker and staff movement area
Environment  Not temporary crossing/access across
trenches shall be provided.
 During cable laying any hindrance of
transportation shall be avoided.

 Manual handling awareness

Manual Strains and sprains such workers 4 2 2 0 16  Kinetic manual handling techniques More awareness Site Engineer/ 5
Handling as a back damager  Adequate rest periods allowed, job rotation, should be given in Supervisor
minimise repetitious twisting and form of trainings
shoverlling. and tool box talks
 Ensure competent supervisión
Hands  Trained and competent operatives allowed
to work
 Wear adequate PPE (Hand Gloves, Hard
Hat, high visible reclected Jacket, Safety
Back muscle strain, crush Goggle, etc.,)
injuries  Team Lifting, if posible use mechanical aids
to lift, only lift objects within your capability
 Ensure body parts area not under load
when lowering.
 Trained & competent worker allowed to
Delivery and Strains and sprains such Workers 2 2 4 0 16 shifting to the material under Competent Supervision & Project 4
Shifting Material as back damager / operators/ Supervision. frequent monitoring Manager/Engineer/
drivers  Provide Task Related TBT. supervisor
Hit to the operator.  Ensure Appropriate PPE. ( Hard Hat, Safety
Shoe, Goggle, Ear Plugs, Hand Gloves,
Material damage Safety Goggles, . Etc..)
 Ensure Material shifting near to site by
Fall material adequate safe transportation.
 Ensure adequate safe lifting equipment for
Material hit to the shifting to material near to work area from
ground floor. Mobile crane / Service lift.
operator’s  Ensure manual handling techniques for
when lifting by manually.
 Ensure dm approved 3rd party certificate for
operators / Flag men/ any machinery
operators. Use any machinery.

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 Clear access shall be marked and sign

Stack of Obstruction to the walk Workers 2 2 4 0 16 boards shall be kept prior to identify and Supervision & Project Manger/ 4
materials way / property area shall be marked for different materials frequent monitoring Engineer/ supervisor
Damage and kept in its location.

 Slip/Trip/Fall  Working area to be barricaded and placed

Cable Laying  Pulling Sock Coming Employ 2 2 4 0 16 appropriate signage. Supervision & Project 4
Loose From Cable ees /  Winch machine to be inspect before starting frequent monitoring Manager/Site
 Trench Wall Collapse Property the cable laying activity Engineer/ Supervisor
While Standing At Damage  Always Use Banding To Secure Pulling
Edge Socks To Cable
 The trench depth shall be 1.2 mtrs and if More awareness
more than 1.2 mtrs the step cutting has to should be given in
be provide form of trainings
 Drum lifting jack to be inspected and and tool box talks
certified
 Excavations deeper than 1.2 will be
considered confined space. Section 6.2.2.7
Confined space work of the HSE
Management Plan must be observed (and
mentioned) and also document DWA-00-
SS-PR-UTE-0027 Confined Spaces. In
addition, section 4.1.Work in ditches and
manholes from Doc. DWA-00-HS-PR-EPC-
0016 Excavation and Earthworks must
observed and mentioned.
 Weight of the cable 1Cx185 Sq.mm is 1.9kg
per mtr and 1Cx300 Sq.mm is 2.4 kg/mtr,
hence avoid single person has lift the cable
and arrange two helper for the lifting of
cable minimum 3 mtr distance we have to
arrange two helpers arrange more than one
person during lifting of cable
 Proper shoring shall be provided as per the
requirements specially in sand dunes areas.

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 Cable cutting  Engage only trained and experienced

Cable Jointing /  Sheath removal Workers 2 2 4 0 16 personnel. Supervision & Project 4
Termination  Heat Shrink tubes / property  Provide tool box talk frequent monitoring Manager/Site
damage.  Use appropriate PPE. Engineer/ Supervisor
 Use appropriate tools for cutting the cables, Follow the hot work
 Keep fire extinguisher & Fire blanket near Permit procedure.
by.
More awareness
should be given in
form of trainings
and tool box talks
 Keep manual handling tasks to a minimum,
Inject 5kV DC Electrical shocks Workers 2 2 4 0 16 seek help from others. Supervision & Site Engineer/ 4
voltage from the / property  Keep work place tidy and free from trailing frequent monitoring Supervisor
testing kit Damage leads.
 Test equipment to be in serviceable
condition with current calibration certificate.
 Isolated end shall be proper barricades to
prevent unauthorized entry. Safety watch
must be provided
 Use of insulated tools only
 Provide Fire Extinguisher/ FA kit for
emergency
 Esnure Trained flag persons, signs, signals,
Plant Movement Plant hitting any moving Worker 2 2 4 0 16 and barricades. awareness Project Manger/ 4
vehicle or personnel injured  Barrier shall be used when necessary, should be given in
eliminate. form of trainings Engineer/
 Put temporary Barricading such Warning and tool box talks supervisor
signs & cones Cautions Signages as
Plant prohibitated area for unwanted persons.
damaged

 Provision of Awareness About the heat

Summer Fatality / Muscle cramp Workers 4 2 0 0 24 stress hazards and importance of ideal More awareness Project Manager/ 5
Working Hours /fever rehydration schedule. should be given in Engineer/Supervisor
(Heat stress) disorientation/Sweating/ form of trainings
feeling Thirsty/ tiredness  Ensure competent supervision in all time and tool box talks
or weakness / fast
heartbeat/Dizziness  Ensure all worker wear light loose clothing
/occasional
headache/Coolwet  Must be following the ideal re-hydration
skin/nausea, schedule.
vomiting/feeling
sick/breathing quickly
 Must be provided Rest in a cool shady spot
during break time.

 Must be Provided Cool Drinking Water for

all.

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 Avoid the beverage such as a tea coffee/

eating hot & heavy meal during summer
time.

 Sleep at least seven hours every night

 Must be provided isotonic / lemon drinks to

workers from will provide to EPC
contractor. 15th June to 15th September,
preventive de hydration. ( we are provide
lemon drink every day)
 After 12 Work Must be stopped during
afternoon hours and time schedule ( Mid
Day Break June 15th to September 15th,
12:30 Pm to 3:00 Pm)

 Controlled speed limit at site 15 kms
Environmental Water quality, Land Workers 2 2 4 4 24 Supervision & Project Manager/ 5
 Spray water to ground on daily basis
contamination, /environme  Proper maintenance for the vehicles. frequent monitoring Engineer/Supervisor
ntal
 Use Funnel while filling the diesel.
Environmental, Air
 Keep Deep trays underneath while filling the
Spills-Diesel Quality,
diesel.
 Designated area for the oil storages.
Dust Water Quality,
 Shaded area to avoid sunlight.
Noise Land Contamination  Install sufficient fire extinguishers
 Convey the procedure in case of Emergency. More awareness
Fumes,  Provide adequate Signgages should be given in
form of trainings
Concrete spill  Proper maintenance for all machines and and tool box talks
Cutting tools. Only
 Competent operatives carry out the
operation.
 Follow the permit to work procedure.
 All operatives using cutting tool must be
certified by the safety department and
should be the holder of Competency test
certificates.
 Carry out the operation with normal speed.
 Ensure fire extinguishers are available near
the operating area.
 Install required warning signage's near the
work area.

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13 RELATED DOCUMENTS

 DWA-00-HS-PR-EPC-0033-rev00D-REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF METHOD

STATEMENTS
 DWA-00-HS-PL-EPC-0001-rev00D- Health safety and Environmental plan
 MP0092-A-CE-DW-EPC-0008_Rev000_CABLE ROUTING PLAN BLOCK U-1 to U-50
 MP0092-A-EE-DW-EPC-0010_Rev000_MV CABLE DRUMS _ MV JOINTS
 MP0092-A-EE-SC-EPC-0002_Rev000_MV Cable Schedule
 MP0092-A-EE-TS-EPC-0010 Electric Installation - MV Material
 MP0092-A-IE-DW-EPC-0001_FIBER OPTIC ROUTING PLAN
 DWA-A1-IE-SC-EPC-0003_Rev000_Fiber Optic Cable Schedule (Combox)
 MP0092-A-IE-SC-EPC-0001 00B Fiber OpticCable Schedule (Inverter)

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