Erection of Tower Structure-132KV-TL: Method Statement
Erection of Tower Structure-132KV-TL: Method Statement
Erection of Tower Structure-132KV-TL: Method Statement
ERECTION OF TOWER
This Method Statement describes the specific safe working methods which will be used to carry out the
described work. It gives details of work procedure with control measures to counter health and safety issues
related to this work. The listed content of this Method Statement cannot be changed/ modified subjected to
job scope/customer specifications without the prior permission of LBU /LPG Manager, Erection Head, Safety co
ordinator and Project Manager. But task specific method statement once finalized & approved, that should not
be modified during work execution.
Certification of Plant etc. Hydra Regd. No.CG07NA3635 [M/s Unitech power Transmission Ltd]
Date Of Testing 01/04/2014 Valid Till date
Detail of Sub contractors M/S Unitech Power Transmission Ltd. Office Address- 136,Udyog Vihar, Phase-1,
Involved :- Gurgaon-122016, Haryana. Tel:0124-4571000/4571001
Mr. Rajesh Pillai-Project Manager
Mr.Anil Adappa/Mr. Kumar
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1.0 Introduction (Describe purpose of the work, Give details of type and scope of work being carried out, work
parties involved (include working hours). Client requirements/ specifications, Local legislation Enforcement
authorities requirements i.e. The Police, Civil Defence, Environment Agency* (EIA) to be considered with
reference to scope of work.
Purpose of the work: Construction of 132kV Transmission Line(From NTPC Solapur to Ujani)
Scope of Work:
- Segregation , Shifting of 132kV tower structure and hardware to the work place .
- Erection of 132 Tower Structure.
2.0 Location of Work (Give site address and precise location on site where work is to be carried out. Give details of
any other locations in the proximity of the works which may affect the safety of the work or be affected by the
work considering Surrounding Environment and what measures will be used to control these risks e.g.
segregation, warning notices, fencing, Structural stability precautions)
Work to be carried out in 123KV Transmission Line(D/C & S/C) at Different Locations From NTPCC To Ujani.
3.0 Safety Document /Specific Approval Required (Details of any safety documents or specific approval (i.e.
Client specific approval) required to undertake the work)
4.0 Access & Egress to the work area: Give details of any special access or egress arrangements (i.e.
Ladders/MEWPS/Scaffold/Trestles/Step Ladder etc.) that will be used including any obstruction/restriction in
safe access to work area. Consider the site access from the public road onto and around the site before vehicles
arrive on site, taking into account the site traffic management plan, the designated work area for delivery
vehicles and the storage area for materials
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5.0 Role & Responsibilities of Personnel/Parties Involved in activities:- Clearly define role and responsibilities
of all personnel involved in activity i.e. Site management staff including subcontractors parties- Main contractor
Project/Site Manager, Sub Contractor Site Manager, Project Engineer, OHS staff , Competent Supervisory Staff)
6.0 Working/Activity Description:- It is important that all operatives should have clear idea of those operational
sequences and responsible supervisor must verify their competency prior to their engagement in operation.
6.2 Resources (Equipment , tools including manpower) Details i.e. Equipment and Tools, specific operational
equipment, test kits, lifting resources, Details of materials to be used in operation, Details of the manpower
allocated to the task, e.g. titles, qualifications, competences, direct manpower, contractors. Details of plant,
tools and equipment to be used for the work, including the availability of relevant statutory documents, checks
or inspections etc. Details of fencing, barriers, cones, chains, dangers notices, warning signs etc.
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6.3 Details of Permits to Work required for activity: List out applicable Permits in sequence of work, for eg.
PTW(Permit to work), SFT, LAP(Limited access permit)
Check for Work permit from Customer if the work to be performed under
shutdown.
ABB work permit to be issued after checking the safety requirements.
Tool Box Talk prior to start of work.
6.4 Operational Sequence of work (i.e. Test Procedure) :- Full description of the work, setting out the
methodology in a sequential manner, including any reference to any identified operational restraints. Also refer
here sec. 5.0 responsibilities part for every step of work sequence).
Unloading /Shifting and Erection of Structure
Sr.
No Activity Details of Job sequence Risk Involved Control Checks
.
1 Unloading 1. Unloading of material on an 1. Contact with rough 1. Ensure work permit is
and identified place of storage. edge. issued.
shifting of 2. Identification of structure 2. Fall of material. 2. Ensure work specific
lattice material. 3. Failure of lifting tool box/training
3. Segregation of all material equipment. 3. PPE (Hand Gloves,
structure
as per Bill of Material. 4. Slippage of material. Helmet, shoes) used.
Tower/Be 4. Shortage \ Damage report 5. Toppling of 4. Allow only authorize
am to be prepared. crane/hydra b’coz of person to work.
uneven access. 5. Check the condition
and load test report of
all lifting tools /crane.
6. Use proper size of
rope/slings/Belt as per
weight of Material to be
Lifted.
7. Ensure the
transportation route
must be firmed and
levelled.
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2. Shifting 1. Shift the structure, nuts, 1. Tilting of Main leg 1. All lifting tools /
and bolts and washers as per member. equipment must have
Erection Bill of Material near to the 2. Fall of Material/Tools. valid test certificate.
of Main place of Erection. 3. Fall of worker. 2. Check the capacity of
2. Clear the area near the 4. Failure of lifting crane/hydra and weight
Leg
foundation and check the material. of Material.
Member. anchor bolts of foundation. 5. Toppling of 3. PPE (Hand Gloves, Full
3. Assemble the main leg Crane/Hydra. body harness ( energy
member up to 2-3 section. 6. Communication gap Absorber)with 2 lanyard
4. Fix and tighten the step between Supervisor having opening
bolts in criss cross manner and crane operator. minimum 80mm,
in all the leg member for Helmet, shoes) used.
the movement of a person. 4. Engineer/supervisor
5. Provide the vertical life line needs to be present till
in all the 4 leg member and completion of work.
keep 1 spare for change 5. Allow only authorize
over. /Trained person to
6. Erect the main leg member work.
by crane / Hydra and 6. Ensure work specific
provide guide rope 2 side. tool box/Training..
7. Remove the rope from 7. Check the condition
crane/hydra hook by and load test report of
climbing thro step bolts. all lifting tools /crane.
8. Level the main leg member 8. Use proper size of
by water tube. rope/slings/Belt as per
weight of Material to be
Lifted.
9. All persons should away
from the lowering
material.
10. The load should be
guide by the guide rope
to prevent toppling.
3. Erection 1. Assemble 2/3 members as 1. Tilting of Main leg 1. All lifting tools /
of cross per the drawing. member. equipment must have
members 2. Provide the packing washer 2. Fall of Material/Tools. valid test certificate.
up to where ever required. 3. Fall of worker. 2. Check the capacity of
3. Lift the above members and 4. Failure of lifting crane/hydra and weight
section 2-
fix it on the main leg material. of Material.
3 member. 5. Injury due to rough 3. PPE (Hand Gloves, Full
4. Complete the fixing of cross edge of members. body harness( Energy
members up to 2-3 section 6. Toppling of absorber) with 2
of main leg member. Crane/Hydra. lanyard having opening
7. Communication gap min 80mm, Helmet,
between Supervisor shoes) used.
and crane operator. 4. Engineer/supervisor
needs to be present till
completion of work.
5. Allow only authorize
/Trained person to
work.
6. Check the condition
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4. Erection To lift the next Section of 1. Tilting/Fall of Derrick. 1. All lifting tools /
of Derick Tower, the following 2. Fall of Material/Tools. equipment & winch /
and fixing steps to be followed : 3. Fall of worker. Hydra must have valid
of Balance 4. Failure of lifting test certificate.
material. 2. Provide the overlap of
leg/cross 1. The Derrick will have
5. Injury due to rough derrick and main
members. horizontal MS rod of edge of members. member by 1 to 1.5 Mtr.
12mm dia x 200 Long 3. PPE (Hand Gloves, Full
welded 100 mm from top body harness with 2
& bottom of Derrick. This lanyard having opening
rod will pass through the min 80mm, Helmet,
hole and welded at two shoes) used.
ends. One pulley ‘P1’ is 4. Engineer/supervisor
fitted to this rod using a needs to be present till
rope for lifting the load. completion of work.
5. Allow only authorize
2. Provide 2 -3 side guide
/Trained person to
rope on the derrick. work.
3. Fix one Pulley ‘P2’ on the 6. Check the condition
top of the Main member ‘ and load test report of
A’ already erected all lifting tools /crane.
(previous section). 7. Use proper size of
4. Provide 2/3 life line on rope/slings/Belt as per
the Main member ‘A’ weight of Material to be
through which derrick to lifted.
be lifted. 8. Use tool bag to carry
hand tools & small nuts
5. Fix one pulley ‘P3’ at the
and bolts.
bottom of the leg member 9. Ensure fall arrestor
at the foundation level along the leg with rope
for ease in hoisting the grab.
derrick.
6. Lift the derrick using
Pulley ‘P1’ up to the level
of main member ‘A’ with
the help of pulley ‘P2’
fixed on the top of main
member.
7. Positioning ropes should
be used to loosely tie the
derrick and the Main leg
member at two places so
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6.5 Isolation Requirements:- Before starting the work, identify the work area demarcation and accordingly
isolate it from other part of operational interference. Responsible supervisor should cross verify adequate
isolation arrangements for safe operation prior to receive Permit to work and if PTW not applicable then before
start of operation during pre-check survey. Accordingly adequate caution tag/signs to be provided .
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6.6 Final Checks & restoration of work area after completion of work :- Those checks to be carried out by
responsible supervisor in witness of his line hierarchy by use of specific checklist of certain operational checks
and once those completed satisfactory, PTW(if applicable) to be closed and isolation arrangements to be
restored by removing barricades/cautionary tags.
7.0 Task Specific Hazards: - Refer to Task Specific Risk Assessment and attach in appendix
In addition, please provide below control measures in risk assessment (as applicable).
Fall Protection Use Full Body Harness with double lanyard to be used.
Measures: Provide vertical life line / fall arrestor.
(Where work at height
cannot be avoided)
Electrical Safety Measures (1) For electrical connections ensure with ELCB, MCB & three
core double insulated cable.
(2) Area Illumination is to be ensured for extended hours
works.
Lifting Safety Measures Use of specified Crane and Hydra according to Load Chart, Lifting
belts and D-shackles capacity.
Others (please provide Lunch break 1 Hr and Portable water container availability is need
details) to be ensured.
Hazardous
Substances:
(Attach MSDS if required)
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
8.0 Emergency Provisions: - Relevant operational possibility of a programme in the case of emergency
situation i.e. electrical supply restoration. In addition emergency response provisions i.e. first aiders, fire
fighting, first aid arrangements, nearest onsite/offsite emergency response also to be considered during
emergency planning.
1) Site Supervisor has to report any incident to Site Manager immediately.
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2) Supervisor has to take off control over the danger and rescue over the incident
3) Site manager has to inform to the first aider
4) First aider to reach at spot with first aid box and stretcher and provide first aid
treatment and raise siren in case of emergency
5) Site manager to call ambulance (if required)
6) Site manager alerts to Doctor and asked for treatment (if required)
7) Site manager to inform Project Manager, client and concern government
authorities if required
Asit B Giri
Mobile No: 09766090757
CITY HOSPITAL
Phone No- 0217-2315155 / 2315156
9.0 Waste Disposal/Housekeeping and Environmental issues :- Details waste disposal processes and or housekeeping
activities, Details of environmental impacts and control measures.
Our scope of work does not involve disposal of hazardous substances. Our works
will generate negligible wastage. Those too will not be harmful and will be
disposed of in the proper manner at designated place.
10.0 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) :- PPE requirements for the task
11.0 Amendments and additional information:- Should any part of this method statement require amendment
or alteration, this must be notified for agreement by all relevant parties prior to it being enforced.
13.0 Communication of method statement and signing off register: Communicate to all relevant parties (via a
toolbox talk) and ensure it is signed by all personnel.
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Emergency response plan and contact number displayed at all work locations and also communicated during
Tool box meeting.
I undersigned have read, discussed and fully understand the above method statement and risk assessment on
activity and will adhere to all method of work and condition set down.
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15 Hammer 2
16 Jute Bag LS
17 Cotton hand gloves 20 Pair
18 Hydra/Crane/Winch Machine/Truck/Tractor 1 No For Shifting and lifting the material
19 Vertical life line / fall arrester 5 No.
ANNEXURE OF LIST OF REFERENCE DRAWINGS
ABB
Description of Document
Document No.
STRUCTURE DRAWINGS
3VIN100471T4564 765KV 7CA PORTAL DESIGN CALCULATION
ABB/ADN/STR-02 765KV 7CA PORTAL FABRICATION DRAWING
3VIN100471T4563 765KV 7CB PORTAL DESIGN CALCULATION
ABB/ADN/STR-01 765KV 7CB PORTAL FABRICATION DRAWING
3VIN100471T4565 765KV 7CC PORTAL DESIGN CALCULATION
ABB/ADN/STR-03 765KV 7CC PORTAL FABRICATION DRAWING
765KV 7GWCB BEAM DESIGN CALCULATION
765KV 7GWCB BEAM FABRICATION DRAWING
765KV 7GWCC BEAM DESIGN CALCULATION
765KV 7GWCC BEAM FABRICATION DRG
400KV GANTRY STRUCTURE
3VIN100471T4571 DESIGN CALCULATION FOR 400KV BEAM MKD. - G1
3VIN100471T1548 FABRICATION DETAILS FOR 400KV BEAM MKD. - G1
3VIN100471T4572 DESIGN CALCULATION FOR 400KV BEAM MKD. - G2
3VIN100471T1549 FABRICATION DETAILS FOR 400KV BEAM MKD. - G2
3VIN100471T4573 DESIGN CALCULATION FOR 400KV TOWER MKD. - TC
3VIN100471T1550 FABRICATION DETAILS FOR 400KV TOWER MKD. - TC
3VIN100471T4574 DESIGN CALCULATION FOR 400KV TOWER MKD. - TH
3VIN100471T1551 FABRICATION DETAILS FOR 400KV TOWER MKD. - TH
3VIN100471T4575 DESIGN CALCULATION FOR 400KV TOWER MKD. - TI
3VIN100471T1552 FABRICATION DETAILS FOR 400KV TOWER MKD. - TI
3VIN100471T4576 DESIGN CALCULATION FOR 400KV TOWER MKD. - TJ
3VIN100471T1553 FABRICATION DETAILS FOR 400KV TOWER MKD. - TJ
3VIN100471T4577 DESIGN CALCULATION FOR 400KV TOWER MKD. - TM
3VIN100471T1554 FABRICATION DETAILS FOR 400KV TOWER MKD. - TM
3VIN100471T4578 DESIGN CALCULATION FOR 400KV TOWER MKD. - TN
3VIN100471T1555 FABRICATION DETAILS FOR 400KV TOWER MKD. - TN
765KV EQUIPMENT STRUCTURE
3VIN100471T4566 DESIGN CALCULATION FOR 765KV EQUIPMENT STRUCTURE MKD. - LA
3VIN100471T1556 FABRICATION DETAILS FOR 765KV EQUIPMENT STRUCTURE MKD. - LA
3VIN100471T4567 DESIGN CALCULATION FOR 765KV EQUIPMENT STRUCTURE MKD. - BPI
3VIN100471T1557 FABRICATION DETAILS FOR 765KV EQUIPMENT STRUCTURE MKD. - BPI
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