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METHOD OF STATEMENT

ELECTRICAL CABLE PULLING

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CONTENTS
1.0 SCOPE 2.0 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS 3.0 PERSONS IN CHARGE 4.0 EQUIPMENT 5.0 MATERIALS 6.0 DESCRIPTION OF WORK METHOD 7.0 ORGANIZATION OF MANPOWER 8.0 HEALTH AND SAFETY 9.0 SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

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1.0 SCOPE
This procedure outlines the methods to be followed for the electrical Cable pulling activity.

2.0 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

Construction Quality Plan Doc ref Field Materials Control Procedure Doc ref. .. Field & Inspection Plan for Elect. Doc ref Operational Procedure (Acceptance, Storage, Handling and Preservation of Materials in the Job site. Doc ref. Operational Procedure (Job Site Operations Management) Doc ref Field Test and Inspection Plan for Electrical Doc ref Construction specification for site safety requirements Doc Ref.

3.0 PERSONS IN CHARGE

Site Manager Construction Manager Materials Manager Field Engineer HSE Manager Mr. Mr. .. Mr. Mr. Mr.

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EQUIPMENT
In general the main equipment to be used for the erection are listed below :No No 1 1 Crane 20 Tonnes Capacity Truck / Trailer

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Pick-Up Set Cable Jacks 10 Tonnes Cable pulling winch 5 KV Insulation Resistance Tester 500-1000 V Insulation Resistance Tester

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MATERIALS
Cable Drums as required.

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK METHOD

Pre-Installation Checks

The area handover certificate shall be signed for clearance of the before commencement of the cable pulling activity. The entire route shall be inspected to ensure that the routing is complete, proper bends are used and free from any sharp edges. Ensure that last revision drawings are used. Location of the panels / equipments shall be identified. Termination point inside the panels / equipment shall be considered for suitable spare length to be left available during pulling of cable termination. The maximum length shall be equal to depth + height + width of panels. Scaffolding / Platforms shall be provided along the route of the cable tray every where required before commencing the cable laying on the pipe rack. The Platforms will be considered as suitable after joint inspection & review. Access for placement of rollers will be by means of ladders. Personnel involved in cable pulling will at all times have safety harness fixed firmly to overhead support. Before start of pulling Cable, the actual route length shall be measured and checked for adequate length of cable. Confirm that all Tools & Tackles required for installation are available. As a minimum the following shall be made.

Slings

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Crowbars Measuring Tape 50 mtrs. Cable Cutters. Hacksaw Frame and Blades Drum Jacks Spindle Cable Rollers
Ensure sufficient quantity of Cable Tags are readily available. Ensure that ambient temperature will be no less than 0 C Check adequate place for Unloading the cable drums. The unloading location is shown in the attached sketch. Check suitable position for placing the Cable pulling winch depending on the length of the cable and the site condition. Personnel involved in the activity are made aware of the risks and the steps to be taken to mitigate any hazard or unsafe situation.

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Material withdrawn from warehouse

Material inspection will be carried out to ascertain that no damage has occurred to the Cables. Incase of any damages common inspection and report will be issued. Cable shall be tested on cable drums prior to removal and work site with a 1000 V insulation tester (5KV for MV Cables). The values will be noted for Core to Core and Armour. After the test, the end of the cable shall be sealed to prevent the ingress of moisture. Store material requisition shall be made. The material shall be transported in their original packing to location. The cable drums shall be off-loaded at the site location shown in the attached sketch. It shall be ensured that there is no obstruction to movement of vehicles or any hindrance to works of other companies.

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Description of sequence

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U/G Cable Pulling Suitable request notice for excavation shall be submitted in advance. Inspection of sand bed will be carried out prior to commencement of cable pulling. The sand bed will be of minimum 100mm Thickness. After commencement of cable pulling the trench will be maintained clean. Cable rollers shall be placed as required on the cable route. Cable winch, if required, shall be positioned in proper place for cable pulling. The cable drum intended for cable pulling shall be identified as per that indicated in the drum schedule. The cable drums shall be un-packed. The cable shall be fixed to the winch, if used, by means of a cable sock or gripper. Required number of persons will be posted at winch and near the drum. Cable laying will generally start from one end of the route length or at any suitable point if required. Incase of buildings, the drums will be placed outside the buildings and the cable pulled in the opposite direction. After reaching the other end the length of the cable required for reaching the location inside the building will be measured and then cut the cable. Incase of cable lengths which are more than one drum length, all cables which can be laid from original position will be completed. And then the cable pulling set-up will be repositioned to the next location, from where the next length will be pulled. Depending on the weight and size of the drum, suitable size of the cable rolling shaft (Spindle) shall be placed inside the central axis of the drum. Suitable jacks shall be placed firmly on the ground and jacked-up to allow clearance from the ground depending on the size of the cable drum. The drum shall be lifted by required equipment and placed on the jacks. The cable drum will be correctly positioned and the direction of cable pulling as indicated by arrow on the drum shall be complied.. Cables will be laid / pulled by hand and / or winch. During pulling with winch, if required, the tension on the cable will not exceed that given by the manufacturer and this will be monitored by means of Dynamometer. Cables will be pulled according to drum-cable cutting schedule and as shown in the relevant drawings.

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Bending radius of cables shall comply to cable manufacturers recommendation. Unless the lengths exceed the maximum drum lengths joints shall be avoided. Joint markers indicating joint positions shall be provided above grade. Before cutting the cable, both ends must be inspected to ensure sufficient length is for proper dressing and end termination. The open ends will be sealed till termination. Soon after completion of every cable the cables will be tested for insulation resistance. Cable identification tags shall be installed soon after the cable pulling. Cable tags shall be installed as per Client Specification No .. The cable schedule and drum schedule will be updated with the information on cable pulling. Daily progress report will be submitted for the activity as well as summary of used cable for each drum. After completion of all cables in the same route the cables shall be dressed and clamped. Inspection of installation and punch list. Cable Joints position, if any, will be shown on the drawings. As-Built mark up drawings certified by Contractors Supervisor and Engineer will be prepared. In case of laying of the low voltage and the medium voltage cables into the same trench, the medium voltage cables shall be laid to the bottom and the brick or concrete bloks will be placed horizontally between these cables. Notice for next sand backfilling and tiling shall be given incase of cables directly buried. The same will take place for final sand backfilling and tiling. After the cables will be laid, another 100 mm of sand laid above cables. Over the last sand layer, bricks or concret blocks shall be laid. The concret blocks will have in (40 x 20 x 5 cm) dimensions. Cable markers shall be installed above grade to indicate the cable route in directly buried trenches. Empty cable drums will be transported back to stores. Handover notice for earth soil backfilling (If by others) will be issued. Above Ground Cable Pulling

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Cables shall be laid mainly above ground in cable trays perforated and ladder type. Cable rollers shall be placed at every 6-12 meters or less if required to avoid touching of the cable to tray. Cable winch, if used, shall be positioned in proper place for cable pulling. The cable drum intended for cable pulling shall be identified as per that indicated in the drum schedule. The cable drums shall be unpacked. The cable shall be fixed th the winch by means of a cable sock or gripper. Required number of persons will be posted at the winch, if used, and near the drum. Cable laying will generally start from one end of the route length from other suitable point if required. Incase of buildings, the drums will be placed outside the buildings and the cable pulled in the opposite direction. After reaching the other end the length of the cable required for reaching the location inside the building will be measured and then cut the cable. Incase of cable lengths which are more than one drum length, all cables which can be laid from original position will be completed. And then the cable pulling set-up will be repositioned to the next location, from where the next length will be pulled. Depending on the weight and size of the drum, suitable size of the cable rolling shaft (Spindle) shall be placed inside the central axis of the drum. Suitable jacks shall be placed firm ground and jacked-up to allow clearance from the ground depending on the size of the cable drum. The drum shall be lifted by required equipment and placed on the jacks. The cable drum will be correctly positioned and the direction of cable pulling as indicated by arrow on the drum shall be complied.. Cables will be laid / pulled by hand and / or winch. Cables will be pulled according to drum-cable cutting schedule and as shown in the relevant drawings. Bending radius of cables shall comply to cable manufacturers recommendation. Unless the lengths exceed the maximum drum lengths joints shall be avoided. Before cutting the cable, both ends must be inspected to ensure sufficient length is for proper dressing and end termination. The open ends will be sealed till termination. Soon after completion of every cable the cables will be tested for insulation resistance. Cable tags shall be installed as per Client Specification No..

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The cable schedule and drum schedule will be updated with the information on cable pulling. Daily progress report will be submitted for the activity. After completion of all cables in the same route the cables shall be dressed and clamped. Cables shall be fixed in horizontal or vertical runs with or plastic type straps. Interval of clamping will be as per Client Specification No. but will not exceed 10Mtr for the horizontal runs and 1.0Mtr for vertical runs. When single core cables are used the laying shall be in three-foil formation (Trefoil). Inspection of the installation and punch list. Cable joints position will be shown on the drawings. As-Built mark-up drawings certified by Contractors Supervisor and Engineer will be prepared. Empty cable drums will be transported back to stores.

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ORGANIZATION OF MANPOWER
Field Engineer Mr.. Supervisor Mr Group Leader Mr.. No 1 Electrician Cable laying team - 30 persons (approx) depending on the type of cable and

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HEALTH AND SAFETY

Gemmo will follow the instruction of : Plan of Precaution for the Hygiene and Physical safety of worker on the site Doc Ref No.. B. Tool Box Meeting : See the attached Gemmo Doc. Will be held daily before Job Starting.
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Job Safety Analysis: See attached Gemmo Doc.

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TAG SYSTEM FOR SCAFFOLDING * Green color * Yellow Color * Red Color Use of Scaffold Allowed Use of Scaffold Allowed with Care Use of Scaffold not Allowed

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Safety at Work.

See attached document: PLAN OF PRECAUTION FOR THE HYGIENE AND PHYSICAL SAFETY WORKER ON THE SITE. Safety for people pulling cables will be ensured by providing adequate platforms, using safety belts/harness while working at high elevations, having accessible equipment for deployment at urgent notice etc. Use of P.P.E. All the workers shall be provided with safety equipments. ensure that the same worker himself is using them in a proper way. Our staff has the responsibility to check workmen are wearing proper PPE on site daily. If the worker will be found not wearing proper PPE, the supervisor will stop him and make sure he wears it immediately. The item issued to the worker must be periodically inspected and changed if it is damaged or does not respect the specified conditions. Personal Protection Equipment 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Earing protection, Ear Muff or Plugs. (If Required) Helmet, Hard-Hat. Hand Gloves (Leather or Cotton) Dust Mask respiratory protection. (If Required) Glasses splinter proof. Safety Belts / Harness (Where Required) Safety Shoes. Summer / winter Clothing.

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Equipment and Clothing for body protection.

Items of personal use shall be inspected regularly and maintained in serviceable and sanitary condition and before being given to another person or returned to storage must be cleaned, disinfected, inspected, and repaired. Employees shall wear clothing suitable for weather and work conditions.

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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
Project Drawings Drum Schedules - Power, Control & Interconnection. Electrical Cable list - Power, Control & Interconnection. Underground Cable routing layouts. Cable Tray layouts. Electrical Equipment layout. Cable Drums Off-Loading location. Planned Schedule of Activities.