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Upgrade of KJO’s Public Address & General Alarm System

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METHOD STATEMENT OF CABLE TRAYS

INSTALLATION

September-21

Submitted By:
Ali Salim Al Midfa Trading & Contracting

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Contents

1. Purpose....................................................................................................................................3
2. Scope........................................................................................................................................3
3. Responsibilities........................................................................................................................3
Site Manager:....................................................................................................................3
Site Engineer:....................................................................................................................3
HSE Supervisor.................................................................................................................4
Supervising Engineer........................................................................................................4
4. IMPLEMENTATION..............................................................................................................4
General..............................................................................................................................4
Equipment List..................................................................................................................4
Transport, Storage.............................................................................................................4
5. Preparing Elements Prior to Installation..................................................................................5
Elements Cutting and Welding………………………………………………………….. 5
Installation………………………………………………………………………………..5
6. Heath Safety & Environment
Personal protective equipment..........................................................................................5
Machinery.........................................................................................................................5
Lifting operations..............................................................................................................6
Access and housekeeping..................................................................................................6
Manual handling...............................................................................................................6
Edges Protection...............................................................................................................6
Restriction.........................................................................................................................6
Fire prevention and protection..........................................................................................6

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1. Purpose
Purpose of this method statement is to define the sequence of cable trays installation and safe
execution of the job.

2. Scope
The procedure applies for cable trays transportation, handling, and installation at all workplaces
where these activities will be performed.
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3. Responsibilities
3.1. Site Manager:
3.1.1. SM is the first responsible point to follow this procedure,
3.1.2. In cases when the staff do not apply or do not fulfill requirement of this
procedure SM will do required actions such as to inform people who are
unaware, to supply right material, machinery and equipment and/or to ensure
specific training to improve team’s ability.
3.1.3. To revise this procedure if it is necessary.
3.1.4. To assign responsible engineers and foremen, to coordinate all activities
3.1.5. To ensure training, informing and updating people who work to apply this
procedure regardless their position,

3.2. Site Engineer:

3.2.1. To plan, coordinate and supervise all activities such as storage, lifting,
installation.
3.2.2. To apply this procedure in accordance with all standards and specification which
are mentioned in this document,
3.2.3. To implement all protective measures required in accordance with
this document,
3.2.4. Site engineer shall ensure that pre-work checklist is filled
3.2.5. Site engineer ensure the coordination between other adjacent works are well
organized,
3.2.6. To perform inspections on daily basis, before each shift and after events that
could increase hazards.
3.2.7. To identify existing and predictable hazards or working conditions that are
hazardous, unsanitary, or dangerous to employees,
3.2.8. To take prompt corrective measures to eliminate or control hazards
and conditions.
3.2.9. To coordinate with Supervising Engineer from KJO.
3.2.10. To ensure that the staff involved in the activities has read and understand the
method statement.
3.2.11. To brief the staff involved about the healthy and safe performance of all activities
(toolbox talks).
3.2.12. To receive and/or define all standards including this Method Statement,
3.2.13. To obtain all the necessary standards,

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3.2.14. To ensure maintenance compliance with this method statement.

3.3. HSE Supervisor

3.3.1. To ensure all HSE procedures to be followed,
3.3.2. Overseeing site activities day-to-day,
3.3.3. To follow with corrective actions of all violations of HSE rules.
3.3.4. To organize for health and safety execution of the job,
3.3.5. To provide and cooperate with the site engineers for toolbox talks.
3.3.6. To ensure that the equipment, tools, PPEs meet the site requirements,
3.3.7. To ensure compliance with the health and safety provisions of this document.

3.4. Supervising Engineer:

3.4.1. To supervise the activities and to ensure that the job is implemented in
accordance with the design and the provisions of this document.
3.4.2. To provide assistance for the protective measures required in accordance with
this document,
3.4.3. To perform inspections on daily basis,
3.4.4. To identify existing and predictable hazards or working conditions that are
hazardous, unsanitary, or dangerous to employees,
3.4.5. To take prompt corrective measures to eliminate or control hazards and
conditions

4. IMPLEMENTATION
4.1. General
Cable trays are used for carrying cable. Cable trays are consisted of galvanized steel.

4.2. Equipment List

4.2.1. Screwdriver
4.2.2. Ferret socket
4.2.3. Wrench
4.2.4. Grinding Machine
4.2.5. Galvanized spray
4.2.6. Cutting Machine
4.2.7. Crane (while it will be used transportation)
4.3. Transport, Storage
Transportation of cable trays is made when the site is ready. Providing pickup to transportation
of cable trays and accessories from lay down area to the field. Transportation pickup or crane
carriage bag will have 4m length space, cable trays length is 3m. Use crane and pickup for
lifting and carrying cable trays and accessories. Cable trays stay suitable place, so it prevents to
work and workers work safely.

5. Preparing Element Prior to Installation

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5.1. Elements Cutting and Welding

Cable Trays comply with the project requirements. Where cutting of the trays is needed, circular
saws will be used. Cable tray cut edges will be rasped or if welding is necessary, galvanized
points will be cleaned then it will be sprayed with galvanizing spray immediately.

5.2. Installation
Installation will be carried out in accordance with the approved IFC drawing of the project.
Cable trays will be transported from lay down area to site with pickup. Workers will load the
cable trays to the pick manually. Cable trays will be fixed safely in the pickup board. At the
working area, the trays will be placed in a way that will not prevent safe access and egress.
Wooden pallets/supports will be placed to prevent contact with earth and water. Check will be
done for the accessories of cable trays and preparation of cable accessories for montage, boxes
will be opened. The assembly drawings will be checked on the place of installation. Where
welding is required it will be performed by competent personnel. Tower, fixed and movable type
scaffold, which is approved and build according to safety requirements, will be used as access to
works at high. The personnel that will erect the scaffolding will be competent. Scaffold will be
tagged, ladder will be color-coded.
Where work in confined space will be carried out Permit-to-Work will be obtained.
Supports will be fixed with wall plugs to the existing structure. The distance between two
supports will be max 1,5meter. Then the console will be installed to the supports and then cable
trays will be fixed on the console with bolts and joints. Installation of cable trays will be
executed according to the requirements. According to the projects, grounding will be made after
cable trays erection will be done. After the works is done daily, working areas will be cleaned.

6. HSE
6.1. Personal protective equipment
PPE will be provided and used in accordance with the Project HSE Manual. Helmet, safety
glasses, high visibility vest, and safety shoes will be used at all the times.
When work in dusty environment personnel will use dust protective half masks. Hearing
protection will be used where exposure levels exceed 85dB.
When work at height scaffolding will be provided.
During manual handling all workers have to wear safety gloves and make sure they are
protective against trip hazards and sharp edges

6.2. Machinery
All machinery, equipment and tools will be maintained in good working order; will be inspected
regularly and color coded; and will be operated by competent persons. All necessary measures
will be in place in order to prevent environmental pollution. Guards will be in place to protect
workers from moving parts. Electrical tools will be double insulated and grounded connected to
ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI).
All vehicles will have backing warning device. Banks man will guide vehicles in narrow work
places and when reversing. Vehicles will not pass, will not be positioned or parked close to
excavation edges.

6.3. Access and housekeeping

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Safe access to the workplace will be provided at all times. Guardrails will be provided at the
edges and openings where risk of fall from 1.5 m presents. Top-rails will be set head level, mid-
rails will be set waist level. Tower type scaffold will be used.
Where scaffolding is in use it will meet the following requirements: Scaffold will be erected by
trained people and scaffold component person will check and then put the scaf-tag. Scaffolding
will be erected on a stable base. It will be fully planked and toe-boards will be placed. It will have
top and mid-guardrail and will be fixed to an existing structure or stabilized using outriggers.
Walkways will be kept clear of trash, debris and other materials to prevent slipping and tripping.

6.4. Manual handling

Where manual handling cannot be avoided tasks will be designed to minimize the weight, range
of motion, and frequency of the activity. During manual handling all workers have to wear safety
gloves and make sure they are protective against trip hazards and sharp edges. The distance
between the person and the object being handled will be as small as possible. Employees will use
good manual handling techniques for lifting, pulling or pushing. Material handling equipment will
be easy to move, with handles that can be easily grasped in an upright posture. Heavy objects will
be stored at waist level. Manual handling training will be delivered.

6.5. Edges Protection

All edge’ places will be closed with plastic or it will be inflected.

6.6. Restriction
6.6.1. No food or beverages to be consumed at jobsite No smoking
6.6.2. No work without permit

6.7. Fire prevention and protection

All the necessary fire prevention measures will be implemented. For welding activities a permit
to work will be obtained. Fire extinguisher will present at hand. Flammable materials will be
removed from the area. Fire proof blankets will be used for protection of equipment and material
where is necessary and prevention slug falling from height. The measures will be communicated
with the staff involved in the job. Watchmen will monitor the hot work area half hour after the
welding activities end.

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