Issue No.

(2) Rev (0) Rev (1) Rev (2) Rev (3)

Prepared By:
Peter Maher
(QHSE Manager)

Reviewed & Approved

Ashraf
By:
Ramadan
(Executive Manager)

Date: 25-06-2013

Pages Revised: -
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INDEX

1.0 INTRODUCTION 3

2.0 PREPARATION OF WORK 4

3.0 METHOD OF WORK 5

4.0 JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS 7

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1 INTRODUCTION

Purpose of Method Statement

This method statement covers the underground cable laying activities for main
routes .These cables will be laid on cable trenches.

1.1 Scope of Work

The work involved includes:

 Actual installation of cables.

 Installation of cable identification markers as per detail.
 Testing of cables.
 Sealing of cut ends.
 Coiling and provision of temporary support stands including mechanical
protection of cables at final termination point.
 Uncoiling and final laying /pulling of cable to final termination point. (Where
applicable).

1.2 Related Documents

Cable schedule, drumming schedule, electrical power layout, lighting layout and
lighting wiring diagram.

1.3 Equipment

- Forklift.
- Crane.
- Cable Rollers.
- Cable Jacks.

1.4 Safety

All operations involved in the execution of works will be done in accordance with the
Health, Safety and Environmental Manual.

The safety officers, Engineers and Foremen will be responsible for ensuring the
safe implementation of this work.
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2 PREPARATION OF WORK

The preparation work which would be ensured before work commencement is such
as but not limited to be the follows.

2.1 Excavation in unpaved areas will be the scope of the SUB

CONTRACTOR. Excavation in paved areas will be by others.

2.2 Prior to excavation, investigation will be made with all parties concerned
to identify any underground temporary or permanent services along the
cable route.

2.3 All excavations in main trenches will be carried out manually or by

mechanical digger, sub trenches will be excavated manually by hand.

2.4 Any excavated or handed over open trenches will be secured by means of
caution tapes or hard barriers during and after excavation work.

2.5 Installation shall be planned in such a way that, the trenches are
excavated and backfilled within the shortest span of time.

2.6 Excavated material to be used in backfilling ( above the approved

bedding/backfilling sand in unpaved areas ) will be deposited adjacent to
trench side.

2.7 Surplus excavation material will be desposed by the SUB CONTRACTOR

to an area defined by the CONTRACTOR.

2.8 Dewtering system will be used if required.

2.9 Bedding of clean sand will be placed in trench before starting in cable
laying.

2.10 The clean sand will be checked before unloading.

2.11 The clean sand will be desposed in an protected area.

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2.12 Check the cable size, type, drum number & length of actual route with the
cable schedule.

2.13 Check site condition for starting laying activities and confirm that the
location of cable drum doesn’t obstruct to other works.

2.14 Ensure that the proper tools for opening the drum, cutting the cable are
available.

2.15 Test the cable on the drum using insulation tester with a proper range.

2.16 Checking of the actual cable length as per site measurement and
according to the actual cable length of cable route comparing to the length
indicated in cable schedule.

2.17 Recheck the drumming status based on the actual site measurement with
adjusting the necessary redruming.

2.18 Check that the appropriate cable markers and fixation material are
available and approved.

2.19 Ensure the height of working elevation and provide the necessary safety
equipment for cable pulling crew (life line, safety harness, life jackets
.etc).

3 METHOD OF WORK

3.1 Follow the nodal diagram layout during laying to ensure that each type of
cable is laid in the proper section.

3.2 Place and secure cable rollers at proper intervals, max. 3 mt.

3.3 Unroll cable with the drums located on truck or on jacks that allow an easy
rotation and by pulling the cable in such a way that it will leave the drum
according to supplier instructions.
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3.4 Pull the cables by hand into trench using the cable rollers.

3.5 Ensure that the cables are not twisted while laying.

3.6 Cut the cables leaving a suitable margin for termination, avoiding useless
scrap.

3.7 After Cable cutting, seal both cable ends properly and the cable left on the
drum by the proper insulation tape.

3.8 Secure and protect cables in trenches and cable ends to avoid cable
damage.

3.9 Identify all the cables using the approved cable markers and fixation
material.

3.10 Remove remaining cable drums from site to storage area immediatly after
completed coiling.

3.11 A final check will be done for the completion of installation of the cables
before starting with backfilling.

3.12 In paved areas a fine sand filling shall be used between cable layers and
up to the approved bottom level of paving as per installation typical
details. Plate compactors shall be used for sand compaction.( Further
details shall be confirmed with CLINET construction & Q.C ).

3.13 In unpaved areas fine sand filling shall be used between cable layers and
above the top layer of cables as per installation typical details, excavation
product from the trenchs will be used in backfilling the remaining of the
trench.ensuring that , all debris are taken out of this backfilling material.
Plate compactors shall be used for sand compaction.

3.14 The location of underground cable routes in unpaved areas shall be

indicated by means of cable route markers. Cable marker posts will be
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installed at centerline of cable trench along the route and changes of
direction as per specification.

4 JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS

4.1 The job safety analysis (JSA) is a step by step review of a specific job
with the aim to identify the potential hazards associated with each
step of the job and then eliminate, reduce or control the hazards
before the start of the work.

4.2 The JSA will be conducted to ensure that work does not start without
testing the risk assessment through evaluation by the supervisors and
employees who will be involved in the work, at the workface and
immediately prior to commencing work.

4.3 All PPE's shall be used like helmet, goggles, safety footwear, gloves
and safety harness if required.

4.4 All manpower, who are involved in the installation activities shall be
informed of the hazards and risk factors through tool box meetings
prior starting any activity.

4.5 During the installation all electrical equipment shall be properly

earthed, color coded and inspected as per CONTRACTOR
requirements.

4..6 There shall be ongoing housekeeping activities undertaken by Accurate to

ensure that all work areas are clean and tidy.

4.7 A HSE has to be carried out:

4.7.1 Every time critical new work is identified.

4.7.2 At any time when a job requires major procedure modifications.

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4.7.3 If there are any significant changes from previous HSE that could
affect the validity of the HSE I.e. changes in weather conditions,
changes in material, equipment, etc.

4.8 HSE steps:

4.8.1 Break job into observable steps.

4.8.2 Identify for each step the potential hazard and potential
accident causes.

4.8.3 Specify control measures for each potential hazard/accident

cause specified.

4.8.4 Supervisor reviews all of the above with workers who are
expected to contribute their own suggestions for ensuring that
work can be conducted safely.

4.8.5 One member of the crew writes up the HSE report.