PROJECT : EPC PACKAGE SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT,

STAGE 1
Project No.

Contract No.

AR 05/13

122-C01R

Date

20/07/2014

Document No.

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METHOD STATEMENT
FOR
CABLE TRAY INSTALLATION

ROYAL COMMISSION FOR JUBAIL AND YANBU

JUBAIL, KSA

REV

Date

Designation

Name

Visa

Name

Visa

Name

Issued by:

Verified by :

Approved by:

Signature:

Signature:

Signature:

Visa

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. TITLE.

2. SCOPE OF WORK

2.1 General description.

2.2 Tools and equipment.
2.3 Materials.
2.4 planning & preparation
2.5 Work methodology.
2.6 Organization, Responsibilities & Supervision.
2.7 Work Force.

3. HEALTH & SAFETY

3.1 Safety Action plan

3.2 E S & H Contractor Requirements
3.3 Protective & Safety Equipment
3.4 Contractual Requirements
3.5 Information to personnel
3.6 Emergency Procedures
3.7 Permit Requirements

4. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

4.1 E S & H Contractor Requirements

4.2 Contractual Requirements.

5. QUALITY ASSURANCE

5.1 Contractual Requirements.

5.2 Critical works.
5.3 Inspection & Testing.
5.4 Follow up & Evaluation.

6. APPENDICES
A. Risk Assessment (Task, Hazard, Consequences and Control Measures)
B. Briefing Register
C. Job safety analysis

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1. TITLE
METHOD STATEMENT FOR Cable Tray Installation
2. Scope of Work
2.1. General Description

This method statement is to outline the sequences and methods of works intended to be used
for the Cable Tray Installation.
This procedure shall be applied to the Inspection, method and criteria for installation work
carried out by the electrical department.

2.2. Tools and equipment

Electrical Grinder
Electrical Drill
Hand Tools
Ladder
Wire cutters
Hacksaw
Measuring tape
Wooden Hammer
Flat File
Screw Drivers
Open and box spanners

2.3. Materials
Materials used will be as per the material submittal approved by the Royal commission and
routing as well and sizes will be as per the approved drawings.
2.4. Planning and Preparations

Before commencing work a Site Supervisor will be assigned as responsible for the activity
covered by this method statement. A site specific briefing on this method statement, risk
assessment and the emergency procedures will provided to all operatives and a briefing
register will be signed. A copy of the method statement and emergency procedures will be
kept on site in welfare facilities.
Plan of this work to be according to Royal Commission.
All material and Equipment should be checked and stored properly at site.
Safety measures and instruction should be issued to all staff in charge.
All necessary signs, barricades and warning tape will be applied in the field.
Prepare the safe access to the sites for workers and equipments.

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2.5. Work Methodology

Installation

Ensure that proper materials are available and are approved for use, as well as the approved
drawings.
Verify site access / routing and mark support locations.
Install / erect proper scaffoldings and ladders where ever required during installation of
supports and cable trays.
Fix the support on the natural structures, by drilling appropriate holes.
Fix the vertical trays channel on the support.
The cable trays shall be installed in such a way that, as often as possible the cables can be
laid directly in place rather than being pulled through.
Clearance shall be maintained / observed during Cable Tray Installation as per specified on
approved drawings and specifications.
Cable Trays & Ladders shall be supported adequately and fix bolt and clamps as per
specifications and drawings.
Sharp edges of cable trays shall be reamed to smooth and paint.
Touch up paint shall be applied to the scratches / damaged surface of cable trays.
Care to be taken to avoid corrosion and rust formation during installation.
Earth continuity conductors shall be provided .
Ensure that cable trays and ladders are erected correctly, inspected by QC and approved by
Royal commission Engineer prior to cable laying.
All cable shall be securely fixed to the tray, work and the complete installation must be
carried out in a neat and workmanlike manner without crossovers
All materials and documentation relevant to the work will be checked by Quality Control
Engineer prior to the commencement of works. Ensure that all materials to be installed are
inspected by QC and accepted by the RC Engineer.

2.6. Organization, Responsibility & Supervision

Construction Manager shall be responsible for the work procedure to ensure that Cable Tray
Installation is carried out as per method statement. He shall ensure works shall be executed
in accordance with RC specification standards section 16055 and strictly imposed the safety
regulation on the site.

The Quality Control Engineer shall be responsible for conducting surveillance and
inspection of work and ensuring all records and test results will be acquired & recorded. He
shall prepare all the documents required for inspection.

The Electrical Field engineer/foreman is responsible to closely supervise the Installation of

Cable Tray.

The Quality Control Engineer and RC Field Engineer shall be responsible to carry out
inspections and release hold point for the preceding works.

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2.7. Work Force

Electrical Site Engineers (1)

Electrical QA /QC Engineer (1)
Electrical Foreman (1)
Safety Officer (1)
Electrician (1)
Skilled Worker(3)

3. SAFETY & HEALTH

3.1. Safety Action Plan

Tool box talk shall be conducted and brief safety measures required for the ensuring
days will be discussed.
First Aid facility will be available during the process of work site.
Correct PPE and Safety precautions requirements will be taken for the entire works.
Safety Harness will be used whenever work is carried out on the above grade
elevations.
Proper housekeeping at the end of the day is a part of mandatory task assigned to
workers to avoid accidents due to littered tolls and materials.

3.2. Environmental Safety & Health Contractor Requirements

Al Jazea / EPPM shall maintain safe working conditions at all times. And Conduct
weekly tool box meeting discussing the safe working habit and procedure in case
of emergency.
All hazardous materials found should be reported to RC Safety Department and
dumped in a designated dumping area.

3.3 Protective & Safety Equipment

Safety shoes
Rubber bootsas required
Safety harnessas required
Safety Gloves
Safety Helmet
Safety Eye Glasses
Dust Mask
Ear Protection

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3.4. Contractual Requirements

Maintain safety at all times in the job site.

All workers will be equipped with the required PPE while at site and during the
execution of the works.
Al Jazea / EPPM shall provide Safety Officer to monitor the safety of manpower
and equipment at the job site.
Stop the work when unsafe condition occurs.
Report any near miss or accident at the job site to the RC Safety Department.

3.5. Information to Personnel

In case of any emergencies the following responsible staff shall be Contacted:
NAMES

POSITION

CONTACT NO.

Project Manager

0503128734

Construction
Manager

0506284904

YASER

Civil Supervisor

0541377615

ADEL MSELMI

Electrical Field
Engineer

0545097267

Male Nurse

0547730914

MAHER
AKKASH
HAMED
ROMDHANI

NORBINTO
G.SALCEDO

RC Security and Safety Department Tel. No. 033417777

IJAZ SHAH

Safety Manager

0552890503

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Emergency Contact Numbers:

Ambulance

997

Fire

998

Police

999

Emergency Radio Call

401

Maadden PMC Main clinic

0515014293

Maadden PMC Emergency

0515012677

3.6. Emergency Procedure

In case of emergency AAD/CR18B ambulance is always available to pickup workers from

the site when something goes wrong to the workers during the work.
Heat shelter will be provided in case workers will experience anxious or heat stress.
When heavy sand storm occur AAD/CR18B Safety Officer shall distribute dust mask to all
workers immediately.
Medical Staff shall be at all times ready to respond any emergency situation on site.

3.7. Permitting Requirements

Daily Work Permit, As Required

4. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
4.1. Safety & Health Contractor Requirement

Al Jazea / EPPM shall maintain safe working conditions at all times.

Al Jazea / EPPM shall follow ES and H policy and procedure during the execution
of the works.
Sufficient portable drinking water will always be available on the site with cups.
All hazardous materials found should be reported to RC and dumped in a designated
dumping area.
Proper housekeeping & waste segregation shall be strictly enforced in the jobsite.

4.2. Contractual requirement

RC Environmental, Safety and Health Policies and Procedure should be strictly

followed.

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5. QUALITY ASSURANCE
5.1. Contractual requirements

Al Jazea & EPPM shall comply with RC Specifications Section 01450

5.2. Inspection & Testing

The Al Jazea / EPPM QC Engineer and RC Field Engineer shall witness all quality
control testing requirement of the work done.
Hold points will be carried out as required by the Inspection & Test plan.

5.3. Follow up and Evaluation

The Construction Manager shall always monitor the work activities to check if all
the safety, environmental requirements and work procedure stated in this Method
statement are strictly followed.
Safety Manager/Officer shall always monitor the safe working condition at site
during the execution of this activity.
The Al Jazea / EPPM QC Engineer to monitor the site as the work progresses.
The Site Engineer/Foreman shall monitor all works accomplished per the technical
specification and quality requirements of the project.

6. APPENDICES

A. Risk Assessment (Task, Hazard, Consequences and Control Measures)

B. Briefing Register
C. Job safety analysis.

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Appendix A-Risk Assessment

Risk Assessment Matrix

1. Negligible
2. Minor Injury
3. Major or 3 day injury
4. Fatality
5. Multiple fatalities

1. Improbable <1%
2. Remote 1 to 10%
3. Possible 10 to 50%
4. Probable 50 to 90%
5. Almost certain > 90%

RISK INDEX
The risk index is then simply defined by multiplying together the frequency index and
severity index. With this ranking system this will yield a number between 1 and 25. Refer
to the following table and read off the priority rating:

10

12

15

12

16

20

10

15

20

25

1
2

SEVERITY/CONSEQUENCE
The following shading indicates the level of risk:
Intolerable
Tolerable
Negligible

17-25
6-16
1-5

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Appendix B-briefing register

CONTRACTOR: AL JAZEA CONTRACTING & TRADING CO.

CONTRACT NO: 122-C-1R
SUBJECT OF BRIEFING:
CARRIED OUT BY:
DATE CARRIED OUT
PROJECT TITLE: EPC PACKAGE SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT (STAGE 1)
NO.

NAME

PROFESSION

SIGNATURE

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Appendix C- Job Safety Analysis

Complete prior to commencement of equipment operation
JOB INFORMATION

Date:

Project:

Location:

Site supervisor:

Safety Engineer:

Job Description:
Equipment Operator:

Personal Conducting Analysis

Name:

Position:

Name:

Position:

Preliminary Precautions
Does the equipment and
equipment operator have the
appropriate license?

Yes

No

Are utility lines present in the

work area?

Yes (Where?

No

_______________
____________________________
____
Is excavation being done
manually? ___, if not, why?
____________________________
___)

Has a lift plan been prepared?

Yes (Where?
___________________)

No (Why? __________
____________________)

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Are above utilities identified

and barricaded?

Yes

No (Why? __________
____________________)

Are spotters in place?

Yes (Who?

No (Why? __________

_____________________)
____________________)
(1) Job/Tasks

List all types of work tasks being performed in your work location. Remember to include all
functions and positions and be specific with the tasks, potential hazards, and preventative measures.
(Continued on next page)
All Job/Tasks

All Potential Hazards Related to

Preventive Measures

Job/Tasks

Reviews and Signatures (To be reviewed and signed by all contractor and RC managers on-site)
Name:

Signature:

Name:

Signature: