KSGM

MPT
&
KDDI Summit Global Myanmar Company Limited

1. Health and Safety Specifications

Document type: Technical Specification for Civil Works
Concept : Daisuke Iwase & Kuniaki Shiraiwa
Designer : KSGM
Approved Date: October 25th, 2014
Function: Engineering Services/ Service Development

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Table of contents
1.

PURPOSE .............................................................................................................................................................. 3

2.

SCOPE .................................................................................................................................................................... 3

3.

RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................................................................................ 3

4.

GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................................. 3

5.

4.1.
General safety ................................................................................................................................................. 4
ACCESS TO SITE................................................................................................................................................. 4

5.1.
Access to Greenfield sites & Roof Top Sites .................................................................................................. 4
5.1.1. Minimum criteria for ladders ..................................................................................................................... 4
5.1.2. Minimum criteria for working platforms / rest stations ............................................................................. 4
5.1.3. Hoisting / Erecting notes ............................................................................................................................ 5
5.1.4. Climbing certificates .................................................................................................................................. 6
5.2.
Access to rooftop and base station / transmission equipment ......................................................................... 6
5.2.1. Access to the site/roof................................................................................................................................. 6
5.2.2. Walkways ................................................................................................................................................... 6
5.2.3. Potential hazards ....................................................................................................................................... 7
5.2.4. Lighting ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
5.2.5. Hoisting ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
5.2.6. Access Hatch .............................................................................................................................................. 7
5.3.
Access to antennas .......................................................................................................................................... 7
5.3.1. Walkways ................................................................................................................................................... 7
5.3.2. Exclusion Zones ......................................................................................................................................... 7
5.3.3. Rooftop structure wall mounted antennas .................................................................................................. 7
5.3.4. Antennas mounted at the edge of the rooftop ............................................................................................. 8
5.3.5. Antennas mounted on the facade ................................................................................................................ 8
6.
ELECTRICAL WORK ......................................................................................................................................... 8
7.

SAFETY MEETINGS ........................................................................................................................................... 8

8.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT ........................................................................................................................................ 8

8.1.
Access to antennas .......................................................................................................................................... 8
8.2.
Caution Signs .................................................................................................................................................. 8
8.3.
Fire Protection ................................................................................................................................................ 9
9.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS .................................................................................................................. 9
10.

DRINKING WATER AND SUN SHADE ....................................................................................................... 9

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1. PURPOSE
The purpose of this document is to provide basic design specifications for Health and Safety System
and safe working Environment for Base Stations (BTS) for a new 2G and 3G network implementation
project for Rollout in Myanmar

2. SCOPE
This Health and Safety Specification is a part of the following list of Civil Works items:
1. General
2. GF Tower and Monopole
3. Rooftop Antenna Support
4. Rooftop Site Spec
5. Greenfield Site
6. Equipment Room
7. Health and Safety Specifications
8. Earthing and Lighting Protection
9. Electrical Installation work
10. DG
11. Fuel Monitoring and NMS system
12. A C
13. Rectifier
14. Power Management System
15. Battery
16. Transformer

3. RESPONSIBILITIES
Authorization

KSGM HSM

Review and amendments

KSGM HSM

Implementation

QROI Project Director/ QROI RM / Vendor Project Manager

4. GENERAL
This document covers safety aspects and KSGM on-site requirements that should be taken into
consideration at the planning stage to ensure a safe working environment for site works,
maintenance or upgrade work. It is not the intention of this document to point out the specifics for
individual health and safety in the work environment; rather an overview as to what issues may be
addressed prior to roll-out.
Local regulations for Health and Safety shall always be followed; both during site works and the
subsequent maintenance and upgrade work unless stated otherwise, all recommendations
contained in this document are KSGM policy, and will be considered the "minimum requirement"
unless local regulations stipulate otherwise.

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4.1. General safety

When working on site, always use the following:
Safety belt, harness and helmet
ID card. All people working at site must wear ID -card with info, Company Name of person
full name and photo of person, Blood Type, Contact Number of KSGM and Vendor.
Minimum one supervisor from Vendor and two man team.
Proper working attire (coveralls, tool belts, proper climbing shoes/boots etc.)
Safety belts shall be hooked onto the rail whenever climbing ladders, or working close to
the edge of roofs
Every before starting any ascent/descent to the tower, visually inspect all safety belts,
harnesses and carriages to make sure that equipment is not damaged. Additionally, profiles
and fixed construction shall be checked during use for possible damage, corrosion, loose
bolts etc. Any faults shall be repaired immediately.
The physical condition of the site must be according to safety regulations and condition
must be reported everyday by using Accident Prediction Format
Any potential hazards shall be identified and/or neutralized (i.e., flammable, caustic and
explosive materials, electrical wiring, other hazardous material etc.) and condition must be
reported everyday by using Accident Prediction Format.
Clear working area
Turn off the transmitters when climbing tower/mast.

5. ACCESS TO SITE
These specifications are to be considered the minimum criteria if no other relevant local
requirements are specified.

5.1. Access to Greenfield sites & Roof Top Sites

This includes all installation and maintenance work involving monopole and towers.
Requirements will include, but not be limited to:
Non-skid/slip surfaces on ladders and work platforms
The safety climbing equipment for monopole and towers.
Access security; protection against vandalism and unauthorized access
General accessibility (equipment deliveries, worker mobility etc.)
Hoisting/erecting
Potential hazards (overhead cables, radio antennas etc.)

5.1.1. Minimum criteria for ladders

The monopoles and towers shall be equipped with galvanized climbing ladders including an
approved safety rail system. The width of the climbing ladder shall be at least 400 mm. The spacing
of the step rungs shall be 300mm.On sites that are not fenced (Greenfield) or where the public has
access to the roof, a climbing barrier (anti-climb device) shall be installed to prevent unauthorized
persons climbing the monopole or tower. The climbing barrier shall be equipped with a lockable
hatch. It shall be installed at the height of 3-5m from the base. On Greenfield tower a temporary
anti-climb device shall be installed until the fence around the site area is finished.

5.1.2. Minimum criteria for working platforms / rest stations

Working platforms will be used on towers at the main antenna levels. Separate rest platforms
consisting of small foldable foot rests as minimum will be installed on the towers maximum 10m
intervals. On monopoles a working platform around the trunk with width of 500 mm is recommended.

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5.1.3. Hoisting / Erecting notes

Possible point of placement for a mobile crane for material lifts shall be marked on the site drawings.
When hoisting/erecting is ongoing, safety areas and exclusion zones shall be clearly indicated
Manual tower erection works;
I.
Towers members shall be arranged member by member and quantity checked according
to drawing supplied.
II.
In case any member is bent or twisted, it shall be replaced.
III.
In tower erection work erecting order shall be observed and orientation of tower shall be
accurately carried out. In assembling, members shall be successively lifted on the position
shown in the details of tower. Precautions shall be taken so that the lifted weight does not
exceed the weight limit.
IV.
The erection work of tower etc. should be carried out strictly in accordance to the schedule
specified in the manufacturers instructions. The contractor may however, adopt any other
standard procedure for erection of the tower but he shall have to submit the details of his
proposed method of erection for approval of the KSGM Engineer-in-charge.
V.
VI.
VII.

VIII.
IX.

X.

XI.

The erection of tower should be carried out during normal working hours during day time
i.e. 7am to 6 pm.
A telephone/ walky-talky may be used for communication between workers on the ground
and those on the top as the erection progresses to the upper part of the tower.
Bolts and nuts should be fitted in positions as shown in drawings. Bolts in horizontal level
shall be inserted from inside of tower with nuts applied on the outside of the tower. Bolts in
a vertical line shall be inserted from beneath with nuts applied on upside.
During erection bolts & nuts shall be tightened in the following order.
In the first place the first and second sections of tower shall be assembled with bolts and
nuts tightened tentatively. In the second place the second section shall be placed above
the first and tentatively tightened. The second section is tightened completely after it has
been confirmed that the section is accurately assembled. The remaining part of the tower
shall be assembled in the same manner. After completion of erection the verticality of the
tower shall be checked. Please follow the tower manufacture procedure.
Verticality of the Tower i.e. the bottom of the line joining the Centre of the tower and the
Centre of the base of the tower shall be within the prescribed limit from the Centre of the
base of the tower. The top horizontal member of the tower on all four faces shall have
Centre clearly and visibly marked for easy check of verticality. Please follow the tower
manufacture procedure.
The hoisting of feeder cables should be carried out under close supervision and
instructions of the vendor supervisor and according to manufacturers instructions. The
work will have to be planned well in advance. Cable clamps / angle adaptors should be
assembled and fixed on the cable ladders first. Then safe cable drum position should be
identified and placed over the raised axle to allow for free rotation of the drum below the
tower. Thereafter, Feeder Cable will be fastened at a point based about 1.0 m length from
one end. End of the sufficient length should be tied to wire grip for hoisting. Hoisting
should be done slowly and cautiously so as to avoid collision of the Feeder Cable with any
member of the tower. After feeder cable has reached a height of 40 m second wire grip
should be fastened to the feeder cable as added security and hoisting rope should be tied
to this wire grip also. The hoisting rope should be kept along with Feeder Cable always
and if needed feeder cable may be tied with ropes at several places. Similar action should
be taken when feeder cable reaches height of 80m.

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XII.
After specified height is reached feeder cable must be fixed to the cable ladder
immediately. The hoisting rope should be released only after the feeder cable has been
properly clamped to vertical cable ladder. Thereafter, it should be taken into the
equipment room over the horizontal cable ladder and through the feeder entry
plate/glands.

5.1.4. Climbing certificates

The Vendor shall provide the needed climbing certificates for all personnel who will be working in
the towers /monopoles (medical examination, worker suitability, courses etc).

5.2. Access to rooftop and base station / transmission equipment

This includes all site works, maintenance or similar work involving rooftops and elevated working
sites. Requirements will include, but not be limited to:
Safety barriers
Non slip/trip surfaces
Working platforms
Access security; protection against vandalism and unauthorized access
General accessibility (equipment deliveries, worker mobility etc.)
Potential hazards (overhead cables, radio antennas etc.)

5.2.1. Access to the site/roof

Access to the roof and equipment room/cabinets shall, where possible, be via
Existing lift(s) and/or staircase(s). Where existing access is not available, a permanent or removable
ladder shall be installed. If existing permanent ladders are to be used to gain access to
maintenance facilities, the following items should be considered:
Compliance with safety standards (pitch, rung spacing, stringers etc.)
Vendor Engineers report in technical site survey What work is to be carried out
Where stairway installation is not practicable, the installation of new ladders may be required for
access to the container/cabinet. A permanent rung ladder fixed at a slope of preferably 70 - 75
degrees (to the
Horizontal), and satisfying the local safety requirements shall be provided. Where it is not
practicable to have a ladder fixed at 70 - 75 degrees a ladder keeper should be installed for use with
a portable ladder. Alternatively a permanent vertical ladder may be installed. When a ladder is
required to be rested against a brittle or fragile surface, the top end of the stiles is to be modified to
protect these surfaces.

5.2.2. Walkways
On sites with complex access routes, the site designer shall indicate the access route on the site
drawings, from the point of entry onto the roof to the BTS/Transmission Equipment. The safety
distance from the walkway to an unprotected roof/platform edge shall be defined in accordance with
local standards. Where personnel are required to access the site within the fall zone, protection
shall be provided by installing a handrail. Where a handrail is not practicable, a fall arrest device
shall be installed. Where personnel are required to access across sloping roofs, non-slip proprietary
walkways shall be provided, if the existing walkways are inadequate. On weak roof surfaces a safe
walking bridge/catwalk shall be installed.

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5.2.3. Potential hazards

On site access walkways where clear head height of 2m is not possible through openings or due to
obstacles such as existing ductwork or other services, such head obstructions when deemed
dangerous (e.g. sharp edges) shall be clearly indicated with self-adhesive hazard tape or paint and
padded where deemed necessary. Floor and wall openings shall be clearly marked, and if
practicable, will be covered or barred.

5.2.4. Lighting
Minimum criteria: Container or equipment room shall be equipped with a light mounted on the
ceiling of the room.
Outdoor cabinets shall be equipped with one permanent exterior light if sufficient lighting does not
exist.

5.2.5. Hoisting
Possible point of placement for a mobile crane for material lifts shall be marked on the site drawings
or mentioned in the access description. When hoisting/erecting is ongoing, safety areas and
exclusion zones shall be clearly indicated.

5.2.6. Access Hatch

Where access to the rooftop is arranged through a horizontal hatch via ladder, a handrail is
recommended to be installed above the hatch. In some circumstances it may be necessary to
replace the existing roof hatch. New roof hatches shall be equipped with a proper hinge system to
prevent wind from blowing the hatch open or closed during egress or ingress.

5.3. Access to antennas

5.3.1. Walkways
Only sober and trained personnel with proper certification shall access the antennas. If defined
walkways to the antenna carrier/BTS equipment must be used due to safety or other relevant
reasons, they shall be marked on the site drawings.

5.3.2. Exclusion Zones

The minimum exclusion zones have to be in accordance with Myanmar regulations. Personnel
should not work on, or remain within exclusion zones. However passing and climbing through them
should not present any hazard. If the rooftop is used by the owner for any purpose, or if the rooftop
has public access, an exclusion zone shall be clearly marked. Further, if within a public zone, the
site shall also be physically secured form unauthorized personnel. Radiation and exclusion zones
related to microwave antennas shall be according to local standards.
Note:
Electro Magnetic Radiation
Radiation exposure risk is to be done on a project specific basis where the output and frequency is
known, in accordance with local regulations. Where local regulations are unclear or nonexistent,
adherence to Japanese Union directives shall be applied.

5.3.3. Rooftop structure wall mounted antennas

Access can usually be handled safely with a portable ladder if there is no inherent fall risk. If there is
a potential fall risk, a permanent ladder with safety system shall be installed. Working in a two
person team is a general rule of thumb whereby one worker can support the ladder of access for

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another worker. The ladder has to be of good quality according to local requirements, please also
refer to 5.2.1 above.

5.3.4. Antennas mounted at the edge of the rooftop

Poles with a height less than 6 m shall be equipped with step irons or a removable ladder system.
Some form of attachment point for safety belt/harness shall be installed.

5.3.5. Antennas mounted on the facade

This procedure necessitates the provision of two fall arrest anchors (one for a working line, one for a
safety line) at the rooftop location from which access down the face is required. Where antennas
are to be mounted on the face of a building and there is sufficient area to allow an elevated work
platform (i.e. cherry picker) to provide access from street level, consideration shall be given to this
form of antenna access. Approval shall be sought from the Customer prior to selecting this means
of antenna access.

6. ELECTRICAL WORK
All electrical work should be carried out by personnel who are familiar with the safety guidelines and
regulations of Myanmar. Under no circumstance shall any nonqualified project personnel attempt
any electrical repairs to the equipment and or site facilities whatsoever. Any electrical work shall be
done by personnel who have been certified Myanmar authorized party.

7. SAFETY MEETINGS
On site work, every day morning Accident Prediction Meeting must be held. In the meeting local
work condition are checked and safety equipment are checked before starting the actual work.
The detail procedure is stated on the Accident Prediction Procedure & Format.
More thoroughly meeting can be held monthly where safety issues are discussed and improvement
proposal can be shown.
All safety related, incident, close calls and accidents must be reported immediately to
management by the Incident Reporting Format.

8. SAFETY EQUIPMENT
8.1. Access to antennas
For access to towers and monopoles, the climbing ladder shall be equipped with a rail type fall
arrest system complying with relevant International safety requirements.
All safety systems shall be installed and used only after approval from KSGM/QROI. The safety rail
system shall be installed according to the installation instruction of the safety rail supplier. The
safety belt, harness and straps, with their hooks and adjustments shall be complying with relevant
International safety requirements.

8.2. Caution Signs

The need for caution signs has to be evaluated case by case and agreed to with the QROI/KSGM
representative. Signs have to have text in Myanmar and English Language.
Minimum List of sign to be used:
High voltage warning
First Aid box

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No entry
PPE and site security
Think safety slogan
Fire extinguisher
Drink Water sign
Deep excavation
Danger Construction site no entry
Low Headroom
Site code and Location
Emergency numbers

8.3. Fire Protection

Containers and equipment rooms shall be provided with a fire alarm. The fire detector submits an
alarm to the remote Network Operations Centre. The detector should be installed inside the room
and be capable of detecting unusually high levels of heat or presence of smoke. Containers and
equipment rooms shall be provided with firefighting means required by the local authorities.

9. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Environmental conditions at the site shall always be taken into consideration. The most vendor
supervisor on site will have the final decision on whether the environmental conditions are within
safety guidelines or not.
Environmental condition limits:
Wind:
If wind velocity is greater than 15m/sec, climbing, hoisting and erecting is prohibited
Rain:
Work on monopole/towers is prohibited in moderate or heavier continuous rain.
Snow:
Work on monopole/towers is prohibited in moderate or heavier continuous snowfall
Temperature: Local regulations shall apply as to minimum and maximum working temperatures
Lightning:
Outdoor work, especially on elevated sites is forbidden
Lighting conditions are not an environmental condition itself; however, adequate lighting shall be
available on site without compromising the safety of personnel.

10. DRINKING WATER AND SUN SHADE

Vendor is responsible to provide fresh drinking water for a workers. Water must be available at site
during construction. Drinking Water station must be marked with Drinking water sign.
Vendor is responsible to build sheltered resting area. Resting area must give protection against
sunshine and is must have seats for resting.

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