HS.SAF.09.

F12

CONTRACTOR WORK METHOD STATEMENT (EHS)

1. Contractor Name : ABB Switzerland Ltd 3. Trades / Disciplines Involved In Work :

2. Work Location : 220 kV GIS Substation Engineer, Supervisor, Electricians and Helpers.

Proposed Starting Date :

4. Brief Description Of Work To Be Undertaken : 5. Tools / Substance

Portable Tools
Fixing warning labels in all bays on the existing
200KV GIS Hand Electrical Pneumatic
Hazardous Substances
Toxic Flammable Corrosive
Harmful Irritant
Environment Impact
Health & Hygiene Effect

Environmental Impact Health & Hygiene

Yes No Yes No

Hazardous waste Significant Dust Generation

Emissions Noise (above 85 DbA)
Discharge to sea or drains Hazardous substances (if yes attach list)
If answer to any of the above is yes, please circulate to If answer to any of the above is yes, please circulate to
Manager, Environmental Affairs Senior Occupational Hygienist

6. Person Completing The Work Method Statement :

Name : Joachim Kuhlmann Position : Engineer Company : ABB Switzerland

Signature : Date :

7. Approvals

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Contractor Site Rep. Name Signature : Date :

SLII Representative Name Signature : Date :

EMAL Representative Name Signature : Date :

Area Owner Name Signature : Date :

Name Signature: Date:

EMAL EHS Department

The completed Work Method Statement must be submitted at least seven full working days prior to the
commencement of activities.
Where the Work Method Statement indicates the use of Hazardous Substances, a Material Hazard Data
Sheet must be attached.
After the Area Owners approval the Work Method Statement shall be forwarded to EHS department for
approval
The approved Work Method Statement must be attached to the permit(s) to work and all persons involved
in the job instructed in its requirements.

2. RISK ESTIMATOR CHART

The Risk Estimator chart should be used as an assistant for filling out the work
method statement.

Severity
Probability Low x1 Medium x 2 High x3

Low x1 Low Probability x Low Severity LP x MS LP x HS

1x1=1 1x2 = 2 1x3 =3
Medium x2 MP x LS MP X MS MP x HS
2x1 =2 2x2 =4
2x3 =6
High x3 HP x LS HP X HS HP x HS
3 x 1 =3 3x2 = 6 3x3=9

Significant Risk = High Risk (6-9) or Medium Risk (3-4) in terms of probability and severity
Tolerable Risk = Risk reduced to an acceptable level = Low Risk (1-2)
Residual Risk = Risk remaining after implementing recommended control actions (usually very minor).

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8. Safety Analysis
Identified Hazard(s)
Individual Activities To Associated With Activity
Complete Work. List In
Sequence of Activity
1.PREPARATION FOR WORK. Slips, trips and fall at the
same level.
Hot weather.
Manual handling
hazards.
Electrical shock
Not using P.P.E.'s
File:
Persons Exposed To Precautions and Plan of actions To Be Taken Severity x Probability =
Hazard To Remove / Control Hazards Risk
Residual Risk
(Use Risk Estimator
Chart)
Maintain housekeeping around in the working
area.
All workers involve in the activity must be
aware of heat stress, supervisor to ensure
drinking cold water is available.
Emal / SNC rep., Engr., Supervisor to give tool box talk regarding proper
2x2=4
Supv. Elec,helpers. manual handling.
Authorized personnel only allowed to perform
the tusk
Job will be performed under supervision.
Use appropriate signages and warning tape to
barricade
Emal / SNC rep., Engr., Wear P.P.E.'s at all times (hard hat, clear
safety glass inside the building, safety shoes, 2x2=4
Supv. Elec,helpers.
hand gloves, dust mask, fire retardant long
sleeve shirt / pants).
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2. WORKING AT HEIGHT
While working at height all should ensure
Emal / SNC rep., Engr.,
Fall from height wearing safety harness and 100% tie off. 2x2=4
Supv. Elec,helpers
Non conductive (fibre or wooden) ladder are
to be used if required.

This sheet must be properly completed detailing all of the steps required to complete the job along with the sequence of events and each of the hazards
arising. Failure to properly complete the form will result in non-approval.
(Additional sheets to be used as required)

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9. Chemical Analysis (This form to be used as required)

Product Name

MSDS supplied Yes / No

Dangerous Goods Class

Hazardous Material Yes / No

Nature of Hazard Irritation / Carcinogen / Corrosive / Toxic / Other

Form Solid /Liquid / Gas / Dust / Vapour / Mist

Exposure Route Inhalation / Skin / Eye / Ingestion

Number of People Exposed

Duration of Exposure

Frequency of Exposure

Controls to be implemented

Estimate of Exposure Negligible / Marginal / High

This sheet must be properly completed detailing all the necessary information. Failure to properly complete the form will result in non-approval.

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