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METHOD STATEMENT
FOR
CABLE TRAY INSTALLATION

0 Initial Issue May17, 2002 A.Hameed Q.Mannan

Rev. Comments Date Prepared by Checked by Approved by Client

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INDEX

1. PURPOSE

2. SCOPE

3. REFERENCES

4. DEFINITIONS

5. RESPONSIBILITIES

6. PROCEDURE

7. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTS

8. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

9. ATTACHMENTS
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1. PURPOSE

The objective of this method statement is to provide general guidelines for installation
Process of Cable Tray / Racks at project sites

2. SCOPE

Scope of this method statement covers the following activities.

 Material handling
 Procedure
 Precautions

3. REFERENCES

3.1 PROJECT DRAWINGS

 Cable Tray Layout Drawings.

 Equipment Layout Drawings
 Installation Standards
 Others.

3.2 PROJECT QUALITY PLAN (PQP)

 Project Quality plan for Cable Tray/Racks System

3.3 CODES AND STANDARDS

Related latest Standard Codes and Specifications

4. DEFINITIONS
CL Client
PM Project Manager
SM Site Manager
CM Construction Manager
DE Discipline Engineer
ITP Inspection and Test Plan
QC Quality Control
QCI Quality Control Inspector
PQP Project Quality Plan
PPE Personal Protection Equipment
HSE PLAN Health Safety & Environment Plan.
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5. RESPONSIBILITIES
 It is overall responsibility of PM/SM to organize resources to perform
construction activities as per project specification, in compliance with quality,
schedule & safety requirements.

 It is the responsibility of CM that construction activities are executed according

to the relevant project specifications, in compliance with quality, schedule &
safety requirements.

 DE will ensure that all the works are performed safely as per latest Approved
For Construction (AFC) drawings & specifications.

 The relevant DE and Supervisor will ensure that all the piping work is
conducted in accordance with this method statement and project
specifications

 The QC Inspector will ensure that all work is executed according to PQP and
that requirements of quality dossier are full filled.

 Safety and Construction activities shall be carried out with the close
coordination of client.

6. PROCEDURES – METHOD OF WORKS – INSTRUCTIONS

6.1 RECEIPT AND STORAGE OF MATERIAL

 The materials received from client shall be offloaded in designated lay down 3
yard. 1

 During shifting / offloading, material shall not be dropped off. Proper lifting and
transporting equipment shall be used as required. 3
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 The material shall be placed on wooden packing in between. They shall be
adequately supported to minimize damage.

 All material shall be segregated accordingly to facilitate location of the items.

6.2 PROCEDURE

 Cable tray / rack route is to be marked as per construction drawings

 Tray / rack supports are to be fabricated from the approved materials

according to specification, if they are not supplied prefabricated.

 Cable tray / rack should be checked to meet the specification & layout
drawings.
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 Tray / rack supports are to be installed by anchor bolts or welded on to an

existing support / imbedded plate as the case may be. During installation, the
supports should be checked for their alignment, verticality and level as per
layout drawings.

 Distances between trays of difference designations are to be checked to

conform to layout drawings.

 Installed cable tray work is to be checked for electrical and mechanical

continuity through jointing plates and / or continuity straps.

 All local fabrication work on the trays / racks carried out during installation is
to be checked to conform to the mechanical fabrication specification.

 Damaged paint and surface treatment work of the trays & supports etc. is to
be restored and checked to conform to specification.

 Cable tray work is to be properly identified as per layout drawings and as per
specification.
 Inspection of cable tray installation work is to be carried out as per format QC
/ E / 4 / 01/ 07.

6.3 PRECAUTIONS

6.3.1 Existing Installations

 No one shall be allowed to interfere with or work on, or work in the immediate
vicinity of, any existing electrical installations or equipment without a valid
permit to work. This applies to both temporary and permanent electrical
installations and equipment.

 Where it would be required to work in the vicinity of electrical equipment all

necessary precautions to avoid accidental contact with live conductors etc.
would be taken.

 Installation, modification or work in the immediate vicinity of any electrical

equipment shall only be carried out under full time supervision by a competent
qualified electrician.

 Only persons under full time supervision by a competent qualified electrician

shall be permitted inside substations, unless with written permission from the
Client’s Representative.

6.3.2 New Installations

 The electrical supply to powered hand tools shall not exceed 24 volts. Where
this is not possible, due to the type of tool being used, the approval of the
Client’s Representative must be sought. But these electrical supplies must be
protected by ELCBs (Earth Leak Circuit Breakers)
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 Electrical lighting for use in confined spaces shall not exceed 24 volts.
Powered hand tools used in confined spaces shall, be air operated. Where
this is not possible, all such tools shall be equipped with a dead-man’s switch.

 All works on electrical equipment shall be in accordance with Client’s

Representative Lock Out/Tag Out procedure.

 The temporary electrical network installed for job would be protected by

ELCBs (Earth Leak Circuit Breakers) to avoid any accidental contact.

 All E&I equipment in stores, should be safe guarded from fire by placing
suitable fire extinguishers.

 All panels shall be kept lock in order to avoid theft of small components
present in the panels.

 Proper rigging shall be ensured during lifting of panels/switch gears.

 Winch shall be operated by an experienced person and not by a helper or

some untrained person.

 Suitable fire extinguishers shall be provided in electrical/instrument panel

rooms. Preferably CO2.

 Panel rooms shall be kept lock and entry should be prohibited for
unauthorized persons.

 Excavation permit may be introduced while excavation of trenches for cables

 For excavation in rocky area while using jack hammer ear protection shall be
provided.

 Unfilled excavated trenches must be provided with warning lights during night.

 Area of cable pulling winch & cable drums jacks should be cordoned off /
guarded. Hand signals shall be used while pulling cables.

 Persons shall be provided hand protection (gloves) while pulling cables

manually.

 Chemical resistance gloves must be used while plugging the cable entries
with chemical sealant.

 Splices of cables with cable knife shall be carried by experience workers & not
helpers in order to avoid injury.

 Cables in open trenches shall be protected from welding sparks and other
falling objects by using GI sheets etc.

 Signs shall be posted after back filling of cable trenches showing “ELECT
CABLE UNDER GROUND”.
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 Properly protected ladder shall be used while fixing brackets/supports.

 Cable insulation scrap shall be removed on daily basis from panels/control

rooms.

 Do not operate tags shall be placed on valves of inst. air supply where
necessary.

 Hazard data sheet for mercury & air pressure shall be provided in instrument
lab.

 Fire extinguisher shall be provided while filling oil in transformer and smoking
should not be allowed in vicinity of oil filling activities.

 A work permit system shall be established prior to testing/checking/energizing

of electrical equipment to avoid any incident.

 It will be preferable that inspection/testing of electrical/instrument equipment

should be carried out through checklist.

 Heat and smoke detecting system must be functional in sub-stations/G.

rooms, before energizing the main panel.

 Hazard warning signs should be placed on all live electrical panels.

 “DO NOT TOUCH’ tags should be placed on all switches in order to refrain
persons touching/pressing etc.

6.3.3 Scaffolding

 Scaffolding shall not be disturbed or altered by any unauthorized persons

where alterations are required authorized scaffolders would be contacted who
shall carry out the work under competent supervision.

 Where materials are to be positioned on scaffolding it shall be ensured that

the scaffolding is not overloaded.

 A prominent “DO NOT USE” sign shall be clearly displayed for

incomplete/unsafe scaffolding.

 Before use, scaffolding shall be inspected by an authorized scaffold

inspector/coordinator who shall put a green tag in a prominent position at the
base of all ladder access points.

 Scaffold shall be inspected at weekly intervals by scaffold

inspector/coordinator who shall sign and date the “Scaftag” after each
inspection.

 A scaffold register shall be kept by the scaffolding inspector/coordinator

containing the following information.
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 Date of first & subsequent weekly inspections.

 Individual identifications of all scaffolds, which shall be, cross-referred to the

scaftag identity number.

 Clear name and signature of the authorized scaffold inspector against each
separate scaffold inspected.

 If there is any doubt about the security of any anchorage, suspension points
or ties for a scaffold, e.g., strength of existing buildings/structures, or these
under construction, the Client’s representative shall be consulted before
proceeding with erection.
 All scaffolds shall be provided with suitable access and where ladders are
used for this purpose. They shall be of an adequate length and properly
secured by lashing or fixing to prevent displacement.

7.0 HAND AND POWER TOOLS

 Correct type, size and weight of tool shall be used for each job.

 Properly insulated and non-conductive tools shall be used for electrical work.

 Screwdrivers - A screwdriver shall have the correct size of tip to fit the slot of
the screw. Screwdrivers shall not be hammered or twisted with pliers or
wrenches. Screwdrivers shall not be carried in the pockets.

 Hammers - Right kind of hammer shall be selected for the job. Eye protection
shall be worn when hammering.

 Chisels - Cutting edges shall be kept sharp. Chisels heads that have
mushroomed shall be repaired. Eye protection shall be worn when using a
cold chisel.

 Picks and shovels shall be maintained in a serviceable condition. Shovel

blades shall not be allowed to become blunt, turned, split, or jagged, Pick
head points shall be kept sharp and heat-treated so that the metal wears
down in use and does not splinter or chip off. Shafts of picks and shovels
shall be kept free from cracks and splinters.

 Spanners and wrenches - Right type and size shall be used. Extension on
spanners and wrenches shall not be used unless the wrenches are designed
for such use. A pipe wrench shall not be used as a hammer. A wrench
(except slugging wrenches) shall not be hammered to tighten a bolt.

 Pliers shall not be used as wrenches. It will be ensured that scrap does not
fly off and cause injury when cutting metal with pliers. Only long handled
pliers shall be used to cut wire under tension. Pliers with insulated handles
shall be used for electrical work.
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 Jacks shall be positioned under the center of the load and placed on a solid
support. Jacks shall be operated slowly. It shall be ensured that no one gets
under items being picked up.

 Hacksaws - Correct type of blade shall be selected to suit the material to be

cut. The blade should be set in a hacksaw frame so that the teeth are
pointing in the forward direction and sufficient tension shall be applied to
ensure the blade is maintained rigid.

 Power Tools - All portable power tools shall be stored in clean dry conditions.
Power tools shall not be left lying around the job site where they may be
damaged.
 Rotating tools shall be switched off and held until rotation has completely
stopped before they are set down. Tools shall be disconnected before
changing bits, blades, cutters, or wheels.
 All portable power tools shall be equipped with properly functioning "dead-
man switches".

 Grinding Machine - Care shall always be taken to ensure that the grinding
wheel is free from defect before mounting.
 The proper size and type of wheel shall be fitted to the tool so that the
maximum permissible periphery speed of the wheel does not exceed the
maximum speed displayed on the machine. No grinding machine shall be
used unless the maximum speed is clearly marked on the case. All wheels
shall be fitted with adequate guards.

8.0 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

During the installation all measures shall be adopted to ensure safe working.
 Client site management system shall be implemented

 Prior to start of job, an HSE (DESCON) person shall deliver the specific safety
instruction to the concerned personnel.

 All personnel involved will use necessary PPE as required.

 The workers will be made aware of safety requirements related to this activity
through daily, weekly and monthly toolbox and safety talks.

 Safety notice board will be installed.

 All equipment will be inspected by HSE (DESCON) prior to use.

 Access and good housekeeping should be maintained.

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 Fire extinguisher should be available in all working areas.

 All activities at height should be provided with suitable working platform.

Platform should be free from combustibles/flammables.

 When working on height, proper fall protection measure shall be taken.

 All access ladders and scaffoldings shall be secured and tagged before use.

 Welding sets should be checked and maintained regularly for wear and tear.

 Waste Management should be strictly followed to keep the job site neat and clean.

9.0 ATTACHMENTS
 Nil