Method Statement For LV Cable Installation.

Purpose:-

The purpose of this method statements is to carry out LV cable Installation. The purpose of method statements is to describe the safety precautions during the Cable installation activity to put in place to control risks identified in the risk assessment.

Scope of Work:-

This method of statement highlights all proceedings regarding new LV Cable Installation.

References:-

• Client General Instructions.
• Work Permit System.
• Following HSE requirements.
• Approved Shop Drawings.

Materials, Equipment & Tools:-

Below Listed materials, Equipment & Tools will be use during work execution….

• Cable Preparation Electrical Tools.
• Protection Tiles.
• Cable pulling Machine.
• Cable roller.
• Termination Kit.
• Warning Tape.
• Cable Puller.
• Approved Torch.
• Hand Tools.
• Dyna / Boom truck for material Shifting.
• Excavator.

Sequence of Activities & Procedure:-

Excavation:-

• After securing of all safety measures, Demarcation for Utilities layout will be done by Surveyor Team by White Powder Line and Verified by Section Engineer.
• The Area which will be excavate will be barricade and warned by Warning / info Signage.
• Excavator or Backhoe Excavator will be in use to excavate the trench with Flagman.
• All Excavated materials will be Dump 2 Meters away from the Excavated Trenches and Dumping trucks will be in use to remove the materials.
• Water tanker will be in use in case of requirement as dust suppression.
• Dumping truck will dump the all-excavated materials to designated And process will be continued up to completion of works.

LV Cable Installation:-

• Ensure that all safety requirements are in place in accordance with the project safety plan.
• Ensure that all material used have passed receiving inspection in accordance with QA procedures and are not damage.
• Cables shall be laid in prepared trenches and ensure the suitability of the trenches.
• Compaction will be done as per the civil standard procedure.
• 100 mm of the soft sand be placed at the bottom of the trench to form a bed for After the cables have been laid they shall be covered with 100mm of the soft sand well planned over and around the cables. All cables must then by covered by interlocking cable tiles labeled and laid in a continuous manner with warning tape over it at an approved depth.
• All cables shall be laid at depth of not less than 600mm for lv cable atall points and where this depth is not possible approved mechanical protection shall be provided. All underground cable routes shall be concrete marker at 30m in center, at changes of direction and at straight through cable joints.
• The civil supervisor shall supervise and be responsible for all trenching and backfill operations.
• When the cables are laid into trenches they shall be drawn by cable.
• pulling grips from drums supported on stands on to the rollers throughout their All rollers must be removed from trench before the covering of sifted sand is laid over the cables.
• When more than one horizontal layer of cable is laid, the level of the upper layer of cable shall be gauged from the level of the finished bottom of the trench and marked on the side of the trench at frequent intervals before the installation of the lower layers, to ensure that the correct vertical spacing is maintained.
• Final trench back filling shall not proceed until all required test for cables are performed.

Responsibilities:-

Project Manager:-

Project Manager has the overall authority and responsibility for all aspects of the Project. His responsibilities include as:

• Ensuring adherence with Company Policies.
• Managing site project activities on behalf of the Company.
• Establishing project requirements, policies, organization and schedule.
• Monitoring project’s progress and quality, approving final resolution of all items of non- conformance.
• Approving all subcontracts.
• Ensuring implementation of the QA/QC Program.
• Issuing all project directives.
• Managing project’s costs
• Initiating and negotiating with Client for all change orders and / or work requests and signing change order and / or work requests.
• Preparing, approving and submitting progress reports to the Client.
• Having final authority on all site project activities.

Construction Manager:-

The Construction Manager controls and coordinates all work activities carried out in the construction site. His responsibilities as:

• Establishment and implementation of work procedures in the MS for the execution of work.
• Review detailed construction schedule including redefinition of priorities where necessary.
• Control and coordination of the work entrusted to Sub-contractors.
• Planning and scheduling of the work force and equipment.
• Review of the materials delivery schedule.
• Preparation of data required for compilation of the Work Progress Report.
• Preparation of the change order proposals.

Site Engineers:-

• The assigned engineer shall ensure that the current drawings relating to the excavation activity are approved for construction.
• The engineer shall ensure that there are no conflicts with existing services or other discipline issues.
• Co-ordinate all the site activities required for the execution of Work according to the contract.
• Liaise with site representatives of Client and Engineer to co-ordinate safety procedures.
• Co-ordinate and explain the work to be carried out to the Supervisor / Site Foreman.
• Ensure the compliance of works with the related approved Quality Control plan.

QA/QC Manager:-

• Representing the project for all quality matters.
• Developing and maintaining the Project Quality Plan.
• Verifying implementation and adherence with QA/QC.
• Quality Procedures and / or work instruction.
• Preparation of new procedures and / or work instructions.
• Reporting items of non-conformance to the Project Manager.
• Reporting on the corrective action / resolution of non-conformance.
• Verifies program implementation by conducting project specific audits.
• Liaison with Client to coordinate and assist in Client audits, surveillance, inspections and approvals.
• Establishing, maintaining and overseeing the document control and record keeping function.
• Establishing, maintaining and overseeing the Non-destructive Testing and Wild Engineering functions.
• Quality Monthly Report Preparation.
• Evaluation of Suppliers/ Sub-Contractor’s Quality Systems
• Coordination and supervision of activities related to the collation of the “Project Record Books”
• Preparation and submission of “Two Week Look Ahead Schedule” requirements.
• Preparation and submission of “Monthly Management Review Reports” on monthly basis.
• Organize Inspection and Test Plan for procurement, construction and commissioning phases.

QC Inspector:-

• Duties and responsibilities of QA/QC Inspector could be typically enumerated as follows:
• Ensure compliance with the requirements of the contract scope of work, technical specifications and contract quality plan.
• Conduct quality control inspection tasks in accordance with the requirements of the established inspection plans.
• Initiate RFI after verification of activities to be offered for Inspection.
• Signs and dates inspection reports for those inspection steps actually performed. Provides final acceptance sign-off of all prescribed inspection reports attesting to the completeness of the project.
• Calibration and use of the necessary measuring and test.
• Coordinate for the third-party agency for the required test.
• Initiate preparation of the job site quality control records.
• Reporting both verbally and in writing any non-conformance discovered.
• Reporting daily a descriptive of each day’s work.
• Conduct weekly QA/QC Toolbox
• Shall report/coordinate with client personnel for witnessing all inspections and acceptance of the work items.

Safety Manager:-

• Ensuring work is carried out in a safe manner and, in an accordance with any manufacturers’ instructions etc., good standards of workmanship;
• Ensure site staffs are working in accordance with agreed Risk Assessment and Method Statements (RAMS) particularly where activities have the potential to cause environmental harm;
• Give healthy and safety advise to compete the site waste management plan and, ensure it is followed;
• Ensure that the CEMP is implemented throughout all phases of the project;
• Carry out daily checks on site to ensure the site is secure and tidy;
• Weekly checks and “toolbox talks” carried and Weekly site inspection;
• Reviewing and improving conditions or methods/procedures where appropriate; and,
• Keeping records of and, reporting any incidents and close calls (near misses).

Environment Manager:-

 The Environmental Manager is responsible for:

• Provide advice to Project Director / Manager / QHSE Manager on measures required to comply with the requirements of applicable environmental legislation and environmental authorities including the specific requirements of the project approvals and supporting documentation.
• Develop, review, implement and,  update  this CEMP  in  accordance to the requirements of client CEMP.
• Monitor and, report on the implementation of this CEMP and environmental performance.
• Set, monitor and, review environmental objectives and targets.
• Identify areas requiring improvement and, develop action plans, communicate compliance requirements, and, ensure all environmental obligations including legislative requirements and, approvals are complied with.
• Set, monitor and review environmental objectives and targets.
• Conduct environmental site inspections, auditing, monitoring and training, identify improvement actions and, track implementation of actions.
• Ensure relevant statutory legislation is monitored and, the requirements followed.
• Maintain adequate environmental records.
• Liaise with stakeholders as required.
• Ensure environmental issues are considered by all staff and are applied to their work.
• Identify, investigate and, report on actual and potential environmental incidents and, non- conformances.
• Develop and, implement corrective and, preventive actions to prevent recurrence of incidents and, non-conformances.
• Attend HSE committee meetings as required.
• Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of the CEMP.

Safety Officer:-

• Responsible for the Client’s HSE implementation.
• Liaise with Site Engineers in implementation of site Safety Plan and issue safety directives accordingly.
• Makes sure HSE roles, responsibilities, policies, plans and objectives are communicated to all relevant personnel.
• Ensure that PTW requirements has been secured and must be available at site.
• Liaise with the Project Safety Manager in identifying the HSE training requirements of personnel and assist in arranging internal and external training.
• Investigate accidents and incidents that result in “Lost Time Accidents” (LTA’s).

Surveyor:-

Surveyor under the direction of the nominated chief surveyor has the responsibility to check the established main reference and check levels at regular intervals.

Supervisors / Foreman:-

Supervisors have the direct overall responsibility for the supervision of their allocated area including the direct supervision of the fixers and labors involved and the strict implementation of safety rules and procedures.

Compliance to Safety & Protection:-

Prior to start and any work activities, following major steps would be carefully followed, Following the necessary approval and work permit received from permit issuer.