N-16418 Method Statement For Insulator String Replacement With Annex PDF

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Contract No: N-16418
Replacement of single Suspension String Composite

Insulators by New Double string composite
suspension insulators on Road Crossing Towers at
Coastal Area at AD, WR, NE Regions
Insert OHL name here from annex “D” Insert Circuit name here
from annex “D”
Insert Tower Numbers here from Annex “D”
Client : TRANSCO
Contractor : Inabensa SA
0 Issued for Approval Ines RAD AVV 12/10/2019
Rev Revision Status Prepared Reviewed Approved Date
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Table of contents
S. No CONTENTS
1 Objective
2 Scope
3 Start date and completion date
4 Requirement of Permit and circuit numbers
5 Definitions & abbreviations
6 Reference documents
7 Reference to any other interface process
8 Resources
9 Responsibilities
10 Detail Procedure
11 Safety measures to be implemented during the activities
12 Control measures
13 Emergency Instructions
Annex ‘A’ Risk assessment and control measures
List and circuit details of towers for replacement of Single Suspension strings
Annex ‘B’
to Double Suspension strings.
Annex ‘C” Tool box format
Annex ‘D’ Overall Outage schedule for all circuits
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1. Objective:
This Method statement establishes the procedure to replace the single Suspension strings
with Double suspension strings on existing Towers, crossing the highways/roads as pre-
determined by TRANSCO.
The procedure covers all the activities involved in replacing the Insulator strings from
dismantling the Single Suspension string, ground assembly of the new Double suspension
string to lifting of the strings in a safe manner by taking shutdown on each OHL circuit for
a limited time period.
2. Scope:
Scope of work for this method statement is replacing the single suspension strings with
new Double suspension strings complete including all the necessary fittings and Insulators
on the existing 400 and 220 kV OHLs in Western region, Abu Dhabi and Northern Emirates
region.
The names of the OHL and its corresponding Towers and circuits is mentioned in the
annexure ‘B”.
Scope involves:
1. Dismantling the existing single suspension strings complete from the Twin/Quad
bundled conductors and lowering to the ground.
2. Packing the old single suspension strings (insulators and fittings) in boxes and
transporting back to INABENSA/TRANSCO store.
3. Inspection of the existing hinge attachment bracket on cross arm with respect to
width, diameter of hole, bolt size and length of the bolt.
4. Transporting to site and assembling new Double suspension strings with new
Insulators and fittings.
5. Lifting of assembled double suspension string upto the cross-arm level to connect
with hinge
6. Clamping in position the conductors with suspension clamps, armor rods and
complete fittings.
This document gives due consideration to Inabensa HSE requirements and TRANSCO HSE
System safety rules with the objective to follow the good HSE practice to perform this
works safely without any incidences at site.
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3. Start date and completion date
The overall project activities are scheduled to commence from 24.11.2019 and expected
completion by 14.04.2020 as cited in the shutdown schedule included under annexure
“D”.
The tentative starting and finishing dates for each circuit is indicated in the Shutdown
schedule but exact date for receiving the outage and commencement of works is
dependent on the document approval process and approval of the PTW by TRANSCO/
LDC.
4. Requirement of Permit and circuit numbers:

The insulator replacement works will be carried out under outage with a valid “Permit
to work” approved and issued by TRANSCO Authorized person.
Specific outage requirement requested in this document:
Circuit Designation Planned Start Planned Finish

Insert circuit name from annexure “D” Insert date Insert date
(Avail outage) (return outage)
The circuit for which outage is requested in this document:

{Insert circuit name from annexure “D”}
Competent person: {Insert the competent person name with mobile number}
Type of Permit: Permit to work
Any change in the outage schedule will be brought to the notice of TRANSCO.
CICPA passes /GHQ approval to be obtained for personnel, machinery and equipment’s
before attending to the towers falling under CICPA and Military zones.
5. Definitions & Abbreviations:
CP-Competent Person
PTW-Permit to work
PM-Project Manager
CM-construction Manager
PPE- Personal protective equipment
HSE- Health, Safety & Environment
Ckt- Circuit
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Circuit: Electrical System Containing 3 – Phases (i.e. R, Y, B)
Portable Earth: To discharge the induced voltage from OHL. The Portable Earth
must be minimum 95 Sq.mm Copper conductors and applied both sides of
working Area.
OHL: Overhead Transmission line.
Competent Person: A person is having suitable & sufficient technical knowledge

& experience to recognize & avoid danger, use safe method of works & use
appropriate PPE, receives and clears the safety document.
Rope Ladders: To be used by technicians for reaching the elevated conductor

position without moving on Polymer insulators. The ladders are made of High
Quality polymer yarn and be hanged from Cross arm.
6. Reference Documents:
• Existing Insulator and Insulator string drawings

• New insulator and Insulator string drawings
• HW Fittings drawings
• List and circuit details of towers for replacement of Single Suspension strings to
Double Suspension strings (approved by TRANSCO)
• Overall Outage schedule for all circuits TRANSCO safety document (PTW)
• CoP 1.0, CoP 2.0, CoP 3.1, CoP 4.0, CoP 8.0, CoP 15, CoP 34.0, CoP 36.0, CoP 39,
CoP 14.0
7. Reference to any other interface processes:
As this activity is limited to the individual tower locations within TRANSCO network, no
other inter phase points are envisaged. However, care shall be taken to identify if
any new modifications are carried out by TRANSCO on existing old lines by close
coordination with TRANSCO O&M Engineers. Further as the insulator replacement work
involves OHLs networks interconnected to different substations in northern Emirates,
TRANSCO will ensure the coordination with other utilities while issuing the permit to
work. Necessary safety documents are to be obtained from CICPA, GHQ, other
agencies while trespassing the OHL route.
8. Resources:
8.1 Equipment, Tools and Vehicles
Pull lift 6 Ton capacity 8

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18 mm Dia wire rope slings 2 m 12

16 mm dia wire rope slings 2 m 12
Single sheave pulleys 4
20 mm dia PP rope (200m) 2
18 mm dia PP rope (200 m) 2
14 mm dia PP rope (200 m) 2
“D’ shackles (4.7-ton capacity) 25
Hand tools As required
Consumable Tools As required
Portable hot Earths with hot stick 6
Insulated Hand gloves (33 kV rating) 2
Double cab pick up 1
14-seater bus 1
Boom truck 1
Clipping fixtures (yoke plate) 4
Rescue kits 1
Double hook lanyards 8
Lifelines with rope grab 2
Hand held grinder and magnetic drill 1
Portable 220 Volt Generator 1
Cable extension cord (100 m length) 1
16 mm sling 1 m long 4
Round nylon endless belt 1 m long 8
Round nylon endless belt 0.5m long 8
Voltage detector with hot stick 1
8.2 Man Power:
Project Manager 1
Construction Manager 1
Site Engineer/competent person 1
Supervisor 2
Storekeeper 1
Team “A” Team “B”

Supervisor (1) Supervisor (1)
Technicians (15) Technicians (15)
Driver (3) Driver (3)
Operator (1) Operator (1)
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9. Responsibilities:
• Project Manager: Overall control and management of all activities at Project level.
Distribution of resources & finance, Review and implement procedure for meeting
statutory and quality requirements. Co-ordination with construction team and
client, consultants, sub-contractors, local statutory bodies and shall have the final
responsibility on HSE.
• Construction Manager: is responsible for ensuring the implementation of this

method statement, the quality control of work, supervision of the work and
scheduling and monitoring the site activities in coordination with the site Engineer
and field staff. Meeting and discussions from time to time with the project Manager
and the site team for completing the works safely and efficiently.
• Site Engineer: for ensuring all the activities are undertaken and implemented as per
the drawings, coordinates for necessary work permits, all approved QC
requirements are met by the construction team and ensure that all necessary
resources are available to meet the schedule targets. Reporting to the construction
manager.
• Competent person: To receive and clear the necessary safety document from
TRANSCO. The competent person must be present at the working area full time.
Reporting the progress of work to the Authorized person. To ensure proper
barricading of the safe working area and implement the safety precautions laid
down by TRANSCO systems safety rules and the safety document.
• Storekeeper: To control the receipt and dispatch of materials in and out of store,
coordination with the transportation of materials from store to site and record
keeping of all returnable dismantled line materials to store. Arranging the material
dispatches according to the request from the site crew.
10. Detail Procedure:
10.1 General
• Before starting the activity, the towers where Suspension string has to be
replaced shall be identified.
• Slings , pull lifts and ropes attached to the towers shall be covered with
heavy duty flexible plastic pipes or gunny sacks to avoid damage to the
galvanized/painted tower parts.
• The work schedule shall be prepared in advance of commencement of

each day activity.
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• All equipment and hardware fittings shall be transported from store to the
work site and stacked with proper care.
• As Polymer new insulators are used in the line, care shall be taken while
hoisting the insulators and during overall operations. Technicians will use
clipping ladders for reaching the conductor position on suspension
insulator strings. Utmost care shall be taken so that no metal part will rub
the insulator sheds. The insulator shall be placed on plastic/canvas sheets
while assembling the hardware fittings on the ground. Before hoisting,
the Insulator shall be cleaned with cotton cloth for removing dust/foreign
particles deposited.
• Required outage permits shall be arranged from concerned authorities.
• After availing outage on an existing OHL ckt, which will be availed one
circuit outage at a time as listed in the shutdown schedule, live circuit will
be demarcated with Red flag and warning tape at ground level.
• All works shall be carried out under strict supervision of site Engineer
/Supervisor in coordination with competent person. The Competent
person will be in the site full time and supervise all activities.
• The dead (De-energised) circuit must be checked using suitable voltage

detector before applying portable earth.
• Portable Earths will be applied at both sides of working area. Further

portable Earths will be applied at work space. Hot Sticks (Insulated Sticks)
will be used for applying Earth clamps on conductor, in addition the
Technicians must use insulated Hand gloves of 33kV rating.
• It is seen that there is no provision for double suspension strings on towers

in some OHLs and in such cases a separate PTW will be obtained on such
OHLs from TRANSCO to do the physical inspection of the hinge
attachment point. After availing outage two technicians will approach the
attachment point on the cross arm with the proposed hinge type to check
the existing arrangement of the hinge bracket, measure the dimensions
and check if there is provision to accommodate new hole, modifications if
any required for the existing bracket or requirement of new hinge bracket.
• If there is provision to drill hole on the existing bracket and if the size is
suitable to accommodate the proposed new hinge, then hole will be
drilled to accommodate the second hinge bolt maintaining the correct
spacing between the suspension insulators as shown in the drawings.
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• If the existing hinge attachment bracket is not suitable for the proposed
type of double suspension string, then a new bracket will be studied and
fabricated in workshop to match its fitting on the existing cross arm
members.
• Incase no modification is required then the works will continue following
the below procedure which is also applicable to towers with correct
double suspension string attachment provision.
10.2 Removing and lowering down the existing Single Suspension String
• After receipt of the PTW from TRANSCO and once the portable earths are
installed on the phase conductors, 3 to 4 Technicians will climb the tower
using the life line and double hook lanyards. Another 4 technicians will
remain at the ground. A vehicle will be available on standby at the tower
location.
• Raise the rope ladders to the cross-arm Level with the help of P.P. rope. All
required tools will be lifted with use of Single sheave pulley using PP rope
handled by technicians on the ground.
• Fix the Ladder on the cross arm and 2 Technicians will reach to the
conductor level with the help of ladder to enable releasing of the
conductors from the suspensions clamps.
• Fix the clipping fixture (nylon endless round rope and yoke plate) on the
conductor and attach the one end of 6-Ton Pull lift to cross arm with the
help of 1 m. wire rope slings and D-Shackles. Other end of the Pull lift will
be connected to clipping fixture. 2 sets of clipping fixture and 6T pull lift
will be used to suspend the phase conductors on either side of the
insulator string.
• A single sleeve pulley shall be attached to the cross arm of the tower and
a 20 mm dia P.P rope shall be passed through the same. Fasten the yoke
plate and top end cap of the Insulator with the PP rope which will pass
through the single sheave pulley on the cross arm and the other end of
the PP rope will be passed through another sheave pulley attached at pile
cap level. The rope will be firmly held by technicians on the ground.
• Lift the conductors upward by tightening the 6T pull lift in order to free
the conductor load from the insulator string. After tightening the chain
pulley, the insulator string will become loose.
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• After ensuring the insulator string is gripped firmly by the PP rope, the
technicians will then open the bottom suspension clamp to release it from
the conductors and the unbolt the hinge connection from the tower cross
arm, transferring the entire weight of the insulator string on the PP rope.
• By releasing the P.P. rope slowly, the insulator string will be lowered to the
ground and the dismantled insulator and the HW fittings will be stored in
wooden boxes and transported back to Inabensa store for later handing
over to TRANSCO store.
10.3. Hoisting the new double suspension string as replacement
• The new Double suspension string will be kept completely assembled and ready
on the ground as per the approved drawings.
• By using the same rope pulley arrangement and with the PP rope fasten to the
top yoke plate, the new double suspension string will be lifted to the cross-arm
level to attach the hinge.
• The insulator string will be received up at the cross-arm level by

technicians and connected by hinge to the hinge attachment provision on
the cross arm. The bolt nut connection will be tightened properly and
secured with lock pin.
• Armor rod will be placed around the conductor and the suspension
clamps will be fasten over the armor rod ensuring verticality of the
insulator.
• Lower the conductors downwards by releasing the load from the 6T pull
lift to transfer the load of the conductor on to the double suspension
Insulator string.
• The above procedure will be repeated for hoisting of new Double

suspension strings for other phases of the circuit.
10.4. Final Checking

• After Installing the Double suspension insulator strings on towers, final
checking crew will inspect the insulators and connecting hardware fittings.
Shortfall or improper workmanship, if any, shall be rectified. Then the new
Double Suspension Insulator strings will be offered for inspection to
TRANSCO Engineer. Once the inspection is done and all manpower, tools
and equipment’s are withdrawn from the work place, the PTW will be
cancelled in coordination with TRANSCO Authorized person.
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10.5. Packing, transportation and returning the Old Suspension Insulator

and fittings
• The dismantled single suspension strings with all fittings will be packed in
wooden boxes and returned to Inabensa store on daily basis.
• Upon completion of the full scope of works, Inabensa will do the line wise
packing of the Insulators and hardware fittings and hand over to
TRANSCO store.
11. Safety measures to be implemented during the activities
• All site crew shall be provided with safety helmets, hand gloves & safety
shoes and Linesmen who will work on the towers shall be provided with
double hook safety lanyards.
• Proper portable earths shall be used on conductors.
• Great care shall be taken for anchoring the machines & temporary
anchoring of conductor.
• Pulling and lifting devices shall be well maintained in order to keep the
tools & plants site worthy.
• Suitable / proper caution notice boards / warning boards shall be provided

near the vicinity of work area where the replacement work is under
progress to avoid any trespassing.
• Competent person must be available at work place all times.
12. Control Measures: Refer Task Based Risk assessment – Annexure -1.
Specific control measures for the work Location:
• Demarcation of “Live” Circuit using Red Flag to be carried out under

supervision of competent person prior to start of any work on conductor.
• All operatives to be fully aware of “Live” Circuit
• Tool Box talk to be conducted at site before starting of work.
• Usage of Hot sticks and Insulated Gloves (33kV Rating) during applying
and removal of Portable Earths.
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• Checking of Lifting and PPE prior to start of work.
13. Emergency Instructions
If you notice an emergency (accident, fire or incident), proceed in the following manner:
• Verbally inform others still in the area.
• Give the alarm signal calling the Head of Emergencies.
• If you have contacted the Head of Emergencies, follow his/her instructions.
• If you have not contacted the Head of Emergencies, inform the appropriate emergency
service.
In addition, depending on the type of emergency, follow the instructions below:
In the event of accident.

• You will give all possible aid to the injured party to the full extent of your knowledge.
• You will follow the instructions of the Emergency Medical Service at all times.
In the event of fire.

• If possible, try to extinguish it with the fire extinguishers.
• If you cannot extinguish the fire, stop it from spreading.
• When the firemen arrive, you will await their orders.
Never put yourself at risk of bodily harm. If there is such a risk, evacuate the area and
gather at the Meeting Point, which will be located near the scene of the emergency in a
danger-free zone.
Emergency Directors Alberto Villamor Tel: +971 56 6864956
Emergency Response Team Robiano Diaz Tel: +971 50 6214551
Selvamani +971 56 3284448
Bala +971 50 6214491
Ericson +971 5044 48099
Alarm and Evacuation Team Robiano Diaz Tel: +971 5062 14551
Selvamani +971 56 3284448
Bala +971 50 6214491
Ericson +971 5044 48099
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Emergency Services
Centre Telephone Centre Telephone
Emergency Services 999 Police 999

02 416
Transco Fireman 997
4000
Marine emergencies,
Water and electricity emergencies 800 2332 accidents or suspicious 996
activity
Emergencies concerning Weather condition and
993 +971 2 6667776
Municipality of Abu Dhabi City earthquakes emergencies:
+971 2 4165373
Etisalat 181 ADDC
800 2332
When calling the emergency number, please remember to state your name, the nature of the
accident, address of the emergency and how serious the situation is. And remember to provide
them the telephone number you are calling from. Remain calm and provide the paramedics with
clear information so they can supply the necessary help.
Annex ‘A’ Risk assessment and control measures
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HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
RISK ASSESSMENT AND RISK CONTROL MEASURES
PROJECT NO.: N-16418
SEVERITY (S) PROBABILITY (P) LEGEND RISK MATRIX
1 Negligible {P -Slight Injury or Health Effects} {A-Slight Damage} A - IMPROBABLE High Risk: Unacceptable high
{E-Slight Effect} {R-SlightImpact} Action must be taken immediately to towe the risk P R O B A B I L I T Y
S E V E R I T Y
2 Marginal {P-Minor Injury or Health Effects} {A-Minor damage} B - REMOTE Medium Risk: Acceptable but must be managed at ALARP A B C D E
{E-Minor effect} {R-Minor Impact} Low Risk: Acceptable without further action 5 HIGH RISK
3 Critical {P-Major Injury or Health Effects}{A-Local Damages} C - OCCASSIONAL ALARP As Low As Reasonable Practicable 4
{E-Localised Effect}{R-Considerable Impact} R.L Risk Level 3 MEDIUM RISK
4 Severe {P-Single Fatality or Permanent total disability} D - PROBABLE R.E Risk Evaluation 2 (ALARP)
{A-Major Damage} {E-Major Effect}{R-National Impact} R.R Risk Rating 1 LOW RISK
5 Catastrophic {P-Multiple Fatalities or Permanent Local Dissabilities} E - FREQUENT Assessor: Ericson Reviewed by: P - People E- Environment
{A- Extensive Damage}{E-Massive Effects}{R -International Impact} Date of Assessment: 14/10/2019 Due for Review: A - Assets R - Reputation
Project Activity: Replacement of single Suspension String Composite Insulators by New Double string composite suspension insulators on Road Crossing Towers at Coastal Area at AD, WR, NE Regions
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S/No. Activity Hazard Cause of Hazard Consequences and Impacts Recommended Controls Measures Acceptable?
S P H/M/L S P RL
1. PTW System and NOC

2. Physical & Visual inspection of road access and
identification of existing utilities and be marked.
3. Barrication of the area.
Rectification of Existing utilities 1. Toppling or over turning 1. Major Injury 4. Third party certificate equipment
Access roads - such as OHL, of Equipment 2. Fatality 5. Provision of banksman to alert the workers at the site
Leveling, underground gas 2. Struck other equipment. 3. Equipment Damage 6. Visual Inspection & check list of the equipment
1 4 D H 7. Valid UAE driving license restricted to the vahicle. 1 B L YES
Grading and pipe line, electrical 3. Struck workers at the 4. Property Damage
Compacting of lines. site 5. Environmental Damage 8. Provision of speed limit
ground surface due Fire or explossion 9. Proper planning of the road access
10. Provision of Fire extinguisher at the equipment 11.
Provision of Appropraite roas signages, e.g. speed limits,
camel crossings, slow down etc.
1. Proper Lifting techniques.

2. Ask for assisstance and carry only maximum 20kg.
1. Musculoskeletal injuries
3. Seek help for bulky loads or used of trolley or lifting
2. Strains & sprains from
equipment.
lifting.
4. Attached handle or holders to the load.
3. Fractures & bruiser 1. Minor Injury
5. Wear appropriate PPE.
2 Manual Handling caused by being struck by 2. Major injury 3 D M 1 B L YES
6. Housekeeping ensure clear pathways
the materials / by being 3. Chronic health effect
Workers for moving around safely and covering the shortest
caught in pinch point.
mobilization at distance. 7.
4. Cuts & bruise caused by
the site OSHAD-SF CoP. 14, Version 3.1 - Manual Handling and
falling materials
Ergonomics
S E V E R I T Y
Workers
Project mobilization at
Activity: Replacement of single Suspension String Composite Insulators by New Double string composite suspension insulators on Road Crossing Towers at Coastal Area at AD, WR, NE Regions
the site
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1. Skin irritation and

Dangerous species 1. Health Effects. 1. Be observant and aware of the sorrounding
allergies 3 C M 2 A L YES
and Insect bites 2. Fatality due to poisoning 2. Appropriate PPE to be use.
2. Blood poisoning
1. Proper housekeeping.
2. Put area demarcation and barricades and warning signs
1. Minor body injury 3. Ensure suitable PPE footwear is worn, warn of risks by
2. Major body injury due to using.
Mobilization of Un-even Ground Slip, Trip and Fall on Level fall in level ground & hit 4. Place equipment to avoid cables crossing pedestrian
3 3 C M 1 A L YES
workers Level Ground hard object. routes and use cable guards to cover cables where
3. Fatality due to fall on required.
sharp object
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S P H/M/L S P RL
1. Movement of 1. Roll over of vehicle due 1. Major Injury 1. Fog or poor visibility, sand storm transportation to be
Vehicles. to Unclear vision (blind 2. Fatality stopped.
2. Other vehicles spot) while reversing. 3. Property damage 2. Drive slowly on the poor road condition.
on the roads. 2. Mechanical failure due 4. Vehicular damage 3. All vehicles drivers are aware of UAE traffic rules and
4. Poor visibility, to poor maintenance. regulation.
High wind speed 3. Collapse of materials on 4. Drivers to ensure before movement vehicle passenger
5. Driving too fast public roads should fasten their seat belts.
6. Poor road 4. Struck other vehicles 5. All equipment/vehicle should be maintained properly.
conditions 6. Banksman to rig out during operation.
Transportation 7. None certified 7. Wooden wedges to be used to protect roll and fall.
4 3 C M 1 B L YES
of Materials driver & 8. Proper size side stopper should be provided.
operators. 9. Load should be distributed evenly.
8. Improper 10. Road survey prior to start transportation.
stacking on trailer 11. Trailer beds shall be provided with side stopper/up
bed or unsecured rails.
load 12. Materials shall be properly secured by ratchet belt
9. Poor vehicle strictly followed
condition
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1. Working at 1. Fast lifting of rollers due 1. Asset damaged 1. Strictly follow approved method statement and TRA
heights to overload/tension or 3. Proper PPE usage 100% Tie off Policy.
sudden release of load. 4. Lanyard must be anchor properly while working at
2. Fall of 2. Major or Minor Injury height
person/materials 2. Poor supervision 5. Proper use of rope grab, life lines & retractable life lines
from height 6. Guy rope must be well secured
3. Unsafe act Improper 3. Fatality 7. Smooth removing and lowering of insulator
3. Slip/trip/fall use of full body harness 8. Lifting tools shall have approved third party certificate.
from heights and Improper use of rope e.g. pulleys, rope slings, shackles, etc,.
grab 9. Barricade around tower while people working at height
4. Breakage of 10. All lifting to be supervised by a competent banks man
Insulator rope using for 4. Untrained or 11. Proper communication
Removing and lifting of materials incompetent personnel do 12. Close supervision
5 Lowering by the job 4 D H 13. Pulleys and clipping ladders must be properly secured 2 A L YES
using 6 tons and anchored on the top of the tower prior to conduct
pulleys/ full lifts 5. Over complacency of removing and lowering strings. Use anchorage webbing
workers. sling or similar. Follow OSHAD CoP 34 - safe use of lifting
equipment.
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S P H/M/L S P RL
1. Working at 1. Fast lifting of rollers due 1. Asset damaged 1. Strictly follow approved method statement and TRA
heights to overload/tension or 3. Proper PPE usage 100% Tie off Policy.
sudden release of load. 4. Lanyard must be anchor properly while working at
2. Fall of 2. Major or Minor Injury height
person/materials 2. Poor supervision 5. Proper use of rope grab, life lines & retractable life lines
from height 6. Guy rope must be well secured
3. Unsafe act Improper 3. Fatality 7. Smooth hoisting of insulator
3. Slip/trip/fall use of full body harness 8. Lifting tools shall have approved third party certificate.
from heights and Improper use of rope e.g. pulleys, rope slings, shackles, etc,.
grab 9. Barricade around tower while people working at height
4. Breakage of 10. All lifting to be supervised by a competent banks man
rope using for 4. Untrained or 11. Proper communication
Hoisting the lifting of materials incompetent personnel do 12. Close supervision
new double the job 13. Pulleys and clipping ladders must be properly secured
suspension and anchored on the top of the tower prior to conduct
5 string as 5. Over complacency of 4 D H hoisting of strings. Use anchorage webbing, wire rope 2 A L YES
replacement6 workers. sling or similar. Follow OSHAD CoP 34 - safe use of lifting
tons pulleys/ full equipment. 14. Hinges,
lifts clamps, nuts and bolts to be secured and properly installed.
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S P H/M/L S P RL
1. Falling of 1. Not using full body 1. Fatality 1. Using full body harness while climbing and erection
persons harness (100% tie off) achored properly.
2. Falling of with double land yard 2. Personnel injury 2. Use of rope grab, life line and retractable life line.
objects 2. Not using rope grab 3. Consider the worker fitness prior working
3. Slip, Trip and 3. Wet surface 3. Property damage 4. Don’t work in bad weather condition
Fall 4. Slippery foot wear 5.Assign watch man to alert people passing or working at
4. Cut and 5. Worker fatigue the ground level
laceration 6. Bad weather condition 6. Proper PPE such as new safety boots antis lip hand
5. Heat stress 7. Failure of safety harness gloves helmet w/ chin straps heavy safety glass etc
1) 6. Working at 8. Un competent workers secured all tools
Climbing tower height 9. Unsecured tools in above ground level properly tied of or used of tools
and working at elevated bag
height for the area 7. It is recommended to have net around the tower to
Replacement of 10. Not observing 100% prevent falling objects on people.
single tie off 8. Ensure worker aware how to wear / use properly the
Suspension while working in full
7 String 4 D H 1 B L YES
elevated body harness with double shock absorbing lanyard.
Composite area 9. Restrict the presence of people on ground level while
Insulators by 11. Sharp edges other people were working at height.
New Double 10. Check safety harness condition in daily basis before
string and after of each use and insure it is certified.
composite 11. Please follow CoP 23.0 OSHAD SF- Working at
suspension height V 3.0- July 2016.
insulators 12. Use Rubber glove - high voltage.
13.Follow OSHAD-SF CoP. 15.0, Version 3.1 - Electrical
Safety
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S P H/M/L S P RL
14. hand Tools must be be having tool holster

and with wrist bond tools attached on the
hand of the worker wrist to avoid falling of
tools.
15. (if required) Spacer trolley to be used must
be having a Third party certificate. )mandatory
2) 16. Emergency Rescue Kit must be available at
Climbing tower Site. 17. All
and working at operatives working at height must be tied
height for the 100% tied off all the time.
Replacement of
Important: All PPEs and fall arrest materials and
single
Suspension equipment to be worn and used at working at
8 String 4 D H Heights activities must be having valid 3rd party 1 B L YES
Composite certificates. e.g. full body harness, lifelines.
Insulators by : All working at heights operatives must be
New Double
having valid working at heights training and
string
composite rescue training certificates.
suspension
insulators
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S P H/M/L S P RL
Equipment working 1. Obtain safety documents such as LAP or PTW which is
near Energized OHL applicable to activity. 2. Prior
, Equipment to work MS and RA must be approved by the consultant and
working near client. 3. Competent
person as per approved by TRANSCO should be supervising the
Energized OHL,
work and present in the work place at all the time.
Unretracted
4. Goal post should be provided for safety clearances of
boom/jib of equipment and vehicle that will cross in the OHL. - section
crane/excavator and 3.4.3 of oshad CoP
other equipment, 5. TBT must be conducted with specific topic related to the
Not following safety activity prior to work. 6.
standards e.g. by Emergency Instructions must included in TBT and other safety
not providing goal signage must be posted at the workplace on a strategic
post for safety locations. 7. All
clearance, No equipment and machineries must have a valid third party
Working under danger notices and certificates as well as operators.
1. Major Injury
live conductor/ warning signs, 1. Electrocution due to 8. Fire Warden must be present at site all the time.
2. Fatality
9 parallel/ induction 5 B H 9. Fire extinguishers must be placed on a strategic locations. 1 B L YES
unclear indication 3. Equipment Damage
10. Please follow CoP 39.0 OSHAD SF- Overhead and
crossing/ to of roadways. No 4. Property Damage
Energized OHL banksman for safe Underground Services V 3.0- July 2016.
11. Appropriate and Mandatory PPEs must be worn at all the
maneuvering of times. 12.
vehicle while Follow TRANSCO SSR. 13. To be followed
crossing the OHL. strictly the safety distance/clearance in live 400 OHL which is
5.5 meters . Put as well demarcations and warning signs as an
administrative controls.
14. Demarcation, signanges must be installed/provided in the
bottom/ live side/legs of the tower. e.g. no climbing live lines
etc.
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S P H/M/L S P RL
1. Only competent person will do the task
2. Electrical Earthing shall be installed
3. Demarcation of the area
4. No overloading of electrical Load
5. Usage only of approved industrial electrical socket.
6. Follow the operation manual.
5. Standby Fire Extinguisher
6. Follow OSHAD -SF CoP 35.0 - Portable Power Tools
and OSAHD - SF CoP - 15 - Electrical Safety.
7. Portable Drill Machine must be properly secured while
using on height/top of the tower. Holster must be
provided.
Use of electrical 1. Unsafe act and unsafe 8. Use only grinder with "deadman switch" and "Disc
equipments condition of electrical guard".
Electrical Generator
(Portable apparatus 9. All portable tools to be used at site must be 110v.
10 Electrical Power 1. Major Injury 4 D H 1 B L YES
Generator , 2. Electrocution
Tools
grinder and Drill 3. Fire and Explossion
Machine) 4. Falling
S E V E R I T Y
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S P H/M/L S P RL
1. TBT prior to start of the activities concerning the identified hazards 1. Tool Box Talk Record
2. Close supervision of competent person, provides Information, Instruction of the worker at the site all the time. 2. Regular site HSE inspection and observation report
3. Ensure that only competent workers will do the job. 3. Written or verbal reprimand for HSE violators records
4. Method statement of works must be strictly followed, understand and implemented by Foreman and Supervisors. 4. Pre use of inspection check list of hand tools, machineries and equipments.
5. Risk assessment and control measures of the each hazards to be disscussed and followed all the time 5. Availability of MSDS for proper handling and emergency response.
by the Foreman, Supervisor and workers.
6. Report all nearmiss to the supervisor or foreman to avoid recurrence. *Applicable OSHAD CoPs, Version 3 of July 2016
7. Trained First Aider and First Aid Kit must be available at the site all the time. CoP 1.0, CoP 2.0, CoP 4.0, CoP 8.0, CoP 15, CoP 34.0, CoP 36.0, CoP 39, CoP 14.0
8. Emergency Contact Numbers must be visible at the site and the nearest hospital route plan. Cop 23.0
9. Provision of standby vehicles at the site all the time in case of emergency. Important and mandatory: DO NOT TAKE A RISK FOLLOW ALL SAFETY
10. Adequate evacuation plan and assembly point in case of emergency. PRECAUTION INDICATED IN ALL SAFETY DOCUMENTS , PROVIDE ALL
11. Welfare facilities for the workers, provision of rest area and cold drinking water. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. REMEMBER, SAFETY BEGINS AT YOU!
12. Follow site HSE Rules.
*Worker Didn’t passed the Personnel Assesment - Form, No work!
* To be followed the "Emergency response plan, waste management" attached in Internal HSE Plan
THIS R.A. MUST BE CASCADED TO ALL OPERATIVES INVOLVED IN
…………………………………………… …………………………………………… …………………………………………… THIS ACTIVITY E.G. DAILY TBT.
Construction Manager HSE Manager
INABENSA INABENSA HSE Department Competent Person Site Engineer Foreman
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List and circuit details of towers for replacement of Single

Annex ‘B’
Suspension strings to Double Suspension strings.
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Annex ‘C” Tool box format
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INABENSA Tool Box Record Page 1 of 3
1. General Data
Project: N16418
Ref. HS Plan/MS&RA
Work to be carried
Location:
2. Theoretical content
• Explanation of tasks to execute.

• How to carrying out those tasks.
• Risks that will be present during the execution of the tasks.
• Preventive measures to be taken, necessary means to use (PPE, auxiliary means, etc.).
3. Speakers/Competent Person:
-
-
4. Evaluation certification
• Follow Transco SSR, SAFETY DOCS, PTW

• Follow Approved MS and RA
• Use ALL REQUIRED, MANDATORY PPEs and conduct housekeeping always
• Drive safely, mandatory speed limit at site 40 km/h. and use safety belt always
Trainer: Competent Person Name:
Signed by:: Competent Person Date:
The workers whose names are listed have successfully attended this specific training activity, they
have understood hazards and precautions related on the activities to be carried-out.
FORMG-211-09.00.E00 POG-211-02
Company Div. / Dept. Name Signature and VAT ID
Emirates ID:
Emirates ID:
Emirates ID:
Emirates ID:
Emirates ID:
Emirates ID:
Emirates ID:
Emirates ID:
Emirates ID:
Emirates ID:
Emirates ID:
Emirates ID:
Emirates ID:
Completion of form:
Upon issuance of the registry sheets for the training activity to the attendees, they shall be instructed to clearly and legibly complete the boxes in their
entirety, indicating the company to which they belong, the division and department, both last names and first name (in that order), signature and VAT ID
FORMG-211-09.00.E00 POG-211-02
Important
Mandatory PPEs and other HSE requirements to be provided and to be
followed prior and during the to work.
1. Full body harness with double lanyards and shock absorber, with valid 3rd party
certificates. It should be 100 percent tie-off while working on heights everytime.
2. 2 Lifelines to be installed on each tower having a working at height activity, for
the safe ascending and descending of workers on the tower, with valid third party
certificates.
3. Each workers must be having rope-grab with valid third party certificates.
4. Rescue kits must be provided in each working at heights activity (this is very
important, our client Transco is very strict on this), with valid third party
certificates.
5. First Aider must be available on site along with first aid box with valid contents.
6. Fire warden must be available at site along with DCP fire extinguisher at least
6kg.
7. Stand-by vehicle must be on site always during the execution of work and the
seating capacity of it must be equal/ appropriate to the number of workers.
8. Tool Box talks must be conducted by the competent person on a daily basis, with
specific topics related to the activities (workers must be aware and understand
all the precautions against all the hazards indicated/written in approved RA and
PTW.)
9. Appropriate Signages to be installed in each work places as an administrative
control.
10. Bottom of the tower must be barricaded no person is allow to stand/ cross on the
barricaded area. (it must be discussed to all workers through PPEs.
11. Follow safety clearance, work only on the area which is allowed written on the
permit.
12. Follow Transco SSR.
13. All the safety requirements needed e.g. documents and materials written on this RA must be
followed and must be provided prior to start the work. To avoid any unwanted events that may
hinder us towards the completions of the project.
FORMG-211-09.00.E00 POG-211-02
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Annex ‘D’ Overall Outage schedule for all circuits
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INABENSA SHUTDOWN SCHEDULE TRANSCO O
Contract No. N-16418
Replacement of single Suspension String Composite Insulators by New Double string composite suspension insulators on Road Crossing Towers at Coastal Area at AD , WR , NE Regions
Project Commencement date : 21.04.2019

Revision 03 dated 06.10.2019 Project Completion date : 19.04.2020
Restoration
Period
SI. Duration
Project No. Project Name Circuit / Equipment Start Date End Date CP Teams A B Nature of Works in case of
No. (Days)
Emergency
(Hrs)
220 kV CIRCUITS IN ABU DHABI REGION
Replacing of Single suspenion strings with Double suspension strings
1 220kV RWWP-SHPS-39 3 24-Nov-19 sun 26-Nov-19 tue CP1 1 √ 4
220 KV OHL SHUWEIHAT POWER (Towers 45 & 18)
N-00-0214
STATION TO RUWAIS SUBSTATION Replacing of Single suspenion strings with Double suspension strings
2 220kV RWWP-SHPS-40 4 27-Nov-19 wed 30-Nov-19 sat CP1 1 √ 4
(Towers 45 & 18)
3 WED/S- 220kV AW-RA-3 4 1-Dec-19 sun 4-Dec-19 wed CP1 1 √ 4
(Towers 128,129 & 130)
INST/OHTL- 220 kV OHL UMM AL NAR-AL AIN
174 Replacing of Single suspenion strings with Double suspension strings
4 220kV WATH-KHZG-4 4 5-Dec-19 thu 8-Dec-19 sun CP1 1 √ 4
(Towers 128,129 & 130)
5 220/33/11KV GRID STATION (RAMAH 220kV MZ-LW-CCT34 3 9-Dec-19 mon 11-Dec-19 wed CP1 1 √ 4
(Towers 146 & 148)
N-2040 & GAYATHY) AND ASSOCIATED 220
KV OHL [Lot2-220 kv OVERHEAD LINES 220kV Replacing of Single suspenion strings with Double suspension strings
6 MZ-LW-CCT33 3 12-Dec-19 thu 14-Dec-19 sat CP1 1 √ 4
(Towers 146 & 148)
400 kV CIRCUITS IN WESTERN REGION
7 ICAD-SHPS 1 6 16-Dec-19 mon 21-Dec-19 sat CP1 2 √ √ 6
(Towers 66,67,34,35,148,149,269,270)
N-01-0215 400 kV OHL Shuweihat -Mirfa 400 kV
8 ICAD-SHPS 2 7 22-Dec-19 sun 28-Dec-19 sat CP1 2 √ √ 6
(Towers 66,67,34,35,148,149,269,270)
9 LOT 2A.1-400 KV OHL SHIWEIHAT - BABG-WMZD-1 3 29-Dec-19 tue 31-Dec-19 tue CP1 1 √ 6
(towers 5897 & 5898)
N-2257 MADINAT ZAYED & ASSOCIATED 400 kV
WORKS Replacing of Single suspenion strings with Double suspension strings
10 BABG-WMZD-2 4 1-Jan-20 wed 4-Jan-20 sat CP1 1 √ 6
(towers 5897 & 5898)
11 LOT 2A.1-400 KV OHL SHIWEIHAT - BABG-SHPS-1 3 5-Jan-20 Thu 7-Jan-20 tue CP1 1 √ 6
(tower 5715)
N-2257 MADINAT ZAYED & ASSOCIATED 400 kV
WORKS Replacing of Single suspenion strings with Double suspension strings
12 BABG-SHPS-2 2 8-Jan-20 wed 9-Jan-20 thu CP1 1 √ 6
(tower 5715)
13 JMOS-WMZD 4 12-Jan-20 sun 15-Jan-20 wed CP1 1 √ 6
400 KV OHL FROM MADINAT ZAYED (towers 7279, 6713,6714)-any two out of three
N-4099 400 kV
TO MUSSAFAH JUNCTION Replacing of Single suspenion strings with Double suspension strings
14 MOSG-SMKH 5 16-Jan-20 thu 20-Jan-20 mon CP1 1 √ 6
(towers 7279, 6713,6714)-any two out of three
Replacing of Single suspenion strings with Double suspension
15 400 KV OHL FROM SWEIHAT S/S TO BNPA-GCSL -1 5 21-Jan-20 tue 25-Jan-20 sat CP1 2 √ √ 6
strings(Towers 8628,8629,8630,8658,8659,8660 & 8661)
N-6693 SILA GRID STATION (GCC 400 kV
INNTERCONNECTION) Replacing of Single suspenion strings with Double suspension
16 BNPA-GCSL -2 4 26-Jan-20 sun 29-Jan-20 wed CP1 2 √ √ 6
strings(Towers 8628,8629,8630,8658,8659,8660 & 8661)

17 TA-SE-2 5 30-Jan-20 thu 3-Feb-20 mon CP1 2 √ √ 6
400 kV transmission line Taweelah-Abu (4,11,12,21,22,27,28)
400 kV
Mureika Replacing of Single suspenion strings with Double suspension strings
18 SMKH-TWPS 5 4-Feb-20 tue 8-Feb-20 sat CP1 2 √ √ 6
(4,11,12,21,22,27,28)
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INABENSA SHUTDOWN SCHEDULE TRANSCO O
Contract No. N-16418
Replacement of single Suspension String Composite Insulators by New Double string composite suspension insulators on Road Crossing Towers at Coastal Area at AD , WR , NE Regions
Project Commencement date : 21.04.2019

Revision 03 dated 06.10.2019 Project Completion date : 19.04.2020
Restoration
Period
SI. Duration
Project No. Project Name Circuit / Equipment Start Date End Date CP Teams A B Nature of Works in case of
No. (Days)
Emergency
(Hrs)
19 TWPS-WRSN 1 4 9-Feb-20 sun 12-Feb-20 wed CP1 2 √ √ 6
(299,300,301,283,284,265)
NA NA 400 kV
20 TWPS-WRSN 2 4 13-Feb-20 thu 16-Feb-20 sun CP1 2 √ √ 6
(299,300,301,283,284,265)
21 SE-DH 3 2 17-Feb-20 mon 18-Feb-20 tue CP1 1 √ 6
(29)
400 kV
22 SHME-SWHG 2 19-Feb-20 wed 20-Feb-20 thu CP1 1 √ 6
(29)
23 TWPS-DHMG 4 23-Feb-20 sun 26-Feb-20 wed CP1 2 √ √ 6
(325,326,319,320,343)
400 kV
24 TWPS-SHME 3 3 27-Feb-20 thu 29-Feb-20 sat CP1 2 √ √ 6
(325,326,319,320,343)
400 kV CIRCUITS IN NORTHERN EMIRATES
25 400 kV QDFA-FILA 1 3 1-Mar-20 sun 3-Mar-20 tue CP1 1 √ 6
400 KV OHL FUJAIRAH-RAS AL (Tower 9510 )
N-6318
KHAIMAH Replacing of Single suspenion strings with Double suspension strings
26 400 kV QDFA-FILA 2 4 4-Mar-20 wed 7-Mar-20 sat CP1 1 √ 6
(Tower 9510 )
27 400 kV DHID-HSTA-1 4 8-Mar-20 sun 11-Mar-20 wed CP1 2 √ √ 6
(Towers 34, 45,47,48,49,50 &51)
N/A N/A
28 400 kV DHID-HSTA-2 6 12-Mar-20 thu 17-Mar-20 tue CP1 2 √ √ 6
(Towers 34, 45,47,48,49,50 &51)

29 400 kV FILA-WSTG 1 7 18-Mar-20 wed 24-Mar-20 tue CP1 2 √ √ 6
400 Kv D/C OHL DHAID-RAS AL (7190,7191,7200,7204,7205,7215,7218,7222,7208,7209,7225 )
KHAIMAH
N-4264
400 KV D/C OHL RAS AL KHAIMAH-
KHOR KHWAIR Replacing of Single suspenion strings with Double suspension strings
30 400 kV FILA-WSTG 2 7 25-Mar-20 wed 31-Mar-20 tue CP1 2 √ √ 6
(7190,7191,7200,7204,7205,7215,7218,7222,7208,7209,7225 )

31 400 kV FU-DHID 4 1-Apr-20 wed 4-Apr-20 sat CP1 2 √ √ 6
EPC CONTRACT FOR FUJIARAH -AL (towers 72 & 73)
NA
DHAID Replacing of Single suspenion strings with Double suspension strings
32 400 kV FU-DHID 4 5-Apr-20 sun 8-Apr-20 wed CP1 2 √ √ 6
(towers 72 & 73)
33 400 kV QDFA-SWHG 1 3 9-Apr-20 thu 11-Apr-20 sat CP1 1 √ 6
(Tower 8162 )
NA NA
34 400 kV QDFA-SWHG 2 3 12-Apr-20 sun 14-Apr-20 tue CP1 1 √ 6
(Tower 8162 )
Assumptions: The Permit issuing is considered in sequence without breaks

Fridays and Saturdays are considered as working days under shutdown.
Period includes moving of vehicle with Insulators at different locations on a single circuit under shutdown.
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Contract No: N-16418

Replacement of single Suspension String Composite

Insert Tower Numbers here from Annex “D”

0 Issued for Approval Ines RAD AVV 12/10/2019

Rev Revision Status Prepared Reviewed Approved Date

3 Start date and completion date

4 Requirement of Permit and circuit numbers

5 Definitions & abbreviations

7 Reference to any other interface process

11 Safety measures to be implemented during the activities

Annex ‘D’ Overall Outage schedule for all circuits

3. Start date and completion date

4. Requirement of Permit and circuit numbers:

Specific outage requirement requested in this document:

Circuit Designation Planned Start Planned Finish

The circuit for which outage is requested in this document:

5. Definitions & Abbreviations:

Circuit: Electrical System Containing 3 – Phases (i.e. R, Y, B)

OHL: Overhead Transmission line.

Competent Person: A person is having suitable & sufficient technical knowledge

Rope Ladders: To be used by technicians for reaching the elevated conductor

• Existing Insulator and Insulator string drawings

7. Reference to any other interface processes:

8.1 Equipment, Tools and Vehicles

Pull lift 6 Ton capacity 8

18 mm Dia wire rope slings 2 m 12

8.2 Man Power:

Team “A” Team “B”

• Construction Manager: is responsible for ensuring the implementation of this

10. Detail Procedure:

• The work schedule shall be prepared in advance of commencement of

• Required outage permits shall be arranged from concerned authorities.

• The dead (De-energised) circuit must be checked using suitable voltage

• Portable Earths will be applied at both sides of working area. Further

• It is seen that there is no provision for double suspension strings on towers

10.3. Hoisting the new double suspension string as replacement

• The insulator string will be received up at the cross-arm level by

• The above procedure will be repeated for hoisting of new Double

10.4. Final Checking

10.5. Packing, transportation and returning the Old Suspension Insulator

11. Safety measures to be implemented during the activities

• Proper portable earths shall be used on conductors.

• Suitable / proper caution notice boards / warning boards shall be provided

• Competent person must be available at work place all times.

Specific control measures for the work Location:

• Demarcation of “Live” Circuit using Red Flag to be carried out under

• All operatives to be fully aware of “Live” Circuit

• Tool Box talk to be conducted at site before starting of work.

• Checking of Lifting and PPE prior to start of work.

13. Emergency Instructions

In addition, depending on the type of emergency, follow the instructions below:

In the event of accident.

In the event of fire.

Emergency Directors Alberto Villamor Tel: +971 56 6864956

Emergency Response Team Robiano Diaz Tel: +971 50 6214551

Selvamani +971 56 3284448

Bala +971 50 6214491

Ericson +971 5044 48099

Selvamani +971 56 3284448

Bala +971 50 6214491

Ericson +971 5044 48099