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METHOD STATEMENT FOR

LAYING OF MAIN POWER CABLE

Triple Bay Construction Village

Main Construction Village

Address: Tamimi Global Co. Ltd.

P.O Box 172 Dammam 31411
Saudi Arabia
Tel. +966 13 807 5700
Fax. +966 13 847 1592
www.al-tamimi.com

Revision History

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Date by by of Revision

Issue, Review and Approval

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Title
Organization TAMIMI PEB Date 29/10/2020

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Organization TAMIMI PEB Date 29/10/2020

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Table of Contents

Sr. No. TITLE PAGE

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 1 SCOPE OF WORK

2 ACCESS/EGRESS

3 LIGHTING

4 PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

5 MATERIALS

6 SEQUENCE / METHOD OF WORK

7 PROGRAMME

8 RISK AND CONTROL

9 TRAINING

10 SUPERVISION

11 WORKING HOURS

12 HOUSE KEEPING

13 OTHER INFORMATION

1. SCOPE OF WORKS:
1.1. The scope of this method statement is to detail the onsite installation of Cables, Ducts &
manholes as defined in the project specifications.

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2. ACCESS/EGRESS:
The Access/Egress to the site for the easy movement of workmen, material and equipment will be
carried out in a safe manner. Any obstacle shall be properly cleared either manually or employing
suitable equipment (Back Hoe). The area for backfilling shall be identified, marked & cleared of
obstructions if any. This clearing shall consist of rocks or other obstructions that will interfere with
proper backfilling of the areas.

3. LIGHTING:
Safety Lighting
Tamimi PEB will provide Safety lighting at the entry point/s of the project as such
adequate to the basic security of the site premises or in accordance with the project
requirements.

Task Lighting
Tower light or portable light is use in the dark or in reduced visibility, lights will be fitted
and used to enable the work area to be adequately illuminated. In addition, amber
flashing beacons that give warning of the presence of the vehicle will be fitted and used
if necessary.

General
Generally, if otherwise required Tamimi PEB will provide adequate lighting facility
wherever there is a necessity for the lighting for the safety of its employees, material,
equipment or any other asset of Tamimi PEB or Client.

4. PLANT AND EQUIPMENT:

4.1. Personal Protective Equipment
4.1.1 All personnel shall wear minimum PPE like helmet, safety shoes, hand gloves,
coverall, and safety gloves
4.1.2 Additional PPE if necessary, like dust mask and ear plug
4.2. Tools and Equipment’s
4.2.1. Hacksaw
4.2.2. Set Screw and wrenches
4.2.3. Tape Measure
4.2.4. Steel brushes
4.2.5. Knife and cutter
4.2.6. Drill bits
4.2.7. Drilling machine
4.2.8. Cable roller
4.2.9. Cable drum stand
4.2.10 Pulling rope
4.2.11 Holes Saw Cutter
4.2.12 Terminal Lugs
4.2.13 Wire Nuts
4.3. POWER
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 4.3.1. Generators shall be used for temporary power supply.
4.3.2. Long run Extension Cord shall be used to distribute Electrical power.
4.3.3. Temporary generators shall be properly grounded to avoid Electric hazard.
5. MATERIALS:
5.1 All Electrical materials shall comply with the Project specifications.
5.2 Material submittals will be submitted to client for approval before the work start.
5.3 All Underground PVC Conduits, PVC Ducts PVC Coated rigid steel and direct buried cables and
fittings shall be properly protected and secure in a safe place to be ready for inspection.

6. SEQUENCE / METHOD OF WORK:

6.1 Pre Installation Inspection
6.1.1 Ensure that all safety requirements are in place in accordance with the project
safety plan
6.1.2 Ensure that the correct revision of the approved working drawing is being used.
Note that any areas on the drawing are subject to revision, work should not
proceed in these areas until an update drawing has been issued
6.1.3 Ensure that all materials used have passed receiving inspection in accordance with
QA procedures and are not damaged or defective. Any non-conforming materials
must be labeled and returned to the quarantine area in accordance with
procedures
6.1.4 Ensure that all electricians and helpers are aware of the correct materials handling
and installation procedures to ensure the best quality of workmanship
6.2 Site Planning & Preparation
6.2.1 The Site Engineer and Supervisor shall ensure that all necessary materials are
available on site
6.2.2 Complete tools are available at site prior to commencement of works
6.2.3 The Cables and Wires shall be inspected upon delivery to site Material
6.2.4 Cables and Wires shall be protected from sunlight & moisture by covering them
with tarpaulin. Low Voltage Cables and Wires shall be properly supported and
stacked on a flat surface
6.3 Laying of Main Power Cable
6.3.1 Cables shall be laid in prepared trenches and ensure the suitability of the trenches
6.3.2 Clean the installation area with all debris before lying of ducts/cables.
6.3.3 Sweet Sand bedding before and after installation of duct/cable.
6.3.4 Check the elevation level and location for ducts as per IFC drawings.
6.3.5 Lay the ducts/Cables at the required level and location.
6.3.6 The main civil contractor shall supervise and be responsible for all trenching and
backfill operations
6.3.7 Cables shall be tested prior to installation & Clearance shall be maintained in
between power, control, Instrumentation & Telecommunication cables
6.3.8 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 length. All
rollers must be removed from the trench before the covering of sifted sand is laid
over the cables
6.3.9 Final trench back filling shall not proceed until all required test for cables are
performed
6.3.10 Where cables pass under roads and where shown as being in ducts in the working
drawings, the cables shall be drawn into ducts and all manholes are ready for
pulling cables
6.3.11 Particular attention shall be given to the sealing of ducts in the working drawings,
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 the cables shall be drawn into ducts
6.3.12 Where cables to be drawn into ducts, cable pulling grips shall be used and the
cables shall be supported on rollers without sharp edges during drawing operation.
All cable ducts shall first be cleaned before pulling the cables
6.3.13 Any lubricant used shall have no harmful effect on the cables and to be approved
by the Engineer. Where ducts are unused, they shall be sealed before backfilling
by means of plugs
6.3.14 When the cable is taken off the drum and flaked, the bending radii shall be not less
than those stated for installation
6.3.15 All cables shall be tested as per project quality plan
6.3.16 Manhole shall be in according with the project specification and Drawings
6.3.17 The inside surfaces of manhole walls and ceilings shall have a smooth finish
6.3.18 All debris shall be removed from manholes
6.3.19 Verify all pull strings and caps are installed
6.3.20 After installation of tiles, install electrical warning tape.
6.3.21 Installation of signs and post for direct buried cables only.

7. PROGRAMME:

8. RISKS AND CONTROLS

 Hazards/risks
Risk Assessment (See appendix)
 Control measures/permits
Permit to work shall in place prior to any work issued by Tamimi Permit authorizer and must be
communicated to workers, operators & staff.

 Third party protection

Obtain third party inspection for equipment and operator if necessary as per AMAALA
Guidelines in Table 1. Plant and Equipment - Training, Licensing, and Certification
Requirements.
 Environmental considerations and sustainability

1. Waste Management

 Waste shall be controlled and managed at all times

 Waste shall be transferred by appropriately registered carriers and only removed to licensed
sites
 Wastes shall be kept in a secure manner, suitably contained and labeled
 Hazardous wastes shall be kept separately and securely labeled containers for the task and
disposed of in accordance with the Hazardous Waste Regulations

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2. Waste minimization
Tamimi shall endeavor to minimize waste streams in line with the principles of the waste hierarchy
 Avoidance of waste at source
 Reduction of waste volumes
 Re-use of uncontaminated spoil within the works
 Arrange for recycling of the waste
 Disposal as a last option

3. Operations of vehicles and plant

To ensure minimal impact from the operation of vehicles and plant, operators shall give due
regard and implement the following
 Minimize route and journey mileage to and from and around site
 Prevent nuisance to the community caused by parking, spoil from vehicle movements, noise and
access restrictions
 Ensure prevention of spillage of spoil, fuels, coolants, hydraulic oils and other vehicle fuels
 Maintain vehicles
 Ensure all vehicles and machinery are turned off when not in use
 Ensure suitable control for the means of access and egress to public highway
4. Noise and nuisance
Care shall be taken by the Tamimi Civil Works to ensure good image and relations with the
local community by the following
 The use of offensive language, behavior and or discourtesy to the public prohibited
 Excessive noise from plant, equipment, vehicles and employees being monitored
 Strict compliance with noise and working hour restrictions
 Excessive emissions of dust, fumes and odors
 Tamimi will ensure a high standard of housekeeping and litter control on all sites at all times
5. Water Protection:
 Fuels, oils, greases and hydraulic fluids must be stored in bunded compounds a minimum of
50m from the watercourse.
 Excavators will be modified to operate with biodegradable hydraulic oil.
 Diesel to be stored in double skinned tanks/diesel bowsers – refueling of plant to only take place
if drip trays are in position
 Refueling of machinery will be carried out in bunded areas.
 Runoff from machine service and concrete mixing areas must not enter the watercourse;
 Stockpile areas for sands and gravel will be kept to a minimum size, 50m away from the
watercourse;
 Runoff from the above will only be routed to the watercourse via suitably designed and sited
settlement ponds/filter channels;
 Settlement ponds should be inspected daily and maintained regularly;
 Temporary crossings will be designed to the criteria laid down for permanent works;
 Watercourse banks will be left intact if possible.
 If they have to be disturbed, all practicable measures should be taken to prevent soils from
entering the watercourse.

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  General
Personal Protective Equipment and selection refer to Employer Requirement (AML-DEV-H&S-
GLE-0014 Personal Protective Equipment) for minimum requirements for selection, use and
maintenance of PPE.
 Communication and Fire Precautions
Petrol operated plant and tools are not permitted on-site without obtaining the Supervising
Consultant's approval.
Portable halogen lamps are not permitted for use as task lighting (stand lights).
LPG cylinders and other highly flammable liquids shall not be stored within the building under
construction. The use of these shall be restricted to those quantities required for daily use and they
shall be removed to the safe storage area each day after use.
Acetylene is to be strictly controlled by means of the permit system.
Other flammable liquids (such as paint) shall be stored safely within suitable metal
containers/storage huts.
Other materials, particularly combustible materials, shall be brought to site and stored using the
‘just in time’ approach to avoid excessive fire loading of the construction building.
Fire resistant materials shall be used for the temporary protection of building finishes, materials
and plant such as Monoflex and Correx and for the containment, protection of materials delivered
to site.
Site operations shall be coordinated and sequenced to maintain unobstructed fire exit routes
Unattended sources of potential fire ignition such as bitumen boilers and space heaters shall not be
permitted at any time.
Adequate fire extinguishers shall be provided for all fire hazard related site activities.
The workforce shall be adequately trained in the safe use of fire extinguishers.
A Hot Works Permit procedure shall be in force for all types of hot works such as burning, welding,
and abrasive wheel operations.

9. TRAINING
 All on site must complete TAMIMI site safety induction.
 Toolbox meeting must be conducted prior to commence the activity.
 Provide awareness training for the new employee for (tools, equipment and
etc.) and discuss a wide variety of hazards that new workers can encounter
while performing different types of tasks, and explains what they need to do to
avoid those hazards.
 Working at height training.

10. SUPERVISION:
10.1 All Electrical Site activities shall be carried out under the supervision for the following
personnel
10.1.1 Foreman
10.1.2 Supervisor
10.1.3 Site Engineer
10.1.4 QC Inspector

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11. WORKING HOURS
11.1 Normal Working Hours shall be 7:00 a.m. to 6: 00p.m.

12. HOUSING KEEPING

13. OTHER INFORMATION

13.1 TEST AND QUALITY RECORD:
13.1.1 All stages of Production will be controlled by using specifications, procedures,
Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
13.1.2 The ITP’s indicate the reference to the activities, responsibilities, applicable Project
specifications, drawings, verification documents, Hold points and notifications.
13.1.3 Any non-conformity observed regarding Electrical works, the Inspector shall identify
the observation and request for appropriate corrective action.
13.1.4 Appropriate corrective action is carried out within the specified period and.
Necessary Corrective action record is maintained.
13.1.5 QC inspector shall carry out re-inspection after the corrective action and if found it
conforms then the Electrical work can be cleared for the next process.
13.1.6 If the QC department does not confirm the product at a point but still it is forward
for further work, the QC inspector shall raise an NCR.
13.1.7 All the tests and record shall document the compliance to the project quality plan
and other project requirements to be submitted to the client at the close of the
project.
13.1.8 The minimum depth of burial requirement for underground installation shall be as
specified in the IFC Drawings.
13.1 Inspection Test Plan:
13.1.1 ELECTRICAL-ITP-01(Refer attached)

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 Cell Risk

TAMIMI PRE-ENGINEERED BUILDINGS FACTORY

Cell Risk Assessment & Mitigation

Activity: Laying of Main Power Cable Risk Assessment

  CURRENT  
FINAL RISK
  RISK  
Potential Additional
S/ Facility/ Activity Safety & Health Who Might Existing control Who is
Health and L C R Control By Whom L C RISK
N Operation Hazard be Harmed measures Responsible
Safety Impact Measures
  Preparation of   Workers   Ensure that Site  B 3 17 Inspect the Site D 2 5
1. tools and Wrong tools or  Personal proper tools Engineer tools for any Engineer
equipment equipment. injuries, are right for Supervisor defects or Supervisor
Worn out tools Equipment the job, Forman any damages Forman
and equipment damage equipment
parts must be
appropriate for
the task
Excavation Excavation by Workers Personal PPE required. Site C 4 18 Materials Site D 2 5
 2. manually and injury. Inspections of Engineer shall be stock Engineer,
excavator Machine tools and Supervisor filed away Supervisor
machine failure. The equipment. Forman from the Forman
collapse of Ensure that edges of
the sides. the operator trenching.
Falls of has a valid 3rd Identify the
people party underground
and/or certificate. utilities as per
vehicles into Flagman must drawing /plan.
the be available in Heat shelters
excavation. the area to shall be
guide the available on
operation. site and
Barricade and drinking
signage must water.
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 Hazards
information
and
prevention
control shall
be address to
workers.
Providing
trench
support units,
piling or
be in place
timbering and
with additional
supports to
safety warning
retain the
tapes and
trench side
lightings.
walls, if the
If water
trench not
appears it
stabled
must be
between the
collected in
trenching
pump sumps
operations
and pump out
and lying of
to nearest
the pipe.
drainage
Excavating
channel
operations
shall be
planned and
executed so
that the
trench
remains open
for as short
period as
possible and
practicable.
      Inspections of  C 4 18 Ensure that   D 2 5
3.  Workers, Equipment tools and Site the operator Site
Backfilling Backfill using Equipmen failure. equipment Engineer, has Engineer,
loader t damage Personnel prior to use. Supervisor undergone Supervisor
injuries. Checklist must Forman defensive Forman
be carried out driving
prior to use. training or
Ensure that vehicle safety
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 the equipment workshop
has a valid training
third party Ensure that
certificate. the area is
The flagman barricaded
should be and signage’s
trained and are in place.
qualified. All materials
must be
shifted
outside the
area if it is not
suitable for
backfilling.
    Personnel Observe Site  Obey   Site
 4. Handling Workers Injury, proper lifting Engineer, sensible Engineer,
Heavy Objects Poor Handling Damage of techniques Supervisor lifting limits Supervisor
equipment Forman (60 lb. Forman
maximum per
person
manual
lifting). Use
B 2 12 D 1 2
mechanical
lifting
equipment
(hand carts,
trucks) to
move large,
awkward
loads
5. Underground Electrical Operators Body injury Identify the Site  C 2 8 Follow the  
Wiring Shocks. location of Engineer, procedure Site
Installation Dust. job. Safety and scope of Engineer,
Personal PPE must be Officer work. Safety
Injuries. worn. Providing Officer
safety
D 1 2
training.
Providing
sharp tools
awareness
training.
6. Physical injury. Workers Personal PPE required. Site C 3 13 Correct Site D 2 5
Cable pulling Back injury. injuries, loss Engineer, posture and Engineer,
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 good proper lifting
housekeeping method.
required in the
Ensure that
work area.
• all unwanted
of materials Safety Safety
Slip, trips and fall of materials Officer materials Officer
are not
obstruction
in working
area.
7. Termination Workers PPE required. Awareness
Only training
qualified and Ensure that
Unqualified/ all materials
trained
untrained are not
electrician
electrician obstruction
Hand injury. shall do the in the
Slip, trips and task. working
Personal Site Site
fall. injuries, loss Identify the Engineer, area. Engineer,
Wrong B 2 12 D 1 2
of materials correct Safety Erect Safety
connection/ location for Officer scaffolding if Officer
splicing the required and
Wrong use of connection as verify the
tools per validity.
drawing/plan. Only use the
ladder for its
intended
purpose.
8.   Workers   Use
Vibration Rotate compactors
compaction with vibration
tasks to dampening
minimize devices   Site
Personnel worker Site Engineer,  
 High Pulse  B 2  12 1 2
Injury exposure to Engineer, Supervisor D
equipment Supervisor Forman
vibration Forman

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9.   Use hearing Assess
High Noise Workers protection noise level
Levels when exposed with sound
to excessive Site level meter if Site
Hearing
High Sound noise levels Engineer, possibility Engineer,
Effects of B 3 17 D 2 5
Frequencies (greater than Supervisor exists that Supervisor
workers
85 dBA over Forman level may Forman
an 8-hour exceed
work period 85dBA TWA

10.   Monitor for Provide fluids

Workers Heat/Cold to prevent
stress Site worker Site
High/ Low
Weather Personnel Engineer, dehydration. Engineer,
Ambient B 3 17 C 1 4
Fluctuations exhaustion Supervisor Establish Supervisor
Temperature
Forman work/test Forman
schedule.

11. Housekeeping Workers Ensure that Provide skip

the good bin in the
Personal housekeeping Site area and Site
Poor injuries, loss will be done Engineer, proper Engineer,
C 2 8 D 1 2
housekeeping of materials after work. Safety segregation Safety
Officer of waste Officer
material shall
be follow.

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