Project Name: Al Dahra 1.

2MW PV Project

METHOD STATEMENT

INSTALLATION OF CABLE TRAY

&
LAYING OF DC/AC CABLES

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Contents:

1. Purpose

2. Scope

3. Definitions

4. References

5. Proposed Materials

6. Equipment’s Required

7. Manpower Required

8. Responsibility & Supervision

9. Safety Precautions

10. Methodology

11. Attachments

• Risk Assessment

• Drawings

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1. Purpose:
The purpose of this Method Statement is to provide guidelines for installation of cable tray and routing
of DC/AC cables on rooftop in accordance with the ADDC standards & specifications.

Scope:
This method statement explains the procedure for installation of cable tray and routing of DC/AC
cables on rooftop in AL Dahra food Industries.

Definitions:

 Client - AL DAHRA FOOD INDUSTRIES

 PV Contractor - Complete Energy solutions /Golden Falcon Technical services
 RA - Risk Assessments
 PM - Project Manager
 PE - Project Engineer
 HSE - Health, Safety & Environment
 QA/QC - Quality Assurance / Quality Control Engineer

References: -
 ADDC Standard specifications
 Contract Stamp Drawing
 Approved Shop drawings
 Contract B.O.Q
 Particular specifications

5. Proposed Materials:
 Warning Tape
 Measuring Tape
 Setout Markers

 Safety Gloves

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Tool/ Equipment’s Required:

 Tool Box
 Battery Drill
 Allen Key
 Measuring Tape
 Setting out markers
 Sprit Level

Manpower Required:

 Supervisory
➢ Electrical supervisor
➢ Foreman
➢ HSE Advisor
➢ QA & QC Engineer
➢ Electrical Technician

 Direct

➢ Labor
➢ Chain Man
➢ Flag Man

Responsibility & Supervision:

QA/ QC Engineer: Ensures that all materials, testing and procedures are carried
out strictly in accordance with the Contract Specifications, Conditions of Contract
and project Quality Plan.

Project/Site Engineer: Will work directly at site with the surveyor to ensure that all the
required information has been provided to proceed with the works, and that the works comply
with the

project specifications and method statements. He liaises with the consultant's staff with respect to
inspections and approvals, aided by the Foremen. He reports to the Project Manager.

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Construction Manager: Electrical: Directly supervises the supervisors and Foremen/ Assistant
Foremen. He is responsible to ensure that all the correct procedures have been followed and that
any necessary permits, drawings, and method statements for the Works have been obtained in
advance. He is responsible for the control of all safety measures at the site. He liaises with
Client with respect to site inspections, defining technical solutions and the control of safety
measures. He reports directly to the Project Manager. He is a member of the Safety Committee

HSE Officer: He visits the activities on site and checks if the works are carried out as per laws,
Health, Safety and Environmental Plan and method statements. He advises all members of the
hierarchic line on any shortcomings or additional measures to be taken and reports to the
Project Manager. He has the power to stop the works immediately if required.

Foreman/Asst. Foreman: Directly supervises the work activity on the site and has full control
over the use of the labor, plant and equipment. He ensures that the work is carried out in full
compliance with the specifications, and in a manner that is conform to the Safety, Quality and
Environmental requirements. He reports to the Coordinator/Supervisor when the work is
completed.

Safety Precautions:
 A regular inspection carried out daily by HSE advisor to the site.
 All the safety measure should be taken during the work following the (HSE plan,
Method Statement & Risk assessment).
 All the time, all workers to be wearing appropriate PPE within working area and adjacent to
road area.
 All tools and equipment to be in good working condition.
 Regardless of severity, any injuries should be reported to supervision concerned immediately
& recorded in the first aid/incident record book.
 A tool box talks to be done prior to commencement of the activity.

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 Workers shall be briefed on environmental hazards associated with materials to be used for
the works to prevent physical hazards.
 Ample shade shall be provided as rest areas for workers against extreme exposure to
weather conditions.
 Ensure availability of adequate drinking water on site at all times.
 Ensure all workers aware of the hazards/ Risks associated with the Task.
 Appropriate signage shall be placed at site as per the approved shop drawing.
 Area will be strictly controlled and entry restricted for unauthorized persons. Hoardings
showing the area restricted will be provided at site.
 Work should be carried under strict competent supervision.
 Abu Dhabi code of safety practices will be followed up for our activities.
 ADDC system safety rule must be followed.

9.1 Task specific PPE

 Hard Hat/safety Helmet
 Safety shoes
 High Visibility vests
 Safety gloves
 Safety goggles
 Full body safety harness

Methodology:

 Prior Activities to be Completed:

 Approved PTW must be obtained prior to commence the work
 All relevant authorities NOC must be attained prior to start of any major activity.
 Continuous temporary fencing will be provided in areas accessible to public use.
 Continuous temporary barricading will be provided to enclose the site and necessary warning
signs shall be set up.
 Approval of Shop drawings and method statement in accordance with Contract Specification,
Contract Drawings and Scope of Work shall be obtained prior to the start of work at site.
 Inspection for all tools used for the activity shall be done prior to start the work on site.
 Safety precautions to be in place prior to the commencement of the site works.

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 Working at Height (OSHAD CoP 23 V3.0 July 2016)

 All work at height is appropriately planned, assessed, organized and appropriately
Supervised
 All work at height takes account of weather conditions that could endanger health
 All PPE requirements shall be in accordance with OSHAD-SF – CoP 2.0 – Personal
Protective Equipment and safety
 All work on roofs are as per regulation 3.16

 Cable Tray Installation and Laying of DC/AC cables

 To make sure that the entire installation is in conformance and in accordance with the design intent
of the project for the Electrical and Low Voltage System in addition to the specification and as per
approved shop drawings and comply with Local and International Standards.
 Adhere to the drawings as closely as possible. The right is reserved to vary the runs and sizes of
Cable Trays / and to make offsets but maintain as far as possible the free area of each duct work
section, where necessary to accommodate conditions arising at the warehouse
 Before beginning installation in any area, examine all parts of the adjoining work onto which
applicable work is to be placed. Should any condition be found which will prevent the proper
execution of the work, installation shall not proceed in that area until such conditions are corrected
by the contractor.
 Cable Tray shall be stored on site under cover in dry, well ventilated storage facilities.
 Where sizes of Cable Trays are not detailed on drawing then tray shall be adequately sized to
support the cables without bunching and a 25% reserve margin shall be allowed in size and weight
be loaded.
 All routes are chosen to allow ease of access to all cables when installed. All horizontal cables are
to be set around all vertical rising services as necessary. Ensure sufficient clearance from soffit for
every installation.
 Earth continuity conductors shall be provided across gaps in all Cable Tray runs and bolted
connections.
 Support shall be by means of steel brackets installed at intervals necessary to provide a rigid fixing
and to ensure that deflection does not exceed 5mm mid span of support when fully loaded.
Treatment of cut edges as per cut edges to be included. Supports for Tray (spacing) shall be as per
standard practice and manufacturer's recommendations.

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 Additional support shall be provided where the Cable Tray changes direction or cables drop out of
the cable tray. Dome headed bolts, nuts and washers of finish suitable to the tray shall be used
between trays.
 Any cut ends supports, rods, etc, must be corrosion protected by use of galvanized or equal. No
extended rods to be left.
 The cable tray shall be installed with a 40mm minimum space between the structure and the tray.
 All cable shall be securely fixed to the tray, work and the complete installation must be carried out
in a neat manner without crossovers.
 Cables on face-up horizontally fixed tray must be secured by use of the tie wraps where not in view.
If cables are bunched or single cables greater than 25sq mm are installed, cleats or metal straps shall
be used.

Attachments:
 Risk Assessment

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