CONSTRUCTION OF SPARK 380/115 kV BSP
PROJECT NAME:……………………………………………………………………………
ELEMENT 5.19.3
JOB SAFETY PRACTICES
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION Power Transmission and Distribution
EMPLOYEE JOB TITLE Rigger, Operator, Helpers, Engineers, Supervisor
JSP ID JSP-SPARK-SS-ELEC-038
Installation of 115 KV Cable Terminations of
JOB / TASK TITLE
Cables
STEPS HAZARDS
IN EACH STEP, WHAT COULD
LIST ALL STEPS IN
STEPS # CAUSE INJURY, LOSS DAMAGE,
PERFORMING THIS TASK
INTRRUPTION, OR POLUTION?
 Unathorized work to be
performed within a defined
location and boundary
1 Obtain Permit to Work  Uncontrolled personnel
entering a restricted location
 Unidentified hazards with
unplanned safety mitigating
measures Inadequate
coordination and area
control protocol
2 Site mobilization / selection
of equipment, operator and
driver
 Unfamiliar to the
construction site
 Poor housekeeping in the
workplace
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DATE 02 February 2020
LOCATION Control Building, 115 Building & 380 Building
Uniform, Safety Helmet, Safety Shoes, Safety
Personal Protective
Goggle, Rubber Coated Gloves, Dust Mask,
Equipment
Florescent Vest, Safety Harness,FBH
COMMENTS OF JOB
CONTROL REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE/ ELIMINATE HAZARD
OBSERVATION
 Permit to Work shall be obtained as a pre-requisite to perform work
 Work shall not be started until duly approved Permit to Work is available at site
and that Safety Toolbox meeting was conducted
 Permit to Work shall be displayed at the worksite
 Work shall not proceed without the presence of approved Permit to Work with the
Permit Receiver overseeing the activity
 Permit Receiver shall account all workers under his Permit to Work before the
start of work
 Permit Receiver shall not leave the area for the whole duration of work
 A safe work practice shall be implemented to reduce the possibilities of accident /
incident
 Permit Receiver and Permit Issuer shall visit together at the site to ensure that
workplace hazards are adequately identified and mitigating measure shall be
established
 All workers / personnel and visitors must attend the required safety induction
before allowing to work on the site
 All workers / personnel and visitors must sign the attendance records and
acceptance for new employee on the job orientation
 Workers shall be issued with appropriate PPE’s such as safety shoes (BS 1970
or ANSI Z 41.1), safety helmet (BS EN 397 or ANSI Z 89.1), safety glasses (BS
2092 or ANSI Z 87.1), ear plugs (ANSI S3.19), protective clothing or equivalent
for all, etc.
 Provision of pedestrian access, signage and building / structure identification
 Awareness / training for all operator and driver
 Housekeeping shall be done before, during and after the job
 Designate location for unloading of personnel and materials be stored only on a
designated storage area signage
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Toolbox Talk / Pre job safety
3 briefing & getting the task
instruction from supervisor.
Pre start checking of
4 equipment and filling the
daily vehicle checklist
5 Preparation of tools, lifting
gears and necessary
accessories to start heavy
equipment lifting
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CONSTRUCTION OF SPARK 380/115 kV BSP
PROJECT NAME:……………………………………………………………………………
ELEMENT 5.19.3
JOB SAFETY PRACTICES
 Struck with sharp and hard
object
 Unorganized materials and
access Area congested
 Struck by moving equipment
and vehicle
 Exposure to excessive
noise
 Dilapidated equipment
 Damage or defective
condition of equipment
 Incompetent equipment
operator or driver
 Poor/unsafe routing of
Crane Unsafe parking of
Crane
 Poor or damaged
equipment
 Lack of safety awareness
and knowledge for the job
 Use of damage or defective
 Designated access shall be free from any obstruction
 Designate material disposal area
 All material location and storage shall be barricaded and provided with adequate
 Establish equipment access and shall be free from any obstruction
 Designate parking area
 Designate location for unloading of materials
 Designate spotter and flagman to guide all equipment and personnel movement
 Equipment operator and assist worker shall be provided with earplugs
 Earplugs or earmuff shall be worn properly to effectively reduce the noise to
permissible level
 All heavy equipment shall be inspected by the authorized operator on a daily
basis to ensure that equipment is in good working condition before using to the
site
 Repair of heavy equipment shall not be done on the site. It must be brought to the
designated work shop and only certified mechanic shall make repair of the
equipment
 Select and mobilize only good condition equipment
 Heavy equipment shall not be used if found any defects or damage that might
affect its safe operation
 Ensure that there are no leaking hydraulic oil system or signs of leaks and oil
contamination
 All heavy equipment and its driver/operator shall hold a valid third party
certification authorizing them on the specified equipment to operate
 Equipment certification and registration must be secured and available
Operator and driver must have certification and license
 Informing the contractor about arrival time of Crane to work site so that he may
arrange in advance.
 Arrival of Crane to site should be through proper and safe route only.
 Crane arriving the site should be parked at specific location where its boom can
reach easily to the required location for Operation.
 Equipment e.g. Crane must be physically fit and safe to be used at site.
 Should be stopped if found any fault, damage or noise to avoid any unseen
circumstances.
 Obtain valid permit to work.
 Ensure that all workers are given a HSE induction prior to deployment on site.
 Conduct safety toolbox meeting and discussed the work procedures prior to start
of work.

 Proper tools should be selected for the material loading activity.
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ELEMENT 5.19.3
JOB SAFETY PRACTICES
tools
 Incorrect manual handling
of lifting gears
 Use of damaged personal
protective equipment
 Poor Access/ Egress
 Poor heavy inside store
 High ambient temperature
during walking towards
store
 Congestion due to other
ground activity
 Struck by maneuvering
heavy equipment
 Trailer blind spot
Positioning of crane and  Inexperienced or untrained
6 trailer in preparation for operator
lifting activity
 Site access limitation
 Soft ground /Uncompact fill
 Overhead/Nearby
obstructions
 Struck into adjacent
structures or worker
7 Installation / Lifting of  Unavailability of approved
Capacitor Banks lifting plan for critical lifting
works (erection of
transformer, etc.)
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 No handmade/damaged tools to be used. Supervisor should check tools before
going to be used at site.
 Only 20 kg allowed lifting by an individual. Use bobcat or other equipment to shift
required lifting gears to site.
 Ensure correct body positioning and manual lifting procedures.
 Ensure that all workers are provided with all the required Personal protective
equipment’s for minimum and general requirements.
 Use hand gloves, safety glass, protective clothing, hard hat, safety shoe.
 Access pathways to be kept clear from any obstruction.
 Maintain proper housekeeping inside store to avoid any injury
 Provide sufficient drinking water and scheduled breaks.
 Drinking containers shall be protected from direct exposure from the sun
 Provision of rest shelter area if outside the building.
 Provide shuttle vehicle to drop and pick from store
 Work Supervisor obtaining Work Permit and SWP before the start of material
delivery and crane positioning.
 Safety signage shall be posted to communicate the hazards and activity
 Provide flagman and spotter to guide the trailer operator when maneuvering for
its position
 Trained Flagman/spotter guiding the crane/trailer when going into work location
 Verification of Crane Operator’s 3rd party certification and Trailer Drivers driving
license before allowing them to enter the site.
 Supervisor/Foreman with the Crane/Trailer operator making walkthrough of the
access and work area before entering site.
 Responsible Engineer and his Supervisor/ Foreman inspection of exclusion
zone/staging area for compaction and level of the ground.
 Barricading the exclusion zone/ working radius once crane and trailer are in
position
 Barricade the working area around the trailer and crane to prevent unnecessary
workers to enter the area
 Lifting plan shall be prepare and approved prior to erection of transformer, etc.
 Appropriate size / capacity of the equipment should be mobilized as per the lifting
plan
 Site engineer and the rigging supervisor should discuss the approve lifting plan to
the operator and rigger prior to lifting works
 Safety personnel should check and verify the approve lifting plan
 Lifting plan shall be made and prepare by the competent and certified rigging
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ELEMENT 5.19.3
JOB SAFETY PRACTICES
 The workers in elevated
areas have no anchorage
point or lifeline during the
installation capacitor bank
shade.
 Lifting gears (shackles, sling
belt, leg chain, chain blocks,
___, etc.) used for the
erection of transformer, etc.
has no inspection
 Poor set-up of lifting
equipment (mobile crane,
___, etc.) on an uneven and
lose ground surface.
 The heavy equipment
(mobile crane, boom truck,
____, etc.) used for the
erection of transformer, etc.
has no valid certification.
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supervisor.
 Closed supervision is required from the engineers, supervisor / foreman and
safety personnel during the erection
 Closed coordination with SEC / NG site engineers during preparation and
erection
 Approved lifting plan must be readily available at site for immediate reference
 Refer to equipment manual for correct operation
 Continuous safety training and awareness related to lifting operation
 To provide proper and sufficient anchorage point / lifeline
 Only use approve materials for anchorage point / lifeline
 Approve design and calculation for anchorage point must be secured
 In-charge supervisor and foreman shall check and verify the availability of the
anchorage point / lifeline.
 Anchorage point / lifeline must be install by the competent person
 To comply with 100% tie-off
 Provision of retractable lifeline
 Continuous safety training and awareness related to working at heights
 Civil engineer should conduct pre-inspection in the area before the lifting works
 Anchorage point lifeline shall cater the suspended load, minimum strength of 22
KN for free fall
 Periodical inspection or color coding for all lifting gears
 Rigger performing the regular inspection for all lifting gears
 Tagging system or marking for faulty lifting gears
 Only certified rigging inspector are allowed for the inspection
 All lifting gears must be inspected by the third parties
 All lifting gears rated capacity / SWL must be available or clearly visible
 All lifting gears must be properly stored, handled and labelled in the storage area
 Quarantine box for all damage / defective lifting gears
 Ground must be stable, leveled, firm and compacted
 Out rigger must be fully extended on a stable and flat even ground
 Appropriate and sufficient size of outrigger pads must be provided
 Site engineer should make an assessment and conform the stability of the ground
 Consider to provide spare pads or steel plates
 Crane operator shall evaluate the ground if capable to withstand the equipment
and the load
 Conduct pre-planning on which crane will be positioned
 Heavy equipment used on the site shall have a valid third party certification
Operator conduct pre-inspection of the equipment and checking of documents
 Supervisor check and verify the certification
 Ensure to lease heavy equipment with valid certification must be from establish
company
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ELEMENT 5.19.3
JOB SAFETY PRACTICES
 The operator of heavy
equipment (mobile crane,
boom truck____, etc.) used
for lifting works has no valid
certification.
 Used of defective heavy
equipment (mobile crane,
boom truck,____, etc.) for
the erection of transformer,
etc.
 No assigned certified rigger
for the lifting works and
erection of transformer, etc.
 The worker / rigger in
elevated areas has no
anchorage point or lifeline
during the installation of
transformer accessories
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 Third party certification must be from the accredited and approve company
 Daily verification of equipment documents from the safety personnel
 Administration personnel should process the renewal before the expiration date
 Heavy equipment must have valid registration and insurance
 Operator on the site shall have a valid third party certification
 Operator conduct daily checking of documents
 Supervisor should check and verify the certification
 Supplied heavy equipment operator must be from establish and approve
company
 Third party certification must be from the accredited and approve company
 All heavy equipment operator must have valid Saudi Driving license
 Daily verification of equipment documents from the safety personnel
 Administration personnel should process the renewal before the expiration date
 Periodical maintenance for all heavy equipment
 Operator conduct pre-inspection of the equipment and complete the checklist
 Ensure that only heavy equipment with good and satisfactory condition used at
site
 All heavy equipment should send to workshop for proper maintenance
 Immediate repair / replacement for any comments / issues in the equipment
checklist
 Ensure sufficient stocks of equipment spare parts
 Provide rigger with proper identification (different color of helmet, reflective vest,
etc.)
 Ensure the competency level of operator and rigger regarding the international
communication- hand signal
 Supervisor and equipment operator should not allow any lifting works without the
rigger
 Ensure that the rigger has valid certification
 Consider the rigger level (I, II, III) when obtaining the rigger certification
 Rigger certification must be from the accredited and recognized company
 Mobilized supplemental certified rigger if there’s a blind spot during lifting works
 Continuous safety training and awareness related to the lifting operation
 To provide proper and sufficient anchorage point / lifeline
 Only use approve materials for anchorage point / lifeline
 Approve design and calculation for anchorage point must be secured
 In-charge supervisor and foreman shall check and verify the availability of the
anchorage point / lifeline.
 To provide good and inspected scaffolding platform.
 Civil engineer should conduct pre-inspection in the area before the lifting works
 Anchorage point lifeline shall cater the suspended load, minimum strength of 22
KN for free fall
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ELEMENT 5.19.3
JOB SAFETY PRACTICES
 The operator's cabin was
obstructed by some
materials (curtain, papers,
magazine, posters, etc.)
during the lifting and
installation of Transformer
body
 Lifting works is exposed to
extreme bad weather
condition (high wind speed -
32 kph, sand storm, etc.)
 Items falling from piece
being lifted.
 Suspended load over
equipment with personnel
working in close proximity.
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 Anchorage point / lifeline must be install by the competent person
 To comply with 100% tie-off
 Provision of retractable lifeline
 Continuous safety training and awareness related to working at heights
 Consider to use other mobile elevated working platform with valid certification
 Operator's cabin shall be free from any obstruction on its view.
 Instruct and remind the operator to keep cabin free from any obstruction.
 Issuance of dark safety glass to restrain the sunlight glare.
 Ensure to remove all unwanted materials inside the operator's
Cabin.
 Continuous monitoring and supervision from the supervisor,
Foreman and safety personnel.
 Issuance of disciplinary action for those who violates the rules.
 Above 32 km/h wind speed, all the lifting works are suspended
 Records the wind speed periodically using anemometer
 Load shall be lowered, placed on the ground and suspend the lifting activity
 Equipment boom shall be retracted and facing opposite the wind direction
 Supervision from supervisor / foreman and safety personnel is required during the
lifting works
 Provision of calibrated anemometer
 Ensure that the equipment has incorporated wind speed monitoring
 Refer to the equipment manual for the correct equipment operation
 Continuous supervision from civil engineer / supervisor is required for this activity
 Operator and rigger must be competent for any critical works
 Approve lifting procedures must be available and accessible for immediate
reference
 All items to be lifted will be inspected prior to the lift to ensure that there is no
Loose equipment or items that may fall off during the lift.
 No personnel will be permitted to stand under or close to a suspended item.
 Barrier flags or tape will be used to form an exclusion zone around the cranes
And equipment being lifted.
 Avoid working or passing beneath suspended loads.
 Lifting radius area shall be barricaded and signage posted "Keep
 Away on - going lifting activity"
 No personnel shall be under a suspended load unless absolutely necessary
And where machinery connections are required limited personnel will conduct
these duties.
 All loads lifted will be slung by competent operatives and by means of certified
Lifting accessories only.
 Tag lines shall be used where practicable to control loads being lifted. All non-
Essential personnel will be restricted from the rigging area.
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ELEMENT 5.19.3
JOB SAFETY PRACTICES
 Improper storing / stacking
of empty transformer oil
drum / containers at the site
 • The workers working on an
incomplete scaffolding
platform for Capacitor Bank
installation
 The scaffolding platform has
no inspection tag or not
updated
 Workers step outside on the
scaffolding platform
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 Avoid working or passing beneath suspended loads.
 Lifting radius area shall be barricaded and signage posted
 "Keep Away on - going lifting activity"
 Do not store / stacked empty containers at the site
 Shift all empty containers to temporary storage area
 Separate the empty and full containers with proper identification / labels
 Refer to chemical MSDS for proper handling and storing
 Empty drums should be completely drained and properly bunged
 Coordinate and promptly shipped to the supplier or a drum reconditioned
 Periodical disposal and collection of all emptied containers
 Use and store this material in cool, dry, well-ventilated areas away from heat and
all sources of ignition
 Provide sufficient and appropriate fire extinguisher in the area
 All containers should be disposed of in an environmentally safe manner and in
accordance with governmental regulations.
 Keep away from any incompatible material
 Scaffolding platform must have complete components (railings, bracing, boards,
access, etc.)
 Scaffolding platform inspection perform by the scaffolding supervisor
 Tagging system of the scaffolding platform
 Scaffolding inspector must have valid certification
 Scaffolding platform shall only erect, modified and dismantled by the certified
scaffold erectors.
 All access ladder must have appropriate tag
 All involve personnel’s must undergo and passed the working at height training
 Only use approve and in good physical state of scaffolding materials.
 Ensure sufficient stocks of approved scaffolding materials
 Scaffolding supervisor conduct inspection to the complete scaffolding platform
 Inspection tag (Red or Green) must be provided to all access ladder of the
inspected platform
 Periodical inspection and update of inspection tag for all scaffolding platform.
 Scaffolding inspector must have valid certification
 Ensure sufficient stocks of inspection tags and marker.
 Details in the inspection tag must be completed, including the loading the
capacity
 Supervisor / foreman must instruct all workers only to work inside the working
platform
 All workers must follow all the instructions from the supervisor
 Scaffolding platform should modify by the certified erectors as per the activity
wise
 Continuous monitoring from the safety personnel and supervisor
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ELEMENT 5.19.3
JOB SAFETY PRACTICES
 Workers working in elevated
area (above 1.8m) has no
personal fall arrest system -
full body harness with
double lanyard with shock
absorber
 The presence of unprotected
/ unsecured floor opening in
the workplace
 The presence of
uncontrolled / unprotected
protruding object (steel
rebar, scaffolding pipes,
etc.) in the workplace
 The compressed gas
cylinders (oxygen -
acetylene) for cutting works
used defective regulators
 The slugs and ejected
particles during cutting,
grinding, etc. is not isolated /
controlled
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 Continuous safety training and awareness related to working at heights
 Issuance of personal fall arrest system for workers working in elevated areas
 Supervisor / foreman must ensure that all workers are wearing their respective
personal fall arrest system
 Compliance with the tagging system of the inspected scaffolding platform
 Close monitoring from the safety personnel, supervisor and foreman.
 Ensure sufficient stocks of personal fall arrest system.
 Periodical replacement for all defective personal fall arrest system
 Only procure and use the approve personal fall arrest system
 All floor / manhole opening shall be provided with appropriate size and materials
of covers
 Ensure that the covers are stable
 Covers shall be provided with appropriate signage / warning signs
 Discuss the importance of covering the opening in the daily toolbox meeting
 Supervisor must ensure that the permanent grating are already installed prior to
the installation works
 Supervisor / foreman in-charge should conduct pre-inspection prior the activity
 Ensure sufficient stocks of materials for covering of opening
 Consider in painting the cover with appropriate color
 All protruding object should be provided by rebar cap, scaffolding cap, etc.
 All excess / unwanted steel rebar / object should be remove from site
 Provision of warning signs / tapes for protruding object
 Provision of designated wooden boxes for protruding object
 Ensure sufficient stock of rebar cap, scaffolding, caps, etc.
 Consider to bend the other end as other company's practice
 Continuous monitoring from the supervisor and safety personnel
 Consider to provide wooden caps in replacement for plastic rebar cap
 To provide and use only the approved gas regulators, etc.
 Ensure that the regulators are properly fit/fix prior to opening.
 Conduct pre-inspection prior to use the gas cylinders, regulators and hose
 Worker must be competent to perform the job
 All compressed gas cylinders must be properly stored and handled, keep in
upright position
 Provide appropriate and sufficient standby fire extinguisher
 Secure the availability of spare parts for immediate replacement
 Supplier of compressed gas regulators should be from the recognized and
accredited company
 The workplace shall be provided with sufficient barriers (steel)
 Appropriate PPE signage shall be posted in the area
 Portable / movable barrier shall be provided
 Supplemental barrier like fire blanket shall be provided and considered
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Housekeeping, clearing the
area with all used materials,
8 tools and equipment and
brought to the designated
storage and disposal area
9 Closing of Permit to Work
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CONSTRUCTION OF SPARK 380/115 kV BSP
PROJECT NAME:……………………………………………………………………………
ELEMENT 5.19.3
JOB SAFETY PRACTICES
 The galvanized steel
structure has no softener
(padding) during the lifting
works
 Lifting works and running
equipment are not isolated
from the other personnel
 Used of substandard
personal protective
equipment (PPE)
 Manual handling
 Materials lying on the
ground
 Protruding object / materials
at the site
 Uncollected / scattered
rubbish
 Poor housekeeping
 Undisposed waste materials
 All rotating parts must be guarded
 All workers shall comply and use the issued appropriate PPE's
 Steel structure and web sling belt must be provided by softener in between
 Proper slinging of materials shall be done only by the certified rigger
 Ensure sufficient stock of softener
 To improve the safety monitoring for all lifting works
 Continuous safety training and awareness related to lifting operation
 All lifting operation and scaffolding erection must be properly isolated
 Appropriate warning signs shall be installed
 Rigger / supervisor should not allow any unauthorized entry to the on-going
activities
 Initiate closed coordination in between the other group
 Continuous monitoring and supervision from the assign supervisor and safety
personnel
 Continuous safety training and awareness related to the lifting operation and
scaffolding works
 Ensure sufficient stocks safety materials for warning sign
 Issuance and replacement of personal protective equipment (PPE)
 Safety personnel, supervisor and store keeper should not allow to issue or use
the substandard PPE
 Only issued the appropriate and approve PPE's to all workers and staff
 PPE's should conform to the following specification such as safety shoes (EN
345, ANSI Z 41), high-visibility vest (ANSI 107:2004 and EN471:2003), safety
helmet (ANSI Z89.1-2014 CLASS E), safety glass (EN166, ANSI Z87.1-2010/ EN
166:2001), work gloves (EN 420: 2003), etc.
 Refer to PPE SPECIFCATIONS 2018 - 2019 OHS-SP-002-01 for more details
and information
 Facilitate training for manual handling.
 Observe proper posture during manual lifting, pushing, pulling, etc.
 Provide storage box for cables/materials.
 Remove all unwanted / protruding materials / object at the site
 Provision of waste skip in the strategic location at the site with marking
 Provision of color coded waste bins at the site
 Permit Receiver shall ensure that housekeeping in done before, during and after
the work
 All materials used at the site such as chemicals, flammable and combustible
materials shall be stored at the designated storage at the end of each day
 All waste materials generated from the work shall be disposed properly and shall
not be left unattended at the worksite.
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ELEMENT 5.19.3
JOB SAFETY PRACTICES

 Unattended unsafe parking  Mobile equipment shall properly parked on a designated equipment laydown
 Unsecured electrical
equipment, energized
 Electrical equipment shall be properly secured, distribution board closed and
padlocked
equipment

JSP Prepared By: Ralph Liddasan Signature: Date:

JSP Reviewed By: Haitham Abouelella Signature: Date:

JSP Approved By: Mohamed Abdellatif Signature: Date:

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