METHOD OF STATEMENT

(DISCIPLINE-ELECTRCAL)

INSTALLATION OF LIGHTING POLE

SYSTEM

Rev.
Date Description Prepared by Checked by Approved by
No.
Installation of Lightning Pole
00 10/08/23 SYED AHMED
System
Elec. Engineer QC Manager Project Manager

METHOD STATEMENT PAGE 1 OF 12 Contract No: 021-C19

 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 TITLE:.....................................................................................................................................3
1.1. Installation of Lighting Pole (6m, 9m and 3.5m)
2.0 SCOPE OF WORK..............................................................................................................3
2.1. General Description......................................................................................................3
2.2. Tools & Equipment........................................................................................................3
2.3. Materials..........................................................................................................................3
2.4. Site planning and preparation...................................................................................4
2.5. Work Methodology.......................................................................................................5
2.6. Organization, Responsibility & Supervision..........................................................8
2.7. Workforce:......................................................................................................................9
2.8. Organization Chart:......................................................................................................9
3.0 HEALTH & SAFETY........................................................................................................10
3.1. Risk Assessment........................................................................................................10
3.2. ES & H Contractor Requirements...........................................................................10
3.3. Protective and Safety Equipments:........................................................................11
3.4. Contractual Requirements........................................................................................11
3.5. Information to Personnel..........................................................................................11
3.6. Emergency Procedures.............................................................................................11
3.7. Permit Requirements:................................................................................................12
4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES.........................................................................................12
4.1. Environmental Impact Assessment:......................................................................13
4.2. Environmental Safety & health contractor Requirements................................13
4.3. Contractual Requirements........................................................................................13
4.4. Emergency Procedures:............................................................................................13
5.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE.................................................................................................13
5.1. Contractual Requirements:.......................................................................................13
5.2. Critical Works...............................................................................................................14
5.3. Inspection & Testing..................................................................................................14
5.4. Follow-up & Evaluation.............................................................................................14
6.0 APPENDICES....................................................................................................................14
6.1. Risk Assessment........................................................................................................14
6.2. STARRT Card...............................................................................................................14
7.0 CONFIRMATION OF INSTRUCTIONS TO OPERATIVES...............................15

METHOD STATEMENT PAGE 2 OF 12 Contract No: 021-C19

 1.0 TITLE:
Installation & Erection of Street Lighting

2.0 SCOPE OF WORK

2.1. General Description

2.1.1. This Method Statement outlines and categorized the Installation, Testing and
bringing systems into full satisfactory operational conditions of the Lighting
System as defined in Contract Drawings and General Specification.

2.2. Tools & Equipment.

2.2.1. To execute the job, the listed below are plant &equipment's that shall be
utilized but not limited to:
a) Crane
b) Trailer Truck Boom Truck
c) Back Hoe Loader
d) Hand tools
e) Truck- For Material transportation
f) Generator.
g) Insulation, Continuity and Resistance meter

2.3. Materials
a) Steel Light Poles (3.5,6,9)with arms
b) Luminaire sets
c) Concert base foundation with Anchor bolt, Washers and nuts
d) Flag Pole Holders
e) Cables
f) Wiring and tapes

2.4. Work Methodology.

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2.4.1. Lifting and Fill:

- All Lighting pole will Lifted by Crane with approved competent person (Have TUV).

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 2.4.2. Street Lights
a) The poles transported to site and to be installed shall be laid in the blocks to elevate
from the ground of 500 mm to prevent dust and other Contamination entering to the
poles.

b) Cabling, assembling of mast arm and flag holder to pole, fixing of luminaire and
connection shall be done before erecting the poles.

c) The poles shall erect careful! By using a crane.

d) The poles shall be leveled carefully by adjusting the nuts until the correct level of the
lighting poles.

e) The poles shall be adjusted and aligned with the mast arm are visually parallel to the
arc radial line through the pole’s centerline.

f) After erecting, leveling and alignment of lighting poles the exposed top surfaces of
lighting pole foundation shall be slightly slope away and finished off smooth with
outer edges eased by rounding to prevent accumulation of liquid on top of the
concrete base.

2.4.3. Lighting Poles Erection:

2.4.3.1 Connection the main cables to the fuse junction box.

a) Show in the drawing #504 and vendor drawing V-8757(3 – Cable Glands PG-13.
See Attach) the incoming and out coming power is loop-in/loop-out ,so in the fuse
junction box shall one cable incoming ,where will be connected 3- Phase and
neutral to the terminal black and from other side of TB shall be connected other
3-Phase and neutral for out coming to the next lighting pole .

b) From TB shall be connected one Phase and neutral to the fuse block.

c) The grounding cable 1x16mm2/cu for incoming and out coming shall be
connected to the pole body and to the lighting fixture.

2.4.3.2. Connection from Fuse block to lighting fixture.

a) The wiring inside the pole will be done from the top using man lifting equipment and
pulling steel on plastic roll.

b) The cable 3Cx4mm2 will be fixed with fuse block leaving 30CM extra loop for
maintenance.

2.4.3.3. Fixing the lighting fixture and final connection:

a) The fixture shall be fixed in mast arm of pole then the cable 3Cx4mm2 will be
connected to the terminal block of the blast of fixture then install the cover of fixture
and the job for Erection will be completed and will Start thetesting.

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 2.4.4. Grounding System:

a) Each lighting pole has to be grounded to protect against electricity leakage and to
pass any leakage to the earth. A grounding rod with length 3m with Día 16 mm and
grounding wire from bare copper with cross section 16 sqmm are used for grounding
the lighting pole.

b) The bare copper grounded wirewill be connected to the pole through a grounding
lug bolted to pole base and from another side to be connected with grounding rod by
clamp and to be thermally welded top of grounding rod which will be driven vertically
in the earth up to depth of 3m.

2.4.5. Test and Checkouts

a) Check for damages to any of the installations including lamp holders.

b) Check the signs of damages, if any, within the luminaries due tooverheating.

c) Visually check the insulation of cables, especially at the point where it enters the
luminaries and wiring inside the luminaries.

d) Prior to connection, review and verify insulation test of cables meeting the minimum
requirement to 10 mega ohms.

e) Test luminary's enclosures for continuity to grounding system.

f) Manually operate switches and contactor a minimum of 10 times and check for the
freedom of all moving parts.

g) Test that the operation of automatic controls for switching off of luminaries are as per
control schematics shown on the Contract Drawings.

h) The lighting system shall be energized and the illumination levels checked against
those specified using Lu men’s meter. Test values shall be recorded. Check
illumination level in reference with RC Specification.
i) Check the illumination measurement by Lux meter.

2.4.6. Clean - Up

a) The work site at all times shall be kept neat, clean and free of waste material or rubbish.
b) All rubbish such as luminaire boxes, piece of cables and others unused materials shall be
Removed from the area

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 2.5. Organization, Responsibility & Supervision

2.5.1. Project Manager/Construction Manager: The Project

Manager/Construction Manager is responsible for the proper implementation
of this procedure.

2.5.2. QA/QC Manager: QA/QC Manager is responsible for the implementation of

all required Quality Control activities, such as test and inspection.

2.5.3. QA/QC Engineer: QA/QC Engineer is responsible for carrying out the proper
inspection and testing as per Guideline Specification and Contract Drawings.

2.5.4. Field Engineer/Electrical Superintendent & Supervisor: Field Engineer

and Electrical Superintendent responsibilities are to manage all the everyday
activities as per plan and schedule. All coordination proceedings required
with the EH & S Department to ensure that proper safety implementation,
respective to personnel, equipment's and environment are strictly adhered.
Electrical supervisor responsibility is to monitor everyday field activities,
assuring that implementation is as per this method statement.

2.5.5. Foreman: Directing his people on the proper execution of the approved
procedures.

2.5.6. Electrician: A skilled worker assigned by the Foreman to work according to

his expertise on electrical works.

2.6. Workforce:

Superintendent 1
Field Engineer 1
Electrical Supervisor 1
Foreman 1
Electrician 1
Safety Personnel 1
Helper 4
Rigger 1

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 2.7. Organization Chart:

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 3.0 HEALTH & SAFETY

3.1. Risk Assessment.

3.1.1. Safety Department is responsible for each activity to carry out a risk
management assessment.

3.1.2. All construction site personnel are instructed to contribute the improvement
of safe working practices and the elimination of hazards.

3.1.3. A pre-start briefing must be done and daily inspection checklist must be
completed prior to start the work.

3.1.4. Flagman/spotters must be provided in every excavating location.

3.1.5. Dust mask should be worn in case an excessive dust transpires.

3.2. ES & H Contractor Requirements.

3.2.1. Execute daily cleaning to keep the site tidy and adjacent properties shall be
free of waste materials, debris, rubbish and windblown debris resulting from
construction operations.

3.2.2. Store volatile wastes in covered metal container and to be removed from
premises daily.

3.2.3. Prevent accumulation of waste which creates hazardous conditions.

3.2.4. Collect and remove waste materials, debris, and rubbish from site until
execution of final clearing and dispose of site in lawful manner.

3.2.5. Conduct cleaning and disposal operation to comply with local environmental
laws.

3.3. Protective and Safety Equipment's:

3.3.1. All person at all time when on the site have to wear a protective helmet. It is
essential to be properly adjusted to the wearer’s head.

3.3.2. Metal hazard hats are prohibited. “No holes in the Helmet & Not to be
painted”).

3.3.3. Safety shoes/boots shall be provided to all personnel on the site. Safety
Shoes complies with ANSI Standards which should be oil, abrasion, and heat
resistant fully useful for the construction sites.

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 3.3.4. Appropriate glasses and eye protection to be provided to workers as
required, goggles, face shield. Factors to be considered in selecting eye
protection include the degree required and the comfort provided as required
by ANSI.

3.3.5. In places where high slopes workers shall be equipped with a safety full body
harness with retrieval line securely anchored to the structure.

3.3.6. All workers as requirement will use protective hand gloves to protect against
sharp or rough edges, chemicals, and hot or cold surface accordingly.

3.4. Contractual Requirements.

3.4.1. All Safety and Health requirements to fulfill by AL-HARBI will be taken care in
accordance with the ES & H Standards in conjunction with Royal
Commission Specification, Standards and Instructions.

3.4.2. All necessary requirements shall be following Health & Safety and to comply
with all laws, regulations, standards, codes and best practice of the Royal
Commission for Jubail & Yanbu.

3.4.3. Rescue equipment/ambulance and true nurse will be readily available.

3.5. Information to Personnel.

3.5.1. Prior to commencement of the work, a preconstruction meeting shall be

conducted for each involved personnel about respective responsibility and
function should be clear and precise accordingly to their respective job.
Discuss about the methodology of the work in a logical sequence.

3.5.2. Safety and environmental education and information to be disseminated to

all the employees in shape of seminars, safety tool box meetings and safety
refresher courses prior to commence work.

3.6. Emergency Procedures.

3.6.1. First-aid clinic is available at site in the hour of need. Emergency telephone
numbers are posted and displayed on site on appropriate locations.

3.6.2. Rescue aids will be in place, with first aid.

3.6.3. In the event of heat stress and strokes a fully equipped ambulance is
available to transport the victim to the nearest hospital for treatment.

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 EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS
CONSTRUCTION

1 Project Manager

2. QC Manager

HEALTH AND SAFETY

1 ES&H Manager

2 Safety Officer

3 Male Nurse

RC Emergency Contact number

1 Royal Commission Security-Dept 013-3417777

2 Fire-Brigade 998

3 Police 999

4 Ambulance 997

3.7. Permit Requirements:

3.7.1. The Investor/Royal Commission, where necessary, shall assist the

contractor, who shall obtain any permits and authorization necessary for
performance or implantation of the works.

4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

4.1. Environmental ImpactAssessment:

4.1.1. No environmental impact related to this procedure, such as oil spillage, soil
contamination or any other events.

4.1.2. Store hazardous chemicals in covered metal container. Provide adequate

ventilation during use.

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 4.2. Environmental Safety & health contractor Requirements.

4.2.1. Same as addressed in above section. 3.2

4.3. Contractual Requirements.

4.3.1. See Section 3.4. above.

4.4. Emergency Procedures:

4.4.1. See Section. 3.6 above.

5.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE

5.1. Contractual Requirements:

5.1.1. Al-Harbi will establish and deploy Quality Assurance and Control (QC/QC)
group in the site dedicated to the construction activities.

5.1.2. Al-Harbi is bound to meet the requirements of Quality Assurance issued on

the Guideline Specifications, Section 01450, 01330 & 01780.

5.1.3. Al-Harbi QA/QC Group will carry out Quality Control during the execution of
the work to ensure that the task is implemented and executed in accordance
with the contract requirements.

5.1.4. Al-Harbi will ensure that the work site Quality Assurance and Control Plan
Procedures formulated to identify the specific Quality practices needed to
administer the activity.

5.1.5. Al-Harbi QA/QC group ensure that all materials delivered, accepted hauled
and mobilized have passed and meet the product standard requirements I
conformance, accordance and in compliance with the specification, plans
and approved drawings.

5.2. Critical Works

5.2.1. No critical works have been identified to this procedure, except that care
shall be taken to prevent damages of materials during installation.

5.3. Inspection & Testing.

5.3.1. Inspection and testing to be carried out in accordance with the approved
Inspection & Test Plan (ITP) and Royal Commission Guideline Specification.

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 5.4. Follow-up & Evaluation.

5.4.1. Work executed shall be evaluated and followed up in accordance with Royal
Commission specifications and standards.

5.4.2. With the site facilities, sufficiently comprehensive records office and library
for documentation and records storage will be provided, with appropriate
indexing.

6.0 APPENDICES.

6.1. Risk Assessment.

6.2. LIFTING PLAN.

7.0 CONFIRMATION OF INSTRUCTIONS TO OPERATIVES

THOSE NAMES LISTED BELOW CONFIRM RECEIPT OF THE METHOD STATEMENT

AND HAVE HAD THE CONTENTS EXPLAINED TO THEM / UNDERSTAND IT AND ARE
AWARE OF THE SITE ES & H REQUIREMENTS.

NAME DESIGNATION DATE SIGNATURE

Project Manager

QC Manager

QC Engineer

Superintendent

Field Engineer

Supervisor

Foreman
NOTE TO CONTRACTOR SUPERVISOR:
Any significant change from this method statement requires it to be revised and resubmitted
to obi before work can commence.

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