WORK METHOD STATEMENT FOR LIVE 33KV DISTRIBUTION

LINE CROSSING

Introduction
Work Scope
Required Tools & Equipment
Manpower
Pre-Stringing Activity For Crossing
Stringing Methodology
Job Safety Procedure/Safety Precautions
Risk Assessment
Work At Height Rescue Plan
WORK METHOD STATEMENT FOR LIVE 33KV
DISTRIBUTION LINE CROSSING

INTRODUCTION/PURPOSE
• To provides the requirements for stringing activity on
live 33kv line crossing.
• To includes the requirement for safety and quality
control.
• Layout all necessary requirements to achieve safety
and standard quality of said OHTL project.
 WORK METHOD STATEMENT FOR LIVE 33KV
DISTRIBUTION LINE CROSSING

 WORK SCOPE
 Crossing of Live Existing 33KV OHTL
Distribution Line
 WORK METHOD STATEMENT FOR LIVE 33KV
DISTRIBUTION LINE CROSSING
 REQUIRED TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
 Tensioner
 Puller
 Cable Drum Trailer
 Boom Truck
 Full body harness safety belts
 5 No. Hydraulic Cranes of Different Capacity
 Bull Wire
 Pilot Wire
 4 No. Nylon Ropes(350m each)
 Stand for conductor reel
 Work Bridge
 Traveler/Pulley
 Tool Box
 WORK METHOD STATEMENT FOR LIVE 33KV
DISTRIBUTION LINE CROSSING

 Manpower
 Construction Manager 1 No.
 Site Engineer 1 No.
 HSE Engineer 1 No.
 Gang Leader 1 No.
 Forman 1 No.
 Lineman 4 No.
 Fitter 6 No.
 Labor Person 4 No.
 WORK METHOD STATEMENT FOR LIVE 33KV
DISTRIBUTION LINE CROSSING

PRE-STRINGING ACTIVITY FOR CROSSING

 To check complete details of Tensioner and Puller capacity
 To check approved certificates of operators
 Coordination to the proponent organization
 To check all proper tools and PPEs.
 To request for work permit
 To check all manpower and equipment for competence efficiency and
effectiveness
 To implement the proper use of PPEs
 Conduct tool box meeting before commencing with the activity
 To Ensure safety of 33kv live line to be crossed with proper installation
of its protection
 WORK METHOD STATEMENT FOR LIVE 33KV
DISTRIBUTION LINE CROSSING

STRINGING METHODOLOGY
 Conductor pulling will be done by utilizing 4 cranes and wooden spreader
 Positioning of cranes on both sides of 33kv live line two at each side with wooden
spreader beem
 Both cranes will hold the wooden spreader beem at the required level and
position
 5th crane will hold the conductor traveler for nylon rope/pilot wire passing
 Fiber wire rope shall be passed from conductor traveler
 Conductor shall be pulled under controlled tension method
 Above same method is repeated for stringing of all phases of circuit I&II.
 After completion of pulling conductor shall be removed from traveler while doing
rough sag.
 WORK METHOD STATEMENT FOR LIVE 33KV
DISTRIBUTION LINE CROSSING

 JOB SAFETY PROCEDURE/SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

 To acquire proper PTW from SEC
 Safe work procedure for the specific activity
 To follow all safety precautions indicated within the issued work
permit
 To notify proper and concerned authorities regarding the
activity to be done
 To check all manpower and equipment for competence and
effectiveness
 To implement the proper use of PPEs
 Conduct tool box meeting before commencing with the activity
 WORK METHOD STATEMENT FOR LIVE 33KV
DISTRIBUTION LINE CROSSING
RISK ASSESMENT WHILE WORKING
ON LIVE OHTL LINE CROSSING
WORK PLACE HAZARD RISK CONTROL

Positioning of cranes Existing Electrocautions 1-Competent crane operators with

at both sides of live 33kv live live line, valid license.
line 33kv for crossing line Damage to 2-Crane itself should be valid fitness
of conductors. material, certificates and load charts.
Tripping of live 3-No liffting operation should be
line done with out the clearance from
SEC.
4-Distance of cranes boom should be
4.5m.
5-Grounding must be provided to
cranes.
 WORK METHOD STATEMENT FOR LIVE
33KV DISTRIBUTION LINE CROSSING
RISK ASSESMENT WHILE WORKING
ON LIVE OHTL LINE CROSSING
WORK PLACE HAZARD RISK CONTROL

Payout/Crossing of Existing Electrocautions 1-Continuous monitoring of

Pilot and Bull Wire 33kv live live line, superviser is required in this activity.
line Damage to 2-All equipment Tensioner,Puller
material, should be grounded.
Tripping of live 3-All lineman should know the
line hazards of activity.
 WORK METHOD STATEMENT FOR LIVE
33KV DISTRIBUTION LINE CROSSING
RISK ASSESMENT WHILE WORKING
ON LIVE OHTL LINE CROSSING
WORK PLACE HAZARD RISK CONTROL

Pulling of Not properly Damage to 1-Wire socks should be proper and in

Conductors and secure wire material, good condition.
OPGW Connection, Tripping of 2-First ad kit must be available.
Existing live live line 3-All lineman should know the
line hazards of activity.
WORK METHOD STATEMENT FOR LIVE
33KV DISTRIBUTION LINE CROSSING
WORK AT HEIGHT RESCUE PLAN
 Pre-planned procedure is designed to be used in the event of a fall from
height
 To inform the HSE manager and get contacted with the nearest emergency
assistance,rescue centers and hospitals.
 To ensure the rescue is carried out in a steady and controlled manner
 To ensure effective communication is maintained at all times
 Carefully monitor the condition of the worker and administer first aid
where necessary
 Contacting the emergency services so that victim person can begin
receiving medical treatment as quickly as possible