CONTRACT No: N-13251

220 kV OHL MODIFICATION WORK AT SHAMKHA

METHOD STATEMENT FOR RECTIFICATION OF TOWER
PLATFORMS

METHOD STATEMENT FOR RECTIFICATION OF TOWER

PLATFORMS

CONTRACT NO. N-13251

220 kV OHL MODIFICATION WORK AT SHAMKHA

CLIENT : TRANSCO

CONSULTANT : LAHMEYER INTERNATIONAL

CONTRACTOR : KEC INTERNATIONAL LTD.

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 CONTRACT No: N-13251
220 kV OHL MODIFICATION WORK AT SHAMKHA
METHOD STATEMENT FOR RECTIFICATION OF TOWER
PLATFORMS

1.0 Specific work Activity and Scope:

Under Contract No. N-13251 (220 kV OHL MODIFICATION WORK AT

SHAMKHA), as a part of list of outstanding items in PAC, rectification of
platforms has to be carried out.

The purpose of this Method Statement is to describe the methodology involved

for platforms rectification works.

2.0 Starting and Completion Date

Rectification works of platforms will be carried out from 15-May-17 up to 30-Jun-

17.

3.0 Terminology :

Ckt : Circuit

Circuit : Electrical System Containing 3 Phases (i.e. R, Y, B)

OHL : Over head Transmission line.

PPE : Personal Protective Equipment

LAP : Limited Access Permit

3.1 Danger

A risk for Human Health, Property & Environmental Damage.

3.2 Danger Notice

A notice of an approved type, convey a warning of the probability of
Danger of approach to either electrical or general hazards. These notices
are also displayed at the limits of safe working areas, calling attention to
the adjacent Dangers.

3.3 General Safety

The provision and maintenance of safe access to and from the place of
work, a safe place of work, a safe working environment, safe methods of
work and the correct use of effective personal protective equipment.

3.4 Supervision
The control and direction exercised by a Competent Person who is
present at the point of work at all times during the progress of the work.

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METHOD STATEMENT FOR RECTIFICATION OF TOWER
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3.5 Working Party

Individuals will be working under the direct supervision of a Competent
Person.

3.6 Competent Person:

A person is having suitable & sufficient technical knowledge & experience
to recognize & avoid danger, use safe method of works & use appropriate
PPE, receives and clears the safety document.

4.0 Roles and Responsibility:

Project Manager:
Overall control and Project Management of all activities at Project level.
Distribution of resources & finance. Review and implement procedure for
meeting statutory and quality requirements. Co-ordination with project co-
coordinators and customer/ consultant/ sub contractors/ sub vendors/ local
statuary bodies at the Project level and shall have the final responsibility on
HSE.

Site Engineer:
For ensuring all the activities are undertaken and constructed as per the
drawings, coordinate for necessary work permits, all approved QC
requirements are met by the construction team and ensure that all necessary
resources are available to meet the schedule targets.

Safety Supervisor:
For ensuring all the activities are undertaken and constructed in a safe
manner as per the TRANSCOs approved Method Statement, Risk
Assessment & HSE Manual.

Site Coordinator
For liaisoning with related authorities for obtaining permission for smooth
functioning of project and facilitate site team.

Site Supervisor and Foreman:

For ensuring that all the works are executed meeting TRANSCOs HSE & QC
requirements, allotment and supervision works to individual groups, conduct
Tool Box Talks, Guide and Monitor the work force for progress, report to the
Site Engineer on regular basis.
Further reference is made to Annexure 1 for Site Responsibilities Chart.

5.0 References to any other interface processes

The following NOC & Work Permits, if required:
M/s TRANSCO, as work in TRANSCO OHL corridor.

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METHOD STATEMENT FOR RECTIFICATION OF TOWER
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6.0 Document requirement, Drawing, Safety Documents:

1. Line route map

2. Line profile drawings
3. TRANSCO safety document (LAP)
4. HSE plan and Quality plan.

7.0 Resources:

7.1 Equipment
Dozer
Vibratory roller
Tipper trailers
4 wheeler &6 wheeler trucks
Mobile water tanker
Shovels
Four wheel pick-up & mini-bus

7.2 Man Power

Foreman -1
Operators and Drivers - 5
Technicians - 8
Surveyor and Aids -4

8.0 Sequence of work for rectification of platforms:

The required platform dimensions shall be checked from profile drawings and
marked.
Additional gatch material shall be put and entire platform surface shall be levelled
by means of shovel and compacted using vibrating roller. Also, area around pile
cap shall be suitably filled up by gatch material and compacted at defined cut-off
level.
Compaction test shall be done at one place for every tower platform.
The final thickness of platform should measure 0.5 meter as per the approved
profile drawing.

9.0 Main Hazards

Hazards identified:

a. Movement of Vehicles including reversing

b. Severe weather conditions
c. Gatch transportation and unloading
d. Gatch and levelling & compaction
e. Crossing the existing tracks/roads
f. Demobilization
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g. Plant and Machinery

h. Handling of all Irrelevant/ Non complying tools/equipment/materials
i. Working near to Existing Live OHL
Further reference is made to Annexure 2 for the identification of hazards and risk
assessment.
10.0 Control Measures:

For the control measures please refer to the task based risk assessment which
is enclosed in Annexure 1.

Specific control measures for the work location include

All drivers and Operators to be fully familiarized about the safety rules.

Tool Box talk to be conducted at site before starting of work.

Regularly check up of vehicles.

Provide high visible jacket to all persons.

Sign boards and demarcation of working area.

11.0 Safety Measures to be Implemented

Standard Personal Protective Equipment will be worn at all time and will include
the following:
1. Safety Helmet
2. High Visibility Jacket
3. Coveralls
4. Safety shoes
5. Safety goggles when required
6. Safety gloves
7. Dust masks when required
8. Ear plugs when required

All drivers and operators will have UAE valid Driving license.

All the machinery should have valid documents & Insurance.

Vehicles and heavy equipments shall be inspected by KECs Safety Supervisor

prior to start of work.

Adequate markers shall be erected wherever required at critical areas with

flags/signboards to indicate the edges of access roads and platforms for the
overall safety of all vehicular movements during the progress of work.

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Vehicular movements at the working areas and access points are to be

controlled properly.

Tool Box talks will be conducted daily and will include topics of relevant activity
and about health, environment & safety. Documents shall be maintained and
issues discussed shall be recorded.

Work area shall be clearly demarcated and barricaded.

First Aid kit shall be provided at site.

During site works, KECs Safety Supervisor shall visit the site regularly.

Good housekeeping shall be maintained at all times.

Safety clearance from overhead lines shall be maintained.

12.0 Emergency Procedures / Contact Details

12.1 Inform Safety Department/ Call Operator Dial 050-615277302-6394886 by

any communication means giving following information:
12.1.1 Nature of incident
12.1.2 Location of incident
12.1.3 Name and employment number
12.2 Shut down all power operated equipments.
12.3 Switch off all electrical equipment / connections before leaving the site.
12.4 Do not try to collect personnel belongings.
12.5 All personnel of affected area (other than those nominated for specific
duties during an emergency) must report to the assembly Area and wait for
further instruction.
12.6 Supervisory staff should remain in the areas till completion of evacuation
to ensure strict adherence of the instruction by Emergency Team.
12.7 All employees shall remain at the assembly Area until further instructions
are given

Procedures to be followed in the event of Traffic Accident:

A. If you are first to arrive on the scene of an accident:

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METHOD STATEMENT FOR RECTIFICATION OF TOWER
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1. Inform Safety Department/ Call Operator Dial 050-9215533/02-6394886 by

any communication means giving following information:
a) Nature of incident
b) Location of incident
c) Name and employment number
2. If safe to do so, turn off the engine of a crashed vehicle.
3. Make the area safe by putting safety cones, warning triangles etc.
4. Park your vehicle safely.
5. Assist any injured.
6. Wait for Emergency Team to arrive.
B. If you are involved in an accident:
1. Inform Safety Department/ Call Operator - Dial 050-9215533, 02/6394886
by any communication means giving following information:
a. Nature of incident
b. Location of incident
c. Name and employment number
2. Remain at the scene of any road accident until police give permission to
go.
3. Wait for Emergency Team to arrive

Note: - Do not handle the casualty if you are not sure/qualified, to avoid further
damage to the injured personnel.

C. Off Site Hazardous Emergency:-

Off site Hazardous emergencies may include the following: -
1. Any off Site fire likely to affect on site operations.
2. Severe weather conditions are likely to affect on site operations.
3. Law enforcement emergency alert.
Employee must report any sighting of severe weather such as heavy winds, Rain
flooding etc. immediately. Please identify the condition, approximate speed and
direction of the weather patterns.

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On Site Equipment:-
Fire Fighting Equipment
Emergency / First Aid Equipment
Emergency Rescue Kit.
D. Emergency Contact Telephone Numbers:-

RELEVANT AUTHORITY

CIVIL DEFENSE (FIRE) 997

TRAFFIC POLICE 999

AMBULANCE 998/999

TELEPHONE ENQUIRY 180/181

MAFRAQ HOSPITAL 02-5011111

KEC INTERNATIONAL LTD.

KEC HEAD OFFICE, ABU DHABI 02-6394886

A.L.N ACHARYULU-PROJECT MANAGER 050-6213208

G.SURESH SITE SUPERVISOR 050-6137402

ANIL KURNE SAFETY 050-6152773

LIST OF FIRST AIDER

ANIL KURNE SAFETY 050-6152773

SURESH 050-6137402

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ANNEXURE: 1- RISK ASSESSMENT Document No.:
TRANSCO Contract No.: N 13251 N13251/PHSEP

220kV OHL MODIFICATION WORK AT SHAMKHA Rev.: 0

Date:09.05.17
ACTIVITIES : RECTIFICATION OF TOWER PLATFORMS
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SN Source of Hazard / Condition that Consequences/ Risk Risk Recommended Control Measures
Hazard/ Aspect develop the Impact Evaluati Level
Activity Hazard on (Risk accepted by applying control measures)
P S (H/M/L)
1 Construction of Vehicle movement Poor Visibility Asset Damage. All drivers should have a valid U.A.E driving license.
Access Road Bad Road condition Personnel injury / fatality.
C 3 M All passengers on board to fasten the seat belts.
and Platforms Poor Vehicle condition Damage to the vehicle Limit the number of passengers to be limited to number of
Blind spots Rollover serviceable seat belts.
Follow the journey management system.
Always engage 4 wheel Drive.
Maintain the tyre pressure as per the requirement.
Mobile phones not to be used while driving.
Night driving is prohibited.
Speed limit in desert should not exceed 80 km/hr.
Always drive with in the speed limit in desert <80 and on
Black top <120.
Flag poles shall be provided in vehicles
All drivers will have mobile phones.
On the roads crossings banks men on either side of road will
be there.
All vehicles and equipments to be fitted with reverse alarm

Severe Weather Poor visibility Injury Work to be stopped at a wind speed above 15 knots.
condition High speed wind Asset Damage
B 4 M In case of poor visibility / sand storm / rain etc job to be
Heavy rain Dehydration stopped.
High temperature A system of convenient interval of work breaks to be
followed for the comfort of the technicians during peak
summer.
Welfare facilities are to be properly available during all along
the period of performing the job.
Ensure shade for adequate rest.
All necessary refreshments are to be provided at the
location & closely supervised by the JP.

Confidential: - formats not to be altered without the permission of approving authority

All old documents should be marked obsolete and destroyed by the HSE Engineer
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ANNEXURE: 1- RISK ASSESSMENT Document No.:
TRANSCO Contract No.: N 13251 N13251/PHSEP

220kV OHL MODIFICATION WORK AT SHAMKHA Rev.: 0

Date:09.05.17
ACTIVITIES : RECTIFICATION OF TOWER PLATFORMS
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SN Source of Hazard / Condition that Consequences/ Risk Risk Recommended Control Measures
Hazard/ Aspect develop the Impact Evaluati Level
Activity Hazard on (Risk accepted by applying control measures)
P S (H/M/L)
Gatch Loading / Unloading Vehicle topple in desert or Traffic rules for Fog /low visibility to be followed.
Transportation Poor condition of gatch road D 2 M Short cut not allowed, only approved crossings to be used.
Lifting equipment Injury or property damage Gatch to be properly covered by appropriate cover/ tarpaulin
(Hiab) while being transported.
Over speeding of ROW procedures /checklists developed and distributed by
Vehicles Transco to be followed while making ROW.
Tyre puncture Identify the route and in case of any O/H line crossing
Exceeding vehicle Transco approval to be taken and safety measures such as
load capacity goal post erection to be done on the crossing points

Filling sand, Gatch Poor condition of Property damage While 1st layer of gatch filling, always maintain safe distance
and Levelling & Vehicles Injury / Fatality
D 3 M for the dump truck from existing flow line.
Compaction Incompetent operators Never start compaction until minimum filling thickness has
Incompetent been met as per the specifications.
supervision Depute banks men.
Underground services Obtain Work Permit prior to work commencement.
Proper supervision of the job by JP
ROW procedures/ checklists developed by Transco to be
followed while making ROW
Sufficient thickness of gatch material, minimum 1m or as per
the specification should be maintained.

Confidential: - formats not to be altered without the permission of approving authority

All old documents should be marked obsolete and destroyed by the HSE Engineer
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ANNEXURE: 1- RISK ASSESSMENT Document No.:
TRANSCO Contract No.: N 13251 N13251/PHSEP

220kV OHL MODIFICATION WORK AT SHAMKHA Rev.: 0

Date:09.05.17
ACTIVITIES : RECTIFICATION OF TOWER PLATFORMS
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SN Source of Hazard / Condition that Consequences/ Risk Risk Recommended Control Measures
Hazard/ Aspect develop the Impact Evaluati Level
Activity Hazard on (Risk accepted by applying control measures)
P S (H/M/L)
Crossing the Blind spot Fatality/ Injury and asset Ultraviolet sun glasses are to be used to prevent stress on
existing Unsafe driving Damage C 4 H the eyes due to hot weather
tracks/roads Lack of proper
signboards Safety helmet, coverall and safety shoe are mandatory.
All road crossing point to be properly drawn and letter
submitted for road crossing well in advance.
Temporary diversion to be made appropriate sign board,
amxi cones, flashing lights, flagman with reflective jackets
etc to be positioned on the diversions.

Demobilization Loading of Injury/Fatality M Check the access for low bed trailer.
Equipments. Property damage
B 4 Maintain safe distance from flow lines, Power lines or any
Waste disposal and Health infection other facilities.
Site Clearing Depute banks man during loading of equipment over low
bed.
ROW procedures / checklists developed and distributed by
Transco to be followed while making ROW
Identify the route and in case of any O/H line crossing
Transco approval to be taken and safety measures such as
goal post erection to be done on the crossing points.

Confidential: - formats not to be altered without the permission of approving authority

All old documents should be marked obsolete and destroyed by the HSE Engineer
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ANNEXURE: 1- RISK ASSESSMENT Document No.:
TRANSCO Contract No.: N 13251 N13251/PHSEP

220kV OHL MODIFICATION WORK AT SHAMKHA Rev.: 0

Date:09.05.17
ACTIVITIES : RECTIFICATION OF TOWER PLATFORMS
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SN Source of Hazard / Condition that Consequences/ Risk Risk Recommended Control Measures
Hazard/ Aspect develop the Impact Evaluati Level
Activity Hazard on (Risk accepted by applying control measures)
P S (H/M/L)
Working / Risk not Electrical shock Personal injury C 3 M Availability of work procedure / instruction at site. Obtain
Crossing near Properly Explosion Fatality, burns, Equipment / work Permit to work as required and follow instruction.
live overhead
lines. identified property damage. Work area should be demarcated using red and white
Incorrect chains/ tapes.
isolation of Provide proper means of equipment, tools, manpower,
conductors. trained / competent personnel to be assigned for the job.
No proper All hazards warnings/signals should be recognized and
2 PPE being obeyed.
used. It is advisable to place notice or play cards giving details of
No proper emergency resuscitation.
lock out tag Procedures in case of electric shock at those locations
out system. where the risk is greater.
Using Proper communication with concerned parties.
inappropriat
e tools.

Confidential: - formats not to be altered without the permission of approving authority

All old documents should be marked obsolete and destroyed by the HSE Engineer
 ANNEXURE - 2

PROJECT : 220kV OHL MODIFICATION WORK AT SHAMKHA

CONTRACT NO. : N - 13251
ACTIVITY : RECTIFICATION OF TOWER PLATFORMS

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES DURING : RECTIFICATION OF TOWER PLATFORMS

A.L.N. ACHARYULU
PROJECT MANAGER
(050 621 3208)

ANIL KURNE
SAFETY MANAGER
(050 6152773)

G. SURESH
SITE SUPERVISOR
(050 6137402)

KOUSIK
SURVEYOR
(055 623 4192)

FOREMAN

ROAD BASE / GATCH MATERIALS COMPACTION CREWS

LEVELLING SHOVEL WITH OPERATOR
TRANSPOTATION VEHICLES WITH