SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT

CABLE PULLING

TASK: Relocation Overhead and Underground Assets – Cable Pulling SITE: NorthWest TransitWay Project JOB NO: SY0064

CONDUCTED AT: Sunnyholt Rd Blacktown DATE: 15/9/05

INVOLVED PERSONNEL INVOLVED PERSONNEL
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Alan Leitch 0401 331 735 Project Manager Matt Cochrane None Electrical Technician

Paul Hughes 0428 255 818 Site Supervisor

Alan Walker 0429 846 581 Electrical Technician

PERSON/S
JOB PROCEDURE Risk
No. POSSIBLE HAZARDS or CONSEQUENCES AGREED SAFETY CONTROLS RESPONSIBLE FOR
(In Sequential Steps) Level COMPLIANCE
Site Supervisor &
Customer Site Induction,
Operative
Injuries to Persons and damage to plant Site Supervisor &
1. Initial Site Establishment
and/or equipment.
2 ELH Road & Bridge ConstructionInduction
Operative
Implementation of Safety Management Plan
Site Supervisor &
Collisions with public vehicles near entry to 1 Traffic Controller to control entry. Operative
site area.

Consult with Customer/Site Controller re

Delivery & unloading of
2. equipment
arrival time and position.
Offloading at numerous points, collisions with Flashing beacons and beepers on vehicles.
2
construction plant/ vehicles on site. Escort Vehicle.
Adhere to traffic rules.
Maintain low speed to minimise dust.

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PERSON/S
JOB PROCEDURE Risk
No. POSSIBLE HAZARDS or CONSEQUENCES AGREED SAFETY CONTROLS RESPONSIBLE FOR
(In Sequential Steps) Level COMPLIANCE

Park clear of any existing overheads, outside

Electrocution, contact with existing overheads. 1
of 10 metre radius exclusion zone.

Unstable ground, load falls, manual handling. 2 Prior establishment of laydown area for pipes.

Site Supervisor &

Follow Puller Unit Operating Instructions Operative
Rope fleet angle incorrect See reeving sketch
2
Machine not level Unit levelling
3. Position Bomag Puller
Anchor equipment to counter line pull tension

Park clear of any existing overheads, outside

Electrocution, contact with existing overheads. 1
of 10 metre radius exclusion zone.
Site Supervisor &
Align cable reel and stand Operative
Cable fleet angle incorrect
2
Unit levelling
Machine not level
4. Position Cable Reel Anchor equipment to counter line pull tension

Park clear of any existing overheads, outside

Electrocution, contact with existing overheads. 1
of 10 metre radius exclusion zone.
Site Supervisor &
Rotating Machinery PPE, gloves, hard hat, safety boots, Operative
5. Pulling cables Strains/lifting/trip/catch points, 2 SWP-0604 Install U/ground Cables/Conduits
Manual handling/cuts/abrasions on Poles

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PERSON/S
JOB PROCEDURE Risk
No. POSSIBLE HAZARDS or CONSEQUENCES AGREED SAFETY CONTROLS RESPONSIBLE FOR
(In Sequential Steps) Level COMPLIANCE

Set the maximum line pull (20kN) to 1.3.6

Exceed pulling tension of cable 1
Operating Instructions

Cable twisting 1 Install pulling swivels

Cable Jamming 2
Position at suitable locations to monitor

All person associated with the puller operation

Incorrect operation of puller 1 to have read and understood the “Operating
Instructions”

Move controls to neutral and check line for

Machine stalls 1
fouling.

Hydraulic oil temperature of puller exceeds

2
800C Stop the equipment and investigate the cause

Site Supervisor &

PPE, Harness, Hard Hat, Safety Boots, Operative
Electrocution Insulated Gloves, Observer.
1
FORM047
6. Test conductors. SWP-0603 Cable Terminations

Site Supervisor &

1 Seal cable ends with heat shrink seals Operative
Moisture entry into cable

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PERSON/S
JOB PROCEDURE Risk
No. POSSIBLE HAZARDS or CONSEQUENCES AGREED SAFETY CONTROLS RESPONSIBLE FOR
(In Sequential Steps) Level COMPLIANCE
Site Supervisor &
Operative

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RELEVANT LEGISLATION/STANDARDS/CODES OF PRACTICE SPECIALISED TRAINING REQUIRED

(Refer to the Requirements when completing SWMS) (Detail here all the Training Required by Personnel)
W/Cover Code of Practice Excavation Work Cover Licences-Green Card

OH&S Regulation Motor Vehicle Licences

Energy Provider – Network Standards Site Inductions

Site Specific Inductions

Work Cover Tickets for Machinery operator

Traffic Control/Management

PLANT/EQUIPMENT INVOLVED MAINTENANCE CHECKS

(List all Major Items) (Detail Systems Used for Plant/Equipment Servicing & Maintenance)
Light Truck SF-093 Vehicle/Plant Inspection Checklist

Cable Pulling WInch

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QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE of RESPONSIBLE PERSONNEL

(All of the Following were Consulted in the Development of this SWMS)

Name Qualifications Workcover Certificate Class & No. Workcover Green Card No.

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Work Cover NSW National OH&S Certificate Classes

C1 – Mobile Crane up to 100T C2 – Mobile Crane up to 20 T C6 – Mobile Crane up to 60T
DG – Dogging RA – Rigging Advanced RI – Rigging Intermediate RB – Rigging Basic
SA – Scaffolding Advanced SI – Scaffolding Intermediate SB – Scaffolding Basic WP – Elevated Work Platforms LF – Forklift Trucks

Boilermaker – Trade qualified metal fabricator Lineworker -- Trade Qualified Line worker
Electrician -- Trade Qualified Electrical

THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE TOOLBOXED, AGREED UPON AND SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES/CONTRACTORS INVOLVED IN THE JOB PRIOR TO THE
COMMENCMENT OF ANY WORK
(A Copy of the Tool Box Meeting is to be Forwarded to the Principal Contractor for Filing)

Comments: All Personnel Tool Boxed on the Job MUST Sign Below. Supervisor Must Sign and Date this Area on Completion of the Tool Box Meeting.

Supervisor: Signed: Date:

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ALL RISK ASSESSMENT FORMS ARE TO BE RETURNED TO THE RELEVANT SUPERVISOR FOR FILING!

All Personnel Listed & Signed Below have been Tool Boxed to the Tasks Described and Fully Understand And Agree to Comply with the Controls

Name (Please Print) Signature Name (Please Print) Signature Name (Please Print) Signature

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IF IN DOUBT ASK – YOUR SUPERVISOR!

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