DOCUMENT TITLE Method Statement & Risk Assessment for Cabinet Replacement at GDU's

TP DOCUMENT NO. TP-GDUS-01163-MST-A4 REVISION A0

HOOKUPS & SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS WORK FOR FIBER OPTIC
PROJECT TITLE
NETWORK PROJECT
CONTRACT NUMBER CO – 475 – 2019

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proper performance of the works in accordance with the
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Note to requester: It is mandatory to complete section 1 to 17 prior to submitting to Tatweer Proponent

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Point (POC)

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1 Project Title
FIBER OPTIC NETWORK PROJECT
Contract or initial Wayleave
2 CO-475-2019
Number
Issue Date
3 15-Aug-2020
DD/MM/YYYY
Insurance Policy No & Expiry
4 EAR 18000190 & Expiry Date: December 31, 2020
date
From
5 Comsip Al A Ali
Company/Contractor
To
6 Digital Canopy / IT
Tatweer Department/Section
Document Title
Method Statement & Risk Assessment for Cabinet
7 Please maintain document title
Replacement at GDU's
when revised
Reason for Issue e.g. Issued for
8 Issued for Approval
review
9 Document Rev No. TP-GDUS-01163-MST-A4 / A0

Reviewers Name Signature Contact No. Code

10 Document Creator KUMARAN Alagar +973 3605 592

11 Contractor HSE Manager JUMA Ali
12 Project Consultant (if any) N/A
Project Client stakeholder)
13 N/A
(if any)
TP Wayleave coordinator
14 N/A
(if any)
15 TP Project Representative
16 TP HSE Representative
17 TP QC Representative
18 TP Facilities Owner
19 TP Construction
20

Any comments shall be addressing though the comments sheet as attached

FOR TATWEER PETROLEUM HSE USE ONLY

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As built
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Method Statement Contents

1. Scope of work:

Electrical Construction works which comprise the cabinet replacement activities at GDU’s and hookup the
existing services to the new cabinet.

2. Contractor details:

Contractor: Comsip

COMSIP Position Telephone

No.

Dinesh Nath Project Manager 39408253

Prejin M P Construction Lead 36055583

Kumaran A Project engineer 36055952

Antony Fideli Network Engineer 33500104

3. Specification and References Documents:

 E.D. Regulations
 British Standards
 I.E.E. Regulations
 Tatweer Standard Engineering Specifications.
 Project Inspection Test Plan
4. Definition/Abbreviations:

Within this document the following definitions shall apply

 HSE-017 Minimum Health, Safety and Environmental Guidelines Rev 6

 HSE-023 Permit to Work System Rev 3A
 HSE-026 Lifting and Rigging Rev 2
 HSE-029 Excavation and Trenching Rev 4
 HSE-032 Scaffolding Operations Rev.1
 HSE-028 Mechanical Isolation and LOTO
 TP Tatweer Petroleum Project oil & gas integrated construction and maintenance services
 IFC Issued for Construction
 RFI Request for inspection
 RA Risk Assessment
 HSE Health, Safety and Environment
 QA/QC Quality Assurance / Quality Control
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 PTW Permit to Work

 NCR Non-Conformance Report
 ITP Inspection Test Plan

5. Health and safety competence:

DESIGNATIO TATWEER
NAME CPR QUALIFICATION CONTACT NO
N ID
HSSE NEBOSH Diploma
Ali Juma 660111802 AS000456 39461659
Manager NEBOSH IGC 123
Taha Ismail 840807970 Safety Officer AS000659 IOSH / GC2 36055638

6. Responsibilities:
 COMSIP will be overall responsible for proper execution methods, reporting, following safe
practices during the entire stage of project.
 The Project Manager (COMSIP) shall be responsible for monitoring and organization of the project.
 Planning Engineer (COMSIP) shall be responsible for the overall project schedule and breakup of
the project schedule, monitoring and reporting the productivity and percentage completion.
 Construction Manager (COMSIP) shall be responsible for overall execution and control of the site
activities, issue of drawings received from Project Manager to site supervisors, control and
maintain the required resources to achieve the targets.
 COMSIP HSE In-charge / Officer shall be responsible for site surveillance, reporting HSE
infractions, recommending corrective action and ensuring compliance with Client- HSE program.
 The Electrical supervisors / Foreman (COMSIP) shall be responsible for the proper and safe
execution of the work, without any damage to the OWNER’s property.
 Performing Authority shall be responsible for performing or supervising work carried out under
permit conditions and remains at the worksite while work is being carried out.
 QC In-charge and Inspector (COMSIP) shall be responsible for performing and ensuring that all the
inspection activities are performed in accordance with the approved Inspection Test Plan.

7. Detailed Work Methodology:

General Requirements
 Ensure necessary work permits for all electrical installation, excavation and other associated works
as per the PTW system of Project Requirement (HSE-23).
 Ensure required down time approval obtained from the relevant operations team prior to the work.
 Ensure that before start of a job activity that Toolbox talk takes places to discuss relevant tasks,
hazards and controls in place related to the work scope.
 Ensure that all the documents and drawings are approved by “TP” prior to commencing installation,
and that the latest revisions of IFC drawings, specifications including approved procedures are
disseminated to concerned personnel who will carry out the work.
 Installation of all electrical works including testing and inspection shall be witnessed by TP in
accordance with the approved ITP.
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 Ensure that all materials which involved construction equipment, support related testing &
measuring apparatus, hand tools etc., are available in the warehouse and comply with the project
specifications and standards. Site handling and identification of all materials and components shall
be in accordance with Project Requirement.
 Check if all materials/equipment upon received and to be transported to the working place are in
good condition/ not damage prior to installation. All materials of doubtful condition on quality shall
be immediately segregated from the job site.
 Over hanging from the trailer/truck body of any material are not allowed. Ensure that all the
materials properly secured during transit.
 Ensure safety barriers are erected at designated work areas with enough warning boards.
Trenching
 The cable route is to be investigated and surveyed. The available drawings shall be studied in
detail and ascertain the position of existing underground utilities using cable locator and using trial
hole survey report.
 Mark the cable trench route as per the approved cable route drawing using WHITE color powder or
similar.
 Mechanical Excavation shall be done with extra care to avoid hitting other assets such as pipelines
and other underground utilities.
 If existing underground facilities are identified Excavation shall be done manually by appropriate
hand tools & once exposed, measures shall be taken to protect from damage.
 The excavated material shall be stacked away from the edge of the trench to provide a walkway
and to avoid excavated soil falling in the trench
 Barricades, Sign Boards etc. should be provided around the excavated area.
 Elevations should be periodically checked to obtain the required depth of excavation.
 Backfilling and compaction shall be commenced after completing all layers of covering of laid
cables by approved back fill material followed by placement of cable protection tiles and inspected
by TP QC.
 After the cable tiles are covered with 200mm of compacted backfill, PVC warning tape shall be laid.
After laying the warming tape the same procedure shall be repeated for backfilling and compaction
till the top of the cable trench.
 Pre-cast concrete cable route markers shall be installed along the route of the direct buried cables,
at duct and joint positions and at all places where the route changes direction, on straight routes,
cable markers shall be installed not exceeding 25 meters.
Foundation, support and Cabinet Installation

 Ensure that the area where the equipment will be installed is surface leveled and has clear access.
 Lifting and rigging should conform to the manual and recommendation and should be in
accordance to its procedure.
 The support structure must be installed as per the approved drawing: starting with the foundation
and the rest of the support structure shall be mounted as per drawing.
 Install the cabinet on the support with proper mounting accessories.
 The cabinet is occupied with passive equipment’s and no grounding or earthing will be provided for
the structure and cabinet.
 After successful completion submit RFI to QC Dept. and get the installation inspection as per ITP.
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Pre-Testing
 Inform to all operations team who are related this work.
 Verify all the 1G existing ring are operational.
Fusion Splicing work steps
 Open the splice enclosure and markdown all the existing fibers.
 Cut all three existing cables (WM28 Tie In, LRVS13 & WM27 Tie In).
 Organize all the three cables inside the cabinet.
 Splice 1-6 fibers from WM28 tie in to WM27 1-6 fibers
 Splice 1-6 fibers from LRVS13 to WM27 7-12 fibers
 Splice 13-18 fibers from LRVS13 to WM28 tie in
 For detailed fusion splicing procedure see the separately attached approved method statement.
Post Testing
 Perform Bidirectional OTDR test between the end to end locations if needed
 Perform Bidirectional LSPM test between the end to end locations if needed
 Verify all the 1G existing ring are operational.
 Inform to all operations team who are related this work.

8. Wayleave Approved Comments:

Not applicable

9. Emergency Procedures:
In the event of an emergency, stop the work and all the workers at the site will go to the nearest assembly
point.
Inform the area owner first (Tatweer) and report the issue. Dial 88883
Comsip shall ensure that the site supervisor, foremen and Safety officer have mobile phones for easy
communications.

10. Welfare Facilities:

Comsip had established a welfare facility in Tatweer field near Tatweer headquarters and Sufficient
transport facilities will be provided for workers from site to welfare facilities.
Additional to above, water coolers and portable resting shelters will be provided to individual working
crews and the shelter would be available 10 m away from excavated area.

11. Equipment and Tools:

Hiab / Man basket /Crane
Water Tanker
Dewatering Pump
Jack Hammer
Air compressor
Hose pipe
Electrical Grinder / Drilling machine
Pickup / Six wheel
Hand tools
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Compactor

12. Site Access & Egress (Including Traffic Plan):

Vehicle access to work site will be followed as per the Tatweer approved designated route. Work area will
be barricaded with signs. Vehicle and equipment access will be restricted and allowed minimum 10 meter
away from the working area.Flag man will be stand by to control Vehicle movements in the working site.
13. Work schedule including QA/QC inspection test plan activities & hours of work:
The work will be executed from 07.00 am to a 17.00 pm, Saturday to Thursday as per the approval and
instructions from TATWEER area owner (Work will extend beyond above mentioned time and on holidays
only in special circumstances with the approval of the TATWEER/ area owner). All activities should be
carried out as per the quality procedure of QC department and ‘TP’ specifications.
All the Inspection & Testing should be carried out as per the approved Inspection Test Plan and values
should be recorded in the Inspection check list.

RFI shall be raised to submit within 24 hours prior to inspection.

14. Safety Control Measures & Precautions:

 The approved risk assessment for the project shall be explained to all personnel involved prior to
start of the job and shall be attached to this method statement once approved. The approved risk
assessment shall be used for conducting daily toolbox talk as well.
 Daily toolbox talk shall be conducted at start of job/change of activity and records shall be
maintained at site.
 For all the work, TP Work permit to be obtained as per TATWEER PTW System.
 TP approved safety officer shall be assigned for the project and shall be monitoring the site
regularly.
 Unwanted materials shall be disposed of regularly to maintain proper housekeeping and tidiness.
 Adequate Personnel protective equipment’s shall be used by all employees at work
 All other safety instructions stipulated by the OWNER shall be strictly adhered to.
 Job watcher shall be present at site all the time (if required).

15. Risk Control Communication:

All workers shall educate and explained in a comprehensible language the method statement and the
related hazard.
16. Waste Management & Environment Plan:
Waste generated on the site will be collected and disposed on the approved location on daily basis.
17. Risk Assessment:
Risk assessment for the activities covered in this Method Statement is attached along with this document
18. Attachment:
 Attachment 1 Risk assessment format

19. Control Measures, the below key recommended safeguards shall be strictly followed:

1. All employees shall have valid Tatweer Badge and security sticker for their vehicles/fleet
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2. Ensure to have applicable safe system of work/permits/certificates from concern authorities prior to
commence the respective job.
3. Ensure performing authority or his delegation must full time present at site for effective site
supervision.
4. Before starting job each day, contractor Supervisor shall conduct Tool Box Talks for safety
awareness on relevant hazard & controls.
5. Safety signs and barricades shall be placed as required & respect the safety sign board & barrier-
“they are there for a reason”
6. All employees involved in the job shall be Competent and enough experienced.
7. Adequate site supervision (Full time Performing Authority) and safety coverage shall be provided
8. Ensure strict compliance of Tatweer Heat Stress Index code and management- HSE -061
9. All the employees shall wear their suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) and personal H2S
monitor at all times at jobsite.
10. Enforcing & practice stop work culture if condition dictate unsafe
11. Maintain the Simultaneous operation & relation with other contractors by Conducting SIMOPS
meeting.
12. No smoking allowed except designated smoking area.
13. Employees are prohibited to come or work at site under the influence of drugs & Alcohol
14. While driving- wearing seat belts are mandatory & use of mobile phones are prohibited while
driving.
15. Adhere to maximum road speed limit – 70 KPH on main road and 50 KPH on interior road
otherwise posted.
16. Ensure all equipment shall be inspected and certified before use including competency of
operators.
17. First aid box and emergency equipment shall be inspected and ensure present of certified first aid
responder to be at working site.
18. All Incidents, near miss shall be report promptly to the supervisor/HSE adviser and to TP control
room on 88 88 3 and HSE department by email To [email protected]
19. Emergency equipment shall be ready for use such as first Aid box, etc...
20. In case of any emergency, proceed to nearest DESIGNATED Safe Assembly Point and follow
instructions of Emergency Response Team
21. The required firefighting equipment shall be inspected and available at work site
22. Respective HSE checklist to be used to ensure the work sites have safe plant/equipment & working
environment
23. Ensure to have approved land Management way leave for its full compliance where & when
required
24. Basic welfare facilities shall be provided for site crews. - Rest shelter. Cool drinking water, portable
toilets, lunch room etc.
25. Standard tools & Equipment shall be used. No home-made tools allowed.
26. Ensure before leaving the work site the area shall be checked for proper house-keeping,
elimination of all possible sources of fire, shutdown of all construction equipment, and proper
storage of tools and tackles etc.
27. Necessary safety measures will be taken while working near the existing facilities. Maintain safe
distance from power lines.
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28. No unauthorized waste disposal -maintain proper waste management

29. Park your vehicle reverse at designated parking area
30. Ensure work at night procedure to be approved and implemented
31. Ensure to train employees on adverse climate; sand storm, fogy day, rainy day and keep record
32. In case of any emergency, proceed to nearest DESIGNATED Safe Assembly Point and follow
instructions of Emergency Response Team.
33. As per work requirement ensure strict adherence to applicable TP HSE procedures listed below but
not limited:
a. HSE-17 Minimum Health, Safety and Environment guidelines
b. HSE- 23 Permit To Work System
c. HSE-26 Lifting and Rigging Operation
d. HSE- 28 and 34 for Mechanical/Electrical Isolation and LOTOs
e. HSE- 20 Driving Safety Procedure
f. HSE 32 001 Scaffolding Operations
g. HSE- 27 Simultaneous Operations
h. HSE- 29 Excavation and Trenching
i. HSE- 46 Waste Management
j. HSE- 61 Heat Stress management
k. HSE- 09 Emergency Response Plan Bridging Document Guidance

20. Other:
Not Applicable
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Note: The following are examples on Hazard and Consequence:

Hazard

WORK PLACE HAZARDS: CHEMICAL HAZARDS: PHYSICAL HAZARDS:

Access/Egress Acid Burn, splash Awkward posture
Adverse weather Asphyxiation Broken glass
 Contact with hot
Electrical hazards Charging chemicals to the system
materials
Electrical shocks Chemical burn, explosion Glaring light
Ergonomic problems Chemical fumes, spillage Infrared emissions
Excessive use of mouse Chemical Splash Ionizing radiations
Extended work hours Cleaning - spillage of Steam Manual lifting/handling
Fire/Explosion Contact with gas, liquids Needle stick
Glaring light Contact with hot materials Non-Ionizing radiations
Hot working environment Corrosive materials Personal noise exposure
Improper storage/stacking Diesel spill Poor lighting
Long exposure to DCS/PC monitors Exposure to H2S UV/IR radiation
Obstruction Exposure to chemical dust Vibrations
Office ergonomics Exposure to dust, fumes, gases Water Leak
Poor housekeeping Exposure to grease Water Spill
Poor lighting Exposure to hydrocarbons
Poor ventilation Exposure to liquid Nitrogen
Restricted working space Exposure to oils
Sharp edges Exposure to welding fumes
Sitting for a long period Flammable materials
Slippery area Leaks
Slips, trips and falls Release of Nitrogen
Static electricity
Traffic routes
Use of office equipment / tools
Working environment

Consequence

Ache/pain May cause irritation to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract Irritation to respiratory system
Back, arm disorders and may cause allergic reaction and breathing Irritation to skin, and respiratory tract
Back, neck pain and injuries difficulties Irritation to the eyes and throat
Burns Major injuries (i.e. amputations, major fractures, Irritation to respiratory system and eyes
Bursting of sludge drain multiple injuries) or health effects (i.e. severely life Irritation to respiratory system, eyes and skin
Cancer shortening disease, occupational illness) Irritation to skin
Carpel Tunnel Syndrome Lower back injury
Causes burns to any area of contact & destructive Lower performance
to upper respiratory tract Nuisances smell
Cold burns Physical injury
Cuts or lacerations Psychological pressure
 Death Redness of skin
Diseases and infections Serious burns
Drowning Serious burns or death
Environmental impact Single or multiple fatalities or permanent disability
Electrical Shock Slips or trips under insufficient lighting
Explosion Sprains and fractures
Eye burns Sprints, cuts or fractures
Eye cataract Stinging eye irritation and nose or throat irritation
Eye irritation Toxic
Eyestrain Unconsciousness
Fatigue/stress Upper limb disorders
Fire Visual discomfort
First aid injury Wrist pain and tense muscles
Fractures Head injury
Frost bite Heat dermatitis
Lost Time/ Non Lost Time injury (i.e. sprains, Heat exhaustion
fracture, cut, lacerations, burns or bruises) or health Heat stress
effect (i.e. deafness or dermatitis) Heat stroke

ATTACHMENT 2 – COMMENT REVIEW SHEET (CRS)

Document Number: Document Review Code:

Document Title:

Contract No. and Revision NO.:

Date: DD-MM-YYYY

Attachments:  YES  NO

Sectio Comment Reviewer Comment Resolution

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