Wednesday 15 November 2017

METHOD STATEMENT FOR INSTRUMENT & POWER CABLE PULLING

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.    PURPOSE

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2.    SCOPE

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3.    REFERENCES

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4.    DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

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5.    GENERAL

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5.1.        PERSONNEL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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5.2.        QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAININGS

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5.3.        EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS

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5.4.        MATERIAL RECEIVING, STORAGE & INSPECTION

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6.    SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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7.    GENERAL INSTALLATION

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7.1.        CABLE PULLING CONSIDERATIONS

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7.2.        DIRECT BURIED/TRENCH CABLE PULLING CONSIDERATIONS

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7.3.        CABLE PULLING IN CABLE TRAY CONSIDERATIONS

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7.4.        CABLE PULLING IN CONDUITS CONSIDERATIONS

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7.5.        PROTECTION OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

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7.6.        EXPLOSION PROTECTION

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8.    PROCEDURE

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8.1.        CABLE PULLING INSTALLATION

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8.2.        STORAGE AND HANDLING FIGURES

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9.    QUALITY ASSURANCE AND TESTING

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10.  ATTACHMENTS

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1.    PURPOSE

The purpose of this method statement is to provide guideline for laying and pulling of cables shall carry out in a neat, efficient and skillful manner, assuring satisfactory results. The work shall be in accordance with the requirements of the project specifications, standards, and shall fulfill their true intent and meaning.



This method statement covers the methodology for laying and pulling of cables in Luberef Yanbu Expansion project.
These guidelines and information describes laying and pulling techniques and different requirements to be adhered during the course of execution for laying and pulling of cables, to get a satisfactory result and in accordance with established safety practices. It does not intend to cover all details and variations in laying and pulling of cables nor provide for every possible installation contingency.


3.    REFERENCES

a)    Project Scope of Works
b)    Project Technical Specification
c)    Applicable Saudi ARAMCO standards.
d)    Issued for Construction drawings
e)    Cable Schedule


4.    DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATION

a)    SAES
b)    SATIP
c)    SAIC
d)    NEC
e)    IEC
f)     RFI
g)    MRR
h)    ITP
i)      COMPANY
j)      CONTRACTOR
k)    SUBCONTRACTOR
Saudi Aramco Engineering Standard
Saudi Aramco Technical Inspection Procedure
Saudi Aramco Inspection Checklist
National Electrical Code
International Electro-Technical Commission
Request for Inspection
Material Receiving Report
Inspection and Test Plan
Luberef or its designated Representative
Samsung Engineering Const. Ltd.
Any Individual or Corporation under contract to the CONTRACTOR who perform the entire and/or some portion of the work or services on a project which the CONTRACTOR has agreed upon.






5.1.        PERSONNEL, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
a)    Instrumentation Manager
i)      Manager will be coordinating with concerned personnel at site, plan the daily work schedule, allocate the job to concerned supervisors, and controlling the installation works in all the areas.
b)    Instrument Supervisor
i)      Supervisor is responsible and ensuring that the works are carried out according to the Contract Specifications and approved Method Statement.
ii)     Provide all necessary information and distribute responsibilities to his construction team.
iii)    Monitor the progress of work in relation with the work program and to report to the Manager.
iv)   Coordinate with Safety Officer and to ensure that the works are carried out in safe practicing methods.
c)    Quality Control Manager
i)      Responsible for the implementation of all required quality control activities such as test and inspection for this particular job and keeps record of its necessary documentation.
d)    Quality Control Inspector
i)     Inspect the work to comply according to contract drawings and Company standards.
e)    Safety Supervisor
i)      Make sure that all safety measures are complied before starting the work.
ii)     Provide safety instructions to the workers.
iii)    Ensure the implementation of all the safety measures in accordance with the HSE plan and everybody aware of it for its proper implementation.
iv)   Ensure all the implemented safety measures are adequate to maintain the safe working on the site.
v)    Inspect all the site activities and train the persons to prevent accidents and its proper reporting to the project manager and the client.

5.2.        QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAININGS
a)    Supervisors & Inspectors must be eligible and competent for the job.
b)    Workers must able to understand his work and require trade certificates if necessary.
c)    Conduct trainings regularly to maintained safety and good workmanship.

5.3.        EQUIPMENTS AND TOOLS
a)    Cable hand shear, Hydraulic shear, Cable hauling winch
b)    Cable roller (straight and bend)
c)    Cable drum support stand
d)    Hand Tools, Tape (Masking and Clear type) and Marker pen
e)    Mobile Crane, Boom truck, Forklift
f)     Fish tape, cable basket, wire basket, rope
g)    Appropriate safety equipment
5.4.        MATERIAL RECEIVING, STORAGE & INSPECTION
a)    Upon receipt of the material, it shall be inspected with respect to project specification, approved construction drawings, data sheets and delivery note. Be sure to note and report any damage on the MRR documents.
b)    Do not allow the drums to drop from the delivery truck during the unloading process. When a forklift is used, the forks must support both drum flanges. Drums can be hoisted by lifting on a metal shaft of sufficient size and strength placed through the center hole of the drum. Handling equipment must not come in contact with the cable.
c)    Cable drums shall only be rolled in the direction shown, or in the direction opposite to the direction that the cable is wrapped on the drum. Rolling drums in the wrong direction can cause the cable to loosen on the drum, which may cause problems during cable dedruming or installation.
d)    Do not allow drums to roll uncontrolled as they may roll into objects, damaging the cable or causing personal injury. When rolling drums down inclines, the incline shall be as gradual as possible, and control of the drum must be maintained.
e)    Use care when choosing a location for cable storage. The temperature of the storage location shall be -10°C or higher. Cable drums shall be stored indoors on a dry surface or, if stored outdoors, placed on suitable dunnage of sufficient size to support the drum weight without sinking or allowing the drums to come in contact with moisture. Drums stored outside (prior to and after installation) shall be covered with weatherproof material to protect drums and cable from sunlight and moisture, and cable ends must be kept sealed and shall remain fastened to the drum flange to prevent them from laying on the ground.
f)     Store drums on their flanges, properly chocked to prevent rolling. Be sure to allow enough room between drums to allow access to the drums for removal. Note: Perform Insulation Resistance and Continuity Test prior to transfer of cable drum in Construction site.
g)    Refer to ‘8.2. Storage and Handling Figures’ for proper handling of cable and cable drums.


6.    SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
a)    Conformity and execution in accordance with field Safety Management Plan.
b)    Safety management during work (Worker Personnel Protective Equipment and temporary safety structure establishment / operation).
c)    Regarding to safety all relevant JHA (Job Hazard Analysis) will be submitted separately.
d)    Toolbox talk shall be conducted daily prior to work start Permit to Work (PTW) must be obtained and available at the work location.
e)    Safety Supervisor / Officer to ensure that all working flat forms shall be safe and in good condition.
f)     Safety Supervisor / Officer shall carry out the safety site inspections to ensure that safety requirements laid in the safe work plan are being followed during and after the work.
g)    CONTRACTOR/SUBCONTRACTOR shall provide safety equipments as necessary according to an evaluation of expected needs during construction. This applies to temporary fire extinguishers first aid equipments, stretcher, etc.
h)    Authorized personnel shall inspect all equipments and electrical tools prior to commence any Work and shall be inspected & tag by safety personnel to ensure their safe worthiness at work. The inspection reports shall be kept for record.
i)      Workers shall ensure that before leaving their working places, it must be clean, tidy and free from rubbish.
j)      Working at heights (if necessary)
i.      Full body harness with two lanyards must be issued for all workers working on 1.8 meters and above and 100% tied off shall be strictly implemented.
ii.     CONTRACTOR/SUBCONTRACTOR Work at Height training must be completed by the involve workers prior to mobilization to the site.
iii.    Install / erect proper scaffolds / ladders wherever required for safe installation practices.
iv.   The Scaffolding inspector shall inspect, certify and tag the erected scaffolding platform before use.
v.    Tools and materials must be secured and tied properly when using and lifting on height respectively.
vi.   When using mobile elevated working platform, ensure it is in good working condition, free of defect and with valid third party inspection certificate. Working area shall be barricaded and warning signs must be posted.


7.    GENERAL INSTALLATION
Typical installation of power and wiring systems for instrumentation shall be in accordance with SAES-J-902, approved construction drawing, and site condition unless otherwise supplemented by this procedure.

7.1.        CABLE PULLING CONSIDERATIONS
a)    Ensure that a worksite location has been released and ready for safe work execution.
b)    Check availability of all approved Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings, cable list and schedules.
c)    Before starting cable-laying work, cable route/size/depth of the cable trench shall be checked, cable rollers and cable drum stand/jack shall be available as well. Ensure that the cable drum stands/jacks can sustain the load/cable drum.
d)    Cable drum shall be placed at suitable place so that its placement shall not disturb the other activities.
e)    Cable rollers to be installed as required. Maintain the minimum cable-bending radius during pulling is as per the standards or manufacturer's recommendation.
f)     Cables emerging from below ground shall be protected by nonmetallic protective sleeve.
g)    All cable ties used in the field shall be 'nylon coated SUS material.
h)    All cable ties used inside of enclosures and buildings (i.e., field junction boxes, marshaling cabinets, control rooms, and PIBs) shall be weather resistant nylon cable ties.

7.2.        DIRECT BURIED/TRENCH CABLE PULLING CONSIDERATIONS
a)    Complete installation of cable trench (coordination to Civil contractor)
b)    Voltage level of cables were identified, cable schedule as per Project Specification.
c)    Verify that the cable pulling rollers are placed at appropriate intervals and at offsets.
d)    Cables are not being pulled over sharp or abrasive edges / put protection.
e)    Do not pull cable with excessive tension / force.

7.3.        CABLE PULLING IN CABLE TRAY CONSIDERATIONS
a)    Cable trays are inspected free from sharp edges and burrs that could damage the cable.
b)    Cable trays were properly and completely supported.
c)    Identification of cable tray was cables are to be placed in reference to voltage level.
d)    Place the cable pulling rollers at three (3) meter interval and secure them on the tray.
e)    Larger cables will usually require a basket grip and/or pulling eye attach to the leading end of the cables metallic conductor(s).
f)     Avoid excessive pulling.
g)    Cables shall be fastened every Five hundred (500) millimeter on vertical trays and One thousand (1000) millimeter on horizontal trays using cable ties.

7.4.        CABLE PULLING IN CONDUITS CONSIDERATIONS
a)    Complete installation of cable duct/conduit.
b)    Verify that sharp edges on cut lengths are smoothened.
c)    Voltage level of cables were identified, cable schedule as per specification.
d)    Cables are not being pulled over sharp or abrasive edges.
e)    Do not pull cable with excessive tension/force.
f)     Protection of cable insulation at pulling location (sleeve, pull box, stub-up, bends, etc.)
           7.5       CABLE PULLING PROCEDURE IN CONCRETE SLAB REMOVEL
                                    CONSIDERATION.
a)Ensure that a worksite location has been released and ready for safe
Work execution.
b)




7.5.        PROTECTION OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS
a)    During the installation, equipments shall be protected from water, moisture, dust, falling objects and other adverse effects.

7.6.        EXPLOSION PROTECTION
a)    Within explosion-hazardous areas, only equipment approved for such application shall be used.
b)    A hazardous area classification shown in the drawing, apart from the hazardous areas, the safety distances required shall serve as a basis.
c)    The area classification, and thus selection of the equipment, depends on the gases and vapors occurring in the hazardous areas.

         






8.    PROCEDURE

8.1.        CABLE PULLING INSTALLATION
a)    Field supervisor shall organize the cable-pulling plan, lifting method to be used (by boom truck, crane or forklift), number of required persons and location of cable drum.
b)    Larger cables will usually require a basket grip and/or pulling eye to be attached to the leading end of the cables metallic conductor(s). Where pulling attachments are used on the conductors, cover them with rubber-like or plastic tapes to prevent scoring of the cable trays and installation sheaves during a conductor pull.
c)    Cable drum will generally be placed on drum jacks with an axle of sufficient size and strength to allow the drum to turn freely with a minimum of friction.
d)    Communications shall be established between the pulling end of the run and the drum end of the run.
e)    Be sure to have adequate personnel available at the drum end to aid in feeding the cable, watching to prevent cables from being crossed and for drum braking if necessary.
f)     Cables may be pulled by hand with operatives placed at frequent intervals to support the cables and avoid excessive tension. Where cables are not supported at frequent intervals by operatives, then they must be supported by cable rollers and placed at suitable intervals to avoid contact of cable sheath with abrasive surfaces.
g)    The cable shall be pulled by hand at a constant speed during the pull.
h)    At smaller conduit size, “Pull by fish tape” is common method in pulling cables. Fish tapes breaks free of the wire during pull because of improper method. Fish tapes shall not be jammed through the wire way, this put kinks in the tape and make difficult for wire to be pulled.
i)      Cable pulling lubricant (pulling compound) shall be applied during cable pulling inside conduits. In duct banks care shall be taken to protect the cables already pulled by means of temporarily inserted half cut PVC pipes or by means of rubber sheets placed above cables already pulled.
j)      Ensure that the cables are installed on the correct level of ladder rack in accordance with the cable pull-sheet. Where cables are routed through ducts, an approved commercial lubricant or appropriate cable protection to be provide compatible with the cable sheath. Pulling ropes are provide in each PVC duct.
k)    Cable shall not be pulled bends excessively; Care shall be taken to avoid any scratches on the cable sheath while pulling cables.
l)      Do not allow the cables to drop in the cable tray as this may damage the cable and/or the cable tray.
m)  Extra care shall be taken when pulling cables to avoid loops. If a loop shall occur under no circumstances, attempt be made to remove the loop by tensioning the cable, the loop shall be removed by carefully coiling to the nearest end.
n)    Unwind the cable from the drum to secure the required extra length to reach the panel and coil it on the tarpaulin.
o)    When the cable reaches end of trench at the equipment location, allow two (2) meters of extra length of cable fro dressing and termination requirements.
p)    Cutting cables must be done with appropriate tools such as hydraulic shears, hand shears, cable cutter or hacksaw (measure the required length before cutting).
q)    Immediately after a cable has been laid and cut temporary protection cover shall be made on the ends to avoid moisture absorption to the cable strands and temporary identification label shall be made at each end, the identification shall be as on the cable pull schedule. Final label or identification will have to be installed after termination is completed.
Note: For underground cable, Insulation Resistance and Continuity test is recommended prior to backfilling.
r)     Each cable shall be dresses to provide at right installation along its entire length. Once, all cables have been laid on a route level; dress the cables, removing all temporary tie wraps and securing with permanent tie wraps/clamps on all vertical cable risers.
s)    Mark-up / as-Built drawings for any changes made. Clean the area after completing cable pulling, cable tagging were installed.

8.2.        STORAGE AND HANDLING FIGURES:
a)    Figure A.              Transportation

i.      Do Not Drop Cables from Vehicle


ii)    Secure Drums Adequately Before Transportation



b)    Figure B.              Handling and Storage

i.      Correct Drum Storage                                                                                 Incorrect Drum Storage

The drum shall be stood upright, using wedges in the heels of the flanges.
This type of storage is not recommended.



ii.    Drum storage view from the top

The drums shall be aligned as shown.











iii.   Manual Handling Of Drums
Cable drums shall be rolled for short distances over flat, solid ground in the direction indicated by the arrow on the flange (see figure below), having regard to:
ü  The mass of the drum
ü  The method and direction of rolling
ü  The condition of floor/ground including slopes
ü  The risk assessment
ü  Particular care shall be taken when drums are full of cable

NOTE: Wooden drums frequently have an arrow marked on their flanges to indicate that cable is to be wound on to them and the direction in which the drum is to be rolled.


iv.   Lifting By Crane


v.    Lifting by Fork lift

It is important that drums are correctly position on the forks.


vi.   Unwinding cable

Cable shall be unwound as shown.           
Cable shall be unwound in this way.
NOTE: The arrow on the drum flange does not indicate direction of unwinding.


c)    Figure C.              Coiling at Ground

i.      Do Not Attempt “Coiling” Of Cable on the Ground




ii.    On the Ground Cable Can Be Flaked In A Figure Of Eight Formation

A




B
C
D

NOTE: “R” minimum permissible bending radius of cable.


9.    QUALITY ASSURANCE AND TESTING
a)    A Quality Assurance System shall be operated conforming to related Standards, Specifications and Procedures.
b)    Controls and checks shall be established and documented Manufacturer’s recommendation for products and materials that used needs special attention.
c)    Inspections and tests shall be carried out in accordance with the approved ITP and procedures and in accordance with the project specification.
d)    Request for Inspection (RFI) and material testing to be raised as per procedures.
e)    The inspection result shall be documented on the related reports/checklist.


10.  ATTACHMENTS
Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
Activity
Potential Hazards
Preventive Measures
Apply for permit to work
1)    Permit inadequate
2)    Non compliance to permit
3)    Lack of understanding of Permit
1)    Strict compliance to the PTW procedure and requirements will visible in the work area.
2)    The permit issuer and receiver prior to the issuance and acceptance of the PTW should conduct work area inspection.
Offloading of cable drums at site
1)    Sub standard working practice
1)    Wear correct PPE at all times.
2)    Ensure that there are enough personnel to unloading & ensure correct lifting technique.
3)    Chock cable drums.
Preparing to Pull cables
1)    Unauthorized personnel
2)    Abrasive / sharp edges
1)    Barricade the working area
2)    When pulling the cable ensure the route to be taken is free from sharp edges and abrasive surfaces.
Lift cable drums using jacks
1)    Uncontrolled movement of cable drum
2)    Sub standard jacks
3)    Un even surface
1)    Chock cable drum or even surface
2)    Inspect cable jack prior to use and ensure they are in good order.
3)    Ensure the cable drum and cable jacks are position in even surface.
Positioning of personnel
1)    Excessive drum speed during manual transfer.
2)    Incorrect positioned of personnel.
3)    Personnel not secured
1)    Position one person to control the drum speed.
2)    Only one person seated per length of cable racks.
3)    No person is allowed to walk in cable racks.
4)    All personnel to wear double land yard safety harness and both land yards are securely fasten.
Cable Pulling
1)    Twist and Kinks
1)    When unrolling cable from drum take care to prevent cable from developing twists and kinks.
2)    Do not pull cable which has twists or kinks in it.
3)    First remove any twists or kinks.
4)    Ensure the cable end is properly controlled to prevent “whip lash” as the drum draws empty.
Hoisting cable end to cable
1)    Sub standard sock and rope
1)    Rope and sock must be inspected for flaws prior to use.
2)    Damaged rope and sock must be marked as such and removed from site.
Personnel handling cable
1)    Hand / Finger injuries.
2)    Injury to back
1)    All personnel to wear gloves.
2)    Pick up and hold cable correctly, bent knees and hold cable close to body.
3)    Foreman to ensure enough personnel are available for the task.
Secure cable to cable rack
1)    Cable not properly secured to cable rack
2)    Use prescribed securing method and material to secure from cable to cable rack.
Housekeeping
1)    Tripping Hazard
1)    Access shall be free of equipment materials that would create a tripping hazard for personnel using the access.
2)    Receptacles for waste shall be provide at site and regular clean-ups shall be conducted

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