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Contents
1.

Purpose....................................................................................................................................2

2.

Scope........................................................................................................................................2

3.

References................................................................................................................................2

4.

Responsibilities........................................................................................................................2
14.

Site Manager:....................................................................................................................2

24.

Site Engineer:....................................................................................................................2

34.

HSE Manager from PPR:..................................................................................................3

4.

Supervising Engineer:.......................................................................................................3

5.

IMPLEMENTATION..............................................................................................................3
15.

General..............................................................................................................................3

25.

Equipment List..................................................................................................................3

35.

Transport, Storage.............................................................................................................4

45.

Installation.........................................................................................................................4

6.

HSE..........................................................................................................................................5
16.

Personal protective equipment..........................................................................................5

26.

Machinery.........................................................................................................................5

36.

Lifting operations..............................................................................................................5

46.

Access and housekeeping..................................................................................................6

56.

Manual handling...............................................................................................................6

6.

Restriction.........................................................................................................................6

76.

Fire prevention and protection..........................................................................................6

86.

Emergency response..........................................................................................................6

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1. Purpose
Purpose of this method statement is to define the sequence of batteries installation and safe execution of
the job.

2. Scope
The procedure applies for batteries transportation, handling, and installation at all workplaces where these
activities will be performed.

3. References
Project HSE Manual
Drawings and design details

4. Responsibilities
4.1.
4.1.1.
4.1.2.

4.1.3.
4.1.4.
4.1.5.
4.1.6.

4.2.
4.2.1.
4.2.2.
4.2.3.
4.2.4.
4.2.5.
4.2.6.

Site Manager:
SM is the first responsible point to follow this procedure,
In cases when the staff do not apply or do not fulfill requirement of this
procedure SM will do required actions such as to inform people who are
unaware, to supply right material, machinery and equipment and/or to ensure
specific training to improve teams ability.
To revise this procedure if it is necessary.
To assign responsible engineers and foremen, to coordinate all activities
To ensure training, informing and updating people who work to apply this
procedure regardless their position,
To coordinate with PPR.

Site Engineer:
To plan, coordinate and supervise all activities such as storage, lifting,
installation.
To apply this procedure in accordance with all standards and specification which
are mentioned in this document,
To implement all protective measures required in accordance with this
document,
Site engineer shall ensure that pre-work checklist is filled
Site engineer ensure the coordination between other adjacent works are well
organized,
To perform inspections on daily basis, before each shift and after events that
could increase hazards.

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4.2.7.
4.2.8.
4.2.9.
4.2.10.
4.2.11.
4.2.12.
4.2.13.
4.2.14.

4.3.
4.3.1.
4.3.2.
4.3.3.
4.3.4.
4.3.5.
4.3.6.
4.3.7.

4.4.
4.4.1.
4.4.2.
4.4.3.
4.4.4.
4.4.5.

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To identify existing and predictable hazards or working conditions that are

hazardous, unsanitary, or dangerous to employees,
To take prompt corrective measures to eliminate or control hazards and
conditions.
To coordinate with Supervising Engineer from PPR.
To ensure that the staff involved in the activities has read and understand the
method statement.
To brief the staff involved about the healthy and safe performance of all
activities (toolbox talks).
To receive and/or define all standards including this Method Statement,
To obtain all the necessary standards,
To ensure maintenance compliance with this method statement.

HSE Manager from PPR:

To define all HSE procedures to be followed,
Overseeing site activities day-to-day,
To follow with corrective actions of all violations of HSE rules.
To organize for health and safety execution of the job,
To provide and cooperate with the site engineers for toolbox talks.
To ensure that the equipment, tools, PPEs meet the site requirements,
To ensure supervision and compliance with the health and safety provisions of
this document.

Supervising Engineer:
To supervise the activities and to ensure that the job is implemented in
accordance with the design and the provisions of this document,
To provide assistance for the protective measures required in accordance with
this document,
To perform inspections on daily basis,
To identify existing and predictable hazards or working conditions that are
hazardous, unsanitary, or dangerous to employees,
To take prompt corrective measures to eliminate or control hazards and
conditions.

5. IMPLEMENTATION
5.1.

General

Batteries will use for DC Source. According to scope includes transportation, assembling of
racks, putting batteries and interconnections.

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5.2.

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Equipment List

Tool Box
Ferret socket wrench
Crane (while it will be used transportation)

5.3.

Transport, Storage

Transportation of batteries is made when the site is ready. Crane will be used and all necessary
precaution will be taken. Providing pickup to transportation of batteries and accessories from lay
down area to the field. Transportation pickup or crane carriage will have 4m length space. Use
crane and pickup for lifting and carrying batteries and accessories.

5.4.

Installation

Installation will be carried out in accordance with the last approved revision of the installation
projects. Request form for materials will be prepared. Batteries will be transported from lay
down area to site with pickup and crane. Batteries will be fixed safely in the pickup board. At the
working area, Batteries will be placed in a way that will not prevent safe access and egress.
Wooden pallets/supports will be placed to prevent contact with earth and water. Check will be
done for the accessories of batteries and preparation of batteries accessories for montage, boxes
will be opened. The drawings will be checked on the place of installation.
First of all, we will make sure that all cell jars and covers are thoroughly clean and dry. Place the
cells or blocks in position on the rack at the correct spacing which will accommodate the intercell connectors supplied. After the works is done daily, working areas will be cleaned.

6. HSE
6.1.

Personal Protective Equipment

PPE will be provided and used in accordance with the Project HSE Manual. Helmet, safety
glasses, high visibility vest, and safety shoes will be used at all the times. Batteries have acid is
corrosive, then they, who work with batteries, wear protective clothing, shoe cover, gloves
(EN374) and goggles when handling and installing batteries. Rings and metal wrist bands will
never wear when working on batteries. If acid is spilled on the skin, wash immediately with
plenty clean water, and then cover with dry gauze. If acid comes into contact with the eyes flush
with plenty of eye wash. Eye wash will be provided in the battery room.
When the acid spill on the ground, it will be neutralized with the base and cleaned with water.
When work in dusty environment personnel will use dust protective half masks.

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During manual handling all workers have to wear safety gloves and make sure they are
protective against acid.

6.2.

Machinery

All machinery, equipment and tools will be maintained in good working order; will be inspected
regularly and color coded; and will be operated by competent persons. All necessary measures
will be in place in order to prevent environmental pollution. Guards will be in place to protect
workers from moving parts. Electrical tools will be double insulated and grounded connected to
ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI).
All vehicles will have backing warning device. Banks man will guide vehicles
in narrow work places and when reversing. Vehicles will not pass, will not be
positioned or parked close to excavation edges.

6.3.

Lifting Operations

Execution of the lifting operations will comply with the provisions of the
Project HSE Manual.
Cranes will be set on even flat ground. Pads will be used under the outriggers
feet where necessary.
Working limits of the lifting equipment stipulated by the manufacturer will
not be exceeded. All lifting equipment will be stored in closed area away from
wet and direct sunlight.
The slings will be inspected and color-coded. Lifting operation shall be segregated from other
persons on site. All personnel and third parties will be kept out of any area where
they might be struck or crushed by a load or lifting equipment if it swings,
shifts or falls.
Operators of lifting equipment will be able to see the full path of the load or have a signaler with
an appropriate means of communication to guide them. Operator will obey an
emergency stop signal at all times, no matter who gives it. The operator will
not leave the operating controls while the load is suspended.
Taglines will be used all time, it refers to load to be guided and controlled.
Lifting equipment will not be used in the open air where weather conditions could affect the
integrity of the equipment or expose persons to danger. All lifting equipment shall be stored in
closed area away from wet and direct sunlight.

6.4.

Access and Housekeeping

Safe access to the workplace will be provided at all times. Guardrails will be provided at the
edges and openings where risk of fall from 1.5 m presents.
Walkways will be kept clear of trash, debris and other materials to prevent slipping and tripping.
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Manual Handling

Where manual handling cannot be avoided tasks will be designed to minimize the
weight, range of motion, and frequency of the activity. During manual handling all
workers have to wear safety gloves. The distance between the person and the object
being handled will be as small as possible. Employees will use good manual handling
techniques for lifting, pulling or pushing. Material handling equipment will be easy
to move, with handles that can be easily grasped in an upright posture. Heavy objects
will be stored at waist level.

6.6.

Restriction

No food or beverages to be consumed at jobsite

No smoking
No work without permit

6.7.

Fire Protection

Fire extinguisher will present on working area.

6.8.

Emergency Response

In order to minimize the consequences and to provide adequate response in case of emergency
the involved staff will receive training in accordance with the Procedure for emergencies.

Contact persons in case of emergency:

In case of emergency call: 0530 568 11 70
0530 568 11 66
Site Manager: 0530 237 08 54
HSE: 0507 762 69 64
List of attachments:
1. List of the staff involved in the job
2. Toolbox attendance sheet
3. Risk Assessment

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