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INDEX

1.0 INTRODUCTION 3

2.0 PREPARATION OF WORK 4

3.0 METHOD OF WORK 4

4.0 JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS 6

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1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Purpose of Method Statement

This method is for Pre-Commissioning of Low Voltage & Control Cables to

Switchgear, Panel Boards, Site Equipments, Junction Boxes … in accordance with
contract specifications, related manufacturers' installation procedures.

1.2 Scope of Work:

Pre-Commissioning of Low Voltage & Control Cables in accordance with

international standards, contract drawings, related contract detailed drawings and
specifications.

1.3 Related Documents:

 IEC 60502 , IEC 60085

 Specifications for pre-commissioning work

1.4 Equipment:

 Megger 500 / 1000 Volts.

1.5 Safety

All operation involved in the execution of works will be done in accordance with
Health, Safety and Environmental Manual

The safety officers, supervisors and Foremen will be responsible for ensuring the
safe implementation of the work.
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2 PREPARATION OF WORK:

- The Preparation of work which would be ensured before work commencement is

such as but not limited to the follows:

2.1 Ref. to the Equipment drawings for specified cable termination work.
2.2 Ref. to Manufacturers' data sheets and installation recommendation.
2.3 Material & tools preparations and mobilization to work area.
2.4 Review the validity of the test equipments calibration certificate.
2.5 Area QC engineer will explain the work steps to the qualified test crew.
2.6 Review and ensure the safety precautions with the safety representative.
2.7 Commence with work under supervision of test crew supervisor.

3 METHOD OF WORK:

Following the above mentioned contract specifications and detailed drawings; the
method of work will be as follows:

Visual Inspection
 Check cable mechanical connections

 Check that cable color codes conform to project specifications and/or national
standards

 Verify cable tags / numbers

Electrical Testing
 For each test, record the testing instrument make / model and serial number.

 Perform insulation-resistance test (megger) on each conductor with respect to

earth and adjacent conductors. For 0.6/1kV cables, an applied voltage of 1,000
Vdc for 1 minute is appropriate, with acceptance levels of 100 MΩ for new
cables and 1 MΩ for aged cables.
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 Perform continuity (point-to-point) tests to ensure proper cable connection and
continuity. Where applicable, perform continuity tests on each phase to neutral
and each phase to phase and record the readings in Ohms.

4 JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS

4.1 The job safety analysis (JSA) is a step by step review of a specific job
with the aim to identify the potential hazards associated with each
step of the job and then eliminate, reduce or control the hazards
before the start of the work.

4.2 The JSA will be conducted to ensure that work does not start without
testing the risk assessment through evaluation by the supervisors and
employees who will be involved in the work, at the workface and
immediately prior to commencing work.

4.3 All PPE's shall be used like helmet, goggles, safety footwear, gloves
and safety harness if required.

4.4 All manpower, who are involved in the installation activities shall be
informed of the hazards and risk factors through tool box meetings
prior starting any activity.

4.5 During the installation all electrical equipment shall be properly

earthed, color coded and inspected as per CONTRACTOR
requirements.

4..6 There shall be ongoing housekeeping activities undertaken by Accurate to

ensure that all work areas are clean and tidy.

4.7 A HSE has to be carried out:

4.7.1 Every time critical new work is identified.

4.7.2 At any time when a job requires major procedure modifications.

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4.7.3 If there are any significant changes from previous HSE that could
affect the validity of the HSE I.e. changes in weather conditions,
changes in material, equipment, etc.

4.8 HSE steps:

4.8.1 Break job into observable steps.

4.8.2 Identify for each step the potential hazard and potential
accident causes.

4.8.3 Specify control measures for each potential hazard/accident

cause specified.

4.8.4 Supervisor reviews all of the above with workers who are
expected to contribute their own suggestions for ensuring that
work can be conducted safely.

4.8.5 One member of the crew writes up the HSE report.