Winter Bulvar Hotel Project

METHOD STATEMENT FOR PABX SYSTEMS TESTING AND

06.05.04.2020 Az1938
COMMISSIONING

Table of Contents

1.0 Purpose

2.0 Scope of Work

3.0 References

4.0 Responsibilities

5.0 Execution of work

6.0 Health, Safety and Environment Requirements

7.0 Attachments:

1.0 PURPOSE

This method statement covers the Guidance of testing & commissioning of PABX System
That includes:
 Local Area PABX
 Management Servers
 IP Telephony system and peripherals

1.01 Purpose of this manual to ensure the methods used for Testing & Commissioning of PABX System
described above are correct, acceptable and in line with the consultant quality system procedures to
achieve the optimum results.

2.0 SCOPE OF WORK

 The PABX System will be Pre-commissioned and Commissioned in accordance with the
approved Method Statement.
 Ensure that all wiring, either temporary or permanent has been tested for continuity prior
toconnection.
 Ensure that installation is carried out as per specification / manufacturer's instructions.
 Ensure that cable terminations are completed in an approved manner.

3.0 REFERENCES

3.1 The Project Specifications

3.2 Approved Shop Drawings
3.3 Material Approval Request
3.4 Manufacturers Recommendations
3.5 Project Health & Safety Plan
 4.0 Responsibilities

4.1 The Contractor’s T&C for Electrical Group has the overall responsibility for the implementation of this
Method of Statement.

4.2 The Contractor’s T&C MEP Coordinator will ensure that the resources are available to carry‐out the
works as per approved drawings, method of statement, and work as scheduled.

4.3 The Contractor’s Site Engineer/Supervisor is responsible to ensure that the work has been carried out as
per approved drawings. Method statements and assist inspection.

4.4 The Contractor’s commissioning technician/s is responsible to ensure that they are abiding the method
of statement to achieve the required data as per equipment schedule and project specification.

4.5 The Contractor Safety Officer will assist in all issues related to the HSE.

5.0 Execution of work

The Testing & Commissioning Manager will individually assess the manpower and tools requirements required
for Testing and Commissioning of Earthling System to meet the schedule. Typically, these will include:

 Commissioning Engineer
 Electrical Foreman

5.01 General

 The following steps are basic for all types of PABX System should be followed at Initial Start-up and after the
Equipment have been installed.
 The PABX System Start-up shall be as per Manufacturer
 Recommendation, done by Test and Commissioning Engineer.
 All necessary work permits shall be approved before commencement of the work.
 Prior to commencement of the work, a tool box meeting shall be held.
 Ensure all installation RFIT’s has been approved.

5.02 Pre-Commissioning

 After installing of PABX System, ensure that all devices and cables installed / Pulled as approved shop drawings and
has not been damaged.
 Ensure Installation is per manufacturer’s instructions.
 All field equipment is installed as per approved shop drawings and has not been damaged.
 Ensure that all PABX devices has been connected to the Earthing network.
 All installation documents and RFIT has been approved and signed off.
 All comments regarding to installation RFIT has been cleared.
 Ensure that all PABX devices tag labeling must be the same as the device test sheet
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METHOD STATEMENT FOR PABX SYSTEMS TESTING AND

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COMMISSIONING

5.03 PABX Cabinet checks

 All the cables are identified and labelled.

 Ensure that cables in the server room, Racks, to the telephone points are to be properly arranged
and dressed.
 Ensure that all PABX have proper tagging schema.
 Ensure that all the cables from telephone points to the IDFs are properly tested and clearly tagged.
 Ensure that PABX is to be done as per approved drawing.
 Ensure that all the Fiber Optical cables IDF rooms to the Main server room are properly terminated,
tested and clearly tagged
 Ensure that all civil works has been completed in all IDFs and Main system room and UPS power is
provided for al rack cabinets.
 Ensure that IP addressing schema covering all the systems working over data network is ready and
approved.
 Ensure that all connections from public services is ready and commissioned in main server
room such as, Internet Connection and public phone lines (ISDN PRI or PSTN)

5.04 Connection Checks

 Check cables connected and terminated in PABX cabinet.

 Check field equipment cables are connected and terminated properly.
 Check connection between edge devices and GPON cabinet is connected and terminated properly
 Check SIP/PRI Line connection
 Check Telephony communication

5.05 Commissioning

After the pre-commissioning, has been completed, the system will be ready for Testing and
Commissioning. The system will be checked for full functionality as per the project specific sequence of
operations.
Each device connected to PABX System will be tested and commissioned after permanent power provided
and the system can be energized. All system will be sequentially tested and commissioned.

1. All network equipment in Main server room and IDFs will be installed as per schematics and ….........
approved drawings and be properly tagged. .
….........
2. All network devices will be configured as per the IP schema and VLAN approved. .
3. Telephone Switchboard system will be installed and configured in Main Server room and properly ….........
tagged. .
4. Phone lines which are to be provided by Service providers will be connected to Ip telephony system ….........
and connection will be verified. .
5.PABX Locall call test. ….........
.
6. Outgoing call tests. ….........
.
7. PBX and front office software integration tests. ….........
.
8. Call redirection, Pick up, grouping etc. operator test. ….........
.
6.0 HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL
6.01 Induction

Prior to commencing work all personnel shall have attended the HSE induction course conducted by Pasha
HSE department. No work shall be undertaken by personnel who have not attended the Project HSE
induction. In all aspects, work is to be carried out in a safe manner and in accordance with AZ-MEP GROUP
approved Health and Safety Plan and in accordance with HSE requirements.

6.02 Personal Protective Equipment

(PPE)
All personnel involved in the T&C will comply with the Project requirements for PPE:
 Work Boots with toe protectors
 Safety Helmet
 Eye Protection with side shields
Additional PPE identified by the task risk assessment shall also be provided. Personnel shall sign and be
responsible for their own items of PPE issued to them and the Engineer shall ensure that his team is
complying with the minimum required PPE and that damaged or defective PPE is replaced or repaired
immediately.

6.03 Tool Box Talk

Prior to the start of commissioning works the manager/engineer responsible for overseeing
the works will hold a tool box talk with all personnel involved to ensure the method of works
follows the approved method statement and also highlight any risks involved with the works.

6.04 Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment & Control:

Hazard identification, risk assessment and control are detailed in the appropriate risk assessment
attached herewith. Hazards may vary as the works progress and shall be re-evaluated. All
personnel undertaking testing & commissioning activates shall be aware of particular location
hazards. Should changes occur during the course of construction which alters the associated risks
then the risk register shall be updated to reflect any additional risk and mitigation measures.
 7.0 Attachments

7.01 Inspection and Testing Plan

7.02 Check List for pre commissioning
7.03 Checklist for testing & commissioning
7.04 Risk Assessment

RISK ASSESSMENT FOR PABX SYSTEMS TESTING AND COMMISSIONING

T Task Step Hazard Details Consequence Details Risk Legal Risk
S P S Rank Current Control Measures Req. P S Rank Additional
Y/N Control

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N Measures
o
1 Work All hazards of Injury to personnel 4 4 H This risk assessment to be discussed periodically at Y 1 4 L Good
organization the general Damage to property daily toolbox talks to all participating. supervision
work Providing discipline to assist in identifying roles &
responsibilities of the workers
Ensure that the process rate is congenial with good
working practices.
Make more of workers skills
Ensure workloads and deadlines are achievable
Ensure good lines of communications
Promote team work
2 PABX SYSTEMS 2.1. Slips, trips Broken bones 3 3 M Floors and walkways should be cleaned routinely Y 1 3 L Steps and
TESTING AND & falls (from (especially in the to ensure that surfaces are kept free of stairs
COMMISSIONING uneven hand, wrist or arm). contaminations. should be
ground, wet Consequences of Spills will have to be cleaned up quickly and particularly
floors, loose such accidents can safely. paid
floor surfaces, be more serious at Housekeeping routines should be established to attention
objects on the steps and stairs. ensure that pedestrian routes are free of trip because
floor, trailing hazards and obstructions. they are
cables) Floors and walkways should be inspected and locations
repaired to keep them in a safe condition (e.g. where slip,
potholes should be repaired as soon as possible). trip and fall
Adequate and appropriate lighting (natural or accident
artificial) is provided at the work area. can occur
Use of signs and PPE more
Information, instruction, training and supervision frequently

2.2.Misuse of Cut, bruise and eye 2 3 M Choose the right tools for the job. Don't use Y 1 3 L Good
hand tools damage “cheats” and avoid pulling old tools from the supervision
waste stream.
Inspect your tools before the job.
 Always wear the right PPE.
Do not modify/alter your tools on your own.
Clean your workspace
Carry and store with sharp points or edges down
and away from the body whenever possible. Use
protective covers.
When using a knife or other sharp tool, push away
from your hands and body.
Never use a knife as a screwdriver.
Do not hold work objects in hand when using a
sharp hand tools
Do not hold an object in the palm of one hand and
press a screwdriver into it; place the object on a
bench or table.
Never hammer with a screwdriver.
Never use a screwdriver with a broken handle,
bent or burred blade, etc.
Do not use pliers as a substitute for hammers or
wrenches.
Inspect the pliers frequently to make certain that
they are free of breaks or cracks.

RISK SCORE CALCULATOR

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 Use The Risk Score Calculator To Determine The Level Of Risk Of Each
Hazard

What would the SEVERITY What is the LIKELIHOOD of an occurrence? Hierarchy of Controls
Of an occurrence be? Severity Almost Very Very
Likely Unlikely Can the hazard be Eliminated or removed from the
Rating Certain Likely Unlikely work place?
Catastrophic
High High High Med Med Can the product or process be substituted for a
Multiple Fatalities / 5 less hazardous
Environmental release with detrimental effects requiring 25 20 15 10 5
external emergency services alternative?
Major High High High Med Low
Major Illness or Injury, disability/ Environmental 4 Can the hazard be engineered away with guards
release with minimal off site impact 20 16 12 8 4 or barriers?
Moderate
Serious but non-permanent injury or ill health Work High High Med Med Low Can Administrative Controls be
days lost/ 3 adopted
On site release requiring environmental emergency plan to be 15 12 9 6 3
i.e. procedures, job rotation etc
activated
Minor
Med Med Med Low Low Can Personal Protective Equipment &
Medical attention needed. No 2 Clothing be worn to safeguard
work restrictions./
Local on-site environmental release treated locally
10 8 6 4 2
against hazards?

Negligible Med Med Low Low Low RISK RATING (Likelihood x

Minor cuts & bruises or sickness/ Nuisance 1 Severity)
release with no adverse impact 5 4 3 2 1
1‐4 LOW RISK (No further action
required)
5‐10 MEDIUM RISK (Procedure to be
available)
11‐25 HIGHRISK(Full time supervision
present)