Construction, Completion, Furnishing and Maintenance for

Kuwait International Airport New Passenger Terminal

(Terminal II)
Method Statement
Medium Voltage Switchgear
CPB & T2 Building & Switching Substation

Doc.No: EMK-ELC-MST-000029/Rev.00

Date: 15/08/2018

REVISION HISTORY

Rev Description Approval

No Date / Reason For
Issue Prepared by Reviewed Checked by HSE Checked by Approved MEP
Electrical by Manager Electrical Manager
Engineer Electrical Manager
Engineer
Issued for
Internal JasonGAO Bilal ASIF M. MASSIHULLAH Erol ZOR Cem OGUN
Review
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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................ 2
2. REFERENCES........................................................................................................... 2
3. PREPARATION ......................................................................................................... 4
4. CONTROL MEASURES ............................................................................................ 5
5. WORK SEQUENCE................................................................................................... 6
6. METHOD ................................................................................................................... 7
7. QUALITY AND TESTING ........................................................................................ 12
8. EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................................ 14
9. RESOURCES .......................................................................................................... 15
10. SAFETY ................................................................................................................... 15
11. ENVIRONMENT....................................................................................................... 16
12. APPENDICIES ......................................................................................................... 17

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1. INTRODUCTION

This method statement covers the procedure to be followed during the planning, site
preparation and installation of Medium Voltage Switchgear.

 SCOPE OF WORK
The scope of work includes and comply with Section 26 11 13 for switching substation,
section 26 13 00 for Medium Voltage Switchgear at CPB and T2 Building in Kuwait
International Airport Terminal 2. This document also describes a safe system of work
through Risk Assessment.

2. REFERENCES

This Method Statement makes reference to the following documents (Refer the ACONEX),
and should be considered as part of a system of documents;

 Quality Plan- LKW-QAC-PLN-000001

 Inspection Procedure LKW-QAC-PRO-000001
 Non-Conformance Report Procedure LKW-QAC-PRO-000002
 Incoming Material Inspection Procedure LKW-QAC-PRO-000003
 HSE Program LKW-HSE-PLN-000001
 HSE Requirement for Subcontractors LKW-HSE-SPC-000001
 Waste Management Plan LKW-LED-PLN-000003
 Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan LKW-LED-PLN-000001
 Emergency Response Plan LKW-HSE-PLN-000002
 Elmak Enerji QA/QC Plan LKW-QAC-PLN-000011
 Elmak Enerji HSE Plan.
 Project Approved Shop Drawings
 Section 26 11 13
 Section 26 13 00
 MEW Regulations R-1, S-1
 Inspection & Test Plan (ITP) - LKW-ELC-ITP-0000×××
 Approved Material submittal - MAS-LKW-MPW-000×××

2.1 RESPONSIBILITIES

Top management of ELMAK is responsible to ensure that the responsibilities and

authorities for relevant roles are assigned, communicated and understood within the
ELMAK.
MEP PROJECTS DIRECTOR

 Responsible for the organization and good order of the project through the
management and coordination of the different teams involved in the project,
economic control and deadlines, monitoring the start-up and follow-up with the
LIMAK.

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 Observing, maintaining and enforcing ELMAK's policies and management systems:

quality and environment, safety, occupational health and safety, and good corporate
governance.
MEP MANAGER

 The MEP Manager is responsible for planning, design, fabrication on and installation
works related to mechanical and electrical scope of works of the project in
accordance to project specifications and requirements.
 Ensure adequate resources and manpower in order to effectively implement the
MEP works as required in the project specifications.
 Establish the requirements related to specialist products / materials. i.e., source of
materials, delivery constraints, or conditions under which personnel may work.
 Ensure proper coordination with the QA/QC Department to ensure that all quality
requirements are clearly specified for materials and equipment's in accordance to
specifications.
 Determine inspected activities in ITPs, Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and maintain
material inspection records such as Material Release Reports.
 Determination of the working conditions of mechanical Sub-LIMAK. Getting the
coordination between the LIMAK in the application.
 Construction and approval of appropriate tests to test procedures.
 Planning of equipment and materials supply and supply periods.
 Follow up of the construction procedures.

QUALITY ASSURANCE / QUALITY CONTROL ENGINEER

 Verification of the implementation and effectiveness of the project quality system

through quality system audits, surveillances, and management reviews.
 Verification of the conformance of the project quality system (Project Quality Plan)
with the requirements of the contract.
 Verification of the establishment, implementation, and maintenance of the ELMAK
Quality Plans.
 Verification of inspection, testing, and other quality activities performed by ELMAK
through surveillance.
 Performance of appraisal audits of bidders if requested or if required to demonstrate
competence and/or compliance with requirements.

SITE ENGINEERS

 Site Engineers are responsible to supervise, coordinate and monitor all site
construction works which are assigned according to a particular section of the works
by discipline. They report to their respective Managers.
 Supervision of all field work including HSE, quality requirements and other facilities
based on approved procedures.
 Coordinate with Sub-LIMAKs at all meetings (where appropriate) in order to
communicate and confirm sufficient work force to achieve performance commitments
and project requirements.
 Monitor and report progress against the construction schedule and arrange sufficient
resources.
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 Report any discrepancies on any shop drawings and coordinate with Design &
Drawing Department or resolution.
 Maintain records related to the field work (material receiving report, concrete
placement, pre-work execution check list and other quality records identified.

3. PREPARATION

Prior to any works commencing permission to commence the work will be taken from the
Limak and Supervision Engineer.

 All equipment and material required to complete this task have been selected,
approved and procured.
 The work is planned to be executed during both day and night shift and as such
temporary lighting towers will be mobilized to the site.
 Establishment of access and emergency routes as per the Emergency & Rescue
Plan.
 Necessary Welfare facilities like drinking water, toilet facilities and smoking area shall
be provided by the contractor.
 Fire prevention & Fire Fighting.
 Scaffolds and working Platforms.
 Site Engineers and Supervisory staff
 All equipment and material required to complete this task have been selected,
approved and procured.
 The work is planned to be executed during both day and night shift and as such
temporary lighting towers will be mobilized to the site.
 Permission from the Limak and Engineer will be taken for night works before any
activity at night takes place.
 Electricity is supplied to the Temporary site construction offices via
Generators. And it is inspected by the contractor as per the manufacturer’s
recommendation.
 All approved submittals, drawings, Method Statement and ITP’s, are on hand for
review by Engineer.
 Elmak Enerji will inform in advance all related internal sub-contractors and if
necessary will organize a meeting to prevent future problem during the installation of
Medium Voltage Switchgear.
 Welfare arrangements suitable for th amount of personnel at site shall be mobilized.

3.1 Material

All material be used in this method statement shall be as per the schedule according to
the Specifications 26 11 13 and 26 13 00.

3.2 Delivery, Handling, Storage and Material Inspection

3.2a Delivery and Transportation:

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 The switchgear has four lifting rings. It can be handled by cranes, forklifts or manual
jacks. Take care to protect personal safety and possible property damage. Do not
invert.
 Crane lifting:
· Choose the appropriate lifting ring and sling.
· Dispose of the extraction unit (handcart) separately.

3.2b Delivery Inspection and intermediate storage :

 The Elmak Enerji shall rised MIR via Limak to the Engineer upon delivery to site
and internal inspection has done, the material shall be inspected through MIR request
and accordance to approved ITP.

 After the goods arrive at the scene, the following inspections should be carried out:
· Check that the switchgear is in good condition and is damp;
· Check the missing parts or shipping damage according to the packing list and
issue a certificate to the shipper or the carrier; It is best to take pictures of the
damaged parts.
 Optimal intermediate storage conditions: (according to the minimum conditions
required for switchgear and components)
· Simply or no packaging required;
· Dry and well ventilated storage room, air quality in accordance with relevant
standards;
· The indoor temperature is not lower than -5 °C;
· no other harmful conditions;
· Vertically placed switchgear;
· Can not stack switchgear;
· The cover on the cabinet should not be too much, ensuring good ventilation of the
switch cabinet;Perform the necessary checks regularly before installation.

4. CONTROL MEASURES
The sub-contractor and contractor shall confirm that there are sufficient personnel at the
site to supervise the works that are taking place and to deal with any unforeseen event that
may occur.
Controls to be implemented are as follow:

 Permit to Work for installation will be issued in accordance to the Contractors Permit
to Work Procedure. Permit for Live works and LOTO shall be provided.
 Security Guards at the access/ egress points shall confirm that only authorized
personnel are permitted to enter the Project Site.
 All manpower at site shall have their Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on, and
all safety measures shall be taken.
 Safety shoes, Saftey Helmet, Reflectors, Goggles, Gloves are essential part of PPE
and shall be taken under serious consideration during execution, installation ot even
visiting and coordinating at the site.

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 The Subcontractor`s and Contractors MEP, HSE and QA/QC Team shall confirm that
all works are completed as per the specifications of the contract.
 Coordination meetings with the other trade contractors will be carried out in order to
notify their interfacing works

5. WORK SEQUENCE

 Shop Drawings Preparation

 Delivery, Handling and Storage
 Inspection of material deliveries
 Installation of MEDIUM VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR and its Termination
 Inspection and Testing

The above sequence shall be followed as a flow work chart mentioned below:

1. Material
2. Preparation
3. Shop Drawings
4. Method Statements
5. ITPs
6. Others(if any)

Limak and Engineers

Review Commets

Material Procurement and Delivery to Site

Rejected

Material Inspection as per

Approved ITPs

Installation of Switchgears as per ITP

Rejected
Inspection of Switchgears
as per approved ITP

Connection & Termination of Switchgears with for

Medium voltage cables

Rejected
Final Inspection

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6. METHOD

Prior to any works commencing all applicable drawings, inspection & test plans and safe
work procedures will be disseminated to all appropriate individuals. All safety control
measures that need to be implemented will be disseminated to the workers by their
supervisor.

6.1 Examination & Preparation:

The readiness and cleanliness of site shall be checked in accordance to the HSE
requirements.

6.2 Pre-Installation:

 Ensure that the civil work (Foundations) for Medium Voltage Switchgear location has
been completed.
 Ensure that size and dimension of Medium Voltage Switchgear are as per approved
manufacturer drawings.
 The risk assessment mentioning necessary control measures is attached to this
method statement to follow and implement the requirements.
 Site Engineer shall confirm that all material received at site are as per approved
material submittal and also rating shall be verified.
 There shall be adequate opening available for the Medium Voltage Switchgear to
enter the Electrical room.
 Ensure cable tray entry to substation and outgoing to transformer room cable routine
correctly installed. Foundation for Medium Switchgear completed as per drawings.
Placing, fixing and termination of Medium Voltage Switchgear is to be done during
installation.
 It shall be confirmed that the orientation of the Medium Voltage Switchgear with
regards to the spare position size.
 All the rating shall be as per the shop drawings and manufacturing data.

6.3 Installation of AIS:

6.3.1 Installation of cabinet

 Firstly, according to the size of the design, the line of the whole row of screen
cabinets is drawn up. According to the design position and size, the first cabinet is
aligned with wire hammer and level ruler. According to the specifications, the
verticality error of the cabinet should be less than 1.5mm per meter. If it fails to meet
the requirements, the bottom cushion block of the cabinet can not exceed three and
the cushion block can not be loosened. After meeting the requirements, the first disc

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should be welded on the four bottom corners of the switchgear cabinet or fixed with
bolts for drilling holes.

 After the first switchgear is installed, the other switchgear will be assembled
according to the standard of the first switchgear. Usually the 11KV distribution
cabinet is installed with the main transformer inlet cabinet as the first cabinet, and
then assembled on both sides. If it is found that the horizontal error of the foundation
channel steel is large, the installation position of the first cabinet of the main
transformer inlet cabinet should be selected

 In turn, the plates are positioned piece by piece close to each other. Check the screw
holes between discs should correspond to each other, if the position is not correct,
the screw holes can be repaired with a circular file. Take the Interdisc screw (don't
tighten), take the first disc as the standard, adjust the disc with the crowbar, adjust
the thickness of the pad iron and the tightening of the Interdisc screw, so that each
disc meets the required requirements, and fix each disc in turn. Finally, it is required
that the height difference of the top level of the cabinet should not be more than 5
mm, the irregularity of the cabinet surface should be less than 5 mm, and the gap
between cabinets should be less than 2 mm.
6.3.2 Installation of busbar

 Busbar manufacturers in cabinets are equipped. The installation of connecting

busbar between cabinets should be correctly arranged according to the sectional
drawing, phase sequence, number, direction and sign; the overlap surface of busbar
should be tightly connected, and a layer of electric compound grease should be
coated on the contact surface. Connecting bolts are fastened with moment wrenches,
and their tightening moment values shall be in accordance with Specification.

 he enclosed bus-bar bridge is measured from the manufacturer to the site and then
sent to the site for installation after being manufactured by the manufacturer. Before
installation, the scaffolding is erected. According to the installation height of the bus-
bar bridge, the bus-bar boxes are lifted to the scaffolding one by one according to
the installation drawings. When assembling and connecting, the bus-bar boxes are
connected from both ends to the middle, and the busbar is adjusted by short wooden
beam.Installation height of wire box should be adjusted by suspender at the place
where suspender is installed. In splicing process, bolts between two busbar boxes
should not be tightened. There should be some clearance to uniformly adjust the gap
distribution of busbar bridge. After splicing the whole busbar box, the distribution of
overall level and assembly clearance should be checked. After adjusting, bolts
should be tightened step by step, and the suspender should be kept in position.
Appropriate stress state.

Bus installation shall meet the following requirements:

 Fixed or other supporting fittings of AC busbar should not be closed magnetic

circuit

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 When the busbar is horizontal, the upper part of the bus support splint should
keep a gap of 1-1.5 mm with the busbar; when the bus is vertical, the upper
pressure plate should keep a gap of 1.5-2 mm with the busbar.
 Busbar to ground and minimum electrical distance between phase and phase
should comply with the regulation: 11kV not less than 125mm
 When installing busbar bridge, attention should be paid to the beauty of bus
bridge body to ensure that it is horizontal and vertical, and the gap between
bridge body and bridge body, cabinet body should be less than 2mm.
 Check busbar after installation

6.3.3Adjustment of circuit breaker and disconnector

 Adjustment of circuit breaker (car type and fixed type switch are applicable): The
vacuum circuit breaker manufacturer in high voltage switchgear cabinet has been
adjusted. We are not allowed to disassemble and adjust on site. If some mechanical
characteristic parameters of circuit breaker do not meet the requirements, the
manufacturer should be notified to adjust on site immediately
 Adjustment of disconnector (fixed switch applicable): Check whether the
disconnector meets the specifications, and notify the manufacturer to adjust on site if
it fails to meet the requirements. Specific inspection items of disconnector: three-
phase synchronization, eccentricity of contacts, contact with contacts
 After the installation of the MV cabinet, it is necessary to conduct a comprehensive
inspection and clean up the tools on the work site

6.4 Installation of GIS:

6.4.1 general requirments of equipment installation

 Equipment installation must be carried out in strict accordance with the installation
instructions of the equipment product manual and under the guidance of the
manufacturer. The components and components assembled by the manufacturer
shall not be disassembled during installation.
 Work site should be kept clean. Workers should also keep themselves clean, wear
clean overalls and use disposable gloves.

 Before installation, the equipment should be inspected in good condition, and the pot
insulator and protective cover are in good condition. Once the covering is removed
during transportation, the installation of flanges must be completed uninterruptedly
 Equipment installation should not be carried out on rainy days or on-site humidity is
too high.

6.4.2 Installation of channel steel

 Find out whether the highest point of embedded iron in civil engineering of indoor
foundation steel meets the ground design elevation by level instrument; if it meets
the design, the highest point of embedded iron in civil engineering should be the
reference elevation; all elevations of steel in the same indoor must be the same.
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 Installation dimensions should be checked repeatedly before construction.

Installation positions and dimensions should not be changed at will. The splicing of
multi-row channel steel should be reduced as far as possible during cutting. Cutting
cutters should not be used and any openings on channel steel should not be allowed.
 Angle steel is added between foundation section steel and embedded iron in civil
engineering to adjust the height of section steel. The welding between angle steel
and embedded iron, angle steel and section steel should be firm
 Paint should be perfected in time after installation of basic section steel
 After installation, the top of the foundation section steel is 100 mm higher than the
height of the ground.Obviously reliable grounding of foundation section steel at least
2 points per row
 The errors in horizontal and vertical directions of foundation channel steel installation
are not more than 1 m m/m, and the errors in full length are not more than 2 mm

6.4.3 Installation of Switchgear

 Comparing with the design drawings, the cabinet is basically moved in place
according to the number. The switch cabinet and the equipment inside the cabinet
are firmly connected with each component. The model and specification of the switch
cabinet are in accordance with the design. The paint of the cabinet body is in good
condition.
 Bolt connection is used to fix the cabinet, and direct welding connection is strictly
prohibited between cabinets and cabinets
 The switchgear alignment method uses wire hammer and steel angle ruler to leveling
and alignment.
 Verticality deviation of cabinet body less than 1.5m m/m
 Horizontal deviation of the two adjacent cabinets is less than 2 mm, and that of the
cabinets in rows is less than 2 mm.The deviation of adjacent two cabinets is less
than 1 mm and the deviation of row cabinets is less than 2 mm.The indirect seam of
the cabinet is less than 2mm.
 he cabinet body and the foundation channel steel are bolted to fix the bolt with 2-3
bolts.
 The grounding of cabinet body should be firm and good, and the open door equipped
with electrical appliances should be reliably connected with the grounding metal
frame by transparent sheathed bare copper soft wire.
 Mechanical locking and electrical locking should be accurate and reliable.
 The center line of the moving contact and the static contact should be the same, and
the contact should be close.

6.5 Precautions:

 Do not touch the power terminals.

 Fix cubicle as soon as placed on foundation structure for prevent falling down.

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6.6 Testing & Commissioning Procedure of Medium Voltage Switchgear:

 On-site commissioning must be carried out by the power supply department(MEW)
or its accredited professional organization, or ask the manufacturer to send
personnel to participate in on-site commissioning.
 The power supply department or a qualified professional organization shall
calculate and design the various protection values, and the microcomputer
protection device shall be input by professionals at the site.
 Close the Main circuit breaker of Incomer in testing substation
 Visual read and record the data of incomer electricity indication,phase voltage and
Frequency..
 Close the bus riser and section circuit breaker to see downstream indication and
make records in energize report.
 According to the design drawings, the switchgear has on-site manual operation,
remote operation and backup station operation, and has functions such as
telemetry, remote signaling and remote control.
 The analog quantity of current, voltage, power, power factor and other continuous
changes of the system can be continuously collected, analyzed, processed and
recorded in real time, for some important quantities, such as the three-phase
current, voltage, transformer power and capacitance of the busbar. The cabinet
power factor, etc., as a constant, is displayed on the display in real time and has an
over-limit alarm function.
 It can supervise and alarm the switch quantity and protection action in real time.At
the same time, it is sent to the backup station for the operator to observe and
operate at any time; and the status of the switch in each cabinet, accident trip,
overcurrent, quick disconnection, temperature, etc. are recorded in real time for the
operator to observe and operate at any time.
 Backup station operation, input the corresponding station number, switch number,
combination, opening and other signals through the computer keyboard. Signals
such as succession, closing, failure, relay failure, and switch status are displayed
on the English interface, and the time, type, and switch number of the operation are
recorded in real time

6.7 Connection From Generator Feeding to SWC panels:

 Transfer to generator occurs as soon as preset minimum load is meted the normal
supply breaker will be open, and close the feeding from generator side cubicles.
 There is a time delay of about 2 to 3 seconds after the normal supply cuts off for the
relays to initiate the signal to the generator panels which will supply after there is no
detection of normal supply in the time delay seconds.
 If the normal supply load returns above preset value then the switch back to normal
sequence will be started.

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Transformer outgoing and 11kv DG outgoing Diagram

7. QUALITY AND TESTING

Quality Assurance system will be operated in accordance ISO 9001:2015 unless
otherwise accepted by the Engineer.
All works shall be completed within the specification and quality level, Subcontractor
and Contractor will confirm the following items are in place;
 Approved Shop Drawings,
 Approved Method Statements,
 Approved Materials,
 Approved ITP (Inspection and Test Plan)
 Approved Subcontractor/s (if any)
 Approval of Material Inspection (MIR)

All inspection and testing will be carried out according to the approved Inspection and
Test Plan in accordance to the specification requirements. (ITP Ref. No: LKW-ELC-ITP-
000021). Subcontractor to coordinate with Limak Electrical Representative Engineer to
iniate the inspection 48 hours before inspection and testing time.
Subcontractor/s shall confirm that each individual inspection activities accordance to the
related Contractor's specified specifications and international standards and ITP.
If any checks/examinations and tests given in ITP are evaluated and found “not
acceptable” a Non-Conformity (NCR) will be raised. If the required corrective action has
already been implemented, then no Non-Conformity will be raised.
Inspection and testing for Medium Voltage Switchgearshall be undertaken in the
presence of Engineer's.
Where a Subcontractor/s involved in the task that will be evaluated as per the approved
documents.
Activities shall be controlled, monitored and measured using approved quality control
forms, techniques or similar documents.

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Material Certifications of MEDIUM VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR and testing results shall

be furnished and submitted to F+P/GC on daily basis through ACONEX for review and
record.

7.1 Visual and Mechanical Inspection:

Inspect exposed section of MEDIUM VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR for physical damage and
verify model and part No. as per approved manufacturer drawings.

7.2 Test Report:

After testing and commissioning, all the reports and details shall be provided to LIMAK
and Consultant for their approval before final operation. Testing and Commissioning
procedures are mentioned above in Section 6.

7.3 Complete Emergency system test:

After the above installation, complete Emergency system with MEDIUM VOLTAGE
SWITCHGEAR and 11KV Diesel Generator feeding SWC labeld cabinet shall be tested
for designed operation by initiate load factor of the Mains supply coming from transformer.
Also the transfer system of MEDIUM VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR shall be thoroughly
inspected for proper operation in emergency cases.
For gas insulated switchgear system,seal test has to be done before charge SF6 gas
media following code required.Pressure monitoring,alarming,triging need to be tested by
simulation.

7.4 OUT OF COUNTRY EQUIPMENT INSPECTION AND/OR TEST WITNESS.

The contractor shall arrange for out of country factory inspection/test/training visit
subject to engineer’s approval and as specified in section 01 45 29.

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8. EQUIPMENT

All equipment and plant will be supplied to the project site in good working orderand all
will only be operated by competent qualified personnel that have previous experience of
operating the equipment that they are using. Operators will complete daily pre-start
checks at the beginning of their shift to ensure that the equipment is functioning in an
efficient and safe manner.

The plant and equipment required for this task is listed below in Table 1:

Brand,
Sl No: Equipment Type Quantity Type/Model and
Power.
1 Helper’s Tool Box
2 Torque Wrench
3 Electric Drill
4 Round File Reamer
5 Hole Puncher
Min 1
6 Cordless screw gun Standard Tools
each
and Equipment
7 Megger
8 Nylon hammer
9 Tape meter
10 Sling set
11 Multimeter
12 Lifting platform 1

13 Withstand voltage tester 1

14 Switch features tester 1

15 Multi-function test bench 1

16 Fork Lift 1

TABLE 1

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Materials required for the task should be detailed as below in Table 2;

Material required Quantity Remarks

Medium Voltage As per approved drawings and As approved by the
Switchgear MIR Engineer

TABLE 2

9. RESOURCES

Names and / or positions of key personnel for the task shall be as shown below in Table 2:

Sl
Position Number
No:
1 Senior Electrical Engineer 1
2 Electrical Engineer 1
3 Foremen 2
4 Safety Engineer/ Supervisor 2
5 QA/QC Engineer 1
6 Electrician 2

As per the Site

7 Helpers
Requirements.

TOTAL

TABLE 3

10. SAFETY
All activities that are taking place under this Method Statement will be performed in
accordance with the contractors HSE Program LKW-HSE-PLN-00001 the salient points
being;
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All Personnel/Workforce involved in the activity to be inducted, and received the required
training/competencies BEFORE commencing the activity. Prior to this task commencing all
persons involved in the task will take part in a toolbox talk / safety awareness delivered by
the site supervisor and a member of the safety team; where they will have the salient points
of the method statement and risk assessment explained to them along with what control
measures they need to implement to mitigate the risks to as low as reasonably practicable”

All personnel will wear the site mandatory P.P.E (steel toe cap boots, high visibility vest or
jacket & hard hat) in addition to these any additional PPE requirements that have been
highlighted on the Risk Assessment will be worn.

Activity to be adequately supervised by competent staff (both Construction & HSE).

Required Permits (including Permits to Work, if necessary) to be obtained ahead of time
(BEFORE commencing the activity). All Plants/Machines/Vehicles/Equipment used in the
activity to be pre-inspected and approved by the competent authorized personnel.
HSE Procedures relevant/applicable to the activity to be reviewed by the
Engineer/Supervisor In-Charge, and specific precautions to be conveyed to the
Foreman/Charge-Hand and Workforce through JSTI and other forms of communications.

Use adequate and visible HSE signage, posters and board to promote awareness. Ensure
adequate rest areas (welfare facilities) are accessible. Supply toilets and cool drinking water
at the vicinity of the activities prior to commencement of works.

Engineer/Supervisor/Foreman/Charge-Hand to be familiarized with Emergency Response

Plan & Contact Numbers. Emergency contact numbers to be posted on site.

A Task Specific Risk Assessment has been prepared for this job and is attached an
appendix to this document.

The construction task will be monitored regularly and if it becomes apparent that
improvements can be made in the process the methodology will be adapted as appropriate.
Should this deviate from the risk assessment a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) will be prepared
and the contents discussed with the work force.

11. ENVIRONMENT
All activities that are taking place under this Method Statement will be performed in
accordance with the contractors Waste Management Plan LKW-LED-PLN-00003 &
Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan LKW-LED-PLN-000001.

All work has been assessed and planned so as to limit the adverse effect on the
environment.

All applicable controls will be implemented to ensure compliance with the applicable
Legislation in Kuwait for the protection of the environment.

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Waste will be segregated and disposed of in a manner that does not cause excessive harm
to the environment. All combustible waste are stored separately and all firefighting
precautions are taken at the storage places as arranged by the contractor. Where
applicable temporary roads will be damped down to reduce the amount of dust and dust
clouds created.
Any spills or accidental releases of substance will be notified immediately to the HSE
manager or Environmental Engineer who will dispatch the spill response team, who will first
prevent any substance finding its way to the water source- then will remediate the area as
per the recommendations found in the MSDS, all persons of the spill response team will
have been trained and issued with the appropriate P.P.E to deal with this. Spiling or
accidental releases is not applicable for this MST.

12. APPENDICIES

Appendix 1: Risk Assessment.

Appendix 2: Emergency and Rescue Plan.

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Appendix-1:

Risk Assessment
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Residual Degree
Degree of Risk
of Risk
Person
Activity and Hazard and/or Consequence of Control Measure(s) to be Responsible

Risk Degree

Risk Degree
Probability

Probability
Ref Who Effected Result

Severity

Severity
Location occurring of risk hazard implemented for Control

Priority

Priority
Measure(s)

1. General site works Block Site Falls, Slips & All site team 4 4 16 High Materials shall be stored in a 2 1 2 Site
Access & Trips leading Risk way that it shall not block Engineers &
Egress, to personnel access/egress. Foremen
injury

Poor Cause fire All site team 4 5 20 High Regular housekeeping shall be 1 4 4 Site
Housekeeping Risk practiced and all waste shall Engineers &
be segregated at designated Foremen
waste collection points.
Unsafe stored Cause injury All site team 4 4 16 High All materials shall be stored in 2 2 4 Site
Materials Risk a safe way. Engineers &
Proper illumination shall be Foremen
provided for clear visibility.
Poor Cause injury All site team 4 4 16 High Educate the workers about 2 2 4 Site
communication Risk their duties and responsibilities Engineers &
Copy of approved JSA should Foremen
be kept at work area.
Ensure that the workers are
fully understood the job
activities to be done by
providing translation to
appropriate language of
nationality.

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In-appropriate Cause injury All site team 3 4 12 High All involved crews get related 1 2 2 Site
PPE Risk safety training. Engineers &
Properly satey suppervising Foremen
Offer suitable personal
protective equipment.
2. Use of power tools Drilling Wrist/hand Operator 4 4 16 High Check tool is appropriate for 2 2 4 Site
Operation: injury Risk the job and used in Engineers &
Tool jamming accordance with Foremen
manufacturer’s instructions.
Work shall be under proper
supervision.
Ensure tools are maintained
according to manufacturer’s
instructions.

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Electric shock Serious injury Operator 4 5 20 High Damaged cables shall not be 1 5 5 Site
or fatality Risk used. Engineers &
Safe industrial sockets shall be Foremen
used for connecting wires.
& inspect the machine, cable
and socket prior to its use
every time.
All electrical equipment
including extension leads are
subject to a regime of regular
inspection by a competent
person whom shall place a
colour coded tag or sticker on
the equipment if it’s found to
be safe for operation. Prior to
the task commencing the
operative or his supervisor will
visually inspect the equipment
to be used for visible signs of
defect, damage or misuse. Any
equipment that is found to be
defective will be removed to
the workshop until such time
that it can be made safe.
Persons that are using this
equipment shall be instructed
on how to use the equipment
properly ensuring that its
carried by the handles not by
the cable etc.

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Night works Poor visibility to Operator 4 4 16 High lifting crew to wear reflective 1 2 2
crane operator Risk vest
-tower light to be provided at
lifting zone area.
-to provide lifting crew with
torchlight in case of tower light
failure during lifting work.
Fir-Adequate lighting to be
provided inside the confined
space when visibility is poor
especially during night work
-No work to be done unless
that particular area been
provide with enough
lighting(50 lux).
-Ensure all personnel wear
safety clear glass.

Insufficient falling from All site team 4 4 16 High Fir-Adequate lighting to be 1 2 2

lighting height cause Risk provided inside the confined
by poor & space when visibility is poor
insufficient especially during night work
lighting No work to be done unless that
-Bodily injury particular area been provide
with enough lighting(50 lux).
Ensure all personnel wear
safety
Site supervisor and Permit
applicant must make sure that
the work area been provided
with enough lighting before
instructing the workers to work.

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3. Cutting & Flying particles Resulting in Operator 4 4 16 High Safety glasses and face shield 2 1 2 Site
Drilling etc. in eye causing minor/major Risk shall be used. Engineers &
eye injury. eye injury Foremen

4. Welding Electrical shock Injury to Welder 4 5 20 High All cables must be elevated 2 2 4 Site
Operation workers, Risk 2m and not lying on the ground Engineers &
by means of insulated Foremen
hangers.
All electrical installation, supply
hand tools to comply with
regulation.
Ensure proper earthing for
residual current can be
discharge.

Fire burns, Welder/ 4 4 16 High Fire watchman with workable 1 2 2 Site

permanent People Risk fire extinguishers must be Engineers &
disability due nearby provided nearby the hot work Foremen
to explosion & area.
damage to To conduct daily checks on the
property . uses of welding equipment.
License Electrical Worker to
conduct electrical inspection
monthly basis.
Monthly check list report must
be submitted to the safety
department.
Avoid others to come near to
the hot work area.
Fire blanket to be erected to
contain the welding & cutting
spark.
Welders must wear face shield
for eye and face protection.

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Qualified & appointed welders

to carry out the welding works.

5. Material handling Manual handling Injury to Workers 4 3 12 Medium Where possible manual 1 3 3 Site
during muscle system Risk handling will be avoided Engineers &
Installation – upper limbs making full use of mechanical Foremen
disorders /hydraulic lifting aids. Where
this cannot be avoided team
lifting will be implemented
where practicable. Loads will
be assessed ensuring that
they can be lifted or
manipulated without causing
harm to people. Team
members should be able to
communicate with each other.
Personnel will be trained by
the HSE department to the
best techniques for lifting and
protecting their back.
6. Use of mobile Loss of balance/ Injury (either All persons 5 4 20 High All mobile scaffold should have 1 3 3 Site
Scaffolding for falling down minor or fatal) Risk proper caster wheel with locks, Engineers &
any elevated work proper guard rail also – Foremen
Scaffold tag system to be
applied.
Tag System
Red Tag-Do not Use Scaffold.
Green Tag-Use Scaffold.
No Tag-Do not Use Scaffold.

Scaffolding team shall have a

certified third-party training
competency card.
Full body harness only with
double lanyard shall be used
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by all during any work on

scaffold.
At any instance full body
harness shall be hooked to
scaffold.
Continuous supervision will be
in place throughout the job to
ensure safe work procedure
on scaffold.

Fall from Injury (either Workers 5 4 20 High Scaffolders must be 1 3 3 Site

Heights, minor or fatal) Risk competent, should possess a Engineers &
Material Falling, certificate of competency. Foremen
injuries or Scaffolding tagging system
Personal Fall of shall be used.
Scaffold Tag System
structure.
Red Tag-Do not Use Scaffold.
Green Tag-Use Scaffold.
No Tag-Do not Use Scaffold.

Full Body Harness with Double

Lanyard shall be used.
Do not keep unnecessary
material in platforms.
All scaffolds shall have base
plates.
Ensure Scaffold is securely
supported on a rigid ground.
If required-Provide barricading
in around the scaffold while
erecting.
All mobile scaffold should
have proper caster wheel with
locks, proper guard rail also –

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Scaffold tag system to be

applied.
Adverse weather Falls from Workers on 3 5 15 High Do not work at height in 3 2 6 Site
conditions. High height/ Falls of scaffold and Risk adverse weather conditions Engineers &
winds, extreme materials surrounding especially in rain and heavy Foremen
temperature and area winds.
heavy rain.
Scaffold Foreman/Supervisor
shall check weather conditions
prior to commencing work.
7. Fork Lift Forklift fall Resulting in Forklift 4 5 20 High Operator shall have a valid 2 2 4 Site
operation personnel operator Risk Kuwait driving license and a Engineers &
injury and/or & near by third party training card for Foremen
property personnel competency.
damage Pre-operation check shall be
done prior to its use and the
rated capacity shall be in
accordance to the weight to be
lifted.
Ground conditions shall be
monitored prior to use.

Fall of lifted Resulting in Forklift 4 5 20 High Operator shall have a valid 2 2 4 Site
material personnel operator Risk Kuwait driving license and a Engineers &
injury and/or & near by third party training card for Foremen
property personnel competency.
damage Pre-operation check shall be
done prior to its use and the
rated capacity shall be in
accordance to the weight to be
lifted.
During the forklift operation
personnel shall stay away from
the load.
Visibility for the operator shall
not be blocked by the lifted
load.
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No loose material shall be

lifted by the forklift.

8. Crane operation crane toppling Fatal and/or operator 4 5 20 High Operator shall have a valid 2 2 4 Site
property & near by Risk Kuwait driving license and a Engineers &
damage personnel third party training card for Foremen
competency.
Pre-operation check shall be
done prior to its use and the
rated capacity shall be in
accordance to the weight to be
lifted.
Ground conditions shall be
monitored prior to use.
Lifting supervisor to ensure
that area is cordoned off and
cleared of workers not related
with lifting operation.
Lifting Supervisor to ensure
that warning signage is put up.
Outrigger to be fully extended
and rested on hard ground
with steel plates.
Lifting zone must be
barricaded.

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9. Hurt by falling Serious Injury Nearby 4 5 20 High Rigger shall have a valid 2 2 4 Site
objects or hit & Property person Risk Kuwait driving license and a Engineers &
by moving damage third party training card for Foremen
parts of crane competency.
Rigger to provide tag line to
restrict swinging of load and to
avoid unnecessary crossing of
live lines.
Rigger to ensure the load is
properly secured before giving
signal.
Conduct Pre job instruction
(PJI) Tool box meeting (TBM)
before Lifting.
Rigger must hold the tag lines
to control swinging of load.
All persons not stand under
suspended load
Ensure the Safe Working Load
(SWL) of the lifting object
before lift.
Lifting area must be
barricaded.
Operator and signal man must
properly communicate

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Use of Electrical Electric Shock Minor / major All people 4 4 16 High Follow the manufacturer’s 2 1 2 Site
10. Testing shock involved in Risk specifications for safe use. Engineers &
Instrument. the task Foremen
Provide earthling of the testing
equipment.
1. Do not
disconnect the test leads for at
least 30 to 60 seconds
following a test, allowing time
for capacitance discharge.
Restrict the testing area only
for authorized people.
Non-conductive hand gloves
shall be used.

Flashing or Electric shock All people 3 5 15 High Follow the manufacturer’s 2 1 2 Site
arcing Burn involved in Risk specifications for safe use. Engineers &
Eye damage the task Foremen
Do not disconnect the test
leads for at least 30 to 60
seconds following a test,
allowing time for capacitance
discharge and thus prevent
spark.
2.
3. Use low
voltage testing instrument or a
series resistance.
4. Non-
conductive hand gloves shall
be used.
5.

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RESULT ACTION
Intolerable Risk STOP activity and make immediate improvements. Assess whether this task needs to be completed. Works
(25) cannot be started until this risk has been significantly reduced
Important Risks STOP activity and make immediate improvements. Works cannot be started until this risk has been significantly
(15, 16, 20) reduced
Mid-Level Risks Aim to reduce the risk within the next 7 days
(8, 9, 10, 12)
Acceptable Risks Aim to make improvements by the time of next review
(2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
Unimportant Risks Carry on with works
(1)

Description/
Date Reason for Prepared by HSE Engineer
issue
Issued for
JamesPENG
Internal Review

16/8/2018

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