HS.SAF.09.

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CONTRACTOR WORK METHOD STATEMENT (EHS)

1. Contractor Name : DANWAY (4600003190) 3. Trades / Disciplines Involved In Work :

2. Work Location : POT LINE 1 A, ELECTRICAL Engineer, Supervisor, Electricians and Helpers.
ROOM - Bldg: 5115-01,
CONTROL ROOM-5910-01

Proposed Starting Date :

4. Brief Description of Work to Be Undertaken: 5. Tools / Substance

CABLE PULLING / LAYING (Power Cables, Control Portable Tools
Cables & FO Cables). Hand Electrical Pneumatic
Hazardous Substances
Toxic Flammable Corrosive
Harmful Irritant
Environment Impact
Health & Hygiene Effect

Environmental Impact Health & Hygiene

Yes No Yes No

Hazardous waste x Significant Dust Generation x

Emissions x Noise (above 85 DbA) x

Discharge to sea or drains x Hazardous substances (if yes attach list) x

If answer to any of the above is yes, please circulate to If answer to any of the above is yes, please circulate to
Manager, Environmental Affairs Senior Occupational Hygienist

6. Person Completing The Work Method Statement :

Name : Position : Company :

Signature : Date :

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7. Approvals

Contractors Site Rep. Name Signature : Date :

EMAL Representative Name Signature : Date :

Area Owner Name Signature : Date :

Name Signature: Date:

EMAL EHS Department

The completed Work Method Statement must be submitted at least seven full working days prior to the
commencement of activities.
Where the Work Method Statement indicates the use of Hazardous Substances, a Material Hazard Data
Sheet must be attached.
After the Area Owners approval the Work Method Statement shall be forwarded to EHS department for
approval
The approved Work Method Statement must be attached to the permit(s) to work and all persons involved
in the job instructed in its requirements.

2. RISK ESTIMATOR CHART

The Risk Estimator chart should be used as an assistant for filling out the work
method statement.

Severity
Probability Low x1 Medium x 2 High x3

Low x1 Low Probability x Low Severity LP x MS LP x HS

1x1=1 1x2 = 2 1x3 =3
Medium x2 MP x LS MP X MS MP x HS
2x1 =2 2x2 =4
2x3 =6
High x3 HP x LS HP X HS HP x HS
3 x 1 =3 3x2 = 6 3x3=9

Significant Risk = High Risk (6-9) or Medium Risk (3-4) in terms of probability and severity
Tolerable Risk = Risk reduced to an acceptable level = Low Risk (1-2)
Residual Risk = Risk remaining after implementing recommended control actions (usually very minor).

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8. Safety Analysis

Severity x Probability
Identified Hazard(s) = Risk
Individual Activities To Complete Work. Persons Exposed To Precautions and Plan of actions To Be Taken
Associated With Residual Risk
List In Sequence of Activity Hazard To Remove / Control Hazards
Activity (Use Risk Estimator
Chart)

PREPARATION. Slips, trips and fall at Emal rep., Engr., After getting valid permit from EMAL only
Supv. Elec, and 2x2=4
the same level. starts work.
Hot environment helpers Engineer / supervisor ensure that the work
Manual handling permit is valid for the date and time
hazards. Electrical room is under Electrical
maintenance team and they should be
informed while doing the cable pulling job.
Electrical room having LV Live panels, care
should be taken not to touch or disturb the
live panel.
Control room occupies lot of critical servers
and panels and critical cables running
below the rasied floor. Extra care should be
taken not to damage/disturb those panels
and cables.
Minimum numbers of people are allowed to
work inside control room.
Ensure the operatives must be go through
EMAL POTLINE Electrical Hazard Training
and Big Five Training.
All personnel involve in the activities must
wear the required PPEs at all
times(eg.hard hat, appropriate safety glass,

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electrical insulated safety shoe, hand

gloves, dust mask, fire retardant long
sleeve shirt / pants)
All personnel involve in the activity must be
aware of heat stress, supervisor to ensure
cold drinking water and electrolyte are
available at site all time. Use heat
radiation shield.Ensure that Storage of
drinking water while working in Live Potline
and basement must be well outside the
Potline battery limit. (After the Yellow
barricade).
Power cables are running below false floor
care should be taken to not to damage
those cable while fixing the panel,
supervisor to ensure.
Ensure that Material handling through
ramp shall be manual handling only and
pick up and any other vehicles are not
allowed on that area.
Ensure that access ladder will be use only
for access, donot as a working platform
Ensure that people working in duct side
should be rotated every 1 hour.
Advance planning by contractor
considering the time consumption to
receive the permit from EMAL
Emergency procedure must be displayed
at prominent location and cascade to
operatives on regular interval and
recorded.

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The operatives must be go through

DANWAY safety induction.
Extra care should be taken while working
in Live Potline and Basement.
Danway supervisor to ensure that danway
employees should not go near the live
pot / busbars and not touching the
superstructure.
Use only specific Entry and exit route to
potline.Co-ordinate with shift supervisor for
the specific Entry and exit route.
Only day shift are allowed to work in
potline and danway supervisor to ensure
that yellow lines should not crossed by the
any danway employees.
Hardhat, coverall and safety shoes, Visual
Trip, fall and
MATERIAL HANDLING Supv. Elec & helpers inspection. 3x1=3
stumble.
Ensure proper house keeping at all time.
Safety gloves. Visual and physical
Containers, nails
Elect & helpers inspection. 2x1=2
and brick edges.
Level area and all load-bearing equipment
Emal, Engr., Supv. in satisfactory condition. Physically check
Collapses. 3 x 1 =3
Elec, and helpers stability or condition of load bearing area or
equipment.
Physically check load is secure, ropes,
straps or tie downs, ensure load is
Emal, Engr., Supv.
Struck by unstable securely bound for strapped down. 3 x 1 =3
Elec, and helpers
load Use cable trolley to transport cable
drums.

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Operator must pass third party

competency test for crane operation and
secure competency certificate.
Operator should attend induction course
for carne operation.
Crane must have:
Valid registration from RTA to
Travel
Valid certificate of conformity or
through crane inspection from
OPENING THE CABLE CAMBER Unauthorized All workers invlove approved certification agencies. 2 x2=4
BY USING CRANE operation of crane in the activity Statement of insurance policy
Supervisor / Foreman to conduct daily
crew talks prior to start the activity
Implement close supervision during the
activity.
Ensure Crane is in good condition with
valid load test certificate and with EMAL
inspection sticker on it.
Assign a certified rigger.
Barricade the working area by using
safety cones warning tape / signboard.
Mechanical Failure All workers invlove Crane must be certified by approved
in the activity 2 x2=4
third party certification agencies.
Ensure that lifting gears, chains, and
slings should be inspected, certified and
valid colour coded on it.
Avoid overloading of transport
equipment.
Lift load for its specific load limit or safe

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working load.

Use tag lines or tag ropes to guide the

load towards its destination.
Having no control of All workers invlove
Assign a certified rigger/banksman. 3x1=3
the load in the activity
Barricade the working area by using safety
cones warning tape / signboard.
Supervisor to conduct tool box meeting
Manual handling
Electricians & about proper manual handling before prior
Injury to workers Helpers to start work
2 x 1 =2
(back,hands,foot)
Use proper PPEs.
No available Permit to work to obtained prior to start the
All workers invlove 2 x2=4
WORKING INSIDE CONFINED confined space in the activity job and daily toolbox talk to be given prior
permit to start the job, supervisor to monitor
Entry to the confined space through log
register only.
Stand by person to be deputed in the
entrance of confined space.
Lifeline to be attached with the employees 2 x2=4
All workers invlove
Access/Egress as required.
in the activity
Provide access ladder.Make sure that it
touchs the ground properly and should
have a meter excess outside the confined
space.ensure that the ladder to be used is
in good condition.
Unaware emergency All workers invlove Emergency procedure must be displayed
in the activity 2 x2=4
procedure of EMAL at prominent location and cascade to
operatives on regular interval and
recorded.

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Erect heavy duty scaffold and provide

safety barriers/barricades and safety
warning signals/sign boards.
Raise a beam in one guard rail for
connecting one pulley and life line.
A competent person will be positioned
outside the confined space is such a
manner that he will be able to monitor the
activity and status of the personnel
working inside.he will be the immediate
source of contact of those personnel in
confined space.
All personnel involve in activities must
wear P.P.E.'s at all times (hard hat, safety
glass, safety shoes, hand gloves, dust
mask 3M-8210, cover all. Clear safety
glasses inside confined space)
And any other P.P.E. should it be required
for the task
In case of emergency, immediately contact
EMAL/SLII Emergency Response Team,
EMERGENCY NO:02-509 2111
The number of persons in the confined
space should always be known and signed
onto the confined space permit before
Unknown quantity of
All workers invlove entry
workers inside the 3 x 1 =3
in the activity Confined space watchman to be posted at
confined space
entrance of confined space at all times and
to sign workers into and out of confined
space

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All workers invlove Workers must attend the Emal confined

Untrained workers 2 x 1 =2
in the activity space training.
Gas/oxygen test to be completed in daily
basis, Supervisor to monitor / As required.
Changing
All workers invlove Each shift provide safe access to work
environment in the activity
3 x 1 =3
location
conditions
Provide proper lights as per confined
space requirement
Gas /oxygen test to be conducted in hourly
Presents of toxic basis and keep record along with confined
All workers invlove space permit. 2 x2=4
gases and lack of in the activity
oxygen Positive ventilation to be provided into the
confined space If required
Slips, trips and fall at Maintain housekeeping around in the
the same level. All workers invlove working area.
3 x 1 =3
Slips, trips and fall in the activity Proper barrication around the manhole to
into manholes be provided.
Toolbox talks to be held at site, this shall
Unauthorized cover the method statement and Risk
workers at the area assessment.
TRANSPORTATION/UNLOADING
may injure due to Supv. Elect & Only competent and authorized personnel
/ SET UP OF CABLE DRUM FOR helpers
2x1=2
moving of to be deployed, supervisor to ensure all
PULLING (using boom truck). construction workers involve in the activity received the
equipments. EHS induction of EMAL and DANWAY.
Pre-work checklist has to be completed.
Inadequate access to Transport vehicles must be parked in
Supv. Elec, and 3 x 1 =3
off load materials helpers dedicated loading or unloading space or
Accidentally drop of as closer as is safely possible to the site.
load. Provide safety sign boards and barricade

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Too close to existing
Bad housekeeping -
CABLE PULLING / LAYING ON Blocked access/exit
CABLE TRAYS, LADDERS &
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the area where loading and unloading
works will be initiated.
Make sure that the boomtruk surface,
where the cable will be placed, is clear
from any unnecessary materials.
Personnel should stand well clear of
equipment being loading or unloading.
Personnel should not climb onto or work
Emal facilities
from the back of cable drum unless there
is absolutely no other way of loading or
unloading.
Secure the cable drum, as needed, on the
boomtruck to avoid any
unnecessary/unwanted movements
during transport
Maintain house keeping around the area
Emal, Engr., Supv.
workers may slip, trip Elec, and helpers Walkway and gangway to be kept free of 3 x 1 =3
& fall at same ground. obstruction
Supervisor to give toolbox talk regarding
standard safe lifting operation prior to start
Bad condition
the lifting activity and documented.
of boom truck.
Ensure boom truck is in good condition
Incompetent of
with valid load test certificate and with SLI
boom truck operator Elec & helpers sticker on it. 2 x 2 =4
and banks man.
Competent boom truck operator & banks
Movement of
man with valid certificates to be deployed
cable drum while for lifting operation.
unloading.
Tag line to be attached to the load to guide
and control the movement of cable drum.
Emal, Engr., Supv. Personnel shall ensure that correct 2x1=2
routes Elec, and helpers handling practices are used at all times,
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Fall of materials i.e. bending the knees and keeping the

and/or tools back straight.
Fall of personnel Personnel shall ensure that access routes
RACEWAYS Back injuries/strains are kept clear at all times and/or
alternative walkways are provided.
Personnel shall ensure that all tools and
equipment are kept secured at all times.
Sharp edges from Supv. Elec, and Extra care while or pulling or laying the
cable ladder /tray, helpers cable on cable ladder /tray, raceways ,Use
raceways. hand gloves
Touch up paint shall be applied to the cut 2x1=2
edges / scratches / damaged surface of
cable ladder /tray, raceways.
Use appropriate PPEs all the time.
Fall from height Elec, and helpers Provide proper access to work
overhead.ie(scaffolds or ladder)
Full body harness with double lanyards
shall be use when working at height 1.8m
and above. Ensure 100% tie off. 3 x 1 =3
Daily toolbox meetings to be conducted on
days activity, which will include TRA for
the activity
Implement close supervison
Unwanted fall of Emal, Engr., Supv. Cordon the work area to avoid 3 x 1 =3
objects, tools, and Elec, and helpers unauthorized entry.
materials may Provide applicable safety warning
cause head injury to signboards.
workers underneath No materials or hand tools to be stocked
on the top of scaffold/ladder.
Electrical tools, materials to be

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removed should be in safe manner one

by one--, ensure no materials to be
dropped.
Use appropriate PPEs
Use of A type Supv. Elec, and Use three point contacts while climbing up
ladder helpers and down ladder.
Always climb up and down facing the
ladder
Dont carry tools or materials in your hand
2x1=2
while climbing up and down ladder.
Wooden/fiber ladder to be used.
Ladder to have valid inspection tag.
Manually guiding of Elec, and helpers Extra care to be taken while manually
cable unto cable guiding of cable to the cable rollers, use
rollers. hand gloves. 2x1=2
Check each roller if it is rolling smoothly,
apply WD40 or grease as required.
Workers may get Elec, and helpers Supervisor to ensure all workers
injure due to poor understand the objective of the activity,
communication crew meeting to be held.
2x1=2
among workers Two way radio (walkie talkie) will be
during the cable used for communication.
pulling.
Workers may slip, Emal, Engr., Supv. Maintain housekeeping around the area.
trip & fall at same Elec, and helpers Walkway and gangway to be kept free of 2x1=2
ground or from obstruction.
height.
CABLE PULLING / LAYING ON Bad house keeping Emal, Engr., Supv. Maintain housekeeping around the area. 2x1=2
CABLE DUCTS - workers may slip, Elec, and helpers Walkway and gangway to be kept free of
trip & fall at same obstruction.
ground.
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Manual handling Toolbox talks to be held at site, this shall

hazards. cover the method statement and job safety
analysis.
Unauthorized Supv. Elec, and Only competent and authorized
or incompetent helpers
personnel to be deployed.
workers at working 3 x 1 =3
area may damage
Excavation check list has to be
property. completed.
Workers may get Elec, and helpers
Supervisor to ensure all workers
injure due to poor understand the objective of the activity,
communication crew meeting to be held. 2x1=2
among workers
Two way radio (walkie talkie) will be
during the cable
used for communication.
pulling.
Elec, and helpers Extra care to be taken while manually
Manually guiding of guiding of cable to the cable rollers/bell
cable unto cable mouth, use hand gloves. 2x1=2
rollers/bell mouth. Check each roller if it is rolling smoothly,
apply WD40 or grease as required.
Workers may Emal, Engr., Supv. Maintain housekeeping around the area.
slip, trip & fall at Elec, and helpers Walkway and gangway to be kept free of
3 x 1 =3
same ground or to obstruction, barricade the edge of the
the manholes. maneholes.
Detaching of pulling Cable pulling group
eye from the cable Connect pulling eye with cable properly.
while pulling: Check cable clamp with torque bar for
Improper connection correct torque. 2 x 2 =4
between pulling eye Ensure close Supervision through out the
and cable activity
Lack of supervision

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Cable rollers: Cable pulling group

Connecting swivels should be in good
Nip points created condition and rotate freely
by cable & Training on correct manual handling
rollers/ducts 3x1=3
Issue PPE
Improper handling
Ensure close Supervision through out the
of cable
activity
Lack of supervision
Blocked access/exit Emal, Engr., Supv. Personnel shall ensure that correct
routes Elec, and helpers handling practices are used at all times,
Fall of materials i.e. bending the knees and keeping the
and/or tools back straight.
Fall of personnel Personnel shall ensure that access routes 2x1=2
Back injuries/strains are kept clear at all times and/or
alternative walkways are provided.
Personnel shall ensure that all tools and
equipment are kept secured at all times.
High Ambient Emal, Engr., Supv. Wear recommended PPE; safety boots
Temperatures: Elec, and helpers overall, hardhat, gloves and safety
Heat Stress glasses.
Illness/Fatalities Give tool box talk regarding heat stress.
Cold drinking water and electrolyte to be 2 x 2 =4
available on site for employees.
Ensure area is clear.
Supervisor to ensure good housekeeping.
Regular inspections of area
Dust and ., Supv. Elec, and Supervisor to assess severity of storm.
sandstorm: helpers Low - provide personal protective
Low
3x1=3
equipment.
visibility/Nuisance High - stop work & take shelter.

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Unauthorized Other workers Only competent and authorized person to

do the inspection, ensure notified the 3x1=3
INSPECTION workers nearby
DUBAL with all necessary documents.

This sheet must be properly completed detailing all of the steps required to complete the job along with the sequence of events and each of the hazards
arising. Failure to properly complete the form will result in non-approval.
(Additional sheets to be used as required)

9. Chemical Analysis (This form to be used as required)

Product Name

MSDS supplied Yes / No

Dangerous Goods Class

Hazardous Material Yes / No

Nature of Hazard Irritation / Carcinogen / Corrosive / Toxic / Other

Form Solid /Liquid / Gas / Dust / Vapour / Mist

Exposure Route Inhalation / Skin / Eye / Ingestion

Number of People Exposed

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Duration of Exposure

Frequency of Exposure

Controls to be implemented

Estimate of Exposure Negligible / Marginal / High

This sheet must be properly completed detailing all the necessary information. Failure to properly complete the form will result in non-approval.

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