HS.SAF.34.

F02

TASK RISK ASSESSMENT

Task: CABLE PULLING / LAYING, GLANDING AND TERMINATION SOP No: Department:
Area: FROM RT BAY OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE TO RT CONTROL BUILDING

Sr # Activity Personnel Hazard Risk Countermeasures Responsible Residual

Involved Risk
P S T P S T
1 PREPARATION Emal Interference 3 3 9 Supervisor to ensure approved Emal 2 2 4
operators/ with operational PTW from Emal operation is operation /
electrician activity available prior to enter any contractor
s Hazard due Emal facilities. supervisor
to operational Obtain isolation permit and
activitY confined space permit.
Only competent and
authorized personnel to be
deployed, supervisor to
control.
Supervisor to give tool box talk
prior to start the task and
must be documented. This
shall cover the method
statement and risk
assessment.
Proper coordination with Emal
shift supervisor prior to
commencement of the activity.
Activity shall be carried out
the personnel supervision of
receiving activity.
Ensure all workers received
the Big 5 training from EMAL
training

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Work check list has to be

completed.
Barricade the area with sign
board and provide appropriate
electrical insulation material.
Inspect all hand tools to be
used for the task, do not use
homemade hand tools, use
appropriate hand protection.
In case of emergency,
immediately contact EMAL
Emergency Response Team,
EMERGENCY NO:02-509
2111
2 CABLE PULLING / Cable Extra care to be taken while contractor 2 1 2
Sharp edges from
LAYING ON CABLE pulling pulling the cable on cable supervisor
existing cable 3 2 6
TRAYS AND LADDERS group tray/ladders, use hard hand
tray/ladders
gloves.
Cable Extra care to be taken while contractor 2 1 2
pulling pulling cable to the existing supervisor
Damaged
group 3 2 6 cable tray/ladders, if necessary
existing cable.
protects the existing cable with
polyethylene sheet.
Cable Slips, trips and Maintain housekeeping contractor 2 1 2
pulling fall at the same 3 2 6 around the working area. supervisor
group level.
Cable Fall from height 3 3 9 Use only wooden or GRP contractor 2 2 4
pulling or from ladder. ladder. supervisor
group Dont leave cut cable
inside the building & top of
panels.
Inspect ladder before

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use; assign one man to hold

the ladder on the ground while
in used.
Always climb up and
down facing the ladder.
Don't carry tools or
materials in your hand while
climbing up and down ladder.
All workers involve in working
at height must wear their full
body harness and 100% tie
off.
Cable Cordon the work area to avoid contractor 2 2 4
pulling unauthorized entry. supervisor
group Provide applicable safety
warning signboards
Do not keep unwanted
3 3 9
Fall of materials materials on top of the ladder.
Materials to be removed
should be in safe manner
one by one--, ensure no
materials to be dropped.
Cable Communication Good communication contractor 2 1 2
pulling barriers among 3 2 6 measures / devices shall be supervisor
group workers. used.
Cable Supervisor to give toolbox talk contractor 2 1 2
Manual handling
pulling 3 2 6 regarding proper manual supervisor
group hazards.
handling.
3 CABLE PULLING / Cable No available 4 2 8 Obtain confined space permit. contractor 3 1 3
LAYING IN CONFINED pulling confined space Daily toolbox talk to be given supervisor
SPACE group permit prior to start the job,
supervisor to monitor.

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Gas meter will be used to

monitor and record o2 levels
Cable Entry to the confined space contractor 3 1 3
pulling through log register only. supervisor
group Stand by person to be deputed
in the entrance of confined
space.
Lifeline to be attached with the
employees as required.
Emergency response team
must be notified about
confined space work before
entry.
Access/Egress 4 2 8
Provide access ladder. Make
sure that it touches the ground
properly and should have a
meter excess outside the
confined space. Ensure that
the ladder to be used is in
good condition.
No metal ladders allowed at
EMAL projects
Ladder must have valid
inspection tag.
Cable Unaware 4 2 8 Follow permit precautions and contractor 3 1 3
pulling emergency procedures. supervisor
group procedure of Emergency procedure must be
EMAL displayed at prominent
location and cascade to
operatives on regular interval
and recorded.
Smoking is strictly prohibited
inside and around the confined

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space.
Provide fresh air inlet fan as
required.
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.
Ensure that one competent
person reserve on site while 1st
person on break (toilet).
In case of emergency,
immediately contact EMAL
Emergency Response Team.
EMERGENCY NO:02-509
2111
Cable Maintain consistent contractor 2 1 2
pulling communication between supervisor
group entrant and attendant by
Communication
3 2 6 using radio phone (walkie
barrier
talkie), signal light, rope or any
other means of
communication
Cable Unknown 4 2 8 The number of persons in the contractor 3 1 3
pulling quantity of confined space should always supervisor
group workers inside be known and signed onto the
the confined confined space permit before
space entry

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Confined space watchman to

be posted at entrance of
confined space at all times and
to sign workers into and out of
confined space
Cable All personnel involved in contractor 2 1 2
pulling activities must wear P.P.E.s at supervisor
group all times (hard hat, safety
glass, safety shoes, hand
Not using P.P.E.s 3 2 6 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 tusk
Cable Untrained contractor 2 1 2
pulling workers Workers must attend the Emal supervisor
3 2 6
group confined space training.

Cable Gas test to be done before contractor 2 2 4

pulling entry. supervisor
group Gas/oxygen test to be
completed in regular intervals,
Supervisor to monitor / as
Changing 3 3 9 required.
environment Each shift provide safe access
conditions
to work location
Provide explosion proof lights
as per confined space
requirement
Cable Presents of toxic 4 3 12 Gas /oxygen test to be contractor 3 2 6
pulling gases and lack of conducted in hourly basis and supervisor
group oxygen keep record along with
confined space permit.

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Positive ventilation to be
provided into the confined
space If required
Cable Personnel shall ensure that contractor 2 1 2
pulling correct handling practices are supervisor
Blocked
group used at all times, i.e. bending
access/exit
the knees and keeping the
routes
back straight.
Fall of materials
Personnel shall ensure that
and/or tools 3 2 6
access routes are kept clear
Fall of personnel
at all times and/or alternative
Back walkways are provided.
injuries/strains Personnel shall ensure that all
tools and equipment are kept
secured at all times.
Cable Read first the MSDS before contractor 2 1 2
pulling Use of zinc spray supervisor
commencing any task.
group during cable 3 2 6
MSDS must be available at the
pulling
work force
Cable Fall from height 3 3 9 Use only wooden or GRP contractor 2 2 4
pulling or from ladder. ladder. supervisor
group Dont leave cut cable
inside the building & top of
panels.
Inspect ladder before
use; assign one man to hold
the ladder on the ground while
in used.
Always climb up and
down facing the ladder.
Don't carry tools or
materials in your hand while

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climbing up and down ladder.

All workers involve in working
at height must wear their full
body harness and 100% tie
off.
Cable Extra care to be taken while contractor 2 2 4
pulling manually guiding of cable to supervisor
group Manually guiding the cable rollers, use hand
of cable into gloves.
3 3 9
cable rollers. Check each roller if it is rolling
smoothly, apply WD40 or
grease as required.
Cable Supervisor to ensure all contractor 2 2 4
pulling Poor workers understand the supervisor
group communication objective of the activity, crew
among workers meeting to be held.
3 3 9
during the cable Two way radio (walkie
pulling. talkie) will be used for
communication.
Cable Maintain housekeeping around contractor 2 1 2
pulling Slips, trips and supervisor
in the working area.
group fall at the same
Proper barrication around the
level.
3 2 6 manhole to be provided.
Slips, trips and
Provide hard barrication when
fall into
not working in the confined
manholes
space.
4 CABLE DRESSING Cable Supervisor to give toolbox talk contractor 2 1 2
Manual handling
pulling 3 2 6 regarding proper manual supervisor
group Hand injury
handling.
Cable 3 3 9 Cordon the work area to avoid contractor 2 2 4
pulling Fall of materials unauthorized entry. supervisor
group Provide applicable safety

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warning signboards
Do not keep unwanted
materials on top of the ladder.
Materials to be removed
should be in safe manner
one by one--, ensure no
materials to be dropped.
Cable Use only wooden or GRP contractor 2 2 4
pulling ladder. supervisor
group Dont leave cut cable
inside the building & top of
panels.
Inspect ladder before
use; assign one man to hold
the ladder on the ground while
Fall from height 3 3 9
in used.
or from ladder. Always climb up and
down facing the ladder.
Don't carry tools or
materials in your hand while
climbing up and down ladder.
All workers involve in working
at height must wear their full
body harness and 100% tie
off.
Cable Using damaged 3 2 6 All workers involve in working contractor 2 1 2
pulling hand tools at height must wear their full supervisor
group body harness and 100% tie off.
Barricade the working area by
using safety cones warning
tape / signboard.
No materials or hand tools to
be stocked on the top of

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ladder.
Do not over load or allow
materials to get accumulated
on the working platform.
Cable Supervisor/operatives to contractor 2 1 2
pulling ensure that all hand tools must supervisor
Incompetent
group 3 2 6 be in good condition, no
workers.
homemade hand tools to be
used at site.
Cable Slips, trips and Competent workers to be contractor 2 1 2
pulling fall at the same deployed, supervisor to check supervisor
3 2 6
group level. the competency of the
workers.
5 MARKING AND DRILL Electrician Use of damaged Obtain LOTOV permit. contractor 3 2 6
THE GLAND PLATE. s& Hand tools. 4 3 12 Strictly follow EMAL LOTOV supervisor
Remove the Helpers Using of drill procedure
gland plate from machine. Supervisor to ensure
DB Dust from drill approved PTW is available on
Mark the machine. site prior to commencement
glanding Electrocution. the task.
location Sprains & strains Toolbox talks to be held at
Drill the marked site and documented.
to hands and
area according arms Inspect hand tools before
to the gland use.
size.
Inspect drill machine before
use and ensure dead man
switch.
Ensure proper grounding.
Ensure area to be drill is
clear from any services.
Only competent and
authorized worker for the using

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of power tools.
Provide dust mask 3M 8210
or 3M respiratory mask. .
(where ever required)
Only 110 V to be used at
site.
Use of cutting fluid when
drilling to avoid burns, damage
to equipments.
Close unused holes in gland
plate by grommets or PVC
plug.
6 GLANDING, JOINTING Electrician Use of sharp Obtain LOTOV permit. contractor 2 3 6
AND TERMINATION: s& hand tools. 3 4 12 Strictly follow EMAL LOTOV supervisor
Opening of Helpers Competency of procedure
insulation and electrician/cable When doing the termination
cut the cable for jointer. in existing system ensure that
jointing/termina Using damaged power is isolated and no
tion. hand tools/ current in the working place.
Crimp the Torque wrench All hand tools must be in
lugs/ferrules to Use of Heat gun good condition with valid
the cable.
(hot blower), colour code, no homemade
Remove the
electrocution/ hand tools to be used at site,
bolt from the
burns. supervisor to check.
breaker and
Using damaged Torque wrench must be in
tight the cable
lugs with bolts hydraulic good condition with calibrated
to the breaker crimping tool sticker on it. Supervisor to
check.
Supervisor to ensure the
competency of
electrician/cable jointer.
Inspect heat gun before use;
ensure that heat gun is in good

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condition with valid colour

coded.
Only 110 V to be used at site
Provide firewatcher and fire
extinguisher as required.
Ensure that hydraulic
crimping tool to be used is
calibrated and functional
Ensure that crimping tool
must be compatible or same
size with the lugs or
connectors.
7 TESTING Testing contractor 2 1 2
Continuity Test group supervisor
All hand tools must be in good
Insulation Using damaged
condition, no homemade hand
Resistance Test hand tools 3 2 6
tools to be used at site,
Phase
supervisor to check.
Orientation
check
Testing Unauthorized Access towards to the testing contractor 2 2 4
group person. 3 3 9 area to be barricaded and supervisor
Electrocution watchman to be posted.
Testing area to be barricaded
and proper sign boards to be
placed which read "TESTING
IN PROGRESS KEEP AWAY".
Avoid cable joint.
Ensure that all power power
sources to be connected with
ELCB.
All testing equipments must be
in good condition and with
valid test calibration.

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Clear everybody from the area

where testing is in progress.
Testing Using damaged All testing equipments must be contractor 2 1 2
group testing in good condition and with supervisor
equipment. 3 2 6 valid calibration test
certificates.
Testing Bad contractor 2 1 2
group housekeeping, Maintain good housekeeping supervisor
Personnel may around the working area.
slip, trip and fall 3 2 6
Walkway and gangway to be
at the same kept free of obstruction
ground.
8 INSPECTION Supervisor, Only competent and Emal 2 2 4
electrician authorized person to do the operation /
Unauthorized
s & helpers 3 3 9 inspection, ensure notified the contractor
workers supervisor
client with all necessary
documents.
Maintain good housekeeping Emal 2 1 2
around the working area. operation /
Slip / Trip / Fall - contractor
Walkway and gangway to be
same level 3 2 6 supervisor
kept free of obstruction.
All temporary cable should be
properly organized.

Consequence
insignificant catastrophic
Probability -1 minor-2 moderate-3 major-4 -5 TRA Conducted By (Name & Emp#): TRA Approved By (Name, Emp# &
Signature):
rare-1 1 2 3 4 5 1.
possible-2 2 4 6 8 10 2.
3.
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likely-3 3 6 9 12 15
often-4 4 8 12 16 20
frequent-5 5 10 15 20 25

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