13.

0 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION & EQUIPMENT

All material and equipment used in temporary electrical installations shall meet SABIC standards,
including SABIC Construction Safety Manual requirements. SENDAN shall ensure that have
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) or Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker (ELCB) for personal
protection.

Every piece of electrical equipment is a potential source of electric shock. Even through an electric
shock is too small to cause injury it may trigger an involuntary reaction that results in physical
injury; for example, after touching a live wire, a person may lose his balance and fall off a ladder
or scaffolding.

Obviously, design, layout, installation, and preventive maintenance programs can minimize such
incidents on live or hot electrical equipment.

An effective electrical safety policy coupled with an employee training and hazard awareness
program can further prevent electrical shocks.

To minimize electrical related injuries, it is important to follow basic safety precautions to avoid
such an accident.
All temporary electrical installations and equipment on the project will conform to SABIC
STANDARDS and National Electrical Code (NEC).

Extension cords will be kept clear of walkways, water pools, and other locations where they may
be exposed to damage, create trip hazards, or set up other hazardous conditions.

Color tagging, following inspection by a qualified electrician, of hand held power tools, all
electrical equipment/boards, outlets, extension cords, table saws, appliances, and etc. is required
monthly. It is understood a color scheme has been provided and this requirement is subject to
change.

Minimum safety measures that SENDAN will ensure on the project include but not limited
to the following:

a) Distribution of electrical power on construction site is different from permanent

installation. Distribution boards and supply cable must be properly installed and protected
from accidental damage.

b) All materials used shall be of an approved type and in good condition.

c) All portable electric tools must be well maintained and provided 3 core grounded cable and
proper plugs. Approved double insulated or all insulated tools may be used without a
ground wire. Double insulation does not protect against defects in the cords, plug, and
receptacle. Continuous inspection and maintenance are required.
 d) When cords are not in use, they should be disconnected and neatly stored. Cords should be
stored in a dry room they should not be exposed to excessively cold or hot temperatures.

e) A visual electrical inspection should be made of the extension cord each time it is used.
Cords with cracked or worn insulation or damaged ends should be removed from service
immediately. Cords with the grounding prong missing or cut off must also be removed
from service.

f) All connections shall be made with approved and proper connectors. When cords must
cross passageway, whether vehicular or personnel, cords should be protected and identified
with appropriate warning. Cords should be used in this manner only for temporary or
emergency use.

g) Once every month, the Safety Supervisor and Equipment Foreman shall inspect equipment
and tools. It remove damaged tools, and from the site for repair or scrap.

h) Once every week the Electrical Supervisor shall check that all electrical equipment is
adequately grounded.

i) All maintenance work identified from the electrical inspections shall be rectified by an
adequately trained electrician and supervised by the Electrical supervisor.

j) Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) or Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker (ELCB) will be
used on all electrical circuits including portable power electrical supplies.

k) Only qualified electricians will be allowed to perform repair or carry out maintenance of
electrical tools and equipment. When performing maintenance on electrical system, lock
out and tag system must be used.

l) Keep adequate clearance between electrical line and object being moved or handled.

m) Machinery guarding is to protect against electric shock and to prevent body contact with a
grounded surface.

Grounding for protection of workers

Grounding cables shall be connected to the ground first, and then the equipment.

Grounding cables shall be installed and removed using hot sticks or insulated gloves.

Grounding cable shall first be disconnected from the line or equipment and then be
disconnected from ground.

Grounding cable shall be at, or as close as practicable to, the work locations.