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SOP- Fixing of Sag Rod EFFECTIVE DATE :

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1.0 Purpose

Fixing of Sag Rods.

2.0 Scope

a) Safe lifting of Sag Rods.

b) Ensure the Working area and access is leveled and compacted properly.

c) Check & Ensure that the working area is Barricaded.

3.0 Responsibility

a) Erector supervisor / lifting supervisor / SIPL site engineers / SIPL site in-charge.

4.0 Procedures
4.1 Control measures:

a) Inspection of all lifting tools, tackles, cranes and boom lift to be used.

b) Trained / competent Crane operator to be available and load chart to be followed.

c) Trained work force, trained & validated fitter & signal man.

4.2 Work Location/Access Requirements:

a) The suitability of the ground for the vehicle and load stability (for example whether the
ground is flat and firm).
b) No obstructions at the erection area for underground and above ground utilities (including
parked cars, overhead cables and pipes)
c) The boom lift should be checked to make sure that it can access the lifting area safely, If
Boom lift not Available then we should arrange Scaffolding or Aluminum Ladder for Safe
Access to the Columns and Rafters.
4.3 Method of work

a) Study the Erection drawings and start fixing of sag rods.

b) Ensure the all the purlins are fixed as per latest revised erection drawings.
c) Ensure the overlapping and tightening of nut bolt is done.
d) Ensure the ground is well compacted and leveled for the safe movement of boom lift.
e) Start fixing of sag rods from the eave top that is one end of sag rod at eave top and other at
the rigid point of another corresponding purlin.
f) By this way fix all other Sag rods accordingly opposite to the Direction of Slope of the
Building.
g) Ensure full tightness of sag rods which imparts strength to the structure.
h) Ensure the fixing of sag rods are fully painted otherwise repainting should be conducted.