Project name : Package 1A, 1B &1C - Fit out of Cluster (A, B & C). Doc. no Rev. no.

Date
RLR-MS-ELE-005 0 24-Nov-2018

METHOD STATEMENT
FOR
INSTALLATION OF ENCLOSED SWITCHES &
ISOLATORS

Project: PACKAGE 1A,1B&1C – FIT OUT OF

CLUSTER (A,B&C)

Client: QATAR PETROLEUM

Contractor:
RLR
Sub-Contractor:
OMEGA ENGINEERING W.L.L.

Revision History

Issued for Review and

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Approval
Doc. no. Rev. Date Purpose of Prep. By Rev. By Approved. Accepted. By
no. submission QA/QC Electrical By MEP
Engineer. Engineer. Project Coordinator
(OMEGA) (OMEGA) Manager (RLR)
(OMEGA)

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INDEX SHEET
1.0 PURPOSE.........................................................................................................................3
2.0 SCOPE..............................................................................................................................3
3.0 REFERENCES..................................................................................................................3
4.0 ABBREVIATIONS.............................................................................................................3
5.0 RESOURCES....................................................................................................................4
6.0 RESPONSIBILITIES.........................................................................................................5
7.0 PERMITS AND LICENSES...............................................................................................7
8.0 SEQUENCE OF ACTIVITIES............................................................................................7
8.1 Site Planning / Preparation......................................................................................7
8.2 Material Handling and Storage................................................................................7
8.3 Prior to Installation...................................................................................................8
8.4 Enclosed Switches & Isolators, Installation Procedure............................................8
8.5 Final Works............................................................................................................11
9.0 QUALITY.........................................................................................................................12
10.0 HSE ISSUES, RISK ASSESSMENT AND HAZARD ANALYSIS..................................12

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1.0 PURPOSE
The purpose of this Method Statement is to describe the methodology of carrying out the
construction, quality control and safety aspects related to the installation Enclosed Switches &
Isolators of Package 1A, 1B & 1C - Fit out of Cluster (A, B & C), with respect to project
specifications and specific scope of works undertaken under the contractual obligations of the
contract.
1.1 This Method Statement is developed based on the detailed design drawings “Issued for
Construction”.

2.0 SCOPE
The scope of this Method Statement is to define the procedures of the Contractor to adopt the
Installation, of “Enclosed Switches & Isolators” as required by the project Package 1A, 1B & 1C -
Fit out of Cluster (A, B & C). The installation procedure shall follow the execution of actual work at
site in accordance with KAHRAMAA Regulation, IFC drawings, QCS 2014, project specifications
and manufacturer’s recommended Installation.

3.0 REFERENCES

3.1 Qatar Construction Standards 2014, Section 21 Part 28

3.2 Issued For Construction (IFC) Drawings
3.3 Approved Shop Drawings
3.4 British Standards and other applicable standards

4.0 ABBREVIATIONS
4.1 QP - Qatar Petroleum ( Client)
4.2 IFC - Issued for Construction
4.3 ITP - Inspection & Test Plan
4.4 MS - Method Statement
4.5 HSE - Health, Safety and Environment
4.6 PPE - Personal Protective Equipment
4.7 QA/QC - Quality Assurance/Quality Control
4.8 QCS - Qatar Construction Standards
4.9 LV - Low Voltage
4.10 IR - Inspection Request
4.11 MIR - Material Inspection Request

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5.0 RESOURCES
5.1 Tools and Equipment
The requirements that will be engaged for installation of Enclosed Switches & Isolators
works will be as follows:
a. Cable Cutters, Splicers / Strippers
b. Measuring Steel Tape, Ruler Water Level
c. Electrical Tape, Masking Tape, Rubber Tape
d. Labeling/Tagging
e. Marker / Chalk
f. Compression Connectors/Terminal Lugs
g. Multi-Tester
h. Torque Wrench, Screw Drivers, Pliers
i. Lifting Equipment
j. PPE

5.2 Supervision/Manpower
• Project Manager
• QA/QC Engineer
• QC Inspector
• Safety Officer
• Site Electrical Engineer
• Site Electrical Supervisor / Foreman
• Skilled Workers / Helpers.

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6.0 RESPONSIBILITIES
6.1 Project Manager
6.1.1 To ensure fulfillment of time and efficient use of company resources, cost target for
project to achieve the completion date within reasonable time.
6.1.2 Responsible under command responsibility for safety and proper planning of
resources at the project site for the welfare of the personnel under his management
involved at the jobsite.
6.1.3 Performs project management functions.
6.1.4 Attend Coordination meeting with Main Contractor as required for the completion of
the project.
6.1.5 Implementation of company procedures and policies at project site.
6.1.6 To ensure fulfillment of allotted time and cost effective target for project.
6.1.7 Shall perform other jobs as maybe required by Top Management.

6.2 QA/QC Engineer QA/QC is part of the quality management, focused on providing the
quality requirements per standards fulfilled with quality of workmanship.
6.2.1 Responsible for the inspections, testing and /or review of test data and quality audit
based on project documentation requirements.
6.2.2 Shall carry out periodic inspection of completed work, review of testing and
commissioning in coordination with the submitted data by site engineer, shall comply
with the project documentation requirements.
6.2.3 Shall perform coordination with the Engineer, Project Manager, Site Engineers, and
Safety Officers for the implementation and compliance with the Safety, Quality
Management System and work standard requirements.
6.3 QC Inspector is part of the quality management, focused on providing the quality
requirements per standards fulfilled with quality of workmanship.
6.3.1 Responsible for the inspections of workmanship for the installation of Lighting
Control System Works.
6.3.2 Shall carry out day to day inspection of the on-going and completed works, review of
testing and commissioning in coordination with the submitted data by Electrical
Engineer, shall comply with the project documentation requirements.
6.3.3 Shall perform coordination with the QA/QC Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Supervisor
and Safety Officers for the implementation and compliance with the Safety, Quality
Management System and work standard requirements.
6.4 Safety Officer
6.4.1 All safety measures implemented at the job site for handling, transporting,
installations, dismantling, etc. Hazards and risk assessment shall be prepared and
disseminated to all concern, to minimize the occurrence of untoward incident at
jobsite.
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6.4.2 Coordination with project managers, QA/QC engineers, site engineers, foremen,
supervisors, workers, client’s representatives, etc. at job site on health and safety
issues.
6.4.3 Shall conduct the tool box meetings and on the spot inspection on daily activities at
jobsite of all personnel to prevent or minimize hazardous condition, unsafe practices,
etc.
6.4.4 Shall be responsible to implement safety rules and regulations and conduct
disciplinary action to those who has repeatedly made defiance to safety matters.
6.4.5 Shall be responsible for first aid treatment and shall coordinate with nearest hospital,
police and fire department in case of accident or emergency.

6.5 Site Electrical Engineer

6.5.1 Review this method statement and monitor its implementation.
6.5.2 Assist site Supervisor/ Foreman on executing the construction activities.
6.5.3 Responsible on overlooking the activities on the project and preparing work
progress.
6.5.4 Responsible of implementing all activities that are required as per approved shop
drawings.
6.5.5 Responsible on all work safety during execution.
6.5.6 Conducting daily meeting with Construction team to organize work for the day/next
day.
6.5.7 Coordinate the activities to other trade contractor before implementing at the site.

6.6 Site Supervisor/Foreman

6.6.1 Shall be responsible for the tool box meetings with workers prior to start of work at
job site on day to day activities, the proper storage, handling, installations, cost
effective utilization of construction materials at job sites.
6.6.2 Responsible under command responsibility for the safety and welfare of his site
workers at project job site at every stage of work at job site.
6.6.3 Performs installation/construction of all works in accordance with approved shop
drawings, specifications, standards, Method Statements and quality workmanship.
6.6.4 Coordination with site workers for proper use of material resources and daily work at
the project job site.
6.6.5 Shall maintain good housekeeping at job site upon completion of work. All scrap
materials, rags, debris, etc., shall be properly disposed.

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6.7 Skilled Workers/Helpers

6.7.1 Responsible for the safe and efficient performance/works at project job site and
proper utilization of materials. Minimize waste of materials at job site and use the
right tools for the job.
6.7.2 Performs installation/construction of all works in accordance with approved shop
drawings, specifications, standards, Method Statements with quality workmanship.
6.7.3 Coordination with helpers for joint efforts and use of all available resources and daily
activities for the project.
6.7.4 Shall follow all company rules, guidelines, procedures and policies at project site.
6.7.5 Site coordination works of related equipment with other trades at project job site to
ensure efficient use of resources.
6.7.6 Shall maintain good housekeeping at job site upon completion of work. All scrap
materials, rags, debris, etc., shall be properly disposed.

7.0 PERMITS AND LICENSES

7.1 Necessary approvals/permits will be obtained from RLR/QP before commencing any work
on site, (where applicable).

8.0 SEQUENCE OF ACTIVITIES

8.1 Site Planning / Preparation
8.1.1 Obtain the material approval prior to delivery of Enclosed Switches & Isolators, and
Accessories materials and before shifting the same to site.
8.1.2 Drawings for installation shall be approved & coordinated with other services.
8.1.3 The site engineer shall ensure that if any clashing observed during coordination with
other services, the same shall be identified and brought in to consultant with
alternate proposal for further review and approval.
8.1.4 Permits/clearances & proper access shall be provided as per approved program.
8.1.5 Location/area shall be ready for site installation.
8.1.6 Prepare all the materials, equipment and tools that are necessary during the
execution time.
8.1.7 Check all the materials before bringing to site the same must be free from any
damages through material handling and storage.

8.2 Material Handling and Storage

8.2.1 On receipt of the Enclosed Switches & Isolators at site, necessary precautions shall
be taken for unloading, shifting and storage to avoid scratches or damages.
8.2.2 The Enclosed Switches & Isolators materials will be handled, transported & unloaded
at site strictly as per manufacturer’s written instruction.

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8.2.3 Store Enclosed Switches & Isolators in original package, raised off the floor and
maintained in a flat position and in clean dry space. Protect from weather and
construction traffic to avoid being damaged in the lay down area. Storage as per
manufacturer’s written instructions.
8.2.4 After delivery, Enclosed Switches & Isolators materials will be inspected for any
damage and in compliance with the project specification & materials submittal.
8.2.5 Enclosed Switches & Isolators materials are factory packed for transport and should
remain until installation.
8.2.6 All documents will be available with the supplied Enclosed Switches & Isolators
materials i.e. transport/shipping documents, packing list, delivery notes, and factory
test certificate.
8.2.7 A material delivery to site will be inspected for delivered materials for approval from
consultant engineer.
8.2.8 Any discrepancies, damage etc., found will be notified and reported for further
action.
8.2.9 Material found not suitable for site use will be removed from site immediately.

8.3 Prior to Installation

8.3.1 All workers will attend safety induction training on the safe installation method by the
Safety Department.
8.3.2 Engineer in charge shall ensure that approved and standard tools and tackles are
available to carry out the work.
8.3.3 Prior to commencement of the work, areas and access will be inspected to confirm
that the installation site area is ready to commence the work and all materials
received at site shall be inspected to ensure that the materials are as per approved
material submittal.
8.3.4 Engineer In-charge shall verify and record that the Enclosed Switches & Isolators
materials are correct with respect to its location at site.
8.3.5 Engineer In-charge will conduct workshop to explain the installation team and
tradesman for the correct method of installation as per the approved method
statement and each Enclosed Switches & Isolators materials will be installed out as
per the approved shop drawings and routings.
8.3.6 Approved Shop drawings, Coordinated Room Layout and Coordinated reflected
ceiling plan shall be posted at the work place for site reference use and installation
works.
8.4 Enclosed Switches & Isolators, Installation Procedure
** It has been presumed that all associated works has been completed and accepted by the
consultant prior to the installation of Enclosed Switches & Isolators works (e.g. concrete or
metal base, etc.)**.
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8.4.1 Installation of Isolator Indoor on Walls: Unpack the isolator and lay down in a
clean floor with protection to avoid scratches in the paint.
8.4.2 Unscrew cover and remove cover straight from the box.
8.4.3 Fasten box to surface wall and level to get the four points marking ensure that the
location and sizes are as per the approved shop drawing.
8.4.4 Gland and terminate the incoming and outgoing cable using appropriate wiring
glanding tools.
8.4.5 Measure the distance from the gland plate to the cable termination point and
accordingly remove the outer sheath.
8.4.6 Remove the armour up to the gland plate.
8.4.7 Insert the shroud into the cable.
8.4.8 Remove sheath of the cable up to gland plate and separate the cores for inserting
the lugs / copper tubes terminals.
8.4.9 Insert the bottom part of the gland into the cable, put the armour ring and terminate
the armour wire into the ring.
8.4.10 Insert the upper part of the cable gland and tighten the upper and the lower part by
spanner.
8.4.11 Cables should be properly identified with approved identification before and after the
entry in the Isolator.
8.4.12 Crimp the cable lugs with proper crimping tool. Connect to terminal as per
requirement.
8.4.13 Terminate wires in the terminal with correct phase sequence and color code.
8.4.14 Connection of cable trays with isolators shall be done rigidly of proper supports.
8.4.15 All knockouts made on the panel covers shall be filled and provided with grommets
to avoid sharp edges. All cable entries shall be closed and sealed in a proper way.
8.4.16 Ensure tightness of terminal as per the manufacturer recommendation.
8.4.17 All isolators shall be provided with proper earthing connections as per approved
shop drawings.
8.4.18 Put the box cover and tighten the screw.
8.4.19 Identification labels of approved type shall be fixed to all isolators.
8.4.20 The IP rating shall be as per the approved material submittal.
8.4.21 Ensure that the installation of support and sunshade does not compromised the
integrity of water proofing on concrete slab
8.4.22 Installation of support and sunshade shall be coordinated with architect and civil
engineer.
8.4.23 Install isolator in the support with sunshade and ensure that bolt and nuts are fixed
properly.

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8.4.24 Gland and terminate the incoming and outgoing cable using appropriate wiring
glanding tools.
8.4.25 Measure the distance from the gland plate to the cable termination point and
accordingly remove the outer sheath.
8.4.26 The holes are made for taking the cables inside the Isolator to be properly covered
and sealed after checking of the termination point.
8.4.27 Remove the armour up to the gland plate.
8.4.28 Insert the shroud into the cable.
8.4.29 Remove sheath of the cable up to gland plate and separate the cores for inserting
the lugs / copper tubes terminals.
8.4.30 Insert the bottom part of the gland into the cable, put the armour ring and terminate
the armour wire into the ring.
8.4.31 Insert the upper part of the cable gland and tighten the upper and the lower part by
spanner.
8.4.32 Cables should be properly identified with approved identification before and after the
entry in the Isolator.
8.4.33 Crimp the cable lugs with proper crimping tool. Connect to terminal as per
requirement.
8.4.34 Terminate wires in the terminal with correct phase sequence and color code.
8.4.35 Ensure tightness of terminal as per the manufacturer recommendation.
8.4.36 All isolator shall be provided with proper earthing connection as per the project
specification and approved shop drawing.
8.4.37 Put cover box and tighten the screw.
8.4.38 Identification labels of approved type shall be fixed to all isolator.

8.5 Final Works

8.5.1 Clean the inside and outside of the enclosure with brush and vacuum, all debris and
dusts shall be removed.
8.5.2 Touch up scratches and impact marks on surface painting if required. Refer to
attachment no. 6 for the painting procedure. However full compliance to item no. 8.2
above to avoid scratches and impact mark.
8.5.3 QA/QC Inspector and the installer to conduct rechecking of the installation works to
ensure that the quality works are done following previous sections of this method
statement, project specification and approved shop drawings.
8.5.4 Cover the Enclosure using the same original box or plastic to protect the panels from
pedestrians and other trades working near the vicinity of the Enclosed Switches &
Isolators and provide barricade.

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8.5.5 Raise Inspection Request (IR) for the installation of Enclosed Switches & Isolators
for consultant’s approval prior to final testing and commissioning.

9.0 QUALITY
9.1 Inspection And Testing
9.1.1 The Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) for the installation of Enclosed Switches &
Isolators materials layout works summarizes various characteristics to be checked.
The concerned Site Engineer will be responsible to ensure stage wise compliance
for these operations and the QA/QC Engineer will carry out quality control checks
and report the inspection results.
9.1.2 ITP will be submitted along with this method statement.

9.2 Documentation
9.2.1 The Site Inspection Request (IR) of various activities of Enclosed Switches &
Isolators materials layout works will be submitted to RLR in advance with adequate
notice. Consultant Inspection Requests Form shall be followed for all Enclosed
Switches & Isolators materials layout works activities.
9.2.2 Variance work activities will be checked and the QA/QC Engineer will be responsible
for completing Inspection Requests for these activities. Recorded in related
checklists.

10.0 HSE ISSUES, RISK ASSESSMENT AND HAZARD ANALYSIS

10.1 All works shall be carried out as per the approved Construction Health and Safety Plan
(CHSP)
10.2 No specific hazards identified outside the scope of the CHSP.
10.3 Prior to commencement of any activities, the workforce will receive a safety induction and
tool box talks on the project site safety requirements.
10.4 Site Engineer will ensure that all involved personnel are briefed on the nature of work and
associated hazards, and to verify the compliance with the required Personal Protective
Equipment for the tasked works at all times during construction activities.
10.5 Regular compliance inspections by the Site Engineer and HSE department will take place
throughout the works.
10.6 Safety signs shall be provided to guide the movement of workers, & safety awareness to
all.
10.7 During night works, a suitably trained supervisor will be on site throughout the work
duration and adequate lighting shall be provided.

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10.8 All site activities involving worker, operators at exposed areas during hot weather season
shall adhere to the control measures as per the project heat stress programmed and local
regulation in state of Qatar.
10.9 Emergency response plan procedures shall be strictly followed in the applicable events; a
competent emergency responses coordinator will be nominated for the site; while first
aiders and fire wardens will be deployed, assembly and muster points shall be clearly
identified and fire drills will be conducted regularly.
10.10 Adequate rest shelters, cooled drinking water and toilet facilities shall be provided.
10.11 Work area to be completely barricaded and permits related to the work being done, and
to ensure that no works are performed unless the relevant permits are in place.
10.12 No specific environmental hazards identified outside the scope of the Construction
Environmental Management Plan.
10.13 The Site Specific Risk Assessment.

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