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Golden Biscuits RAMS
Golden Biscuits RAMS
Golden Biscuits RAMS
Responsibility Mr Vinod
Note: Preparation and checking of this document shall only be by an appropriately competent
IMEXOLUTIONS Ltd employee.
AMENDMENTS
Document Issue 1 2 3 4
(Revision)
DATE 14-feb-2023
SIGNATURE:
(1) Site Contact Main Client GOLDEN BISCUITS
Details:
Client Project Manager Surendra
(incl. mobile number)
0731767034
(4) Scope of This covers Dismantling of control and power cables from machinery panel boards and
work for these DB’s
RAMS
(5) Equipment
● Forklift
and materials to
be installed or ● Pick-up Truck
used:
● Slings
● Hacksaw +blade.
● Scaffolding
● Ladders.
● Portable/Cordless drills.
● Mounting Rails.
● Mounting Clamps.
● Self-Tapping Screws.
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● Portable Drill Machines.
● Measuring Tapes.
● Strings.
● PV modules.
● Mounting Structure.
● Walkway.
● Cable Trays.
● DC Cables.
● DC Cable Connectors.
● Cable Drum
● Cable Trays.
● Cable Cutters.
● Temporary Labels.
● Uncoiling stand.
● All workers shall undergo a safety induction and RAMS toolbox talk before start of the
work.
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● All workers MUST report any accident or injury to the supervisor, no matter how
minor and proper treatment to be obtained if required.
● Task specific PPE shall be required depending on the tasks, as detailed below.
● The site shall be kept clean and clear of unnecessary obstruction (housekeeping)
● First aid kit boxes shall be kept at site office and a portable one on site
● Pedestrian segregation to be put in place as part of the works. The site shall be kept
clean and clear of unnecessary obstruction (housekeeping).
● First aid kit boxes shall be maintained in the site office and a portable one on site.
● Firefighting equipment (fire extinguishers and fire blankets) shall be always kept in the
site office, and mobile units on site.
● Strict Pedestrian segregation shall be put in place as part of the works.
(7) Sequence of All RAMS are to be read and understood, and signed by the operatives before any works
Operations & commence
Project
Methodology MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT HANDLING AND OFFLOADING
(Attach Deliveries
drawings & - Boxes of PV Modules on pallets, shall be offloaded from the Truck using a Forklift.
sketches if
appropriate) - The inverters and mounting Rails shall be delivered in boxes secured to pallets.
- All other goods shall be delivered to the site secured and removable via forklift or
onsite plant.
Storage
- Solar modules, inverters, and Mounting Rails shall be securely stored in an area
identified by the Project manager.
- PV module packaging must be kept dry to avoid collapse or compression of the
packaging which might lead to damage to the modules or other equipment.
- All other equipment shall be stored and secured until the Start of installation. The
storage bay for solar modules and mounting structure shall be inside the new
warehouse.
Distribution of Goods
- PV modules shall remain in their packaging until they are ready for installation.
- The Mounting Rails and modules shall need to be manually handled; protective gloves
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should be used for this.
- All packaging to be disposed of daily.
Risk Assessments
All involved parties shall undergo a mandatory Toolbox talk before offloading starts, during
which Methodology, Risk assessment, Risk Mitigation, Site specific hazards (such as utility
Services, ground conditions, weather, among others) emergency procedures (e.g. first aid,
overhead or other services adjacent to their work area, environmental factors) shall be
addressed. Following of relevant client site rules shall be insisted upon at this juncture.
Toolbox talk shall be conducted every day before any activities is carried out on site. All
members in attendance shall have to sign and the form filed in the site safety file.
1. SOLAR PANELS
● The distance between storage areas and the area the materials are to be used have been
identified. The distance selected is the most appropriate and convenient.
● The floors as per the architect report shall support the combined weight of the forklift
and the load.
● Unloading of all the material shall take place ONLY in a designated area (the parking
bay) away from other site operations and shall be supervised by the site supervisor.
This area shall be barricaded and marked using visible signage.
● The offloading of the modules from the truck shall be done by a forklift handled by a
qualified and certified personnel.
● From the temporary storage area, the modules shall be moved using a forklift to the
location where the scaffolding shall be erected (shown in the image). The process is
explained in detail under panel distribution.
When picking up items with a powered industrial truck, the following must be
considered:
- The material being ferried must be centered on the forks as close to the mast as
possible to minimize the potential for the truck tipping or the load falling.
- Avoid overloading a lift truck because it impairs control and causes tipping over,
- No extra weight shall be placed on the rear of a counterbalanced forklift to avoid an
overload,
- Appropriate signs showing unloading operations shall be in place and visible wherever
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appropriate.
- Before loading the interior of the truck shall be inspected for the following: trash, loose
objects and obstructions, holes, or weak floors.
- Items which are stacked shall be fastened properly to ensure they are stable and cannot
fall.
- The height and speed limits from the storage area to roof shall be observed at all times
on site.
PANEL DISTRIBUTION.
- PV modules shall remain in their packaging until they are Distributed using a Forklift
to the ground level of the Scaffolding.
- The forklift operator shall be assisted by a banks man in moving the panels and also
diverting traffic. Traffic signage must also be used to warn truck drivers and other
machinery operators of the works taking place.
- After safe positioning of the pellet on the ground, it shall be unwrapped. This shall
involve cutting of the straps using a hacksaw blade. The team doing this shall have to
always wear hand gloves.
- Each roof shall have a designated team. The team shall comprise of a minimum of two
technicians.
- The modules shall then be removed from the pellets in a systematic manner starting by
the topmost module to the bottom module.
- Each module shall strictly be carried by two technicians.
- The modules shall be manually lifted onto roofs there shall be at least 2 technicians at
every working platform of the scaffolding. The modules shall be passed successively
up the scaffolding to the roof top.
Methodology
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accessories cannot move about on the fork.
- The trained driver shall under no circumstances leave the forklift unattended for any
reason whilst the load remains suspended.
- All offloaded items shall be stacked in accordance with the manufacturers’ Quality
procedures; the supervisor shall ensure that each stack is stable and unlikely to
collapse.
Mitigation
- There shall proper planning of the work process to minimize any incidents and
accidents.
- There shall be strict adherence to good pedestrian/vehicle segregation measures on site
- Workers shall be sensitized to always be alert and aware of what they are doing.
- Drivers and forklift operators shall have to have proper training and be physically fit.
- There shall be a checklist that shall be used to guide the process of lifting
- The forklifts route shall be always kept clear.
- No-one shall be allowed under the load during lifting, and sufficient distance from the
load shall be maintained. The path and safe distance from the forklift shall be properly
demarcated. The modules shall be moved by truck from the central storage area to the
rear parking lot.
- The pallets shall be opened, and modules moved manually to the roofs.
- The procedure for moving the modules shall remain the same as described under panel
distribution.
- When doing manual lifting, workers shall receive adequate information on the weight
of the load and the maximum weight that should be lifted by one worker.
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2. SCAFFOLDING.
- Before using the scaffolding, the team shall be properly inducted on its safe use.
- The use of safety harness on the scaffolding shall be mandatory.
- The harness shall always be properly hooked onto the scaffolding frame.
- Before use, the scaffolding shall be thoroughly inspected to ensure that design of all
working platforms, their supporting structures and means of protection from falling
material or objects, to be used on this project must comply with the local Construction
Health and Safety & Welfare Regulations.
- All working platforms, supporting structures and edge protection shall be erected by
competent personnel who possess the adequate training, knowledge and experience.
- Before Using the Scaffolding, a handover Certificate must be issued and tagged with
“SCAFFOLDING SAFE FOR USE” Signage.
- Lights, or colored tapes, shall be used to segregate the scaffold area so that other
people within the premises are protected from accidentally injuring themselves or
destroying the scaffold.
- The scaffolding shall be checked every morning to ensure it has not been interfered
with.
- All Scaffolding shall be left in a manner to prevent unauthorized access and use at the
end of each Day. It must also be tagged with an “NO UNAUTHORIZED
PERSONNEL BEYOND THIS POINT” at ground Level.
- Ladders are to be locked away or removed from site at the end of each working day.
- A mandatory perimeter, properly reinforced anti-fall Edge protection must be done
before roof access can be granted to the installing team.
NB
Scaffolding shall MAINLY be used for lifting materials (Solar Modules and Cable
Trays).
Mounting Rails, Tools and other smaller materials/Tools shall be carried up and down
through the Existing Stair way UP and Down the Roof.
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The picture below indicates the positions for the scaffolding:
- There shall be banks man at all times to guide the forklift and truck operator to avoid
any form of accident or traffic delays.
- The technicians shall be inducted on safe ways of moving the modules through the
path.
- Gloves should be worn when lifting and carrying modules to protect against sharp
edges and corners.
- PV modules are made of glass and are therefore at risk of fracture or cracking. Care of
handling shall be a priority.
- Any damaged modules shall be wrapped and repackaged to avoid any further damage
and risk of injury to persons. They shall be clearly marked as damaged and returned to
the storage area. The site manager shall be notified.
- The modules are pre-wired with touch-proof connectors which isolate the current and
care shall be taken not to interfere with or expose the terminals.
- Any suspected faulty modules shall be set aside for return.
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✔ The scaffolding
✔ The roof
- The access route to the site shall not change and no other route shall be used without prior
approval by the site supervisor.
- The movement in and around site shall be systematic. Running is not permitted on site.
- In case of emergency such as fire, everyone on site shall assemble at a marked central place
guided by the site supervisor.
PV MODULE INSTALLATION.
- Mounting rails shall be fixed on the Roof as per instructions on the Drawings, with the
aid of a String and a Tape measure, to make sure that the Rail is within the Mounting
Zone of the Module.
- Any suspected faulty modules should be set aside for return.
- The Rails shall be mounted on the roof by Self drilling bolts using a portable.
- The PV modules shall then be mounted on the mounting Rails using mid and end
clamps depending on the position of the panel.
- Torque values shall properly be observed during the exercise to avoid over or under
tightening the panels.
- Gloves are to be worn by personnel whilst installing the mounting rails to protect
against sharp edges and hot/cold surfaces and final connections to complete works.
- Cloves should be worn when lifting and carrying modules to protect against sharp
edges and corners.
- PV modules are made of glass and are therefore at risk of fracture or cracking. Care of
handling shall be a priority.
- Any damaged modules shall be wrapped and repackaged to avoid any further damage
and risk of injury to persons. They shall be clearly marked as damaged and returned to
the storage area. The site manager shall be notified.
- The modules are pre-wired with touch-proof connectors which isolate the current and
care shall be taken not to interfere with or expose the terminals. The voltage generated
from one module is not considered dangerous (approximately 48 Volts). As the
modules are connected to each other, the voltage increases and so does the risk of a
harmful shock.
- Any suspected faulty modules should be set aside for return.
NB
No Panels shall be left on the Roof Un-mounted. All panels/Modules on the Roof must be
mounted to avoid being blown away by wind. At the end of each day, arrangements must be
done to return all Loose panels back to the Store.
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3. DC CABLING AND CABLE TRAY WORKS
- When handling cable drums, precautions shall be taken to avoid damage to the cable
and injury to people. Due regard shall be paid to the mass of the drum, the method and
direction of rolling and the method of lifting.
- The cable drum shall have sufficient clearance from the ground and be able to turn
freely.
- Cable management on Cable Trays shall be as shown in the drawing, paying keen
attention to the drawing separation requirements.
- All Isolators shall be on off position during installation for safety purposes.
- Cable tightness shall be thoroughly inspected after all terminations with an infrared
camera.
Cable Termination procedure shall strictly be followed on all terminations.
- After that the conductive part of the cable shall be stripped a short piece enough for the
connector Pin. The pin shall be inserted in the connector before tightening.
- All cables shall be properly marked with color codes and labels indicating their
destinations.
- DC Cable Trays running across the Roof shall be mounted on the roof using Self
tapping screws and EPDM Rubber to maintain water ingress on the roof.
- Modified edges of the Cable trays shall be filed to protect the Cables from sharp edges
which may puncture the cables or even the gloves of the technicians hence exposing
them to injuries.
- Cable management shall be done in a way to protect the cables from stress (i.e. ensure
they are not trapped or trodden on) during installation as well as during storage prior to
installation.
- Cable management shall be done with UV Rated Cable ties.
- All cable terminations must be done on Dead Circuits at both ends before connection
to the modules is made to prevent the possibility of personnel being exposed to bare
live conductors.
- DC connectors shall be kept as dry where possible.
- As the modules are installed, they shall be cabled up in series-connected ‘strings. As
each string is connected, a string voltage and polarity check shall be carried out to
ensure that all connections are sound, and findings recorded on a DC test sheet.
- All DC cables shall be labelled at both ends with the string number.
- All DC cables shall be tested and logged on test sheets.
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(8) Emergency First Aid:
Procedures &
First Aid Notices with First Aid procedures shall be displayed at all times at the site office. The name of
facilities the site first aider at work and the location of the accident book and first aid kit shall also be
distributed within the site induction with notices again being displayed within prominent
positions. In the event of an injury:
Emergency telephone numbers — ambulance, fire, local utilities, senior management— shall
be posted in the field office for quick reference.
Evacuation:
There shall be a map of the workplace illustrating the location of fire protection equipment,
emergency exits, and assembly points.
Other Personnel within the scene shall exit immediately, establish a safety perimeter within the
site and await emergency services, providing assistance only when able to do so without
endangering their own safety.
Staff training: Our staff are experienced and adequately trained in emergency procedures: i.e.
practicing evacuations, identifying assembly points, location of emergency equipment, first aid
arrangements and how to safely shut down machinery.
1. Injured person or the first aider to report accident to designated first aider giving all
relevant details.
2. Designated first aider shall enter the detail in the accident book taking care to ascertain
exactly what occurred.
3. All Injuries including the ones that require the first aider to refer the injured person to
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hospital or to their doctor should be immediately notified to solar century site manager.
4. In such cases, Imexolutions representative, must investigate all the circumstances of
how the injury was sustained and a company accident investigation report completed.
5. The findings of the investigation shall be examined by Imexolutions and Solar Century
representative with the objective of identifying measures to avoid a repetition.
These control measures shall be introduced after consultation with staff on site.
(10) Waste Any waste generated shall be placed in the appropriate waste bin that shall be brought onto site
disposal by Imexolutions staff.
arrangements
(12) Task
● Safety Boots
Specific PPE
Items needed
● Hard Hats
● High Visibility
● Safety Harness
● Safety Glasses
L S R L S R
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Trespassers
- All plant or vehicles only to be
operated by licensed operators and
under the constant supervision by a
nominated member of the team to
avoid collisions.
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Hazardous Workers 2 3 8 Existing Controls 1 2 3
emissions from fume
stacks/Chimneys. - Workers are advised not to work
for extended periods of time within
a 3-meter radius of a fume stack
unless this has been approved by
their manager.
Further actions.
Further actions.
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Sloping Roof Workers 3 5 1 - Sloping roofs are not to be walked 2 4 4
(>10%) 2 on by staff unless access
arrangements are included in a safe
system of work as agreed via a
permit to work.
- Any operative permitted to walk or
work on these roofs shall be
trained and certified.
- A temporary guard rail shall be
installed during installation works
to prevent any likelihood of
accidents.
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Hazard - is the potential to cause harm Risk - is the likelihood of that harm being realised.
Making a sensible judgement about the risk from a hazard involves considering (at least) two elements;
1. Likelihood (the probability of the harm occurring).
2. Consequence (the likely severity of the harm to a person resulting either from an accident or ill -health due to
the hazard.
Likelihood: Severity:
1. Unlikely 1. Slight (minor injury, first aid required).
2. Possible 2. Moderate (minor injury, first aid/medical attention).
3. Likely 3. Serious (injury, medical attention, hospitalisation (7 day)).
4. Probable 4. Major (serious injury/death).
5. Imminent 5. Catastrophic (number of casualties/deaths).
5 5 10 15 20 25
1 1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
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