SOP- DC Cable Laying (Underground & Tray) MSPL-OE-US-EL-27-002

Standard Operating Procedure

DC Cable Laying ( Underground & Tray )

Project Name: -

Client: -
Document No: - MSPL-OE-US-EL-27-002

Revision No: - 2

Revision date: - 11/01/2020

Issued as: - Controlled Copy / Uncontrolled copy

Document Release Authorisation: -

Date 11/01/2020 11/01/2020 11/01/2020

Name Raghu Gunalan OE Team Hitesh Talaviya

Prepared By Reviewed By Approved By

History of Revisions: -

Revision Revision Chapter / Clause

Reason for revision
No Issue Date modified
Cable unloading,
handling, storage,
0 22.08.2016 Improvement as per site condition
laying &
terminations
1 04.07.2019 5. Methodology Cable laying on Trays added
Update CTQ and
2 11.01.2020 Updation
Front page

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Contents

DC Cable Laying ( Underground & Tray ) ............................................................................................................ 1

1. Purpose ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
2. Scope ............................................................................................................................................................ 3
3. Health & Safety warnings............................................................................................................................. 3
4. Responsibility ............................................................................................................................................... 3
5. Methodology ................................................................................................................................................ 4
6. Environmental Impact & Mitigation Measure ............................................................................................. 8
7. Data & Records for Quality Control & Quality Assurance............................................................................ 8

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1. Purpose
To document a procedure for cable laying and termination at project site.

2. Scope
This Standard operating procedure will be applicable to all projects handled by Mahindra Susten Pvt Ltd.
across the demography of the country.

3. Health & Safety warnings

 No work shall be performed without the usage of proper PPEs on the site.
 Forklift/Cranes to have valid certificates for(a)Eqpt fitness (b)PUC (C) operation &
(d) Load test certificates- this to be verified by HSE Sup.
 Forklift/Crane driver to have valid driver licence-this to be verified by HSE Sup
 HSE Sup to check that the Driver is in proper Health condition and
Fit for operating the Equipment.
 Before starting operation of Eqpt, the HSE Sup shall give a Tool Box Talk to the Operator/Driver on
HSE aspects.
 Before e lifting loads, driver to ensure that forklift is on reasonably level ground.
 Care shall be taken to ensure that there is no thoroughfare around the turning radius of the
hydraulic crane.
 Slings with load test certificates to be verified by Site HSE supervisor for lifting loads before slings are
put in use.
 Slings of appropriate load carrying capacity as per design shall be used for lifting and erection of
modules
 It shall be ensured that the safety latch in the crane hook is in position before proceeding for any
lifting activity.
 Personnel should be aware of the Electrical safety hazards & should take precautions accordingly.

4. Responsibility
 It is the primary responsibility of the Lead Electrical for Cable Laying as per the procedure ensuring
quality, health and safety as per the norms of the company with Site Engineers team.
 It is primary responsibility of Lead Electrical to verify that requisite PPEs are being used & area
barricaded before allowing work & site HSE supervisor will monitor that correct PPEs are being used
& area barricaded. Record of these shall be maintained in FQP checklist.
 After the completion of each stage (Cable laying, Termination, Earthing, Testing, Commissioning),
Lead Electrical shall arrange to get FQP filled up after verification. Site QC Electrical shall use this FQP
record for verification of correctness of job using FQP checklist records as mentioned above and
identify the pieces/item actually inspected.

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5. Methodology

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GETTING CABLE DRUM TO THE SITE

1. IR value of the cable drum must be checked before loading/transporting the cable drum to site.

2. With the help of lifting hydra crane, the drum should be carried to the site of execution. It must be
placed at from where it can be easily accessible. Once more, the IR value should be checked after getting
the cable drum to site of execution.

3. Check end of the cables are protected by PVC end cap.

4. Check proper size , load tested cable jack / stand , placed on a leveled surface to hold the cable drum
prior to start de-coiling of the cable.

The above are Pre-requiste which has to be followed on both, cable laying on under ground and on tray.

A) UNDER GROUND CABLE LAYING

 TRENCH EXCAVATION
1. Excavation of trench to be done as per drawings, minimum 1.2mtr & width as per no. of cable runs in
the trench.
2. Check excavation of trench work has been completed fully & levelled from sharp boulders.
3. Check minimum 75mm sand bedding done below the cables before cable laying in the trench.
4. Before laying & cutting the cables from cable drum, check from SLD & cable schedule, make sure
where to where the cables to be laid.

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5. Check the cable shall be pulled over on rollers in the trench steadily and uniformly without jerks and
strain. The entire cable length shall as far as possible be laid off in one stretch.

RECOMMENDED SAFE PULLING FORCE WITH STOCKINGS:

a). For Unarmoured Cable: P = 5 D²

Where P = Pulling Force
b). For Armoured Cable : P = 9 D²
Where D = Diameter of cable in mm

RECOMMENDED SAFE PULLING FORCE WHEN PULLED WITH PULLING EYE:

a) For Aluminium Conductors : 30 N/mm²

b) For Copper Conductors : 30 N/mm²

CLEARANCES: THE DESIRED MINIMUM CLEARANCES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Power cable to power cable: Clearance not necessary however, larger the clearance, better would be
current carrying capacity.

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DIFFERENT VOLTAGE GRADING OF CABLES SHOULD RUN IN DIFFERENT TIERS.

a). Power cable to control cables : 0.2meters.

b). Power cable to communication cable: 0.3meters.
c). Power cable to gas/water main: 0.3meters.

6. Check cables are dressed properly and gap b/w the cables are maintained as per drawing.
7. Check 75mm sand bedding done above the cables.

8. Check laying of earth strips & communication cables as per the drawing.
9. Check Hume pipes are done at road crossing as per drawing
10. Check for warning tapes laid & back fill it up to ground level with natural soil. No heaps should be
created.

B) CABLE LAYING ON TRAYS

1. Ensure that the pre-requisite has been followed before starting the cable laying activity.
2. Check that the tray structures & trays were erected as per drawing.
3. Check that the cables were laid on the tray & dressed properly as in Fig-A.

Fig-A

4. Ensure that the cable ends were sealed and cable identifications were provided.

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HAZARD, RISK & MITIGATION MEASURES (JSA)

S.No Activity Hazard Risk Mitigation Measure

• Barricading of open trenches with tapes

• Falling into open trench
• Breaking of cable jack
• Slipping of cable drum
Cable laying & Material, T&P, • Injury to hands during cable pulling,
1 cutting of cables & Termination of cables
Termination Test Kit
• Shock during testing of cable before
laying
• EHS Induction & Daily Tool Box talk
• Ensuring proper welding of the jack and proper
balance of cable drum
• Maintaining proper pulling speed and
coordination during laying
• Hand Gloves & other requisite PPEs
• Technically qualified person should be employed.
• Clearance of inflammable material from the
surrounding work area
• EHS Induction & Daily Tool Box talk

• Nausea, seizures, Confusion, • Drinking water facility should be

Heat Stroke disorientation, and sometimes loss of Available at work place.
consciousness or coma • Wear light weight, light-coloured, loose –
Entire activity of Fitting clothing. Cover head & face with cloth.
2
Cable Laying • Before starting of work person should
ensure that the work place is clean &
Snake Bite
• Permanent Disability, Death clear with no bushy plants nearby
• Ensure the work place is sufficiently
Illuminated. Avoid working at night.

6. Environmental Impact & Mitigation Measure

S.No. Activity Environmental Aspect Mitigation Measure

• Collect and segregate properly the wooden and plastic

packing
1 Housekeeping & Recycle of Waste Disposal of Packing Material

• Dispose the scrap to authorized disposal agency for Recycling

7. Data & Records for Quality Control & Quality Assurance

This standard operating procedure will be ensured at site level through checklist.

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