CP05-03-MMC-MST-ELE-0020 REV.01 T&C For Earthing & Lightning Protection System

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Project: CP-05-03 Main Works Package PMC TIME

Plot No: Consultant/Contractor LACASA Architects and Engineering Consultant / Ali and Sons Contracting
Documents Reference: CP05-03-MMC-MST-MEC-0020 Subject T&C Method of Statement for Earthing & Lightning Protection System– M/s. Menasco
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Method satements shall be recommended/stamped by the approved Comply, The attached Method statement is
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METHOD STATEMENT DOCUMENT NUMBER
Building-Main
CP05-MMC-MST-ELE-0020
Works Package & FOR TESTING AND
COMMISSIONING OF
Link Bridge Project,
EARTHING AND LIGHTNING Revision 00
Dubai, UAE PROTECTION SYSTEM
Issue Date 01-March-2023 Page 1 of 10
METHOD STATEMENT
FOR TESTING AND COMMISSIONING OF
EARTHING AND LIGHTNING PROTECTION
SYSTEM
Contract specifications supersedes all material described in this document.

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CONTENTS
1) SCOPE, PURPOSE & OBJECTIVE
2) REFERENCES & DEFINITIONS
3) HEALTH & SAFETY HAZARDS
4) RESPONSIBILITIES
4.1 PROJECT MANAGER
4.2 ELECTRICAL SITE ENGINEER
4.3 ELECTRICAL SUPERVISOR
4.4 QA/QC ENGINEER
4.5 SAFETY ENGINEER
5) PROCEDURE / METHOD TO BE EMPLOYED
6) MANPOWER, EQUIPMENT & MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS
7) HEALTH & SAFETY PROVISIONS
8) Q.C. APPROVAL AND OTHER DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
9) RISK ASSESSMENT
10) ATTACHMENTS
▪ CHECKLISTS FOR PRE-COMMISSIONING AND COMMISSIONING

▪ RISK ASSESSMENT

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1.0 SCOPE, PURPOSE & OBJECTIVE
1.1 SCOPE
The scope of this method statement is to define the procedure to be adopted for
testing and commissioning of earthing and lightning protection system.
1.2 PURPOSE
The purpose of the documents is to ensure that quality control objectives are
maintained and accurate records are established for all related activities.
1.3 OBJECTIVE
The objective is to ensure that the construction plan is executed, controlled and
documented strictly in compliance with the contract drawings and specifications.
2.0 REFERENCES & DEFINITIONS

2.1 REFERENCES
• Contract Specifications.
• Program of Works.
• Approved Shop-drawings.
• Approved Material Submittal
• Local Authority’s Rules and Regulations.
2.2 DEFINITIONS
• MAIN CONSULTANT means M/S LACASA Architects & Engineering Consultants
• MAIN CONTRACTOR means Ali & Sons Contracting L.L.C
• MEP SUB-CONTRACTOR means MENASCO Mechanical Contracting. LLC.
3.0 HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARDS

All work will be undertaken in full accordance with safety procedures specified in the
contractor’s HSE Plan.
Prior to commencing any activity, the labor force shall receive a tool box on the project
site as per safety regulation.
The general safety guidelines are given below:
1. Ensure work area is safe & clean.
2. All employees shall adopt safe working practices.
3. Safety equipment (for example, hard hats, safety shoes, coveralls, gloves, goggles, face
mask as applicable) to be worn at all times.

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4. When working at high Level, the appropriate safety harness shall be used and secured
whilst working-extra care shall be taken whilst using tools at high level to prevent
dropping.
5. Ensure sufficient lighting is available during all stages of testing and commissioning.
6. Report all accidents no matter how small to the safety officer on duty.
7. Ensure any electrical isolation permit is obtained if required.
4.0 RESPONSIBILITIES (Sub-Contractor)
4.1 Project Manager

• Project manager shall be responsible for overall project execution.
• Project manager will be responsible for overall timely completion of project in
accordance to all contractual requirements.
• Project manager shall coordinate with main contractor, and shall be responsible for
progress monitoring, attending review meeting and resource management.
4.2 Electrical Engineer
Electrical site engineer coordinates all site activities required for testing and
commissioning activities as per specification, manufacture datasheet and approved
drawing.
He should ensure to:
• Obtain testing and commissioning permit if required.

• Coordinate and explain the work to be carried out to the supervisors.
• Coordination with the safety engineer to ensure that the works are carried out in a
safe working atmosphere.
• Coordination with the QC engineer for tests to be carried out and initiate IR for the
inspection for the finished works.
• Preparing daily progress report / site report, and supervising every individual activity.
• Ensure to apply the related method statement for each job.
4.3 Electrical Supervisor
He should ensure that:

• The carrying-out the work and the proper distribution of all the available resources
in coordination with the site engineer on a daily basis.
• Daily reports of the works are achieved and coordinated for the future planning with
the site Engineer.
• Incorporate all the QC and Safety requirements as requested by the concerned
engineer.
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• Meeting with any type of unforeseen incident or requirement and reporting the same
to the site engineer immediately.
4.4 QA/QC Engineer

He should ensure that:
• To carry out the material inspection to ensure that materials received on site are
approved materials.
• Monitor the execution of works according to the approved drawings, method
statement and quality control procedure.
• Attend the testing and commissioning activities, prepare the check list and reports
of the completed work and requesting for the consultant’s approval.
• Coordinate with the commissioning agents and consultant to carry out inspection of
the completed works.
4.5 Safety Engineer

He should ensure to:
• The implementation of all safety measures in accordance with the HSE plan.
• Ensure that all necessary permits shall be obtained from consultant.
• Ensure that good housekeeping is implemented at work site, to maintained site in a
clean and tidy manner.
• Ensure that all necessary personnel protective equipment will be provided as per
the requirement of the job. whether each worker is using necessary PPE.
• Inspection of all the site activities and training personnel in accident prevention and
its proper reporting to the Project Manager and the Consultant.
5.0 PROCEDURE / METHOD TO BE EMPLOYED

5.1 Pre-Commissioning Checks-Lightning Protection System
The following pre-commissioning checks to be done prior to commencing testing and
commissioning procedure:
• Method statement and risk assessment should be briefed to all operative prior to
work activities.
• Ensure that the Lightning protection System installation is complete and mechanical
completion is approved & all comments on the installation inspections are
incorporated.
• Ensure that all lightning protection system materials are installed in accordance with
the equipment manufacturer's written instructions and BS 6651.
• Ensure that no damage has occurred between mechanical completion & pre-
commissioning.
• Replace damaged copper tapes before starting the testing.
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• Ensure that the lightning protection system installation is completed as per approved
shop drawing and manufacturer recommendation.
• Ensure the termination of the copper tapes on the joining clamps is tight & secure.
• Check installation of air terminals.
• Check for proper bonding of copper tape with the equipment in the roof & mullions.
• Check the complete run of the copper tape in the roof is properly supported.
• Check the joints between any ferrous, steel or aluminium structures or equipment
casings and the copper lightning protection system are via suitable connectors.
• Check the joints in conductors are kept to a minimum & are both electrically and
mechanically sound and constructed so as to prevent the ingress of moisture.
• Ensure that the joints are made using approved clamps.
5.3. Testing Procedure For Lighting Protection system

• Ensure that all the pre-commissioning checks are carried out successfully.
• Check the continuity and resistance of each run of down conductors to the test point
using calibrated multi-meter.
• Ensure the total resistance of down conductors from roof till Basement-3 shall not
exceed 0.2 Ohm.
• Check the resistance values at the test points individually & ensure that the
overall values are not more than 10 ohm.
• Record the continuity and resistance test result in approved format (refer to
attached draft test report) for submission to consultant engineer.
5.4 Pre-Commissioning checks- Earthing system.

• Ensure that the earthing installation is complete and mechanical
completion is approved & all comments on the installation inspections are
incorporated.
• Ensure that all earthing system materials are installed in accordance with
approved material submittal.
• Verify the location of the earth pits as per approved shop drawings and
coordination drawings.
• Check and verify tightness of bolted electrical connections of the earthing
system.
• Check all electrical switchgears are connected to the grounding system.
• Ensure that no damage has occurred between mechanical completion & pre-
commissioning.
• Ensure the termination of the ECC Cables joining clamps is tight & secure.

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5.5 Testing Procedure For Earthing System
• Ensure that all the pre-commissioning checks are carried out successfully.
• Earth electrode resistance test is undertaken in accordance with the Fall of Potential
Method (FOP)/ Three pole method.
• Measure ground resistance not less than two full days after last trace of precipitation
and without soil being moistened by any means other than natural drainage or
seepage and without chemical treatment or other artificial means of reducing natural
ground resistance.
• This will involve insertion of 3no test probes, two into the ground to a maximum
depth of 200mm and the third one used as the earth electrode.
• Care must be taken than all three terminals are spaced out equally to obtain the
correct reading and the minimum distance between the spikes to be the depth of the
earth electrode driven in to the ground.
• Once the probes are placed in appropriate places the meter must be set to three
pole test and the readings are to be measured.
• Check the earth resistance values at all the earth pits individually & ensure that the
value is less than 1 ohm.
• If the readings are found to be higher than the required earth resistance value
(1 ohm), the depth of the electrode is increased and the same process is repeated
• Record the data in approved format (refer to attached draft test report) for
submission to consultant engineer.
6.0 MANPOWER, EQUIPMENT & MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS
6.1 Manpower Requirements

• Senior Electrical Engineer.
• Electrical Site engineer
• Electrical Foreman (Supervisor)
• Technicians
• Labours
6.2 Material and Equipment Requirements

• Multi meter
• Earth Resistance Tester
• Test Leads
• Probs
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• Standard Tool Box
• Measuring Tap.
• Box spanner
• Screw drivers
• Masking tape/ Plastic protection covers
• Dry cloth
6 HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS

HSE PLANS
• The Ali & Sons Contracting Project HSE Plan shall be strictly complied with by all
M/s MENASCO personnel and sub-contractors under our control.
• All works shall be regularly monitored and supervised by M/s MENASCO site team
to ensure full compliance.
• M/s MENASCO shall provide adequate resources, as appropriate to ensure safe
execution of work scope.
• All work shall be carried out in accordance to all applicable UAE Laws and
Regulations, DM Regulations, Requirements and ASC Project HSE Management
System.
• All new starters shall first receive ASC site HSE induction before entering site.
• M/s MENASCO Site Engineer / Site Supervisors shall check and ensure all safety
precautions are taken prior to commencement of work. Also, they shall ensure
method statement and risk assessment has been communicated and a pre-task
safety briefing is conducted to personnel involved in the task on a daily basis.
• Where required, Permit to work will be provided prior to commencement of works.
Permits shall be issued by suitably trained and experienced ASC HSE personnel
only. Permit to work must be obtained from ASC HSE department before starting
the work, e.g. Excavation Permit, Hot work, Confined Space Entry, Energization /
De-energization (LOTO), etc.
• Personal Protective Equipment - Task specific PPE must be worn at all times during
the work, including hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, safety shoes, adequate
respiratory mask and coveralls.
• All required PPE shall be issued to workers; maintained and replaced, if damaged /
defective. Constant monitoring and supervision of the works shall ensure that at all
times the appropriate PPE is worn by affected operatives.
• Access and Egress - Safe access / egress shall be provided for materials and
operatives at all times. Where emergency routes are required, these shall be
determined, arranged, and instructions given prior to commencement of the work. If
working on scaffolding platforms greater than 1.8m high, personnel must ensure it

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is green tagged ‘safe for use’ and also don a full body harness and observe 100%
tie off procedures.
• Materials and Waste Management - Material safety data sheet must be made
available if any substances are used for works to be carried out. Any waste
materials, containers, etc. disposed of properly in the designated skips / waste
points.
• M/s MENASCO supervision shall ensure that all material deliveries are coordinated
and all vehicles are parked in a position where they present no
• additional risk to the general public or people associated with this project. Where
vehicles are offloaded from public areas, the activity shall be supervised and a
dedicated offloading / storage area shall be provided.
• Plant Equipment - All plant equipment associated with this activity shall be inspected
prior to the works commencing and at regular periods during the works to ensure
that all required certification is current and that the plant equipment is maintained in
a safe and suitably working manner.
• Lighting - At all times, appropriate and suitable lighting shall be provided to ensure
the works can be undertaken in a safe and competent manner.
• Housekeeping - At all times, M/s MENASCO supervision shall monitor the work
area, so as to reduce, as far as reasonably practical the storage of rubbish, waste
materials and debris in the workplace. All waste materials generated during the
curse of the shift / day shall be removed from the workplace to a suitable waste
segregation area.
• Working at height - When required, and working above 1.8m and a potential fall
could arise all appropriate measures shall be enforced to ensure that operatives are
afforded a safe and proper temporary working platform. Materials will be stacked in
a safe and secure manner. Scaffolds shall be erected by competent operatives to
an agreed design. Scaffolds shall be inspected before use and at regular periods
thereafter (every 7 days).
• All lifting activities using lifting equipment and accessories must only be carried out
by third party trained personnel, such as crane operator and rigger
(slinger/signaler). Lifting Plan and Procedure shall be developed, for both common
and critical lifting activities and in place before any work shall commence.
• Any injury / illness sustained whilst at work must be reported immediately and
treated by a trained first aider or HSE Officer. Incident escalation reporting
procedure shall be followed at all times.
• HSE violation in any HSE procedures whether project or legal requirement will result
in black points being issued, as per Subcontractor Agreement and personnel
removed from site, if necessary.
• COVID-19 precautionary measures shall be communicated to the workforce and all
personnel under our control, including but not limited to social distancing, wearing
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of face masks, regular hand washing and disinfecting of work areas, reporting
outbreaks or positive cases, as per ASC Emergency Escalation procedure, etc.
HSE applicable laws and regulations
• Legal and Technical Guidelines to followed at all times, including but not
limited to:
• Dubai Municipality (DM) – Code of Construction Safety Practice.
• Dubai Development Authority HSE regulations
• Administrative Decision NO. (68) Of 2010 Issue Implementing By-Law of the
Roads and Transport Authority.
• Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs Federal Law No. 8 (1980).
• Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs Ministerial Order No. 32 (1982)
• Federal Law No. 8 Ministerial Order No. 32 (1982) Regarding Determination
of Ways and Means to Protect Employees Against Occupational Hazards
• Ministerial Order No. 37/2 (1982) Regarding the Requirements Standards of
Medical Care to be Provided by the Employer for his Employees
• Ministerial Decision No. 557 of 2008, for the Executive Order of the Federal
Law No.37 of 2006 Concerning Private Security Companies.
7 Q.C. APPROVAL AND OTHER DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
All the quality control documentation related for this work to the sub-structure
should be approved before commencing the work. And as follows:
• Approved shop drawings
• Approved material Submittal
• Approved method of statement
8 RISK ASSESSMENT
Prior to the commencement of any activities the risk assessment (refer to
attachments) shall be reviewed jointly by the construction and the HSE team to
ensure that all the risks are addressed and the required mitigation measures are in
place and remain fully implemented during operation.
9 ATTACHMENTS
• Checklist for Pre-commissioning and commissioning.
• Risk Assessment.

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INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Pre-commissioning Check List for Earthing System
Area/Location: Date:
S/N ACTIVITIES / ITEMS TO BE INSPECTED Yes NO REM
Check materials and accessories used as per approved material submittal.

1
Check the installation as per approved shop drawing and manufacturer
2 written instructions.
Verify the location of the earth pits as per approved shop drawings and
3
4 Maintain a clear gap of 50mm between top of electrodes and earth pir
cover.
5
Ensure that the top of earth pit cover shall be in level with the finished level
in the area.
6 Check all the enclosures of all electrical switchgears are connected to the
grounding system.
Check and verify tightness of bolted electrical connections of the
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earthing system.
8
Ensure to connect the earth cables through concealed conduit (from earth
pit side) to the earth bar with clamps as shown in approved shop drawings.
9
Labelling shall be done as per approved material submittal.
Check the earth resistance of each earth rods to achieve a resistance of

10 less than 1 ohm.
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12
Comments (if any):
MMC/SUPPLIER CA ASC LACASA

Name
Designation
Signature/Date
DIFC CP-05
OFFICE
BUILDING MAIN
WORKS
INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Pre-commissioning Check List for Lightning Protection system
S/N ACTIVITIES / ITEMS TO BE INSPECTED Yes NO REM
Check materials and accessories used as per approved material submittal.

1
Check the installation as per approved shop drawing and manufacturer
2 written instructions.
3 Verify the location of the earth pits as per approved shop drawings.
Ensure Lightning Protection test point is provided at 500 mm above FFL.
4
5 Check the cu-conductor/tape is fixed with saddles.

6 Ensure that the copper tape size is correct size.
7 Check the continuity of rebars/down conductors at both ends.
8 Check if all exposed metal works on roof are bonded roof grid with copper
tapes.
Check if all down conductors are connected directly to the roof grid in as per
9 drawings
Ensure that the Air Terminal Rod install on the roof as per approved shop
10 drawing.
Check the continuity and resistance of each run of down conductors to the test
11 point using calibrated multi-meter.
Ensure the total resistance of down conductors from roof till ground shall
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not exceed 0.2 ohm.
Ensure the overall resistance value of lighting protection system is less than 10
13
ohm.
Comments (if any):
MMC/SUPPLIER CA ASC LACASA

Name
Designation
Signature/Date
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BUILDING MAIN
WORKS
CLIENT CONSULTANT MAIN CONTRACTOR MEP CONTRACTOR
TEST REPORT
Earth pit Resistance test
Date Instrument Type/Make
Location/ Room Serial No Calibration
Floor Certificate No Expiry
Description of items to checked: Earth pit Resistance testing
Earth Pit Earth pit Resistance

S. No. System/ Application Reference Value (Ω) Remarks
Reference Value (Ω)
10
11
12
13
14
15
Prepared by
Verified by (CA) Verified by (ASC) Approved by (LACASA)
(TECON/MENASCO)
Name
Designation
Signature
Date
DIFC CP-05 OFFICE
BUILDING MAIN WORKS
CLIENT CONSULTANT MAIN CONTRACTOR MEP CONTRACTOR
TEST REPORT
Down Conductor Resistance test
Date : Instrument Type/Make :
Location/ Room : Serial No : Calibration
:
Floor : Certificate No : Expiry
Description of items to checked: Down Conductor Continuity Resistance

Resistance
DC Continuity (Ω)
S. No. Description Continuity Remarks
Readings (Ω) Wire Resistance (Ω) (Readings-Wire
Resistance)
1 Down Conductor-1
2 Down Conductor-2
3 Down Conductor-3
4 Down Conductor-4
5 Down Conductor-5
6 Down Conductor-6
7 Down Conductor-7
8 Down Conductor-8
9 Down Conductor-9
10 Down Conductor-10
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16
17
18
19
20
Prepared by
Verified by (CA) Verified by (ASC) Approved by (LACASA)
(TECON/MENASCO)
Name
Designation
Signature
Date
MENASCO MECHANICAL CONTRACTING L.L.C.
( DIFC CP - 05 BUILDING LINK BRIDGE MAIN WORKS )
( RISK ASSESSMENT)
Date: 02-05-2023
Reference No
Revision Rev 00
Main Activity: T&C of Earthing and lightning protection
Location: DIFC CP - 05 BUILDING LINK BRIDGE MAIN WORKS
Severity
Minor or Serious Major Injury – Lost Single Fatality

Slight Injury – First Aid Multiple Fatalities
Injury Time > 3 Days Permanent Disability
Likelihood 1 2 3 4 5
Certain 5 5 10 15 20 25
Very Likely 4 4 8 12 16 20
Likely 3 3 6 9 12 15
May Happen 2 2 4 6 8 10
Unlikely 1 1 2 3 4 5
Trivial Risk - No further improvements necessary provided control measures are maintained
Adequately Controlled Risk - Risk is tolerable when control measures identified are implemented
Moderately controlled Risk - Further risk reduction measures should be considered
Intolerable Risk - Seek specialist advice/ support
Aravi Ashok Designation Proj, HSE Manager Date: 06th May 2023 Signature:
Salman Abu Assali Designation Project Manager Date: 06th May 2023 Signature:
s
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(RISK ASSESSMENT)
Risk Rating Residual ALARP
Effects/ With No Risk Demonst
Sr. (T/A/M/ I) rated
Hazards Consequences Controls Recommended Control Measures &
Job Step Action By
(Y/N)
Likelihood
Likelihood
(Refer To Risk Mitigations
(T/A/M/I)
(T/A/M/I)
(The potential to cause harm (The harm which could
Outcome
(Sequence of
Outcome
Severity
Severity
(Health, Injury, Property damage, Assessment
working activities) possibly occur).
environment etc.)) Procedure, PP
729-RAP)
     
 01 Access to work  Unfamiliarity to the site  Minor injury  3 2 6  The Ali & Sons Contracting Project HSE Plan 1 2 2  Compliance to
area  Unauthorized parking  Property / asset shall be strictly complied with by all M/s DM, COP- CHP
 Unauthorized access to site or damage MENASCO personnel and sub-contractors 2- 2.1, 2.3
taken shortcut  Major injury under our control.  Y
 Manual handling  MENASCO shall provide ESSW, as Project Manager
 Over speeding appropriate to ensure safe execution of work
 Reversing without flag man, scope. Construction
warning alarm/ warning light  All work shall be carried out in accordance to Manager
 Slip, trip and fall all applicable UAE Laws and Regulations, DM
 Obstructed the walkway /traffic Regulations and MMC Project HSE Senior Project
route and emergency exit Management System. Engineer
 Untrained / incompetent  All personnel to undergo site HSE induction

before accessing the site for the first time Site Engineer
personnel
 Inadequate supervision  M/s MENASCO Site Engineer / Site
Supervisors shall check and ensure all safety HSE Officer
 Collision with other vehicles,
precautions are taken prior to commencement
pedestrians, and other fixed
of the work. Supervisors
objects
 Poor working posture while  MSRA to be communicated with the
operatives by the foreman or supervisor and Foreman
handling of materials
to ensure its purpose.
 Lack of P.P. E
 Permit to Work to be obtained prior to start the operators
activity
 All material shall be segregated accordingly to Driver & Helper
facilitate location of the items

(RISK ASSESSMENT)
Job Step Action By
(Y/N)
Likelihood
Likelihood
(T/A/M/I)
(T/A/M/I)
Outcome
(Sequence of
Outcome
Severity
Severity
729-RAP)
 All new employees are to be trained on safe

work process and procedures at site.
 .  All employees are to be advised on avoiding
horse play in the work place.
 Local Language understood by the
Employees are to be used as mode of
communication during TBT, Training and
awareness.
 Load must be properly positioned and
adequately secured on vehicle
 Site speed limit and site traffic rules shall be
observed at all times
 Pedestrian movements to be taken care of
while entering the building
 Vehicles to be parked in designated area only
 Mandatory and required Task specific P.P.E
like hardhats with chin strap, safety glasses,
safety gloves, safety shoes, dust mask,
coveralls, etc. to be worn while on site and
during the task.
 Coved -19 precautionary measures shall strict
to be followed as required
(RISK ASSESSMENT)
Job Step Action By
(Y/N)
Likelihood
Likelihood
(T/A/M/I)
(T/A/M/I)
Outcome
(Sequence of
Outcome
Severity
Severity
729-RAP)
 Ensure all the civil and other related works

02 Pre-  Untrained operatives.  Minor are completed, the work area is clear and
Commissioning  Defect/ damage  Personal injury safe & construction activities are
Checks-Lightning tool/equipment.  Property / assets coordinated with other disciplines.
Protection System  Unsuitable too. damage  Ensure that all safety requirements are in
 Project Manager
& Earthing  Lack / poor supervision place in accordance with project safety
system.  Incompetent/untrained Plan.
 Construction
operatives  MSRA should communicate to workers
Manager
 Poor lightening prior to commencement of work
3 2 6  1 2 2
 Trip, slip and fall Ensure that all lightning protection system
 Senior Project
 Uninspected equipment materials are installed in accordance with
Engineer
 Dusty environment the equipment manufacturer's written
 Noisy environment instructions and BS 6651.

 Y  Site Engineer
 Shortcut maneuvering  Ensure that no damage has occurred
 Obstructed access between mechanical completions & pre-

commissioning.  HSE Officer
 Poor Housekeeping
 Replace damaged copper tapes before
starting the testing  Supervisors
 Ensure the termination of the copper tapes

Foreman
on the joining clamps is tight & secure.
 Check and ensure for proper bonding of
operators
copper tape with the equipment in the roof
& mullions.
 Ensure the complete run of the copper
tape in the roof is properly supported
(RISK ASSESSMENT)
Job Step Action By
(Y/N)
Likelihood
Likelihood
(T/A/M/I)
(T/A/M/I)
Outcome
(Sequence of
Outcome
Severity
Severity
729-RAP)
   •   Ensure the joints between any ferrous,

steel or aluminum structures or equipment
casings and the copper lightning protection
system are via suitable connectors.
 Check the joints in conductors are kept to
a minimum & are both electrically and
mechanically sound and constructed so as
to prevent the ingress of moisture.
 Ensure that the joints are made using
approved clamps
 Adequate supervision shall be appointed
 All tools and equipment’s shall be free from

defects and damages
     
 Verify the location of the earth pits as per
approved shop drawings and
 Check and verify tightness of bolted
electrical connections of the earthing
system.
 Check all electrical switchgears are
connected to the grounding system
 Require signage must be Putin the
operating area and proper barricade to
cautioned non authorized personnel
 Required PPE’s must be worn
(RISK ASSESSMENT)
Job Step Action By
(Y/N)
Likelihood
Likelihood
(T/A/M/I)
(T/A/M/I)
Outcome
(Sequence of
Outcome
Severity
Severity
729-RAP)
 03 Testing Procedure  Untrained operatives.  Minor Injuries  ASC Policies and Procedures shall be
For Lighting  Defect/ damage  Major Injuries followed by Menasco team prior to start of the
Protection system tool/equipment.  Property / assets Activity.
 Lack / poor supervision damage  MSRA to be communicated with the
 Project Manager
 Incompetent/untrained 4 operatives by the foreman or supervisor. 4
 Environmental
operatives for T & C 3 3 9  Pre-Task briefing or TBT to be carried out by 1 3 3
Impact  Construction
 Poor lightening foreman or supervisor prior to start of work
Manager
 Trip, slip and fall communicating hazard and control measures
 Uninspected equipment to its workers.

 Senior Project
 Shortcut maneuvering  Ensure work area is adequately ventilated.
Engineer
 Poor housekeeping  Menasco to comply with Local Authority
 Electrical regulations and HSE requirements.

 Site Engineer
 Loose connection & Fittings  Ensure that all the pre-commissioning checks
 Y
are carried out successfully.
 HSE Officer
 Check the continuity and resistance of each
run of down conductors to the test point
 Supervisors
using calibrated multi-meter.
 Ensure the total resistance of down
Foreman
conductors from roof till ground shall not
exceed 0.2 Ohm.
Operators
 Check the resistance values at the test
points individually & ensure that the overall
T & C Engrs
values are not more than 10 ohm
 Contionues competent supervision shall be
available during the T & C site.
(RISK ASSESSMENT)
Job Step Action By
(Y/N)
Likelihood
Likelihood
(T/A/M/I)
(T/A/M/I)
Outcome
(Sequence of
Outcome
Severity
Severity
729-RAP)
 Testing Procedure  Incompetent crew Personal  Confined space entry PTW should be
 04 For Earthing  Inadequate access Injuries, obtain from the contractor.
System  Inadequate light Property  All operatives should be trained and
 Project Manager
 Lack of communication Damage, certified.
 Tools striking due to ill-health,  Safe access/ egress should be provided.
 Construction
congested work atmosphere.  MS& RA will be briefed to employees on
Manager
 Heat stress due hot climate their task including safe work procedure
or doing hot work. inside the water Tank prior to start by
 Senior Project
 Inability to escape. concerned Engineer and supervisor
Engineer
 Exclusion zones and signage must be
implemented / maintained around the work
 Site Engineer
location.
 3 2 6  1 2 2 Y
 Ensure that all the pre-commissioning
 HSE Officer
checks are carried out successfully.
 Earth electrode resistance test is
 Supervisors
undertaken in accordance with the Fall of
Potential Method (FOP)/ Three pole
Foreman
method
 Measure ground resistance not less than
two full days after last trace of Operators
precipitation and without soil being
moistened by any means other than T & C Engrs
natural drainage or seepage and without
chemical treatment or other artificial
means of reducing natural ground
resistance.

 PPE”s to be worn always Such as heavy
duty hand gloves, hard hat, safety shoe,
(RISK ASSESSMENT)
Job Step Action By
(Y/N)
Likelihood
Likelihood
(T/A/M/I)
(T/A/M/I)
Outcome
(Sequence of
Outcome
Severity
Severity
729-RAP)
  Care must be taken than all three terminals

are spaced out equally to obtain the
correct reading and the minimum distance
between the spikes to be the depth of the
earth electrode driven in to the ground
 Check the earth resistance values at all
the earth pits individually & ensure that
the value is less than 1 ohm.
 If the readings are found to be higher
than the required earth resistance
value (1 ohm), the depth of the
electrode is increased and the same
   process is repeated    
 Record the data in approved format (refer
to attached draft test report) for
submission to consultant engineer.
(RISK ASSESSMENT)
Job Step Action By
(Y/N)
Likelihood
Likelihood
(T/A/M/I)
(T/A/M/I)
Outcome
(Sequence of
Outcome
Severity
Severity
729-RAP)
 Used of temporary Electrocution Minor Injury The Ali & Sons Contracting Project HSE Plan
power supply and
 05
 Extension leads.
Slip / Trip and falls Major Injury shall be strictly complied with by all
Untrained operative.  Property damaged All works shall be regularly monitored and
Use of damage extension leads. supervised by M/s MENASCO site team
Use of damaged equipment's to ensure full compliance
 Project Manager
Lack of PPE. MENASCO shall provide adequate resources,
 Work In wet areas with damaged as appropriate to ensure safe execution of work
 Construction
cable lead or equipment scope.
Manager
All work shall be carried out in accordance to all
applicable UAE Laws and Regulations, DM
 Senior Project
Regulations and MMC Project HSE Management
Engineer
System. Obtain the required work permit and
clearance prior to start the task
 3 3 9  
1 3 3 Y  Site Engineer
SOS / MSRA should communicate to workers
prior to commencement of work.
 HSE Officer
Pre-Task briefing or TBT to be carried out by
foreman or supervisor prior to start of work
 Supervisors
communicating hazard and control measures to
its workers
Foreman
Only competent person can carried out the
electrical task at site
Operators
Inspected and color-coded extension leads to
be used on site.
All electrical tools and equipment's free from
defects and fit to safe use
(RISK ASSESSMENT)
Job Step Action By
(Y/N)
Likelihood
Likelihood
(T/A/M/I)
(T/A/M/I)
Outcome
(Sequence of
Outcome
Severity
Severity
729-RAP)
    Damage extension leads must be remove on

the work area immediately and returned to store
for replacement.
Power supply must be off if not in use
Electrical power board to be fitted with
RCD/ELCB of 30mili ampere.
Electrical Distribution board are to be inspected
periodically and labelled or tagged.
Do not overload the electrical Distribution
board.
CABLES are to be routed above head or below
ground level
      
CABLES are not to be routed along or across
wet area
Ali & Sons Policies and Procedures shall be
followed by Menisci team prior to start of the
Activity.
Menasco to comply with Local Authority
regulations, DDA Code of practices and HSE
requirements.
Complete PPE to be used, safety shoe, safety
jacket, helmet, hand gloves, safety glass,
Nose/Face mask and safety harness. Suitable
PPE as per activity requirement.
(RISK ASSESSMENT)
Job Step Action By
(Y/N)
Likelihood
Likelihood
(T/A/M/I)
(T/A/M/I)
Outcome
(Sequence of
Outcome
Severity
Severity
729-RAP)
     Ali & Sons HSE Policies and Procedures DM - Code of

 06 Using of hand  Using defective power tools.  Minor injury shall be followed by Menasco team prior to construction
tools and portable
 Used of un-inspected power  Personal injury start of the Activity. Safety
power 
tools.  Property/asset Permit to Work to be obtained prior to activity. Practices
 Untrained Workers using damage  Menasco to comply with Local Authority CHAPTER 14
Standard Toolbox
Power tools regulations and DDA HSE requirements. HandandPowe
Portable hand
 Failure to use correct PPE  MSRA to be communicated with the Operated Tools
tools
 Improper handling/storage operatives by the foreman or supervisor. 182
Spirit level.
 Misuse of tools  Hot Work Permit to be obtained prior to start
Measuring Tape.
 Excess pressure on tools of cutting or grinding activities (If applicable).  Project Manager
Measuring stick
 Electric Shock  Operator must be trained for Safe Handling of
Dry Cloth
 Flying fragments Power Tools. Construction
Marker pen  3 2 6  
1 2 2  Y
 Poor/lack of supervision  Use power tools with both hands never use Manager
Box spanner
 Tripping single hand.
Impact Wrench
 Maintain cable management and use cable Senior Project
Screw drivers
stand. Engineer
 Never modify the power tools maintenance

 Repairing must be done only by a competent Site Engineer
person.
 Do not use any damage power tool and worn HSE Officer
out cable wires.

 Grinding/Cutting handle to be available Supervisors
always prior to use at site Foreman

operators
(RISK ASSESSMENT)
Job Step Action By
(Y/N)
Likelihood
Likelihood
(T/A/M/I)
(T/A/M/I)
Outcome
(Sequence of
Outcome
Severity
Severity
729-RAP)
     Grinding disc should only be used for grinding

machine
 While cutting disc to be used on Cutting
machine only.
 Grinding/Cutting Machine Disc RPM should
be greater than or equal to Grinding/Cutting
Machine
 All power tools issued from Store must be
pre-Inspected and in good conditions before
issuing to Workers by Storekeepers
 All power tools issued from Store must be pre-
Inspected and in good conditions before
   issuing to Workers by Storekeepers.     

 All damaged and unsafe to use Power tools to
be tagged out and returned to central store for
repair for fit to use purpose.
 Follow manufacturer instruction. All power
tools to be used at site must be of 110 volts
Proper insulation of terminals and cables, Use
of standard fitting.
 All electrical equipment’s / tools to be
protected from water.
 Daily inspection of equipment’s, tools, cables
and fittings
Disconnect the power cable while not in use
.
(RISK ASSESSMENT)
Job Step Action By
(Y/N)
Likelihood
Likelihood
(T/A/M/I)
(T/A/M/I)
Outcome
(Sequence of
Outcome
Severity
Severity
729-RAP)
    Ensure that work area is free (as is


practicable) from trailing cables, tools,
materials debris and spills. Inspected
power tools to be used on site.
 Do not overload the Electrical Distribution
Board (EDB).
 All electrical tools to be grounded or double
insulated.
 All electrical tools above 110 volts use on site

 
are to be connected through ELCB / RCD   
  installed Electrical distribution board.
 All electrical tools and equipment’s to be
checked by competent electrical on regular
intervals without fail
 Complete PPE to be used: safety shoe, safety
jacket, helmet, hand gloves, safety glass,
earplug and Face/Nose mask

(RISK ASSESSMENT)
Job Step Action By
(Y/N)
Likelihood
Likelihood
(T/A/M/I)
(T/A/M/I)
Outcome
(Sequence of
Outcome
Severity
Severity
729-RAP)
 Use of DSE  Untrained worker  Eye strain  Pre-task, TCRA and TBT to be
 07 (computer laptop)  Electrocution  Spine injury communicated with the operatives by the
equipment  Slip, trip and fall  Fatigue foreman or Supervisor.
for lightening  Lack of PPE  Glares  Operatives must be trained on safe and
protection system  Poor illumination  Reflections proper use DSE in Implementing good
 Poor ventilation  pain in necks posture
 Crowded work place shoulders  adjusting chairs and other furniture

 charge hand to arrange desk space proper Project manager
 Noise from adjacent activity  backs
 Uncalibrated equipment  arms  engineer to adjust screens and lighting to Senior task
engineer
 Dusts  wrists and avoid reflections and glare
hands  Ensure self-paced breaks and changes of Site Engineer

activity
 3 2 6  
1 2 2
 Ensure proper ergonomics HSE Officer
 Good lighting to be provided
 Ventilation and standard air conditioning to Task Supervisor
be in place Foreman
 Equipment to be protected from inadvertent

contact with moist and other liquid that
can lead to damage of explosion
 Equipment to be protected from direct
sunlight and other source of external heat
 All DSE to be handled with care
(RISK ASSESSMENT)
Job Step Action By
(Y/N)
Likelihood
Likelihood
(T/A/M/I)
(T/A/M/I)
Outcome
(Sequence of
Outcome
Severity
Severity
729-RAP)
 Work at Height - Falling of men and materials from Major Injuries The Ali & Sons Contracting Project HSE Plan
08 Using Scaffold, A-
height Minor Injury
shall be strictly complied with by all DM – Compliance
Type ladder / All works shall be regularly monitored and CHAPTER 8
Presence of overhead services Fatality Scaffolding
Podium Ladders supervised by M/s MENASCO site team
Safety
Incompetent workers  Property damaged to ensure full compliance 101CHAPTER
MENASCO shall provide adequate resources, 4Personal
Lack of supervision
as appropriate to ensure safe execution of work Protective
Improper use of work platform
scope. All work shall be carried out in Equipment
44Project
Unauthorized access to the accordance to all applicable UAE Laws and
Manager
Regulations, DM Regulations and MMC Project
equipment
HSE Management System. Construction
Untrained operator
MSRA to be communicated with the operatives Manager
Unfavourableclimatic conditions by the foreman or supervisor.
 3 3 9  
1 3 3 
Permit For work at height on scaffolding to be Senior Project
Unbalancing of work platform
available and approved from concerned team prior Engineer
Caught-in between
to start of work. Pre-Task briefing or TBT to be
Working under direct sun light carried out by foreman or supervisor prior to start Site Engineer
of work communicating hazard and control
Dust
measures to its workers. HSE Officer
Noise
Only Competent scaffolder which is 3rd party
Slippery surface due to leak of oil certified to erect mobile Aluminium scaffolding and Supervisors
platform.

 Operative Working at height must be trained for Foreman
Safe Work at height.
operators
(RISK ASSESSMENT)
Job Step Action By
(Y/N)
Likelihood
Likelihood
(T/A/M/I)
(T/A/M/I)
Outcome
(Sequence of
Outcome
Severity
Severity
729-RAP)
    Scaffolders must undergo training for Working

at Height prior erection and dismantling of
scaffolding.
Permit For work at height on scaffolding to be
available and approved from concerned team prior
to start of work.
Proper lightning of work areas to be put in place
by supervisor and foreman before start of activity
Simultaneous operation or activities to be
avoided during Work at height activity.
Standard and approved materials to be used.
Mobile Aluminium scaffolding must be inspected
by the scaffolding inspector who is 3rd party
   certified 
3 points of contact to be maintained    
while using Step/A-Type ladders.
Buddy system to be in place when using Step
ladders/A-type ladders.
Power tools are not to be used on Step/A-type
ladders instead Podium ladders or scaffolding to
be used. No workers should stand on the last
rung of the ladder
The A-Type ladder lock to be engaged prior to
start of work.
A-type/Step ladders not to be used at floor
openings or edges.
Workers should not overreach when using A-
type/Step Ladders.
(RISK ASSESSMENT)
Job Step Action By
(Y/N)
Likelihood
Likelihood
(T/A/M/I)
(T/A/M/I)
Outcome
(Sequence of
Outcome
Severity
Severity
729-RAP)
  General  Obstructed emergency route  Minor Injury

 09 Emergency  Lack of emergency rescue team  First Aid case MSRA should communicate to workers prior to
 Project Manager
Situations  Lack of emergency rescue kit  Medical treatment commencement of work.
 Lack of training to Emergency case Operatives must be trained of safe and proper  Construction
Manager
responder  Fines use of hand tools.
  All tools provided must be assessed to ensure

Incompetent emergency Property damage  Senior Project
responders  Lack of training to that they are fit for purpose, they fit for the Engineer
 Improper or lack of illumination Emergency responder environment in which they are to be used and they
 Site Engineer
 Improper or lack of ventilation  Incompetent are in good condition.
 3 2 6 
.Sharp tools, which cut steel, can cut flesh 
1 2 2  Y
 emergency responders  HSE Officer
without trouble. Hammers, which can drive nails,
 Improper or lack of
can squash fingers too. Open-bladed knives,  Supervisors
illumination
screwdrivers, and other sharp tools are to be
 Improper or lack of  Foreman
carried and used so as not to cause injury to the
ventilation
user or others.  Operators
Non-ferrous (spark free) tools are to be used in
flammable atmospheres.  ERT TEAM
Insulated tools must be used where there is a
possibility of live electrical work
Visual checks must be completed by operatives
on tools prior to their use. They rely on them, as
skilled trade’s persons, to assist them in this by
reporting immediately if something is not suitable
or is broken.
(RISK ASSESSMENT)
Job Step Action By
(Y/N)
Likelihood
Likelihood
(T/A/M/I)
(T/A/M/I)
Outcome
(Sequence of
Outcome
Severity
Severity
729-RAP)
          
 Proper ventilation to be provided
 Proper and safe access to be provided in work
areas.
 Ali & Sons HSE Policies and Procedures shall be
followed by Menasco team prior to start of the
Activity.
 Menasco to comply with Local Authority
regulations and HSE requirements  
 Emergency response and contact details to be

made available and known to workers at site.
 Emergency vehicle to be available for emergency
rescue to nearest hospital.
 DIFC - Site Nurse Contact:

 No # 0568212770
Note: If any new scenarios emerge that are not covered by this risk assessment, site management should be contacted immediately, and the task should not be completed until a specific risk
assessment has been completed, issued, and understood.

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COMMENTS RESOLUTION SHEET

Project: CP-05-03 Main Works Package PMC TIME

Form # ASC-170.06 Rev. 01 May 2022

Project DIFC CP-05 Office Building Main Works Package

For Prime Technologies LLC

Contract specifications supersedes all material described in this document.

1) SCOPE, PURPOSE & OBJECTIVE

2) REFERENCES & DEFINITIONS

3) HEALTH & SAFETY HAZARDS

6) MANPOWER, EQUIPMENT & MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

7) HEALTH & SAFETY PROVISIONS

8) Q.C. APPROVAL AND OTHER DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

▪ CHECKLISTS FOR PRE-COMMISSIONING AND COMMISSIONING

Contract specifications supersedes all material described in this document.

2.0 REFERENCES & DEFINITIONS

3.0 HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARDS

Contract specifications supersedes all material described in this document.

4.0 RESPONSIBILITIES (Sub-Contractor)

4.1 Project Manager

4.2 Electrical Engineer

• Obtain testing and commissioning permit if required.

4.3 Electrical Supervisor

He should ensure that:

4.4 QA/QC Engineer

4.5 Safety Engineer

5.0 PROCEDURE / METHOD TO BE EMPLOYED

5.3. Testing Procedure For Lighting Protection system

5.4 Pre-Commissioning checks- Earthing system.

Contract specifications supersedes all material described in this document.

5.5 Testing Procedure For Earthing System

6.0 MANPOWER, EQUIPMENT & MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

6.1 Manpower Requirements

6.2 Material and Equipment Requirements

6 HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS

Contract specifications supersedes all material described in this document.

Contract specifications supersedes all material described in this document.

S/N ACTIVITIES / ITEMS TO BE INSPECTED Yes NO REM

Check materials and accessories used as per approved material submittal.

Check the earth resistance of each earth rods to achieve a resistance of

Comments (if any):

MMC/SUPPLIER CA ASC LACASA

S/N ACTIVITIES / ITEMS TO BE INSPECTED Yes NO REM

Check materials and accessories used as per approved material submittal.

5 Check the cu-conductor/tape is fixed with saddles.

Comments (if any):

MMC/SUPPLIER CA ASC LACASA

Description of items to checked: Earth pit Resistance testing

Earth Pit Earth pit Resistance

Description of items to checked: Down Conductor Continuity Resistance

Minor or Serious Major Injury – Lost Single Fatality

 Manual handling  MENASCO shall provide ESSW, as Project Manager

 Over speeding appropriate to ensure safe execution of work

 Reversing without flag man, scope. Construction

route and emergency exit Management System. Engineer

 Untrained / incompetent  All personnel to undergo site HSE induction

facilitate location of the items

 All new employees are to be trained on safe