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Ohs-Pr-09-03-F07 (A) JSP No. 46 Cable Pulling
Ohs-Pr-09-03-F07 (A) JSP No. 46 Cable Pulling
Contract
Contractor Name: Al Babtain Project Type: Substation & OHTL 4400010521
No.:
Signature Signature
Reviewed by: Jibin Jose Date: 08-05-2022 Approved by: Ahmed Abdel Aziz Date: 08-05-2022
: :
P.P.E. REQUIRED ☐ Helmet, ☐ Safety Goggles, ☐ Safety Shoes, ☐ Coverall, ☐ Respiratory Musk, ☐ Ear Protection, ☐ Full body Harness, ☐ Hand Protection, ☐ Arc Flash Protection,
FOR TASK: ☐ Others To be Specify: __________________________, ☐ Others To be Specify: __________________________
JOB SAFE PROCEDURE ANALYSIS
LIST ALL STEPS IN PERFORMING HAZARDS DANGER / RISK
STEP PREVENTATIVE CONTROLS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE /
THIS TASK IN EACH STEP, WHAT COULD CAUSE INJURY, LOSS, (INJURIES, DAMAGE, ILLNESS,
No. DAMAGE INTERRUPTION, OR POLLUTION? POLLUTION, ETC)
ELIMINATE HAZARD
(IN SEQUENCE)
Environmental complaint Ensure that all information required in the permit to work is
complete.
Ensure that specific type of work permit for certain activities is
being used.
1.2. Attaching all the required Incompetent assigned personnel. Lack of Supervision All the involved personnel dealing with all the required documents
documents such as a related Unidentified or incomplete hazards Unidentified Hazards shall be qualified, competent and trained.
checklist, risk assessment, and risk information. leading to an Accident. A safe work practice shall be identified to reduce the possibilities of
method statement and other Lack of productivity accident/incident.
forms necessary to fulfill the Ensure that all required supporting documents shall be available as
request. per PTW requirements.
All the required related documents as identified to be attached in
PTW shall be reviewed and evaluated by issuer and receiver to
ensure that all hazard and risk is identified and complete.
1.3. Verifying the site condition as per Open areas, protruding sharp objects, Lack of Supervision The workplace shall be pre-checked, free from any obstruction and
requirements mentioned in the falling objects limited illuminations Unidentified Hazards in safe good working condition prior to a combined verification
application of Permit to Work by and other construction hazards may leading to an Accident. visit.
both the Permit Receiver and cause accidents during the Lack of productivity All Issuer and receiver must be aware of the hazard present in the
Permit Issuer. verification visit. area and must be familiar with the ingress and egress of the
Unfamiliarity with access to the project site.
areas.
1.4. Issuance of approved Permit to Untrained personnel. Lack of Supervision Permit Issuer and Receiver must be qualified, trained and
Work from Permit Issuer to Incomplete information on Permit to Unidentified Hazards competent.
Permit Receiver. work. leading to an Accident. Permit Issuer shall ensure that the site was visited to ensure that
Lack of productivity workplace hazards and risk are adequately identified and
mitigating measure shall be established.
Permit Issuer and Receiver shall ensure that all the information
required in the permit to work are reviewed, completed and
signed.
1.5. Verifying the approved Permit to Inadequate coordination and area Lack of Supervision Permit to Work shall be displayed at the worksite
Work by the assigned SEC control protocol. Unidentified Hazards Permit Receiver shall not leave the area for the whole duration of
Consultant. Unauthorized work to be performed leading to an Accident. permit to work.
within a defined location and Lack of productivity Work shall not proceed without the presence of approved PTW and
boundary. the Permit Receiver overseeing the activity.
Permit Receiver shall account all workers under his Permit to Work
before the start of work.
Work shall not be started until duly approved Permit to Work is
available at the site and that Safety Toolbox meeting was
conducted.
Ensure all the information required in the permit to work shall be
completed, signed and updated by the authorized personnel.
2. Surveying the cable route
2.1 Review drawing and specification Miscommunication/misinformation • Physical injury from Proper planning involving all concern personnel and department.
on the route of the cable. among team members. simultaneous activity Personnel involved must have technical knowledge on the subject
Lack of knowledge on the activity.
specification of the task at hand.
2.2 Mark penetration point of cable Poor housekeeping. Removal of unwanted construction materials and disposal of site
to the substation duct bank. Area congestion due to the • Fire & explosion debris to clear the working area.
simultaneous activity going on. • Eye strain Arrangement of construction materials, proper demarcation, and
Poor illumination • Head ache various signage are to isolate the working area.
Poor access and egress. • Physical Injuries due to slip Coordination with other team working in the same area to avoid
conflicts.
trip and fall
Provide adequate lighting for the work that complies with the
• Headache
required standard of SEC.
• Injury of workers from slip, Coordinate with the approved site electricians to provide adequate
trips & fall due to lightings and to conduct a survey to verify if the installed lightings
poor/unsafe access satisfy the requirement.
obstructed
2.3 Check if all ducting is available, Poor housekeeping Removal of unwanted construction materials and disposal of site
clear and ready for the cable. Area congestion due to the • Fire & explosion debris to clear the working area.
simultaneous activity going on. • Eye strain Arrangement of construction materials, proper demarcation, and
Poor illumination • Head ache various signage are to isolate the working area.
Poor access and egress • Physical Injuries due to slip Coordination with other team working in the same area to avoid
conflicts.
trip and fall
Provide adequate lighting for the work that complies with the
• Headache
required standard of SEC.
• Injury of workers from slip,
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trips & fall due to Coordinate with the approved site electricians to provide adequate
poor/unsafe access lightings and to conduct a survey to verify if the installed lightings
obstructed satisfy the requirement.
2.4 Check cable trays and support if Poor housekeeping Removal of unwanted construction materials and disposal of site
available and properly fixed. Area congestion due to the • Fire & explosion debris to clear the working area.
simultaneous activity going on. • Eye strain Arrangement of construction materials, proper demarcation, and
Poor illumination • Head ache various signages to isolate the working area.
Poor access and egress • Physical Injuries due to slip Coordination with other team working in the same area to avoid
conflicts.
trip and fall
Provide adequate lighting for the work that complies with the
• Headache
required standard of SEC.
• Injury of workers from slip, Coordinate with the approved site electricians to provide adequate
trips & fall due to lightings and to conduct a survey to verify if the installed lightings
poor/unsafe access satisfy the requirement.
obstructed
Poor housekeeping • Cuts, laceration Storage areas must not be congested of materials. Space capacity
• Protruding nails, steel bars must be strictly observed.
and sharp edges Good housekeeping must always be maintained in storage and
working areas to avoid slip, trip, and fall.
Access must always be clear and free from any obstruction.
3.3 Mobilize tools and equipment to Improper manual handling • Muscular injuries (back Use a mechanical device in handling large or heavy materials
the worksite. Lifting heavy materials pain, strain, fractures) Buddy system in handling large and/or heavy materials must
Sharp and protruding edges • pinch/crash points always be observed.
Improper transporting of materials resulting hand injuries Use of proper and appropriate PPE such as (list all applicable PPEs)
Unsecured materials • Physical Injury must always be observed.
Uneven pavement or ground Ensure that all materials and equipment are properly secured on
• Cuts, laceration
Transporting equipment poor the transporting vehicle or equipment.
• Protruding nails, steel bars The survey must be done on the route to be taken prior to the start
condition
Adverse weather condition and sharp edges of transportation.
Ensure that accesses are clear and pavement or ground are even
and well compacted.
Ensure that transporting equipment or vehicle are properly
inspected and in good working condition prior start of the activity.
Ensure that weather condition is taken into consideration prior
start of the activity.
4. Mobilization of the crane or boom truck to work site
4.1 Maneuvering prior to positioning Area congestion due to vehicle and • Damage to property once Verification of operator’s third-party certification prior start of the
assisted by a spotter/observer. personnel movement and other the equipment toppled. activity.
activities on-going. • Equipment breakdown can Verification of third-party certification of all equipment to be
Operator’s blind spot cause by the stiff access utilized on the activity.
Incompetent personnel Determine the exclusion zone for the activity.
• Serious accident that may
Defective equipment Ensure that the work area is properly compacted and leveled
result to severe injury or
Unleveled and/or un-compacted Barricades and signage to be installed on the work area perimeter.
death
ground. Survey to be done on the area to ensure all obstruction is cleared
Nearby structures that may cause prior to commencing the activity.
obstruction. Trained flagman and spotter to assist the operator during the
Unauthorized personnel maneuvering.
No unauthorized or not part of the team shall be allowed inside the
5. The positioning of the crane/boom truck/cable drum trailer on the work location
5.1 Identify the planned location of Area congestion due to simultaneous • Damage to property once Proper planning involving all working team that may be affected by
the crane, boom truck and cable on-going activity. the equipment toppled. the activity.
drum trailer. Poor • Equipment breakdown can Ensure proper coordination among other working teams within the
coordination/miscommunication cause by the stiff access vicinity to avoid conflicts.
among team members.
• Serious accident that may
result to severe injury or
death
5.2 Position the cable drum trailer on Unassisted maneuvering of a trailer. • Damage to property once Assign trained and experienced flagman to assist the maneuvering
the identified location. Trailer driver’s blind spot. the equipment toppled. trailer.
Incompetent personnel • Equipment breakdown can Verification of driver’s government driving license.
Unleveled and/or un-compacted cause by the stiff access Survey on the area to ensure grounds are well leveled and
ground. compacted prior positioning of the trailer.
• Serious accident that may
Nearby structures that may cause No unauthorized personnel or not part of the team shall be
result to severe injury or
obstruction. allowed on the working area.
Vehicle and personnel movement at
death
the area. • Entry of unskilled
Unauthorized personnel employee can result in
emergency situation due to
unfimilarization with safe
working procedures &
emergency protocols.
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5.3 Position the boom truck at the Unassisted maneuvering of the • Damage to property once Assign trained and experienced flagman to assist the maneuvering
back of the cable drum trailer. trailer. the equipment toppled. equipment
Operator’s blind spot • Equipment breakdown can Verification of driver’s government driving license.
Incompetent personnel cause by the stiff access Survey on the area to ensure grounds are well leveled and
Unleveled and/or un-compacted • Serious accident that may compacted prior positioning of the trailer.
ground. No unauthorized personnel or not part of the team shall be
result to severe injury or
Nearby structures that may cause allowed on the working area.
obstruction.
death
Area congestion due to vehicle and • Entry of unskilled
personnel traffic. employee can result in
Unauthorized personnel emergency situation due to
unfimilarization with safe
working procedures &
emergency protocols.
5.4 Position the crane at the side of Unassisted maneuvering of the • Damage to property once Assign trained and experienced flagman to assist the maneuvering
the cable drum trailer. trailer. the equipment toppled. equipment.
Operator’s blind spot • Equipment breakdown can Verification of driver’s government driving license.
Incompetent personnel cause by the stiff access Survey on the area to ensure grounds are well leveled and
Unleveled and/or un-compacted • Serious accident that may compacted prior positioning of the trailer.
ground. No unauthorized personnel or not part of the team shall be
result to severe injury or
Nearby structures that may cause allowed on the working area.
obstruction.
death
Area congestion due to vehicle and • Entry of unskilled
personnel traffic. employee can result in
Unauthorized personnel emergency situation due to
unfimilarization with safe
working procedures &
emergency protocols.
6.2 Crane to set-up and hoist block Incompetent personnel • Entry of unskilled Only designated competent personnel shall be operating the
down to the position of the cable Abrupt operation (lowering down) employee can result in equipment.
drum. Unauthorized personnel emergency situation due Pre-operational inspection on equipment to ensure that it is a good
Equipment failure/breakdown to unfimilarization with working condition.
The gradual operation to maintain the stability of the hoist block
safe working procedures
being lowered down.
& emergency protocols
No unauthorized personnel or not part of the team shall be
• Serious accident that may allowed.
result to severe injury or
death
6.3 Insert the sling on the center Ergonomics (overreaching to insert • Muscular injuries (back Provide platform as deem necessary to avoid overreaching
shaft of the cable drum. sling). pain, strain, fractures) Take extra caution in handling sling to avoid a caught-in-between
Pinch points • pinch/crash points incident.
Damaged slings resulting hand injuries Ensure workers are equipped with appropriate PPEs (list all
applicable PPEs).
• Serious accident that may
A thorough inspection of slings to ensure it is free of any defects.
result to severe injury or
Ensuring that sling’s SWL is adequate for the intended load.
property damage
6.4 Fix both ends of the sling to the Ergonomics (overreaching the hook) • Muscular injuries (back Provide platform as deem necessary to avoid overreaching.
hook of crane hoist block. Pinch points. pain, strain, fractures) Take extra caution in handling sling to avoid the caught-in-between
• pinch/crash points incident.
resulting hand injuries Ensure workers are equipped with appropriate PPEs (list all
applicable PPEs).
6.5 Raise the hoist block to provide Miscommunication to operator • Muscular injuries (back Only trained rigger shall be giving a signal to the operator
7.3 Lift the cable drum from the Abrupt operation / lifting • Fall of material from height Only designated trained personnel to operate the equipment.
boom truck and place on the Incompetent personnel resulting to severe injury / Double-checking of the rigging to ensure the load is properly
cable drum trailer. Unauthorized personnel property damage secured
Miscommunication to operator • Serious accident that may The gradual lifting of the cable drum and avoiding jerking to
Exceeding the equipment’s capacity result to severe injury or maintain the stability of the load.
Uncontrolled movement of the load Only certified rigger shall be giving the signal to the operator to
property damage
Unsecured cable drum on the cable avoid confusion.
drum stand. No unauthorized person shall be allowed on the area.
The area must be clear of any obstruction especially the swinging
area of crane.
No person shall be allowed under suspended load at any time
under any circumstances.
Operators to strictly observe and follow the load chart, no
bypassing of any equipment’s safety features are allowed.
Ensure that the cable stand can withstand the weight of the cable
drum.
Use of taglines to control the movement of load during lifting.
Ensure the cable drum is properly fixed and secured on the cable
drum stand.
8. Releasing of slings from the equipment
8.1 Hoist block down to loosen or Abrupt operation/lowering of hoist • Fall of material from height Operator to gradually lower the hoist block to maintain stability
give slack on the slings. block. resulting to severe injury / Keep clear from the cable drum in case of sudden movement or
Unsecured cable drum property damage release from the stand.
• Serious accident that may
result to severe injury or
property damage
8.2 Remove sling and shackles from Ergonomics (overreaching to crane • Muscular injuries (Back Provide a platform or ladder for reaching the sling.
crane hoist block. hoist block). pain, strain, fractures) Ensure platform or ladder is stable and properly secured.
No proper access
8.3 Direct the crane hoist block away Nearby structures (obstruction) • Serious accident that may Ensure the area is clear of any obstruction before swinging the
and retract. Unauthorized personnel result to severe injury or boom.
property damage Ensure no unauthorized personnel on the area.
9.4 Assign radioman at the cable Incompetent personnel • Physical Injury from poor Ensure that personnel assigned are well versed in using the
pulling winch machine and at the Miscommunication between safety awareness selected mode of a communication device.
cable trailer to communicate the radiomen. Established common language and terminology between the
status of the cable pulling. assigned radioman.
9.5 Distribute and spread workers on Poor housekeeping • Physical Injury from poor Clearing of the path of any obstruction that may cause a slip, trip,
the path of the cable pulling. Extreme weather condition safety awareness and fall.
Exposure to airborne dust • Heat exhaustion that could Continuous monitoring of weather condition.
result in heat stoke Activity to be suspended during unfavorable or uncomfortable
weather condition.
• Ill health to person
Provision of sufficient breaks and rehydrating drinks in hot weather
condition.
Provision of resting shelter for workers.
All workers must be equipped with appropriate PPEs such as (list all
applicable PPEs for the task).
9.6 Start the two machines; Miscommunication between • Serious accident that may Established common language and terminology between the
radioman shall communicate to radiomen. result to severe injury or assigned radioman.
start the pulling of cable. Defective equipment The activity shall be stopped in any observance of abnormal
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10. Applying cable pulling lubricant during pulling of the cable when approaching to duct bank
10.1 Prepare cable pulling Contact with chemical • Inhalation of toxic fumes All workers must be equipped with appropriate PPEs such as (list all
lubricant at the entry point of Chemical spillage causes dizziness irritation of applicable PPEs for the task).
duct bank. nose and throat and chronic All chemicals must be settled on top of polyethylene or tarpaulin to
diseases prevent spillage on the ground.
• Improper waste disposal
may cause environmental
contamination
10.2 Hang the cable, and elevate Ergonomics (awkward posture) • Muscular injuries (back Maintain natural body posture as much as possible.
from the ground. Unsecured hanged cable pain, strain, fractures) Ensure the cable is properly secured upon hanging.
Pinch points • pinch/crash points Take extra caution on pinch points to avoid a caught-in-between
resulting hand injuries incident.
10.3 Apply a generous amount of Contact with chemical • Inhalation of toxic fumes All workers must be equipped with appropriate PPEs such as (list all
lubricant on the cable as it Chemical spillage causes dizziness irritation of applicable PPEs for the task).
penetrates the ducting. Extreme weather condition nose and throat and chronic Lay-out polyethylene sheet to prevent chemical spillage on the
diseases ground.
Continuous monitoring of weather condition.
• Improper waste disposal
Activity to be suspended during unfavorable or uncomfortable
may cause environmental
weather condition.
contamination Provision of sufficient breaks and rehydrating drinks in hot weather
condition.
Provision of resting shelter for workers
11. Cutting of cables from the cable drum
11.1 Prepare the power supply Untrained or inexperienced • Entry of unskilled Only trained and experienced personnel shall be assigned and
from the generator set. personnel. employee can result in doing the task.
Defective electrical equipment and emergency situation due to Pre-inspection of all equipment and its accessories to ensure that
accessories. unfimilarization with safe all are in good working condition.
working procedures & Ensure that personnel are equipped with the correct type of PPE
emergency protocols. for the job.
11.2 Tie and secure the cable Ergonomics (overreaching in tying • Muscular injuries (back Provide a platform for the task as deemed necessary.
from the drum to avoid the cable). pain, strain, fractures) Ensure the cable is properly secured.
excessive movement and abrupt Improperly secured cable • pinch/crash points Ensure the materials used can withstand the weight of the cable.
fall while cutting. Substandard materials resulting hand injuries
11.3 Cut the cable using an Untrained or inexperienced • Entry of unskilled Only trained and experienced personnel shall be assigned and
appropriate power tool. personnel. employee can result in doing the task at hand.
Defective tools emergency situation due to Pre-inspection of the tools to ensure that it is in good working
Unauthorized personnel unfimilarization with safe condition.
Flying debris No unauthorized personnel or not part of the team shall be
working procedures &
allowed in the area.
emergency protocols.
Cutting tools must not be facing any person at all times of its
utilization.
All workers must be equipped with appropriate PPEs such as (list all
applicable PPEs for the task).
11.4 Slowly untie and release the Sudden untying of cable • Fall of material from height Slow untying of cable.
cable to ground. Abrupt lowering or dropping of cable. resulting to severe injury / Support cable to prevent from dropping after untying.
property damage The gradual lowering of cable to avoid any damage.
12.5 Tighten the clamps bolt and Ergonomics (awkward posture) • Muscular injuries (back Maintain natural body posture as much as possible
nut Limited space pain, strain, fractures) Ensure enough space for the task wherein personnel can move
Defective tools • pinch/crash points freely and position themselves in a comfortable posture
Over or under tightened bolt and nut resulting hand injuries Pre-inspection of all tools to ensure that all are in good condition
Accident from using damage Ensure that bolt and nuts are tightened to its specified requirement
equipment or tools
14.2 Verifying the site condition as Poor housekeeping. Significant property and Permit Receiver shall ensure that housekeeping is done before,
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