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JOB SAFE PRACTICES (JSP's) (5.19.

3)
Project Name: Contract No. :
Department /Division: Electrical Date Prepared: 25/07/2023
Employee Job Title: WORKERS, FOREMAN, SUPERVISOR Location:
PPE: HELMET, VEST, SAFETY SHOES, FACE SHIELD PPE
Job/Task Title: Grounding Grid Installation
Tools and Equipment: HAND TOOLS AND POWER TOOLS

Job Safe Practices Analysis HAZARDS


IN EACH STEP, WHAT COULD CAUSE CONTROLS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE / ELIMINATE
STEP LIST ALL STEPS IN PERFORMING OBSERVATION
INJURY, LOSS, DAMAGE INTERRUPTION, HAZARD
No. THIS TASK OR POLLUTION?
1.2. Obtain Permit to Work
1.1. Applying and filling-up permit to  Untrained personnel.  Work permit receiver and issuer must be identified and with an
Work as per the required activity.  Wrong information or details are appointment letter.
written in the PTW.  Permit Issuer and Receiver must be qualified, trained and
 Other activities may not be cover competent.
with the PTW.  Work permit system shall be properly implemented as per the SEC
5 Star Safety standard and work permit procedure.
 Ensure that all activities and the safety precautions are covered
with the work permit.
 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.  All the involved personnel dealing with all the required documents
documents such as a related  Unidentified or incomplete hazards shall be qualified, competent and trained.
checklist, risk assessment, method and risk information.  A safe work practice shall be identified to reduce the possibilities of
statement and other forms accident/incident.
necessary to fulfill the request.  Ensure that all required supporting documents shall be available as
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

:JSP Prepared By Muhammad Husnain (HSE Team Leader Q&E) :Signature Date: 25/07/2023
:JSP Accepted By :Signature :Date
:JSP Approved By (REA) :Signature :Date
:JSP Approved By (SEC) :Signature :Date
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ensure that all hazard and risk is identified and complete.
1.3. Verifying the site condition as per  Open areas, protruding sharp  The workplace shall be pre-checked, free from any obstruction and
requirements mentioned in the objects, falling objects limited in safe good working condition prior to a combined verification
application of Permit to Work by illuminations and other construction visit.
both the Permit Receiver and hazards may cause accidents during  All Issuer and receiver must be aware of the hazard present in the
Permit Issuer. the 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.  Permit Issuer and Receiver must be qualified, trained and
Work from Permit Issuer to  Incomplete information on Permit to competent.
Permit Receiver. work.  Permit Issuer shall ensure that the site was visited to ensure that
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  Permit to Work shall be displayed at the worksite
Work by the assigned SEC control protocol.  Permit Receiver shall not leave the area for the whole duration of
Consultant.  Unauthorized work to be performed permit to work.
within a defined location and  Work shall not proceed without the presence of approved PTW
boundary. and 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.
3.4. Preparation of materials, tools
2.1 Prepare and select the right tools  Ergonomics (overreaching of  Proper storage and segregation of all material must be observed at
for the task. materials). all times.
 Improper manual handling.  Storage racks must be properly labeled for easy identification.
 Unorganized or poor storage of  Storage areas must not be congested of materials. Space capacity
materials. must be strictly observed.
 Area congestion / limited space  Good housekeeping must always be maintained in storage and
 Contact with sharp edges. working areas to avoid slip, trip, and fall.
 Poor housekeeping.  Access must always be clear and free from any obstruction.

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 The worker shall lift materials closer to the body and load shall not
exceed half of the worker's weight.
 Large materials shall be carried by a minimum of two persons.
 Use of proper and appropriate PPE must always be observed.
2.2 Prepare PPE required for the  Unorganized or poor storage of  Proper storage and segregation of all material supplies must be
installation works. materials and supplies. observed at all times.
 Area congestion / limited space.  Storage racks must be properly labeled for easy identification.
 Poor housekeeping.  Storage areas must not be congested of materials. Space capacity
must be strictly observed.
 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.
2.3 Mobilize tools and equipment to  Improper manual handling.  Use a mechanical device in handling large or heavy materials.
the site.  Lifting heavy materials.  Buddy system in handling large and/or heavy materials must
 Contact with sharp and protruding always be observed.
edges.  Use of proper and appropriate PPE such as (list all applicable PPEs)
 Improper transporting of materials. must always be observed.
 Unsecured materials.  Ensure that all materials and equipment are properly secured on
 Uneven pavement or ground. the transporting vehicle or equipment.
 Transporting equipment poor  Area survey must be done on the route to be taken prior to the
condition. start of transportation.
 Adverse weather condition.  Ensure that access is clear and pavement or ground is 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.
2.4 Mobilize grounding cable, cad  Improper manual handling.  Use a mechanical device in handling large or heavy materials.
welding material.  Lifting heavy materials.  Buddy system in handling large and/or heavy materials must
 Contact with sharp and protruding always be observed.
edges.  Use of proper and appropriate PPE such as (list all applicable PPEs)
 Improper transporting of materials. must always be observed.
 Unsecured materials.  Ensure that all materials and equipment are properly secured on
 Uneven pavement or ground. the transporting vehicle or equipment.
 Transporting equipment poor  Area survey must be done on the route to be taken prior t the start
condition. of transportation.
 Adverse weather condition.  Ensure that access is clear and pavement or ground are even and

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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.
2.5 Install barricade around the work  Area congestion due to vehicle traffic  Provide flagman during the installation of barricades and signage
area. and other activities on-going. to control vehicle movement on the area and protect personnel
installing barricades and signage.
 Proper coordination to other working teams that may be affected
by the activity.
 Ensure that appropriate signage will be posted on the entire
working perimeter.
5.6. Start ground digging and manual trenching as per desired depth to bury grounding cable
3.1 Layout and mark the soil to be  Ergonomics (awkward position,  Observe correct posture while performing the activity; avoid too
excavated. repetitive motion). much bending of the back.
 Chemical exposure.  Alternate workers to minimize exposure to repetitive motion.
 Extreme weather condition.  MSDS to be made available and refer to all precautionary measures
in dealing with the involved chemical substance.
 Ensure workers are equipped with an appropriate type of PPEs
such as (list all applicable type of PPEs).
 Continuous monitoring of weather condition.
 Sufficient break time and rehydrating drinks to be provided.
 Resting shelter for workers to be provided.
3.2 Identify potential underground  Poor planning of an activity.  Proper planning including obtaining specific layout plan, as-built
wire, cable or piping that might  Incompetent personnel. drawings, etc. to be used as a reference in identifying possible
be affected during excavation.  Miscommunication among team underground utilities.
members.  Personnel with technical knowledge shall form the planning team.
 Incorrect site layout plan.  Ensure that identified underground utilities are properly
 Missed underground utilities. communicated among all team members. Use an interpreter as
deem necessary.
 Ensure that the site layout plan corresponds to the area to be
marked.
 Use a detecting device to further check for any underground
utilities that may be missed or overlook during the planning stage.
3.3 Excavate the mark location  Ergonomics (awkward position,  Observe correct posture while performing the activity; avoid too
manually. repetitive motion). much bending of the back.
 Damaged hand tools.  Alternate workers to minimize exposure to repetitive motion.

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 Extreme weather condition.  Ensure workers are equipped with an appropriate type of PPEs
 Dusty area. such as (list all applicable type of PPEs).
 Continuous monitoring of weather condition.
 Sufficient break time and rehydrating drinks to be provided.
 Resting shelter for workers to be provided.
7.8. Burying of copper plate in the vertical position and laying of grounding cable to form a grid around the Substation
4.1 Lay the grounding cable on the  Ergonomic (awkward position,  Maintain natural body curve as possible.
excavated soil. repetitive motion).  Observe correct manual handling procedure.
 Improper manual handling.  Buddy system when handling heavy materials
 Exposure with pointy edge of  Ensure workers are equipped with an appropriate type of PPEs
materials. such as (list all applicable type of PPEs).
 Extreme weather condition.  Continuous monitoring of weather condition.
 Dusty area.  Sufficient break time and rehydrating drinks to be provided.
 Resting shelter for workers to be provided.
4.2 Cut the cable on the intersection.  Incorrect tools for the task.  Ensure the correct tools for the job is being utilized.
 Defective tools.  Pre-inspection of all tools to be used and ensuring all are in good
 The sharp and pointy end of tools working condition.
and materials.  Ensure workers are equipped with an appropriate type of PPEs
 Extreme weather condition. such as (list all applicable type of PPEs).
 Dusty area.  Continuous monitoring of weather condition.
 Sufficient break time and rehydrating drinks to be provided.
 Resting shelter for workers to be provided.
4.3 Install the copper plate on the  Ergonomic (awkward position,  Maintain natural body curve as possible.
excavation. repetitive motion).  Observe correct manual handling procedure.
 Improper manual handling.  Buddy system when handling heavy materials.
 The sharp edge of materials.  Ensure workers are equipped with an appropriate type of PPEs
 Extreme weather condition. such as (list all applicable type of PPEs).
 Dusty area.  Continuous monitoring of weather condition.
 Sufficient break time and rehydrating drinks to be provided.
 Resting shelter for workers to be provided.
9.10. Tight earth lead through nut bolts from two different places on earth plate
5.1 Prepare hand tools and bolts and  Ergonomics (overreaching).  Proper storage and segregation of all material must be observed at
nut material.  Improper manual handling. all times.
 Unorganized or poor storage of  Storage racks must be properly labeled for easy identification.
materials.  Storage areas must not be congested of materials. Space capacity
 Area congestion / limited space. must be strictly observed.

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 Sharp edges.  Good housekeeping must always be maintained in storage and
 Poor housekeeping. working areas to avoid slip, trip, and fall.
 Access must always be clear and free from any obstruction.
 The worker shall lift materials closer to the body and load shall not
exceed half of the worker's weight.
 Large materials shall be carried by a minimum of two persons.
 Use of proper and appropriate PPE must always be observed.
5.2 Install the ground cable with lug  Ergonomics (awkward position,  Maintain natural body curve as possible.
nuts. repetitive motion).  Ensure workers are equipped with an appropriate type of PPEs
 The sharp edge of materials. such as (list all applicable type of PPEs).
 Extreme weather condition.  Continuous monitoring of weather condition.
 Dusty area.  Sufficient break time and rehydrating drinks to be provided.
 Resting shelter for workers to be provided.
5.3 Fix the lug nut on the hole and  Ergonomics (awkward position,  Use tools with adequate length not to over bend or overreach that
tighten with the bolts and nut. repetitive motion). might result to back injury.
 Manual tightening.  Wear appropriate working gloves when tightening the bolt and
 Defective tools. nuts.
 Extreme weather condition.  Visual checks must be completed by a competent person on tools
 Dusty area. prior to their use.
 Ensure workers are equipped with an appropriate type of PPEs
such as (list all applicable type of PPEs).
 Continuous monitoring of weather condition.
 Sufficient break time and rehydrating drinks to be provided.
 Resting shelter for workers to be provided.
11.
12. CAD welding on the joints of the grounding grid
6.1 Prepare necessary cad tools and  Ergonomics (overreaching).  Proper storage and segregation of all material must be observed at
materials.  Manual handling. all times.
 Unorganized or poor storage of  Storage racks must be properly labeled for easy identification.
materials.  Storage areas must not be congested of materials. Space capacity
 Area congestion / limited space. must be strictly observed.
 Sharp edges.  Good housekeeping must always be maintained in storage and
 Poor housekeeping. working areas to avoid slip, trip, and fall.
 Access must always be clear and free from any obstruction.
 The worker shall lift materials closer to the body and load shall not
exceed half of the worker's weight.
 Large materials shall be carried by a minimum of two persons.
 Use of proper and appropriate PPE must always be observed.

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6.2 Place graphite mold on the center  Ergonomics (awkward position,  Maintain natural body curve as much as possible.
of the intersection. repetitive motion).  Ensure workers are equipped with an appropriate type of PPEs
 Extreme weather condition. such as (list all applicable type of PPEs).
 Dusty area.  Continuous monitoring of weather condition.
 Sufficient break time and rehydrating drinks to be provided.
 Resting shelter for workers to be provided.
6.3 Arrange connecting grounding  Ergonomics (awkward position,  Maintain natural body curve as much as possible.
cable inside the graphite mold. repetitive motion).  Ensure workers are equipped with an appropriate type of PPEs
 Extreme weather condition. such as (list all applicable type of PPEs).
 Dusty area.  Continuous monitoring of weather condition.
 Sufficient break time and rehydrating drinks to be provided.
 Resting shelter for workers to be provided.
6.4 Close and tighten graphite mold.  Ergonomics (awkward position,  Maintain natural body curve as much as possible.
repetitive motion).  Ensure workers are equipped with an appropriate type of PPEs
 Extreme weather condition. such as (list all applicable type of PPEs).
 Dusty area.  Continuous monitoring of weather condition.
 Sufficient break time and rehydrating drinks to be provided.
 Resting shelter for workers to be provided.
6.5 Pour cad welding material on the  Ergonomics (awkward position,  Maintain natural body curve as much as possible.
graphite mold. repetitive motion).  Ensure workers are equipped with an appropriate type of PPEs
 Extreme weather condition. such as (list all applicable type of PPEs).
 Dusty area.  Continuous monitoring of weather condition.
 Sufficient break time and rehydrating drinks to be provided.
 Resting shelter for workers to be provided.
6.6 Pour starting powder on top of  Chemical exposure.  MSDS to be made available and refer to all precautionary measures
weld material.  Ergonomics (awkward position, in dealing with the involved chemical substance.
repetitive motion).  Maintain natural body curve as much as possible.
 Extreme weather condition.  Ensure workers are equipped with an appropriate type of PPEs
 Dusty area. such as (list all applicable type of PPEs).
 Continuous monitoring of weather condition.
 Sufficient break time and rehydrating drinks to be provided.
 Resting shelter for workers to be provided.
6.7 Ignite the starting powder.  Untrained or inexperienced  Only knowledgeable personnel with training and experience shall
personnel. be doing the task.
 Poor housekeeping.  Ensure that no nearby combustible materials prior to ignition.
 Exposure to fumes from the ignition.  The standby fire extinguisher should be available in the work area.
 Sparks from the ignition.  Ensure workers are equipped with the appropriate type of PPEs

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such as (list all applicable type of PPEs).
6.8 Remove the graphite mold in  The hot surface of the mold.  Maintain natural body curve as much as possible.
place.  Ergonomics (awkward position,  Ensure workers are equipped with an appropriate type of PPEs
repetitive motion). such as (list all applicable type of PPEs).
 Extreme weather condition  Continuous monitoring of weather condition.
 Dusty area.  Sufficient break time and rehydrating drinks to be provided.
 Resting shelter for workers to be provided.
6.9 Remove excess welded material  Ergonomics (awkward position,  Maintain natural body curve as much as possible.
on the graphite mold. repetitive motion).  Ensure workers are equipped with an appropriate type of PPEs
 Extreme weather condition. such as (list all applicable type of PPEs).
 Dusty area.  Continuous monitoring of weather condition.
 Sufficient break time and rehydrating drinks to be provided.
 Resting shelter for workers to be provided.
13.
14. Application of grease to protect the joints from corrosion
7.1 Prepare silicone grease and  Ergonomics (overreaching).  Proper storage and segregation of all material must be observed at
gauze.  Unorganized or poor storage of all times.
materials.  Storage racks must be properly labeled for easy identification.
 Area congestion / limited space.  Storage areas must not be congested of materials. Space capacity
 Sharp edges. must be strictly observed.
 Poor housekeeping.  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.
 Use of proper and appropriate PPE must always be observed.
7.2 Clean the welded joint using a  Damaged hand tools.  Pre-inspection of hand tools and ensuring all are in good working
steel brush.  Exposure to pointy part of hand condition.
tools.  Maintain natural body curve as much as possible.
 Ergonomics (awkward position,  Ensure workers are equipped with an appropriate type of PPEs
repetitive motion). such as (list all applicable type of PPEs).
 Extreme weather condition.  Continuous monitoring of weather condition.
 Dusty area.  Sufficient break time and rehydrating drinks to be provided.
 Resting shelter for workers to be provided.
7.3 Apply grease to the welded joints.  Chemical exposure.  MSDS to be made available and refer to all precautionary measures
 Ergonomics (awkward position, in dealing with the involved chemical substance.
repetitive motion).  Maintain natural body curve as much as possible.
 Extreme weather condition.  Ensure workers are equipped with an appropriate type of PPEs
 Dusty area. such as (list all applicable type of PPEs).

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 Continuous monitoring of weather condition.
 Sufficient break time and rehydrating drinks to be provided.
 Resting shelter for workers to be provided.
7.4 Cover the greased connection  Chemical exposure.  MSDS to be made available and refer to all precautionary measures
with gauze.  Ergonomics (awkward position, in dealing with the involved chemical substance.
repetitive motion).  Maintain natural body curve as much as possible.
 Extreme weather condition.  Ensure workers are equipped with an appropriate type of PPEs
 Dusty area. such as (list all applicable type of PPEs).
 Continuous monitoring of weather condition.
 Sufficient break time and rehydrating drinks to be provided
 Resting shelter for workers to be provided.
15.
16. Test the overall grounding system through earth tester
8.1 The attached wire from test  The unfamiliarity of process.  Only trained and experienced personnel shall be assigned and
equipment to the grounding  Untrained or inexperienced doing the task.
point. personnel.  Maintain natural body curve as much as possible.
 Ergonomics (awkward position,  Ensure workers are equipped with the appropriate type of PPEs
repetitive motion). such as (list all applicable type of PPEs).
 Extreme weather condition.  Continuous monitoring of weather condition.
 Sufficient break time and rehydrating drinks to be provided.
 Resting shelter for workers to be provided.
8.2 Switch the test equipment on and  Unfamiliarity of process  Only trained and experienced personnel shall be assigned and
analyze the data.  Untrained or inexperienced doing the task.
personnel.  Close supervision by Supervisor or Engineer for the duration of the
activity.
8.3 Transfer to other location as  Tripping hazard due to laid down  Caution while walking along laid down grounding wires must be
necessary. grounding wire. taken to avoid tripping.
 Extreme weather condition.  Continuous monitoring of weather condition.
 Sufficient break time and rehydrating drinks to be provided
 Resting shelter for workers to be provided.
17.
18. Housekeeping and clear the area
18.1Prior to housekeep, wearing  Inadequate PPE.  Install appropriate notices and signage.
personal protective equipment  Special personal protective equipment must be observed like
such as safety gloves and mask coverall clothing, rubber gloves, respiratory equipment, clear
must be fulfilled by the personnel goggles and etc.
involved.  Close supervision by the Engineer, Supervisor or Foreman must
observe.

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18.2Removal of tools, equipment, and  Presence of sharp edges  Appropriate personal protective equipment should be observed
other excesses/ unused materials  Poor supervision / untrained like coverall, hand gloves, eye protection, and etc.
manually. personnel.  Tools and other materials should be properly arranged/ removed
inside the battery room if not in use.
 First aid kit should be available with adequate quantity of
medicines.
 A spill kit should be available in the area.
 Close supervision by the Engineer, Supervisor or Foreman must
observe.
18.3Disposing of waste to dedicated  Tools and materials scattered on the  Proper disposal and segregation of waste / used materials.
waste bin/container. floor.  Provision of an appropriate waste container in the area.
 Close supervision by the Engineer, Supervisor or Foreman must
observe.
18.4Sweeping and cleaning the area.  Inadequate PPE.  Appropriate personal protective equipment should be observed
 Presence of waste material. like coverall, hand gloves, eye protection, and etc.
 Inappropriate tools.  Observe the “use the right tool” rule.
 Close supervision by the Engineer, Supervisor or Foreman must
observe.
19.
20. Closing of Permit to Work
10.1 Returning of the Permit to Work
to Permit Issuer for closing.
10.2 Verifying the site condition as  Poor housekeeping.  Permit Receiver shall ensure that housekeeping is done before,
per requirements mentioned in  Undisposed waste materials. during and after the work.
the closing of Permit to Work by  Unaccounted workers.  All waste materials generated from the work shall be properly
both the Permit Issuer and  Unsecured electrical equipment disposed and shall not be left unattended at the worksite.
Permit Receiver. /energized equipment.  Electrical equipment shall be properly secured, distribution board
 Poor storage of chemical, flammable closed and padlocked.
and combustible materials and etc.  All materials used at the site such as chemicals, flammable and
 Unattended unsafe condition. combustible materials shall be stored at the designated storage at
 Unfamiliarity with access to the areas the end of each day.
and the present construction hazard.  Mobile equipment shall properly park on a designated equipment
laydown.
 Ensure that all workers are accounted and there was no
incident/accident occurred which is not reported.
 All Issuer and receiver must be aware of the hazard present in the
area and must be familiar with the ingress and egress of the
project site.

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10.3 Signing/clearing of the Permit to  Inadequate communication.  Work permit issuer and receiver must be qualified, trained and
Work by the Permit Issuer upon  Untrained personnel. competent.
verification of site condition and  Proper communication should be observed.
satisfactorily comply with the
requirements mentioned.
10.4 Keeping and recording of the
completed and signed Permit to
Work by ensuring that the
permit to work register is duly
accomplished.

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