GENERAL CONSULTANTS - NAGPUR METRO RAIL PROJECT

Date: 03/06/2017
GC Recommandation
Contract “Design and Construction of Elevated Viaduct of Length 6.83 KMS from CH: 590 to
CH: 5809, CH: 6000 to 7100 And CH: 7183 to CH: 7700 between Prajapati Nagar to
Sitabuldi and ROR near Anand Talkies, Viaduct and ramp near Ramjhula, ROR near
Prajapathi Nagar and Viaduct of Length 1.050 KMS from CH: (-) 496 to CH: 90.962
and CH: 126.962 to CH: 590 on BOQ Basis (Reach-4)”
Contractor M/s ITD Cementation India Ltd
SUBJECT Reg - Thunderstorm & Monsoon Preparedness
GC It is being predicted from the Local Weather that there may be thunderstorms/rain in
Recommendation the upcoming days, it’s required to safeguard the Work area & equipment’s from
natural disaster and to safeguard the Hazard arising towards the public from our work
area. GC instructs to ensure the following as a preparedness to reduce the chance of
risk in & around our premises.

Meteorological Conditions:
 Weather forecast and information on metrology need to regularly obtain and
Emergency Team shall be readily available for facing the situations.

Drainage:
 Proper drainage need to be provided around the site to prevent water logging,
Identify low lying area and plan dyke wall and sand bag.
 Strom water lines need to be checked for blockage before the monsoon starts.

Excavations:
 All Excavation exceeding 1.2mtr in depth or if condition of soil is loose or sandy
need to be provided with appropriate supports by shoring to prevent collapse.
 All excavation must be checked on daily basis by the concern site engineer.
 Avoid working in excavation immediately after rainfall and after dewatering
operation.
 Monitor cracks and rain cuts on ground and protect excavation first or any
engineering control should applied.

Slippery Platform and workplace:

 All the working platform must be cleaned frequently to prevent slippery
conditions.

Pumps:
 Adequate pumps in adequate numbers and capacity for handling emergency
situations like dewatering etc. should be kept handy/ readily.
Electrical Distribution:
 All Electrical cables should be inspected for deterioration of insulation and joints
on daily basis. A record of inspection need to be maintained by Concern Electrical
Supervisor.
 No Electric cables should be allowed to hang freely for span more than 5-6m
 Use 30mA cut off rating ELCB and earthing need to provide.
 Only trained, knowledgeable electricians need to carry out the electrical activities.
 Joints in the wire connecting halogen lamps need to be avoided. All cable
connections/joints must be kept above the ground level and standard connection or
jointing kit should be used for all joints.
 Distribution board to be placed at elevated area, barricaded, locked & covered
properly to protect from rain.
 Ensure use of Industrial plug, sockets and site distribution boards.
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 Personnel other than electrician should not be allowed to carry out electrical
works.
 All electrical/ light pole should be well driven into ground to prevent falling
hazard due to wet and loose earth.

Additional Anchorage:
 Strong wind may cause damage to roof of office, camp, Barricade, scaffolding. To
prevent the damage/ collapse of the materials it is required to provide additional
anchorage.

Parking:
 No vehicle should be parked under the trees or near electric post. Vehicle need to
park in row making way for emergency vehicle to enter/exit.

Emergency Response Team:

 Emergency response team shall be issued with rain coat and available in day and
night time with safe drinking water, search lights, communication arrangements
etc.
 Emergency team commander should be vigilant and patrol all site to ensure the
safe condition if there is a communication failure.

Road Cleanliness:
 Ensure wheels of tipper/trailer exiting from the site need to wash to eliminate and
control the pollution of public road.

Working at Height:
 No work should be commenced during the thunderstorm and heavy rain, work
shall be restricted during thunderstorm/ Rain.
 The dangers present when working at heights during high winds are not just
limited to a potential collapse. Strong gusts can cause an employee to lose their
footing and fall to the ground, resulting in serious injury or even death.
 Obscured vision is another potential risk, as dust and debris are picked up by the
wind and impact on workers' eyes. In gale-force winds, larger debris can also be
moved, creating projectiles that can injure an individual on impact, or knock them
off their feet.
 When high winds are present, other adverse weather conditions are usually also in
play. In particular, wind gusts that come as part of a cyclone or storm are typically
coupled with rain, for example. This can lead to increased danger when working at
heights due to wet and slippery surfaces.
 Additionally, hail and lightning strikes can pose serious risks for employees
working outdoors. Because of this, employers should consider halting all external
duties when adverse weather conditions strike an area.
 If wind warnings are in effect in your area, there are a range of OHS measures you

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can take to ensure the health and safety of your workers are protected. This
includes policies that should in place, before, during and after outdoor work
occurs.

Heavy Machineries and Cranes:

 During thunderstorms/rain, stop lifting Operations immediately.
 Cranes must never be used when wind speeds are beyond those recommended in
the crane manufacturer’s instructions.
 In the event of strong winds, stop all lifting operation and secure the gantry crane
with a wind restraint device.
 If the wind speed above 30mph, all the erection activity need to restricted to carry
out.
 Hydra, Telescopic crane boom shall be lowered and parked in safe location.
 Before commencing the lifting activity after thunderstorm/ rain the ground soil
condition need to inspected and appropriate sleepers need to provided.
 The crane shall be secured against travel, using all available means of securing.
 The ends of all tracks shall be equipped with stops or bumpers. If a stop engages
the tread of the wheel, it shall be of a height not less than the radius of the wheel
 Adverse weather will increase the risks presented to personnel and assets as a
result of lifting operations. To minimise the potential risk associated with lifting
operations the table below provides typical operating limits for crane operations
and factors that should be considered by those involved.

Assessment of Conditions

Mean Mean
Wind Wind Additional
Zone
Speed Speed Description Information
Definition
(Knots) (M/S)
0–1 0 – 0.5 Calm The following
situations may
1–4 0.5 – 2.1 Light Air require cessation
5–8 2.2 – 4.1 Light Breeze of lifting
operations;
9 – 13 4.2 – 6.7 Gentle Breeze
Moderate Normal - Loss of Radio
14 – 21 6.8 – 10.8 Lifting Zone Contact
Breeze
10.9 – - Loss of Visibility
22 – 27 Fresh Breeze - Site Manager’s
13.9
Discretion
- Crane
28 – 35 14.0 - 18.0 Strong Breeze operator’s
discretion
Review and
Assessment Lifting only with
36 - 43 18.1 – Near Gale Zone the agreement of:
22.1
- Crane operator

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- Site Manager
- Person in
charge of lifting
operations
22.2 –
44 – 52 Gale
26.8
No Lifting
26.9 – Zone
53 – 61 Strong Gale
31.4
31.5 – Emergency No lifting shall be
62 – 71 Storm Lifting Only carried out.
36.6
36.7 – (Safety of
72 – 82 Violent Storm Life)
42.2
83+ 42.3+ Hurricane

Employer’s Representative instruction to submit the Monsoon Action Plan within 15

days from receipt this letter.

Regards

T. Shankar
Safety Expert, GC to NMRCL

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CK Naidu Marg; Anand Nagar, Civil Lines,
Nagpur, Maharastra - 440 001, India