Mos - Installation of MDB, SMDB & DB
Mos - Installation of MDB, SMDB & DB
Mos - Installation of MDB, SMDB & DB
FOR
INSTALLATION OF MDB, SMDB & DB
The purpose of generating this Method Statement is to define the procedure step by step to
implement the correct practices for Installation of MDB, SMDB, DB through the guidelines
contained herein so as to ensure that the job execution complies with the requirements of
contract specification & serves the intended function to satisfactory level at Thales project.
3. SEQUENCE OF WORKS
• Receive approved materials at site.
• QA/QC to check the installation against approved drawings and offer for inspection
and test by consultant
• After Consultant approval, hand over to Main Contractor for final finishes.
4. REFERENCES
• Electrical specifications
• Approved Drawings
• Approved Material Submittals.
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5. RESPONSIBILITIES
Implementation of this method statement is the responsibility of the entire MEP team of
Jazal Engineering and the ultimate responsibility rests with the Project Engineer. The site
team consisting of Engineers, supervisors and technicians will ensure the proper
implementation at site level physically.
Site Engineer – will ensure all the works are being carried out as per the latest approved
drawings and specifications method statement, safety and coordinate with QA/QC
Department for Inspection and Approval and will ensure all relevant safety precautions in
METHOD STATEMENT FOR
INSTALLATION OF MDB, SMDB & DB
execution of the job are adhere to at all times and implement company safety standards and
compliance. Execute the works as per approved method statement.
The Foreman – will ensure that his crew understand this method statement and works are
to be executed safely, within the time schedule and specified finishes. All foremen will
provide the crew with appropriate PPE for the works and make sure it is implemented and
shall keep all material in safe place (store).
Installation Team – will execute the works safely, within time schedule and under the
direct supervision of Charge Hands and Foreman and they responsible for keeping the
work area clean and tidy. Execute the works as per approved drawings and method
statement
The HSE Engineer – is to monitor and implement all Health, Safety and Environmental
precautions and aspects of the works on site. All precautions that are put in place will be
made apparent to all persons relating to this activity and situation.
6. RESOURCES
Material required
• MDB’s, SMDB’s, DB’s as per approved drawings.
• Cable glands,
• Lugs, Connectors,
• Ferrules,
• Cable ties,
• Cable tags,
• Copy of load schedules & Schematic diagrams,
• Identification labels.
• Electric drill
• Nylon straps / shackles
• Open socket wrenches.
• Torque wrench.
• Cable stripper.
• Calibrated multimeter.
• Calibrated megger tester.
• Hydraulic & hand crimping tool.
• Ladder.
• Mobile scaffolds.
Personnel
• Site Electrical engineer.
• Electrical charge hands.
• Electricians.
• Electrical helpers.
Supervision
• Engineer In-charge (ELECTRICAL) / Site Engineer (ELECTRICAL)
• Electrical foreman.
7. WORK PROCEDURE
PRE-INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
• Ensure that all supervisor electrician and helpers are aware of the correct materials
handling and installation procedure to ensure best quality of workmanship.
• Inspect the site and ensure that all necessary openings have been allowed for cable
entry to electrical room.
• Inspect all materials and verify that they are undamaged.
• Upon receipt of materials on site these will have to be inspected by the Store keeper
and Site Engineer or representative, to ensure correctness of materials and
quantities.
• A Material Inspection Request (MIR) shall be issued and all materials must be
inspected and verified by the Consultant Engineer that they are correct as per
approved load schedule.
• Before any item of equipment is installed, a visual inspection will be carried out on
all equipment. If defective parts of equipment or material are found, then it will be
subject to return to the store and segregate in a separate storage area for
replacement with non-defective items.
• Responsible Engineer to secure that materials and relevant drawings are to be
available before start of installation.
• Prior to commencement of any permanent works, areas and access will be
inspected by the responsible Health, Safety and Environment Officer to make sure
that the area is safe enough to work on.
• The Site Engineer/ Site Supervisor will give necessary instructions to technicians/
electricians and provide approved construction drawings.
• The Site Supervisors/Foreman need to ensure that tools and equipment available
are in compliance with contract specification requirements.
• Ensure that the materials are inspected and tested for insulation and dielectric test
at the supplier’s premises (assembly plant) before delivery of the materials to the
site.
• The Safety Officer in charged will be issuing instructions so as to control safety and
environmental performance of his workers.
INSTALLATION ACTIVITIES OF MDB.
• The area wherein the main distribution boards are to be installed must be checked
to make sure that the floor is levelled and in conformance to ADDC requirements.
• No work will commence in any LV room until all the necessary builders work has
been completed and all access doors, windows, locks etc., are in place for security
of installed equipment.
• The foundations have been installed to suit the particular equipment i.e. correct
dimensions etc.
• Space in front of the switch panel must be flat and level to ensure that the carriage
can be withdrawn and inserted easily and it is standing in a vertical position at the
point of entry into the housing.
• The switchboard will be checked for any damage prior to transportation from the
stores compound to the particular LV room where it is to be installed. When
unpacking the switchboard panels from the crates, care will be taken to avoid
scratching or denting finished surfaces
• Survey routes for the delivery and the transportation of LV Panels from the
delivery vehicle to LV Switch rooms and arrange for the LV Panels to delivered in
sections so that they can easily transported and maneuvered into positions and
then be assembled on site.
• Each section will be maneuvered into its final position. When moving the
equipment by pipe rollers floor protection using plywood panels with thick
tarpaulin material will be laid on the floor to avoid any damage to the floor finish.
• LV panel sections will be lined up using shims if necessary and fitted with
coupling bolts.
• Fixing holes will be pre-drilled with the template provided by the supplier and
prepared in positions shown on the layout drawings.
• After aligning all sections of the LV panel, foundation bolts will be inserted and
well secured.
• A manufacturer representative will do the bus bar joints in LV panel. Only high
tensile grade steel bolts supplied by the Manufacturer will be used for bus bar
joints and they will be tightened to manufacturer’s specification torque and torque
marking shall be done on the bolts.
• Position the MDB according to the approved LV room layout and section details.
The MDB must be installed as per approved drawings and according to project
specifications.
• Check insulation resistance for incoming and outgoing cables before termination.
• Secure the correct size of bolts and nuts or tapped out metal works. Wall/ floor
anchors will be used on all screws/bolts, and all bolts will be tightened with torque
level in accordance with the specifications.
• Each separate MDB within each LV Switch room will be earthed separately.
(Subject to approved Earthing layout shop drawing)
• Each MDB have a common earth bar within the MDB and earth bar will have one
terminal for each earthing conductor plus 25% spare capacity.
• Earth bar joints will be lubricated and connected. Connection steel bolts will be
tightened to manufacturer’s specification torque.
• Any bus wiring or interconnecting cables which has been disconnected for
shipping will now be connected back.
• After installations are completed, where shop applied paint coating is abraded, all
bare steel including bolts and nuts shall be thoroughly cleaned and each item will
be painted with the same paint as used for shop coating.
• Earth wire / connections to hinged panel doors will be checked and tightened
where necessary.
• Lifting equipment and supports will be checked to ensure satisfactory operation
and condition before work commences. During installation work our Safety
Officer will be present to make sure maximum safety precautions are adhered to
throughout the operation.
• Each switch, item of equipment and ancillary shall have plastic engraved label with
black lettering describing the load that it serves.
• The height of the lettering, font and wording shall be agreed with the consultant
and the labels shall be mechanically fixed to fascia plate of the switchgear.
• After the erection, the LV panel will be protected by a carton cover to avoid entry
of dirt and dust and remove until the termination of cables starts.
• Visual Inspection formats shall be used for these works in accordance with the
Inspection and Test Plan. This document, complete with inspection and test
formats are issued for comment and approval.
• Ensure that all safety requirements are in place in accordance with Project Safety
Plan.
• Ensure that all sub-main distribution boards are factory tested and inspected by the
Consultant Engineer at the SMDB supplier’s premises before the materials are
delivered to the site.
• Ensure that all materials used have passed receiving inspection in accordance with
the QA procedures and are not damaged. Any non-conforming materials must be
labelled by storekeeper and return to quarantine area in accordance with the
procedure. All materials are to be ensured available to carry out the work.
• Ensure that all supervisor/electricians and helpers are aware of the correct
materials handling and installation procedure to ensure best quality of
workmanship.
• Before any item of equipment is installed, a visual inspection will be carried out on
all equipment. If damaged parts of equipment or material are found, then it will be
subject to return to the store and segregate in a separate storage area for
replacement with non-defective items. Minor damages which can be rectified at the
site will be for resolution by Sensaire Services.
• The responsible Supervisor/Engineer will issue the instructions to the site people
prior to work proceeding. He must also be responsible for all control of safety to
make sure that the work will be completed in the safe manner.
• The Site Supervisors/Foreman shall ensure that tools and equipment available are
in compliance with contract specification requirements.
• The Supervisor in charge will be issuing instructions so as to control the safety and
environmental performance of his workers.
• Check and verify that all civil works have been completed to prevent any
obstructions that can affect during installation.
• Provide the latest and updated drawings to be used for the installation.
• The Supervisor will be responsible for checking the materials, tools and equipment
to be used.
• All routes must be inspected by the Engineer for the safe and unobstructed
transportation from the offload area to the final location of particular electrical
equipment.
• The electric room must be completed with paint and ready for acceptance by the
main MEP contractor before the installation commences.
• When the installation reaches the pre-commissioning test stage, the electric room
will be made secure and access will be limited to authorize personnel only.
• Any conflict on the installation with regards to site condition will be adhered to
and changes to be reflected on the As Built drawings.
• Ensure that when positioning the sub-main distribution boards, it must be fixed
and secured accordingly with the correct sizes of nuts, bolts or tapped out metal
works.
• Use locking washers on all screws and bolts, and all bolts will be torque in
accordance with the specifications.
• Where items are floor mounted, ensure that units are levelled. Adequate contacts
will be made between the equipment base and flooring by ensuring the weight
dispersal, to prevent stress distortion that will possibly occur to the equipment.
• QA/QC to raise the Inspection Request for final inspection and approval from the
Consultant Engineer.
o First fix upon the installation of Sub-Main Distribution Boards and panels
as per basic requirement in accordance with the approved material
submittal and approved drawings.
o Second fix upon the physical inspection on the installation considering the
architectural view of the area.
DISTRIBUTION BOARD
• Ensure that approved materials required to carry out the work are available at site.
• Prior to commencement of work, areas and access will be inspected to confirm that
site is ready to commence the work.
• Before taking the materials from stores, pre inspection will be carried out for
materials.
INSTALLATION ACTIVITIES OF DB
• Ensure the correct board is being installed and the breakers are for the approved
load.
• Mark the fixing position of the distribution boards as per the shop drawing, fix the
LV distribution boards with proper supports and anchor bolts of the expansion
type and that the board is straight and levelled.
METHOD STATEMENT FOR
INSTALLATION OF MDB, SMDB & DB
• For recessed mounted DB’s, the enclosure shall be installed first and plastering
around the enclosure shall be completed prior to installing the pan assembly
internal components.
• Suitable knock out at the top / bottom of the distribution boards shall be made for
incoming and outgoing cable entries.
• File the knock out to suit the cable glands and lugs for rigid terminations
• Proper earthing will be provided as per the details reflected in approved shop
drawings in accordance with ADEWA requirements
• Ensure the bus bars and interconnecting terminals are free from dust and damage
• Megger test the panel bus bars for any earth leakage.
• Clean the Distribution boards after dressing with blower to blow out all the small
particles and dust.
• The site engineer/supervisor/foreman will also check that tools and equipment are
available and in compliance with contract requirements.
• Ensure that a safe construction power for electrical equipment is provided by the
main contractor near to the work place.
• Place (FIX) the latest approved load schedule copy inside the L.V. DB’s door.
Attachments
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SN Stage Activities to be Inspected
Contractor Consultant Client
ACTIVITIY TITLE: INSTALLATION OF SMDB & MDB JAZAL ENGINEERING & CONTRACTING LLC Contract No :
Delivery/ collection
drivers shall be subject
to Jazal EHS
induction/Training with
regards to traffic Permit shall obtain
management. prior execution of
works (lifting permit,
Provision of license work at height etc.)
Occupational
Stacking of Lack of security at workplace
Health Hazard Affecting traffic flow-
materials permission and log all Provision of suitable
and Physical complaint from general
and planning information’s. equipment and with
public
Securing/And valid documents
Mobilization/
protection of Lack of Cut/laceration Ensure exclusion zone is operated by
1 materials dedicated 2C 2A 2C M available with the strict competent 2A 1A 2A L
delivery of
area for Affecting emergency supervision of engineer personnel
materials at site response and
Obstruction of stacking or foreman
arrangement
access/egress
Competency Provision of safe
of employees pedestrian Prestart work
access/egress briefing should be
conducted
All equipment and
operator shall
competent with valid
legal documents
ACTIVITIY TITLE: INSTALLATION OF SMDB & MDB JAZAL ENGINEERING & CONTRACTING LLC Contract No :
No plant/equipment to
reverse without banks
man.
Strict compliance to
allowed speed limit at
site
Ensure all vehicles
entering the site is
properly maintained
and reported if found
any defect
ACTIVITIY TITLE: INSTALLATION OF SMDB & MDB JAZAL ENGINEERING & CONTRACTING LLC Contract No :
ACTIVITIY TITLE: INSTALLATION OF SMDB & MDB JAZAL ENGINEERING & CONTRACTING LLC Contract No :
Fork lift Adverse weather High wind Fall of load resulted to loss
operation / Off- condition. speed of life Lifting operation shall
loading carried out in line to AD All equipment’s shall
Fall of materials Poor Property damages Port and Oshad CoP 34. be readily available
Use of chain Illumination/vi
0 requirements (safe condition)
block for lifting Overload sibility Hefty fines from
prior delivery at site
authority/prosecution
Collapse of Lack of During the adverse
equipment planning/surg Arcing due to the weather condition, Specific lifting plan
ery from electromagnetic waves work shall suspend shall be available at
Collision with the existing from the overhead power safely workplace
structure or services lines
contact with Provision of competent All workers shall
Failed to obtain EHS induction
general public. personnel such as
obtain PTW
lifting supervisor, rigger prior working at site,
Competency of and operator and shall equipped
Lack of
lifting crews competent with mandatory
personnel and Pre start briefing shall PPE’s as per AD Port
Lifting safe conducted requirements
equipment and equipment/ac
cessories All
its accessories Pre-use check of
equipment shall equipment/flagman
Taking short shall be pre-
Improper cut execute prior the
inspected (3rd party
communication operation certificates) prior
between crane
approval at site
operator and
Exclusion zone with
rigger.
suitable signage shall Provision of flagman
posted to the location for the movement
of lifting operation
ACTIVITIY TITLE: INSTALLATION OF SMDB & MDB JAZAL ENGINEERING & CONTRACTING LLC Contract No :
Follow AD port
requirement while
entering the project
ACTIVITIY TITLE: INSTALLATION OF SMDB & MDB JAZAL ENGINEERING & CONTRACTING LLC Contract No :
Selection of equipment
suitable to job
Incompetent
worker Workers shall train with
the safe usage of tools
Improper use Electrical inspections
To be use proper tools shall be carried out
of electric
for proper activity. regularly by a
tools
competent
Poor All power tools shall be
electrician
quality/mainta earthed properly.
Fire
ined power
Electrical shock tools 30mA RCD shall
Burns
Physical hazard equipped with DB’s Implement LOTO
Improper 4C 3D 4B H 2D 2C 3D M
5 Risk of fire system for any
cable Head and other body
Used of Hand Power tool shall be pre- repair work or
management injuries
tools and Slip trip and fall inspected prior used at
and working
Power tools site on daily basis
housekeeping. Property damages near/adjacent to
energized areas.
Power Trailing electrical cable
distribution if any, passing through Cable management
board without the area should be to strictly followed
RCCB, MCB To rerouted in such a way
avoid short
that no material falls on All power tools shall
circuit and
them and also it will not be fitted with
personal
cause tripping hazard. Deadman switch.
shock
ACTIVITIY TITLE: INSTALLATION OF SMDB & MDB JAZAL ENGINEERING & CONTRACTING LLC Contract No :
insulation damage,
improper joints and
shall be routed through
ELCB.
Double insulated cable
will be used.
ACTIVITIY TITLE: INSTALLATION OF SMDB & MDB JAZAL ENGINEERING & CONTRACTING LLC Contract No :
1.
2. Plan properly the work
to avoid working in
extreme weather
condition
3.
4. HSE induction shall
obtain by all employees
• Heat Stress prior entering the
Summer • Chronic diseases project
Working Exposed to which will affect 5. Provision of cold
Condition extreme heat the respiratory 6. Safety campaign to be drinking water
Occupational system due to dust conducted for working
4
7 Health Hazard Heavy rain, Bad weather exposure and 4A 2A 3B M safely during the Proper monitoring 2A 1A 2B 2A L
C
and Physical sand storm, conditions other adverse weather and supervision
dust, high wind environmental conditions
speed aspects 7. Avoid lone working
8. Provision of adequate
welfare facility
ACTIVITIY TITLE: INSTALLATION OF SMDB & MDB JAZAL ENGINEERING & CONTRACTING LLC Contract No :
ACTIVITIY TITLE: INSTALLATION OF SMDB & MDB JAZAL ENGINEERING & CONTRACTING LLC Contract No :
Adverse weather Poor Fall of load resulted to loss Lifting operation shall
condition. Illumination/vi of life carried out in line to AD
sibility Port and Oshad CoP 34. All equipment’s shall
Fall of materials Property damages 0 requirements be readily available
Lack of
(safe condition)
Overload planning/surg Hefty fines from
ery from During the adverse prior delivery at site
authority/prosecution
Collapse of existing weather condition,
equipment services Arcing due to the work shall suspend Specific lifting plan
electromagnetic waves safely shall be available at
Collision with the Failed to from the overhead power workplace
structure or obtain PTW lines Provision of competent
contact with personnel such as All workers shall
Lack of obtain EHS induction
general public. lifting supervisor, rigger
competent
and operator prior working at site,
personnel and
Competency of safe and shall equipped
lifting crews equipment/ac Pre start briefing shall with mandatory
cessories conducted PPE’s as per AD Port
Lifting requirements
equipment and Taking short Pre-use check of
cut All equipment shall
its accessories equipment shall
executed prior the be pre-inspected
prior approval at site
Improper operation
communication
between crane Exclusion zone with
operator and suitable signage shall
rigger. posted to the location
of lifting operation
ACTIVITIY TITLE: INSTALLATION OF SMDB & MDB JAZAL ENGINEERING & CONTRACTING LLC Contract No :
It is important to monitor risk controls and review risk assessments regularly. Review is required when there is a change in the process, relevant legal changes, and where a cause for concern has arisen.
Reviews could be scheduled on an annual basis. If the risk assessment has substantially changed a new risk assessment is warranted.
Notes: Include legal and advisory documentation that supports this risk assessment be listed. Such documentation includes Acts, Regulations, Standards, where applicable. If the risk assessment for an identified hazard is ranked ’Low’
but the regulatory requirements have not been complied to while establishing and/or implementing controls, the ranking for the assesses risk shall be considered ‘Very High’
ALA
5- Catastrophic Multiple fatalities Extensive damage Massive effect International impact
HIGH
Single fatality or
4 - Severe Major damage Major effect National impact HIGH
RP
permanent disability
Major injury or health
3 – Critical Localized effect Localized effect Considerable impact MEDIUM
effects
Minor injury or health
2 – Marginal Minor effect Minor effect Minor impact
effects
Slight injury or health
1 - Negligible Slight effect Slight effect Slight impact LOW
effects
For additional information refer to HSE-COR-PRC-SYS-11 HSE Risks & Opportunities Management