ADP-260513-005 R2 Earthing (A)
ADP-260513-005 R2 Earthing (A)
Method Statement for Testing and Commissioning of Earthing System Page 2 of 24 Rev 002
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Table of Contents
1.0 Purpose
3.0 References
4.0 Definitions
5.1 Competency
5.2 Roles & Responsibilities of Commissioning Engineer
5.3 Roles & Responsibilities of Foreman
5.4 Roles & Responsibilities of QC Engineer
7.1 Preparation
7.2 Pre-Commissioning Procedure
7.3 Commissioning Procedure
9.1 Induction
9.2 PPE
9.3 Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment & Control
9.4 Toolbox Talks
9.5 Permit to Work
9.6 Environmental Impact
9.7 Training of Personnel
10.0 Attachments
10.1 Inspection & Test Plan (ITP) – Earthing System: ITP-1122-401A T&C
10.2 Form No. FM-MS-ADP-260513-005-001
10.3 Form No. FM-MS-ADP-260513-005-002
2 10.4 Form No. FM-MS-ADP-260513-005-003
10.5 Schematic Diagram (Sample)
10.6 JSTI
10.7 Risk Assessment
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1.0 PURPOSE
The purpose of this procedure is to define the step by step method to implement the correct practices for
the Testing & commissioning of Earthing System through the guidelines contained herein so as to ensure
that the job execution complies with the project requirements and serves the intended function to
satisfactory level.
This method statement is applicable for testing and commissioning for earthing system as per project
specification requirement, manufacturer guide lines & CML Testing & Commissioning Plan.
3.0 REFERENCES
4.0 DEFINITIONS
The Testing & Commissioning Manager will individually assess the manpower and tools requirements
required for Testing and Commissioning of Earthing System to meet the schedule. Typically these will
include:
Commissioning Engineer
Foreman
QC Engineer
HSE Supervisor
Electrical Technician
Labour
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5.1 Competency
The competency of all construction personnel shall be controlled in accordance with the
Competent Persons Designation Procedure Ref: ADP-013529-066.
Commissioning Engineer will be in charge of all operations following HSE requirements and
Project Quality Plans.
Maintains work permits with coordination of the HSE Supervisor.
Coordinates with QC Engineer for inspections and raise RFIC with complete attachments such
as approved (ITP, shop drawing/As built, check list etc.).
Ensures that only trained and competent personnel are involved for Testing and Commissioning
of Earthing system activities.
Ensures that tools & equipment are certified, maintained and used correctly.
Ensure that all testing tools are calibrated and calibration is up to date.
Ensures that all the required documents and related drawings to execute the Works are up to
date.
Shall prepare open front for his crew and liaise with planning department for progress reporting
and schedule monitoring.
The foreman will carry out his duties by maintaining continuous coordination with the
Commissioning Engineer on daily basis, and ensure proper distribution of the workforce in the
required and planned locations.
To ensure that his assistant foreman/ charge hand are aware of the job requirements and they
have enough information to carry out their duties properly.
To ensure in consultation with the site engineer that the manpower involved in the works are
moving as agreed and planned for the work.
To ensure that the daily work is progressing as planned and advice the Commissioning Engineer
of any requirement for additional resources.
To ensure full coordination with the safety officer to maintain safe working and proper
housekeeping of the site, following the approved safety measures and further ensure that all his
working team are aware of the same to prevent accident and losses.
To inform the Commissioning Engineer and of the areas ready for inspection.
Ensure that all inspection and test reports pertaining to everyday work activities are submitted to
the QC inspection.
Prevent the use of equipment that could cause improper test relative to project Specifications.
Stop test activity that is not being done in accordance with the specified requirements and
approvals.
Ensure that test have been done in accordance with approved method statement and Project
specification to offer for CSC’s & CxA inspection.
The following tools & equipment will be used during the Testing and Commissioning of Earthing system.
Standard Electrician Tool Kit
Earth/Ground Tester with Valid Calibration Certificate
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Note: All tools and equipment’s will be inspected and colour coded before use at site
7.1 Preparation
All necessary work permits shall be approved before commencement of the work.
RFIT’s for the installation have to be signed off and approved.
Prior to commencement of work, a tool box meeting shall be held for proper distribution of
testing personnel and relocation of other workers working along the testing of earthing
system.
Prior to start the work, conduct pre-work start tool box talk and related method statement
shall be read and signed off by concerned engineers.
All Personnel involved carrying out the testing activity shall be briefed via HSE Tool box
talk , on site condition ,work area, task in hand ,risk, hazards, and mitigation of potential of
risk.
Housekeeping to be done perfectly.
Secure valid calibration certificate for all testing equipment, which will be used for test.
Ensure that the Earthing System installation is complete and all comments on the
installation are incorporated & approved.
Ensure proper termination of the earthing cables in the floor bus bar & the main bus bars.
Ensure all contact surfaces of all ground connections are thoroughly cleaned
Replace damaged cables, if any
Ensure all the earth bars are properly fixed and freely accessible inspected and approved.
Ensure the containment for the earth cables are properly supported & the earth cables are
properly dressed.
Ensure that all the pre commissioning checks are carried out successfully and signed off.
Ensure the earth bars are in level using spirit level.
Check the continuity of the earth cables from the respective equipment to the floor earth
bar.
Check the continuity of the earth cables from the respective floor level earth bars to the
main earth bar of the respective building.
Check the continuity of the earth cables from the respective main earth bar of the building
to the earth pits.
Check each individual electrode resistance and ensure that the value is lee than 10Ω.
Check the earth resistance values at the earth grids and ensure that the value is less
2 than 1Ω for Electrical Earth and less than 5Ω for Clean Earth.
For equipment which have two earth connections, from separate main lines, disconnect
one & check earth. Repeat for the other line.
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All the earth pit values shall be tabulated and submit for consultants review.
If the measured resistance is found to be higher than the standards / specification .Engineer
will be notified and recommendations will be agreed to lower the resistance by Tighten
loose joints if any.
MEP RFIC’s shall by T&C Engineer for verification before submission to CSC & CxA.
Project Quality Control Plan Ref, QMP ADP-014000-042 shall be strictly followed for RFIC
submission process.
Work should be approved by consultant (Submitting RFIC).
The approved Inspection & Test Plan shall be strictly followed.
9.1 Induction:
Prior to commencing work all personnel shall have attended the HSE induction course conducted by the
JV HSE department. No work shall be undertaken by personnel who have not attended the Project HSE
induction.
All personnel involved in the Testing will comply with the Project requirements for PPE
Work Boots with toe protectors
Safety Helmet
Eye Protection with side shields
Gloves (as required)
Dust masks (as required)
Additional PPE identified by the task risk assessment shall also be provided. Personnel shall sign and be
responsible for their own items of PPE issued to them and the Site Engineer shall ensure that his team
is complying with the minimum required PPE and that damaged or defective PPE is replaced or repaired
immediately.
Hazard identification, risk assessment and control are detailed in the appropriate risk assessment and
Job Safety Task Instruction (JSTI) attached herewith. Hazards may vary as the works progress and shall
be re-evaluated. All personnel undertaking testing & commissioning activates shall be aware of particular
location hazards. The Project Risk Assessment Procedure ADP-013529-028 is to be referred to during
the planning stages. Should changes occur during the course of construction which alters the associated
risks then the risk register shall be updated to reflect any additional risk and mitigation measures.
The attached JSTI is provided to cover the initial work tasks relating to:
Testing and Commissioning of Earthing system -JSTI (attached). This JSTI is prepared based on
theoretical information interpreted from the project documents. A further assessment will be required at
the actual work site to verify the control measures and address any additional hazards. Reference is to
be made to the relative Health, Safety, Environmental & Security procedures to control the risks
associated with activities where they occur.
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Prior to the commencement of site activities the Site Engineer, with support from the HSE Officer, shall
conduct a pre-start toolbox talk with all the crew present. The Commissioning Supervisor shall explain
the Testing activities, focusing on the hazards and risks involved in the activity and the mitigation
measures that shall be taken as detailed in the Risk Assessment.
Regular Toolbox talks shall be conducted in order to prevent complacency within the crew. The Site
Engineer shall conduct a Pre-start toolbox talk for the new person/s prior to starting work.
A Permit to Work shall be obtained, in accordance with the requirements of Permit to Work Procedure
prior to performing the Testing activity.
The supervisor will ensure that all relevant risk assessments, method statements and permit to work
control measures are in place and that all relevant procedures contained within these documents are fully
understood by the operative personnel. Control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH) must be
attached on the work permit for each particular chemicals to be used for the activity, COSHH assessment
must be discuss to the workers pertaining to the proper usage of PPE’s, proper handling of chemicals,
proper disposal and etc. prior to use the chemical.
The operation to move the equipment to and from the site, and the operations to take place on site with
the equipment are carried out in accordance with requirements of ISO 14001 and as described in the
Project HS&E Plan to ensure:
All personnel involved in Testing Works shall be trained in accordance with the requirements of
the Project HSE Program. No personnel shall be assigned tasks that they have not received
appropriate training in or have been assessed for competency. Further training shall be given as
required and when additional training is identified during the risk assessment process.
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All personnel involved in Testing activity shall be assessed for qualifications, competency and
if they have the required trade skills and experience, or trained in accordance with the
requirements of the Project standards.
10.0 ATTACHMENTS
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Document Title:
Inspection & Test Plan (ITP) – Earthing System Page 1 of 1 Rev.002
(JV REF. ITP-1122-401A T&C)
Legend: S – Surveillance Inspection W – Witness Inspection Point H – Mandatory Hold Point for Inspection R – Record Review
ARABTEC CONSOLIDATED CONTRACTORS COMPANY LTD.
ABU DHABI PLAZA – ASTANA, KAZAKHSTAN
ACCEPTANCE STATUS
REQUESTED DOCUMENTATION SUBMITTED
Yes / No REMARKS
1. T&C MS
ACCEPTANCE STATUS
ACTIVITIES / ITEMS TO BE INSPECTED
Yes / No REMARKS
4. Ensure that Earthing System installation is fully complete and all comments on the
installation are incorporated & approved.
5. Check all installed earth bars are accessible and labelled in accordance with project
drawing and free from physical damage.
6. Ensure proper termination of the Earthing cables in the floor bus bar & the main bus
bars.
7. Ensure all contact surfaces of all ground connections are thoroughly cleaned.
JV QA/QC Engineer
(CSC) AECOM KZ
(CxA) CML
FM-MS-ADP-260513-005-001
ARABTEC CONSOLIDATED CONTRACTORS COMPANY LTD.
ABU DHABI PLAZA – ASTANA, KAZAKHSTAN
System: Earthing & Lightning Protection System Sub System: Earthing & Bonding Protection System Location:
Test Criteria: Electrode resistance shall not exceed 10 Ω. Interconnected grid resistance shall not exceeded 1 Ω for Electrical Earth and 5 Ω for Clean Earth.
Acceptance Acceptance
# From To Electrode Resistance Grid Resistance
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INSTRUMENT USED
Equipment Name Model No. Serial No. Calibration due date
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(CxA) CML
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CORRECTIONS OR COMMENTS MADE ON CONTRACTOR SUBMITTAL(S) FOR REVIEW DO NOT RELIEVE THE
CONTRACTOR FROM ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CONTRACT, THE
DRAWINGS AND CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS. THIS CHECK IS ONLY FOR REVIEW OF CONFORMANCE WITH
OVERALL PROJECT INTENT AND GENERAL COMPLIANCE WITH INFORMATION GIVEN IN CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS. THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CONFIRMING AND CORRECTING ALL QUANTITIES AND
DIMENSIONS; SELECTING FABRICATION PROCESS AND TECHNIQUES OF CONSTRUCTION;
COORDINATING THE WORK WITH ALL OTHER TRADES, AND PERFORMING ITS WORK IN A SAFE
ANDSATISFACTORY MANNER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
REVIEW COMMENTS:
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Job Safety Task Instructions Form (JSTI) Форма Оценки Риска по Технике Безопасности
Step 1: Task Planning (task identification and details)/ Шаг 1: Планирование задания (выявление задачи и деталей)
Step 3: Risk Management (list any nearby activities that may impact the work) Шаг 3: Управление Рисками (перечень деятельности которые могут повлиять на работу)
Astana/Kazakhstan, Abu Dhabi Plaza Project Астана/Казакстан, Проект Абу Даби Плаза
Job Safety Task Instructions Form (JSTI) Форма Оценки Риска по Технике Безопасности
Step 4: Job Safety/Hazard Analysis/ Шаг 4: Анализ/Оценки Рисков
Activity
(What must be done? i.e. tools, Hazards Risks
equipment, and material used) (How could an injury occur?) What Can Happen Recommendations
Item
(Can hazards be eliminated or modified?)
Планирование работы. Опасность Риски Меры контроля
Номер (Что надо для работы. Например: (Как может произойти (Что может произойти) (Как опасность может быть устранена)
инструменты, оборудование и травма)
материалы)
Job Safety Task Instructions Form (JSTI) Форма Оценки Риска по Технике Безопасности
Ensure that personnel engaged of working at
Serious injury to personnel height are trained and competent to the given
or even fatality due to fall task.
Fall of material
from height. Supervisor must provide full body harness for
Fall from height personnel engaged of working at height.
Collapse of scaffold Injury to personnel due to
Working at heights falling debris. Workplace place must be barricaded underneath
3 Icy surface prior to start the work.
Injury to personnel or even
Cold weather A proper work platform should be provided
fatality due to collapse of
scaffolds. Monitor the temperature, and wind chill index.
Hypothermia Work rest period implemented.
Wear Winter PPE.
Provide hot beverage for employees.
Job Safety Task Instructions Form (JSTI) Форма Оценки Риска по Технике Безопасности
Keep unqualified and unauthorized personnel
away from the test area.
Barricade the workplace and provide signage for
people awareness
Valid calibration certificate for all testing
Equipment’s.
Wear insulating gloves.
Ensure that no damage has occurred between
mechanical completions & pre-commissioning.
Ensure proper termination of the earthing cables
Improper manual in the floor bus bar & the main bus bars.
handling posture Ensure all contact surfaces of all ground
Slips, Trips & Fall Back injuries connections are thoroughly cleaned.
Trailing cables Foot injury
Replace damaged cables
5 Pre - Commissioning Exposed live wires Personnel injury or death
Ensure the installation is in line with the
LOTO not applied due to electrocutions
Exposed live wires approved shop drawings & manufacturer’s
recommendations.
Ensure all the earth bars are properly fixed and
freely accessible.
Ensure the containment for the earth cables are
properly supported & the earth cables are
properly dressed.
Proper supervision from the concerned
supervisors.
Tools must be inspected by the competent
person prior to use.
Implement LOTO procedure (if applicable)
Astana/Kazakhstan, Abu Dhabi Plaza Project Астана/Казакстан, Проект Абу Даби Плаза
Job Safety Task Instructions Form (JSTI) Форма Оценки Риска по Технике Безопасности
Keep unqualified and unauthorized personnel
away from the test area.
Barricade the workplace and provide signage for
Improper manual
handling posture people awareness
Slips, Trips & Fall Back injuries Valid calibration certificate for all testing
Trailing cables Foot injury Equipment’s.
6 Commissioning Exposed live wires Personnel injury or death Wear insulating gloves.
LOTO not applied due to electrocutions
Proper supervision from the concerned
Exposed live wires
supervisors.
Tools must be inspected by the competent
person prior to use.
Implement LOTO procedure (if applicable)
Job Safety Task Instructions Form (JSTI) Форма Оценки Риска по Технике Безопасности
Step 5: Unplanned Events (if any of the following occurs, stop work and talk to your supervisor)/ Шаг 5: Незапланированные мероприятия: если следующие случаи имеют
место, то остановите работу и известите супервайзера
Nearby work hazards Chemical spills or release
Excessive noise Fires and explosions Unusual odours Heat stress
Опасности на рабочем Утечки химических
Черезмерный шум Пожар и взрывы Странный запах Тепловой удар
месте веществ
Extreme weather/high
winds
Significant near miss Change in the following work conditions:
Evacuation alarm Экстримальные
Существенное, возможное Изменение в процессе работы:
Эвакуация/тревога погодные условия и
происшествия
сильный ветер
Step 6: Unplanned Events (if any of the following occurs, stop work and talk to your supervisor) Шаг 6: Незапланированные мероприятия: если следующие случаи имеют
место, то остановите работу и известите супервайзера
Emergency telephone number: Alarm Code (for commission period)
Телефон экстренной связи: +77015301064 Код сигнализации (при пусконаладке)
Nearest Muster Point/Safety Shelter location: Nearest First Aid Station location:
Ближайший пункт Место Сбора: Ближайший пункт Первой Помощи:
Evacuation Route (Supervisor to explain to workers): Safety shower / eye washer location:
Пути эвакуации(Супервайзер должен объяснить работникам): Пункт промывки глаз:
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Job Safety Task Instructions Form (JSTI) Форма Оценки Риска по Технике Безопасности
Step 7: Working Crew Details Шаг 7 Список работников (рабочей бригады)
I acknowledge receiving & understanding these instructions, I will fully comply with the assigned job requirements.
Я, подтверждаю что полученную информацию понимаю в полной мере , и я буду полностью соответствовать должностным требованиям.
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Supervisor Name:
Ф.И.О Супервайзера: ________________________________________ Signature/ Подпись: __________________ Date/Дата: ____________________________ /______/________
This JSTI is prepared based on theoretical information interpreted from the project documents. A further assessment will be required at
the actual work site to verify the control measures and address any additional hazards. Reference is to be made to the relative Health,
Safety, Environmental & Security procedures to control the risks associated with activities where they occur.