MS No: CSI/MS/ELV/004

Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital – Muhammadiya – PROJECT

Rev. No: 00
Method Statement for Testing & Commissioning Date: 23-OCT-2024
of Public Address System
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Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital – Muhammadiya – PROJECT

TESTING & COMMISSIONING METHOD STATEMENT

FOR
Public Address System

MS No: CSI/MS/ELV/004

METHOD STATEMENT APPROVAL

00 For approval 23/10/2024 Majd Jwayyed Morad Nassar

Rev. DESCRIPTION DATE PREP’D BY CHECK’D BY APP’D BY APP’D BY

CSI HMG MEP HMG PD
PD
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1- REVISION HISTORY

Sl.No. REVISION
DATE SECTION PAGE No REVISION SUMMARY
No.

1. 00 23-Oct-2024
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2- INTRODUCTION

This Method statement will be applicable to Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital – WEST OF
JEDDAH Project, Jeddah, KSA.

The purpose of this method statement is to define the step-by-step procedure to

implement the correct practices for the Testing & Commissioning of Public Address
System through the guidelines contain here to ensure that the job execution complies
with the project specifications and serves the intended function to satisfactory level.

3- APPROVAL AND REVIEW

This Method statement will be prepared by T & C Engineer and approved by the Project
manager. The Risk Assessments shall be reviewed by Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital
Construction Safety Officer. The Method Statements with all relevant attachments shall be
submitted to HMG for approval prior to start of related activity at site.

4- SCOPE OF THE WORKS

The Scope of work is to perform Testing & Commissioning for Public Address System at
all relevant areas. The location of the work activities will vary within the project. Any
sub contractor working for the Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital Construction will have
to comply with this method statement.

5- PARTIES INVOLVED

Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital Specialized Construction Employees

All other contractors/sub-contractors/suppliers/any other party working in the project.

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6- SEQUENCE & METHOD

6.1 PRE-START CHECKS/PRE-COMMISSIONING

Visual and Mechanical Inspection
• Check for physical damage, corrosion, or wear and tear on the components.
• Ensure that the items in the PA ITP have been completed and approved. The
relevant documentation to be available for review before commencing testing and
commissioning of the Public Address System.
• Check if approved drawings are used for installation.
• Check if approved materials are used for installation.
• Check the wires are pulled to right location as per the drawing.
• Check if the correct number of wires are installed to each point.
• Check cables are installed and supported to good working practice, correctly marked
& physically protected.
• Check all connections and terminations are secured, not shot and in accordance with
the current regulations and standard practice.
• Check the speakers and amplifiers are securely mounted.
• Check the CD player, AM/FM Tuner can be operated and controlled by the operator.
• Check the Microphone is securely mounted.
• Check the LED statuses for amplifiers and BGM inputs.
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Cable continuity & Loop Testing

• Continuity test shall Continuity test shall be applying on all Public Address cables by
using Multi meter tester to guarantee there is no cut in the conductors.

Power Fault Test at PA Rack

• Measure the input AC voltage (230V) for the PA Rack prior to power ON it.
• Confirm that the battery calculation was completed and the battery size is the size
supplied.
• The Batteries should be charged for at least 24 hours before testing.
• Confirm that the PA Rack and power supply properly grounded.
• With AC power apply, confirm that the power ON indicator is illuminated.
• With Batteries connected, disconnect the main AC power supply to the PA Rack and
verify that the Amplifier & Fibre interface Illuminate light(trouble).
• Measure Battery charging voltage (48V DC) at the battery terminals (or) distribution
block with the batteries connected.
• Restore the AC power and check the PA rack is fault free condition.

6.2 COMMISSIONING/TEST PROCEDURES

Functional Test
• Connect an Audio Source USB/SD/Tuner.
• Check the Audio Source from AM/FM Tuner.
• Measure the sound intensity of each speaker by using sound meter.
• Ensure that the measure values are within manufacturer recommendation.
• Ensure that the voice clarity of Microphone.
• Active Fire signal and observe voice evacuation recorded message (Arabic/English).

Battery Test
• Confirm that the battery calculation was approved and the installed size is the same.
• The batteries should be charged for at least 24 hours before testing.
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• Measure the battery charging voltage at the battery terminals or distribution terminal
block with batteries connected.
• Record Date and Time in the battery testing log.
• After 24 hours have elapsed activate the fire alarm notification appliances and allow
them to operate for 15 minutes for each PA rack.
• After 15 minutes take and record the voltage readings of the battery and verify
capacity adequacy.
• Record the date and time in the battery log.
• Restore AC power supply for the PA Rack and check it is back to normal condition.

Amplifiers and Speaker Line Test

• Activate Amplifier and Line monitoring from the configuration tools.
• Switching off (AC & DC) or remove the Input or Output to demonstrate Amplifier
unavailability fault condition.
• Change the gain of certain Amplifier from the gain VR (mostly at the back of
Amplifier) to simulate Amplifier Gain fault
• Disconnect one of the Lines to simulate Line Open Circuit fault
• Make a Short Circuit on one line to simulate Line Short circuit fault

Signal-to-Noise Ratio Test:

• Disconnect microphone at connector or jack closest to it and replace it in the circuit
with a signal generator using a 1000-Hz signal.
• Replace all other microphones at corresponding connectors with dummy loads, each
equal in impedance to microphone it replaces. Measure signal-to-noise ratio.
• Repeat test for each separately controlled zone of loudspeakers.

Distortion Test:
• Measure distortion at normal gain settings and rated power
• Feed signals at frequencies of 50, 200, 400, 1000, 3000, 8000, and 12,000 Hz into
each preamplifier channel
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• For each frequency, measure distortion in the paging and all-call amplifier outputs

Power Output Test

• Measure electrical power output of each power amplifier at normal gain settings of
50, 1000, and 12,000 Hz.

6.3 Interface Procedure

• Interface with Fire Alarm System
• Interface with IP Nurse Call System
• Interface with Queue Management System
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7- SAFETY

7.1 Health and Safety

• All personnel should wear a proper PPE, including gloves where required or
appropriate, safety shoes, safety glasses, hard hats, hi-visibility vests, and
harness when working above 1.2m.

• Work permits as stipulated by HMG will be obtained to start work.

• All applicable safety procedures described in the project HMG plan will be
implemented.

• All work areas will be kept clean and tidy and proper housekeeping to be
maintained.

• Safety warning signs and barricade tape will be used to indicate location of
work.

• The toolbox talks to be conducted before starting the work.

• All control measures detailed in the relevant risk assessment must be complied
with.

• Project LOTO procedure to be used by all sub-contractors on this Project

in the risk assessment.

7.2 Introduction

• All sub-contractors will comply completely with HMG approved HSE plan.

• Contractor must adhere to the HMG health Safety& environment Policy.

7.3 Safety Aspects & Permit to Work Requirements

• All employees involved in the activity shall undergo site HSE induction course
prior to the work site.

• Site activities shall be carried out in a safe manner according to the approved
“Project Health, Safety and Environment Plan”.
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• Commissioning team must follow HMG permit to work system (Internal) and
Client LOTO procedures.

• Commissioning team must read and understand and follow the HMG / Client
LOTO procedures.

• Designated permit issuer/receiver or coordinator shall be appointed to control

the commissioning area and commissioning works.

7.4 Training

• All commissioning & testing personnel will attend a Safety Commissioning

Meeting and pre-commissioning safety training prior to work commencing.

7.5 Hazards Related to Testing & Commissioning

• The following HSE training shall be delivered to the personnel but not limited to:
o Working at height
o Hazards from electricity
o Use of Power/hand Tools
o Night working

7.6 Risk Assessment and Control

• HSE Hazards involved in the activity has been assessed through Hazards &
Effects management Process (HEMP) for every activity and that the outcome is
recorded. The contents in HEMP Register shall be disseminated within the teams
by the shift supervisor/foreman, through toolbox talks.

• Any new hazards identified other than in the HEMP with reference to site
conditions, shall be assessed and control measures shall be taken by the Site
Engineer/Supervisor prior to commencement of any activity.

• The following control measures generally apply to all hazards that shall be
adopted as a proactive measure in addition the specific controls identified in the
HEMP register:
o Correct use & Maintenance of tools and equipment.
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o Deployment of competent personnel for the task.

o Conduct daily toolbox talks prior to work commencement.
o Good Housekeeping.
o Adequate and effective supervision.
o Provisioning appropriate PPEs based on the nature of works.
o Awareness about emergency response.

7.7 First Aid / Medical Facility / Emergency Response

• Availability of First Aiders, with ready access to first aid boxes kept at site shall
be ensured at worksite.

8- PROGRAMME

The process of the activities must be kept continuous after start-up and commence in
one smooth operation. However, if there is a gap occurred more than one shift then all
necessary safety checks to be completed again prior to start up of the job again.

9- COMPETENCY OF THOSE INVOLVED

All staff carrying out the works has the necessary electrical experience and attained
training to perform their duties competently as an electrician.

10- EQUIPMENT/INSTRUMENTS TO BE USED

10.1 Personal Protective Equipment:

• Helmet.

• Gloves.

• Goggles.

• Safety Shoes.

• Hi-Vis. Vest.
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10.2 Testing Equipment:

The test equipment and tools needed to complete testing and commissioning for
Public Address System:

No. Test instrument & Tools

Mega ohmmeter (Megger).
1
High Voltage Test Kit
2
Torque wrench.
3
Multi meter.
4
Digital Clamp Meter
5
Hand Tool Box
6

11- EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

In case of any injury or illness which includes electrocution, inform the Safety
Officer / First Aider for appropriate assistance. Depending upon the case the
Safety Officer will inform the relevant parties and move the patient to Clinic or
other arrangement prevailing in the project.

12- SUPERVISION

All the unloading, installation and testing activity shall be carried out under the
supervision of the experienced supervisors and safety officer. Supervisors shall
be assisted by Charge-hand and electricians.

13- MONITORING OF THE WORK

The Monitoring of the works will be carried out by the Site /Project Engineers.
However, the Project Manager holds the overall responsibility.
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14- ENVIRONMENTAL

Any waste generated due to above work shall be segregated and disposed off
according to the Site / and statutory Norms. Any chemical/cleaner used for the
job will be kept in a container to avoid spillage on the ground.

15- MANUFACTURERS /OTHER SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Any specific recommendations from the manufacturer’s literature and other

requirements mentioned in specifications shall be complied.

16- APPENDICES

Following Appendices are associated with the job:

• Appendix-1: T&C- Public Address System Pre-Commissioning

Check Sheet

• Appendix -2: T&C Public Address System Commissioning Check

Sheet.

• Risk Assessment
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Checklist
PRE-COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST TEST
PRE-COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST TEST
S. No Description Pass Fail Remarks
Visual Inspection:
Check for physical damage, corrosion, or wear and tear
1 on the components.

Ensure that the items in the PA ITP have been completed

and approved. The relevant documentation to be
2
available for review before commencing testing and
commissioning of the Public Address System.
3 Check if approved drawings are used for installation.
4 Check if approved materials are used for installation.

Check the wires are pulled to right location as per the

5
drawing.

Check if the correct number of wires are installed to each

6
point.

Check cables are installed and supported to good working

7
practice, correctly marked & physically protected.
Check all connections and terminations are secured, not
8 shot and in accordance with the current regulations and
standard practice.
9 Check the speakers and amplifiers are securely mounted.

Check the CD player, AM/FM Tuner can be operated and

10
controlled by the operator.

11 Check the Microphone is securely mounted.

12 Check the LED statuses for amplifiers and BGM inputs.

Documentation shall be provided to demonstrate the
13 correct design and installation.

Name Signature Role Date

TESTED BY:
WITNESSED BY:
APPROVED BY:
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PRE-COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST TEST

S. No Description Pass Fail Remarks
Cable continuity & Loop Testing
Continuity test shall Continuity test shall be applying on
all Public Address cables by using Multi meter tester to
1
guarantee there is no cut in the conductors.

Power Fault Test at PA Rack

Measure the input AC voltage(230V) for the PA Rack prior
1
to power ON it.
Confirm that the battery calculation was completed and
2
the battery size is the size supplied.
The Batteries should be charged for at least 24 hours
3
before testing.
Confirm that the PA Rack and power supply properly
4
grounded.
With AC power apply, confirm that the power ON
5
indicator is illuminated.
With Batteries connected, disconnect the main AC power
6 supply to the PA Rack and verify that the Amplifier &
Fibre interface Illuminate light(trouble).
Measure Battery charging voltage (48V DC) at the battery
7 terminals (or) distribution block with the batteries
connected.
Restore the AC power and check the PA rack is fault free
8
condition.

Name Signature Role Date

TESTED BY:
WITNESSED BY:
APPROVED BY:
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COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST TEST

COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST TEST
S. No Description Pass Fail Remarks
Functional Test
1 Connect an Audio Source USB/SD/Tuner.
2 Check the Audio Source from AM/FM Tuner.
3 Measure the sound intensity of each speaker by using
sound meter.
Ensure that the measure values are within manufacturer
4 recommendation and standard. Sound Pressure Level at
rated power / 1W (1kHz, 4m) is 87dB / 79dB. (Based
from Bosch technical specs for ceiling speakers.
5 Ensure that the voice clarity of Microphone.
6 Active Fire signal and observe voice evacuation recorded
message (n Arabic/English).
Battery Test
Confirm that the battery calculation was approved and
1 the installed size is the same. The batteries should be
charged for at least 24 hours before testing.
Measure the battery charging voltage at the battery
2 terminals or distribution terminal block with batteries
connected
3 Record Date and Time in the battery testing log.
After 24 hours have elapsed activate the fire alarm
4 notification appliances and allow them to operate for 15
minutes for each PA rack.
5 After 15 minutes take and record the voltage readings of
the battery and verify capacity adequacy.
6 Record the date and time in the battery log.
7 Restore AC power supply for the PA Rack and check it is
back to normal condition.
Signal-to-Noise Ratio Test
Disconnect microphone at connector or jack closest to it
1 and replace it in the circuit with a signal generator using
a 1000-Hz signal.
Replace all other microphones at corresponding
2 connectors with dummy loads, each equal in impedance
to microphone it replaces. Measure signal-to-noise ratio.

Name Signature Role Date

TESTED BY:
WITNESSED BY:
APPROVED BY:
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COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST TEST

S. No Description Pass Fail Remarks
Amplifiers and Speaker Line Test

1 Activate Amplifier and Line monitoring from the

configuration tools.
2 Switching off (AC & DC) or remove the Input or Output to
demonstrate Amplifier unavailability fault condition.
Change the gain of certain Amplifier from the gain VR
3 (mostly at the back of Amplifier) to simulate Amplifier
Gain fault
4 Disconnect one of the Lines to simulate Line Open Circuit
fault
5 Make a Short Circuit on one line to simulate Line Short
circuit fault

Name Signature Role Date

TESTED BY:
WITNESSED BY:
APPROVED BY:
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Distortion Test:
Frequency (HZ) Distortion
50
200
400
1000
3000
12000

Power Output Test:

Frequency (HZ) Power output (dB)
50
1000
12000

Name Signature Role Date

TESTED BY:
WITNESSED BY:
APPROVED BY:
 HSE RISK ASSESSMENT
Reference No.: CSI/MS/ELE/010
Description: Health and Safety Risk Assessment for T&C for Public Address System Date: 24-12-2023
Revision No.: 00
Risk Rating Final Residual Risk Rating
Responsible
Activity Hazard Impact Hazards Controls
Person
S L RR Category S L RR Category
1. No work permit 1.1 Ensure work permit and
and/or MES supporting documents are signed
and approved.
1.2 Obtain PTW prior to the
commencement of the work and
hard copy to be kept at the work
site and comply with work permit
(PTW) requirements.
1.3 Approved MES to be made
available at the site and Job Specific
hazards and control measure to be
communicated to all personnel
involved in the job.

2. No Safety 2.1 1 All personnel shall attend

induction safety induction/training prior to
start any job at site.
 Time Delays, 2.2 Pre-job STARRT/TBT meeting
 Financial loss shall be conducted by job
1. GENERAL RISK  Product loss supervisor to brief workers about Job Supervisor
ASSESSMENT:  Aggravate injury High job specific hazards. HSE
4 4 16 2 1 2 Low Risk
1.1 SITE 3. Not using basic  Hand, eye and Risk Representative
PREPARATION PPE such as Head foot injury 3.1 Ensure that all PPE is assessed T&C Team
Protection Helmet, Back injury for suitability for job, limitations,
Eye protection capability, and compatibility with
Safety glasses (clear other PPE. Recommended cut
inside building, dark resistant gloves to be provided to
outside the prevent workers from foreseeable
building), Safety injuries (cut, laceration) from the
Shoes, Visibility vest sharp objects i.e. sharp edges.
w/ logo Safety glass & boot.

4.1 Avoiding unnecessary heavy

4. Improper manual manual handling of materials use
handling mechanical equipment if possible.
Ensure workers were trained about
manual handling technique. Good
practices for safe manual handling
shall be employed.
4.2 Buddy system must be
followed. Sharing heavy or
awkward loads, which have to be

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 lifted and distance over which they
5.Poor have to be carried.
housekeeping
5.1 Conduct site inspection to
ensure access/egress is adequate
for the task activities. Maintain
good housekeeping of the work
area.
5.3 Ensure work area
housekeeping is properly
maintained before and after the
activity. Also arrange the materials
and tools on its proper place.
6. Lone worker
6.1 Lone working is not allowed.
6.2 If it is applicable for the future,
separate risk assessment will be
provided.
 Use correct tools for the job. Do
not use a tool or attachment for
something it was not designed
to.
 Inspect tools for visible damage
prior to use.
 All power tools undergo a
servicing program in line with
their manufacturer’s guidelines
 Not inspected or
and must be inspected monthly
defective power
by competent person and
tools
suitable storage area shall be
 Improper
provided.
connectors or
 Time Delays,  All power tools user must be
damage cables
 Financial loss trained and proof of training be
 Using improper Job Supervisor
 Product loss kept for reference.
tool for the HSE
1.2 POWER/HAND  Hand, eye and High  Only trained and competent
job/work and 4 4 16 2 1 2 Low Risk
TOOL USAGE foot injury Risk persons to use, test, repair and Representative
improper using of
Back injury, fire, maintain power tools. T&C Team
tools
damage to  Keep all guards in place. Cover
 Injuries due to
property due to exposed belts, pulley, gears, and
sharp object/edges
fire. shafts that could cause injury.
 Trailing cables
 Never reach over equipment
 Untrained for the
while it is running.
tools
 Keep bystanders away from
moving machinery.
 Use quality tools in accordance
with the type of work to carry
out (calibrated if required).
 When not in use, make sure that
hand or power tools are stored
in a manner unlikely to be
hazardous to others. Use boxes
or other suitable containers.

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  All electrical power tools must be
double insulated.
 Power tools must have handles
and fit-for-purpose working
platform for the operators shall
be provided. PTW/exclusion
zones underneath shall be
effectively enforced where
needed.
 Identify, risk assess and
adequately control all reasonably
foreseeable types of operational
incident where work at height
activities can be expected.
 All work at height must be
properly planned and organized.
 Only competent and trained
personnel can perform work at
height.
 Personal Fall Protection
equipment like safety harness
 Time Delays,
must be worn at all times when
 Financial loss Job Supervisor
1.3 WORKING AT performing works at the height.
 Fall of worker  Product loss HSE
HEIGHT High  Adequate and appropriate signs Medium
 Falling materials  Minor to serious 4 4 16 4 2 8
(USE OF Risk are to be in placed to warn of Representative Risk
 Scaffold collapse injuries with
SCAFFOLD/LADDER) hazards below work area. T&C Team
possibility of
 Only certified and trained
fatal injuries
personnel can
assemble/dismantle/modify the
scaffold.
 Ensure scaffold is inspected, safe
to use and scaffold tag is in
place.
 When using ladder, ensure that
it is appropriate for the work. It
should be inspected and color
coded as required.
 Only trained personnel can use
the ladder.
 Only authorized person shall be
 Time Delays, assigned for the task.
 Financial loss  Testing and commissioning
 Inexperience
2. COMMISIONING  Product loss personnel must be experienced, Job Supervisor
workers/personnel
AND TESTING  Minor to serious competent & trained. HSE
 Electrocution High Medium
PROCEDURES injuries with 4 4 16  A Method statement is to be 4 2 8
 Slip, trip Risk Representative Risk
2.1 PRE-START possibility of produced for each proper
 Poor T&C Team
CHECKS fatal injuries, steps/procedure and it should
housekeeping
property follow in safely manner.
damage  Follow LOTO procedure strictly
when needed.

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  Ensure work area housekeeping
is properly maintained before
and after the activity.
 Follow LOTO procedure strictly
when needed.
 Testing and commissioning
personnel must be experienced,
competent & trained.
 A minimum of 2 people to be
present when testing and
commissioning.
 A Method statement is to be
produced for each installation
and testing to be tested detailing
isolation procedures, tests to be
carried out, points of connection,
equipment to be used.
 Work area to be restricted from
unauthorized entry.
 Inexperience  Stand-by man to be deployed
workers/personnel and will be provided with
 Electrocution logbook. Any unauthorized entry
 Failure to follow  Time Delays, will not be permitted.
LOTO Procedure  Financial loss  Only authorized person shall be
 Fire , property  Product loss assigned for the task. Job Supervisor
2.2 (START-UP, damage  Minor to serious  Ensure that all PPE is assessed HSE
High Medium
TESTING  Electrical burn injuries with 4 4 16 for suitability for job, limitations, 4 2 8
Risk Representative Risk
BALANCING,  Faulty/uncalibrate possibility of capability, and compatibility with
Public Address d instruments fatal injuries, other PPE. T&C Team
System T&C)  Poor housekeeping property  Training or information/
 Use of unsuitable damage instruction should be given on
firefighting use, storage and maintenance
equipment theoretically and practically.
Ensure that PPE is adequate for
job activity.
 Ensure T&C personnel and
workers have undergone training
about electrical safety, WAH,
Use of power tools & working at
night.
 Practice of “Test before Touch”
(TBT) and performance of
positive confirmatory test of the
instrument before every use
should be followed.
 Ensure proper earthing and
bonding of earthing conductors
to equipment and structures to
prevent generation of static
electricity.

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  Assign adequate numbers of
trained watchman and fire
watch.
 Ensure firefighting equipment is
in place and it is suitable for the
activity i.e. fire extinguisher.
 Ensure work area housekeeping
is properly maintained before
and after the activity. Also
arrange the materials and tools
on its proper place.
 Prior commencing to activity,
power/hand/special tools
inspection to be carried out by a
competent person to ensure it is
calibrated, or it is right for the
job.
 Follow LOTO procedure strictly.
 Isolate the breaker with Lock &
Tag.
 Only authorized person shall be
assigned for the task.
 Notification of potential electrical
issues to all concerned/affected
parties/areas.
 Close supervision should be
implemented.
 Always consider electrical
equipment as live until
 Time Delays,
 Electrocution, high established that it is de-
 Financial loss
pressure energized
 Product loss Job Supervisor
 Failure to follow  Function test shall be performed
2.3. (APPLYING  Minor to serious HSE
LOTO Procedure High after LOTO. Medium
LOTO) injuries with 4 4 16 4 2 8
 Fire , property Risk *** To avoid any dangers whilst Representative Risk
**when needed* possibility of
damage carrying out Isolation of Electrical T&C Team
fatal injuries,
Failure to perform Equipment safe procedure should
property
function test be followed at all times. Follow
damage
four simple behaviors.

*LOCK-To de-energized the

equipment
*TAG- With Danger Sign DO NOT
OPERATE and proper information
(Name, purpose, Date &
Telephone no.)
*CLEAR- the area of people, tools
and equipment
*TRY- to verify the equipment
can’t be energized.
3. WORK AT NIGHT  Poor illumination  Time Delays, High  Ensure all the staff involved in
4 4 16 Job Supervisor 2 1 2 Low Risk
**when needed*  Lack of supervision  Financial loss Risk this shift have necessary PPE and

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  Aggravate injury have received the pre start HSE
briefing (STARRT) Representative
 Ensure that all workers wear T&C Team
reflective vest.
 Ensure that adequate lighting is
maintained at the working area
during the night shift.
 Lone worker is not allowed.
 Be familiar with emergency
response procedure.
 Any obstructions from pathways
 Obstructed must be removed.
accesses  Emergency contact lists shall be
 Lack of illumination posted at site.
4. EMERGENCY and emergency  Time Delays,  Ensure lightings at the stairways Job Supervisor
RESPONSE/ACCES exit signs  Financial loss High and emergency exits are HSE
4 4 16 2 1 2 Low Risk
SES/ILLUMINATIO  Late response to  Aggravate Risk working properly. Emergency Representative
N victim in case of injury lights shall be installed at stairs T&C Team
emergency to evacuate in case of power
 Lack of supply failure or emergency.
communication  Emergency evacuation routes
and procedure shall be reminded
regularly to the site staff by
construction and SHE team.
CLASSIFICATION CHART
Likelihood of Risk Description Rating Severity of Risk Description Rating
Unlikely Occurrence close to zero 1 Minor Injury First-Aid On Site 1
May Happen Capable of taking Place 2 Minor Injury Treatment Off Site 2
Likely Tend to or Inclined to Occur 3 Up-to-3 days Injury Limited or no work for three days 3
Very Likely High Inclination of Occurrence 4 Major Injury Reportable 4
Most Definitely Happen- Not “If but
Certain 5 Death 5
When”

Date:
Prepared by: Signature:
Consultant
Date: Approved by:
Reviewed by: Signature:
Date:
Approved by: Signature: HSE Manager Date

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