PLUGGING OF EXCESS CABLE TRAY SUPPORT HOLES

1.0 PURPOSE
2.0 SCOPE
3.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
4.0 RESPONSIBILITY
5.0 MANPOWER
6.0 TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
7.0 METHODS/PROCEDURES
8.0 QUALITY CONTROL
9.0 SAFETY PRECAUTION
10.0 ATTACHMENTS

PLUGGING OF EXCESS CABLE TRAY SUPPORT HOLES

1.0 PURPOSE

1.1 This method statement shall provide minimum guidelines to carry out the Plugging of excess cable tray support holes for Commercial buildings, plants and refineries to ensure that the work is carried out in accordance with Project Drawings and Project Specifications.

2.0 SCOPE

2.1 This method statement will cover the Plugging of excess cable tray support holes at REFINERY and TERMINAL PROJECT Package 12-Naptha and Aromatics.

3.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

3.1 ARAMCO Project Specification and Standards
3.1.1 SAEP-302 Instruction for Obtaining a Waiver of a Mandatory Saudi

ARAMCO Engineering Requirements

3.1.2 SAES-M-001 Structural Design for Non-Building Structure
3.1.3 12-SAMSS-008 Erection of Structural and Miscellaneous Steel
3.1.4 SCHEDULE Q Saudi ARAMCO Project Quality Requirements
3.1.5 Saudi ARAMCO Safety Requirement for Scaffolds
3.1.6 Saudi ARAMCO Construction Safety Manual

3.2 Industry Codes and Standards

3.2.1 AISC AISC Code of Standard Practice, Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts

3.3 Inspection and Test Plan

3.3.1 SATIP-M-001-01 Structural Steel for Piperack, Steel Supports & Miscellaneous Steel Structures
3.3.2 SATR-M-2002 Pre-Installation Procedure Verification Testing Using the Turn-of-Nut Method (ASTM A325 or ASTM A490 Bolts)
3.3.3 SAIC-M-2009 High Strength Bolts Tightening Inspection and Testing (ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts)
3.3.4 S-000-3130-002 Construction specification for steel structures site erection

4.0 RESPONSIBILITY

4.1 Construction Manager is responsible for implementing HSE and shall study, analyze and schedule all construction activities with his department to include manpower and equipment line up as well as other possible resources required for the successful implementation of the construction work activities. Study all aspects of work procedure as per JGC/DAEWOO Technical Scope of Work.
4.2 Structural Supervisor shall study and review all necessary documents for the rectification works in his area. He shall monitor the availability of materials in accordance with the schedules and construction analysis. He shall be directly  reporting to the Construction Manager. He shall coordinate with other discipline to visualize possible conflicts in the drawings as well as in the schedules to provide other options in preventing unnecessary delays obstructions.
4.3 Structural Foreman shall be responsible for the direct work supervision at site and ensure that the work is performed safely. He shall monitor the activity.
4.4 Surveyor shall study and analyze if the location where the structure should be
installed satisfies the condition or restriction of erection works on site. He shall coordinate with other discipline to visualize possible conflicts in the drawings as well as in the schedules to provide other options in preventing unnecessary delays obstructions.
4.5 QC Inspector shall be responsible in monitoring and inspection of the work and ensure that the work is performed in accordance with Technical Scope of Work and Standards.
4.6 Safety Engineer/Supervisor shall be responsible in monitoring safety aspects and ensuring that the work is done in accordance with Safety
Standard Procedure. He shall discuss to the field supervisor’s the characteristics of related materials and status of work area giving reminders as an additional point to work safely.

5.0 MANPOWER

5.1 Manpower will consist of the following, but not limited to as listed to as below:
• Structural Foreman
• Helper
• Safety Engineer/Supervisor

6.0 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

6.1 Tools and equipment needed should be in good condition and must be checked by Structural Supervisor / Safety Officer prior to use in the good condition area.
These includes but not limited as below:
• A325 Bolt with nut and washer

7.0 METHODS/ PROCEDURES

7.1 Preparation Works

7.1.1 Secure work permit from concerned personnel prior to start of work/activity.
7.1.2 Install scaffold if required (by others)
7.1.3 Prepare all materials or tools needed for the job.

7.2 Rectification Procedure

7.2.1 Due to some changes in E&I works some cable tray support had been remove and leave the structure to have an excess holes.
7.2.2 Locate all excess cable tray support holes. Inside hole touch-up painting for damage part as per S-000-13A0-00 1.
7.2.3 Install bolt with washer to plug the excess holes
7.2.4 Tighten bolt at snug tight.

8.0 QUALITY CONTROL

8.1 QC Inspector will be present at site during the activity to ensure that the activity will not generate stress on the structure.
8.2 QC Inspector will produce all the documents attesting to the acceptability of the works and submits to JGC/DAEWOO.
8.3 QC Inspector has to utilize the applicable SATIP’s & SAIC’s for every activity.

9.0 SAFETY PRECAUTION

9.1 Approved work permit should be obtained to concerned personnel prior to the start any activities.
9.2 Work execution shall be carried out in accordance with this method of statement.

9.3 The necessary manpower inclusive of supervisory staff, tools, equipment, materials, and other resources required must be made available and ready to use.
9.4 During the activity, closely supervision shall be done by field foreman.
9.5 All workers shall wear as a minimum PPE required below.

9.5.1 Safety Helmet
9.5.2 Safety glasses
9.5.3 Safety Shoes
9.5.4 Gloves

9.6 Sufficient lightings shall be provided if work is done at night time. Work at night shall be approved by client.
9.7 Good housekeeping must be maintained in the duration of works.
9.8 Safety Supervisor/Engineer shall monitor compliance of entire working crew to safety procedure until the work is fully completed.
9.9 ARCC shall make sure that all shall be incident and injury free.
9.10 The area shall blocked by physical barricade or warning tapes during activities is to be done to ensure safety.

10. ATTACHMENTS

Attachment A Job Hazard and Risk Assessment (JHRA)