safe work method statement

STERLING SWITCHGEAR FACTORY FZE METHOD STATEMENT

ORGANISATION DETAILS

Principal contractor: BK GULF LLC Contact number: 04 3588702

Project manager or supervisor: SUDEVAN Contact number: 050 8772821

Other contractors (PCBUs): NA Contact number:

Person completing the SGMS: ASHBY Contact number: 06 7477410

Position: OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR Reviewed by: SUNIL KUMAR T (Gen Manager)

Date prepared: 19/12/2013 Review date: 19/12/2013

PROJECT DETAILS

What is the scope of the work? To install a 2000A Schneider make TP MCCB to replace a faulty TP MCCB located inside the panel.

Who else was consulted/involved in preparing this SGMS?

Schneider Electric

What high risk work activities are covered by this SGMS?

Powered Mobile Generator in use.

Mitigation Action Plan: Making sure no personnel shall switch on the mobile generator during the course of work. Confirmation will be given by the senior electrician to switch on the power supply after all works shall be finished.

Prior to Work: Prior to starting the work, ensure that the main power supply to the panel is isolated. Check the panel phases for any live supply including the bottom terminals of the main incomer using a tester. Ensure that the mobile generator remains off during the maintenance period which would be a minimum of at least 4 hours. Tools and equipment for installation shall be made ready to start the work immediately after switching the power off.

Method of Work: 1. Switch off the main incomer of the panel. 2. Open the compartment in which the damaged MCCB is located. 3. Remove protective shrouding if any. 4. Remove the terminated outgoing cables.

5. Remove the copper busbars on both sides of the breaker. 6. Remove the damaged MCCB. 7. Make measurements for fixing the new MCCB. 8. Drill holes on the panel plate and main busbar to fix the MCCB and copper connection busbars respectively. 9. Fix the new MCCB to the mounting plate inside the panel. 10. Fix the top and bottom connection busbars to the new MCCB. 11. Reconnect the removed outgoing cables to the terminal busbars of the new MCCB. 12. Modify protective shroud if required. 13. Cary out a final inspection to analyse the success of work. 14. Switch on the main power supply to the panel. 15. Switch on the main incomer of the panel followed by branch circuit breakers. 16. Ensure that the new MCCB is working properly.