METHOD STATEMENT FOR LIFTING &

ERECTION OF 69KV TRANSMISSION

LINE

ENGINEERING, PROCUREMENT, AND CONSTRUCTION (EPC) FOR

GARCIA-2 SOLAR POWER PROJECT

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Method Statement for

20h September 2022
Lifting & Erection of
69kV Transmission Line
Pole Erection

Owner
Nuevo Solar Energy Corp.

Owner ’s Representative
RINA Tech Singapore Pte. Ltd.

Main Contractor
Consortium of JCE and SUMEC Philippines

Prepared by: Checked by: Verified By: Employer:

Name: Li Chenxiao Name: Riddle Yang Name: Name:

Date: Date: Date: Date:

SUMEC COMPLETE EQUIPMENT AND ENGINEERING CO., LTD.

 CONTENTS
Contents
1. INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................................3
2. PURPOSE..........................................................................................................................................3
3. DEFINITION.....................................................................................................................................3
4. PROCUREMENT..............................................................................................................................3
5. RESPONSIBILITIES.........................................................................................................................3
6. SAFETY.............................................................................................................................................6
7. TRANSPORTATION & HANDLING..............................................................................................8
8. UNLOADING....................................................................................................................................9
9. LIFTING FOR THE FINAL PLACEMENT...................................................................................10
10. METHODOLOGY OF LIFTING/ POLE ERECTION...................................................................12
11. RISK ASSESSMENT......................................................................................................................13
1. INTRODUCTION
This method statement covers the procedures involved on the Lifting & Erection of temporary
69kV Transmission Poles for the upgrading of the 69kV Transmission Line from MAEC
Switching Station located at Brgy. Paguludan-Salindeg, Currimao, Ilocos Norte to the NGCP
Currimao Substation located Brgy. Lang-Ayan, Currimao, Ilocos Norte.

2. PURPOSE
This purpose of this Method of Statement is to provide a detailed procedure to all parties
involving the Lifting & Erection of temporary 69kV Transmission Poles for the upgrading of
the 69kV Transmission Line using 7-tonner Boomtruck and to ensure that all activities related
therein are executed safely.

3. DEFINITION

OWNER: Nuevo Solar Energy Corporation

Contractor: Consortium of JCE and SUMEC Philippines
Responsible in the supervision of the sub-contractor who will perform the
construction work and all related activities as outlined in this procedure.

Sub-contractor: Responsible in the execution of the construction works as well as the tests
required in accordance to this procedure.

4. PROCUREMENT
 All materials and equipment’s for the double circuit transmission line is procured by Gen
Con.
 Materials for the concrete poles bypass line is procured by Sub Con.

5. RESPONSIBILITIES
a) Project Director:

Full assessment of the risks especially safety risk through the project; Ensure that
safety organization is in place for the project with adequate resources.

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b) Construction Manager
Responsible in ensuring the implementation of construction procedure and method
statement, the quality control of work, supervise the work and reporting the progress of
work to site manager.

c) Project Manager:

Full assessment of the risks especially safety risk through the project. Directs and leads
staff; to implement the company safety policy, rules, practices and statutory
requirements, such that safety precautions are strictly observed.

d) Safety/Environment Officer:

Responsible in ensuring that all activities are carried out safely. He will responsible to
patrol at the site, establishing the site safety plan, conducting continuous safety
inspection and stop any work deemed unsafe and risk to personal.

Taking action to rectified the unsafe condition and report to project manager and
preparing the nots of safety meeting.

e) Site Nurse:

Provide nursing care to injured or ill workers; participate in health maintenance

examination. If a physician is not available, to perform work activities which are within
the scope allowed by the nursing profession, and if more extensive examinations are
needed, to refer the same to a physician.

f) QA/QC Engineer:

Responsible to monitor the execution and performance of the works in relation to this
method statement, ensure approved drawings and materials specifications; detect and
report non- conformance; ensure that all non-conformance products or activities are
reported; propose the corrective and preventive action where possible and appropriate
and record the completion of the non-conformance by using approved report format.

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g) Site Engineer & Foreman:

Responsible to make sure that all activities on site are carried out in accordance with the
schedule and construction drawing. Take care of all worker to make sure that they work
as per their responsibilities. Make necessary decision when some non-conformance is
occurring and report to construction manager.

h) Line Man:

Have a duty to take reasonable care to safeguard their own health and safety; have a duty
not to intentionally interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interests of health,
safety or welfare. Have a duty to comply with all the regulations which affect their work
and to report to the appropriate person any defective equipment or any hazardous
situations.

A Safety & QA/QC officer with enough knowledge and experience in transmission line
installation must be assigned. Safety officer must be present for the entire transmission
line installation.
The supervisor shall have enough experience and knowledge in transmission line
installation. He also shall ensure that no persons shall access the work area throughout the
work procedure without first gaining his approval.

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6. SAFETY
Refer to the site safety policy for general safety controls. One of the main aspects of this
procedure is safety and health control.
This is to control occurrence of injuries as well as damage to equipment and properties
during the entire construction period, the following safety measures will be implemented.

4.1. Machinery and Equipment:

Prior to using any machinery / equipment at site, it shall be inspected and certified by
qualified person. All lifting equipment shall be of an approved type, fit for purpose and
be within the current pole erection.

Periodic preventive maintenance shall be made on all equipment and machinery.

All operators and drivers are to be equipped with valid driver’s/ operator license or
permit from concerned government agency.

Only authorized signalman shall be assigned together with the operator or driver.

All lifting equipment as well as its accessories such as sling wire, nylon sling, shackles,
chain blocks crane hook and latch shall be inspected daily.

4.2. Personal Protective Equipment:

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) shall be issued to all workers such as safety
shoes, hardhat, working gloves, earplug, safety goggles and safety belt and or safety
harness for workers who will be assigned in elevated places 1.2 meter and above.

Wearing of the basic PPE shall be enforced fully.

4.3. Safety arrangement during the Construction Work:

All new recruits shall undergo proper orientation and safety induction before they are
deployed at site for work. (Emergency Action Plan– refer to appendix A)

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4.4. Permit to Work System:

For a number of work activities, a Permit to Work system may be used. The Permit to
Work system is based on a written procedure including suitable form(s) used to control
potentially dangerous operations by authorizing personnel to carry out specific
activities within a certain time frame, and at the same time identifying the main
precautions needed to complete the task safely. (Work Permit Form – refer to appendix
B)

Activities that will require a Permit to Work include, but are not

limited to: Hot works (welding, grinding, cutting, or danger of an

ignition source)

 Excavations/trenching (more than 300mm in depth, with additional

controls where working in the vicinity of services)

 Electrical works

 Heavy Lift/Vehicles (heavy vehicle transport, off road, non-4x4 access)

 Area access (where Contractors take control of a designated area)

 Other work or locations designated by EPC Contractor

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7. TRANSPORTATION & HANDLING
a) When poles are loaded in more than one layer, timber spacers/bearers are not less than
100mmx75mm should be placed between each layer, vertically above the bottom row
supports.
b) Poles in the second and subsequent layers must have steel chocks placed at the butt ends of
the two outside poles, with the tips of the poles resting in scalloped timber bearers.
c) When there are two or more layers. The poles in the second and subsequent layers should
alternate in direction, with the tips above the butts of the preceding layer, to provide the best
load sharing between axle.
d) The completed load of steel poles should be fastened down using a minimum of four sets of
chains and load binders only. The fastening points should always be over the timber bearers.
e) All fastening points must have a rubber pad placed between the chains and contact point of
the steel pole, to prevent the chains damaging the external surface of the poles.
f) No loads are to be secured with nylon load restraints only. Loads will not be permitted to
leave any Steel poles yard unless secured by a minimum of four sling and load binders.

Fastening timber bearers Align poles must not be

secured via joints lugs
g) Poles of mixed sizes should arrange to provide the best possible sharing of weight across the
tray of the vehicle. When poles of different diameters are placed in one layer, a short
support bearer in conjunction with packing timbers can be used to support the overlying
bearer.
h) Pole of different diameter require support bearers and timber packing.

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8. UNLOADING
While unloading, it is paramount that the following guidelines are followed to maintain the
integrity of the product and, most importantly, to ensure the highest level of safety. (Crane and
Lifting Equipment Plan Form – refer to appendix C)

a) When unloading, it may be necessary to roll a pole sideways to gain access for fitting a
lifting sling.
b) Before removing the chocks, ensure that a second set of chocks is in place, to limit the
movement of the pole.
c) Until lifting slings are fitted to a pole and secured, the pole and every other pole remaining
on the truck should be chocked on both sides to prevent accidental side movement.
d) Before unloading the poles, the vehicle must be positioned with a minimum of cross-fall to
prevent the load from moving. The outrigger will be extended fully.
e) If the transport operator considers the cross-fall too excessive to allow safe unloading, a
more suitable area or positioning of the truck must be sought, at the discretion of the
operator.
f) If a cross-fall cannot be avoided, the pole on the higher side must be the first pole of each
layer to be unloaded. Even when on level ground, always unload the outer pole first – never
take an inner pole.
g) The vehicle must not be moved while any part of the load is unsecured.

h) If the vehicle is required to move only a short distance and the speed does not exceed 8km/h
on smooth and level ground, the poles can be secured with a single sling and chocks on the
two outside poles on each layer. When unloading by crane on site, a dual point lift using
double-legged slings must be used. The balance point is marked on the pole or pile (at
approximately 0.4 x length) from the butt of a tapered pole or at the midpoint of parallel-
sided pile. A sling is normally used, but a fabric sling can be used as an alternative.

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 Unloading poles with cable sling

9. LIFTING FOR THE FINAL PLACEMENT

Slinging and load handling is perhaps the most vital part of any lifting operation. Do not get
involved in any slinging or elevator operations unless you have been adequately trained and
authorized to do so.
Failure to follow this advice could lead to death or injury. A proper risk assessment must be
completed, all slings and equipment must be inspected before use, any faults reported and if
damaged removed from services. Lifting equipment Must have permit for safe to use from
certifying entity and must be inspected before use.
Duties include:

a) Attaching and detaching the load to and from the base machine

b) Using the correct lifting accessories in accordance with the lifting plan or procedure

c) Visually checking the lifting accessories for damage before use

d) Initiating and directing the movement of the load by giving the appropriate signals to place
the load safety
Due to the nature of the work performed be earthmoving plant, often in unstable ground
conditions, it is necessary to consider machine self-recovery (de-bogging) as part of an operator’s
duties.
Immediately a machine becomes bogged, the operator should:

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a) Stop all drive to the tracks or wheels.

b) Make the machine safe, e.g. if bogged down at an angle, lower attachments towards side.

c) Climb off the machine from the high side

d) Assess the situation

An operator will worsen the situation by repeatedly driving the machine back and forth until
self- recovery is all but impossible. However, most hydraulically powered machines are capable
of self- recovery, using the attachments as hydraulic jacks. For example, a tracked hydraulic
excavator attachment can he lowered until the track is clear of the ground; the track can then be
packed up with timbers or slewed out of all but the worst situation. If it is necessary to use
another machine to push or tow, it is important that the towing point or the pushing point is
chosen carefully; parts are likely to be damaged by pushing or pulling must never be used.
Machine recovery can be hazardous and the following basic rules must be observed:

a) One person only should be given instructions (unless an emergency arises)

b) All persons must be kept well clear of tow ropes our winch ropes under load

c) The recovery vehicle should have a cab to protect the driver from the whiplash of a broken
rope
d) The load carrying capacity of any wire rope used for towing must he carefully assessed

e) ropes used for towing must not subsequently be used for lifting operations

f) A check must be made that all recovery equipment is correctly applied before attempting the
recovery
g) Tools, not hands, should be clear any obstruction

For steel poles, such as the power distribution ranges, the quickest and easiest method of lifting
the pole for installation is by using sling. This can be achieved by wrapping a sling around the
pole at least 600mm from the tip of the pole. Most power distribution and lighting poles include
a though-tube in this area than can be used to secure a bolt above the sling to prevent slip.

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10. METHODOLOGY OF LIFTING/ POLE ERECTION

a. Hauling of 69kV Transmission Concrete Poles from Laydown area (pole #16) using 7-tonner
Boomtruck and 3.6-tonner Boomtruck. Using the 7-tonner Boomtruck, the concrete pole will
be lifted and loaded into the back of the 3.6-tonner Boomtruck and will be transported to its
respective locations. Two (2) poles at a time will be lifted, loaded and transported to its
respective locations.

FIGURE 1: Shows the loading and lifting of 2-poles to the other equipment using
boomtruck

b. After loading of 2-poles, the 3.6-tonner Boomtruck will now transport the poles to the
designated area. The 7-tonner Boomtruck will be used for the unloading-lifting activity.

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c. The poles will firstly laydown on ground prior to lifting of the 7-tonner Boomtruck.
d. After laying down the poles the ground, the 3.6-tonner will leave the area since the area is has
limited space for two or more equipment.

e. Start of lifting and erection activity. Please see NSC-400-CE-3110-MOS-01-A-Method

Statement for 69kV Transmission Line Construction for more comprehensive erection
method.

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11. RISK ASSESSMENT

According to detail jobs in steel pole installation of Transmission Line, the risk assessment as
shows in Tab. 12.1.

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 Tab. 12.1 Risk Assessment Worksheet

Task Identified Risk Potential Impact Severity Probability Risk Level Mitigation / Strategy Remarks

Heavy
Competent worker or flag equipment
Mobilization of Ergonomic, hazard Bump of Collision, will ensure
3 B 3B man/certificate of 3rd party/operator
crane hand/foot injury Hit/ Bump Person their task
with NC2
per activity

Less cost
Damage of Collision from the
Unloading and 3 party certification/ NC2 for
rd impact for
property, hit by the road / crane hit 3 B 3B motor pool
lifting use crane operator/driver license
equipment fatality the property department
/injury
Provide barriers or People are
Structural
Falls into Excavation Person injury fatality 2 B 2B warning/danger/caution sign. isolated from
Excavation risk of fall
(Reflectorized if left overnight).
People are
isolated on
Excavated soil/rocks Striped the wall of excavation for risk of cave
Structural in, if
or other object falls Person injury fatality 2 B 2B loose soil/rocks that slides, roll and
Excavation provided by
on workers fall to the workers.
means of
access/egress

Erect men at work sign &

appropriate signage to slow
Structural Traffic Control Speeding traffic 2 A traffic and reduces speed
2A
Excavation (complete traffic management
plan)
 Wear high visibility safety vest
Traffic – site 2 A 2A Position witches hats or barriers
Structural Traffic Control worker being hit
around work area
Excavation by a car
Observe for vehicle traffic
before moving from the work
site.
Trench collapsing Possible injury Trenching supervisor to
Structural to a person 2 A 2A inspect the trench before
Excavation exposed to worker enter to trench.
activity.

Electrocution – Possible damage Look up and live

overhead or to Dial before you dig & cable
Structural 2B
location contractor.
underground property/vehicle. 2 B
Excavation Have a spotter to observe to
services
works.
Underground Possible damage Dial before your dig(yes/no)
hazards – to Use accredited cable
Structural electrical/ property/vehicle. 2 B 2B contractor to test the area.
telecom
Excavation Excavation by hand around
identified assets.

Accumulation
Used water pump in pumping out of water can
Structural Ingress of water the water and make sure that the be controlled
Damage of property 2 A 2A by pump to
Excavation causing flood discharge water does not cause any
lessen cost
problem elsewhere.
incurred

Reinforcing Steel Make sure that the workers used People can
Hand cuts Person injury fatality 2 B 2B
Bars proper PPE during rebar cutting and mitigate risk
 installation and check all the by providing
machine guarding. appropriate
PPE’s
Workers are
on a good and
Reinforcing Steel Keep all construction debris acceptable
Slips/Trips/Falls Person injury fatality 2 A 2A
Bars removed on a daily basis. safety
culture

Workers are
on a good and
Clean the excess concrete after the acceptable
Concrete Pouring Slips/Trips/Falls Person injury fatality 2 A 2A
pouring activity. safety
culture

Consequences Probability
Severity

Unlikely Likely Frequently

People Assets Environment
A B C

Unacceptable risk, further

Low No health
No damage No effect control is required to be
1 effect/injury
planned or added

medium Minor health Localized Localized Acceptable risk with

2 effect/injury damage effect proper control
 high Several Extensive Massive Acceptable risk, no
3 fatalities damage impact further action required

Probability:
Unlikely Likely Frequently
A B C
 Conceivable but unlikely to occur during life cycle  Isolated incident Likely to occur during life cycle  Happens often and might be expected during life cycle
 Less than one occurrence a year  Annual occurrence or more (> 1/year)