METHOD STATEMENT FOR CABLE TRAY INSTALLATION
1.0 OBJECTIVE
     To provide guide lines for erection of all types of cable trays or cable trays with all
     accessories viz. Bends, Tees, Cross. The types of cable trays /cable trays are as
     follows:
1.    Perforated /Solid Type Cable Trays of all sizes.
2.0 REFERENCE:
1.     Approved Drawings
2.     Manufacturers Specifications
3.0 INSTRUMENTS/TOOLS & PLANTS:
PP ropes, scaffolding, drilling machine & spanner sets, Loading/Unloading tools and
tackles.
 Sl.No.              Procedure                                               Responsibility   Check By
 1.          Prior to cable tray installation works, complete all the        Site Engineer    Site-in-charge
             erection of cable tray supports.
 2.          Clean the cable tray supports through the entire route of the   Site Engineer    Site-in-charge
             cable trays.
 3.          Examine the drawing of              cable tray        layout    Site Engineer    Site-in-charge
             drawing, with respect to the general layout
 4           Survey the entire route of cable trays for                      Site Engineer    Site-in-charge
             existing hindrance at site due to other system
             works viz. piping, air ventilation etc.
 5           Report any Interference to the erection agency                  Site Engineer    Site-in-charge
             of the client.
 6           Check that support installation for straight runs               Site Engineer    Site-in-charge
             (i.e. other than accessories) is over and Support
             Erection Report is completed and signed.
 7.          Shift the Cable trays required as per approved                  Site Engineer    Site-in-charge
             drawings from stores to the locations either
             manually or by a truck .Not more than three
             days inventory shall be stored at site.
 8           Carry out Physical verification for any damage.                 Site Engineer    Site-in-charge
 9           Cut the Cable trays with hack saw to proper                     Site Engineer    Site-in-charge
             length required at site and avoid sharp edges
             and make necessary holes for couplers, drilling
             machines.
 10          No where gas cutting should be done.                            Site Engineer    Site-in-charge
 11          Place the Cable trays & accessories on the                      Site Engineer    Site-in-charge
             supports; join them by coupler plates/ fishplates
             and nut, bolts & washers as per approved
             drawing.
 12          Align the Trays properly and fix on the supports                Site Engineer    Site-in-charge
             with clamps as per approved drawings.
 13          Erect the Support for accessories as per support                Site Engineer    Site-in-charge
             erection procedure
 14          Complete the Cable Tray earthling as per the                    Site Engineer    Site-in-charge
             approved procedure.
 15          Number the cable trays as per approved layout                   Site Engineer    Site-in-charge
             drawing of latest revision and cable installation
             note.
                METHOD STATEMENT FOR CABLE TRAY INSTALLATION
Sl.No.   Procedure                                                      Responsibility   Check By
16       Provide with GI wire mesh enclosure to all floor               Site Engineer    Site-in-charge
         openings of cable trays up to a height of 2 m for
         physical protection of personnel
17.      If covering of the cable trays are                             Site Engineer    Site-in-charge
         mentioned in the approved GA
         drawing, execute the same after
         completion of cable laying and
         final dressing
18       PRECAUTION:                                                    Site Engineer    Site-in-charge
         1. Bolts nuts etc. to be provided immediately after erection
         of cable trays, and duly tightened.
         2. Cable trays to be properly stored in erection location.
         3. Loose materials inside the cable tray to be removed.
         4.While working at height safety belt to be used
         5. Proper scaffolding to be made while working.
19       Safety Measures:
         1.    Work permit to be taken before start of the work. Tool box meeting to be
               ensured everyday for the said work.
         2.    Adequate area lighting to be ensured in all the work places including sub
               station before start of the works. For Shifting of Cable trays from storage yard
               to work place, proper lifting tools & tackles hydra & truck / trailor with good
               condition to be ensured and the same to be certified by competent person.
         3.    Proper stacking of the cable trays to be ensured near the work place.
         4.    Transportation supervisor should be made responsible to guide the trailor &
               alert the people during transportation.
         5.    Cable tray loading and unloading to be done manually only.
         6.    All the cut outs should be closed and edge protection to be ensured in the
               working area.
         7.    Proper scaffold to be installed for the areas of work at height & proper ladder
               to be used for access.
         8.    Proper manual handling procedure to be followed during the lifting of cable
               tray support from ground to elevated platform with the help of pp rope.
         9.    Life line to be tied while work at height. Workers to ensure proper PPEs before
               start of work. Fall arrester system has to be ensured while doing the vertical
               cable tray erection.
         10.   No lose materials like nut bolts, coupler plates, spanners washers etc should
               be left on the trays or working platform. Separate bags should be used to keep
               these materials while at work. If required any material should be brought to the
               top with the help of only PP rope.
         11.   Welding machine to be connected to proper power distribution board with
               ELECB, metal clad plug and socket, doubly earthed. Earthling cable to be
               provided with crimping lug.
         12.   Proper house keeping to be maintained and fire extinguishers to be provided in
               sub station area.
         13.   Hose of the gas cutting set to be checked by soup solution and hose clamp to
               be used. Flash back arrester to be ensured at both torch and cylinder end.
               Correct size nozzles to be ensured and proper clearance to be maintained
               between job and nozzle. Condition of the regulator, hose and torch to be
               checked. Stone lighter to be used.
         14.   Grinding Wheel rpm to be checked and to be ensured for correctness. Grinding
               m/c wheel guard is to be ensured.
         15.   Proper PPE’s are to be ensured for all the activities.