SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT

Work Activity or Task Description Optic Fibre Cable Installation

Project Name: Metro Fibre Optic Network Deployment
Principal Contractor: NST SOLUTIONS
Sub-contractor: NONE
Project Manager Akida Jumbe
Site Address: Mara and Simiyu regions
Prepared By: Lugano Ulindula Position Title: HSE Manager Signature:

Approved by Akida Jumbe Position Title: Project Manager Signature:

Date Prepared: 17 October 2022 Contact No: 0756330027

Section 1: Tasks/Work involved

Working on, in or along the road, railway or Manual handling Rigging (slings, crane ect.)
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other traffic corridor
Working at heights (Fall Arrest/prevention and All legislative requirements i.e. administrative, training and Roof work or roof tops (risk of falling
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rescue) other requirements have been met. through/off before controls)
MEWP’s (Mobile elevated work platforms) Driving in access of 150km one way Driving off road/4x4 terrain
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Working at heights (Ladders) Hot work (welding, grinding, brazing, torching etc.) JMP drafted and approved for journey
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Driving Cables in the ground (existing infrastructure) Cables in the ground (new infrastructure)
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Electrical Cables in the ground (directional drilling) Confined space

Traffic management Wayleaves obtained – other (specify) Construction of Manholes

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Welfare facility required/Available Working on or near energized electrical installations or
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services

Section 2: Potential Hazard Identification

 IS THERE ANY WORK INVOLVING THE FOLLOWING? (Ticking any of the boxes means that the work is a high risk fiber work)
Falls from heights greater than 2 metres Work carried out or near Bridges Tilt-up or precast concrete
Work carried out on telecommunication towers Use of explosives Work carried out on, in or adjacent to a road,
Demolition of load-bearing structures Work carried out or near pressurised gas pipes railway, shipping lane or other traffic corridor
Disturbance of asbestos Work carried out or near substance, fuel or Presence of any movement of powered mobile
Structural alteration or repair refrigerant lines plant
Work carried out in or near confined space Work carried out or near energised electrical Work carried out in artificial extremes of
Work carried out in or near a shaft or trench with installations or services temperature
depth greater than 1.5 metres Work carried out in a contaminated or flammable Work carried out in or near water or other
atmosphere liquid that involves a risk of drowning
ARE THERE ANY HAZARDS FROM ANY OF THE FOLLOWING? (Check as required)
The construction site Hazardous substances, including the handling, use, storage, and on-site transport or disposal of hazardous
Working at height substances
The presence of asbestos Plant, including the on-site transport, installation, erection, commissioning, use, repair, maintenance,
Systems of work dismantling, storage or disposal of plant
The physical working environment Manual handling (including the potential for occupational overuse injuries)
Trenching activities The layout and condition of the construction site

IS THERE POTENTIAL FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING? (Check as required)

Electrocution Objects (Tree branches) falling on people
People slipping, tripping or falling Exposure to noise, heat, cold, vibration, radiation, static electricity or a contaminated atmosphere
The presence of a confined space Exposure to violence from members of the public (e.g. from road traffic control)
Drowning People being struck by moving plant
Fire or explosion

WORK METHODOLOGY
TSS and TSSR : Estimation & Analyzing of fiber path crossing, distance, Hand hales,Manholes,breaking and reinstatement areas, passing in dam s, swamp area ,drainage and
trust boring and include them in quantity BOQ.
Generate kmz files, engineering drawings, survey report .
Obtaining permit to work- All As built drawing and a letter of Permit request will be submitted to relevant Authorities such TANROAD, TARURA and Maswa Urban Water
Supply and Sanitation Authority (MAUWSA) prior commencement of excavation work
MOBILIZATION (TOOLS & TEAM, MATEARIALS)- Material request, collection and transport to site using approved vehicle(T 845 DKZ, T473 DPU)
And team transport to site using - T 773 CND
Site Location and Marking
The Layout survey shall be conducted before and after the excavation, if required, at site
The underground services such as, pipe lines, cables or any other underground/ over ground service are to be identified by th e field survey before commencing of any
execution. Excavation of these identified services shall be confined by using cable detector (CAT 4) and by excavating PILOT HOLES 50 meters apart on the line of excavation
The Location of each excavation shall be verified by any of the existing route marker peg or by means of hand dig trial pit (PILOT HALE) at every 50 meters or less (if
required).
Manual excavation is to be done within 1.0meter surrounding the existing utilities (if any)
Trenching- During excavation hand tools will be used such as Hoe, Spade, Pickaxe, Axe and Bush knife to attain a standard of 1.5m deep and 0.5m wide.
Benching method will be used so as to protect casuals from cave-ins by excavating the side of trenches

•3 Supervisors
•Total 45 Casuals
•1.35 Km
•1 Day

1
Avg 30
Supervi
Meters
sor

15
1 Day
Casuals

Backfilling-This will be done manually by the Casuals, by no circumstances should trench left OPEN
Accessing the OPEN Trench- Team will use Fiber Optic coated ladders to access trenches
The team will balance between trenching distance and the backfilling distance per day.
Bridge attachment- All bridge will be crossed by using existing sleeve constructed on Bridge.
Swamp area – In all swamp area, before crossing will determine water depth if it safe to work, Checking water table for concrete applicati on.
Bush area – In all bush area before trenching will do bush clearance by using hand tools (slasher, Bush knife), e.t.c
Paving and Tiles crossing – in those area will involve remove of paving blocks and reinstall back and compaction after trenching.
Excavation in Hard rocks-using hand tools -hammer, axe and isolation trenching.
Man holes -17 pc’s (W=0.6m,L=0.8m,D=1.5m) with 10cm thick wall and Hand holes -75pc’s (W=0.6m,L=0.8m,D=1m) with 10cm thick wall– NST will use pre casted Manholes
and handholes
Lay the duct (HDPE duct) - 47km - Laying duct will be done by the casuals who excavated the trenches where the drum middle hole will be inserted to the jerk to help it
rotate while laying the duct. Adequate number of Casual should participate during inserting the drum on jerk and laying duct on trench
Splicing and fiber cables Blowing through HDPE duct - Only competent with CFOT certified fiber splicer will perform splicing of fiber cables and blowing through HDPE dust.
EHS for Street work awareness should be done to all technicians conducting these activities. Sharp and rough edge of fiber cable may cause injury in-order to avoid it proper
PPE will be on place.

Lay the duct (HDPE duct) - 47km - Laying duct will be done by the casuals who excavated the trenches where the drum middle hole will be inserted to the jerk to help it
rotate while laying the duct. Adequate number of Casual should participate during inserting the drum on jerk and laying duct on trench
Thrust boring / Directional Drilling -993m
Directional drilling machine only to be operated by a competent person.
Pre – survey to be done to ensure that there is no incident from existing infrastructure or existing cables.
Pre – survey to be done only be competent personnel (Site Supervisor) who will scan for existing infrastructure prior
Directional drilling needs to be transported in a safe and healthy manner as per System manual
Section 3: Work sequence

Tasks involved Hazards and risks? Control measures

1. Staff transportation from home to o Vehicle not in a road worthy condition. o Pre-use vehicle inspection
o Driver must observer Driving policy and procedure
site and site back home o Vehicle driver not competent to drive
the vehicle. Driver fatigue. o Driver must possess a Valid driving license

o Driver not medically fit. o Driver must be trained on defensive driving training and
4x4 to drivers (Off road driving)
o Tools and equipment transported not
secured. o Vehicle must be installed with IVMS for Tracking
purposes
o No pre inspections performed on
vehicle to transport employees to o Vehicle must be installed with Camera system as per
Vodacom requirement
site.

o Fit for purpose vehicles not used to o Vehicle maintenances

transport people/tools and o Driver must apply JMP for driving beyond 150km
o Driver must apply for after hour driving if driving time is
equipment. after 18:00 in the evening
o Vehicle used not captured on o Drivers must be declared medical fit for driving
o Driver must observe Vodacom absolute rules during
dashboard driving
o Vehicle must be maintained as per manufacturer
recommendation
2. Transportation of Cables and ducts to site Property damage
Accident/incident o Pre-use vehicle inspection for transportation
vehicle
o Driver must observer Driving policy and
procedure

o Driver must possess a Valid driving license

o Driver must be trained on defensive driving

training and 4x4 to drivers (Off road driving)

o Vehicle must be installed with IVMS for

Tracking purposes

o Vehicle must be installed with Camera system

as per Vodacom requirement

o Vehicle maintenances
o Driver must apply JMP for driving beyond
150km
o Driver must apply for after hour driving if
driving time is after 18:00 in the evening
o Drivers must be declared medical fit for driving
o Driver must observe Vodacom absolute rules
during driving
o Vehicle must be maintained as per
manufacturer recommendation

Work should be well planned by considering the

following

o Lifting and hoisting during material loading

o Roadworthy vehicle
o Journey management plan
o Observing Vodacom absolute rules and traffic
 regulations
o Load must well be secured during
transportation

3. Staff transportation from Dar es Salaam to o Vehicle not in a road worthy condition. o Pre-use vehicle inspection
o Driver must observer Driving policy and
Mara and Simiyu o Vehicle driver not competent procedure
to drive the vehicle. Driver
o Driver must possess a Valid driving license
fatigue.
o Driver must be trained on defensive driving
o Driver not medically fit.
training and 4x4 to drivers (Off road driving)
o Tools and equipment
o Vehicle must be installed with IVMS for
transported not secured. Tracking purposes
o No pre inspections performed
o Vehicle must be installed with Camera system
on vehicle to transport as per Vodacom requirement
employees to site.

o Fit for purpose vehicles not o Vehicle maintenances

o Driver must apply JMP for driving beyond
used to transport people/tools 150km
and equipment. o Driver must apply for after hour driving if
driving time is after 18:00 in the evening
o Vehicle used not captured on o Drivers must be declared medical fit for driving
dashboard o Driver must observe Vodacom absolute rules
during driving
o Vehicle must be maintained as per
 manufacturer recommendation

4. Excavation (Trenching and backfilling) o Permanent Disability o Supervisor must apply for Permit to work
o Damage of Underground pipes. (PTW) before start of work
o Personal injury o Supervisor must inspect trenching tools before
o Fatality starting the trenching
o Team must conduct field level risk assessment
and tools box talk before start of work
o Must have permit from respective Authority

o Safe Drinking water must be at site always.

o Basic PPE Must be worn always (i.e. Safety

boot, Hard hat, reflector)

o Supervisor must be at the site all the time to

make sure maximum supervision

o The team must observe Vodacom absolute rule

(Street work)

o The site must be barricaded (Using Nets and

warning tapes)

o The team must deploy road safety signs

o Supervisor must scan for underground utilities

 o Team must excavate pilot holes before
trenching start
o Team must use none conductive Ladder to
access the trenches
o Supervisor must inspect ladder before using

5. Working with Hydraulic breaker (Digger) o Several injuries Work should be well planned
o Fatal Area should be scanned for all underground services,
o Hand injury identified and mapped.
o dust Use of the proper PPE such as
o Protective helmet
o Hearing protection
o Impact resistant eye protection with side
protection
o Respiratory protection when appropriate
o Protective gloves
o Proper protective boots
o Appropriate work overall or similar clothing
(not loose-fitting) that covers your arms and
legs.
6. Working near power line o Fatality, o Following work plan
o Permanent o The team working should be inducted on Risks
o Disability and safe distance from the power line
o Medical fitness for guys working at Aerial fiber
o Use of proper ladders (Fiber materials ladder)
o Adhere to separation distances minimum:
o On low voltage poles fiber must be a minimum
1.25 m under the lowest electrical conductor
o On medium voltage poles fiber must be a
minimum 1.75 m under the lowest electrical
conductor
o Use of Appropriate insulated tools
o Use of Voltage proximity detector (if work is
near by power lines)
o Request Permission from Tanesco and Ralways
Authority
o Consider proximity distance from railways line
7. Working near Buried Service o Fatality, Permanent o team mus conduct field level risk assessment
and toolbox talk
o Disability, Property o Supervisor must inspect tools and make sure
all tools are none conducted
o damage o Scanning underground services
o Consult all service owners like Power company,
Telecom service providers, Water and Sewage
system service providers for the
mapping/demarcation and letter of
authorization to allow digging near their
service

o Using Proper PPE during

o Medical fitness for all workers

o Must have permit from respective Authority
 8. Traffic management o TMP to be adhered
o High speeding vehicles
o All team members to wear required high visibility
o No flag person appointed /
reflector clothing
managing traffic management
o Flag personnel appointment to be done.
o Incorrect traffic management o Ensure that casuals are monitored and to ensure
signage that inspection of sites are conducted

o Cyclists, runners & children

playing

9. Cable Splicing Eyes effects and Cancer o Using Proper PPE(Apron, gloves, googles)
o Make sure Competent person is used during
splicing
o Field leve risk assessment and toolbox talk
o Make sure the area has enough light
o Considering housekeeping ( The area around
splicing and pieces of Fiber cable to be put into a
transparent dustbin)

10. Cable blowing o Minor to severe injuries o Inspecting the compressor before use if there is
any air leakage
o Fatalities o Avoid direct contact with Compressed air
o The Compressor should not be covered as it’s a
generator need air in and out circulation
11. Street works Open holes o Streets works HSE awareness.
o Public awareness Signage.
Pedestrians
o Barricading the working area.

[Link], loading and offloading Falling of object/machine o Lifting plan to be in place

o Pre load testing
Personal injury
o Competent operator
o Risk assessment and tool box talk
 o Ensuring all teams are medically fit
o Inspection of lifting equipment
o Emergency contact number

13. Casual Labors Personal injury o Medical assessment

o Work Induction
Fatality
o Provision of Site welfare such as (Drinking water,
Washing water, Mobile toilets, Tent)
o Field level risk assessment & toolbox talk
o PPE
o
14. Bush clearing  Bees and snakes o Awareness of snake and bees
o First aider to be available at site and first aid kit
 Attacked by insects and
o Risk assessment
animals o Toolbox talk
o PPE usage such as gumboot,
safety,boot,reflector,gloves
o Tools inspection
o First aider to be available at site and first aid kit
o Emergency contact number
o
15. Bridge Attachment  Bees and snakes o Site barricading
o Traffic management control
 Personal injury
o Safety sign
o Risk assessment and toolbox talk
o Close supervision
o Emergency contact number
o
16. Pavement & Tiles  Dust o Scanning underground existing utilities by CAT4
o Tools inspection
 Personal injury
o Tools box talking &field level risk assessment
o Medical fitness

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 o Safety net barricading
o H&S induction
o Competent operator
o Casual labors hiring process
o First aider to available at site
o Emergency contact number
o
[Link] breaking  Dust o Scanning underground existing utilities by CAT4
o Tools inspection
 Personal injury
o Tools box talking &field level risk assessment
o Medical fitness
o Safety net barricading
o H&S induction
o Competent operator
o Casual labors hiring process
o First aider to available at site
o Emergency contact number
o
18. Swamp Area/working with water bodies Drowning, o Scanning underground existing utilities by CAT4
Overturning of mobile plant/equipment into o Tools inspection
water and collapse in confined spaces o Tools box talking &field level risk assessment
(manholes and hand holes)
o Medical fitness
Slips and trips at the water’s edge o Safety net barricading
Unstable banks and unmarked edges o H&S induction
Use of electrical equipment around water, o Casual labors hiring process
leading to electric shock o First aider to available at site
Contact with contaminated water o First aid kit to be available at site
Exposure to various Bacteria or worms o Emergency contact number
 o PPE usage all the times
o HSE personnel to be available at site
o Checking water depth and safe to work
o

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 19. Hard rock areas  Personal injury o Scanning underground existing utilities by CAT4
o Tools inspection
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o Tools box talking &field level risk assessment
o Medical fitness
o Safety net barricading
o H&S induction
o Casual labors hiring process
o First aider to available at site
o First aid kit to be available at site
o Emergency contact number
o PPE usage all the times
o HSE personnel to be available at site
o Snakes and bees awareness
o
[Link] with Ladders Trip and Fall o Use of non-conductive ladders
o Pre inspection of ladders
o Store ladder in hygienic condition
o Ladder use training induction

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Section 4: Team To be involved
Training (Street Work Safety, FOA, first aider, risk
s/n Name Tittle
assessment, HSE induction Vodacom Absolute
Rules)
1. Akida Jumbe Project Manager/FOA Yes
2. Lugano Ulindula HSE Manager Yes
3. Ramadhani Kassim Assistant Project Yes
manager/driver/FOA/ Risk assessor
4. Muksin Nayopa Site Supervisor/FOA/ Risk assessor Yes
5. Abdillah Ally Site Supervisor/FOA/Risk assessor Yes
6. Yusuf Nyuki Driver Yes
7. Audax Kanyaburugo Site Supervisor/FOA/ Risk assessor Yes
8. Zawadiely Mkusu Crane operator /Driver/First aider Yes
9. Rajabu Bakari Rajabu Civil Technician Yes
10. Joseph Ayubu Sige Field HSE officer Yes
11. Hassan S Kitale Driver/First aider Yes

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 Section 5: equipment’s and Tools involved

s/n Name Inspection/Checks to be done

1
Hand tools (Hoe, Spade, Pickaxe, Axe and Bush knife) Daily
2 Splicing Machine Daily
3 Thrust boring Machine Daly
4 Blowing Machine Daly
5. Vehicle Daily
6 Compaction Machine Daily
7 Barricading Nets Daily

8 Traffic Management Signs Daily

9 Hand Washing Facilities Daily
10 Ladders Daily

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 Section 6: Basic Personal Protective equipment’s
1 Reflective jacket
2 Safety Boots/Gum boots
3 Masks
4 Safety Google
5 Hard Hat
6 Ear plug
7 Hand Gloves

Section 7: Vehicles
S/N Registration Make IVMS CAMERA
1. T 773 CND Hilux Yes Yes
2. T845DKZ MITSUBISHI FUSO Yes yes
3. T473 DPU Canter
Yes yes

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