Equipment Loading & Offloading – Safe Procedure
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGE
1 PURPOSE & SCOPE 2
2 PRE-REQUISITES AND INITIAL CONDITIONS 2
3 STAFF INVOLVED IN OPERATION 3
4 LOAD ANALYSIS 3
5 WORK PROCEDURE 3
6 SITE PREPARATION 5
EQUIPMENT OFFLOADING
7 7
8 SAFETY 8
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1. PURPOSE & SCOPE
It is the aim of this Method Statement to define and describe the equipment
loading/offloading and safe handling procedures. It shall be the responsibility of the
Lifting Engineer on site to commit to this method statement approved by the client.
The method Statement and drawings will be made available to all employees and any
other persons directly involved with the operations. Checking the delivered
equipment/ancillaries and assuring that they are in a good condition prior to
installation. Carry out equipment positioning/installation in accordance with the ‘For
Construction’ drawings and related documents. Clearing any required changes or
deviations from ‘For Construction’ PDP with PEG. Coordination and supervision of
all subcontractors and site labour. Installation of new, and testing of existing earthing
systems, Erecting exhaust stacks. Installation of LV cabling and ladder racking.
Installation of HV cabling, ladder racking and any required trench work.
Installation and connection site LV auxiliary power supply. Mounting of control
room equipment, monitoring panels, SCADA panels, ESD panels, auto fuel alarm
panels. Organizing delivery of commissioning fuel if required.
Initial start-up of generators, including fuelling, coolant and oil level checks,
charging / replacement of defective starting batteries and drying out run.
2. PRE-REQUISITES AND INITIAL CONDITIONS
Clear areas on job site to access the crane and trailers for safe clear operation,
provide hard standing for crane accordingly safe working condition. All COG (center
of gravity) information is to be specified prior to any mobilization of equipment.
All equipment within this procedure to have current certification by a third party at
the time of erection and color tagged to indicate correlation. At site the Lifting
Engineer, Lifting Superintendent, and client representative will inspect the
equipment.
All personnel will have documentary evidence of competence to do the work and
operate any machinery that they will be using. Prior to commencement of work,
work areas and exclusion zone will be set up and demarcated using hazard bunting
tape.
Clear area for working to be afforded at all times. Ensure the Ground to be able to
withstand the loadings imposed during this operation
Method Statement to be read in conjunction with the attached Documentation. As
rigging gear is sent to the crane for use, the Heavy Lift Supervisor will inspect each
item and if acceptable will be used for the lift intended.
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3. STAFF INVOLVED IN OPERATION:
During lifting operations, there are various individuals with specific responsibilities.
The following is a breakdown of personnel that will be directly involved in the
lifting activities and does not take into account other site management personnel:
Heavy Lift Engineer (HLE): In Charge of all HL activities. Responsible for the
work procedure, method of statement preparation, & coordination
Lifting Superintendent (LS): Heavy Lift Supervisor, assisting Lifting Engineer and
Responsible during all activities to perform a safe lifting operation on site.
Crane Operators (MLC): Responsible for the safe operation of the Crane and will
be in direct contact with the HL supervisor throughout rigging and lifting operations.
Riggers : Report to the HL Supervisor and carry out the manual erection of the
crane, connection and disconnection of all rigging tackles and will be in control of
HL Supervisor.
4. LOAD ANALYSIS:
The load analysis is performed considering the following
Maximum weight of the equipment
Weight of the hook block of the crane
Weight of the rigging tackle (Wire Slings)
Positioning of boom length based on the crane capacity, load, load-chart,
working radius & safety factors
5. WORK PROCEDURE:
Crane to be utilized for the Lifting & Placing of equipment is specified as Follows:
The MLC (Main Lift Crane-‐MLC) will be mobilized as per the relevant Method
Statement that has been submitted prior to operation. Crane will be positioned in a
reverse straight position as per requirement. Crane will be half rigged; a trailer will
then come in position to offload steel mats. Mats will then be placed to the fully
rigged position. Out riggers of the crane to be fully extended on top of 2 m x 2 m
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Steel out rigger mats. Trailers with Counter weight and accessories will then arrive
to proceed with the crane rigging. Once crane is fully extended, relevant safety
checks will be carried out and rectifies before lifting commences. Following the
rigging of the crane, a function test will be carried out on the crane. This test will
involve the checking to ensure that all main functions of the crane operating
properly.
On the day that the lift will take place there will be a ‘pre-‐lift’ meeting that will
review the following items:
Procedure, requirements and details specified in the work plans and drawings.
Review of safety items such as weather concerns, plant activity, escape routes,
Contingency plans, locations of fire-‐fighting and personal safety equipment etc.
Weather forecasts will be obtained prior to the lift. If the forecasts, in Conjunction
with the actual wind speed-‐readings taken on the crane wind speed
Indicators do not give a sufficient window of suitable weather then the test / lift
Program will be reassessed.
Designate key personnel, such as signalmen, tagline handlers etc.
Complete and sign off all appropriate checklist and Safety permits.
Obtain permit to work.
Check the placement of all banners and barricades that define the safety boundaries
of the work areas.
Discuss and give due consideration to any additional appropriate steps that any
participant feels is necessary to perform a safe and timely operation.
Equipment will arrive on to job site on trailer in a horizontal position
The installation team shall follow Altaaqa's Best Operating Procedures at all times
during the installation.
All electrical installations will be carried out by Altaaqa Certified Level-2 Electrician
(E2) with minimum of AAP2 authorization.
All mechanical installations will be carried out by Altaaqa Certified Level-2
Mechanic (M2)
All personnel must wear appropriate PPE during the project installation.
Installation team should always work safely and should always keep the site tidy.
The installation team shall be responsible for the following task:
Checking the delivered equipment/ancillaries and assuring that they are in a good
condition prior to installation.
Carry out equipment positioning/installation in accordance with the ‘For
Construction’ drawings and related documents.
Clearing any required changes or deviations from ‘For Construction’ PDP with PEG.
Coordination and supervision of all subcontractors and site labour.
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Installation of new, and testing of existing earthing systems.
Erecting exhaust stacks.
Installation of LV cabling and ladder racking.
Installation of HV cabling, ladder racking and any required trench work.
Installation and connection site LV auxiliary power supply.
Mounting of control room equipment, monitoring panels, SCADA panels, ESD
panels, auto fuel alarm panels.
Organizing delivery of commissioning fuel if required.
Initial start up of generators, including fuelling, coolant and oil level checks,
charging / replacement of defective starting batteries and drying out run.
6. SITE PREPARATION:
The objective of site work design is to provide an easily accessible, dry, safe,
maintenance-free area for the installation and operation of the Altaaqa Power
Package equipment.
Where lay down area is not suitable for equipment installation, it is the Client or
Altaaqa responsibility to nominate a civil contractor to ensure that the lay down area
will conform to Altaaqa specifications.
Site Clearing
All area shown on the SLO drawing shall be cleared of all structures and
obstructions.
All trees, shrubs, vegetation and other landscape features specifically designated by
the Client for preservation shall be carefully protected from damage during site
preparation and equipment installation.
Holes remaining after removal of all obstruction, objectionable materials, trees,
stumps, shall be backfilled with approved material, compacted and restored to
approximately its original contours by bulldozing or by other method.
Site Grading
The scope of work covered on this section shall be removal of top soil, cutting,
grading, filling, rough contouring and compacting materials as required to
established 1-2 % slope sub-grade elevation of the site as shown on Fig. 3.1.
Removal of top soil will depend on the extent available or required as directed by a
Civil Engineer.
When the natural grade of the proposed site is essentially flat, it may be necessary to
bring fill material to improve the drainage condition of the lay down area.
The fill material should consist of a satisfactory soil free from sods, stump, roots,
large rocks or other perishable matters. The amount of fill material shall vary from
300mm to 600mm thickness or as necessary to meet the desired sub-grade elevation.
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Adequate compaction during placement of the fill is necessary to develop the
required soil bearing capacity. All fill areas should be compacted in 200mm (8 inch)
layers to 95 percent Maximum Dry Density.
Aggregate Base Course
The aggregate base course material shall be of Type A, Grade 2 produced from
oversized quarried aggregate, sized by crushing, and produced from naturally
occurring single source. The material shall meet the following requirement for
gradation.
Requirements for Gradation of Aggregates:
Percentage by weight passing sieves
Sieve Designation
(Square opening) A B C
2” maximum 2” maximum 2” maximum
2 inch 100 --- ---
1 ½ inch --- 100 ---
1 inch 55-85 70-95 100
¾ inch 50-80 55-85 70-100
No. 4 30-60 30-60 35-65
No. 40 10-30 10-30 15-30
No. 200 5-8 5-8 5-8
The material passing the No.40 sieve shall be known as “Soil Binder” and shall meet
the following requirement when tested in accordance with the standard laboratory
procedures.
Liquid limit shall not exceed 40
Plasticity index range shall be 6-12
The base material shall be spread uniformly and shaped the same day as delivered. In
the event inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances render this
impractical, the material shall be shaped as soon as practical.
Prior to compacting, the aggregate base material shall be bladed and shaped while
maintaining 1-2% slope.
The aggregate base shall be sprinkled as required and compacted to the extent
necessary to provide not less than 95% MDD. Compaction method for larger site
shall first be graded by competent use of a motor grader, and then compacted by use
of a flat-wheel roller or pneumatic tire-roller.
Gravel Layer Finish
Prior on applying gravel layer finish, it is ideal that all equipment is already in place
to provide a level and stable positioning of plastic block platforms and container
stands.
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Gravel surfacing material should be of 20mm to 25mm grade sprinkled evenly over
the entire yard and extending 1 meter beyond perimeter fence. Layer thickness
should not be less than 75mm.
7. EQUIPMENT OFFLOADING
The following section shall be read in conjunction with the following references;
CRANES (Overhead, Gantry and Mobile)
Chains, Slings and Other Lifting Equipment
Rigging
Forklifts
Working at Heights
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Objective
This section covers how equipment should be attached, lifted, maneuvered, and
Positioned at site in a safe and efficient manner.
Equipment offloading must be carried out under the supervision of a competent person.
Lifting equipment operator must be competent enough to undertake the task and use the lifting
equipment required.
All lifting and handling equipment must be suitably rated for applicable weights.
During all lifting and handling operations the weights shown on table 6.1. must be considered.
Nobody must stand underneath any suspended container/equipment while lifting is taking place.
It should be ensured during lifting or maneuvering to have a correct length of strop/wire rope in
order to ensure a level lift.
Company approved safety harness shall be used while working on top of the containers.
Appropriate rope guides shall be used while containers are being lifted from trucks.
Hand Signals described on BOP20 should be visible always on control room wall for staff to
familiarise with required signals.
Equipment Positioning
Ensure that all equipment is installed on a flat and levelled surface capable of withstanding the
full operating load. Ensure that all equipment is positioned securely on their respective plastic
blocks / container stand.
Ensure that plastic blocks, container stand, pipe supports are placed on the compacted and
smooth surface of the aggregate base course material and not on the top of the gravel surface.
See fig. 3.1 on section 3.
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Generator sets, transformers and switchgear should allow sufficient space all round to allow
effective air circulation and to permit safe access during maintenance task. Fig. 6.1 and 6.2
shows the recommended spacing for 20 foot and 40 foot Power Modules, respectively. Note that
the array of modules should be oriented 45 degrees from the prevailing wind.
Ensure uniform spacing and alignment of equipment. This should be done by using pre-
positioned guide strings, painted marks, or pegs.
All equipment installed at site should be marked with identification labels as per PDP.
Power Module Loading / Unloading
Unless the power module is to be permanently stored on an undercarriage, it will be lifted by a
crane hoist in order to move it from one position to another. Often times, two smaller cranes are
more readily available and economical than one large crane. The recommended minimum hook
height for a two crane operation is. If a single crane is to be used, shows the recommended hook
heights when lifting a power module to prevent container damage.
Fig. 6.3. Two Crane Operation Fig. 6.4. Single Crane Operation
8. SAFETY EQUIPMENT
PPE’S ENSURED AT ALL TIMES AT SITE:
Safety helmets
Reflective Jacket
Safety shoes
SAFETY gloves
Safety glasses
Coveralls
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