HV Cable Termination Proton Power Pty Ltd | 11-15 Cooper Ave; Kenwick, WA, 6107

Standard Work Method Statement ABN 24 616 665 493 | WA EC012776

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1. Task Details
Description High Voltage Cable Termination Created by
Qualifications / Licences Required Electrical License, HV cable terminating ticket and deemed competent by Proton Power. Signature
Principle Contractor Name/Location Approved by Project Manager
Permits Required Hot Work Permit, EAP, Overall Work Permit SWMS Number Approval Date 14/11/2018
Applicable Legislation, Standards and Codes of Practice Occupational Health and Safety Act 1984, AS3000:2007 and other relevant legislation.
2. Potential Hazards associated with the Task

CATEGORY HAZARD CATEGORY HAZARD CATEGORY HAZARD

1. Working at Heights  Ladders 5. Pressure  Competitive pressures 10. Workplace  Asbestos
 Lifting equipment, scissors / EWP  Compressed gases / air  Confined space / void space
 Scaffolding  Fluid  Falling objects
 Stairs / Platforms  High pressure steam  General access
 Working at height  Hydraulic  Housekeeping
 Working above others  Water  Illumination / lighting
 Multiple work requiring EWP’s   Noise, i.e. exposure / nuisance

2. Working with Electricity  Static electricity / induction 6. Human Factors  Rushing  Poor ventilation
 Substations / Switch rooms  Complacency  Protrusions
 Underground cables  Fatigue  Restricted visibility
 Contact with electrical equipment  Unclear work direction  Restricted work area
 Electrical Cables  Stress / anxiety / frustration  Slip and trip hazards
 High Voltage equipment  Lack of knowledge  Unauthorised personnel
 Overhead cables  Poor communications  Unlabeled controls
 Non-compliant earths, e.g. tagged / tested  Negative attitudes  Vibration
3. Radiation  Infra-red 7. Using Mobile Plant  Traffic / pedestrian interaction / collision  Wet / slippery
 Microwaves  Uneven terrain  Wind / storm activity
 Ultraviolet light, i.e., sun  Unlicensed / untrained operators  Fog / mist / smoke
 X-ray  Vehicle instability  Working in isolation
 Laser  Vehicle access  Dust / particulates
4. Mechanical  Abrasive blasting / grinding 8. Manual Handling (ergonomic)  Awkward / unbalanced load 11. Chemical  Chemicals / reagents
 Auto-start equipment  High / low reach  Fumes / vapour / mist, SF6 etc.
 Conveyors  High force / heavy loads  Flammable gasses
 Equipment failure  Over exertion / fatigue  Handling flammable materials
 Hand and power tool  Poor design / layout / surface  Hazardous chemical exposure
 Impact and crushing areas  Repetitive movements  Solid chemical
 Pinch / cutting points   Splashes / burns
 Residual / stored energy   Spills to ground or work area
 Uncontrolled movement 9. Environment  Air contamination 12. Thermal  Cold – ambient temperature
 Unguarded moving parts  Soil contamination  Heat – ambient temperature
 Welding or cutting  Storm water contamination  Hot materials / fluids
 Crimping / connecting  Waste i.e., effluent / hazardous  Hot surfaces
  Solid waste  UV exposure

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 HV Cable Termination Proton Power Pty Ltd | 11-15 Cooper Ave; Kenwick, WA, 6107
Standard Work Method Statement ABN 24 616 665 493 | WA EC012776

3. Risk Assessment
a. Risk Matrix

I II III IV V Hazard Risk Assessment

A 11 16 20 23 25 Rating 18-25 – Extreme Risk

B 7 12 17 21 24 Rating 10 – 17 – High Risk

C 4 8 13 18 22 Rating 6-9 – Moderate Risk

D 2 5 9 14 19 Rating 1-5 – Low Risk

E 1 3 6 10 15

b. Risk Criteria
Rating Score Criteria
Catastrophic 5 • Client or External Agency instigates an enquiry / legal action.
• Significant damage to Company reputation.
• Legal action involving criminal charges or civil suits with possible fines and costs.
• Deaths and severe injuries.
• Severe environmental damage.
• Long term cessation of core activities (months).
• Financial loss that is not covered by insurance (≥ $500,000).
Major 4 • Widespread negative media coverage.
• Legal action involving criminal charges and / or civil suits with possible fines and costs.
• Death and severe injuries.
• Short term cessation of core activities (weeks).
• Financial loss that is not covered by insurance (≤ $250,000).
Moderate 3 • Unfavourable media coverage.
• Injuries requiring off worksite medical treatment.
• Significant disruption of core activities (days).
• Financial loss not covered by insurance (≤ $50,000).
Minor 2 • Limited unfavourable media coverage.
• First aid injuries.
• Short term disruption to core activities (days).
• Financial loss not covered by insurance (≤ $10,000).
Insignificant 1 • Unlikely to have an impact on Company image.
• Minor injuries and minimal impact on operations.
• Minimal financial loss.

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Standard Work Method Statement ABN 24 616 665 493 | WA EC012776

c. Likelihood Criteria
Rating Score Description
Common or frequent occurrence A High likelihood of risk event happening several times within the next year.

Is known to occur or it has happened B Is known to occur or has happened.

Could occur or I have heard of it happening C Could occur or I have heard of it happening.

Not likely to occur D Not likely to occur.

Practically impossible E Practically impossible.

The Risk Assessment for the purpose of this Safe Work Method Statement is job specific only. All tasks should have a completed JSEA and associated Risk Assessment that
is site specific which considers the specific working conditions and environment for the job.
4. SWMS
Job Steps Hazards Initial Risk Control Measure Controlled Responsible
(in logical sequence) (for each Job Step) Rating (eliminates or minimises risk of injury) Risk Rating Person(s)
PRE PLAN
1. Staff skilled, trained and • Incorrect completion of job Extreme • Task assigned to experienced and competent staff Low PP Supervisor
competent • Potential exposure to electricity (19) (2)
• Ensure staff are trained, have appropriate competencies and valid PP Personnel
• Lack of competency to cause potential injury / death licenses

2. Plan work and site access • Ongoing site construction / conditions High • Have all inductions completed and up to date? Moderate PP Supervisor
• Access restrictions (17) (9)
• Plan to access site when conditions suit the task PP Personnel
• Other work groups

3. Weather conditions at workplace • Adverse weather (sun, rain, wind, lightning): injury, Moderate • Check with Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) for weather conditions Low PP Supervisor
harm (7) (2) PP Personnel

4. PPE / PPC requirements • Inappropriate PPE / PPC: shock, burns, injury Extreme • Confirm staff has required safety clothing and equipment Moderate PP Supervisor
inspection and testing (21) (9)
• Ensure that gloves, hats, tools and equipment are within functional date PP Personnel
cycle (if required)

5. Inspect / check tools and • Damaged or faulty tools and equipment: shock, Extreme • Ensure test and inspection tags are current – retest and retag as Moderate PP Supervisor
equipment check for valid test date burns, injury (21) required (9) PP Personnel
/ tagging of tools and electrical • Faulty or out of test date PPE / tools / equipment: • Inspection of all equipment prior to packing / use
equipment shock, burns, injury Faulty or out of test date PPE /
tools / equipment: shock, burns, injury
6. Fitness for work issues • Fatigue: injury, harm Moderate • Comply with fatigue, drug and alcohol Policies Low PP Supervisor
(9) (2)
• Dehydration • Plan to take breaks and keep well hydrated PP Personnel
• Employee under influence of drugs / alcohol

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 HV Cable Termination Proton Power Pty Ltd | 11-15 Cooper Ave; Kenwick, WA, 6107
Standard Work Method Statement ABN 24 616 665 493 | WA EC012776

Job Steps Hazards Initial Risk Control Measure Controlled Responsible

(in logical sequence) (for each Job Step) Rating (eliminates or minimises risk of injury) Risk Rating Person(s)
7. Prestart checks to vehicles and • Unroadworthy or incorrectly set up vehicle / trailer High • Inspect / check vehicles and trailer for road worthiness Low PP Supervisor
trailer (if required) combination: injury (18) (5)
• Vehicle pre-starts PP Personnel

8. Secure loads • Climbing / loading vehicles / trailer: strain, sprain, Moderate • Ensure vehicle and trailer are correctly loaded and load secured, using Low PP Supervisor
injury. (9) tie down straps (5) PP Personnel
• Incorrect load distribution: injury
• Maintain 3 x points of contact when climbing
• Manual handling / heavy objects: strain, sprain,
injury • Use mechanical aids to shift / lift heavy objects

9. Driving to workplace • Obtain Driving Permit for driving on site (if required) High • Complete site driving induction Low PP Supervisor
• Driving long distances: fatigue, injury (18) (5)
• Share the driving (where possible) to avoid fatigue PP Personnel
• Weather and road conditions: injury
• Vehicles, animals and pedestrians: injury • Drive to suit road and weather conditions
• Accident / breakdown / stranded at remote location: • Follow road regulations and keep within speed limits
injury, harm • Notify formal leader / office of daily work plan
• Carry an emergency beacon or sat phone if traveling out of mobile
phone / radio range
SITE PREPARATION

1. Workplace / task risk assessment • Failure to wear correct PPE High • Ensure correct PPE is worn at the workplace Low PP Supervisor
and walkthrough (JSEA, take 5), • Unfit for work (18) • Avoid working outdoors during extremes of weather (5) PP Personnel
include all staff
• Safe access and egress • Unclear instructions, job location and • Comply with the Fatigue Management Policy
communications • Comply with the Drug and Alcohol Policy
• Emergency procedures
• Lack of skills or knowledge • Apply body fit principles
• Training and competency
• Safe use of equipment • Client responsible person to sign and confirm JSEA
PP / Client communication
2. Cable isolation and earthing • Working on / near live secondary apparatus: shock, Extreme • Identify and Isolate apparatus and cables, apply personal locks and Moderate PP Supervisor
burns (21) tags and sign onto Access Permits (9) PP Personnel
• Flashover

3. Acquire Access Permits Extreme • Regular Client / PP communication Moderate PP Supervisor

• HV Access Permits • Lack of communication (21)
• Double checking of Work Permit vs. work area (9) PP Personnel
• Overall Work Permits • Working on wrong equipment • Contact other work crews to let them know other works are about to
• Confined Space • Other work groups commence in their area
Hot Work Permit • Lack of experienced personnel • Ensure correct supervision levels for task at hand and professional
approach
• Complacency
4. Apply site specific controls (as • Inappropriate tagging of area High • Danger Tape Low PP Supervisor
Identified in the risk assessment) (18) (5)
• Unavailable methods of communication • Caution Tape PP Personnel
• Potential heights • Radio Communications
• Drop areas • Clean area as identified via risk assessment
COMMENCE TASK

1. Access work location and Setup • Heavy Lifting High • Correct manual handling techniques Moderate PP Supervisor
up Job • Live Electrical Equipment (13) (6)
• Two man lifts PP Personnel
• Mechanical aids if required
• Get Access Approval from Client

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 HV Cable Termination Proton Power Pty Ltd | 11-15 Cooper Ave; Kenwick, WA, 6107
Standard Work Method Statement ABN 24 616 665 493 | WA EC012776

Job Steps Hazards Initial Risk Control Measure Controlled Responsible

(in logical sequence) (for each Job Step) Rating (eliminates or minimises risk of injury) Risk Rating Person(s)
• Receiving Access Permit to designated Switchboard Cubicle
• Test for dead with Modiwark
• Test Bar is Earthed correctly with multi meter
• Gloves
• Glasses
• Full length PPE
2. Setup Gland Plates for cable entry • Cuts / Lacerations High • Use correct hole punch tool and drill Low PP Supervisor
• Sharp Edges / Pinch Points (13) (5)
• Double Eye Protection when drilling PP Personnel
• Correct PPE - gloves, safety glasses, full length hi vis

3. Installing and Cutting HV Cables • Manual Handling High • Use correct posture Low PP Supervisor
• Sharp Edges / Pinch Points (13) • Use correct tools and gland spanners (5) PP Personnel
• Machine cutting tools • Use 2 man lifts
• Gloves / Glasses
• Full length PPE
• Personnel competent
4. Stripping HV Cables to apply • Sharp Edges (knife). High • Cut resistant gloves/ arm guard Low PP Supervisor
Cable Kits • Flying Objects (13) (5)
• Safety glasses PP Personnel
• Bump cap / hard hat
• Full length PPE
• Use correct cable stripping tool
5. Crimp Lugs onto Cable, Apply • Contamination of internal part of Cable and Cable Moderate • Removal of gloves required due to possible contamination of Cable Low PP Supervisor
Cable Kits to HV Cables and Kit components (8) and Cable components (3) PP Personnel
Shrink Heat Shrink with Gas Torch • Removal of gloves
• Using cleaning wipes and keep area free of dust
• Pinch points using cable crimper
• Open flame / gas torch • Use caution - correct tools, replace gloves when this step-in task is
completed
• Keep hands clear when operating crimper
• Hot Works Permit
• Fire extinguisher
• Fire blanket
• Fire Watch to be posted as per hot work permit and for specific time
after hot works completed
• Removal of all flammable material from the area as required
6. Completion of terminating cables • Wrong Cable Phasing High • Confirm all phasing of Cables is correct prior to completion Moderate PP Supervisor
• Cables bolted up incorrectly (13) (6)
• Visual check of all connections to confirm all tight and torqued correctly PP Personnel
• Cables are clearly Identified
• Rubbish cable off cuts • Clear Cable label applied, and phasing tape applied
• Thorough housekeeping
7. Completed task • Permits not signed off High • Permits signed off and completed Low PP Supervisor
• Locks and personal tags left on (13) (5)
• Locks and personal tags removed PP Personnel
• Tools and equipment left in an unsafe manner
• Tools and equipment packed away

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 HV Cable Termination Proton Power Pty Ltd | 11-15 Cooper Ave; Kenwick, WA, 6107
Standard Work Method Statement ABN 24 616 665 493 | WA EC012776

Job Steps Hazards Initial Risk Control Measure Controlled Responsible

(in logical sequence) (for each Job Step) Rating (eliminates or minimises risk of injury) Risk Rating Person(s)
8. Demobilising from work location • Heavy Lifting High • Correct Manual Handling Techniques Low PP Supervisor
• Panels left open (13) (5)
• Two man lifting PP Personnel
• Doors Left open
• Replace all panels securing with all bolts
• Final review and inspection with Client

5. Consultation and Sign Off

I confirm by my signature below, that I have attended a briefing on the requirements of the attached SWMS and agree to perform the work in the manner detailed in it.

I confirm that copies of the relevant permits, MSDS’s, Isolation Plans, etc have been reviewed.

SWMS Name High Voltage Cable Terminating SWMS No. Revision V1

Name Signature Date Name Signature Date

This SWMS briefing / training was carried out by (responsible person at that location):

Name Signature Date

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