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MS-ELE-001-2026 · Rev.01

1 Scope 2 Responsibilities 3 Equipment 4 Sequence 5 Risk 6 PPE 7 H&S 8 Lifting 9 PTW 10 QC 11 Environment 12 Emergency 13 Comms 14 Training 15 Documents 16 Standards 17 Sign-Off

Approved for Construction

Method Statement · Electrical · North America

MV & LV Switchgear

Medium Voltage and Low Voltage Switchgear Installation — Approved Procedure

✔ Approved for Construction

Document Ref

MS-ELE-001-2026

Revision

Rev.01

Issue Date

25 April 2026

Project / Site

[Project Name]

Client

[Client]

Contractor

[Contractor]

Location

[Location]

Zone / Standard

North America

Status

Approved for Construction

Discipline

Electrical

Amendment History

Rev.	Date	Description	Prepared	Approved
00	[Date]	Initial Issue — For Review	[Name]	[Name]
01	25 Apr 2026	Approved for Construction	[Name]	[Name]

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Scope of Work

This Method Statement defines the approved procedure for Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) switchgear, to be carried out at [Location] by [Contractor] on behalf of [Client].

Inclusions

• Site preparation, survey and setting-out
• Mobilisation of plant, equipment and materials
• Execution of works in accordance with approved drawings and specifications
• Quality inspections and testing at designated hold/witness points
• Demobilisation, site clearance and reinstatement
• Compilation of as-built records and handover documentation

Exclusions

• Civil/structural enabling works (refer to separate Method Statement)
• Commissioning and energisation procedures (refer to Commissioning Plan)
• Supply of materials not listed in approved material submittals

Contract Reference: [Contract No.]  |  Drawing Reference: [Drawing No.]  |  Location: [Location]  |  Zone: North America

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Responsibilities & Key Personnel

The following personnel are assigned responsibility for delivery of this activity. All personnel roles are TBN (To Be Nominated) — names and certification references to be inserted prior to commencement.

Role	Responsibilities
Project Manager	Overall project accountability; resource allocation; client interface; approval of method statement deviations.
Site / Discipline Engineer	Technical supervision; drawing interpretation; quality hold-point sign-off; coordination with commissioning team.
HSE Officer	Daily safety inspections; PTW management; toolbox talk facilitation; incident reporting; PPE compliance enforcement.
Installation Supervisor	Direct crew supervision; work sequence adherence; daily progress reporting; immediate hazard escalation.
Competent Tradesperson	Execution of specialist trade activities; LOTO compliance; testing and inspection support.
QA/QC Inspector	ITP execution; non-conformance identification; material verification; test record compilation.
Lifting Supervisor	Approved lifting plan execution; crane & sling inspections; lift safety coordination.

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Material & Equipment

Plant & Equipment

Item	Specification / Rating	Certification Required	Inspection Frequency
Lifting Equipment	Per approved lifting plan	Annual third-party load cert	Pre-use daily
Power Tools	110V / 240V / battery	PAT test current	Pre-use daily
Torque Wrenches	Calibrated to torque schedule	Annual calibration cert	Before each use
Electrical Test Equipment	Insulation, continuity, earth	NIST/UKAS traceable cal.	Before each use
Portable Earthing Sets	Rated for system voltage	Manufacturer rating cert	Before each use
LOTO Devices & Padlocks	Per applicable LOTO standard	N/A	Visual check before use
Spill Kit / Containment	Capacity ≥ largest fluid vol.	N/A	Monthly

Material Submittals

All materials shall be submitted for engineer approval prior to delivery. Submittals shall include data sheets, test certificates, and manufacturer installation instructions.

Approval Status: All materials to be approved before installation commences.

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Sequence of Operations

The following work steps shall be executed in sequence. No step shall commence until the preceding step is satisfactorily completed and any required hold point signed off.

Step	Action / Work Step	Responsible	QC Check	Safety Control
1	Pre-commencement preparation. Obtain valid PTW. Conduct toolbox talk. Verify site conditions and LOTO applied.	Supervisor / HSE Officer	PTW issued; LOTO verified; site survey complete	Zone barricading; exclusion zone set
2	Mobilise plant and equipment. Inspect and verify all plant certifications and calibrations.	Supervisor / QA Inspector	Equipment certs verified; calibration current	Pre-use inspection records completed
3	Execute preparatory works. Set out, survey, and prepare work area per drawings.	Engineer / Supervisor	Dimensional check; surface inspection	PPE enforced; manual handling controls active
4	Install / execute primary work. Carry out MV and LV switchgear per approved drawings and this method statement.	Competent Tradesperson	Inspection hold point; torque / test records	LOTO active; buddy system
5	Quality inspection & testing. Conduct all specified tests. Record results on ITP.	QA Inspector / Engineer	Signed test records; engineer acceptance	Access controlled during testing
6	Punch list and snagging. Rectify all identified defects.	Engineer / Supervisor	Punch list closed; re-inspection complete	Normal site PPE
7	Final documentation & handover. Compile records; submit to client. Close PTW.	Engineer / QA Inspector	Handover dossier signed; ITP signed off	PTW closed; area left clean & safe

5

Risk Assessment

Risk Rating = Likelihood (L) × Severity (S)  |  1–4 Low  |  5–9 Medium  |  10–25 High

Work Step	Hazard	Who at Risk	L	S	Rating	Control Measures	Residual
Site Prep / LOTO	Inadvertent energisation of live circuits	All workers	2	5	HIGH	Full LOTO per NA standard; verify isolation; PTW issued before work	LOW
Lifting & Positioning	Dropped load — crush / fatality	Workers, public	2	5	HIGH	Approved lift plan; certified crane & slings; exclusion zone; banksman; wind speed limit	LOW
Primary Work Activity	Struck by / trapped by moving plant	Workers	3	3	MED	Toolbox talk; exclusion zones; spotter; hi-vis; PPE enforced	LOW
Electrical Work	Arc flash / electric shock	Electricians	2	5	HIGH	LOTO active; arc-rated PPE per NA; incident energy analysis; buddy system	LOW
Manual Handling	Musculoskeletal injury	Workers	3	2	MED	Mechanical aids; team lift protocol; manual handling training; task rotation	LOW
Working at Height	Fall from height	Workers	2	5	HIGH	Edge protection; PFPE; rescue plan; permit to work at height; buddy system	LOW
Spill / Leak	Environmental damage / slip hazard	Workers, environment	2	3	MED	Drip trays; spill kit on standby; SDS available; no ignition sources; bunded area	LOW
Testing Phase	HV exposure during testing	Electricians	2	5	HIGH	Controlled access; insulated PPE; LOTO; engineer supervision; barriers	LOW

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PPE Requirements Matrix

PPE Item	Applicable Task	Standard / Certification	Status
Safety Helmet (Class E)	All tasks	ANSI Z89.1 / EN 397 / AS/NZS 1801	Mandatory
High-Visibility Vest (Class 2/3)	All tasks	ANSI/ISEA 107 / EN 471	Mandatory
Safety Footwear (EH/SB-rated)	All tasks	ASTM F2413 / EN ISO 20345	Mandatory
Safety Glasses / Goggles	All tasks	ANSI Z87.1 / EN 166	Mandatory
Work Gloves (cut-resistant)	Manual handling	EN 388 / OSHA guidance	Mandatory
Arc-Rated Insulating Gloves	HV electrical work	ASTM D120 / IEC 60903 Class 4	Mandatory
Arc Flash Face Shield (≥40 cal/cm²)	HV electrical work	NFPA 70E / ASTM F2178	Mandatory
Arc-Rated FR Coverall	HV electrical work	NFPA 70E / ASTM F1506	Mandatory
Chemical-Resistant Gloves (nitrile)	Fluid / oil handling	EN 374 / ASTM D6978	Mandatory
Splash Goggles	Fluid / oil handling	ANSI Z87.1	Mandatory
Full Body Harness (PFPE)	Work at height	ANSI Z359 / EN 361	Mandatory
Respiratory Protection (FFP3/N100)	Dusty conditions	EN 149 / NIOSH	Advisory

All PPE shall be inspected before use. Defective PPE shall be removed from service immediately and replaced.

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Health & Safety Controls

Site Safety Rules

• All personnel shall complete a formal site safety induction before commencing any work.
• No work shall commence without a valid, signed Permit to Work.
• Any person identifying an unsafe condition has the authority and obligation to exercise Stop Work Authority immediately.
• Minimum supervision ratio: 1 supervisor per 5 workers for general activities; 1 supervisor per 2 workers for HV/high-risk activities.

LOTO (Lockout / Tagout)

• All energy isolation shall be performed in strict accordance with North America LOTO requirements (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147).
• A unique lock and personal danger tag shall be applied by each worker.
• LOTO records shall be maintained by the HSE Officer throughout the activity.
• No energy source shall be re-established until all workers have removed their locks and confirmed the area is clear.

Electrical Safety

• An incident energy analysis shall be conducted before any work on or near electrical equipment.
• The arc flash boundary and minimum PPE category shall be established and enforced per NFPA 70E:2024.
• No unauthorised personnel shall enter the Limited Approach Boundary of any energised equipment.

Work at Height

• All work at height greater than 1.8m shall require a separate work-at-height permit.
• Edge protection, scaffolding, or PFPE shall be provided and inspected.
• A rescue plan shall be in place before personnel work at height.

Incident Reporting

All incidents, near misses and dangerous occurrences shall be reported to the HSE Officer immediately. Notification to the relevant regulatory authority shall be made within the legally required timescale for North America.

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Lifting Plan Reference

All lifting operations shall be planned and executed in accordance with an approved Lifting & Hoisting Plan, prepared by a competent lifting engineer and approved prior to any lift commencing.

Key Requirements

• All cranes, hoists, and lifting accessories shall hold valid third-party load test certificates and shall be within their inspection date.
• Lifting slings, shackles, and accessories shall be colour-coded, rated, and inspected before each use.
• A Lifting Supervisor (banksman) shall be designated for every lift.
• Exclusion zones shall be established beneath and around all suspended loads. No personnel shall stand or work under a suspended load.
• Wind speed shall be monitored. Lifts shall be suspended if wind speed exceeds the crane manufacturer's limit (typically 32–48 km/h).
• For loads exceeding 1 tonne or where the lift is categorised as complex, an engineered lifting study shall be produced.

Parameter	Detail
Lift Category Assessment	[To be confirmed by Lifting Engineer prior to works]
Crane Capacity Required	[Per approved Lifting Plan]
Lifting Plan Reference No.	[LP-XXX-001]

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Permit to Work Requirements

No high-risk work shall commence without a valid, approved Permit to Work (PTW) issued by the site HSE Officer and accepted by the competent person performing the work.

Permit Types Required

• General Works Permit
• Electrical Isolation Permit (LOTO-backed)
• Hot Work Permit (for any welding, grinding, cutting or open flame work)
• Work at Height Permit (for work >1.8m above ground/floor level)
• Confined Space Entry Permit (for entry into any enclosed or partially enclosed space)
• Excavation Permit (for any ground-breaking or excavation work)

PTW Process

1. Requesting Supervisor submits PTW application to HSE Officer.
2. HSE Officer carries out risk assessment and site inspection.
3. PTW issued with defined scope, duration, controls, and PPE requirements.
4. Performing competent person accepts and signs PTW before work commences.
5. On completion, PTW is closed, signed, and filed by HSE Officer.

All PTWs shall be displayed at the work location for the duration of the activity.

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Quality Control

All quality activities shall be carried out in accordance with the approved Inspection & Test Plan (ITP) referenced: [ITP-QA-ELE-001-2026].

H Hold Points — Written sign-off required

• Pre-commencement: site survey, LOTO verification, material approval
• Primary installation: dimensional check, alignment, torque verification
• Pre-testing: insulation, continuity, and functional checks
• Final: punch list closure and handover dossier acceptance

W Witness Points — Advance notice required

• Intermediate inspections during installation sequence
• Instrumentation and calibration checks

R Review Points — Documentation only

• Material certificates and delivery notes
• Test records and calibration certificates
• As-built mark-ups

Non-Conformance

Any non-conforming work or material shall be identified, tagged, and a Non-Conformance Report (NCR) raised immediately. No non-conforming item shall be incorporated into permanent works without written engineer approval.

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Environmental Controls

All works shall be carried out in compliance with applicable environmental legislation for North America and the project Environmental Management Plan.

Waste Management

• All waste shall be segregated at source: general, hazardous, recyclable, inert.
• Hazardous waste (oils, chemicals, contaminated absorbents) shall be stored in labelled, bunded containers and disposed of by licensed contractor with waste transfer certificates.
• No waste shall be burnt on site.

Spill Prevention & Response

• A spill kit shall be maintained at the work location throughout the activity.
• Drip trays or bunded matting shall be placed beneath all equipment containing oils or chemicals.
• In the event of a spill: stop source, contain with absorbent, report to HSE Officer, complete spill report form.

Dust & Noise Control

• Damping down of unpaved surfaces during dry conditions.
• Material stockpiles to be covered when not in use.
• High-noise activities restricted to permitted working hours per site noise management plan.
• Noise-emitting plant to be fitted with appropriate silencers and maintained.

Protected Areas

No works, storage, or vehicle movements within designated environmentally sensitive areas without written approval.

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Emergency Response Plan

⚠ In the Event of Any Emergency — All Personnel Shall:

1. Stop work immediately.
2. Raise the alarm — shout "STOP WORK" and activate the nearest alarm point.
3. Proceed to the designated assembly point per Site Emergency Plan Drawing No. [EP-001].
4. Account for all personnel using the attendance register.
5. Do not re-enter the work area until authorised by the HSE Officer.

Emergency Contacts

Role	Name	Contact
Site HSE Officer ([Contractor])	TBN	[Phone — 24/7]
Project Manager ([Contractor])	TBN	[Phone — business hrs]
Client Representative ([Client])	TBN	[Phone — business hrs]
Nearest Hospital / A&E	TBN	[Phone — 24/7]
National Emergency Services	North America	999 / 911 / 112 as applicable

First Aid & Fire Response

• Minimum one First Aider on site at all times during working hours.
• First aid kits located at: site office, work area (within 50m of activity).
• AED (defibrillator) location: [To be confirmed by HSE Officer].
• Fire extinguishers to be positioned within 10m of any hot work or ignition source.
• Fire warden designated: [TBN]. Fire assembly point: [Per Site Emergency Plan].

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Communication Plan

Toolbox Talks

• Daily toolbox talk to be conducted by the Installation Supervisor before work commences each day.
• Topics shall cover: daily work scope, hazards, controls, PTW requirements, emergency arrangements.
• Attendance register to be signed by all personnel.
• Weekly HSE toolbox talk on specific safety topic by HSE Officer.

Briefings

• This Method Statement shall be read, understood, and signed by all personnel engaged in the activity before commencement.
• Any change to scope, sequence, or risk shall trigger an immediate re-briefing of affected personnel.

Reporting

• Daily progress report submitted by Supervisor to Project Manager.
• Weekly HSE statistics report submitted by HSE Officer.
• Incidents reported immediately; formal incident report within 24 hours.
• Client progress meetings: as per contract schedule.

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Training & Competency

No person shall carry out work for which they are not competent and qualified.

Role	Minimum Qualification / Certification Required
Project Manager	Degree / HND in relevant discipline; minimum 5 years project management experience.
Site Engineer	Degree in relevant engineering discipline; minimum 3 years relevant site experience.
HSE Officer	NEBOSH / IOSH or equivalent; minimum 3 years HSE experience in construction.
Installation Supervisor	Trade qualification or equivalent; minimum 5 years supervisory experience.
Competent Tradesperson	Recognised trade qualification (electrical, mechanical, civil as applicable); craft certificate.
Lifting Supervisor	Appointed Person / Lift Supervisor qualification per applicable standard.
Rigger / Slinger	Recognised rigging qualification; colour-code inspection competency.
First Aider	Valid First Aid at Work certificate (minimum 3-day course).

Induction Requirements

• All personnel to complete [Contractor] site safety induction before commencing.
• Activity-specific RAMS briefing: all personnel to sign attendance register.
• Visitor induction: mandatory for any site visitor.

Competency Matrix Reference: [CMX-MS-ELE-001-2026] — to be maintained and updated by HSE Officer.

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Drawings & Document Reference

Document Title	Document No.	Revision	Status
Project Specification — MV and LV Switchgear	[SPEC-XXX-001]	Rev.0	AFC
Electrical / Mechanical Drawings	[EL/ME-XXX-001 series]	Rev.0	AFC
General Arrangement Drawing	[GA-XXX-001]	Rev.0	AFC
Single Line Diagram (if electrical)	[SLD-XXX-001]	Rev.0	AFC
Installation Detail Drawings	[ID-XXX-001 series]	Rev.0	AFC
Inspection & Test Plan (ITP)	[ITP-XXX-001]	Rev.0	AFC
Lifting Plan	[LP-XXX-001]	Rev.0	AFC
Emergency Plan Drawing	[EP-001]	Rev.0	Current

All works shall be executed strictly in accordance with the latest approved revision of the above documents. In the event of any conflict between this Method Statement and the drawings or specification, the Engineer shall be notified immediately for clarification before work proceeds.

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References & Applicable Standards

Standard / Code	Title / Description
OSHA 29 CFR 1926	Construction Safety
OSHA 29 CFR 1910	General Industry
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147	Lockout/Tagout
NFPA 70 (NEC) 2023	National Electrical Code
NFPA 70E:2024	Electrical Safety in the Workplace
ANSI Z89.1	Industrial Head Protection
ANSI Z359	Fall Protection Code
CSA Z462	Workplace Electrical Safety (Canada)
ISO 45001:2018	OHS Management Systems

In all cases, the most current edition of each standard shall apply. Where project specifications exceed code minimums, project specifications shall govern.

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Sign-Off & Approval

Prepared By

Name

Designation

Date

Signature

Reviewed By

Name

Designation

Date

Signature

Approved By ([Contractor])

Name

Designation

Date

Signature

Client Acceptance ([Client])

Name

Designation

Date

Signature

This document shall not be modified once approved. Any amendments require re-issue under a new revision number by the Document Controller.