POLE INSTALLATION METHODOLOGY

1.0 PURPOSE

This purpose of this procedure is to ensure concrete pole lifting & erection to provide the safely
installation and as per the design requirement and specification.

2.0 DEFINITION

Supervisor - Authorized crafts man responsible for the supervision of the job.

Crane Operator - Authorized/ certified persons shall be operating during erection poles.

Crane Rigger - Competent person shall be work during erection poles

Sling - A non-metallic sling of minimum suitable length and appropriate SWL for
the weight of the load being lifted.

The Supervisor shall ensure that no persons shall access the work area throughout the work
procedure without first gaining his approval.

Pole erection shall not be carried out using manual gear.

All lifting equipment shall be of an approved type, fit for purpose and be within the current
pole erection.

No pole shall be erected if the pole is damp or wet or during periods of rain.
3.0 TRANSPORTATION & HANDLING

When poles are loaded in more than one layer, timber spacers/bearers are not less than 100mm x
75mm should be placed between each layer, vertically above the bottom row supports. Poles in
the second and subsequent layers must have steel chocks placed at the butt ends of the two
outside poles, with the tips of the poles resting in scalloped timber bearers. When there are two
or more layers, the poles in the second and subsequent layers should alternate in direction, with
the tips above the butts of the preceding layer, to provide the best load sharing between axle.
The completed load of concrete poles should be fastened down using a minimum of four sets of
chains and load binders only. The fastening points should always be over the timber bearers.

All fastening points must have a rubber pad placed between the chains and contact point of the
concrete pole, to prevent the chains damaging the external surface of the poles.

No loads are to be secured with nylon load restraints only. Loads will not be permitted to leave
any Concrete Poles yard unless secured by a minimum of four chains and load binders.

Align
fastening timber bearers Poles must not be secured via joint lugs

Poles of mixed sizes should be arranged to provide the best possible sharing of weight across the
tray of the vehicle. When poles of different diameters are placed in one layer, a short support
bearer in conjunction with packing timbers can be used to support the overlying bearer.

Pole of different diameter require support bearers and timber packing

4.0 UNLOADING

While unloading, it is paramount that the following guidelines are

followed to maintain the integrity of the product and, most
importantly, to ensure the highest level of safety. When unloading, it may be necessary to roll a
pole sideways to gain access for fitting a lifting chain or sling. Before removing the chocks,
ensure that a second set of chocks is in place, to limit the movement of the pole. Until lifting
chains or slings are fitted to a pole and secured, the pole and every other pole remaining on the
truck should be chocked on both sides to prevent accidental side movement.

Before unloading the poles, the vehicle must be positioned with a minimum of cross-fall to
prevent the load from moving. If the transport operator considers the cross-fall too excessive to
allow safe unloading, a more suitable area or positioning of the truck must be sought, at
the discretion of the operator. If a cross-fall cannot be avoided, the pole on the higher side must
be the first pole of each layer to be unloaded. Even when on level ground, always unload the
outer pole first - never take an inner pole. The vehicle must not be moved while any part of the
load is unsecured. If the vehicle is required to move only a short distance and the speed does not
exceed 8 km/h on smooth and level ground, the poles can be secured with a single chain and
chocks on the two outside poles on each layer. When unloading by crane on site, a dual-point lift
using double-legged chain slings must be used. The balance point is marked on the pole or pile
(at approximately 0.4 x length) from the butt of a tapered pole or at the midpoint of a parallel-
sided pile. A chain sling is normally used, but a fabric sling can be used as an alternative.
 Unloading poles with cable sling

5.0 LIFTING FOR THE FINAL PLACEMENT

Slinging and load handling is perhaps the most vital part of any lifting operation. Do not get
involved in any slinging or elevator operations unless you have been adequately trained and
authorized to do so.

Failure to follow this advice could lead to death or injury. A proper risk assessment must be
completed, all slings and equipment must be inspected before use, any faults reported and if
damaged removed from service.

Duties include:

Attaching and detaching the load to and from the base machine

Using the correct lifting accessories in accordance with the lifting plan or procedure

Visually checking the lifting accessories for damage before use

 Initiating and directing the movement of the load by giving the appropriate Signals to place
the load safely

Due to the nature of the work performed by earthmoving plant, often in unstable ground
conditions, it is necessary to consider machine self-recovery (de-bogging) as part of an
operators duties.

Immediately a machine becomes bogged, the operator should:

Stop all drive to the tracks or wheels

Make the machine safe, e.g. if bogged down at an angle, lower attachments towards the high
side

Climb off the machine from the high side

Assess the situation

An operator will worsen the situation by repeatedly driving the machine back and forth until self-
recovery is all but impossible. However, most hydraulically powered machines are capable of
self-recovery, using the attachments as hydraulic jacks. For example, a tracked hydraulic
excavator attachment can he lowered until the track is clear of the ground; the track can then be
packed up with timbers or slewed out of all but the worst situation. If it is necessary to use
another machine to push or tow, it is important that the towing point or the pushing point is
chosen carefully: parts which are likely to be damaged by pushing or pulling must never be used.

Machine recovery can be hazardous and the following basic rules must be observed:

One person only should give instructions (unless an emergency arises)

All persons must be kept well clear of tow ropes our winch ropes under load

The recovery vehicle should have a cab to protect the driver from the whiplash of a broken
rope
 The load carrying capacity of any chain or wire rope used for towing must he carefully
assessed

Chains or ropes used for towing must not subsequently be used for lifting operations

A check must be made that all recovery equipment is correctly applied before attempting the
recovery

Tools, not hands, should he used to clear any obstruction

For concrete poles, such as the power distribution ranges, the quickest and easiest method of
lifting the pole for installation is by using a choke chain or sling. This can be achieved by
wrapping a chain or sling around the pole at least 600mm from the tip of the pole. Most power
distribution and lighting poles include a through-tube in this area that can be used to secure a bolt
above the chain or sling to prevent slip.

6.0 INSTALLATION METHOD

Excavation

Concrete poles can be installed using direct embedment methods. The most economical method
of installation will depend on the sub-soil conditions, access to site for plant and equipment and
the design criteria applicable to the pole.

A hole for the concrete poles is augured to the required depth. Nominal setting depths for power
poles, Nominal setting depths quoted are based on a standard set of soil strength parameters and
hole diameters. Care should be taken to determine whether the site conditions meet the minimum
requirements applicable to the specified embedment depth.
 Excavate by Auger

The auger size should allow sufficient room to either adequately place and ram solid the backfill,
or pour and vibrate the concrete backfill. As a rule of thumb, the hole diameter should be a
minimum of the pole butt diameter plus 200mm, rounded up to the nearest standard auger
diameter (typically in increments of 150mm, i.e. 300, 450, 600, 750, 900, 1050, 1200, 1350,
1500, etc.).

Work near overhead or underground essential services

We will ensure, where reasonably practical, that that no-one comes within an unsafe distance of
an overhead or underground power line.
If maintaining a safe distance is not reasonably practical, we will:
assess the risk associated with the proposed work
implement control measures consistent with the risk assessment
contact and consult with the OGT Management.

For excavation work near underground essential services:

take all reasonable steps to obtain current underground essential services information before
directing or allowing the excavation work to start
provide this information to any person engaged to carry out the excavation work
consider this information when carrying out, directing, or allowing the carrying out of the
excavation work
ensure this information is available for inspection.

Installation
Pole Erection by mobile crane Back Filling with sand

Back Filling with concrete pole footing

Typically, the cuttings generated from auguring the hole are considered satisfactory backfill
material. It is regarded as good practice to use a sand backfill at the base of the pole and then
pole standing finished and checked concrete backfill at the base of the pole footing.

Be aware of the dangerous of pole standing and stay alert as you could fall into pole standing
and/or over turn machines and into them. People are killed or seriously injured when working in
pole standing. Pole standing work has to be properly planned, managed, supervised and carried
out to prevent accidents.

After fixing the pole in concrete foundation, the pole needs to be supported by external supports
for 48 hours. The poles are ready install electrical instrument after 48 hours.

7.0 SAFETY PRECAUTION

All safety precaution measures shall be strictly adhered so as to avoid injury or endanger to life
of all personal concern.

All the erection team members are instructed and aware of the safety at work. Short courses
and training regarding to safety at work, should be organized by concerned company.

All the team must use enough safety tools and equipment for the safe and secure work i.e.
helmets, shoes, ropes, gloves and glasses etc.

As all the pole members are heavy in weight so their loading, unloading and moving on site
must be done carefully.

First aid is provided for all the team when they get some injuries during the erection work and

First aid box is provided by the company on the sites.

Handling of pole can be risky, so all the teams must use cranes, fork lifter, pulleys and other
tools for the safe work.
 It has to be guided to all the technicians to use their safety tools and they will be told about the
safety at work during all of the erection work.

Some sharp edges of pole structure are a reason for injuries; everyone is advised to use long
sleeve leather gloves etc.

Working area to be barricaded and warning sign to installed

Tool box talk to be carried out before starting any work.