Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for underground cable hauling
- Prepare for given work according to relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards
- Arrange access to site according to required procedure
- Verify cable installation requirements from plan and recognise constraints
- Inform appropriate personnel of existing and potential hazards on worksite
- Obtain information on location of other services from relevant authorities
- Select suitable tools and equipment and protective equipment to meet required industry standards
- Erect barriers according to safety requirements
- Set up cable installation equipment according to manufacturer’s requirements and enterprise guidelines
- Clean debris and obstructions from conduit using suitable safe methods
- Seal cable ends to exclude ingress of foreign matter
- Haul underground cable
- Run hauling feeder through conduit to enable cable hauling following work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements
- Attach cable to hauling feeder according to manufacturer’s specifications
- Employ cable slippers or rollers to ensure no sheath damage when hauling into and out of enclosures
- Lubricate cable and haul evenly at correct tension to reduce risk of cable damage
- Maintain sufficient cable length allowance for jointing
- Seal and secure cable and complete all documentation
- Tag all cables to enable future identification
- Seal cable ends to prevent ingress of foreign material
- Place cable on supports in enclosures to reduce damage to conductors and enable ease of access for maintenance
- Fit over voltage protection devices to all cables with metallic component where required
- Complete reports on installation and design amendments accurately and file promptly according to client requirements
- Reinstate site to identified requirements if required
- Notify client and obtain sign off