1. Cameron’s Cable Demo Procedure

2. Purpose Pre-Planning Cable Removal Procedure
Specific Safety Precautions Unique to all cable demolition’s
Cable Demolition Checklist
Q/A
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3. Purpose:
This procedure is designed to eliminate cutting live electrical cables that could result in a serious injury and/or property damage. Before removing any cables, the following procedures must be reviewed and followed by all craft persons. Note: This procedure is written with the intent that the exposure to personnel shall not exceed 600 VAC.
It is the intent that all cables be removed from the cable tray/rack completely on the ground prior to cutting whenever possible. The following procedure should be reviewed and followed along with a completed Cable Demolition Checklist and maintained on the job site along with the Permit and amended JSA.
The following steps should be followed to ensure the safety of all employees involved in the work of removing the cable from the cable tray.
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4. Pre-Planning:
Job Safety Analysis (JSA) A detailed JSA should be complete prior to performing any work on this procedure and accompany a valid Work Permit.
Isolation of the cable prior to beginning work (i.e. removing from the cable tray/rack and have cable completely on the ground).
Personal Protective Equipment: (PPE) The following PPE shall be worn where applicable when working with any cables VAC OR 0-120VDC.
Hard Hat - Complying with ANSI Z-89
Safety Glasses - ANSI Z-87.1 safety glasses with rigid side shields
Face Shield - must be worn to prevent injury to the face
Gloves - Must be worn and must be rated at the potential voltage or above
Flash suit / Fire Retardant Clothing (FRC) or equivalent
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5. Pre-Planning (continued):
Crew mix - the skill level and roles and responsibilities should be outlined prior to beginning the work (i.e., preparer, cutter, verifier/competent person, etc.)
Training - All craft persons involved with this procedure must be trained prior to performing the work and training must be re-visited when roles and responsibilities change.
Competent Person(s) - Must be capable of understanding all aspects of the procedure, testing equipment, potential hazards of the work, and has the authority of halting all aspects of the work until he/she is certain it is safe to proceed. The competent person shall have completed Electrical Safe Work Practices Training.
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6. Pre-Planning (continued):
Test equipment - The test equipment that will be utilized shall be in conformance with the requirements set forth by the manufacturer or NEC, with the appropriate certification papers with the equipment.
Lock-out/Tag-out Procedure Follow established lock-out/Tag-out procedures. Ensure testing is performed in accordance with company policies (all required PPE, and safety procedures). Verify that the power source is de-energized and locked properly. Using a voltage meter, perform Phase-to-Ground and Phase-to-Phase measurements on all conductors.
Positive Identification After each verification that cable is de-energized (using the approved test equipment), personnel shall install I.D. ring type identifier (white/gray PVC pipe) on one end of the cable only and proceed to cut the ty-wraps as required to remove cable. Note: Both ends of cable shall be disconnected before any demolition begins.
Voltage Level
Field Sensor
(Tic Tracer)
Hand-held
Voltmeter
Voltage Detector
(Med.- High Volts)
0-24Vdc X
0-480Vac
Vac
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7. Cable Removal Procedure:
Removing of the cable must be performed by a competent person (crew size shall be a minimum of three persons). All cable shall be physically removed from the cable tray/rack completely on the ground prior to cutting.
After the Lock-out/Tag-out procedure, testing, grounding, disconnection, and identification has taken place, start the process of removal from the source (switchgear, junction box, etc.) outward to the load/end device (i.e., motor, pump, etc.) Never start in the middle, always start from one end and work to the other end. Special precautions (including a “pause session”) and verifications shall be taken when the cable(s) or conduit penetrate a building wall, floor, beam, or different elevation. After the cable is prepared and ready to be cut, a designated competent person must also verify the cable and cut location prior to cutting each time. This person shall be designated as accountable and make the cut of the cable. Note: Voltage shall be re-verified to ensure cable is de-energized as needed to maintain a valid Work Permit and JSA.
The cable shall be removed out of the tray completely on the ground. No cut shall be made unless the “I.D. sleeve” is within 12” of the cut point and verified by both the craft person(s) and the designated competent person(s). The craft person’s designated roles (i.e., preparing, cutting, verifying, etc.) will remain consistent throughout the entire shift, unless an evaluation of the procedure, JSA, and the roles and responsibilities are clearly understood by all affect craft persons.
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8. Specific Safety Precautions Unique to all cable demolition’s:
Personnel verifying cable and cutting ty-wraps shall take all necessary precautions to avoid damaging adjacent cable. In addition, every effort shall be made to collect ty-wrap pieces to prevent them from falling through grating.  
All areas below the trays where demolition is ongoing shall be barricaded off with caution/danger tape as applicable. 
All “competent persons” shall assure themselves and other personnel that the cable to be removed has been de-energized with voltage meter before proceeding with cable removal. 
All cables shall be tagged at the end of each work session (i.e. breaks, lunch, end of work day) while demolition is in progress and have a numbered cable I.D. tag affixed. 
ID sleeve shall have Cable I.D. affixed. Use this as a cable tag during breaks, etc. I.D. sleeve shall be within 12” of the cut point. 
A ”pause session” shall be held with the Demolition Crew and Superintendent after each break of more than 30 minutes. Note: Cable will also be re-verified with voltage meter to ensure the cable is de-energized. ALL cables shall be disconnected on both ends before demo begins. 
All “competent persons” shall have completed Electrical Safe Work Practices Training.
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9. Deviation From The Procedure:
Any deviation not addressed in this procedure shall require additional authorization from Cameron Project Manager, Cameron Safety Department and shall also be approved on site by Inspector/Job Sponsor and shall have completed Cable Demolition Checklist
Any cable to be demoed that is of greater than 600 VAC shall be on a separate Work Permit and also be treated as a deviation from this procedure.
 An SOP shall be reviewed and attached to the JSA by the Demolition Crew to be used as a template/guide to help write a detailed JSA. Note: This is to be used ONLY as a guide and shall be revised as needed, to be site specific.
 When it is not possible to remove cable from tray/rack and have cable completely on the ground the “competent person” OR any other worker shall exercise Stop Work Authority and the crew shall complete a Cable Demolition Checklist, which includes obtaining signatures from Cameron Superintendent and Client (Job Sponsor/Inspector.) When deviating from cutting cable outside of tray completely on the ground the JSA shall be amended to reflect said change.
 Length of cable to be cut at one time should be kept to a minimum (where possible). 
Special precautions (including a “pause session”) and verifications shall be taken when the cable(s) or conduit penetrate a building wall, floor, beam, or different elevation 
In addition to all above stated Hazards, Rules 1&3 of Shell’s 12-Life Saving Rules shall be followed.
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10. Questions & Answers
1. The cable demo procedure is designed to eliminate cutting live electrical cables that could result in a serious injury and/or property damage?
A. True B. False
2. A JSA and Work Permit is the only documentation needed to begin demoing cable?
3. The only location a cable shall be cut is on the deck floor?
A. True B. False
4. No cut shall be made unless the “I.D. sleeve” is within 12” of the cut point and verified by both the craft person(s) and the designated competent person(s)?
A. True B. False
5. Personnel verifying cable and cutting ty-wraps shall take all necessary precautions to avoid damaging adjacent cable. In addition, every effort shall be made to collect ty-wrap pieces to prevent them from falling through grating? 
A. True B. False
6. All “competent persons” shall never assure themselves and other personnel that the cable to be removed has been de-energized with voltage meter before proceeding with cable removal?
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11. Questions & Answers
7. All areas below the trays where demolition is ongoing shall be barricaded off with caution/danger tape as applicable?
A. True B. False
8. Special precautions (including a “pause session”) and verifications shall be taken when the cable(s) or conduit penetrate a building wall, floor, beam, or different elevation?
A. True B. False
9. Any deviation not addressed in this procedure is not required to have additional authorization from Cameron Project Manager, Cameron Safety Department and shall also be approved on site by Inspector/Job Sponsor and shall have completed Cable Demolition Checklist
10. Would you allow a family member to demo cable without the proper precautions and procedures in place?
A. Yes B. No
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12. Thank you ... STAY SAFE! Remember always:
If it looks unsafe, STOP WORK
Watch out for each other
Think before you act…If in doubt ask!
If we are diligent about these concepts then we can be sure:
No one gets hurt, nothing gets harmed
Thank you ... STAY SAFE!
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