JSA - CABLE TERMINATION

Job Step Responsible

Step Description Hazards Control Measure(s)
No. Person

1 Preparing cables  Electric shock  Test cables with approved test equipment to ensure
that cables are electrically “dead”
 Implement the lock out procedure when required
 Lock out procedure to be implemented only by
authorized persons and signed off in the sub-station
permit book
 Hazard awareness training by means of toolbox
talks
 Supervision by site supervisor
 Inspections by safety office

 Defective hand tools  Pre-use inspection by operator

causing cuts  Worn or blunt knife and saw blades must be
replaced before use
 Only knives with which the blade can be reversed
into the knife casing will be permitted to be used
 Only competent persons are permitted to use
hacksaws and knives for the purpose of stripping
cable
 Use the correct technique, always cut away from the
body
 Keep hands behind the cutting edges
 Use an assistant at all times
 Hazard awareness training by means of toolbox
talks
 Supervision by foreman
 Random inspections by safety officer
 Correct P.P.E. to be worn at all times, safety boots,

1
Job Step Responsible
Step Description Hazards Control Measure(s)
No. Person

overalls, gloves, safety glasses, hard hat

2 Glanding Cables  Sharp edges and  Use a round file to remove any burrs or sharp edges
burrs on gland holes  Supervision and checks by foreman
causing cuts  Use recommended P.P.E. when handling metal with
rough edges, gloves at all times
 Hazard awareness training by means of toolbox
talks
 Random inspections by safety officer

 Hand injuries  Ensure that your hands do not slip when tightening
the cable gland. Use the correct size spanner or gas
pliers on the smaller size glands
 Use dedicated gland spanners on the larger size
cable glands. Do not use stilson wrenches or
adjustable spanners
 Hazard awareness training by means of toolbox
talks
 Supervision by foreman
 Random inspections by safety officer
 Wear recommended P.P.E. at all times, safety
boots, overalls, gloves, safety glasses, hard hat

 Poor housekeeping  Cable off-cuts to be placed in a drum or a suitable

practices container for disposal
 Daily inspections by foreman
 Random inspections by the safety officer
3 Pulling of cable on  Falling from heights  People working on scaffold to wear safety harness
heights, trenches or and it is to be attached to the scaffold, structure or a
along cable racks lifeline at all times
 No-one is allowed to work on the scaffold or
structure in rainy or wet conditions
 Ensure that sufficient people are available to handle

2
Job Step Responsible
Step Description Hazards Control Measure(s)
No. Person

the cable correctly and safely and to limit any

unnecessary movements on the scaffold
 Hazard awareness training by means of toolbox
talks
 Routine inspection by supervisor
 Random inspections by safety officer

 Back Injuries  When lifting lengths of heavy cables keep your back
straight and bend your knees
 Sufficient people must be available to handle heavy
cables safely
 Spread the load. Foreman to space the people
evenly along the cable for ease of handling
 On long runs of heavy cables, pull a loop of cable
out onto the ground. Pull the loop out along the
cable route. Repeat this operation as necessary until
the entire length of cable is pulled out along the
cable route

 Hand injuries  Proper P.P.E. must be worn when cutting cable,

gloves, safety glasses, safety boots, overalls, hard
hat

 Only competent persons may use tools for cutting

cable
 Hazard awareness training by means of toolbox
talks
 Supervision by foreman
 Inspections by safety officer
4 Removing cable drum  Foot injuries  When finished with cable, screw cable jacks down to
from cable jacks lower cable drum to the ground. Do not lift or drop
cable drum to the ground
3
Job Step Responsible
Step Description Hazards Control Measure(s)
No. Person

 Persons not involved with lowering the cable drum

are to stand clear
 Cable drums must be safely and securely stored
away when finished with
 Hazard awareness training by means of toolbox
talks
 Supervision by foreman
 Inspection by safety officer
 Correct P.P.E. to be worn, safety boots, overalls,
gloves, hard hat
NOTE: Everyone performing this work shall sign to confirm their understanding of the work procedure, the hazards and control measures to be
used