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Cable hauling involves pulling electrical cables through conduits, ducts, and trenches, requiring careful management of manual handling, electrical hazards, and confined space risks.
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Cable hauling involves pulling electrical and data cables through conduits and ducts, requiring careful management of manual handling, electrical safety, and mechanical equipment operation.
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Cable pulling involves heavy equipment, electrical systems, and confined spaces that can cause severe injuries. Australian safety standards require proper tension control, equipment operation, and electrical isolation.
Reinforce licensing, insurance, and regulator expectations for Cable Hauling Safe Work Method Statement crews before they mobilise.
Surface the critical risks tied to this work scope and communicate them to every worker.
Heavy cable reels and pulling equipment require lifting and positioning that can cause back injuries or equipment drops.
Consequence: Severe musculoskeletal injuries, hernias, or crushing injuries from falling heavy equipment.
Working with electrical cables near live systems or improper grounding creates shock and burn risks.
Consequence: Electric shock, severe burns from arc flash, or death from cardiac arrest.
Moving cables, winches, and pulling equipment can cause entanglement or crushing from cable recoil.
Consequence: Lacerations, fractures, or amputations from contact with moving cable pulling equipment.
Pulling cables through ducts, manholes, and conduits involves confined spaces with limited access.
Consequence: Asphyxiation from poor air quality or entrapment if unable to exit confined spaces quickly.
Cable pulling involves repetitive motions and sustained force that can cause cumulative injuries.
Consequence: Repetitive strain injuries, tendonitis, or chronic pain from prolonged pulling work.
Improper pulling can cause cable kinking or sudden release leading to whip-back injuries.
Consequence: Cable failure causing electrical faults or whip-back striking workers.
Deploy layered controls aligned to the hierarchy of hazard management.
Use pre-terminated cable assemblies to reduce pulling requirements and eliminate electrical connection work.
Implementation
1. Specify cable lengths to minimize pulling. 2. Use pre-connectorized cables. 3. Plan routes to reduce friction points.
Use powered cable pullers and mechanical aids to reduce manual handling and control forces.
Implementation
1. Use electric cable pullers with tension monitoring. 2. Install cable rollers at bends. 3. Use payout systems. 4. Ensure emergency stops.
Develop detailed procedures for cable pulling including tension calculations and emergency response.
Implementation
1. Create pulling plans with calculations. 2. Implement buddy system. 3. Monitor tensions. 4. Rotate workers to prevent fatigue.
Provide PPE for electrical work, manual handling, and general cable pulling activities.
Implementation
1. Issue electrical safety gloves. 2. Provide safety glasses. 3. Use cut-resistant gloves. 4. Provide back support aids.
Requirement: Type 1 hard hat with chin strap
When: All work activities
Requirement: Clear safety glasses with side protection
When: All work activities
Requirement: Rubber insulating gloves (Class 2)
When: Electrical cable work
Requirement: Cut-resistant work gloves
When: All cable handling
Requirement: Steel-capped boots with non-slip soles
When: All work activities
Give supervisors and crews a clear, auditable sequence for the task.
Review cable specifications, calculate tensions, plan route. Prepare equipment and conduct toolbox talk.
Position cable reels securely. Install pulling head and swivels. Set up rollers and pulling equipment.
Feed cable through conduits. Apply lubricants to reduce friction. Install cable grips securely.
Begin controlled pulling using mechanical equipment. Monitor tension and speed continuously.
Install cable trays, supports, and fasteners. Secure cables to prevent sagging. Install grounding.
Test cable electrical properties. Terminate cable ends according to specifications. Label and document.
Remove temporary equipment. Clean work area. Document installation details and test results.
Tensions vary by cable: electrical cables 50-70% of breaking strength, fiber optic 20-30%. Always calculate based on specifications and conduit configuration. Never exceed manufacturer recommendations.
Use cable lubricants. Install rollers at bends. Avoid sharp radius bends. Monitor tension continuously. Stop if unusual resistance encountered. Use proper pulling heads.
Ensure conduits clear and undamaged. Use lubricants. Monitor overheating. Never pull around occupied bends. Have rescue plan for confined spaces. Test air quality in manholes.
Use mechanical lifting for reels over 15kg. Work in teams for positioning. Use reel stands and payout systems. Avoid manual rolling. Wear proper PPE and use correct lifting.
Stop pulling if damage or excessive tension occurs. Have emergency stops on equipment. Clear personnel from zone. Have first aid ready. Know emergency service locations.
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Cable hauling involves pulling electrical cables, data cables, and communication lines through conduits, ducts, trenches, and cable trays. This work includes mechanical pulling using winches or cable pullers, manual pulling, and installation of cable support systems. Typical projects include electrical installations, data network setups, communications systems, and cable infrastructure upgrades. Work occurs in buildings, underground trenches, overhead cable trays, and confined spaces. This SWMS applies to all cable hauling activities, including cable preparation, pulling operations, support system installation, and cable termination.
Cable hauling involves significant manual handling, electrical hazards, and confined space work that can cause severe injuries. Safe Work Australia reports show cable installation contributes to workplace incidents involving electrical shocks, musculoskeletal injuries, and confined space accidents. Australian WHS Regulations require specific controls for electrical work, manual handling, and confined spaces. Improper cable pulling can damage cables, create electrical faults, or cause worker injury through overexertion or entanglement. The combination of heavy equipment, electrical systems, and confined spaces requires comprehensive safety controls and compliance with AS/NZS 3000 electrical standards and AS 2865 confined spaces.
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