Install and remove temporary lifting and suspension apparatus
Overview
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This standard is about installing and removing temporary lifting and suspension apparatus, interpreting information, and adopting safe, healthy and environmentally responsible work practices.
This standard is for people working in the occupational area of suspended access and can be used by operatives, supervisors and managers."
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
P1 interpret the given information relating to the work and resources to confirm its relevance
P2 comply with the given, relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out your work and maintain safe and healthy work practices
P3 select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work
P4 comply with organisational procedures to minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area
P5 comply with the given contract information to carry out the work efficiently to the required specification
P6 complete the work within the allocated time, in accordance with the programme of work
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
Performance Criteria 1
Interpretation of information
K1 the operating information and legislation appropriate to the equipment
K2 the organisational procedures developed to report and rectify inappropriate information and unsuitable resources, and how they are implemented
K3 the types of information, their source and how they are interpreted
K4 the organisational procedures to solve problems with the information and why it is important they are followed
Performance Criteria 2
Safe work practices
K5 current legislation and official guidance and how it is applied
K6 the types of fire extinguishers and how and when they are used
K7 how emergencies should be responded to and who should respond
K8 the organisational security procedures for tools, equipment and personal belongings
K9 what the accident reporting procedures are and who is responsible for making the report
K10 why, when and how health and safety control equipment should be used
K11 how to comply with environmentally responsible work practices to meet current legislation and official guidance
Performance Criteria 3
Selection of resources
K12 the characteristics, quality, uses, limitations and defects associated with the resources and how defects should be rectified
K13 how the resources should be used and how any problems associated with the resources are reported
K14 the organisational procedures to select resources, why they have been developed and how they are used
K15 the hazards associated with the resources and methods of work and how they are overcome
Performance Criteria 4
Minimise the risk of damage
K16 how to protect work from damage and the purpose of protection
K17 why disposal of waste should be carried out safely and how it is achieved
Performance Criteria 5
Meet the contract specification
K18 how methods of work, to meet the specification, are carried out and problems reported
K19 how maintenance of tools and equipment is carried out
Performance Criteria 6
Allocated time
K20 what the programme is for the work to be carried out in the estimated, allocated time and why deadlines should be kept
Scope/range
Scope Performance
Performance Criteria 1
1 interpret drawings, method statements, risk assessments specifications, schedules and manufacturers' information related to the work to be carried out
Performance Criteria 2
2 avoid risk by following the given information relating to the following
2.1 methods of work
2.2 safe use of health and safety control equipment
2.3 safe use of access equipment
2.4 safe use, storage and handling of materials, tools and equipment
2.5 specific risks to health
3 safe use of fire extinguishers, as appropriate to the fire
Performance Criteria 3
3 select resources associated with own work
3.1 materials, components, fixings, anchors and ties
3.2 tools and equipment
Performance Criteria 4
4 protect the work and its surrounding area from damage
5 minimise damage and maintain a clean work space
6 dispose of waste in accordance with legislation
Performance Criteria 5
7 demonstrate work skills to measure, set out, position, check, operate, secure, dismantle and remove to specification
8 use and maintain hand tools, access, ancillary equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions
9 install and remove temporary lifting and suspension apparatus to given working instructions for one of the following specific occupational areas:
9.1 Suspended Access – at least three from the following:
• suspended platforms
• winches
• counterbalance suspension rigs
• rope access anchor system
• suspension rigs
9.2 Lightning protection engineering – at least two from the following:
• block and tackle material lifting gear (manual and mechanical)
• rope access anchor systems
• counterbalance suspension rigs
• suspension rigs
9.3 Steeplejack – at least two from the following:
• Block and tackle material lifting gear (manual and mechanical)
• suspended platforms
• rope access anchor systems
• bosun’s seats
• winches
• counterbalance suspension rigs
• suspensions rigs
9.4 Offshore – at least two from the following:
• block and tackle material lifting gear (manual and mechanical),
• rope access anchor systems
• winches
Performance Criteria 6
10 complete own work within the estimated, allocated time to meet the needs of other occupations or client
Scope Knowledge
Disposal of waste
1 environmental responsibilities, organisational procedures, manufacturers’ information, statutory regulations and official guidance
Emergencies
2 operative's response to situations in accordance with organisational authorisation and personal skills when involved with
2.1 fires, spillages, injuries
2.2 emergencies relating to occupational activities
Fire extinguishers
3 water, CO2, foam, powder and their uses
Hazards
4 those identified by risk assessment, method of work, manufacturers’ technical information, statutory regulations and official guidance
Health and safety control equipment
5 identified by the principles of prevention for occupational use, types and purpose of each type, work situations and general work environment
5.1 collective protective measures
5.2 local exhaust ventilation (LEV)
5.3 personal protective equipment (PPE)
5.4 respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
Information
6 drawings, specifications, schedules, method statements, risk assessments, manufacturers' information, standards, regulations and official guidance associated with temporary lifting and suspension work
Legislation and official guidance
7 operative's responsibilities regarding potential accidents and health hazards and the environment whilst working in the workplace, below ground level, in confined spaces, at height, with tools and equipment, with materials and substances, with movement and storage of materials and by manual handling and mechanical lifting
Maintenance
8 operative care of hand tools, portable power tools, ancillary equipment and access equipment
Methods of work
9 application of knowledge for safe work practices, procedures and skills, relating to the method/area of work and materials used, to
9.1 identify and confirm the requirement to install temporary lifting and suspension apparatus
9.2 prepare types of lifting and suspension apparatus to conform with the method of installation (manual and mechanical)
9.3 install and remove using: block and tackle material lifting gear (manual and mechanical), suspended platforms, rope access anchor systems, bosun’s seats, winches, counterbalance suspension rigs, suspended rigs
9.4 position, install, secure, dismantle and remove temporary lifting and suspension apparatus
9.5 erect designed and un-designed scaffold (limitations and formula)
9.6 conduct pre-use checks on manual, electrical and mechanical equipment
9.7 visually inspect fall protection equipment
9.8 install and test anchors and ties
9.9 identify the differences between man-riding and material lifting suspension apparatus
9.10 use hand tools, and ancillary equipment
9.11 work at height
9.12 use access equipment
10 the importance of teamwork and communication
11 needs of other occupations associated with installing and removing temporary lifting and suspension apparatus
Problems
12 those arising from information, resources and methods of work
12.1 own authority to rectify
12.2 organisational reporting procedures
Programme
13 types of progress charts, timetables and estimated times
14 organisational procedures for reporting circumstances which will affect the work programme
Protect work
15 protect work against damage from general workplace activities, other occupations and adverse weather conditions
Resources
16 materials, components and equipment relating to types, quantity, quality, sizes and sustainability of standard or specialist
16.1 wire and fibre ropes
16.2 chains and slings
16.3 winches and pulley blocks
16.4 counterbalance systems
16.5 decking, planks, rails, boards, bosun’s seats
16.6 associated securing materials (lashing, clamps, anchors and ties)
16.7 hand and ancillary equipment
17 confirm the resources and materials conform to the specification
18 methods of calculating quantity and length associated with the method and procedure to install and remove temporary lifting and suspension apparatus
Security procedures
19 site, workplace, company, operative and vehicles