Erect and dismantle falsework scaffolds
Overview
"This standard is about preparing, erecting, dismantling falsework scaffolds, interpreting information, adopting safe, healthy and environmentally responsible work practices, selecting and using materials, components, tools and equipment.
This standard is for people working in the occupational areas of Scaffolding, Staging and Rigging and can be used by operatives, supervisors and managers.
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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 organisational procedures developed to report and rectify
inappropriate information and unsuitable resources, and how
they are implemented
K2 types of information, their source and how they are
interpreted
K3 the organisational procedures to solve problems with the
information and why it is important they are followed
Performance Criteria 2
Safe work practices
K4 current legislation and official guidance and how it is
applied
K5 how emergencies should be responded to and who should
respond
K6 the organisational security procedures for tools, equipment
and personal belongings
K7 the accident reporting procedures are and who is responsible
for making the report
K8 why, when and how health and safety control equipment
should be used
K9 how to comply with environmentally responsible work
practices to meet current legislation and official guidance
Performance Criteria 3
Selection of resources
K10 the characteristics, quality, uses, limitations and defects
associated with the resources and how defects should be
rectified
K11 how the resources should be used and how any problems
associated with the resources are reported
K12 the organisational procedures to select resources, why they
have been developed and how they are used
K13 the hazards associated with the resources and methods of
work and how they are overcome
Performance Criteria 4
Minimise the risk of damage
K14 how to protect work from damage and the purpose of
protection
K15 why disposal of waste should be carried out safely and how it
is achieved
Performance Criteria 5
Meet the contract specification
K16 how methods of work, to meet the specification, are carried
out and problems reported
K17 how maintenance of tools and equipment is carried out
Performance Criteria 6
Allocated time
K18 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 plans, drawings and sketches, 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
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 maintain a clear and tidy workspace
6 dispose of waste in accordance with current legislation
Performance Criteria 5
7 demonstrate work skills to measure, set out, assemble, fix,
position, secure and remove
8 use and maintain hand tools and ancillary equipment
9 erect and dismantle tube and fitting or systems scaffold to given
working instructions to form falsework scaffolds (live loads)
Performance Criteria 6
10 complete own work within the estimated, allocated time to
meet the needs of other occupations and/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
Hazards
3 those identified by risk assessment, method of work,
manufacturers’ technical information, statutory regulations and
official guidance
Health and safety control equipment
4 identified by the principles of prevention for occupational use,
types and purpose of each type, work situations and general
work environment:
4.1 collective protective measures
4.2 local exhaust ventilation (LEV)
4.3 personal protective equipment (PPE)
4.4 respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
Information
5 plans, drawings and sketches, specifications, schedules, method
statements, risk assessments, manufacturers' information,
standards, regulations and official guidance associated with
scaffolding work
Legislation and official guidance
6 the 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 by manual handling
and mechanical lifting
Maintenance
7 operative care of hand tools, portable power tools, and ancillary
equipment
Methods of work
8 application of knowledge for safe work practices, procedures
and skills, relating to the method, area of work and materials
used to:
8.1 identify requirements of scaffold drawings and formula
8.2 confirm the area to erect falsework scaffolds
8.3 confirm that the stability of the foundation and structure
on which the scaffold will be erected and secured has been
considered
8.4 calculate weight distribution and load balance (live loads)
8.5 confirm the materials and component make-up (tube and
fitting, systems scaffold)
8.6 set out and prepare for the scaffold structure
8.7 erect and secure the scaffold for the use of other
occupations
8.8 dismantle and remove falsework scaffolds
8.9 visually inspect fall protection equipment
8.10 work with, around and in close proximity to plant and
machinery
8.11 use hand tools and ancillary equipment
8.12 work at height
8.13 use access equipment
9 teamwork and communication
10 needs of other occupations associated with erecting and
dismantling falsework scaffolds
Problems
11 those arising from information, resources and methods of
work:
11.1 own authority to rectify
11.2 organisational reporting procedures
Programme
12 types of progress charts, timetables and estimated times
13 organisational procedures for reporting circumstances which
will affect the work programme
Protect work
14 protect work against damage from general workplace activities,
other occupations and adverse weather conditions
Resources
15 materials, components and equipment relating to types,
quantity, quality, sizes and sustainability of standard and
specialist:
15.1 tube and fitting
15.2 systems scaffold
15.3 associated materials (props, ropes, anchors, ties, boards,
plates, beams, ladders, proprietary components)
15.4 hand tools, portable power tools and ancillary equipment
16 confirm resources and materials conform with the specification
17 methods of calculating quantity, length and area associated
with the method and procedure to erect and dismantle
falsework scaffolds
Security procedures
18 site, workplace, company and operative, vehicles"