Dismantle and/or demolish metal structures
Overview
This standard is about, dismantling and/or demolishing metal and metal-framed structures, releasing and separating components using hot and cold cutting equipment, using demolition tools and equipment, interpreting information, adopting safe, healthy and environmentally responsible work practices, maintaining established exclusion zones, selecting and using materials, components, tools and equipment
This standard is for people working in the occupational area of demolition 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 organisational procedures developed to report and rectify inappropriate information and unsuitable resources, and how they are implemented K2 the 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 the level of understanding operatives must have of information for relevant, current legislation and official guidance and how it is applied K5 the types of fire extinguishers and how and when they are used K6 how emergencies should be responded to and who should respond K7 the organisational security procedures for tools, equipment and personal belongings K8 what the accident reporting procedures are and who is responsible for making the report K9 why, when and how health and safety control equipment should be used K10 how to comply with environmentally responsible work practices to meet current legislation and official guidance |
Performance Criteria 3 Selection of resources K11 the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability, limitations and defects associated with the resources and how defects should be rectified K12 how the resources should be used and how any problems associated with the resources are reported K13 the organisational procedures to select resources, why they have been developed and how they are used K14 the hazards associated with the resources and methods of work and how they are overcome |
Performance Criteria 4 Minimise the risk of damage K15 how to protect work from damage and the purpose of protection K16 why disposal of waste should be carried out safely and how it is achieved |
Performance Criteria 5 Meet the contract specification K17 how methods of work, to meet the specification, are carried out and problems reported K18 how maintenance of tools and equipment is carried out |
Performance Criteria 6 Allocated time K19 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 interpretation of drawings, specifications, schedules, method statements, risk assessments, permits to work, manufacturers' information and organisational requirements related to the work to be carried out
Performance Criteria 2
2 avoidance of risk by complying with 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, segregation, storage and handling of materials, tools and equipment
2.5 specific risks to health
Performance Criteria 3
3 selection of resources associated with own work
3.1 materials and components
3.2 demolition tools, equipment and consumables
3.3 waste and/or recycling containers
Performance Criteria 4
4 protection of the work and its surrounding area from damage
5 maintain a clear and tidy work space
6 disposal of waste in accordance with current legislation
Performance Criteria 5
7 demonstration of work skills to support, release, cold cut, hot cut, separate and segregate
8 use and maintain demolition tools, equipment, hot and cold cutting equipment and consumables
9 maintain established exclusion zones, dismantle and/or demolish, remove and segregate metal, metal framed structures and components for disposal and/or recycling and/or recovery to given working instructions
Performance Criteria 6
10 completion of own work within the estimated, allocated time to meet the needs of other occupations and/or client
Scope Knowledge
Disposal of waste (arisings and debris)
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, methods 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 personal protective equipment (PPE)
5.3 respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
5.4 local exhaust ventilation (LEV)
Information
6 drawings, specifications, schedules, method statements, risk assessments, permits to work, site inductions, tool box talks, manufacturers' information, electronic data, official guidance and current regulations associated with dismantling and demolishing metal structures
Legislation and official guidance
7 this relates to the operative's responsibilities regarding potential accidents, 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
8 operative checks and care of demolition tools, equipment, hot and cold cutting equipment and consumables
Methods of work
9 application of knowledge for safe and healthy work practices, procedures and skills relating to the method and area of work and materials used to
9.1 erect barriers and warning notices
9.2 maintain established exclusion zones and designated areas
9.3 identify types of support and support systems
9.4 confirm the integrity and position of specified supports and support systems
9.5 recognise points of compression, tension and twist
9.6 use hot and cold cutting equipment to form cuts, for releasing, holding, hinging and weakening metal components and materials
9.7 dismantle and demolish metal, metal framed structures and components
9.8 remove and segregate metal components and materials for recycling, recovery and disposal
9.9 store and protect removed materials and components
9.10 provide information for Building Information Modelling (BIM)
9.11 recognise and determine when specialist skills and knowledge are required and report accordingly
9.12 determine specific requirements for structures of special interest, traditional build (pre 1919) and historical significance
9.13 work with, around and in close proximity to plant and machinery
9.14 direct and guide the operations and movement of plant and machinery
9.15 use demolition tools, equipment and consumables
9.16 work at height
9.17 use access equipment
10 how to ensure effective team work and communication
11 needs of other occupations associated with dismantling and demolishing metal structures
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 productivity targets and time scales
14 how times are estimated
15 organisational procedures for reporting circumstances which will affect the work programme
Protect work
16 protect work against damage from general workplace activities, other occupations and adverse weather conditions
Resources
17 materials, components, tools and equipment relating to types, quantity, quality, sizes and the sustainability of standard and specialist
17.1 demolition tools, equipment and consumables
17.2 waste and recycling containers
18 confirm resources and materials conform with the specification
19 methods of calculating quantity, length, area and wastage associated with the method and procedure to dismantle and demolish metal structures
Security procedures
20 project, site, workplace, company and operative, vehicle, tools and plant