Use access equipment up to six metres
Overview
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This standard is about using, removing and storing access equipment used up to six metres for work operations, interpreting information, adopting safe, healthy and environmentally responsible work practices, selecting and using components, tools and equipment.
This standard is for people working in the occupational areas of most construction trades 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 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 what 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, sustainability, 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 and manufacturers' information related to the work to be carried out
Performance Criteria 2
2 avoid risk by following given information relating to:
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, and 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 and components
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 move, position, erect, secure, check, and remove access equipment to meet the specification
8 use and maintain hand tools and ancillary equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions
9 erect, use, remove and store at least two of the following access equipment to access regulations
9.1 ladders
9.2 stepladders/platform steps
9.3 proprietary towers
9.4 podiums
9.5 mobile scaffold towers
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
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' technical information, regulations and official guidance associated related to the work to be carried out
Legislation and official guidance
6 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
7 operative care of hand tools, portable power tools, ancillary equipment and access 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 provide protection to the work area
8.2 establish a base for equipment
8.3 erect proprietary access equipment to manufacturer’s instructions suitable for the work
8.4 erect non-proprietary access equipment suitable for the work
8.5 place protective screens and notices
8.6 check and monitor equipment during the period of use
8.7 remove and store access equipment
8.8 work with, around and in close proximity to plant and machinery
8.9 use tools and equipment
8.10 work at height
8.11 use access equipment
9 the importance of teamwork and communication
10 needs of other occupations associated with the use of access
equipment
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 the sustainability of standard or specialist:
15.1 ladders
15.2 stepladders or platform steps
15.3 podiums
15.4 proprietary towers
15.5 mobile scaffold towers
15.6 protection equipment and notices
15.7 hand tools, portable power tools and ancillary equipment
16 methods of calculating quantity of equipment required for the method and procedure to use access equipment up to 6 metres
17 confirm resources and materials conform with the specification
Security procedures
18 site, workplace, company and operative, vehicles