Commission lightning conductor installation systems
Overview
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This standard is about preparing and commissioning lightning conductor installations for use, 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 area of Lightning Protection 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 relevant, 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 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 of 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:
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 tools and equipment associated with own work
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 inspect, test, measure, and record, to meet the specification
8 use and maintain hand tools, test instruments, power tools and ancillary equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions
9 commission lightning conductor installations to given working instructions for the following:
9.1 air terminations type of system and current standard
9.2 down conductors’ type of system and current standard
9.3 earthing type of system and current standard
9.4 bonding
9.5 surge protection device
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 personal protective equipment (PPE)
Information
5 drawings, specifications, schedules, method statements, risk assessments, manufacturers' information, standards, regulations, and official guidance associated with lightning conductor work
Legislation and official guidance
6 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
7 operative care of hand tools, test instruments, power tools and ancillary equipment
Methods of work
8 application of knowledge for safe and healthy work practices, procedures, and skills, relating to the method and area of work and materials used, to
8.1 identify the lightning conductor installation system (including surge/transient protection)
8.2 confirm the means of access to carry out the work
8.3 survey and carry out visual inspection of the lightning conductor system
8.4 use test instruments and ancillary equipment
8.5 carry out tests for continuity, resistances, impedance
8.6 provide information for Building Information Modelling (BIM)
8.7 recognise and determine when specialist skills and knowledge are required and report accordingly
8.8 determine specific requirements for structures of special interest, traditional build (pre 1919) and historical significance
8.9 identify and follow the installation quality requirements
8.10 work with, around and in close proximity to plant and machinery
8.11 direct and guide the operations and movement of plant and machinery
8.12 use hand tools, and ancillary equipment
9 the importance of teamwork and communication
10 needs of other occupations associated with commissioning lightning conductor installation systems
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 test instruments and equipment
16.2 power tools
16.3 hand and ancillary equipment
17 confirm resources and materials conform with the current specification
18 methods of calculating quantity and length associated with the method and procedure to commission lightning conductor installation systems
Security procedures
19 site, workplace, company, operative and vehicles