Use cradle access systems
Overview
The standard is about using cradle access systems, interpreting information, adopting safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible work practices, selecting and using suspended access equipment
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 comply with organisational procedures to minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area
P4 carry out pre-use preparation inspections on equipment in accordance with given procedures
P5 operate equipment in accordance with safe working practices to achieve the work outcome
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
Minimise the risk of damage
K12 how to protect work from damage and the purpose of protection
K13 why disposal of waste should be carried out safely and how it is achieved
Performance Criteria 4
Pre-use preparation
K14 the methods of work for pre-use checks needed before operating powered tools and/or equipment
K15 The method of work preparations required before using equipment
Performance Criteria 5
Operate equipment
K16 how methods of work are carried out and problems reported
Performance Criteria 6
Allocated time
K17 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
Performance Criteria 3
4 protect the work and its surrounding area from damage
5 maintain a clear and tidy workspace
6 dispose of waste in accordance with legislation
Performance Criteria 4
7 demonstrate work skills to inspect, check and record, to meet the
specification
8 prepare suspended access systems for use to given operating
instructions, relating to at least two of the following
8.1 travelling gantries
8.2 travelling ladders
8.3 suspended platforms
8.4 davits
8.5 building maintenance units (BMUs)
8.6 Monorail systems
Performance Criteria 5
9 demonstrate work skills to manoeuvre, position, to meet the specification
10 operate and shut down suspended access systems to carry out the task to given working instructions for at least two of the following
10.1 travelling gantries
10.2 travelling ladders
10.3 suspended platforms
10.4 davits
10.5 building maintenance units (BMUs)
10.6 Monorail systems
Performance Criteria 6
11 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
Legislation and official guidance
6 operative's responsibilities regarding potential accidents and health hazards 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
Methods of work
8 application of knowledge for safe work practices, procedures and skills, relating to the methodarea of work and materials used, to
8.1 confirm position and operations (travelling gantries, travelling ladders, suspended platforms, davits, building maintenance units (BMUs), monorail systems)
8.2 inspect and check operational performance and security
8.3 operate and utilise the system
8.4 shut down and secure the system
8.5 carry out users pre-use inspection of fall protection equipment
8.6 work at height
8.7 use access equipment
9 the importance of team work and communication
10 needs of other occupations associated with the operation and use of cradle access systems
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 equipment relating to types, quantity, quality, sizes and sustainability of standard or specialist
15.1 travelling gantries
15.2 travelling ladders
15.3 suspended platforms
15.4 davits
15.5 building maintenance units (BMUs)
15.6 monorail systems
Security procedures
16 site, workplace, company, operative and vehicles