Install and set up fall protection systems
Overview
"This standard is about preparing, installing, and setting up fall protection systems, 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 fall protection system installers 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 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, 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 interpret plans, 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, position, install, fix, secure, check and remove, to meet the specification
8 use and maintain hand tools, fall protection equipment and access equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s instruction
9 install and set up fall protection systems to given working instructions, using recognised anchor points with
9.1 secured steelwork structures
9.2 wire and rope systems
9.3 permanently installed anchorage points
9.4 temporarily installed anchorage points
10 complete inspection of installed fall protection systems to ensure compliance with legislation and standards
11 complete hand over documentation to designated persons
Performance Criteria 6
12 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 plans, specifications, schedules, method statements, risk assessments, manufacturers' information, permit systems, standards, regulations and official guidance
Legislation and official guidance
7 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 and by manual handling and mechanical lifting
Maintenance
8 operative care of hand tools, portable power tools, ancillary equipment and access equipment
Methods of work
9 application of knowledge for safe work practices, procedures and skills, relating to the method, area of work and materials used, to
9.1 confirm the area to secure and provide for fall protection anchorage
9.2 confirm method to provide fall protection system
9.3 select, prepare and install equipment for installation (secured steelwork structures, wire and rope systems, permanent and temporary installed anchorage points)
9.4 visually inspect fall protection system
9.5 install and test anchors and ties
9.6 identify the test criteria for fall protection system
9.7 work with, around and in close proximity to plant and machinery
9.8 use hand tools, power tools and ancillary equipment
9.9 work at height
9.10 use access equipment
9.11 complete inspection of installed fall protection systems to ensure compliance with legislation and standards
9.12 complete hand over documentation to designated persons
10 importance of teamwork and communication
11 needs of other occupations associated with installing and setting up fall protection system
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 support posts
16.2 end terminations
16.3 tensioners and swage or swageless fittings
16.4 steel or synthetic cable
16.5 bolts, rivets, toggles, rails
16.6 anchors and ties
16.7 fall protection equipment
16.8 hand tools, portable power tools and ancillary equipment
17 confirm resources and materials conform with the specification
18 methods of calculating quantity, length and area associated with the method and procedure to install and set up fall protection system
Security procedures
19 site, workplace, company and operative, vehicles