Inspect and test lighting protection systems
Overview
"This standard is for inspecting, testing, and reporting on the operational integrity of lightning 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 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
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 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:
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 and fixings
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 inspect, test, measure, calibrate, calculate, record and report, to meet the specification
8 use, check and maintain hand tools and test instruments in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions
9 inspect the components of lightning protection systems in the following ways to given working instructions
9.1 visual
9.2 detailed
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 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 protection 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 lightning protection system layout drawings, specifications, schedules, method statements, risk assessments, manufacturers' information, earth records, regulations and official guidance associated with lightning conductor work
Legislation and official guidance
6 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
7 care of hand tools, test instruments
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 protection system (including surge
protection)
8.2 confirm the means of access to carry out the work
8.3 survey and carry out visual inspection of the lightning protection system
8.4 identify the geology (nature of soil, special earthing
arrangements)
8.5 identify type and position of earth electrodes
8.6 use test instruments
8.7 carry out tests for continuity, resistances, impedance
8.8 measure earth resistance using the dead earth, fall of potential and continuity method of tests
8.9 identify deterioration and damage
8.10 identify alterations, additions, and repairs to the system
8.11 visually inspect fall protection equipment
8.12 ensure test instruments and measuring equipment is calibrated
8.13 work with, around and in close proximity to plant and machinery
8.14 use hand tools and test instruments
8.15 complete a detailed report including earth records and lightning protection system drawings
9 the importance of teamwork and communication
10 needs of other occupations associated with the inspection and testing of lightning protection 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 materials, components and equipment relating to types, quantity, quality, sizes and the sustainability of standard or specialist:
15.1 test instruments and equipment
15.2 measuring instruments
15.3 hand tools
16 confirm resources and materials conform with the specification
17 methods of calculating quantity, length, area and wastage associated with the method and procedure to inspect and test lightning protection systems
Security procedures
18 site, workplace, company, operative and vehicles