Apply and remove pavement markings manually
Overview
This standard is about interpreting information, adopting safe, healthy and environmentally responsible work practices, selecting and using materials, components, tools and equipment, preparing for, applying and removing pavement markings manually
This standard is for people working in the occupational area of road building and maintenance 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 the level of understanding operatives must have of information for 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 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
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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 interpretation of drawings, specifications, schedules, method statements, risk assessments and manufacturers' information related to the work to be carried out
Performance Criteria 2
2 avoidance of risk by complying with 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, storage and handling of materials, tools and equipment
2.4 specific risks to health
Performance Criteria 3
3 selection of resources associated with own work
3.1 materials, components and fixings
3.2 tools and equipment
Performance Criteria 4
4 protection of the work and its surrounding area from damage
5 maintain a clear and tidy work space
6 disposal of waste in accordance with current legislation
Performance Criteria 5
7 demonstration of work skills to measure, set out, mark, position, prepare and communicate
8 use and maintain hand tools, power tools and ancillary equipment
9 apply pavement markings manually to given specifications and working instructions for at least one of the following
9.1 permanent markings (thermoplastic applications, preformed and/or paint applications)
9.2 temporary markings (temporary applications and temporary surface mounted studs)
Performance Criteria 6
10 completion of own work within the estimated, allocated time to meet the needs of other occupations and/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, methods 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)
4.3 respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
Information
5 drawings, specifications, schedules, method statements, risk assessments, manufacturers' information, verbal, written and graphical instructions, official guidance and current regulations governing temporary and permanent markings on pavement surfaces
Legislation and official guidance
6 this relates to the operative's responsibilities regarding potential accidents, health hazards and the environment whilst working in the workplace, 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, 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 confirm the area and location of work, the operations, safety and security requirements including temporary traffic management and immediate area protection
8.2 establish agreed time frame for pavement marking work
8.3 conform to agreed specifications
8.4 prepare area, materials and equipment
8.5 apply pavement markings manually
8.6 remove pavement markings
8.7 apply and remove preformed applications
8.8 install and remove temporary surface mounted studs
8.9 work around street furniture and ironwork
8.10 communicate and co-ordinate progress
8.11 work with, in close proximity to and around plant and machinery
8.12 return infrastructure to operational status
8.13 recognise and determine when specialist skills and knowledge are required and report accordingly
8.14 use hand tools, power tools, pedestrian operated plant and equipment
8.15 work at height
8.16 use access equipment
9 team work and communication
10 needs of other occupations associated with applying and removing pavement markings manually
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 productivity targets and time scales
13 how times are estimated
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 the sustainability of standard and specialist
16.1 thermoplastic materials
16.2 adhesives
16.3 primers and tack coats
16.4 paints
16.5 temporary materials
16.6 temporary surface mounted studs
16.7 hand tools, power tools, pedestrian operated plant and equipment
17 identify by calculation, quantity, length, area and wastage associated with the method and procedure to apply and remove pavement markings manually
Security procedures
18 site, workplace, company and operative