Operate plant or machinery to dismantle and/or demolish
Overview
This standard is about setting up, operating and shutting down plant or machinery for dismantling and/or demolishing structures and segregation work, interpreting information, adopting safe, healthy and environmentally responsible work practices, maintaining established exclusion zones, selecting and/or using materials, components, tools and equipment for plant or machinery operations
This standard is for people working in the occupational area of demolition and can be used by operatives, supervisors and managers
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
P1 interpret the given operating information relating to the use of plant or machinery and confirm its relevance
P2 organise with others the sequence in which the work is to be carried out
P3 comply with the relevant, current legislation, special legal status documents, official guidance and organisational procedures to maintain safe and healthy work practices
P4 request resources to sustain plant or machinery operations to complete the programme of work
P5 select plant or machinery resources for the methods of work and operations to be carried out
P6 comply with organisational procedures to minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area
P7 comply with the given contract information to carry out the work efficiently to the required specification
P8 complete the work within the allocated time, in accordance with the programme of work
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
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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 |
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Performance Criteria 2 Organise with others K4 communication of ideas between team members K5 organisation of resources in conjunction with the progress of work |
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Performance Criteria 3 Safe work practices K6 the level of understanding operatives must have of information for relevant, current legislation, Approved Codes of Practice and official guidance and how it is applied K7 how emergencies should be responded to and who should respond K8 the types of fire extinguishers and how and when they are used K9 the organisational security procedures for plant and/or machinery, tools, equipment and personal belongings K10 what the accident reporting procedures are and who is responsible for making the report K11 why, when and how personal protective equipment (PPE) should be used K12 how to comply with environmentally responsible work practices to meet current legislation and official guidance |
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** Performance Criteria 4** Request resources K13 the organisational procedures for requisitioning consumables and other resources |
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Performance Criteria 5 Selection of resources K14 the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability, limitations and defects associated with plant resources and how defects should be rectified K15 how the resources should be used and how any problems associated with the resources are reported K16 the organisational procedures to select resources, why they have been developed and how they are used K17 the hazards associated with the resources and methods of work and how they are overcome |
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Performance Criteria 6 Minimise the risk of damage K18 how to protect work from damage and the purpose of protection K19 why disposal of waste should be carried out safely and how it is achieved |
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Performance Criteria 7 Meet the contract specification K20 how methods of work, to meet the specification, are carried out and problems reported K21 how maintenance of plant and/or machinery, tools and equipment is carried out * * |
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Performance Criteria 8 Allocated time K22 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, permits to work, manufacturers' information and organisational requirements related to the plant or machinery operations and the work to be carried out
Performance Criteria 2
2 organisation of own work
3 communication with team members and other associated occupations about the plant or machinery operation and the work to be carried out
Performance Criteria 3
4 avoidance of risk by complying with the given information relating to the following
4.1 methods of work
4.2 safe use of health and safety control equipment
4.3 safe use of access equipment
4.4 segregation and safe storage of demolished materials
4.5 safe use, storage and handling of plant or machinery, materials, tools and equipment
4.6 specific risks to health
Performance Criteria 4
5 follow organisational procedures for the requisition of consumables, materials and other resources
Performance Criteria 5
6 selection of resources associated with own work:
6.1 attachments, tools and equipment
Performance Criteria 6
7 protection of the work and its surrounding area from damage
8 maintain a clear and tidy work space
9 disposal of waste in accordance with current legislation
Performance Criteria 7
10 demonstration of work skills to check, adjust, communicate, manoeuvre, position, dismantle, demolish, segregate, stockpile, remove and load
11 use and maintain hand tools, equipment and/or accessories
12 maintain established exclusion zones, operate plant or machinery to dismantle and/or demolish structures and segregate, stockpile, remove and load materials to given working instructions
13 shut down and secure plant or machinery
Performance Criteria 8
14 completion of own work within the estimated, allocated time to meet the needs of other occupations and/or client
Scope Knowledge
Communication
1 discussions, sketches and briefings
Disposal of waste (arisings and debris)
2 environmental responsibilities, organisational procedures, manufacturers' information, statutory regulations and official guidance
Emergencies
3 operative's response to situations in accordance with organisational authorisation and personal skills when involved with
3.1 fires, spillages, injuries
3.2 emergencies relating to occupational activities
Fire extinguishers
4 water, CO2, foam, powder and their uses
Hazards
5 those identified by risk assessments, methods of work, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) assessments, manufacturers' technical information, statutory regulations and official guidance
Health and safety control equipment
6 identified by the principles of prevention for occupational use, types and purpose of each type, work situations and general work environment
6.1 collective protective measures
6.2 personal protective equipment (PPE)
6.3 respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
6.4 local exhaust ventilation (LEV)
Information
7 drawings, specifications, schedules, method statements, risk assessments, permits to work, site inductions, tool box talks, manufacturers' information, electronic data, official guidance and current regulations associated with the operation of plant and machinery for dismantling and demolishing tasks
Legislation, Approved Codes of Practice and official guidance
8 this relates to the 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
9 operative checks and care of plant or machinery, hand tools, equipment and consumables
Methods of work
10 application of knowledge for safe and healthy work practices, procedures and skills relating to the method and area of work and materials used to
10.1 identify the characteristics of the plant and machinery appropriate to the demolition and segregation operation
10.2 carry out performance checks for the demolition and segregation operation
10.3 identify the area to be dismantled and demolished
10.4 maintain established exclusion zones and designated areas
10.5 carry out pre-operational checks for obstructions, safety and security of the work and surrounding area
10.6 check ground conditions to ensure the stability of plant or machinery during dismantling and demolishing activities
10.7 avoid damage to surrounding structures and utilities
10.8 dismantle and demolish structures
10.9 segregate and safely remove materials into stockpiles and/or containers
10.10 provide information for Building Information Modelling (BIM)
10.11 recognise and determine when specialist skills and knowledge are required and report accordingly
10.12 determine specific requirements for structures of special interest, traditional build (pre 1919) and historical significance
10.13 work with, around and in close proximity to plant, machinery and pedestrian operatives
10.14 direct and guide the operations and movement of plant and machinery
10.15 shut down and secure plant or machinery
10.16 fit and remove attachments using direct and quick-hitch type couplers
11 how to ensure team work and communication
12 needs of other occupations associated with operating plant or machinery to dismantle and demolish
Problems
13 those arising from information, resources and methods of work
13.1 own authority to rectify
13.2 organisational reporting procedures
Programme
14 types of productivity targets and time scales
15 how times are estimated
16 organisational procedures for reporting circumstances which will affect the work programme
Protect work
17 protect work against damage from general workplace activities, other occupations and adverse weather conditions
Resources
18 materials, components, tools and equipment relating to types, quantity, quality and sizes and the sustainability of standard and specialist
18.1 consumables, lubricants, fuels
18.2 spill kits
18.3 demolition plant, machinery and attachments
18.4 demolition tools, equipment and consumables
19 confirm resources and materials conform with the specification
20 methods of estimating weight, quantity, length and area associated with the method and procedure to operate plant or machinery to dismantle and demolish and segregate, stockpile, remove and load components and materials
Security procedures
21 project, site, workplace, company and operative, vehicles, tools and plant