Operate plant or machinery used as work platforms
Overview
This standard is about interpreting information, adopting safe, healthy and environmentally responsible work practices, selecting and using materials, components and equipment with the plant or machinery operations, setting up, operating and shutting down of plant or machinery used as work platforms This standard is for people working independently or as part of a team to operate plant or machinery used as work platforms 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:
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
Organise with others
K4 communication of ideas between team members K5 organisation of resources in conjunction with the progress of work K6 the skills required to carry out the work
Performance Criteria 3
Safe work practices
K7 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 K8 how emergencies should be responded to and who should respond 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 health and safety control equipment should be used K12 how to comply with environmentally responsible work practices to meet the requirements of current legislation and official guidance
Performance Criteria 4
Request resources
K13 the organisational procedures for requisitioning consumables and other resources
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
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
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
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
Performance Criteria 1
1 interpretation of drawings, specifications, schedules, method statements, risk assessments and manufacturers' information 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 safety information relating to at least four of the following 4.1 methods of work 4.2 safe use of health and safety control equipment 4.3 safe use and storage of plant or machinery 4.4 safe use and storage of tools and equipment 4.5 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 tools and ancillary equipment and/or accessories
Performance Criteria 6
7 protection of the work and its surrounding area from damage 8 prevent damage and maintain a clean work space 9 disposal of waste in accordance with current legislation
Performance Criteria 7
10 demonstration of work skills to check, set up, adjust, communicate, manoeuvre, position, access and set down 11 use and maintain hand tools, ancillary equipment and/or accessories 12 operate plant or machinery used as work platforms to given working instructions, relating to one of the following categories 12.1 mobile elevated working platforms 12.2 mast climbing work platforms 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
Communication
1 discussions, sketches, electronic data and briefings
Disposal of waste
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 3.3 rescue plans
Hazards
4 those identified by method of work, risk/COSHH assessments, manufacturers’ technical information, statutory regulations and official guidance
Health and safety control equipment
5 identified by the principles of protection 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 and current regulations governing the operation of plant and machinery
Legislation, Approved Codes of Practice and official guidance
7 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, working in restricted areas, at height, with tools and equipment, with materials and substances, with movement/storage of materials and by manual handling and mechanical lifting
Maintenance
8 operative care of plant and machinery, hand tools, ancillary equipment
Methods of work
9 application of knowledge for safe and healthy work practices, procedures and skills relating to the method/area of work and materials used to 9.1 identify the characteristics of the plant and machinery used as work platforms 9.2 identify valid certification for maintenance, inspection and thorough examination 9.3 carry out function checks for accessing operation 9.4 carry out pre-operational checks for obstructions, stability and ground conditions affecting the work and surrounding area 9.5 identify and remain aware of the area of operation to include potential entrapment situations 9.6 use of fall prevention equipment 9.7 check to avoid damage to structures and utilities service apparatus 9.8 position, set up and secure plant and machinery for accessing operations 9.9 recognise and determine when specific skills and knowledge are required and report accordingly 9.10 operate, manoeuvre, position, set down and secure 9.11 operate and travel on public highways 9.12 shut down and secure plant and machinery 9.13 use hand tools, ancillary equipment and accessories 10 team work and communication 11 needs of other occupations associated with operating plant and machinery used as work platforms
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 the sustainability of standard and specialist 16.1 consumables, lubricants, fuels 16.2 attachments and accessing aids 16.3 hand tools, ancillary equipment and accessories 17 identify weight, bearing, pressure, quantity, length and area associated with the method/procedure to operate plant and machinery used as work platforms
Security procedures
18 site, workplace, company and operative
Skills
19 own occupation and occupations related to the work