Remove plant and apparatus in the power utilities environment

This standard covers removing plant and apparatus in the power utilities environment. This includes preparing and undertaking the work in accordance with the current organisational procedures. 

To meet this standard you will be able to:

• follow the processes and procedures to complete work in line with the organisational quality assurance and operating specifications
• work safely using appropriate tools and equipment
• remove plant and apparatus in line with operational requirements

You will demonstrate a safety conscious approach to the control of hazards associated with the activity whilst working and communicating effectively with other team members to achieve tasks.

This standard is suitable for a crafts person or technician working independently in the power utilities environment, taking personal responsibility for their own actions and for the quality and accuracy of the work carried out.

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Plan to remove plant and apparatus
1. identify the plant and apparatus to be worked on using available information
2. carry out  a site specific risk assessment of the work, identifying hazards and the required control measures
3.  identify the tasks and their sequence needed to remove plant and apparatus in the utilities environment
4. inform parties directly and indirectly responsible for completing the work activity of the work plan

Prepare to remove plant and apparatus
5. carry out a pre-use inspection of the tools and equipment to be used, checking condition and service information in accordance with organisational procedures
6. plan and carry out all work in line with organisational policy and work procedures
7. select, inspect and wear relevant personal protective equipment for completing work activities in line with organisational procedures 
8. apply the control measures necessary to meet safety requirements for the work activity
9. locate and establish the plant and equipment to be removed in accordance with authorisation procedures

Remove plant and apparatus
10. confirm that stored energy is released before work to remove plant and apparatus commences in accordance work instructions 
11. take precautions to prevent damage to plant and apparatus before and during their removal 
12. remove plant and apparatus in accordance with equipment specification and work instructions
13. work safely at all times, complying with health and safety, environmental and other relevant regulations, directives and guidelines

Restore and reinstate work location
14. label and store the removed components in designated location
15. store tools and equipment safely and securely, leaving the work area in a safe condition in accordance with organisational procedures
16. dispose of waste materials in line with legislative and organisational procedures
17. record and report results of the removal of plant and apparatus in accordance with organisational procedures
18. report unavailable or defective tools, equipment and resources, where appropriate
19. report problems outside role responsibility to designated personnel in line with organisational procedures, where appropriate​​​

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