Maintain the security of waste management facilities
Overview
This Standard defines the competence required in maintaining security of the premises and the equipment and materials used there. It involves following the required entering and leaving procedures, being aware of possible breaches of security and reporting and resolving any security problems that may arise. This Standard is for those who have responsibility for the security of waste management facilities.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
Maintain the security of the premises, equipment and material
maintain personal visibility in poor light conditions when opening
and securing premises
ensure the integrity of the access to the premises on arrival and
follow the correct entering procedures
carry out a general visual check of premises internally and
externally for areas of concern
store equipment and materials safely and securely when not in
use
ensure plant and equipment - not stored in a secure place - are
immobilised when not in use
turn off lights and power supplying equipment not required for
security
follow the correct exit procedures - including setting alarm
systems that are fitted - and secure the premises
carry out all work in accordance with safe working procedures
Use and communicate data and information
comply with operational procedures or guidelines for maintaining
security of equipment and information
report any actual, or potential, breaches of security in accordance
with operational procedures
ensure spare keys for access to the facility, and for vehicles and
equipment kept on site, are correctly labelled and securely stored
in a designated place off site
ensure records of consumable resources used, and held in stock,
are up- to-date
report any excesses, shortages or recording errors for
consumables stored on site to the designated person
Resolve problems which arise from maintaining security
report to the supervisor any damaged or insecure gate, doors, or
window locks or catches to be repaired or replaced to enable the
premises to be secured when not in use
report to the supervisor lights that are not working to be restored
to full working order
report to the supervisor damage to the facility, or security
equipment, to be repaired In accordance with operational
procedures
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
General
the classifications and types of waste
the potential hazards associated with different wastes
how to identify work-related hazards and risks
details of operational procedures and documentation
how to work with colleagues and other people and resolve
disagreements
how to use personal protective equipment (PPE) in line with
operational procedures
operational procedures and why it is important to comply with
them
your job responsibility and when to report to managers
Security
entering and leaving procedures for the facility
how to recognise and report suspicious occurrences
how to recognise and report breaches of security
what information about the organisation is confidential
why information about clients and visitors should be kept
confidential
how to check use of consumable resources
how to immobilise machinery and equipment
other methods of securing equipment and materials
location and security of keys for vehicles and plant