Restore gas network components to operational condition
Overview
This Standard is about restoring gas network components to operational condition. This includes the repair and replacement of short sections of mains and services and fitting temporary or permanent external mechanical fittings.
It can apply to any type of fuel gas or combinations of fuel gas including, but not restricted to, natural gas, LPG, blended or 100% hydrogen.
This involves live gas working, restoring components and carrying out repair or replacement in accordance with organisational procedures.
This Standard is for gas network operatives who restore gas network components to operational condition by carrying out repairs or replacing assets.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
1. work in accordance with health and safety and environmental protection regulations and legislation
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
1. relevant health, safety and environment legislation, procedures and codes of practice including those governing work in excavations, hazardous materials, accidents and respiratory and personal protective equipment (RPE, PPE)