Prepare site, equipment and tools for fenestration installation
Overview
​This standard covers the preparation of the site, equipment, and tools for the installation of fenestration products. These products include windows and doors, conservatories, or curtain walling systems. You will need to make sure the work site is prepared, the schedule of work is checked with all relevant people, and working areas are clearly identified so that work can begin. You will also need to check that equipment and tools are suitable for the installation and are available. It is especially important to check on the safety of the equipment, and to ensure access to it is restricted. You will also need to check the tools and identify any defects or outdated tools as well as storing them safely.
This standard is for you if you work in the Fenestration Industry and are involved in on site pre-installation preparation work
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
- check and confirm specifications and survey requirements can be met
- identify and isolate work areas from the rest of the site following safe working practices
- protect all areas exposed to debris following standard operating procedures
- prepare work areas and surrounding environments ready to receive installation equipment and materials and access equipment following standard operating procedures and manufacturers' instructions
- remove and protect any vulnerable objects following standard operating procedures
- identify and select suitable access equipment to meet specifications
- prepare and position access equipment for use in line with safe working practices
- identify and select installation equipment and tools to meet specifications
- check installation equipment and tools are safe and fit for use
- prepare and set up equipment and tools following safe working practices
- store equipment and tools to allow safe and effective working practices
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
- types of access equipment used in installation work and any restrictions on use
- examples of when access equipment is used
- how to set up and position access equipment
- how and why access equipment should be checked regularly
- different types of installation equipment and their use including battery powered equipment, mains powered equipment, manual tools and lifting equipment
- how to prepare work areas
- how to set up installation equipment
- how to check the tools and equipment are fit for purpose
- how to deal with any tools or equipment that are unfit for use
- how to store equipment and tols to allow safe and effective working practices