Transport and handle glazing materials
Overview
This standard covers the handling, movement and transportation to site of glazing materials. The required type and quantity of glazing materials have to be located and then transported so that they arrive at the location of the glazing installation in good order. They have to be identified and stored on site in a safe manner that allows for effective working practices.
This standard is for you if you are involved with the storage and movement of glass and glass related products
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
1 comply with health and safety requirements, and relevant statutory and industry regulations, at all times
2 identify and select glazing materials required to meet job specifications
3 load glazing materials in a way that minimises risks of damage and allows efficient delivery
4 transport glazing materials by using suitable transportation methods to locations according to the agreed schedules
5 handle glazing materials usingmethods to prevent damage to the glazing materials and the surrounding environment
6 position and store glazing materials minimising the risk of damage, following standard operating procedures
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
1 relevant health and safety requirements, and statutory and industry regulations, that have to be complied with
2 storage locations of glazing materials
3 different types of glazing materials transported and handled
4 how to confirm glazing materials selected meet specifications
5 how to identify methods and equipment used for different types of glazing materials
6 types of damage that can occur as a result of incorrect handling and movement of glazing materials
7 types of problems that can occur during the transportation and handling of glazing materials, and how to minimise the impact of these problems
8 how to minimise the risk of problems reoccurring
9 information systems used, and why it is important to record information