Depollute end of life vehicles

P2.1 vehicle technical data

P2.2 relevant sources of information

P2.3 depollution procedures

P3 prepare the vehicle systems and work area for safe working procedures as appropriate to the vehicle

P4 prepare, check and use all the required depollution equipment following manufacturers' instructions 

P5 carry out all depollution activities following: 

P5.1 your workplace procedures

P5.2 health, safety and environmental requirements

P5.3 relevant regulations

P6 work in a way which minimises the risk of:

P6.1 damage to other vehicle systems, units and components

P6.2 contact with leakage and hazardous substances

P6.3 damage to your working environment

P6.4 injury to self or others

P6.5 fire and explosion

P7 ensure all removed fluids, units and components are segregated and stored in an appropriate manner

P8 ensure your records are accurate, complete and passed to the relevant person(s) within the agreed timescale in the format required

P9 complete all depollution activities within the agreed timescale

P10 promptly report any problems or anticipated delays in completion to the relevant person(s) 

K1.1 health and safety

K1.2 the environment (including waste disposal)

K1.3 appropriate personal protective equipment

K1.4 refrigerant handling

K1.5 high voltage systems

K1.6 explosive atmospheres

K2 legal requirements relating to ELVs

K3 your workplace procedures for:

K3.1 depollution activities

K3.2 the referral of problems

K3.3 reporting delays to the completion of work

K4 the importance of working to recognised depollution procedures and processes and referring to correct sources of information as appropriate

K5 the importance of documenting depollution information

K6 the importance of working within your level of competence and responsibility

K7 the hazards associated with working on or near petrol and alternative fuel vehicle systems and components 

K8 the importance of working to agreed timescales and keeping others informed of progress

K9 the importance of promptly reporting anticipated delays to the relevant person(s) 

Use of depollution equipment

K10 how to prepare, check and use depollution equipment

K11 the importance of carrying out daily checks on equipment

Use of technical information

K12 how to find, interpret and use sources of information to obtain depollution information on the ELV

K13 the importance of using the latest version of depollution information

Depollution process *

K14 how to assess vehicle for health and safety hazards, air bags, high voltage components and any additional hazards

K15 the depollution procedure to be followed

K16 how to select the most appropriate depollution method for the system/unit being worked upon

K17 how to remove hazardous *units and components from vehicles 

K18 how to drain fluids from vehicle systems

K19 how to ensure sufficient drainage has been achieved in accordance with risk assessment, operating procedures and current legislation

K20 how to use suitable testing methods to ensure depollution is complete

K21 the importance of correct storage of all hazardous components and substances removed from the vehicle during depollution

K22 how to deal with unforeseen incidents during depollution process

1.1. removal of batteries and liquefied gas tanks

1.2. removal or neutralisation of potential explosive components (e.g. air bags)

1.3. removal and collection of fluids

1.4. removal of wheels and tyres

1.5. removal of hazardous components (e.g. lead balancing weights or mercury switches)

2. Testing methods are:

2.1. Sensory

2.2. Measurement

 

3. Equipment is:

3.1. depollution rig

3.2. air con tools

3.3. cutting equipment

3.4. tyre/wheel tools

3.5. lifting equipment

3.6. powered hand tools

3.7. drills

3.8. punches 

3.9. suction equipment 

3.10. storage equipment

4. Fluids, units and components are:

4.1. fuel

4.2. engine oil 

4.3. gearbox oil

4.4. hydraulic fluids

4.5. coolant

4.6. refrigerant gases

4.7. screen wash

4.8. airbags

4.9. shock absorbers and fluid

4.10. batteries

4.11. catalytic converters

5. Records to include :

5.1. appropriate waste documentation

5.2. certificates and/or notification of destruction 

5.3. consignment notes for hazardous components being removed from site 

6. Unforeseen incidents to include:

6.1. battery damage

6.2. fluid leakage

6.3. seized fixings

6.4. equipment malfunction

6.5. insufficient storage capacity

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