Inspect fencing to identify defects and repair options
Overview
This standard describes how to inspect fencing to identify defects and ascertain repair options. The term "defects" includes components that are damaged or worn out. This standard also includes gates and barriers. This standard covers: • inspecting fencing and identifying any defective components • recommending and agreeing repair options. This standard is suitable for fence installation supervisors. It can be applied to support any type of fence.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
complete a site-specific risk assessment to identify hazards
- carry out your work in accordance with relevant environmental
and health and safety legislation, risk assessment requirements
and company policies and procedures
wear suitable clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE)
obtain fencing instructions and specifications
inspect the fencing, including gates and barriers where fitted, to
identify any defects in accordance with instructions and
specifications
- determine the requirements for replacing fencing and fencing
components, using measuring equipment where required
record the defects as well as the materials required for repair
identify the repair options that will restore the integrity of the
fence and keep it fit for purpose
- agree the repair options and timescale with the relevant people in
order to meet instructions and specifications and the resources
available
- carry out your work in a manner that causes minimal impact to the
surrounding area, other users of the site and anyone else who
may be affected
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
how to carry out a risk assessment and why this is important
- the importance of complying with relevant environmental and
health and safety legislation, risk assessment requirements and
company policies and procedures
- the type of clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE)
suitable for the task
where to obtain fencing instructions and specifications
the specification and requirements of different fencing systems
methods that can be used to inspect fencing, including gates and
barriers where fitted, and identify their defects
the factors to be considered during inspection
the common defects associated with different fence types and
how to recognise if they are present
how to check the sizes and dimensions of components
how to determine the repair options
how resource limitations can affect repair options
the advantages and disadvantages of the different repair options
how to minimise the impact of your work on the surrounding area,
other users of the site and anyone else who may be affected
Scope/range
Scope Performance
Scope Knowledge
Values
Behaviours
Skills
Glossary
Defects include damaged and worn out components
Instructions and specifications could include:
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plans/drawings
schedules
method statements
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
manufacturer's guidelines
customer requirements
quality standards e.g. BSI, CE
Repair options could include:
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component replacement
post replacement or repair
component repair
application of protective finish
ground reinstatement