Reinstate defective fencing
Overview
This standard describes how to reinstate defective fencing. The term “defective” includes components that are damaged or worn out. This standard also applies to gates and barriers. This standard covers: • removing and replacing defective components • reinstating fencing to meet given specifications. If you are using equipment or machinery you need to be trained, and hold current certification where required, in line with relevant legislation. This standard is suitable for fence installers. It can be applied to support any type of fence.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
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)
carry out your work in accordance with instructions and
specifications
select and prepare the required tools and equipment
check to confirm that a safe working environment has been
established
- obtain the materials specified, by type, material, quality and
grade
- remove defective components safely, limiting damage to the
surrounding components and foundations
- use industry-recommended working practices to reinstate
defective fencing, including gates and barriers where fitted, in
accordance with instructions and specifications
- check the integrity of the reinstated components and their fitness
for purpose
maintain the integrity of protective finishes during fixing
use, maintain and store tools and equipment safely and in a clean
and serviceable condition
- dispose of waste and excess materials safely to minimise
environmental risk, in accordance with the relevant legal
requirements
- carry out 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:
the relevant environmental and health and safety requirements
associated with reinstating defective fencing
- the additional hazards and risks involved in the repair of fences
over two metres in height
- the type of clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE)
suitable for the task
- the relevant requirements and procedures for gaining access to
the site
the specific requirements for permit-to-work schemes
the types of signs and protective barriers used in the fencing
industry
- the reasons for traffic management when working adjacent to
highways and other transport systems
- where to obtain the instructions and specifications required to
carry out the work
- the types of tools and equipment used for reinstating defective
fencing and how to prepare, use and maintain these safely and
correctly
- the relevant legal requirements for the use of powered tools and
equipment
the different types of fencing materials and components
the different types and construction of fencing, including gates
and barriers
- the methods used for assembling fencing and fencing
components
the methods used for fixing fencing components to posts
the different types of protective finishes, why they are used and
the methods of maintaining their integrity during fixing
- the limits of your responsibility when dealing with difficulties
arising during the work
- the relevant legal requirements controlling the disposal of waste
and excess materials
the storage requirements for tools and equipment
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
Defective includes 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
verbal instructions