Install flexible block surfaces

1. assess the risks associated with the site and the proposed work 2. select, prepare and use tools and equipment for the installation of flexible block surfaces, including personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protective equipment (RPE) safely and correctly 3. keep damage, unnecessary waste, unwanted impact on the environment and pollution to a minimum 4. set out for line and level 5. construct a suitable restraining edge course to both straight lines, regular arcs and irregular curves 6. lay a bedding of sharp/grit sand, screed to the correct depth and level for the flexible block surfaces 7. install flexible block surfaces by hand to a suitable pattern  8. check laid flexible blocks for alignment 9. cut in flexible blocks to required standard  10. compact flexible blocks 11. check the completed installation of flexible block surfaces for compliance and rectify any problems  12. fill joints and re-compact 13. keep the site in a clean and tidy condition whilst installing flexible block surfaces 14. clean, maintain and store tools and equipment promptly and securely after installing flexible block surfaces 15. protect flexible block surfaces correctly against weather and use until they are in a suitable condition 16. leave the site safe, tidy and suitable for intended use 17. maintain working relations with all those involved in, or affected by the installation of flexible block surfaces 18. maintain communication with all those involved in, or affected by, your work 19. carry out your work in accordance with relevant environmental and health and safety legislation, risk assessment requirements, codes of practice and organisational policies

1. the weather conditions that are appropriate for installation of flexible block surfaces 2. how to carry out a risk assessment for the installation of flexible block surfaces and decide on safe working methods 3. how to interpret flexible block surface installation specifications 4. how to measure to ensure work is within tolerances 5. how falls, lines and levels are determined and set out 6. how to select and prepare the correct tools and equipment for the task, including personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protective equipment (RPE) 7. how to use, maintain, clean and store the required tools and equipment safely and correctly  8. use of cutting tools including splitter, saw and trimming tools 9. the importance of dust-suppression and respiratory protective equipment (RPE) 10. when using a cut-off saw the importance of edge restraints 11. how to calculate the quantity of paving materials required 12. how paving materials should be stored on-site, how they are delivered to the laying face, and how they are positioned for the laying operative 13. the range of blocks available, including permeable block systems, and their suitable applications 14. the range of block patterns commonly used on-site, their relative strengths and weaknesses, and how they are established 15. the importance of mixing and randomising blocks from three or more packs prior to laying 16. the importance of using the correct bedding material and establishing adequate depths and compaction 17. how areas are continuously checked for compliance to line, level, joint width and block competence during the laying process 18. how cutting-in is achieved following the principles of minimum block size and inboard cutting techniques 19. the importance of using the correct jointing material and its role in the performance of the completed surface 20. techniques used for dry and wet grouting 21. the size, mass and type of compaction equipment suitable for the type of blocks being laid 22. how compaction equipment is used, and the use of any required attachments removal and replacement of defective blocks 23. how surfaces are continuously checked for compliance to line, level, joint width and material competence during the laying process 24. the importance of final compliance checks 25. the importance of maintaining communication with those involved in, or affected by, your work and how this should be done 26. the importance of following relevant environmental and ecological best practice to help minimise the impact of your work on the environment 27. your responsibilities under relevant health and safety legislation, codes of practice and organisational policies