Install combined kerb-drain systems

1. assess the risks associated with the site and the proposed work 2. select, prepare and use tools and equipment for the installation of combined kerb-drain systems safely and correctly 3. wear suitable clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protective equipment (RPE) 4. set out for line and level  5. place and prepare a suitable bed 6. lay units to the correct line and level 7. cut-in units to required specifications 8. maintain correct joint width 9. seal joints to meet specifications 10. connect the kerb-drains to suitable outfalls when installing the system 11. check the completed installation of combined kerb-drain system for compliance and rectify any problems  12. haunch units 13. whilst installing combined kerb-drain systems keep damage, unnecessary waste, unwanted impact on the environment and pollution to a minimum 14. keep the site in a clean and tidy condition whilst completing the installation 15. clean, maintain and store tools and equipment promptly and securely on completion of the installation 16. protect newly installed combined kerb-drain systems correctly against weather and use until they are in a suitable condition 17. leave the site safe, tidy and suitable for intended use 18. maintain good working relations with all those involved in, or affected by, your work  19. maintain communication with colleagues and those involved in, or affected by, your work 20. 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 combined kerb-drain systems 2. how to interpret specifications for installing combined kerb-drain systems 3. how to measure to ensure work is within tolerances  4. how falls, lines and levels are determined and set out 5. how to select the correct tools and equipment for the work including personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protective equipment (RPE) 6. how to use the required tools and equipment safely and correctly 7. how to carry out a risk assessment for the installation and decide on safe working methods 8. the range of combined kerb-drain systems available and their suitable applications  9. the importance of robust edge restraints 10. the importance of using the correct type of bed material 11. how the bed is placed and prepared, and how it is shaped to follow summits, hollows and transitions 12. the pros and cons of using fresh windrow bedding and pre-placed races 13. how to calculate the number of units required 14. how units are delivered to the installation site, stored and positioned for the laying operative 15. how units are manoeuvred into position using mechanical and/or vacuum lifting aids 16. how units are consolidated to the required line and level  17. how units are jointed 18. how combined kerb-drain systems are connected to outfalls 19. how combined kerb-drain systems are checked after installation for accuracy in alignment along both straights and curves 20. how cutting is achieved following the principles of minimum unit size  21. how cutting tools including guillotine, saw and trimming tools are used to install combined kerb-drain systems 22. the importance of dust-suppression and respiratory protective equipment (RPE) when using a cut-off saw 23. the importance of using the correct jointing method and its role in the performance of the completed kerb-drain system 24. removal and replacement of defective units 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 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

A. select and use the following types of tools and equipment when installing combined kerb-drain systems: