Supervise the assessment, preparation and movement of permanent way materials, components and equipment

This standard is about the supervision of assessment, preparatory and movement activities of permanent way materials, components and equipment. This may include more than one work site and multiple materials, components and equipment.

You will be required to supervise the assessment, preparation and movement of permanent way materials, components and equipment. The moving methods and techniques to be used will involve a detailed consideration of the nature of the load and its final destination as specified by the lifting plan. This may include more than one worksite and multiple materials, components and equipment.

The loads can be robust or fragile.

During this work, you must take account of the relevant worksite operational requirements, procedures and safe working practices as they apply to you.

Your underpinning knowledge will provide a good understanding of your work and will provide an informed approach to applying problem-solving techniques and procedures when supervising this activity.

You will comply with any organisational procedures, and legislative or regulatory health, safety and environmental requirements applicable when supervising this activity.

This standard is for all supervisors carrying out permanent way engineering activities.

P1 maintain safe working practices and comply with all relevant health and safety regulations, directives, and guidelines
P2 confirm all necessary documentation is in place prior to movement of the load
P3 confirm the weight of the load to be moved
P4 determine the method and select suitable equipment to move the load
P5 confirm that the equipment to be used is capable of moving the load
P6 determine a suitable route for moving the load, minimising risk to person(s) and property
P7 ensure that the load is secured and protected before moving operations start
P8 supervise the movement of permanent way materials, components and equipment
P9 take appropriate action, without delay, when changes to the planned movement activity occur
P10 inform the appropriate person(s) when changes to the planned movement activity have occurred and there are implications involved
P11 prepare appropriate documentation to update on progress and report completion of activities in line with your organisation's procedures
P12 address problems within your control and report unresolved issues

K1 the relevant health and safety regulations, directives, guidelines, and safe working practices and procedures defined by your organisation, as appropriate to the activity and your working area
K2 your responsibilities in respect of health, safety and environment, including the limits of your personal responsibility, your legal responsibility for your own health and safety and the health and safety of others
K3 the importance of wearing protective clothing and other appropriate type of safety equipment (PPE) and where to obtain it from
K4 the hazards associated with working on permanent way infrastructure
K5 how to interpret relevant information relating to the preparation and movement of materials, components and equipment, including information contained in a lifting plan
K6 your organisation's methods and techniques for lifting, moving and handling equipment, including:
K6.1 manual handling
K6.2 use of mechanical devices
K6.3 single lifts
K6.4 tandem lifts
K6.5 staged lifts
K7 the type of lifting, moving and handling equipment to be used, including:
K7.1 hand tools
K7.2 cranes
K7.3 road/rail vehicles
K7.4 rail thimbles
K7.5 mechanical track lifting devices
K7.6 single line gantry
K7.7 iron man
K8 the characteristics of load to be moved in relation to:
K8.1 weight distribution
K8.2 shape
K8.3 vulnerability to damage
K8.4 length
K9 the procedures for confirming the weight of loads as approved by the manufacturer and your organisation
K10 the methods and techniques for slinging and lifting as approved by the manufacturer and your organisation, including:
K10.1 dealing with obstructions
K10.2 responding to the crane controller and banksman
K11 your organisation's procedures for the use, care and control of lifting equipment
K12 the route planning methods and techniques including:
K12.1 safe systems of work
K12.2 clearances
K12.3 safety of staff, the public and property
K13 your organisation's methods and techniques for effective monitoring of the movement activity
K14 how and when movement activities cannot be achieved
K15 the limits of your own authority and responsibility and those of others involved
K16 the relevant data management processes and technologies for recording information
K17 the relevant reporting lines, timeframes and procedures that are approved by your organisation
K18 the allocation of tasks and duties
K19 the benefits of team working and methods to achieve this
K20 the impact of your work on the operations of other departments and the impact of their work for you