Lift and move Tram and Tramway components, materials and equipment
Overview
This standard is about lifting and moving Tram and Tramway components, materials and equipment manually or mechanically using the correct methods and techniques. It includes understanding the type and characteristics of the load to be moved and the risks to colleagues, contractors, general public, property, assets, materials and equipment. It also includes understanding the hazards associated with carrying out lifting and moving activities within a restricted space such as a depot, workshop or when on site.
This standard is for those who work in engineering and construction the Tram and Tramway environment.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
P1 confirm you are wearing the correct PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and following the relevant health and safety procedures
P2 identify the Tram or Tramway component, material or equipment to be lifted and moved
P3 confirm the route for moving the load in line with organisational procedures
P4 identify the lifting equipment required for the movement of the load, where relevant
P5 source information regarding the characteristics of the load, where required
P6 identify any operational constraints on the planned move
P7 confirm that the final location is suitable for receiving the load
P8 identify risks to colleagues, contractors, general public, property, assets, materials and equipment
P9 secure and protect the load prior to lifting and moving
P10 perform a test lift, where required
P11 lift and move the load over the chosen route
P12 position and release the load safely
P13 record and report the details of the move in line with organisational procedures
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
| K1 the relevant health and safety procedures appropriate to the activity including safe systems of work K2 the relevant information regarding the characteristics of the loads to be moved and how this information can inform the lifting and moving activities K3 the range of operational constraints and how these can affect the movement of Tram and Tramway components, materials and equipment K4 the range of **lifting equipment, methods and techniques** available and approved for use by your organisation K5 the relevant methods and techniques for assessing the risks associated with lifting and moving Tramway components, materials and equipment K6 the relevant **documentation** required by your organisation for the lifting and moving activities taking place K7 how **environmental considerations** may affect the lifting and moving of a load K8 why and when a test lift is performed K9 the relevant communication methods and techniques used when lifting and moving a load K10 the relevant methods and techniques for the safe release of the load |
Scope/range
Scope Performance
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Scope Knowledge
| K4 **L****ifting equipment, methods and techniques** may include; manual, mechanical, jacks, slings, chains, straps, cranes, trolleys, forklift truck/telehandler, flags/signals/communication equipment, lighting, iron man, grabs, barrow, hoist, hydraulic platform, securing and protecting a load, preventing slippage. K6 **Documentation** may include; local safety certificates, location plans, calibration certificates, specifications, licence/permit, lifting plan. K7 **Environmental considerations** may include; day/night time, extremes of weather, terrain, line of sight, underground considerations (culverts, drains, voids). |
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Glossary
Tram
Tramcars, tram vehicle, and any other rail vehicles that operate on tramways. It includes one or more trams coupled together and includes non-passenger-carrying vehicles.
Tramway environment
Includes the tramway (a set of rails, switches and crossings which form the route of a Tram) , infrastructure (fixed assets used for the running of the Tram transport system, including, the tramway, bridges, tunnels, stops, stations and fixed equipment for signalling, communications and electrification), depots, stabling yards.