Lift and move Tram and Tramway components, materials and equipment

URN: UKTTE10
Business Sectors (Suites): Tram Engineering,Tramway Engineering
Developed by: UK Tram
Approved on: 2021

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

P1        **Health and safety** **procedures** ****may include; ergonomic working, moving and manual handling, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), working time and breaks, lone working, Personal Track Safety, safe systems of work (authorised access/egress points, signage, lighting, CCTV, walking to and from a work site, planned protection arrangements, emergency stop protection arrangements, possession arrangements, isolation requirements, communication/warning arrangements and techniques, positions of safety, safety zones, lookout arrangements, first aid points, emergency assembly point, safety briefings,  fire evacuation, working at height requirements, working in confined spaces requirements, authorised walking routes, emergency service support (as required), walking to and from a vehicle, designated parking areas). P6        **Characteristics** may include; irregular shape, uneven weight distribution, fragility, stability, vulnerability (to damage), shape, size, length, preservation of evidence. P7        **Operational c****onstraints** may include; traffic (other Tram vehicles, road vehicles), pedestrians, open working, restricted access, restricted space, route availability, clearance restrictions, tolerances, day/night work, noise/vibration level, preservation of evidence, obstructions, weather, safety.

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.


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Version Number

1

Indicative Review Date

2024

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

n/a

Original URN

None

Relevant Occupations

Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies, Transportation Operations and Maintenance

SOC Code

3113

Keywords

Tram, Tramway, lift, move, manual handling.