Operate plant and machinery in the Tramway environment

​This standard is about operating plant and machinery in the Tramway environment.  It is about being able to prepare the plant and machinery for use and confirming that the surrounding area is protected from damage.  You will be able to set up, operate and manoeuvre a wide range of plant and machinery safely and with minimal impact on the environment and stakeholders. You will know and understand the operational constraints found in the Tramway environment and how these could impact on the safe use of plant and machinery. You will be able to undertake maintenance activities within the limits of your own authority, close down the plant and machinery after work activities and confirm that they are safely stored and secure. 

This standard is for those who work in the Tramway engineering and construction environment.

P1        confirm you are wearing the correct PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and following the relevant health and safety procedures

P2        possess the required information and documentation to operate plant and machinery in the Tramway environment in line with organisation procedures

P3        complete preparation activities on plant and machinery

P4        protect the work and surrounding area from damage or interference

P5        use the required communication techniques whilst using plant and machinery in line with organisational procedures

P6        operate and manoeuvre plant and machinery in the Tramway environment

P7        return plant and machinery to a safe operational state upon completion of work activities

P8        close down, clean and secure plant and machinery after use

P9        carry out maintenance activities to plant and machinery within the limits of own authority

K1          the relevant health and safety procedures appropriate to the activity including safe systems of work

K2          the relevant legal and organisational requirements relating to the use of plant and machinery in the Tramway environment

K3          how the use of plant and machinery can affect stakeholders and the surrounding environment

K4          the methods and techniques for reducing the effect of operational plant and machinery on stakeholders

K5          the operational constraints that may be found in the Tramway environment and how these can impact on the safe operation of plant and machinery

K6          the information and documentation required prior to activities taking place

K7          the risks associated with using plant and machinery

K8          the principles of protection in the Tramway environment and the methods used

K9          the importance of clear and effective communication whilst operating plant and machinery

K10       how to configure plant and machinery using information relating to the work activities

K11       how to hand over responsibility of plant and machinery

K12       the importance of storing and securing plant and machinery when not in use

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).

P2        Information and documentation may include; risk assessment, licence, permits, safety certificates, method statements, manufacturers manual/information/specification.

P3        Preparation activities may include; accessing, conducting operational/functional/safety checks, manoeuvring, positioning, setting up, configuring, starting.  Plant and machinery may include; ancillary equipment, generators, roller dumper, forklift, telehandler, MEWP, ironman, cembre drills, tampering tools, palfinger crane, trilety rail cleaner, elevating work platform, snow plough, winch, cable drum carrier, MEWP's, mixers, compressors, self-powered tools.

P5        Communication techniques may include; hand/arm movements and signals, two-way radio.

P9        Maintenance activities may include; replacing bulbs/fuses, checking, replenishing and replacing fuel/lubricants/fluids/coolants, cleaning parts/components, securing nuts/bolts, aligning and calibrating, changing consumable items.

K3        Affect may include; loud noise, bright lights, dust, vibration, air pollution, chemicals/water pollution.  Stakeholders may include; pedestrians, road users, businesses, landowners, councils, general public, emergency services, transport operators, passengers, customers.  Surrounding environment may include; grade II listed buildings, pedestrianised areas, businesses, other road users.

K5        Operational constraints may include; restricted access/space, open working, weather conditions, day/night working, clearances, slopes, inclines, uneven terrain, restricted noise/vibration levels, iron works, utilities access, obstacles, load characteristics.

K7        Risks may include those associated with; self, the team, the general public, surrounding businesses, overhead and underground services.

* *Tramway

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.