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Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when erecting and dismantling access/working platforms. |
- 1.1 - Interpret and extract information from specifications, method statements, risk assessments and manufacturers' information.
- 1.2 - Comply with information and/or instructions derived from risk assessments and method statement.
- 1.3 - State the organisational procedures developed to report and rectify inappropriate information and unsuitable resources and how they are implemented.
- 1.4 - Describe different types of information, their source and how they are interpreted in relation to:
- specifications, current legislation, method statements, risk assessments and manufacturers' information.
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Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when erecting and dismantling access/working platforms. |
- 2.1 - Describe their responsibilities under current legislation and official guidance whilst working:
- in the workplace, at height, in confined areas, with tools and equipment, with movement/storage of materials and by manual handling.
- 2.2 - Describe the organisational security procedures for tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation to site, workplace, company and operative.
- 2.3 - State what the accident reporting procedures are and who is responsible for making reports.
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Maintain safe working practices when erecting and dismantling access/working platforms. |
- 3.1 - Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and access equipment safely to carry out the activity in accordance with legislation and organisational requirements when erecting and dismantling access/working platforms.
- 3.2 - Explain why, when and how personal protective equipment (PPE) should be used, relating to erecting and dismantling access/working platforms, and the types, purpose and limitations of each type.
- 3.3 - State how emergencies should be responded to in accordance with organisational authorisation and personal skills when involved with fires, spillages, injuries and other task-related hazards.
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Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to erect and dismantle access/working platforms. |
- 4.1 - Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, limitations and defects associated with the resources in relation to:
- ladders/crawler boards
- stepladders/platform steps
- trestles
- proprietary staging/podiums
- proprietary towers
- mobile scaffold towers
- protection equipment and notices
- tools and ancillary equipment.
- 4.2 - Select resources associated with own work in relation to materials, components, tools and equipment.
- 4.3 - State how the resources should be used correctly, how problems associated with the resources are reported and how the organisational procedures are used.
- 4.4 - Outline potential hazards associated with the resources and method of work.
- 4.5 - Describe how to calculate quantity of equipment required associated with the method/procedure to erect and dismantle access equipment/working platforms.
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Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when erecting and dismantling access/working platforms. |
- 5.1 - Protect the work and its surrounding area from damage.
- 5.2 - Minimise damage and maintain a clean work space.
- 5.3 - Describe how to protect work from damage and the purpose of protection in relation to general workplace activities, other occupations and adverse weather conditions.
- 5.4 - Dispose of waste in accordance with legislation.
- 5.5 - State why the disposal of waste should be carried out in relation to the work.
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Complete the work within the allocated time when erecting and dismantling access/working platforms |
- 6.1 - Demonstrate completion of the work within the allocated time.
- 6.2 - State the purpose of the work programme and explain why deadlines should be kept in relation to:
- organisational procedures for reporting circumstances which will affect the work programme.
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Comply with the given contract information to erect and dismantle access/ working platforms to the required specification. |
- 7.1 - Demonstrate the following work skills when erecting and dismantling access/working platforms:
- moving, positioning/erecting, securing, checking, dismantling and removing.
- 7.2 - Erect, dismantle and store two of the following access equipment to given access regulations:
- ladders/crawler boards
- stepladders/platform steps
- proprietary towers
- trestle platforms
- mobile scaffold towers
- proprietary staging/podiums.
- 7.3 - Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow procedures, report problems and establish the authority needed to rectify them, to:
– provide protection to the work area
– establish a base for equipment
– erect proprietary access equipment to manufacturer’s instructions suitable for the work
– erect non-proprietary access equipment suitable for the work
– place protective screens and notices
– check/monitor equipment during the period of use
– dismantle and store access equipment
– use tools and equipment
– work at height.
- 7.4 - Safely use and store materials, hand tools and ancillary equipment.
- 7.5 - State the needs of other occupations and how to communicate within a team when erecting and dismantling access/working platforms.
- 7.6 - Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment used when erecting and dismantling access/working platforms.
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