Ensure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety UNIT SM 1 Area of competence This unit is designed to demonstrate competence in following the health and safety duties required in the workplace within the scope of the relevant Health and Safety legislation and organisational requirements. This unit covers not only your own workplace but that of your customers. The unit requires the individual to have an appreciation of perceived risks in the workplace and know how to respond appropriately. The unit describes the competences required to ensure that your own actions do not create any health and safety risks; that you do not ignore perceived risks in your workplace and that you respond appropriately, including reporting situations which pose a danger to people in the workplace and seeking advice. The individual will need to show that they understand the health and safety requirements and policies in the workplace, and that they check their own working practices and work area for any risk and can respond appropriately. Terms used within the standards Approved procedures and practices - Regulatory, Health, Safety and Environment, relevant company procedures, emergency Hazard - Something with potential to cause harm Hazards and risks - The use and maintenance of machinery or equipment, the use of materials or substances, working practices which may not conform to laid down policies, unsafe behaviour, accidental breakages and spillages, environmental factors Organisational policies - The use of safe working methods and equipment, the safe use of hazardous substances, smoking, eating, drinking, drugs, what to do in the event of an emergency, personal presentation Personal presentation - This includes: personal hygiene; use of personal protection equipment; clothing and accessories suitable to the particular workplace 1 of 38
Risk - The likelihood of a hazard s potential being realised Workplace - The single or multiple areas in which you carry out your work and where your work may impact upon others Skills and competences which demonstrate effective performance You show that you are competent to: Identify the hazards and risks in the workplace Reduce the risks to health and safety in your workplace 1.1 Identify the hazards and risks in the workplace 1. Correctly name and locate the persons responsible for health and safety in the workplace 2. Identify which organisational policies are relevant to working practices 3. Identify those working practices in your work activities which could harm yourself or other persons 4. Identify those potential hazards and risks in the workplace and respond to them in accordance with approved procedures and practices 5. Identify the appropriate procedures for reporting to the persons responsible for health and safety in the workplace those potential hazards and risks Knowledge & Understanding 1. Agreed working policies relating to controlling hazards and risks to health and safety 2. Responsibilities for health and safety in their work activities 3. The responsible persons to report health and safety matters to 4. Legal duties for health and safety in the workplace as required by the relevant legislation 5. What hazards and risks may exist in the workplace 6. The particular health and safety hazards and risks which may be present in their own work activities and the precautions they must take 7. The importance of being aware of changing circumstances in the working environment which may introduce potential hazards and risks 8. The importance of dealing with or promptly reporting hazards and risks 9. The requirements and guidance on the precautions 2 of 38
1.2 Reduce the risks to health and safety in your workplace 1. Follow the most recent organisational policies for your work activities 2. Carry out work activities in accordance with approved procedures and practices 3. Respond appropriately to hazards and risks 4. Ensure your conduct and personal presentation in the workplace does not endanger the health and safety of yourself or other persons in accordance with approved procedures and practices 5. Follow the organisational policies and suppliers or manufacturers instructions for the safe use of equipment, materials and products Knowledge & Understanding 1. The specific organisational policies covering your work activities 2. The suppliers and manufacturers instructions for the safe use of equipment, materials and products 3. Safe working practices for their own work activities 4. The importance of personal presentation in maintaining health and safety in the workplace 5. The importance of personal conduct in maintaining the health and safety of themselves and others 6. Their responsibility for responding to hazards and risks in accordance with approved procedures and practices 7. How to make suggestions for reducing risks to health and safety within your work activities to the responsible persons 8. How to report any differences between organisational policies and suppliers or manufacturers instructions as appropriate 3 of 38
Communicate information UNIT SM 2 Area of competence This unit is for the individual to demonstrate competence in receiving, using and reporting information, and liaising with customers. Terms used within the standards Customers - Domestic, non-domestic, internal, co-operative, non co-operative Information - Relevant to system, other information Method of communication - Verbal, written, displayed Proposed work- Installation, repair, maintenance Skills and competences which demonstrate effective performance You show that you are competent to: Receive, record and transmit information Liaise with customers 4 of 38
2.1 Receive, record and transmit information 1. Establish and confirm the accuracy and meaning of received information 2. Validate the source of received information 3. Ensure information recorded in appropriate documentation is complete, accurate and legible in accordance with relevant company procedures 4. Select a method of communication for transmitting information from those available, to meet the needs of the receiver 5. Ensure the receiver confirms accuracy and meaning of transmitted information in accordance with relevant company procedures 6. Resolve information inaccuracies and receiver misunderstandings in a timely manner Knowledge & Understanding 1. Potential barriers to accurate reception and recording of information 2. Importance of accuracy 3. Information, relevance, assessment and use 4. Potential problems with information transmission 5. Action to be taken in the event of failure of transmission method 6. Particular requirements when dealing with information relating to notifiable diseases, emergencies and accidents 2.2 Liaise with customers 1. Ensure information on proposed work is accurate and meets the needs of customers 2. Communicate changes in work programmes clearly, accurately and promptly to customers 3. Ensure the method of communication is appropriate to the type and volume of information 4. Deal with requests for information in a timescale which is acceptable to customers 5. Deal with customers in accordance with relevant company procedures on customer care 6. Customer communications which are outside the responsibility of the job holder are assigned in accordance with relevant company procedures 7. Complete and disseminate records of customer contact in accordance with relevant company procedures 5 of 38
Knowledge & Understanding 1. Employer s customer care policies 2. Undertaker s rights and obligations 3. Employer s standards of service 4. Legal background to public/private sewers 5. Sources of additional information 6. Implications of presenting a poor public image 7. Implications of giving incorrect or inaccurate information 6 of 38
Monitor asset using CCTV equipment UNIT SM 3 Area of competence This unit is designed to demonstrate competence in using CCTV equipment. Before using CCTV equipment, the individual should make sure it is working properly and adjust it for best performance. The individual should be able to interpret what they see on the screen, report their findings appropriately, and contact the appropriate person to deal with problems outside the scope of their job. Terms used within the standards Approved procedures and practices - Regulatory, Health, Safety and Environment, relevant company procedures Equipment - Cameras; screens; system controls; recorders; lights Records - Records that you need to make of: incidents; equipment; tapes; duties; access Skills and competences which demonstrate effective performance You show that you are competent to: Prepare to monitor asset using CCTV equipment Monitor CCTV camera images and report findings 7 of 38
3.1 Prepare to monitor asset using CCTV equipment 1. Ensure the CCTV equipment is working properly in accordance with approved procedures and practices 2. Adjust the equipment and system controls to get the best performance 3. Investigate any faults in system performance and report them to the appropriate person 4. Carry out tape changeovers in a way that minimises recorder downtime 5. Organise your work area so that you can work efficiently and safely 6. Make sure your monitor screens are clean to maximise clarity of image 7. Complete the required records completely, legibly and within required timescales Knowledge & Understanding 10. The risks associated with confined spaces and the associated procedures 11. Regulations and codes of practice relating to using CCTV equipment 12. The operational instructions and procedures you should follow when preparing to monitor areas using CCTV equipment 13. How to confirm that the equipment is working and what to do if it is not 14. Health and safety guidance relating to the use of visual display units 15. How to adjust and use the equipment and system controls to get best performance 16. The terminology used with CCTV equipment and usage 3.2 Monitor CCTV camera images and report findings 1. Use CCTV systems and equipment in line with operating instructions and in accordance with approved procedures and practices 2. Recognise activities or incidents that should be recorded in accordance with approved procedures and practices 3. Control and use systems to their full operational ability 4. Interpret and report findings to the appropriate person 5. Identify problems outside the scope of the job holder and report to the appropriate person 6. Record work activities in accordance with relevant company procedures 8 of 38
Knowledge & Understanding 17. Current legislation, regulations and codes of practice relating to using CCTV equipment 18. The area of coverage of each camera being used 19. The capabilities and limitations of systems and equipment being used 20. How to use systems to get their best performance 21. How to maintain effective and efficient working relationships with others 9 of 38
Restore sewers and ancillaries to an appropriate condition UNIT SM 4 Area of competence This unit is for the individual to demonstrate competence in restoring the function of sewers and ancillaries. This can be on a planned basis or in response to notification of a malfunction of the system. Terms used within the standards Approved procedures and practices - Regulatory, Health, Safety and Environment, relevant company procedures External factors - Weather, traffic, access, safety, working environment, environmental issues Faults and damage - Major structural damage, serious blockage, flooding, danger to public health, pollution Sewers and ancillaries - Sewers, drains, ancillaries, un-powered and electrically isolated ancillaries Specification: Tools and equipment; maintenance of sewers and ancillaries; verification and testing Temporary arrangements - Flow diversion, temporary pumping, isolation to protect work area Verify and test - Visual inspection, performance test Waste materials - Silt, roots, sewer debris Work activities - Rodding, jetting, clean and disinfect, simple maintenance Skills and competences which demonstrate effective performance You show that you are competent to: Prepare sewers and ancillaries for work activities Conduct work activities to restore sewers and ancillaries to an appropriate condition Identify and report condition of sewers and ancillaries outside the scope of the job holder 10 of 38
4.1 Prepare sewers and ancillaries for work activities 1. Locate accurately the position of sewers and ancillaries requiring remedial action in accordance with approved procedures and practices 2. Select an appropriate water supply in accordance with approved procedures and practices 3. Establish remedial action requirements in accordance with relevant technical procedures 4. Ensure information, plant, tools and equipment are appropriate for remedial action 5. Notify individuals and organisations affected by remedial actions in accordance with relevant company procedures 6. Report problems outside the scope of the job holder in accordance with relevant company procedures 7. Identify and report external factors which prevent the job being carried out at the present time 8. Identify the risks associated with confined spaces, and the associated control measures 9. Record work activities in accordance with relevant company procedures 10. Ensure work activities conform with approved procedures and practices at all times Knowledge & Understanding 1. The risks associated with confined spaces and the associated procedures 2. Sources of information relevant to the activity and how to interpret it 3. The correct procedures for obtaining and using a water supply 4. How to distinguish between public and private sewers 5. Materials, tools and equipment requirements for remedial action 6. The most suitable choice of materials and equipment given the nature of the work activity, and its potential impact on the environment 7. Alternative methods of remedial action 8. Reporting procedures 9. The likely impact of work activities on others 10. Potential hazards associated with sewage including trade effluents, uncontrolled discharges into the system, and other hazardous objects 11. Dangers from vermin and the associated control measures 12. The risks associated with confined spaces and the associated control measures 11 of 38
4.2 Conduct work activities to restore sewers and ancillaries to an appropriate condition 1. Check condition of tools and equipment used for remedial action in accordance with approved procedures and practices and manufacturer s specification 2. Report defects and deficiencies in tools and equipment in accordance with relevant company procedures 3. Prepare tools and equipment in accordance with approved procedures and practices 4. Carry out work activities in accordance with approved procedures and practices at all times 5. Dispose of waste materials in accordance with approved procedures and practices 6. Verify and test maintained sewers and ancillaries in accordance with approved procedures and practices 7. Record and report work activities and outcomes in accordance with relevant company procedures Knowledge & Understanding 1. Tools and equipment needs for remedial action 2. Alternative methods for remedial action 3. The risks associated with manual handling and the appropriate control measures 4. Reporting procedures for defects to tools and equipment 5. Implications of inadequate remedial action 6. Problems that may be encountered during remedial action and ways in which they can be mitigated 7. Responsibilities for health and safety in their work activities 8. Potential hazards associated with sewage including trade effluents, uncontrolled discharges into the system, and other hazardous objects 9. Dangers from vermin and the associated control measures 10. Procedures for disposal of waste materials 11. The types of sewerage systems and flow variations 12 of 38
4.3 Identify and report condition of sewers and ancillaries outside the scope of the job holder 1. Identify faults and damage outside the scope of the job holder 2. Report faults and damage in accordance with relevant company procedures 3. Recommend possible temporary arrangements to protect the operation and condition of sewers and ancillaries, properties and the environment in accordance with approved procedures and practices 4. Ensure records of faults and damage are accurate and legible, and are reported in accordance with relevant company procedures 5. Ensure work activities conform with approved procedures and practices at all times Knowledge & Understanding 1. How to identify faults and damage 2. Recording and reporting procedures 3. Types of temporary arrangements and methods of procurement 4. Effects of influents on sewer condition 5. Implications of flooding and pollution 13 of 38
UNIT SM 5 Carry out inspection and operational maintenance of sewers and Area of competence ancillaries This unit is for the individual to demonstrate competence in carrying out inspections and operational maintenance on sewers and ancillaries. Operational maintenance is taken to mean straightforward activities on sewers, un-powered and electrically isolated ancillaries such as cleaning and lubrication. Terms used within the standards Approved procedures and practices - Regulatory, Health, Safety and Environment, relevant company procedures External factors - Weather, traffic, access, safety, working environment, environmental issues Faults and damage - Major structural damage, serious blockage, flooding, danger to public health, pollution Inspection - Visual inspection, performance test Inspection and maintenance requirements - Visual inspection, performance test, operational checks, lubrication Operational maintenance - Operational checks, lubrication, cleaning Sewers and ancillaries - Sewers, drains, ancillaries, un-powered and electrically isolated ancillaries Temporary arrangements - Flow diversion, temporary pumping, isolation to protect work area Tools and equipment - Cutting equipment, hand tools, inspection equipment, cleaning equipment Skills and competences which demonstrate effective performance You show that you are competent to: Prepare sewers and ancillaries for inspection and maintenance 14 of 38
Carry out inspection and maintenance of sewers and ancillaries Identify and report condition of sewers and ancillaries outside the scope of the job holder 5.1 Prepare sewers and ancillaries for inspection and maintenance 1. Locate position of sewers and ancillaries requiring inspection, rectification or repair in accordance with approved procedures and practices 2. Select an appropriate water supply in accordance with approved procedures and practices 3. Establish inspection and maintenance requirements of sewers and ancillaries in accordance with approved procedures and practices 4. Ensure materials, tools and equipment are appropriate for work activities 5. Notify individuals and organisations affected by work activities in accordance with relevant company procedures 6. Report defects and deficiencies outside the scope of the job holder in accordance with relevant company procedures 7. Identify and report external factors which prevent the job being carried out at the present time 8. Record work activities in accordance with relevant company procedures 9. Ensure work activities comply with approved procedures and practices at all times Knowledge & Understanding 1. The risks associated with confined spaces and the associated procedures 2. Identification of the condition of sewers and ancillaries 3. The correct procedures for obtaining and using a water supply 4. Maintenance requirements of sewers and ancillaries 5. Maintenance methods 6. Inspection methods 7. Reporting procedures 15 of 38
5.2 Carry out inspection and maintenance of sewers and ancillaries 1. Prepare tools and equipment in accordance with approved procedures and practices 2. Carry out inspection and operational maintenance (4) of sewers and ancillaries in accordance with approved procedures and practices 3. Report outcomes of work activities in accordance with relevant company procedures 4. Carry out inspection of maintained components in accordance with approved procedures and practices and relevant technical specification 5. Identify the risks associated with confined spaces, and the associated control measures 6. Ensure work activities comply with approved procedures and practices at all times 7. Record and report work activities and outcomes in accordance with relevant company procedures Knowledge & Understanding 1. Preparation procedures for inspection and operational maintenance 2. The correct procedures for the use of tools and equipment 3. The risks associated with manual handling and the appropriate control measures 4. Reporting procedures 5. Implications of inadequate inspection and operational maintenance for the operation of the system 6. Interpretation of results from verification and testing 7. Technical specifications for: tools and equipment; operational maintenance procedures; verification and testing 8. The risks associated with confined spaces and the associated control measures 5.3 Identify and report condition of sewers and ancillaries outside the scope of the job holder 1. Identify faults and damage outside the scope of the job holder 2. Faults and damage are reported in accordance with relevant company procedures 3. Recommend possible temporary arrangements to protect the operation and condition of sewers and ancillaries, in accordance and approved procedures and practices 16 of 38
4. Ensure records of faults and damage are accurate and legible and are disseminated in accordance with relevant company procedures 5. Ensure work activities comply with approved procedures and practices at all times Knowledge & Understanding 1. How to identify faults and damage 2. Recording and reporting procedures 3. Implications of not correctly recording and reporting faults and damage 4. Types of temporary arrangements and methods of procurement 5. Effects of influents on sewer condition 6. Implications of flooding and pollution 17 of 38
Locate and avoid supply apparatus and sub-structures UNIT SM 6 Area of competence This unit is designed for the individual to demonstrate competence in locating and avoiding supply apparatus and sub-structures by using appropriate search and detection methods, keeping updated records, identifying and avoiding risks of damage to services and danger to personnel, and following safe work practices. Supply apparatus in the context of this unit relates to supply apparatus for utilities and other agencies. Terms used within the standards Approved procedures and practices - Environmental, organisational, regulatory, emergency, operational, Health, Safety and Environment, relevant company procedures and risk assessments Codes of Practice - Statutory, regulatory Search techniques - Electronic location equipment, trial holes, visual, use of drawings Supply apparatus and sub-structures - Include the supply apparatus for utilities and other agencies, above ground services, built structures, the natural environment Skills and competences which demonstrate effective performance You show that you are competent to: Identify, mark and confirm location of supply apparatus and sub-structures Maintain the safety and integrity of supply apparatus and sub-structures 18 of 38
6.1 Identify, mark and confirm location of supply apparatus and sub-structures 1. The extent of the work site is identified from the work instructions and plans 2. Position and type of supply apparatus and sub-structures are accurately identified from records, surface evidence and search techniques, and marked on the work site in accordance with work instructions and relevant Codes of Practice 3. Risks of damage to supply apparatus and sub-structures are identified and clearly marked in accordance with relevant Codes of Practice 4. Positions and types of supply apparatus and sub-structures are recorded in accordance with instructions and organisational requirements 5. Deviations in the position of equipment and identification of other structures are reported in accordance with instruction and organisational requirements 6. Details of position and type of supply apparatus and sub-structures are communicated to relevant personnel in accordance with instruction and organisational requirements 7. Problems and conditions outside the responsibility of the job holder are referred to an authorised person 8. Work is carried out to approved procedures and practices and in compliance with statutory requirements Knowledge & Understanding 1. Typical locations and depths of the usual range of underground supply apparatus and sub-structures. 2. Methods of marking underground supply apparatus 3. The type of hazard associated with different supplies and actions to take in the case of damage 4. The persons/organisations to be notified in the case of damage to supply apparatus or sub-structures 5. Methods of marking out for excavation work to ensure the accurate location of the required excavation 6. The outcomes of incorrect marking out of the excavations, including costs, loss of time, and material wastage 7. The importance of protecting supply apparatus exposed during excavation work 8. Methods of providing appropriate temporary and permanent support for supply apparatus exposed during site excavations 9. The main sources of legislation relating to highways operations in the proximity of other supply apparatus 10. Methods of visually locating and identifying underground supply apparatus and sub-structures, including markers, signs and features, and the use of existing records 11. Principles of operation and method of use of electronic detection equipment 12. How to interpret the results of electronic detection equipment readings 13. The possible effects of external influences on electronic detection equipment readings 14. The situations in which it would be appropriate to use trial holes to locate underground supplies and sub-structures 15. Regulations governing the location of supply apparatus where this exposes other services 19 of 38
16. Main industry procedures and practices for confirming the location and marking of supply apparatus and sub-structures, including environmental, organisational, regulatory, emergency, operational, Health, Safety and Environment compliance, relevant company procedures and risk assessments within the remit of the candidate s responsibility 17. Roles and responsibilities of the various organisations and cross sectors involved in the work activity and how to liaise effectively with them 18. Main responsibilities of the employer and employee under the Health and Safety at Work Act 19. Legislation governing work in excavations 20. Safe procedures for handling the range of location equipment and hazardous materials 21. Accident recording and reporting procedures 6.2 Maintain the safety and integrity of supply apparatus and sub-structures 1. The position and condition of supply apparatus and sub-structures within the work site are maintained in accordance with their specification and relevant Codes of Practice 2. Working practices within the work site avoid damage to supply apparatus and sub-structures, any damage is identified and reported promptly to the authorised person 3. Exposed supply apparatus and sub-structures are supported correctly, safely and securely, relevant to their specification and in accordance with approved procedures 4. Appropriate precautions are taken to protect personnel and equipment from the consequent effects of damage to supply apparatus and substructures in accordance with approved procedures and practices 5. Damage to supply apparatus and sub-structures are reported promptly to the appropriate authority and the area made safe, in accordance with approved procedures and practices 6. Problems and conditions outside the responsibility of the job holder are referred to an authorised person 7. Work is carried out to approved procedures and practices and in compliance with statutory requirements 20 of 38
Knowledge & Understanding 1. For each item of supply apparatus to be located, the key physical properties of the supply pipeline or component size (diameter), colour, material and its resistance to impact from excavation activities, methods of identification of supply apparatus for utilities and other agencies and sub-structures 2. The physical properties of the contents of the medium being carried by the supply apparatus, ignition characteristics, density relative to air, electrocution etc 3. The risks associated with maintaining the safety and integrity of supply apparatus and sub-structures 4. For each of the supplies within the range the possible effects of damage to the supply apparatus and sub-structures 5. Implications of damage to the supply apparatus which could include personal danger to the health or life of the operatives, or to others on site 6. The implications of damage to the supply apparatus which could include damage to the environment 7. The implications of damage to the supply apparatus which could include additional job costs in repair and delay to job progress 8. How regulations identified in the Street Works Act apply to the job in hand 9. The importance of providing adequate support for supply apparatus and sub-structures 10. The possible outcomes of leaving exposed supply apparatus and sub-structures unsupported, including supplies for utilities and other agencies 11. Methods of adequately supporting exposed supply apparatus and sub-structures 12. Main requirements of legislation relating to the precautions to be observed during supply location works, including statutory and regulatory provisions 13. Main industry procedures and practices for maintaining the integrity of supply apparatus and sub-structures including environmental, organisational, regulatory, emergency, operational, Health, Safety and Environment compliance, relevant company procedures and risk assessments within the remit of the candidate s responsibility 14. The roles and responsibilities of persons within the highways operations team 15. Site management structures for highways operations 16. The importance of referring to appropriate persons, problems that are outside the area of the candidate s responsibility 17. Procedures for reporting and recording job progress, problems, deviations to work programmes 18. Main responsibilities of the employer and employee under the Health and Safety at Work Act 19. Legislation governing work in excavations 20. Safe procedures for handling the range of equipment used in maintaining the integrity of service apparatus and sub-structures 21. Safe procedures for handling hazardous materials 22. Accident recording and reporting procedures 23. The range and use of personal protective equipment 21 of 38
Prepare resources and segregate the area for highways works UNIT SM 7 Area of competence This unit is designed for the individual to demonstrate competence in interpreting instructions, plans and specifications in preparing resources and segregating areas for highways works. Organisation of work resources, safe and secure storage of equipment and materials, and protection of personnel, property and the works through appropriate signs, lighting and guarding. Terms used within the standards Approved procedures and practices - Regulatory, Health, Safety and Environment, relevant company procedures, emergency, operational Category of works - Pedestrian and vehicular traffic control system Codes of Practice - Statutory, regulatory including New Roads and Street Works Act Equipment - Hand tools, powered tools and equipment for excavation and re-instatement Materials - Materials in the context of the work activity; quality and quantity of work materials Protection equipment - Signs, lights, guards, portable traffic signals Traffic control equipment - Give and take signs, priority signs, stop/go boards, portable traffic signals Skills and competences which demonstrate effective performance You show that you are competent to: Determine site and resource requirement for the highways works Install signs, lights and guarding requirements for work on the highway 22 of 38
7.1 Determine site and resource requirement for the highways works 1. The area for highways works is located and confirmed according to instructions and specified requirements 2. Work is planned to minimise disruption and inconvenience to others and is in accordance with approved procedures and practices 3. Materials and equipment are selected to meet the planned works requirement in accordance with the work instructions and specifications 4. Shortages and defects of materials and equipment are reported in accordance with operational and organisational procedures 5. The area for the highways works is set out in accordance with the specified requirement 6. Any hazards and risks are identified and appropriate action taken to provide for the safety of the work area and the natural environment 7. Materials and equipment supplies are confirmed as correct for the work requirement, in accordance with instructions and organisational procedures 8. Materials and equipment in storage are maintained in a condition appropriate for their use, in accordance with operational and organisational requirements 9. Security of materials and equipment is maintained in accordance with instruction and organisational requirements 10. Problems and conditions outside the responsibility of the job holder are re 11. Work is carried out to approved procedures and practices and in compliance with statutory requirements Knowledge & Understanding 1. Main industry procedures and practices for the determination of site and resource requirements, including environmental, organisational, regulatory, emergency, operational, Health, Safety and Environment compliance, relevant company procedures and risk assessments within the remit of the candidate s responsibility 2. The roles and responsibilities of persons within the highways operations team 3. Site management structures for highways operations 4. The importance of referring to appropriate persons, problems that are outside the area of the candidate s responsibility 5. Procedures for reporting and recording job progress, problems, deviations to work programmes 6. The characteristics of materials encountered in excavation work including paving, sub-surface and general materials 7. The range of equipment used in excavation and reinstatement work, including hand and powered tools, and motorised equipment 8. Maintenance requirements for the range of hand and power tools used in highways works 9. The importance of confirming that the work location has been correctly identified 10. The types of information contained in written instructions, specifications, and drawings 11. The key requirements of an effective site layout 23 of 38
12. Common hazards in highways works and appropriate safety precautions, and methods of prevention 13. Methods of dealing with emergencies 14. The range of safety equipment in accordance with highways operations 15. The main requirements of safety legislation governing highways works 16. Materials posing a health hazard and safe handling methods 17. Personal protective equipment for use in highways operations 18. Lifting and handling techniques appropriate to the materials, tools and equipment used in highways works 19. Main requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act for highways operations 20. Main responsibilities of employer and employees engaged in highways operations 21. Employer responsibilities for providing a safe place of work, including appropriate safety equipment 7.2 Install signs, lights and guarding requirements for work on the highway 1. Safety and security requirements for the area of the highways works are identified from the work instructions and specifications and in accordance with relevant Codes of Practice 2. Plans for the highways works make satisfactory provision for the protection and traffic control requirements surrounding the work activity and provision for access and movement of work vehicles and personnel 3. The type of carriageway and category of works are accurately identified in accordance with organisational requirements and relevant Codes of Practice 4. Setting out and erection procedures for the protection equipment are carried out in accordance with relevant Codes of Practice 5. The positioning and condition of the protection equipment are confirmed as satisfactory to the work requirement and in accordance with the relevant Codes of Practice 6. Traffic control equipment is positioned, adjusted, maintained and controlled to the work requirement in accordance with relevant Codes of Practice and appropriate to the progress and changes of the work activity 7. Defective and damaged equipment is reported to the appropriate person 8. Removal of protection equipment and traffic control equipment is in accordance with relevant Codes of Practice 9. Problems and conditions outside the responsibility of the job holder are referred to an authorised person 10. Work is carried out to approved procedures and practices and in compliance with statutory requirements 24 of 38
Knowledge & Understanding 1. The main sources of information on statutory requirements for the control of highways works 2. The types of signs, lights, and guard equipment 3. The types of traffic control equipment including warning signs, priority signs, stop/go boards, and portable traffic signals 4. The importance of checking and reporting defects in signs, guards, lighting, and traffic control systems and ensuring that defective equipment is taken out of use 5. The design and purpose of each of the signs used for protecting highways works 6. The statutory positioning requirements of protection equipment including signs, lights, guards, and traffic controls relative to the different highways environments and conditions 7. The types of guards used to protect highways works and their positioning requirements relative to the work 8. The types and positioning of lighting required for highways works 9. The main road classifications, including single and dual carriageways 10. The design, operation, and maintenance requirements for traffic controls including warning signs, priority signs, stop/go boards, and portable traffic signals 11. Traffic control requirements for highways works in different road conditions 12. Correct procedures/sequences for implementing traffic control equipment in different work locations 13. Correct procedures for moving traffic controls as work progresses 14. The importance of ensuring that regular checks are made to update signing, lighting, guarding, and traffic control arrangements as requirements change with work progress 15. The importance of regular maintenance and cleaning of signs and lights during the course of highways works 16. Statutory requirements and recommendations for the signing, lighting, and guarding of highways works on single and dual carriageways 17. The range and purpose of personal protective equipment used during highways works 18. The importance of checking and reporting defects in personal protective equipment 19. Main industry procedures and practices for the determination of site and resource requirements, including environmental, organisational, regulatory, emergency, operational, Health, Safety and Environment compliance, relevant company procedures, and risk assessments within the remit of the candidate s responsibility 20. The actions to take in the event of an accident or emergency on the highway 21. Procedures for summoning the emergency services 22. Persons/organisations with whom it is necessary to liaise on highways operations 23. Main responsibilities of the employer and employee under the Health and Safety at Work Act 24. Safe procedures for handling the range of signing, guarding, and lighting equipment used for highways works 25. Safe procedures for handling hazardous materials 26. Accident reporting and recording procedures 25 of 38
Prepare resources and segregate the area for site works UNIT SM 8 Area of competence This unit is designed for the individual to demonstrate competence in interpreting instructions, plans and specifications in preparing resources and segregating areas for site works. Organisation of work resources, safe and secure storage of equipment and materials, and protection of personnel, property and the works through appropriate site protection in accordance with the site operations. This unit is not suitable for candidates who carry out work on highways only. Terms used within the standards Approved procedures and practices - Regulatory, Health, Safety and Environment, relevant company procedures, emergency, operational Equipment - Hand tools, powered tools and equipment for excavation and re-instatement Materials - Materials in the context of the work activity; quality and quantity of work materials Skills and competences which demonstrate effective performance You show that you are competent to: Determine site and resource requirements for the site works 26 of 38
8.1 Determine site and resource requirements for the site works 1. The area for site works is located and confirmed according to instructions and specified requirements 2. Work is planned to minimise disruption and inconvenience to others and is in accordance with approved procedures and practices 3. Materials and equipment are selected to meet the planned works requirement in accordance with the work instructions and specifications 4. Shortages and defects of materials and equipment are reported in accordance with operational and organisational procedures 5. The area for the site works is set out in accordance with the specified requirement 6. Any hazards and risks are identified and appropriate action taken to provide for the safety of the work area and the natural environment 7. Materials and equipment supplies are confirmed as correct to the work requirement, in accordance with instructions and organisational procedures 8. Materials and equipment in storage are maintained in a condition appropriate to their use, in accordance with operational and organisational requirements 9. Security of materials (2) and equipment is maintained in accordance with instruction and organisational requirements 10. Problems and conditions outside the responsibility of the job holder are referred to an authorised person 11. Work is carried out to approved procedures and practices and in compliance with statutory requirements Knowledge & Understanding 1. Main industry procedures and practices for the determination of site and resource requirements, including environmental, organisational, regulatory, emergency, operational, Health, Safety and Environment compliance, relevant company procedures, and risk assessments within the remit of the candidate s responsibility 2. The roles and responsibilities of persons within the on-site operations team 3. Site management structures for on-site operations 4. The importance of referring to appropriate persons, problems that are outside the area of the candidate s responsibility 5. Procedures for reporting and recording job progress, problems, deviations to work programmes 6. The importance of confirming that the work location has been correctly identified 7. The types of information contained in written instructions, specifications, and drawings 8. The key requirements of an effective site layout 9. The characteristics of materials encountered in excavation work including paving, sub-surface and general materials 10. The range of equipment used in excavation and reinstatement work, including hand and powered tools, and motorised equipment 11. Maintenance requirements for the range of hand and power tools used in site works 12. Common hazards in site works and appropriate safety precautions, and methods of prevention 27 of 38
13. Methods of dealing with emergencies 14. The range of safety equipment in accordance with site operations 15. The main requirements of safety legislation governing site works 16. Materials with a health hazard and safe handling methods 17. Personal protective equipment for use on site operations 18. Lifting and handling techniques appropriate to the materials, tools and equipment used in site works 19. Main requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act for site operations 20. Main responsibilities of employer and employees engaged in site operations 21. Employer responsibilities for providing a safe place of work, including appropriate safety equipment 22. Accident reporting and recording procedures 28 of 38
Assist in preparing resources and segregating the area for highways works UNIT SM 9 Area of competence This unit is designed for the individual, working under supervision, to demonstrate competence in interpreting instructions, in preparing resources and segregating areas for highways works; organisation of work resources, safe and secure storage of equipment and materials, and protection of personnel, property and the works through appropriate site protection in accordance with the site operations. Terms used within the standards Approved procedures and practices - Regulatory, Health, Safety and Environment, relevant company procedures, emergency, operational Codes of Practice - Statutory, regulatory including New Roads and Street Works Act Equipment - Hand tools, powered tools and equipment including signing for excavation and re-instatement Materials: Materials in the context of the work activity; quality and quantity of work materials; materials to include backfill and sub-courses Protection equipment - Signs, lights, guards, portable traffic signals Traffic control equipment - Warning signs, priority signs, stop/go boards, traffic signals Skills and competences which demonstrate effective performance You show that you are competent to: Determine site and resource requirements for highways works Install signs, lights and guarding requirements for work on the highway 29 of 38
9.1 Determine site and resource requirements for highways works 1 The area for highways works is located and confirmed according to instructions and specified requirements 2 Shortages and defects of materials and equipment are reported in accordance with operational and organisational procedures 3 The area for the highways works is set out in accordance with the specified requirement 4 Any hazards and risks are identified and appropriate action taken to provide for the safety of the work area and the natural environment 5 Materials and equipment supplies are confirmed as being correct for the work requirement, in accordance with instructions and organisational procedures 6 Security of materials and equipment is maintained in accordance with instruction and organisational requirements 7 Problems and conditions outside the responsibility of the job holder are in accordance with approved procedures and practices 8 Work is carried out to approved procedures and practices and in compliance with statutory requirements Knowledge & Understanding 1. The main materials encountered in excavation work including paving, sub-surface and general fill materials 2. The range of hand and powered tools used for excavations and reinstatement 3. Maintenance requirements for the range of hand and power tools used for excavation and reinstatement 4. The importance of confirming that the work location has been correctly identified from verbal instructions 5. The key requirements of an effective and safe work area 6. Common hazards in excavation and reinstatement work and appropriate safety precautions 7. Methods of dealing with emergencies in excavations 8. The range of safety equipment in accordance with highways operations 9. Materials posing a health hazard and safe handling methods 10. Personal protective equipment for use in highways operations 11. Lifting and handling techniques appropriate to the materials, tools and equipment 12. Main industry procedures and practices for the determination of site and resource requirements including; environmental, organisational, regulatory, emergency, operational, Health, Safety and Environment compliance, and relevant company procedures, within the remit of the candidate s responsibility. 13. The roles and responsibilities of persons within the highways operations team 14. Job control structures for site operation 15. The importance of referring to team leaders problems that are outside the area of the candidate s responsibility 30 of 38
16. Procedures for reporting and recording job progress, problems and deviations to work programmes to the immediate team leader 17. Main Health, Safety and Environment responsibilities of employer and employee engaged in highways operations 18. Employer responsibilities for providing a safe place of work, including appropriate safety equipment 19. Responsibility of employee for safety of self and others 20. Procedures for reporting and recording accidents 9.2 Install signs, lights and guarding requirements for work on the highway 1. Safety and security requirements for the area of the highways works are identified from the work instructions and specifications and in accordance with relevant Codes of Practice 2. Setting out and erection procedures for the protection equipment are carried out in accordance with relevant Codes of Practice 3. The positioning and condition of the protection equipment are confirmed satisfactory to the work requirement and in accordance with the relevant Codes of Practice 4. Traffic control equipment is positioned, adjusted, maintained and controlled to the work requirement in accordance with relevant Codes of Practice and appropriate to the progress and changes of the work activity 5. Defective and damaged equipment is reported to the appropriate person 6. Removal of protection equipment and traffic control equipment is in accordance with relevant Codes of Practice 7. Problems and conditions outside the responsibility of the job holder are referred in accordance with approved procedures and practices 8. Work is carried out to approved procedures and practices and in compliance with statutory requirements Knowledge & Understanding 1. The actions to take in the event of an accident or emergency on the highway 2. Procedures for summoning the emergency services 3. The range and purpose of personal protective equipment used during highways works 4. The importance of checking and reporting defects in personal protective equipment to the team leader 5. The purpose of equipment used for protecting highways works, including signs, lights, guards and portable traffic signals 6. The different types of traffic control equipment including warning signs, priority signals, stop/go boards, portable traffic lights 7. The types of guards used to protect highways works and their positioning requirements relative to the work 8. How to operate/position, under supervision, traffic controls including warning signs/priority signals, stop/go boards, portable traffic lights 9. How to follow instructions from the team leader to ensure the correct sequences for erection and dismantling of traffic control arrangements. 10. The importance of cleaning signs and lights in the immediate work area during the course of highways works 11. The types of protection equipment including signs, lights, guard and traffic control equipment 12. The types of traffic control equipment including give and take signs, priority signs, stop/go boards, and portable traffic signals 31 of 38