Safe working practices
Overview
Duration
1 day of 6 learning hours.
Purpose/scope
The purpose of this standard is to provide the delegate with the knowledge to support safe working practices whilst working within the building envelope sector.
Scope:
- laws and legislation
- health and safety
- PPE
- accidents and emergencies
- fire
- using equipment safely
- selecting the correct equipment for the task
- materials
- weather conditions
- waste management.
Occupational relevance
Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational group(s):
- operative and craft.
Delegates pre-requisites
There are no delegate pre-requisites as part of this standard, however a basic knowledge of sheeting and cladding terminology and techniques would be beneficial.
Instruction/supervision
As a minimum, course trainers must be able to demonstrate that, in relation to this standard, they have:
- an award in education and training (or equivalent, as per requirements for approved training organisations)
- successfully completed training to this standard
- at least 5 years relevant industrial experience
- a verifiable CV.
Delivery
Delivery may be in an on or off the job environment.
All materials and equipment must be of a suitable quality and quantity for delegates to achieve learning outcomes and must comply with relevant legislation.
The class size and delegate/trainer ratio must allow training to be delivered in a safe manner and enable delegates to achieve the learning outcomes.
The following delivery methods may be used in the delivery of this standard:
- classroom
- a blend of classroom and remote
- remote.
This standard is considered to contain 51% or more theoretical training.
This standard is considered to be set at a basic level.
Assessment
For the successful completion of training, the trainer must be satisfied that the delegate has achieved all learning outcomes.
Quality assurance
Assured
Quality assurance against this standard will require initial approval of the training organisation and their content mapped to the standard.
CITB will also conduct an approval intervention, either desk-based or centre visit, to ensure the training organisation can meet the requirements of the training standard.
Approved training organisations (ATOs) will be required to present information on records of training and assessment upon request to CITB for desk-based analysis. They will also be visited annually by the CITB quality assurance team.
Renewal
There are no mandatory renewal or recommended refresher requirements for this standard.
Classification
Lifetime.
Approval date
June 2021.
Review cycle
On request or 3 years from approval date.
Learning outcomes
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recognise that legislation exists to recognise and protect the rights and responsibilities of individuals, organisations, and the public |
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understand and explain the requirements of Employment Law, Health & Safety Law, the Health & Safety Executive HSE inspections |
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understand the basic requirements of legislation, regulations, codes of practice and standards |
to include:
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describe the importance of keeping to a work programme without compromising health and safety |
to include the purpose of:
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describe the methods for reporting circumstances which will affect the work programme |
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state the purpose of:
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state the purpose of:
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recognise and report hazards |
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identify, select, fit, and use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the relevant work task or activity |
to include:
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state how emergencies should be responded to in accordance with company procedures and personal skills |
to include:
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explain the purpose of an accident book and the necessary information which should be recorded in it |
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state the types of fire extinguishers available and describe how and when they are used |
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explain company procedures to reduce the risk of harm, how to raise the alarm if required and follow the workplace fire evacuation plan |
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understand and interpret risk assessments with identified workplace hazards, appropriate control methods and required PPE |
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Identify and explain the health and safety requirements for dealing with:
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describe how to safely use working platforms and access equipment |
to include:
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explain the requirements for the inspection of:
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identify and explain the hazards and risks involved with using hand and power tools |
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describe the purpose and use of hand tools required for the work task or activity |
to include:
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describe the purpose and use of power tools required for the work task or activity |
to include:
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describe the purpose and use of the ancillary equipment necessary for power tools used for the work task or activity |
to include:
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identify and explain the requirements for working with:
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explain the risks involved with using insulation |
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understand and explain the problems and hazards caused by adverse weather conditions |
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explain the need for effective waste management on site |
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