View Unit : Removing and Segregating Components Prior to Demolition in the Workplace

Interpret and extract relevant information from drawings, specifications, schedules, method statements and risk assessments.

Comply with information and/or instructions derived from risk assessments and method statement.

State the organisational procedures developed to report and rectify inappropriate information and unsuitable resources and how they are implemented.

Describe different types of information, their source and how they are interpreted in relation to:

– drawings, specifications, schedules, method statements, risk assessments, site inductions, tool-box talks, statutory regulations and official guidance relating to segregation and recycling or disposal of waste.

Describe their responsibilities under current legislation and official guidance whilst working:

– in the workplace, below ground level, at height, with tools and equipment, with materials and substances, with movement/storage of materials and by manual handling and mechanical lifting.

Describe the organisational security procedures for tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation to site, workplace, company and operative.

Explain what the accident reporting procedures are and who is responsible for making reports.

State the types of fire extinguishers available when removing and segregating components prior to demolition and describe how and when they are used.

Use health and safety control equipment and access equipment safely to carry out the activity in accordance with legislation and organisational requirements when removing and segregating components prior to demolition.

Explain why and when health and safety control equipment, identified by the principles of protection, should be used, relating to removing and segregating components prior to demolition, and the types, purpose and limitations of each type, the work situation and general work environment, in relation to:

– collective protective measures

– personal protective equipment (PPE)

– respiratory protective equipment (RPE)

– local exhaust ventilation (LEV).

Describe how the relevant health and safety control equipment should be used in accordance with the given instructions.

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.

Select resources associated with own work in relation to demolition tools and equipment and waste and/or recycling containers.

Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability, limitations and defects associated with the resources in relation to:

– demolition tools and equipment

– waste and/or recycling containers.

Describe how the resources should be used correctly and how problems associated with the resources are reported.

Explain why the organisational procedures have been developed and how they are used for the selection of required resources.

Describe any potential hazards associated with the resources and method of work.

Protect the work and its surrounding area from damage in accordance with safe working practices and organisational procedures.

Minimise damage and maintain a clean work space.

Dispose of waste in accordance with legislation.

Describe how to protect work from damage and the purpose of protection in relation to general workplace activities, other occupations and adverse weather conditions.

Explain why the disposal of waste should be carried out safely in accordance with environmental responsibilities, organisational procedures, statutory regulations and official guidance relating to segregation and recycling procedures.

Demonstrate completion of the work within the allocated time.

State the purpose of the work programme and explain why deadlines should be kept in relation to:

– types of progress charts, timetables and estimated times

– organisational procedures for reporting circumstances which will affect the work programme.

Demonstrate the following work skills when removing and segregating components prior to demolition:

– disconnecting, dismantling, segregating and removing.

Remove and segregate the following materials and components by hand for disposal and/or recycling to given working instructions:

– timber

– metal

– bricks and/or blocks

– glass

– sanitary ware

– fixtures and fittings

– mechanical and electrical equipment.

Safely segregate materials.

Safely use demolition tools and equipment and ancillary equipment.  

Safely store the materials, tools and equipment used when removing and segregating components prior to demolition.

Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow procedures, report problems and establish the authority needed to rectify them, to:

– remove and segregate materials, components and/or recyclable items: timber, metal, bricks and/or blocks, glass, sanitary ware, fixtures and fittings, mechanical and electrical equipment

– use demolition, tools and equipment

– work at height

– use access equipment.

Describe the needs of other occupations and how to effectively communicate within a team when removing and segregating components prior to demolition.

Describe how to check and maintain the tools and equipment used to remove and segregate components prior to demolition.