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QCF643 Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Workplace

1.3 Describe the different types of technical, product and regulatory information, their source and how they are interpreted.

Complete the table Types Source (where you got information) Interpretation (how is the information used) Technical and Product information (Manual, instructions and Risk assessments etc.) • Notice boards on site. • Discussed in the induction talk by a site supervisor. • Digital versions held in main office.

This information is used so that the correct PPE is worn such as steel toe capped boots, hard hat, high viz vest as well as hand protection. As well as having the knowledge of the site such as emergency procedures. Regulatory information (Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, Manual Handling Regs, COSHH) The health and safety should be on display in the head office. Also, will be discussed in the tool box talk given by the site supervisors.

This will be available in the next toolbox talk giving you the correct PPE that must be worn on site. The directions of the fire exit and the disposal of substances in designated skips, as well as COSH skips.

1.4 State the organisational procedures developed to report and rectify inappropriate information and unsuitable resources and how they are implemented Comment on what is available in your organization to rectify inappropriate / unsuitable resources – what do you do?

How would you report and rectify incorrect information? Any information given on a task should be taken in before proceeding with a task. But in the event of any incorrect or misplaced information than that should be taken up with a supervisor so it can be resolved.

How would you report and rectify wrong/damaged/incorrect material/tools? In the event of any items being delivered to site that have been damaged or incorrect than it should be reported to the head carpenter or most importantly a site supervisor to worn of the problem to seek the best way of rectifying the problem.

1.5 Describe how to obtain information relating to using and storing lifting aids and equipment. Where can you get information for using and storing?

A) All information regarding the use of lifting aids and the storage of equipment can be required from the site manager or supervisor from the main office; As well as having a tool box talk on lifting aids. There can also be information on sines, notice boards and on the lifting aid its self.

2.1 Describe their responsibilities under current legislation and official guidance whilst working: - in the workplace, in confined spaces, 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. Comment on your responsibilities

2.1 Description of responsibilities What are your responsibilities when working in the workplace?

My responsibilities are to maintain the safety of myself and others by following all guidance an official company polices.

What are your responsibilities when working in confined spaces?

My responsibilities when working in confined spaces is that the tools that I’m planning on using is the correct size and diameter to enable me to use it more freely, as well as having the correct voltage or battery operated. I also must use the correct materials as well as being aware of the risk of producing dust in a small area so I would need to think about either ventilating the room with fresh air by opening a window and the need to wear a mask if creating dust. But most importantly I must be aware of how my actions will affect those around me.

What are your responsibilities when working below ground level?

Firstly, and formally I must be trained or go on a course to enable me to work below ground. As well as having a look out if working below ground level, and abide by the health and safety legislation.

What are your responsibilities when working at height?

They are to make sure that the area that I will be working on is safe and secure to work on e.g. if I am working on a roof the whole roof must be encased by scaffolding with easy access from the ground to the roof, as well as having hand rails that are waist height. Making sure that the work that I will be doing does not affect others that are working either in the vicinity or right below me, as if I drop any tools or materials it could cause a hazard leading to injuries. I would also have to make sure that the kick bard is secured in place by reducing the risk of dropping any materials and tools. The ladder must be correctly placed with 4 treads (the space between the ladder) above the height I will be working at. And lastly when working at a height I would have to wear a harness to reduce the chance of falling off.

What are your responsibilities when working with power tools, hand tools or equipment?

I should be trained in how to use all power tools that will be used. Making sure that the tools are not damaged, chipped or missing pieces. During the duration of using any power tool the correct PPE must be warn to reduce and minimize the chance of injuries

What are your responsibilities when working with material and substances?

When using materials, they must be used as instructed by the site supervisor, making sure that it safe to use with the correct PPE. Also, I would follow the instructions that come with the material. With substances, I should always make sure that it is not harmful to health that COSHH would cover, the correct PPE should be worn and the correct way of disposal of the substance.

How would you safely lift your materials?

When lifting any materials, I must be aware of the risks that comes with the task if the material is too heavy and if it is lifted manually it could cause damage to your back. If I am manually lifting materials than I would have to lift with the knees with a straight back minimizing the risk of injuring your back. Where manual lifting is not suitable then I would need the help of lifting aids such as forklifts, trolleys and pump trucks.

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

A) By law all sites wither big or small must have a dry room in which they can leave their personal beelining’s in a lockable locker as well as place to store their PPE.

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

A) Due to legal requirement regarding RIDDOR (the reporting of injures , diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations 2013) a site manager/ first aider to report the incident their job is then to have a written copy of the incident in the site injury book as well as the imply having his own copy of then incident.

2.4 State the appropriate types of fire extinguishers relevant to the work.

A) There are 6 different tips of fire classes class A,B,C,D,E, and F. the only relevant ones for carpentry is class A which are solids such as wood, paper etc. class C which is gasses and finally class E fiers which means electrical apparatus.

2.5 Describe how and when the different types of fire extinguishers, relevant to the given occupation, are used in accordance with legislation and official guidance.

A) Unless trained in using fire extinguishers no employee should use it. With a class A fire which is solids a foam fire extinguisher should be used with a foam band. A class C fire should be delta with a dry prouder which has a blue band. Lastly a class E fire which is an electrical fire should be delete with a water based extinguisher which has a read band.

3.4 Explain why and when health and safety control equipment, identified by the principles of protection, should be used, relating to moving, handling and/or storing resources, and the types, purpose and limitations of each type, the work situation, occupational use and the general work environment, in relation to: 1 collective protective measures 2 personal protective equipment (PPE) 3 respiratory protective equipment (RPE) 4 local exhaust ventilation (LEV).

What PPE would you use on site When (example) Why Limitations of the PPE The mandatory PPE is: • Hard hat • High vis vest • Gloves • Steal toed caped boots • Ear protection • Eye protection • Dust mask

Before being allowed on site you must be wearing the hard hat, boots and gloves. The reason for the boots is so no sharp objects pears the underside of the boot and the steel protects the toes from a heavy object being dropped on them. • Restricted movement due to weight. • Restricted vision due to visual field limitation • Difficulty communicating due to face protection.

What Respiratory Protective equipment (RPE) would you use When (example) Why Limitations of the RPE I would use a dust mask respirator. Before wearing or being allowed to use one I must first be face fitted.

I could use my mask when using a secular saw when there is a high chance of dust being created and being distributed to the air. I should were it as it prevents the dust that is created from being inhaled into your lungs that can cause berthing problems. • Difficulty communicating due to face protection.

What Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) would you use When (example) Why Limitations of the LEV • Hovers. • Well arid and ventilated room.

When using, a chop saw or secular saw a hover can be connected to the dust extractor to collect the dust. The dust is collected into one place and prevents anyone from inhaling the dust. • Only carton hovers can be connected to the saws. • Must be a 110v plug in.

What Collective Protective Measures would you use When (example) Why Limitations Make sure that there is a dry lockable place to store all materials. turnstiles to tell when someone comes in and out of site. All employees must use the turnstile to tell the head office who is on site in the event of a fire. Incise of a fire or any non-personnel on site can’t come on site. • Does not work all the time. • Reliant on a power supply.

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

A) when using any health and safety equipment such as fire extinguishers they should only be used by someone how is trained to do so but in there is no one who can use it and you’re by yourself in a life-threatening condition you can, but as all employees have to have a rough Idea on fire extinguishers there shouldn’t be any problems.

3.6 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.

What would you do if there was an emergency in the following? Injuries Fires Spillages Other task-related hazards With any injury’s, they should be reported to main office and reported in the accident book in the site office by a first aider.

In any event of a fire you should go straight to the sites fire assembly point. If you are the first person to notes the fire than you should raise the alarm and vacate the building worming others on the way out. Alert people in the fascinate of the spillage and find a site supervisor or manager to help with the spillage. If you notice any safety hazards on site such as tools laying out unattended, a peace missing from a mobile tower or a cover missing from a scaffolding and many more than a supervisor must be worn immediately to solve the problem.

4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability, limitations and defects associated with the occupational resources in relation to: - lifting and handling aids - container(s) - fixing, holding and securing systems.

Lifting and Handling aids Container(s) Fixing, holding and securing systems Characteristics (Types)

There are many types of lifting and handling aids such as: • Forklifts • Pump trucks • Troels • Karin’s

There are many different types of containers depending on their use the come in a variety of different sizes. There are many different types of fixing, holding and securing systems such as: • Nails • Screws • Bolts • Adhesive glues • Clamps • Vices • Bench hooks

       Quality (ability),

Uses (what it is used for)

All the above are different types of lifting and moving aids that will help reduce the damage to employees when lifting heavy and difficult objects such as timber and other materials. Fore large objects a fork lift or krain will be used.

A container is commonly used for the storage and housing of materials and tools that will be used on site. But can also be used as offices for different contractors. All the above is of good quality as they will be used to binned and join materials together ether permanently or temporarily. As well as being used to hold the material down or into one place as it is ether being secured or worked on. Sustainability (life of product)

If for example a forklift is kept clean and maintained there will be no need for it to be repaired so it is sustainable, except for the petrol that is used for it to run which relics CO2 which is bad for the environment Depending on the matinees of the container will increase the life span of the container, as it is made of metal and there is a high chance of rust.

The sustainability of galvanised screws and nails are fare greater than those of ordinary nails and screws as they are coated with zinc to prevent corrosion and rust. Limitations (what are the restrictions) Defects (any damages or imperfections)

A forklift is parity durable as it gets about site, but due to materials on site there is a high chance that the tiers could become puncher. As well as the reach of the boom is restricted by the size of the forklift.

The limitation of it is its size and weight, depending on the size of the site will the determine the size of the container. As well as the soil conditions on site. Depending on what the screws and nails are used for and the thickness of the timber they will be securing will depend on what size thickness and length screw/ nail that will be needed. Any damaged or imperfections will not be used and put

aside.

4.3 Describe how the resources should be handled and how any problems associated with the resources are reported.

How would you make sure that you are moving something correctly Before moving any materials, you should always remember back to the site induction and how the site says it’s safe to lift any materials. Most materials come with instructions on the best and correct way of handling and moving materials. If you are unsure on the correct way of handling the material and wish to check that you are doing it in a safe way you should always check with a site supervisor.

How would you report problems with tools or materials? If there are any problems with materials or tools a head supervisor of the company that I’m working with should be informed as well as informing a site supervisor so they can correct the wrong doing between themselves. I would also have photographic of the damaged material or tool to show the head office.

4.4 Explain why the organisational procedures have been developed and how they are used for the selection of required resources. Why have company procedures been made and how they are used for the selection of resources?

A) All organisational procedures have been developed to comply with the Health and Safety act. They must be tried and tested beforehand.

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

Explain some hazards to do with power tools, materials or hand tools? Resources (tools, materials etc.) Method of work (Doing the job) When dealing with tools you must make sure that they are shared and not chipped as this is how it causes the biggest hazard as the tool does not work as it would have and could jump and cut your hand. Making sure there are no cracks, broken and the cable is not broken or cut with loos cables on the tool that your planning on using as these are hazardous to health as you could reserve a fatal electrical shock and the tool will not work correctly which could affect the material to fling upwards causing a hazard.

The main hazard on site are trips, cuts and falling from heights. You must be wear of all surroundings making sure that the aria that you’re working in is not restricting any one’s way of path. All appropriate PPE must be worn through the task in hand. Any blunt tools cause the biggest potential hazard. When drilling into a wall you could drill into services such as electrical cables or water pipes. Without wearing a dust mask the dust that you create can cause serious damage to your lounges. Lastly there might be pore listing in the room that you are working in and this can affect the way you work so the solution to this is to ether not do the task until there is a correct lighting or have a portable light to aid you with your work.

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

How to protect newly fitted work or in storage from damage and why? General workplace activities (onsite) Other occupations (other trades) Adverse weather conditions (Storage outside) When fitting the door linings, they need to be protected with polystyrene to proven ant damage to the frame. As well as the doors need protecting with polystyrene to prevent from scratches and damage. Lastly if are anything being lent against the walls such as doors and frames they should be paced of the wall and floor to prevent from damage.

Painters will have dust sheets as well as having sines to warn others of the walls being wet with paint. Other trades will also use sines and barrios to warn people not you use a tool or to stay clear of a specific aria.

On site, there is a delivery of materials or tools the main concern is that they are kept in good condition, to do this they are to be kept in a dry lock up container out of the weather such as rain that will prevent it from warping and damage. Also, the materials can be kept in the building safe out of the weather.

5.5 Explain why the disposal of waste should be carried safely in accordance with environmental responsibilities, organisational procedures, manufacturers’ information, statutory regulations and official guidance.

environmental responsibilities, organisational procedures On site, there is a responsibility by main office to reduce the effect that the waste will have on the environment. There are different skips for individual materials of waste such as timber, mettle and mixt waste. but due to COSHH substances being harmful if not properly disposed of correctly they have their own skip that gets collected and disposed of in a safe way that reduces the effect on the environment.

manufacturers’ information By law the manufacturers must give the instructions on how to use the product on site in a way that is safe to the employees and the environment. As well the correct and safe way in which it can be disposed of.

statutory regulations and official guidance This will be discus in the toolbox talk (induction) as well as following a schedule for guidance with the task in hand, giving the time in which the task should be done.

6.2 State the purpose of the work programme and explain why deadlines should be kept in relation to: - progress charts, timetables and estimated times - organisational procedures for reporting circumstances which will affect the work programme.

What is the purpose of progress charts, timetables and estimated times The purpose of progress charts, timetables and estimated times is to make sure that the work is done to a good standard for another job or target to be done after it e.g. there will be a given time for the walls to be put up if there plasters board and once that is done the topers and plasters can then come in behind them to carry on finishing the walls. The main reason for this is to make sure that the overall project isn’t running to far than the necessary time.

Why should deadlines be followed?

Any deadlines should be meet in every circumstance as close to the time or date in order to maintain the overall complement of the project as well as opening the next job/task to begin.

Who do you report circumstances to that may affect the work programme

If there are any problems of circumstances where the work has been delayed or help up then the problem should be taken up with the office to be discussed on how to come to a solution. After this they may give them extended time depending on the extent of the problem

7.3 Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow procedures, report problems and establish the authority needed to rectify them when moving, handling and/or storing occupational resources. How would you safely move, handle and/or store materials, tools and equipment...?

Safe work practices All employees should be aware of work bays practices; however, it not is down to the company to train. Training should be performed in any area that the supervisor and the employee deems appropriate to ensure safety. If the employee deems the work place unsafe to himself without the correct PEE they do not have to do the job until it is so.

Follow procedures With any task at hand there are always procedures that must be followed. There will always be a safe way of doing the task this is usually put into place by the head office to comply with the health and safety act for the protection of all employees.

Report problems The report of any problems firstly must be discussed between employee and supervisor so that the supervisor can help deal with the problem and find the best plan of action and direction to take.

Establish the authority needed to rectify When rectifying any wrong doing, it must be discussed with the supervisor. As well as having the tool box talk and plating? every morning to go offer any problems that may come up, letting the site supervisors know of the problem.

7.4 Describe the needs of other occupations when moving, handling and/or storing resources. What do you need to think about when moving, handling and storing materials when there are other trades working nearby?

A) The first thing when moving and handling materials you must always take into consideration is how it will affect others around you. If moving long lengths of timber, you must be aware of what and who is in front and behind you. Also, when storing resources and materials you should always be aware of where you’re planning to put them. Place somewhere they won’t be in the way of others and in their work space, for example if storing long lengths of skirting in a room you should take in to account of where work needs to be done and where is the best place to store it minimizing the chance of it becoming a hazard for you and the people working around you.

QCF642 Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace

1.2 Describe the different methods of communicating with line management, colleagues and customers. What different methods are there for communicating with each of the above? A) The main method of communication with management, colleges and customers is talking which is the easiest and quickest, however the is a problem with this method as the distance of the participants in the discussion can get in the way. An alternative method is emailing.

1.3 Describe how to use different methods of communication to ensure that the work carried out is productive. What different ways do you communicate to ensure you do your job efficiently?

A) On site I can either communicate by word of mouth to make sure that my job is efficient. Or follow the instruction on the work schedule which has a given time scale and quality at work that should be done.

2.3 Describe how organisational procedures are applied to ensure work is planned and carried out productively, in relation to: - using resources for own and other’s work requirements - allocating appropriate work to employees - organising the work sequence - reducing carbon emissions How are these four areas planned by your company? How is your work organised, material for job?

How are the material and tools for your job organised?

All tools and materials are stored in the building. There is a designed room for the carpenters to store all tools and necessaries for the job/s at hand. All materials must be stored correctly to ensure they don’t get damaged from poor weather conditions or theft, also to ensure that these materials are not space consuming.

How is your work allocated to you and how do you know what sequence to do it in?

Main office alcoates all jobs must be completed by the end of the site. It is then sorted by the head carpenter/supervisor where it is then allocated to me either by myself or with a member of T&G. The sequence is where one member is allocated to a certain task such as door handles, then another member follows suit and does the receiving end of the door handle.

How are company policies used to reduce carbon emissions?

All company policies are used to reduce carbon emissions as they use have machinery for lengthy periods of time. Also, manual landing aids are used when possible to reduce the usage of forklifts.

2.4 Describe how to contribute to zero/low carbon work outcomes within the built environment. What procedures do you follow onsite to help the environment?

A) There are many ways that the site contributes to a zero/low carbon work outcome, such as individual skips for materials to be recycled and a COSH skip on site to place all dangerous materials in to ensure that it doesn’t absorbed into the ground. As well as recycling materials, the site tries to put all spare materials to use to minimize the waste being created, saving the need to order more materials.

3.2 Describe how to complete and maintain documentation in accordance with organisational procedures, in relation to: - job cards - worksheets - material/resource lists - time sheets.

How to complete and how to maintain Job cards, Worksheets and Time Sheets (snagging list, instructions) Job cards, worksheets and time sheets which are forms of documentation to help complete the job in hand. The way of completing this is to follow the gridlines on these sheets to maintain the client’s specifications. This document will also include types of materials needed and a date when the job needs to be completed by.

material/resource lists (ordering material) The purpose of a material list is to make sure that when the job is being developed that enough materials you will need to complete the job and how much will be left over.

3.3 Explain the reasons for ensuring documentation is completed clearly and within given timescales. Why is it important to fill in documents with correct information and give on time?

A) The documentation must be completed clearly to ensure that it is easy to be understood. It must also be giving in on time to ensure that the document will be assessed and filled in by the deadline date.

4.3 Describe how to maintain good working relationships, in relation to: - individuals - customer and operative - operative and line management - own and other occupations. How do you maintain good working relationships onsite with your foreman, colleagues and other trades?

A) I maintain good working relationships with all management, work collages and others on site. I do this by being polite during discussions that take place on site, also by become familiar with my collages.

4.4 Describe why it is important to work effectively with line management, colleagues and customers. Why is it important to have good working relationships with all workers and foreman on site?

A) It is important to have good working relationships with management, collages and customers so that the discussions about the job in hand will run smoothly, also to help one another on site by lending tools and holding materials will increase to working pace.

4.5 Describe how working relationships could have an effect on productive working.

A) Having a good working relationship with collages will have a positive effect on productive working as it will the task in hand run more smoothly and efficiently.

4.6 Describe how to apply principles of equality and diversity when communicating and working with others.

A) On site, all employees are equals, the is no discriminating between ethnic backgrounds, race or genders.

QCF641 Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace

1.4 State why and when health and safety control equipment, identified by the principles of protection, should be used relating to types, purpose and limitations of each type, the work situation, occupational use and the general work environment, in relation to: This assessment criteria has been met in QCF643 LO3 AC 3.4

1.5 State how the health and safety control equipment relevant to the work should be used in accordance with the given instructions. This assessment criteria has been met in QCF643 LO3 AC 3.5

1.6 State which types of health, safety and welfare legislation, notices and warning signs are relevant to the occupational area and associated equipment. Can you give an example of different signs that you will see on your site in the following types Health and safety. Legislation Notices Warning signs • Health and safety legislation poster showing the correct PPE that need to be warn. • Lifting of heavy object. • Voltages.

• Warning of wet paint. • Not to go past a certain point in the building as there doing work that could be dangerous to health. • Tape warning of live cables. • On COSHH substances such as grip fill, fire mastic and fire mate. • Fire extinguishers. • Self-levelling latex.

1.7 State why health, safety and welfare legislation, notices and warning signs are relevant to the occupational area. Why are health and safety legislations, warning/safety signs important in the work place?

A) Health and safety legislations, worming/safety sines are important as they are all used in a way to minimise the health risks that can be caused on site, from anything from worming sines o wet paint and live electrical cables so scaffolding tags and legislations that cover anything from working at a hight to power tools. So, that mothing is misused and easily recognisable.

1.8 State how to comply with control measures that have been identified by risk assessments and safe systems of work. What does the risk assessment tell you and how do you follow it on the site?

A) The risk assessment tells us as employs all the possible risks and hazards that could occur during the task in hand; This is usually done by the Employers/ supervisor that have a duty to assess the health and safety risks faced by their workers. The supervisor must systematically check for possible physical, mantle, chemical and biological hazards. As well as all employs, must do their own risk assessment to ensure weather there are any feather risks that could occur such as how the task in hand could affect others in the fascinate of your work space. The risk assessment is easily followed simply by taking in all the possible risks and ensuring that they are all executed therefore eliminating the risk and if unsure whether the risk assessment is meat it could always be overlooked by a supervisor.

2.2 List typical hazards (dangers) associated with the work environment and occupational area in relation to resources, substances, asbestos, equipment, obstruction, storage, services and work activities.

1. (Resources): Infections due to pests, splinters, become ill due to the chemicals used to treat the resources, become brittle due to weather, not properly stored or staked could fall and Couse harm to others.

2. (substances): Harmful if in contact with skin, could harm the eyes, corrosive, toxic, explosive, harmful and irritable.

3. (asbestos): Lead to difficulty berthing, irritable skin, eye damage and could Couse death.

4. (equipment): Electrocuted, broken cable, over hated tool, short secrets, trips the main power splay, trip hazard with the cables, dust that might be created by the tool.

5. (obstruction): Trip hazards, electric cables, water pipes, water coerces, uneven ground, wild life habitats, weather conditions, ground conditions.

6. (storage): Storing materials incorrectly forcing the materials to get damaged, level surface in which the materials can be staked, damaged, become a tripping hazard.

7. (services): Could burao into existing services, drill into services in walls and floors, flooding if a water main is damaged, electrocuted if drilled into the electrical mains.

8. (work activities): Trips, cuts, falls from a Hight and illness,

2.3 List the current common safety risks.

• Hand arm vibration syndrome. • Claps. • Asbestos. • Respiratory diseases. • Stress. • Musculoskeletal disorder. • Dermatitis.

2.4 List the current Health current health risks.

• Working at a Hight. • Moving objects. • Trips, cuts and falls. • Noise. • Hand arm vibration syndrome. • Claps. • Asbestos. • Respiratory diseases. • Electric. • Manual handling.

2.5 State how changing circumstances within the workplace could cause hazards. Every day a building site changes, why can this cause new hazards that weren’t there before, give an example

A) As all new sites develop the site brings up feather problems and different hazard. As the site changes it could alter entrances into the building and in doing so bringing up the hazards with alternate entrances with hazardous walkways due to materials scatter outside that could peace through the boots. As well as materials being moved or dropped off could alter work as it needs to be moved as it is in the way. The heavy machinery could also cause a problem as it could tear up the soil making the site treacherous, slippery and unsafe.

2.6 State the methods used for reporting changed circumstances, hazards and incidents in the workplace. How and who would you report a hazard or near miss to?

A) When reporting any hazards and incidents that occur in the work place the first thing that needs to be done is partly bandage the wound just enough to make your way to the main office ones there the incident should be discussed with a supervisor or first aider, the first aider will write down the whole incident in the first aid book that is held in the main office; as well as their office having a copy of the incident I would need to keep my own copy of the incident.

3.6 State the organisational policies and procedures for health, safety and welfare, in relation to: - Dealing with accidents and emergencies associated with the work and environment - Methods of Receiving or Sourcing Information - Reporting - Stopping Work - Evacuation - Fire Risks and Safe Exit Procedures - Consultation and Feedback.

What to do if there was an emergency on site and how would you deal with an accident and recording?

If there is an emergency on site such as the lighting turning of due to the generator overloading as your working it could cause a variety of accidents. This would need reporting straight away to the main office to resolve the problem and get alternative powder.

How do you get safety information about your job when onsite?

Before any job, I would know what the common safety procedures are due to a tool box talk that I received in my induction. But if I would like more safety information about the job in hand I would receive them through word of mouth by a supervisor as well as a copy of all safety procedures and the way obey them.

What Procedure would you follow for reporting?

When reporting any problems that may occur on site it could be reported verbally with a supervisor and will then need to complete a Hazard Report form in the main office, as well as having the problem discussed in the cite meetings to avoid feather incidents.

What Procedure would you follow for stopping work?

In compliance with the (SWA) the office will need to be notified if there are any problems on site from alarms to faulty tools. Then the problem will be investigated to prevent feather problems from happening again and then the work can then proceed again then have a follow up to insure the problem is prevented.

What Procedure would you follow for evacuation/Fire Risk/Safe Exit?

In the event of a fire the fire alarm will sound and all personnel should vacate the building, by the fire sines which are at eye level leading out of the building. But if the alarm is not raised and I’m the first one to spot it I would need to raise the alarm and by following procedures in place such as being aware of the exacts, knowing what extinguishers are for different classes of fire and the most important of all knowing where the fire assembly point is.

How would you discuss or give feedback on safety or work issue?

If there is any need to discuss any feedback on any issue that may occur on the job or any safety issue than it should be discussed with a supervisor to sort through the problem. Also, if the job is done and you weren’t happy with the way it went than it should be discussed with a supervisor and talked about in the site meetings.

3.7 State the appropriate types of fire extinguishers relevant to the work. This assessment criteria has been met in QCF643 LO2 AC 2.4

3.8 State how and when the different types of fire extinguishers are used in accordance with legislation and official guidance. This assessment criteria has been met in QCF643 LO2 AC 2.5

4.2 State how personal behaviour demonstrates responsibility for general workplace health, safety and welfare, in relation to: - recognising when to stop work in the face of serious and imminent danger to self and/or others - contributing to discussions and providing feedback - reporting changed circumstances and incidents in the workplace - complying with the environmental requirements of the workplace. Why is your personal behaviour important in terms of health and safety in relation to the points below?

Why is it important to stop work if dangerous to yourself or others?

Prior to proceeding with the job in hand there will be a risk assessment high lighting all the hazards that may occur to myself and others. To do this management need to think about what might cause harm to people and decide whether I’m are taking reasonable steps to prevent that harm. If I deem the job in hand is unsafe and could cause harm to others ether by working in a close vicinity as them that could block fire exits, cause a great amount of dust and put them in danger than I should stop immediately therefore stopping the chance of injury ether to myself or others.

Why is it important to talk about workplace health and safety to the people in charge?

It is important to discuss any problems or doubts I have about the workplace that regard my health and safety with a head supervisor or manager as they will help in any way possible to solve it, e.g if an item of PPE is misplaced or broken than they will provide with a replacement or if I am unhappy with the working conditions than they could help resolve them and fined an alternate way of working. If I am unhappy with the health and safety like being unaware whether there is any asbestos related materials or whether there are materials that could harm my health before handling them than notating the site manager to explain the content of the material to ether provide the correct PPE if it is safe to use or advise not to use or work in a place if the material is hazardous to health which comes under (COSHH).

Why is it important to report changed circumstances and incidents?

It is important to report any changes that occur on site to a supervisor as it will help to the smother run of site so that all materials are placed in the correct places as well as it will minimize all confusion and present injuries due to ether changed walkways or blocked off exits and sternways providing alternative paths and exits in case of an emergency.

Why is it important to comply with the environmental requirements (recycling, no radios etc.)

All sites must comply with the environmental requirements as it helps reduce the amount of waste that is produced and does not affect animal’s habitats. Through complying with this each site has different skips for individual materials and a COSHH skip for hazardous materials so that all materials are ether disposed of in a correct way so that it does not affect the environment and so that the materials can be reused ether on other sites or used to make other materials known as recycling.

4.3 Give examples of how the behaviour and actions of individuals could affect others within the workplace. Give an example of what you do and say can affect others working close to you

A) Through inappropriate behaviour such as bad language, cheeky remarks and being unaware of different personalities that may appear on site like race, languages and shy personality’s all contribute to misunderstanding comments and regards, which is resolved by the race and discrimination act which is discussed in the site induction held in the main office.

            5.2 State how security arrangements are implemented in relation to the workplace, the general public, site personnel and resources.

How is security implemented What are the security arrangements on site for the workplace and site workers?

The security systems held in place to protect and secure the site are as follows: - • Secured fencing around the perimeter of the site. • Gate man who is authorised to log in and out all non-personnel delivering materials, and visitors. • Employees must gain access via a turnstile. • There are security cameras all along the perimeter of the site hooked to the manager’s laptop and police.

How is the site protected against access to the general public?

There are many procedures put in place to maintain the public’s safety there are fences along the perimeter with access through the main gates where they would be greeted by the gate keeper asking the pepos of their visit if irrelevant they will be escorted off the premises.

Where are the materials, PPE, equipment, work wear and tools stored after work?

All outdoor heavy machinery is kept in a looked compound. Personal lookers with your own padlock as well as a dry room are provided for the storage of PPE and work wear, as well as having either a container or room within the building for the storage of tools and equipment which is kept locked at the end of the working day and each employ is responsible for the care of their own tools and equipment.

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1.3 State the organisational procedures developed to report and rectify inappropriate information and unsuitable resources and how they are implemented. Met in QCF643 1.4

1.4 Describe the different types of information, their source and how they are interpreted.

Types Source (where you got information) Interpretation (how is the information used) drawings Drawings give you the layout of door openings and internal window openings of ether individual rooms or the hole balding. The information provided by the drawings are used to determine which way the door swings open or to help locate the door number and where it is placed as each door has its own number. Specifications These are the list of all things the client wants in the building from windows to doors, bathroom fittings and even the paint choice of the walls and the list goes on.

	The information is used through the building process right up to the completion process, as it is important to know what material is used in each room through the building.

Schedules Schedules are deadlines that are used to give a time or end date that the task or job in hand needs to be completed by.

This is handy for the hole job moving on in progress, giving a time and date that the next order of materials need to be ordered by for the next task. As well as freeing up more work for other trades. All intergrading for the completion of the site.

method statements A method statement is a document that lists all the posable hazards that may occur during the task in hand. As well as the way, a work task or process is to be completed safely. Through being aware of the method statements and the dangers that may occur the correct procedures may be put in place to reduce or eliminate them completely through having the correct PPE or the correct safety procedures such as scaffoldings, mobile towers and safe weather conditions.

risk assessments

A risk assessment is the evaluation of the work job in hand and lists the posable hazards.

By having the list of potential hazards the workers can take the correct precautions to ensure that their not in harm to themselves or others. manufacturers' information

This is ether where the material is to be used or stored correctly. Or a step by step guide on how to fix and secure the material correctly. This is used as a guide to be fooled so that the material is not damaged as it is stored and to ensure the material is properly stored. regulations governing buildings These are the regulations put in place by the government to ensure that the building dose not overlook other buildings as well as the other regulations put in place. These are used as guide lines that need to be followed through all aspects of the building to comply with the regulations put in place by the government for the building.

2.1 Describe their responsibilities under current legislation and official guidance whilst working: Met in QCF643: 2.1 2.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation to site, workplace, company and operative Met in QCF643: 2.2

2.3 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are and who is responsible for making the reports Met in QCF643: 2.3

2.4 State the types of fire extinguishers available when installing first fixing components and describe how and when they are used. Met in 643: 2.4 & 2.5 3.2 State why and when health and safety control equipment, identified by the principles of protection, should be used relating to types, purpose and limitations of each type, the work situation, occupational use and the general work environment, in relation to: Met in QCF643: 3.4

3.3 Describe how the relevant health and safety control equipment should be used in accordance with the given instructions. Met in QCF643: 3.5

3.4 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. Met in QCF643: 3.6

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

Characteristics (Types) Quality (ability), Uses (what it is used for) Sustainability (life of product)

Limitations (what are the restrictions) Defects (any damages or imperfections)

Timber Timber is used for a variety of things such as: - • Timber framed houses. • Log cabins. • Stud partitioning. • Roofing. • Skirting. • Doors. • Door frames. • Door stops. • Stares. This product is a natural occurring product that is then cut down to create the timber. They can come in any size shape and form. Once the product is used the off cuts can either be reused or recycled and the used again to create chip bored there for using the same material which can be recycled again and again. There common defects that occur naturally and through cutting such as: • Knots. • Sakes. • Casing. • Twisting. • Bowing • Cupping, • Rotting of the timber. • Incest damage.

Manufactured Sheet Material Manufacture board such as chip board, ply board, sterling board can be used for roofing, stud portioning, stares and several other things.

This product depending on whether it is used and stored correctly it should las as it is a manmade product using timber that is treated with chemicals that lessen the chance of withering and rotting. The limitations with these products is if left untreated the weather can affect it casing it to peel and deteriorate making it useable.

Metals Depending on what meatless are used will depend on what it will be used for such as coper piping would be used for water pipes and central heating pipes going from the boiler to the radiator. Depending on where this product is stored and the conditions will depend on how long it will last as all meatless tend to rust with damp and rain. Not all meatless are the same so there for will have different strengths where some will bend more easily than others and will not be suitable for the structure of the building.

Frames & Linings

Frames and linings are a timbre framed structure that go in an opening where a door or window opening would be to have a fixed point to hang the door. Depending on whether the frame is kept from damage and rot will have an effect on how long the frame will last as it is a natural occurring product. As it is a natural occurring product that is then fitted together the timber mat twist, crack or have knots as well as rot.

Staircases Staircases are used to bridge the gap between floor levels giving easy axes, it is made frame timber and MDF boards and is strong enough to holed the weight of moving Wight. The product is very durable and will need very little maintenance but could become damaged and will need a replacement. The limitations are if you want a self-standing staircase it must be at a certain hight before it will need supports.

Characteristics (Types) Quality (ability), Uses (what it is used for) Sustainability (life of product)

Limitations (what are the restrictions) Defects (any damages or imperfections)

Adhesives Adhesives is a glue-like substance that comes in a variety of different forms. It is used to grip to materials together or to fill the gap between the materials. The life span of the product is long if it is not used but once it is used it cannot be used again. Once it hardens it solidifies and will not be removed without some force. Some adhesives only allow a short time span before the adhesive solidified and hardens. As well as the product dries quickly in the open air.

Sealants Sealants come in a variety of different forms but are all used for the same purpose which is to fill gaps or openings in things like walls, frames or anything where two materials meat. The life span of the product is long if it is not used but once it is used it cannot be used again. Once it hardens it solidifies and bonds the gap and will stay in place for the life span of the product. Almost all sealants will take time to dry and solidified casing a problem if the task in hand needs to be finished in given time. But it takes a day to dry.

Fixings And Associated Ancillary Items There are many different types of fixings such as: - Screws, nails, bolts as well as the aid of clamps vices that will hold the materials in place as they are getting fixed. The life span of all these products can be a long one will the exception that they are maintained and used correctly. The fixings as they are meatless have a chance of rusting and being damaged or imperfect.

Hand And/Or Powered Tools And Equipment All hand and power tools are used to mate the task in hand easier and run smoothly. There are many different tools with the purpose of cutting, fixing, gluing and securing. With the upkeep and maintain of the tool the tool will be always in good condition and able to be used without problems. With power tools as they are made of mechanisms and part they are at a higher chance of breaking down and needing rehearing. Hand tools such as hand saws will need replacing after time as they are made with reinforced teeth and as the teeth become blunt or chipped they cannot be sharpened again and will need replacing.

4.3 Describe how the resources should be handled and how any problems associated with the resources are reported. Met in QCF643: 4.3

4.4 Explain why the organisational procedures have been developed and how they are used for the selection of required resources. Met in QCF643: 4.4

4.5 Describe any potential hazards associated with the resources and methods of work. Met in QCF643: 4.5

4.6 Describe how to calculate quantity, length, area and wastage associated with the method/procedure to install first fixing components.

A) To calculate the quantity that is needed will be determined on the size of gape or opening where the frame will be put in place as well as the length, this will be the widest opening both horizontally and vertically giving you the length of the opening and allowing the working out for the noggins if it is a stud partition wall or wedges if it’s for a door frame or window frame. The wastage will be determined on whether the off cuts can be reused as ether noggins or wedges, but if the offcuts are to small they will be put in a wood recycling skip.

5.4 Describe how to protect work from damage and the purpose of protection in relation to general workplace activities, other occupations and adverse weather conditions. Met in QCF643: 5.4

5.5 Explain why the disposal of waste should be carried safely in accordance with environmental responsibilities, organisational procedures, manufacturers’ information, statutory regulations and official guidance. Met in QCF643: 5.5

6.2 State the purpose of the work programme and explain why deadlines should be kept in relation to: - Progress charts, timetables and estimated times - Organisational procedures for reporting circumstances which will affect the work programme. Met in QCF643: 6.2

7.6 Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow procedures, report problems and establish the authority needed to rectify them, to: – prepare and fix standard door and window frames, window boards, linings, flooring/decking, partitions full or partial height (straight), plasterboard, staircases (straight) – form joints associated with first fixing – use hand tools, power tools and equipment – work at height– use access equipment.

How do you apply safe work practices when preparing and fixing standard door and window frames, window boards, linings, flooring/decking, partitions full or partial height (straight), plasterboard, staircases (straight) and forming joints associated with first fixing.

I comply with the safe work procedures put in place through all jobs that I am asked to do through knowing the dangers beforehand, such as knowing if I’m drilling into the wall for the door lining to have a good fixing is being aware that there that there might be cables within the. The knowledge of what materials that I would be drilling into encase of any materials that may cause harm to myself or others. Knowing where to pilot hole in the frame to allow for the screws to be hidden behind the door stop or beading. Having the correct tool for the job in hand that is not damages in anyway a way of making sure that it is good to use is cheek over it before using it. The most important one of all is wherever I will be working is be aware of how my actions will affect others in the fascinate of me such as keeping my tools out of the way of exits allowing easy access in and out as well as being aware of the dust that may be created and created.

How to apply safe work practices when using hand tools, power tools and equipment

Through the upkeep of both hand tools and power tools there will be leas chances of an injury as the tool is getting used correctly. The correct PPE must be used for each tool as it will also minimize the chance of injury to the user of the tool. All possible equipment must be used such as hovers connected to power tools that create dust that might then be inhaled by all employees. The aide of lifting aids where the materials are too heavy to lift and could cause strain on the back and lead to problems in the future.

How to apply safe work practices when working at height and using access equipment When working at any height above ground level there is great risk of falling off and injuring yourself. Through the aid of safety equipment this will lessen the chance of injures. Things like having a scaffolding around the outside of the building with hand rails will prevent anyone falling off, as well as the aid of harnesses if a employee falls off rearing this they will be suspended in the ear and will need the help of others to safe you. Using mobile towers will help in a situation where there is work needed to be done at a height this acts like a scaffolding and allows you to work at a height enclosed by hand rails. There will need to have a kick board at the bottom of the scaffolding or mobile tower as if any tools or materials fall off there is a chance of injury.

How would you follow procedures, report problems and establish the authority needed to rectify them. I would follow all procedures put in place as they are there to protect me in all aspects of the jobs on site. I would do this simply by checking through them before progressing with the job in hand, also during to make sure that myself and others are safe and will not be harmed in anyway. I would report all problems as soon as they occur as this will help deal with the problem and exclude it to carry on with work, this will also help with any other problems as they will be solved in the same way as with all problems that occur there will be updated method statement that can be followed to ensure that no others occur.

7.7 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to effectively communicate within a team when installing first fixing components.

A) When fixing first fix components such as door frames, steers or timber studwork you need to work in a team sometimes with other trades as if you were fitting a timber stud framer the electrician might need you to drill a hole so that they can get their cables through for their plug sockets.

7.8 Describe the methods of sharpening the hand tools used when installing first fixing components.

A) When using hand tools such as saws and chisels there is always a chance of them getting chipped, damaged or blunt. To sharpen them again there are two ways of doing so ether with a sharpening stone that you use with oil, to do this you go in a figure 8 using the whole of the stone and then with a piece of timber run the chisel along it to take the bure off. Or with a grinding stone. And with saws you use a file along each tooth until even in the head and sharp.

7.9 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment used when installing first fixing components.

A) To maintain the hand tools used when fitting first fix components you will need to use the correct tool for the job and use it correctly as it will last longer due to it not being bent, chipped or broke. The equipment that might get used to aid in the first fix components such as hop ups will not need that much maintenance but will need a supervisor to sine the tag allowing it to be used, this is tag that allows it to be used and is safe to be used.

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1.3 State the organisational procedures developed to report and rectify inappropriate information and unsuitable resources and how they are implemented. Met in QCF643: 1.4

1.4 Describe the different types of information, their source and how they are interpreted.

Types Source (where you got information) Interpretation (how is the information used) drawings All information is found on ether the top right or bottom right giving the scales used in the building. The information on the drawings are used to giving the height of the building as well as the location of the building within its surroundings. Specifications The specifications are given by the client to the architect before the building is built.

These are all the materials that were requested by the client for the building that are used through the build for the finished look of the building. Schedules The schedules will be set and given by the site supervisor.

The schedules are used as a dead line for the completion of ether a task or till the end of the site. method statements All method statements are held in the head office and are given before a task.

The information is used to ensure the safety of myself and others within the working place. risk assessments

Risk assessments are done by a supervisor to check whether there work in hand is safe od deemed safe. This is used to help high light the hazards that may occur and give a guide that prevents them from happening and endangering lives. manufacturers' information

This is usually a piece of paper with the information on how to use the product correctly.

The information is used to ensure that there are no incidences where the tool can be damaged and that the employee using it is not injured. regulations governing buildings These are rules that must be followed at all times during the constructing period of the building. These are used to ensure that the environment is not harmed. The building is not over looking another building.

2.1 Describe their responsibilities under current legislation and official guidance whilst working– in the workplace, below ground level, in confined spaces at height, with tools and equipment, with materials and substances, with movement/storage of materials and by manual handling and mechanical lifting.

Met in QCF643: 2.1

2.2 Describe the organisational security procedures for tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation to site, workplace, company and operative Met in QCF643: 2.2

2.3 Explain what the accident reporting procedures are and who is responsible for making the reports Met in QCF643: 2.3

2.4 State the types of fire extinguishers available when installing second fixing components and describe how and when they are used. Met in QCF 643: 2.4 & 2.5 3.2 State why and when health and safety control equipment, identified by the principles of protection, should be used relating to types, purpose and limitations of each type, the work situation, occupational use and the general work environment, in relation to: Met in QCF 643 3.4

3.3 Describe how the relevant health and safety control equipment should be used in accordance with the given instructions Met in QCF643: 3.5

3.4 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. Met in QCF643: 3.6

4.2 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability, limitations and defects associated with the resources in relation to: – timber, manufactured sheet material, timber boarding, plastics, metals, doors, mouldings, ironmongery, wall and floor units/fitments, adhesives, sealants, fixings and associated ancillary items– hand and/or powered tools and equipment.

Characteristics (Types) Quality (ability), Uses (what it is used for) Sustainability (life of product)

Limitations (what are the restrictions) Defects (any damages or imperfections)

Timber, timber boarding & mouldings Timber can be used for roof or floor joists in any building then the timber boarding used as the floor, but also for stud partitioning. Mouldings are skirting, dado rails and picture rails. The life span of the materials if they are stored correctly and don’t come into contact with damp is a long time till it will need replacing. As this product is naturally grown there is a chance that it may rot, dry rot, wet rot, wood worm or have wood beetles.

Manufactured Sheet Material Depending on what manufactured board is used will determine its use as chip board is used for kitchen work tops and units, ply board is used for stud partitioning. As they are manufactured boards they will last if they don’t come into contact with water or humidity. They are restricted by where they’re going to be fitted and the imperfection is that they might warp or bubble if they come into contact with moisture. wall and floor units/fitments These are units that can be fitted in any room in the building and is used to store things in. Will last until it will need replacing often every 20 years or so As this also comes under manufactured boards it to could also might warp or bubble if they encounter moisture.

Plastics Has a variety of different uses from PVC windows and doors to baths and bath panels.

As it is water proof and does not degrade it will las till it is replaced. Plastic can be brittle and if it is cut may chip and brake making it unusable. It is governed by the measurement of the opening it is going into so is does not need to be cut.

Characteristics (Types) Quality (ability), Uses (what it is used for) Sustainability (life of product)

Limitations (what are the restrictions) Defects (any damages or imperfections)

Doors Are used as a divider that opens and closes to gain access to individual rooms and corridors. Doors are made of different materials and are not all the same with general up keep can last indefinite. The door is governed by the door opening and by the fame it will be hung on. If the door is not stored correctly the door may twist and not maintain an ear tight seam as well as it may come unhinged and binned as it is closing.

Metals & ironmongery Ironmongery is the mechanical mechanism that can be found in doors, door frames, windows and many more. It is used and a looking mechanism. As the ironmongery is made of metal it will last without it rusting or being damaged. Within time if the ironmongery is not cleaned or kept from being damaged it could not work. As well as it could be effected by the weather and rust.

Adhesives There are different types of adhesives and are used for different materials. But they are mainly used ether to secure to materials together or to fill a gap between two materials. The life span of the product is long if it is not used but once it is used it cannot be used again. Once it hardens it solidifies and will not be removed without some force. Some adhesives only allow a short time span before the adhesive solidified and hardens. As well as the product dries, quickly in the open air.

Sealants Sealants come in a variety of different forms but are all used for the same purpose which is to fill gaps or openings in things like walls, frames or anything where two materials meat. The life span of the product is long if it is not used but once it is used it cannot be used again. Once it hardens it solidifies and bonds the gap and will stay in place for the life span of the product. Almost all sealants will take time to dry and solidified casing a problem if the task in hand needs to be finished in given time. But it takes a day to dry.

Fixings And Associated Ancillary Items There are many different types of fixings such as: - Screws, nails, bolts as well as the aid of clamps vices that will hold the materials in place as they are getting fixed. The life span of all these products can be a long one will the exception that they are maintained and used correctly. The fixings as they are meatless have a chance of rusting and being damaged or imperfect.

Hand and/or Powered Tools And Equipment All hand and power tools are used to mate the task in hand easier and run smoothly. There are many different tools with the purpose of cutting, fixing, gluing and securing. With the upkeep and maintain of the tool the tool will be always in good condition and able to be used without problems. With power tools as they are made of mechanisms and part they are at a higher chance of breaking down and needing rehearing. Hand tools such as hand saws will need replacing after time as they are made with reinforced teeth and as the teeth become blunt or chipped they cannot be sharpened again and will need replacing.

4.3 Describe how the resources should be handled and how any problems associated with the resources are reported. Met in QCF643: 4.3

4.4 Explain why the organisational procedures have been developed and how they are used for the selection of required resources. Met in QCF643: 4.4

4.5 Describe any potential hazards associated with the resources and methods of work. Met in QCF643: 4.5

4.6 Describe how to calculate quantity, length, area and wastage associated with the method/procedure to install second fixing components.

A) When calculating, the quantity needed for any task the simplest way is measure the length or the lengths needed and see whether one or more will be needed simply by connecting them together with a mightier joint to make a longer length of skirting. The wastage will be the cut offs of the material where the lengths wear meat. The skirting will be connected with ether mightier joints or scribe joints where there will be wastage.

5.4 Describe how to protect work from damage and the purpose of protection in relation to general workplace activities, other occupations and adverse weather conditions. Met in QCF643: 5.4

5.5 Explain why the disposal of waste should be carried safely in accordance with environmental responsibilities, organisational procedures, manufacturers’ information, statutory regulations and official guidance. Met in QCF643: 5.5

6.2 State the purpose of the work programme and explain why deadlines should be kept in relation to:progress charts, timetables and estimated times and organisational procedures for reporting circumstances which will affect the work programme. Met in QCF643: 6.2

7.6 Describe how to apply safe work practices, follow procedures, report problems and establish the authority needed to rectify them, to: – prepare and fix internal and external side hung doors, ironmongery, standard architraves, skirting, dado rails, picture rails, internal and external cladding, service encasements, wall and floor units/fitments and stair components – form joints associated with second fixing – use hand tools, power tools and equipment – work at height– use access equipment ` How do you apply safe work practices when preparing and fixing internal and external side hung doors, ironmongery, standard architraves, skirting, dado rails, picture rails, internal and external cladding, service encasements, wall and floor units/fitments and stair components and forming joints associated with second fixing.

I comply with the safe work procedures put in place through all jobs that I am asked to do through knowing the dangers beforehand, such as hanging doors as fire rated doors are heavy due to them being able to last 30 minutes up to one hour of fire before they deteriorate. Knowing the correct way in how to fix the ironmongery correctly so that it opens and closes correctly in the event of a fire. Ensuring that I don’t nail into any services as I’m nailing the skirting onto the wall so that I’m not electrocuted and don’t cause a leak damaging the building. Along with fixing cladding as it will need a tower or scaffolding to fix the cladding on at a height with hand rails and kick board to ensure that no tools or materials falls off endangering other employees working below the scaffolding. Knowing the dangers of encasing services as if they are damaged in anyway there is ether a chance of ether flooding or being electrocuted due to drilling into a live power cable; this will also comply with any units and fitments that are fixt too walls.

How to apply safe work practices when using hand tools, power tools and equipment Through the up keep of both hand tools and power tools there will be leas chances of an injury as the tool is getting used correctly. The correct PPE must be used for each tool as it will also minimize the chance of injury to the user of the tool. All possible equipment must be used such as hovers connected to power tools that create dust that might then be inhaled by all employees. The aide of lifting aids where the materials are too heavy to lift and could cause strain on the back and lead to problems in the future.

How to apply safe work practices when working at height and using access equipment When working at any height above ground level there is great risk of falling off and injuring yourself. Through the aid of safety equipment this will lessen the chance of injures. Things like having a scaffolding around the outside of the building with hand rails will prevent anyone falling off, as well as the aid of harnesses if a employee falls off rearing this they will be suspended in the ear and will need the help of others to safe you. Using mobile towers will help in a situation where there is work needed to be done at a height this acts like a scaffolding and allows you to work at a height enclosed by hand rails. There will need to have a kick board at the bottom of the scaffolding or mobile tower as if any tools or materials fall off there is a chance of injury.

How would you follow procedures, report problems and establish the authority needed to rectify them. I would follow all procedures put in place as they are there to protect me in all aspects of the jobs on site. I would do this simply by checking through them before progressing with the job in hand, also during to make sure that myself and others are safe and will not be harmed in anyway. I would report all problems as soon as they occur as this will help deal with the problem and exclude it to carry on with work, this will also help with any other problems as they will be solved in the same way as with all problems that occur there will be updated method statement that can be followed to ensure that no others occur.

7.7 Describe the needs of other occupations and how to effectively communicate within a team when installing second fixing components.

A) When fixing any second fix frames you must work as a teem with the other occupations as it is not down to one trade. If you were to fix a door frame you would have to check with the other trade who are doing the walls to cheek whether the wall will take the weight of the door ones its hung. As well as asking the tradesmen who are doing the wiring and water pipes to avoid drilling into them. The simplest way of communicating with one another on site would be to talk as it will be les confusion and solved straight away.

7.8 Describe the methods of sharpening the hand tools used when installing second fixing components.

A) When using most hand tools like saws and chisels there is always a chance of them getting chipped, damaged or blunt. To sharpen chisels, you would us oil or water with a sharpening stone that you would sharpen in a figure 8 using the whole of the stone and then pouting it on a 25 degrees’ angle then with a piece of timber run the chisel along it to take the bure off, Or with a grinding stone. And with saws you use a file along each tooth until sharp if this does not work you would have to sharpen each tooth down till they are all level before rearranging teeth.

7.9 Describe how to maintain the tools and equipment used when installing second fixing components.

A) To maintain the hand tools used when fitting second fix components you will need to use the correct tool for the job as this will give less of a negative reaction and will not jump or slip leading to an injury. Having being trained with the power tool that you would be using will be good as you know the way that it operates and will know the ways that I might break or damage the tool. Through cleaning the tool ones, it is not being use will ensure the tool lasts without a problem. The equipment that might get used to aid in the first fix components such as hop ups will not need that much maintenance but will need a supervisor to sine the tag allowing it to be used, this is tag that allows it to be used and is safe to be used.

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