EUSEPUS001 Replace Plant and Apparatus in the Power Utilities Environment

Overview

This national occupational standard is about replacing plant and apparatus in
the electricity power utilities environment. It includes the processes and
procedures to be followed to make sure that the completed work meets the
quality assurance and operating specifications set by the organisation. It also
involves the wearing of personal protective equipment whilst carrying out the
work. 

Performance Criteria

Plan for work activities

  1. determine the work location using company documentation and work instructions
  2. conduct a site specific risk assessment in accordance with health and safety regulations
  3. determine the content and sequence of tasks needed to complete work activity
  4. inform parties directly and indirectly responsible for completing the work activity of the work plan
  5. plan and carry out work in line with company policy and work procedures

Prepare for work activities

  1. inspect, prepare and carry out pre-use checks on tools and equipment required to complete work activity in accordance with work instructions and equipment specifications
  2. select and wear required personal protective equipment when completing work activities in accordance with health and safety regulations
  3. apply and follow control measures in line with safe control systems requirements
  4. make sure that the specification of the plant and apparatus to be used to replace existing plant and apparatus meets operational requirements and is fit for purpose

Replace plant and apparatus

  1. replace plant and apparatus in accordance with work instructions
  2. take precautions to prevent damage to plant and apparatus during its replacement
  1. set and adjust plant and apparatus making sure that the finished work meets operational and performance requirements
  2. follow and maintain safe working and environment practices in accordance with company procedures, health and safety regulations and environmental legislation throughout the duration of the work

Restore and reinstate work location

  1. store tools and equipment on completion of the work activity
  2. dispose of waste materials and hazardous substances
  3. leave the work area in a condition which is in line with good housekeeping practice

Use and communicate data and information

  1. report unavailable or defective tools, equipment and resources
  2. read and interpret company work instructions and supporting documentation
  1. maintain documentation and report the completion of work activities in accordance with organisational requirements

Resolve problems effectively and efficiently

  1. deal with problems within the limits of own job role responsibility
  2. report problems outside job role responsibility to designated personnel

Knowledge and Understanding

General

  1. the main principles of health and safety and environmental legislation and regulations
  2. the reporting lines and authorisation roles and responsibilities
  3. the company policies and procedures that directly impact on the work to be undertaken

Replacing plant and apparatus

  1. the company procedures and processes for reporting problems with tools and equipment
  2. how to read and interpret the, procedures and information sources used to make sure that tools and equipment are fit for purpose and safe to use
  3. processes and procedures to be followed for inspecting and preparing tools and equipment prior to use
  4. read and interpret instructions on how to use tools and equipment safely and the processes and requirements for undertaking routine checks
  5. what personal protective equipment needs to worn when undertaking work activities
  6. what materials and substances are dangerous and hazardous to health
  7. how to maintain safe working and environmental practices throughout the duration of the work
  1. how to minimise risks to self and others when undertaking work activities
  2. the procedures and documentation used for reporting problems
  3. company work instructions, information and reporting systems and documentation
  4. how to respond to the different types and categories of emergency situations that might occur
  5. how to replace plant and apparatus using specified principles, methods, processes and procedures
  6. how to recognise and report inaccurate and incorrect work instructions and documentation