Determine site and resource requirements for utilities network construction

Overview

This Standard is about determining site and resource requirements for utilities network construction.  It could apply to Network construction operations for a single utility or in a multi-utility environment.

It includes checking information, setting out work areas, selecting and preparing materials and equipment and maintaining security of materials and equipment.

This Standard can be used by anyone who determines site and resource requirements for utilities network  construction.

Performance Critieria

You must be able to:

  1. locate and confirm areas for works according to work instructions and specified requirements
  2. check any circumstances where information appears incorrect with authorised people
  3. plan work to minimise disruption and inconvenience to others in
  4. accordance with approved procedures and practices
  5. carry out and review site-specific risk assessments to identify hazards and to determine the range of control and protection equipment necessary for works in accordance with company procedures.
  6. select and wear designated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at appropriate times
  7. set out areas for works in accordance with specified requirements
  8. take steps to provide for the safety of work areas and the natural environment where hazards and risks are identified
  9. select materials and equipment to meet planned work requirements in accordance with the work instructions and specifications
  10. confirm materials and equipment supplies are correct for work requirements and are of the quality and quantity required
  11. report any shortages and defects of materials and equipment , to appropriate people
  12. maintain the materials and equipment in storage in accordance with operational and organisational requirements
  13. maintain the security of materials and equipment in accordance with operational and organisational requirements
  14. record, store and protect data and information in organisational information systems in line with organisational data security requirements
  15. refer problems and conditions outside your responsibility to appropriate people using approved procedures
  16.  use approved procedures and practices throughout all work activity to ensure it is in compliance with statutory requirements
  17. maintain the security of site where work is not completed

Knowledge & Understanding

You need to know and understand:

  1. relevant statutory and regulatory requirements relating to health and safety, excavations, roads and street works, location of supply apparatus where this exposes other services, hazardous materials, accidents and personal protective equipment
  2. the roles and responsibilities of people within the operations team
  3. site management structures for site operations
  4. who to report progress, problems and deviations to
  5. procedures for reporting and recording job progress, problems, deviations to work programmes
  6. the importance of confirming that work location has been correctly
    identified
  7. the types of information contained in written instructions, specifications, and drawings
  8. the key requirements of an effective site layout
  9. common hazards in site works and fit-for-purpose safety precautions, and methods of prevention
  10. quantities and types of materials and equipment required, where to obtain them and how to identify shortages and defects
  11. methods of dealing with emergencies
  12. the range of safety equipment in accordance with site operations
  13. the main requirements of safety legislation governing site works 
  14. materials posing a health hazard and safe handling methods
  15. the personal protective equipment for use in site operations
  16. lifting and handling techniques appropriate to the materials, tools and equipment used in site works