EUSRA217 Control vehicle movements on site of recycling activity

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1 Control vehicle movements on site of recycling activity Overview This unit is designed for the candidate to demonstrate competence in controlling vehicle movements on site of recycling activity and deal with any situations that may disrupt operations. The candidate must assist in the positioning of vehicles and ensure that any relevant documentation is completed in accordance with organisational procedures. The term recycling can refer to a variety of materials that are both recycled and treated including those in anaerobic digestion plants. EUSRA217 1

2 Performance criteria Identify health and safety risks and hazards in relation to the workplace P1 implement site-specific risk assessments for your area of work and review in accordance with organisational procedures P2 wear PPE identified in the risk assessment P3 carry out specified measures to control risks and hazards P4 identify procedures to deal with unfamiliar risks and hazards arising from non-routine work situations Control vehicle movement on site of recycling activity P5 check that vehicles are suitable for the loading or unloading conditions P6 direct and assist the vehicle driver to the appropriate loading or unloading area P7 make sure that drivers and crews comply with organisational procedures, practices and relevant legislation P8 use equipment and materials in accordance with organisational procedures and practices P9 maintain the safety of the workplace in accordance with organisational procedures and practices Use and communicate data and information P10 report, to an appropriate person, unsafe vehicles and hazardous situations P11 give health and safety information to others in accordance with organisational procedures and practices P12 keep accurate and up to date records on routine and non-routine matters, and ensure they are legible and complete Resolve problems which could affect the control of vehicles on site P13 deal with unsafe behaviour in accordance with your responsibilities and workplace procedures P14 resolve day-to-day problems within your area of responsibility P15 refer matters outside your responsibility to the designated people EUSRA217 2

3 Knowledge and understanding You need to know and understand: You need to know and understand: General K1 the main responsibilities of the employer and employee under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 K2 the safe procedures for handling hazardous materials K3 the range and use of personal protective equipment K4 organisational accident and incident recording and reporting procedures K5 the hazards that are likely to occur in the workplace and the risks those hazards pose K6 organisational procedures and practices with regard to ensuring the safety of the working environment K7 your role and responsibilities for health and safety in the workplace under organisational policy and legislation K8 how to recognise problems with vehicles K9 how to recognise problems with access K10 how to communicate effectively with drivers, crews and others K11 methods that can be used to assist vehicles in reversing and getting into position K12 what signals are to be used to assist the driver to position the vehicle correctly K13 how to recognise and respond to incidents interfering with operations K14 how to recognise and respond to emergencies K15 what the law requires during vehicle loading and unloading operations K16 the organisational procedures for operation of vehicles K17 the person to whom non-compliance should be reported. K18 the relationship between security and safety within the workplace K19 how and why accidents should be reported EUSRA217 3

4 Additional Information Behaviours You work in a manner which you: 1. show you are vigilant to potential risks and hazards 2. show you are receptive to new ways of working EUSRA217 4

5 Developed by Energy and Utility Skills Version number 1 Date approved October 2012 Indicative review date Validity Status Originating organisation Original URN Relevant occupations Suite Key words October 2017 Current Original Energy and Utility Skills RA2.17 Public Services; Public Service and Other Associate Professions Recycling Activities; Anaerobic Digestion control, vehicle, movements, site, recycling, documentation, procedures, risks, hazards EUSRA217 5