Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify legislative, regulatory, and organisational requirements.
- Safety and applicable legislative requirements are identified and complied with.
- Organisational environmental and safety plans and policies are identified and complied with according to organisational requirements.
- Safe work methods and practices are identified and applied according to organisational safety plans and policies.
- Environmental requirements are identified and applied according to organisational environmental plans and regulatory requirements.
- Emergency response and evacuation procedures are identified and carried out when required.
- Plan and prepare for installing insulation.
- Work instructions and relevant information are obtained and confirmed for planning and preparation purposes.
- Risk assessment is undertaken to identify existing risks and hazards in the work area, including electrical risks and hazards.
- Identified risks are documented and appropriate response is undertaken according to safety requirements.
- Ceiling insulating material and insulation requirements are confirmed in accordance with work specifications.
- Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing are identified, correctly fitted, and used according to organisational policies and procedures.
- Tools and equipment are selected appropriate to the requirements of the work, confirmed for serviceability, and reported for repair or replacement where not serviceable.
- Associated material is determined and organised ready for use according to quality requirements and work plans and specifications.
- Install ceiling insulation.
- Insulation material is accurately measured to minimise waste.
- Insulation is installed using approved processes and handling techniques according to manufacturer specifications and relevant electrical and building regulations.
- Dust-suppression procedures are used to minimise health risk in work area to self and others.
- Insulation is installed safely without damage or distortion of the surrounding environment, electrical and other services and in a manner that maximises safety of self and others.
- Variations and difficulties affecting performance or quality requirements of own work are identified and reported.
- Complete installation.
- Final inspections are conducted to ensure installed ceiling insulation conforms to job and manufacturer specifications.
- Notification of work completion is made to designated personnel according to organisational procedures.
- Work area is cleaned and materials are disposed of, reused or recycled according to organisational, safety and environmental requirements.
- Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures.
- Malfunctions, faults, wear or damage to tools, equipment and site are accurately documented and reported for repair or replacement according to organisational procedures.