Lightning protection operative

The principles of the relevant Health & Safety legislation, including Health & Safety at Work Act 1974; Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999; Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1999 (MHOR); Working at Height Regulations 2005/2007, LOLER Regs 1998,PPE Regulations, PUWER and where to find additional information e.g. ATLAS website, Health & Safety Executive (HSE) website.

The use of mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPS) e.g. the selection of equipment, safe positioning, correct operation and pedestrian control.

The use of task specific personal protective equipment e.g. fall restraint/arrest equipment for working at height, goggles for drilling/cutting, face masks for dust/drilling and gloves for work with sharp/hot equipment.

The key elements of an earthing system (BS 7430) and the parameters that are required in order to ensure compliance

The principles of the British Standard for Lightning Protection (BS EN 62305) and, in particular, Part 3: Physical Damage to Structures and Life Hazard and how this is provides for 4 different levels of protection.

Material and component requirements for all parts of a Lightning Protection or Earthing System, including fitting/surface compatibility and preparation, fixing distances, jointing requirements.

The methods of handling, storing and transporting lightning protection and earthing materials e.g. conductor materials, earth electrodes and fixtures and fittings.

The procedure for testing and verification of a Lightning Protection or Earthing System, including equipment required and its correct use.

The correct and safe method of erecting and dismantling mobile aluminium towers.

How to interpret design layout drawings and determine the correct and safe methods for access, work tasks and egress.

The methods of surveying and investigating ground conditions, paying particular regard to the safe identification and avoidance of buried services e.g. cable avoidance tools and techniques and service plan drawings.

The safe and correct use of power tool equipment, giving particular regard to safe exposure limits of vibrating hand tools.

The use of surge protection devices for electrical, data and telecom systems.

Organise the workplace and other areas affected by the activities.

Cross reference to Method Statements and Risk Assessments

Identify shortfalls in the process and/or changes to the workplace which will have a safety, production or budgetary impact.

Solve problems - predict and prevent H&S problems through observation and preventative action.

Select the correct materials and equipment for the application and to ensure that the installation is compliant with the 'Standards' and that it meets client requirements/specification

Ability to fault-find and determine and/or apply suitable corrective action.

Installation of lightning protection and earthing products including air termination rods, down conductors and earth electrodes, isolated masts with associated testing and verification of products, networks and systems

Installation of pedestrian controls including temporary traffic management

Effective communication skills including oral, written including the keeping of accurate records, listening and body language.

Installation of safety barriers or exclusion zones where hazardous work tasks are performed or mechanical plant is being used.

Effective loading, unloading and distribution of materials

Conductor joining techniques including pressure clamps, exo-thermic welding, brazing and crimping

Specialist testing and verification: low resistance electrical continuity tests for earthing systems joint connections

Teamwork: engage collaboratively with others

Independent working: take responsibility for completion of own work.

Logical thinking: use clear and valid reasoning when making decisions to undertake work instructions.

Time management: use own time effectively to complete the work instructions to schedule.

Respect: apply equality, diversity and inclusion in dealing with others.

Compliance/Instruction: abide by employer procedure/company values, site inductions, Risk Assessment and Method Statements, tool box talks.