On-site machinery: Water management systems

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Control Measure

Safe system of work: Water management systems

Training Specification

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

Control measure element

Learning outcome

Control of water management systems

Understand:

The safe system of work for operating in canals and locks
The safe system of work for operating in pumping stations

The safe system of work for operating near weirs and sluice gates

Isolate water movement and holding systems

Understand:

That automated water management systems may have on-site isolation switches or control panels, which are usually in a secure location
The potential impacts of activating systems
Permission and advice of the managing agency should be obtained before activation is considered
That personnel should not enter an area where there is a water management system until isolation has been confirmed

Specialist advice

Understand:

Who operates water management systems
That contact details for engineers and responsible person should be displayed
That a record of the contact details for managers of known water management risks should be maintained
That warnings about increased activation of water management systems may be available

PRACTICAL APPLICATION

Control measure element	Learning outcome
Consider taking control of lock systems when working near or rescuing casualties from water management systems	Demonstrate the ability to: Identify and communicate the hazards of working in or near canals and locks Use agreed techniques to safely manage water and access when working in or near canals and locks Consider the impact on the casualty and personnel of draining a lock
Liaise with the responsible person to isolate or control the water management system	Demonstrate the ability to: Obtain confirmation from a responsible person that isolation of a pumping station has been achieved Obtain confirmation from a responsible person that isolation of a water management system has been achieved Use provided contact details and existing arrangements for obtaining specialist advice regarding water management systems
Establish an exclusion zone to restrict access around lock gates and paddles until control of the gates is confirmed	Demonstrate the ability to: Establish an exclusion zone around lock gates and paddles if required
Establish an exclusion zone to restrict access to an area with a water management system until isolation has been confirmed	Demonstrate the ability to: Establish an exclusion zone to restrict access to an area with water management systems if required
Consider obtaining strong stream warnings to identify the likelihood of system activation	Demonstrate the ability to: Access or gather information about river level and strong stream warnings if required Apply the information to determine the potential impact on water management systems

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