Maintaining Access Steelwork eLearning
This course provides training on how to inspect the access steel work used across the TTT scheme, e.g. ladders, stairways, access hatches and handrails. It also provides training on how to operate the access hatches and the vortex safety grilles.
Description
Key Topic Areas
Training will cover all manufacturers recommended inspection, routine and reactive maintenance requirements, safe isolation and manual operation where available. This will include:
- Visual inspection of ladders, stairways, access hatches and handrails as expected for each use;
- Thorough inspection of ladders, stairways, access hatches and handrails;
- Operation of access hatches;
- Operation of the vortex safety grille:
- Lowering into position;
- Raising back up and securing in storage position.
- Field demonstrations held at ACTST and BAREL non-standard entry
Competency/Skills Requirements
Before attending the training session, Delegates are expected to complete:
- Safety Fundamentals - Module 2 (Introduction to Hazards);
- Safety Fundamentals - Module 3 (Chamber Access);
- HMI Operator Training Worksite Level;
- Maintenance Fundamentals.
Before attending the training, Delegates are also expected to have:
- Experience in using and inspecting/monitoring the condition of similar equipment.
Outcomes
On completion of the training, delegates are expected to:
- Be able to identify obvious defects to the access steelwork via visual inspection;
- Understand how to undertake the regular thorough inspection of the access steelwork and the key points to check;
Be able to operate the intermediate platform access hatches and the vortex safety grille.