Remove existing materials ready for installation

Overview & Purpose

What This Standard Covers

This standard outlines the procedures for safely removing existing materials to prepare for the installation of new roofing products like fascias, soffits, and bargeboards, including the assessment of materials and the handling of potentially hazardous substances.

Performance Criteria

• Comply with health and safety regulations and industry standards.
• Accurately identify and assess materials to be removed.
• Carefully remove unwanted materials with minimal damage to surrounding structures.
• Safely lower removed materials from height.
• Dispose of unwanted materials according to operating procedures.
• Protect premises during delays in replacement.
• Identify and address problems during material removal.

Knowledge & Understanding Requirements

• Relevant health and safety regulations and industry standards.
• Sequence for removing materials for various installations.
• Techniques for removing different types of materials at height.
• Procedures for handling suspect materials (e.g., asbestos).
• Disposal methods for various materials.
• Protection measures for premises during material removal.
• Common problems in material removal and standard operating procedures for dealing with them.

Relevent Roles

• Construction Operatives
• Roofline Product Installers
• General Contractors in Roofing Activities