Airless spray paint machine (GRACO)

CITB has developed this standard in discussion with industry

Duration

Minimum 2 days of 6 learning hours per day

Purpose/Scope

The purpose of this standard is to provide the candidate with the knowledge and skills to safely set up and use an airless spray paint machine (Graco type) to install road markings using cold liquid type paints.

The scope of this standard covers:

• machine outline
• health & safety
• materials
• starting up
• basic maintenance techniques
• safe cleaning methods
• safe transportation of machine and materials.

Occupational relevance

Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational group:

• operative and craft.

Candidate pre-requisites

For this training, it would be beneficial if candidates had a basic knowledge of the installation of thermoplastic road markings using hand screed techniques.

Instruction/Supervision

As a minimum, course instructors must be able to demonstrate that, in relation to this standard, they have:

• a train the trainer or instructional techniques course certificate
• successfully completed training to this standard
• at least 2 years relevant industrial experience
• a verifiable CV.

Delivery

The following method(s) may be used in the delivery of this standard:

• On the job in a safe environment
• Classroom.

All materials and equipment must be of a suitable quality and quantity for candidates to achieve learning outcomes, and must comply with relevant legislation.

The class size and candidate/instructor ratio must allow training to be delivered in a safe manner and enable candidates to achieve the learning outcomes.

Learning will use a blend of classroom and practical learning aimed at ensuring the candidate can safely use the pedestrian applicator to effectively install thermoplastic road markings.

This standard is considered to contain 51% or more practical training.

Assessment

Methods of assessment considered appropriate for training delivered against this standard are:

• practical assessment: off the job simulated environment
• theory assessment: classroom, e-learning, or a combination.

Quality assurance

Quality assurance against this standard will require initial approval of the training organisation and their content mapped to the standard.

CITB will also conduct an approval intervention, either desk-based or centre visit, to ensure the training organisation can meet the requirements of the training standard.

Approved training organisations (ATOs) will be required to present information on records of training and assessment upon request to CITB for desk based analysis. They will also be visited annually by the CITB quality assurance team.

Renewal

Recommended Refresher

Approval date

November 2018

Review cycle

Either on request or 3 years from approval date.

Learning outcomes

The candidate will be able to:

• Understand machine outline, types and identify parts
• Understand their duties relating to good health & safety practices
• Understand the types and safe use of different materials that can be used in the machine
• Understand the types and safe use of different materials that can be used in the machine
• Understand basic maintenance techniques
• Demonstrate safe cleaning methods
• Understand the safe transportation of machine and materials

Additional guidance to support learning outcome

• Classroom presentations Course handouts Practical and knowledge test

Additional information

Health & Safety Executive (HSE)

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
• Working with substances hazardous to health. A brief guide to COSHH
• Safe use of work equipment (PUWER)
• Work related road safety
• Useful road related links
• Scottish Occupational Road Safety Alliance (ScORSA)
• Roadside precautions
• Risk assessment
• Workplace health, safety and welfare
• Workplace transport safety
• Parking 
• A guide to workplace transport safety
• Vehicles at work
• Safe driving: loading & unloading

Gas torch safety from the HSE

• Asphyxiation hazards in welding and allied processes
• Safe use of compressed gases in welding, flame cutting and allied processes
• Safety in gas welding, cutting and similar processes
• COSHH essentials for welding, hot work and allied processes
• Health and safety toolbox: fire safety
• Health and safety toolbox: gas safety
• Safe use of oxy-propane preheating torches
• Approved code of practice and guidance. Dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres
• Controlling fire and explosion risks in the workplace
• Hazardous area classification and control of ignition sources

Legislation

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/

• The PPE at Work Regulations 1992
• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER ) (1998 UK 1999 NI)
• The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
• The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974
• The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992
• Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996
• Fire Precautions and Workplace Regulations 1997
• Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR ) 1995

Standards

https://www.bsigroup.com/

• BS EN 1436:2007+A1:2008 Road marking materials. Road marking performance for road users
• BS EN 1424:1998 Road marking materials. Premix glass beads
• BS EN 1423:2012 Road marking materials. Drop on materials. Glass beads, antiskid aggregates and mixes
• BS EN 1463-1:2009 Road marking materials. Retroreflecting road studs. Initial performance requirements
• BS EN 1463-2:2000 Road marking materials. Retroreflecting road studs. Road test performance spec’ns
• BS EN 1463-3. Road marking materials. Part 3. Active road studs
• BS EN 1790:2013 Road marking materials. Preformed road markings
• BS EN 1871:2000 Road marking materials. Physical properties
• BS EN 1871. Road marking materials. Paint, thermoplastic and cold plastic materials. Specifications
• BS 3262-3:1989 Hot-applied thermoplastic road marking materials. Specification to apply to road surfaces