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But other issues will be at the mercy of unpredictable changes in circumstances, such as weather conditions on the day, other workers on-site, and unexpected hold-ups or problems.
For more information on the sorts of things you should look for during the initial site assessment, go to the 'Site assessment' section of the unit: Installation requirements.
For more information on the sorts of things you should look for during the initial site assessment, go to the 'Site assessment' section of the unit: Installation requirements.
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Below are some typical questions you should ask before you load the truck, just to be sure that everything is in order and there won't be any unhappy surprises when you arrive at the site.
- Can the delivery truck gain close access to the actual work area, or should the cabinets be sent on smaller vehicles, such as utilities?
- Is power available on-site, or do alternative arrangements need to be made - such as taking a generator, or using power from the next door neighbour?
- Is there a general store nearby, or does everyone need to take their own food and drink with them?
- If it's been raining, will the wet conditions affect site access - such as requiring everyone to bring a second pair of boots to wear after they've walked through the mud?
- Is parking available outside, or do special arrangements need to be made for vehicles - such as parking exemption permits from the local council?
Learning activity
Audio 5 (mp3 |6|KB)What issues have you come across that caused unexpected problems when the truck arrived on-site? Maybe the issue was serious enough to stop any work being carried out until it was solved. Or maybe it just caused unnecessary inconvenience to the installers.
Was there any way you could have avoided the problem, or been advised in advance so you could deal with it before you arrived at the site?
Share your answers with your trainer and other learners in your group.
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