Marking out policy

PEER Construction is committed to the provision of a safe, healthy, and productive workplace. PEER Construction recognises the risk of injury to workers and has developed policies and procedures to reduce this risk.

Process

Mark out hand tools include:

• steel ruler, pencil, scriber, felt tip marker and scratch gauge
• engineer’s chalk, chalk line, chalk and centre punch marks
• try square, engineers square, combination square, roofing square and sliding bevel
• marking gauge, mortise gauge, range meter, divider and trammel
• spring dividers, retractable tape, callipers and compass.

When marking out

• Choose the right marking out tool for the job. Tools vary widely and each is designed for a specific purpose.
• Never misuse or abuse any of the accurately machined hand tools designed for marking out.
• Record all measurements, calculation or totals clearly and accurately, using the correct units.
• Carefully handle and align your ruler, try square, sliding bevel or marking gauge, etc. Take the time to “measure twice – cut once”.
• Identify and calculate the quantity, size and type of all materials and tools that will be required for the job and complete the PEER Construction materials order form.
• Complete a serviceability check of all tools and equipment prior to work commencing.
• Leave the work area in a safe, clean and tidy condition.
• Return all marking out hand tools to their appropriate storage cupboard, in a dry environment.
• Regularly clean and maintain marking out hand tools.
• Adjust and sharpen marking gauges and mortise gauges as required.
• Regularly maintain marking out tools to ensure continued accuracy
• Inspect and clean all squares. Remove all surface rust and glue, etc. Discard and replace if damaged.