Scope of Profession - Insulator (Heat and Frost)

In this section,

• “insulation items” means the following:
  • insulation materials, reinforcing fabrics, metal lath and hexagonal wire;
  • adhesives and fasteners;
  • finishing materials;
  • metal claddings, canvas, PVC, pit wrap, paint, finishing cement and other similar over insulation applications not referred to in subclauses (i) to (iii);
  • noise control materials;
  • firestopping and fireproofing materials;
  • utilidors;
• “undertakings of the designated trade” means the following:
  • the installation, service, maintenance, repair and removal of insulation items;
  • the abatement and removal of asbestos.

Undertakings and ActivitiesWhen practicing or otherwise carrying out work in the undertakings of the designated trade, the following are activities within the designated trade of insulator (heat and frost):

• installing, servicing, maintaining, repairing and removing insulation items; 
• abating and removing asbestos; 
• using detailed drawings, blueprints and other specifications; 
• using all related standards, safety regulations and building codes and regulations; 
• working with insulation items and related equipment; 
• using hand tools, power tools, shop equipment and stud welding equipment; 
• cleaning up and removing insulation items; 
• assembling, erecting, installing and removing insulation materials and handling devices, scaffolds, ropes and slings; 
• estimating, preparing, scheduling and worksite planning; 
• handling, laying out, preparing, fabricating and assembling insulation items and all protective coatings and coverings; 
• using new technology relating to the activities set out in this section; 
• remediating mold and lead.

Restricted Activities The following activities, when performed within undertakings of the designated trade and by the specified classes of individuals, are restricted activities within the designated trade of insulator (heat and frost):

• installing, servicing, maintaining, repairing and removing insulation items;
• abating and removing asbestos;
• using detailed drawings, blueprints and other specifications;
• using all related standards, safety regulations and building codes and regulations;
• working with insulation items and related equipment;
• using hand tools, power tools, shop equipment and stud welding equipment;
• cleaning up and removing insulation items;
• assembling, erecting, installing and removing insulation materials and handling devices, scaffolds, ropes and slings;
• estimating, preparing, scheduling and worksite planning;
• handling, laying out, preparing, fabricating and assembling insulation items and all protective coatings and coverings;
• using new technology relating to the restricted activities set out in this section.