Demolition Safety Awareness in Construction
The Many Hazards to Safety during Demolition Work
- Demolition Work Involves Most, or All, of the Hazards of Construction Work
- It Can Also Involve Different and Additional Hazards
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Possible Hazards of Demolition Work
- Electrocution
- Impalement
- Burns
- Blunt Trauma
The Potential Causes of Different Hazards
- Roof, Wall, Floor, Stairway, and Passageway Collapse
- Weak and Damaged Structures
- Lack of Proper Lighting, Especially in Stairways
- Improper Use, or Lack, of Personal Protective Equipment [PPE]
- Use of Weak or Damaged Material to Cover Floor Openings
- Improper Use of Demolition Material
- Failure to Remove Potentially Hazardous Material in a Safe, Appropriate Manner
- Ignored, or Improperly Shut, Service Lines including Electric, Gas, Water, Steam, and Sewer
Factors to be Considered during Demolition Work
- Structural Design Variations from the Original Construction
- Modifications to the Structure's Original Design
- The Strength or Weakness of All Construction Materials Used
- The Presence of Hidden Hazardous Structural Materials such as Asbestos, Lead, and Silica
To Implement Safety Awareness at Demolition Sites
Employers Have a Responsibility to Provide a Safe Workplace for Employees Under OSHA Standards Demolition Safety Can be Increased Through:- Engineering Surveys
- Locating and Securing Nearby Utilities
- Fire Prevention and Evacuation Plan
- Emergency Medical Services, including First Aid
- Comprehensive Assessment of Potential Health Hazards
Demolition Safety with 360Training.com
- 360Training.com Offers OSHA Construction 10-hour and 30-hour training
- The Courses are Entirely Online, and Available to International Students
- Include Content Written by EHS Professionals
- You Can Set Your Own Pace and Schedule
- Choose a 10-Hour or 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification
- Learn How to Prevent Accidents and Injuries at Construction and Demolition Work Sites
- A Certificate of Completion will be Made Available to Print Upon Completion of the Course If the Final Exam is Passed with a 70% Grade
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