Demolition Basics Program Elements
Demolition Defined
Demolition is the dismantling, razing, destroying or wrecking of any building or structure or any part thereof.
The method most widely used in building demolition is called mechanical demolition, which involves the use of specialized equipment such as excavators equipped with tools for crushing concrete and shearing steel.
High-rise structures may be brought down using implosion methods using specialized explosives. Finally, specialized demolition may require the use of hand-held pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical power tools to break up, cut, chip, and drill on smaller projects.
Demolition Safety Program
To combat the hazards associated with demolition work, it is important that the employer establish an effective Demolition Safety Program. Everyone at a demolition worksite must be fully aware of the hazards they may encounter and the safety precautions they must take to protect themselves and their employees.
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1-1. To combat the hazards associated with demolition work, what should the employer establish?
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