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815 Demolition Safety
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Common Accidents

Performing demolition work carries inherent risks, and several common accidents can occur if proper safety measures are not implemented.

Worker climbing ladder in a demolition site
There are common accidents that occur most often during demolition.

The most common types of accidents that result from the hazards associated with demolition are:

  • falls from elevated work surfaces
  • exposure to hazardous air contaminants
  • being struck by falling or collapsing structures
  • electrical shock

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

3-3. What is a common type of accident that results from the hazards associated with demolition?