1、Click to edit Master title styleClick to edit Master subtitle style* 1DemolitionwHazards & Control MeasuresClick to edit Master title styleClick to edit Master subtitle style* 2Remember!wThe CDM Regs 1994 apply to all demolition & dismantlement workHazards - PhysicalwFalling from heightwFalls throug
2、h openings & fragile materialswUncontrolled/premature collapsewNoisewFlying debriswHAVS from toolswWhole body vibration from vehiclesHazards - PhysicalwCause nearby structures to collapsewLive services gas, electric, waterwFirewBroken glass from windowswUnguarded machinerywFloodswElectric shockwManu
3、al HandlingHazards - ChemicalwDustwAsbestoswSilicawResidual contamination from previous use? E.g. hospitals, industrial processesControlswRisk AssessmentwCompetent, trained staffwSafe system of work (derived from RA)wPPE helmets, boots, dust masks etc.wSafe demolition requires planningwKeep people a
4、s far away as possiblewUse of method statementsControlswSupervision by competent personwWhere possible, demolish in reverse order of constructionwUse CDM H&S file if available?wProtect machine cabs to guard against falling objectswTemporary props may be required to support unstable structuresControl
5、sw Remove debris as it builds up to prevent floors/walls collapsingw Disconnect live services (although water may be required in event of a fire)w Remove hazardous materialsw Provide site hoardings where necessary (about 2.5m high)w Do not allow materials to fall into area where people areControlswF
6、ans or covered walkways may be needed to catch falling objectswErect warning notices around hoardingswRemove window panes before demolitionwErect warning notices on doors, especially where floors have been removedControlsw Damp area down with waterw Dog-leg rubbish chutes, or barrier off skip areaw Provide safe access & egress (especially where there are no floors)w High standard of housekeepingw Secure laddersw Use safety harnesses where necessaryw Create a buffer zone around the demolition area
