SAFETY DURING DEMOLITION /
DISMANTLING
SAFETY DURING DEMOLITION / DISMANTLING
The demolition/dismantling activity is
one of the critical activity where more hazards are involved which needs
effective control in place to safe guard the employees. The terminology “Dismantling”
means to carefully take apart one or more parts of a building or structure without
damaging the other parts. The term ‘Demolition’ on the other hand implies
breaking up.
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1. Demolition involves dismantling OF
storage tanks, buildings, scaffoldings etc.
Potential hazards during demolition
may result due to use of cranes, rigging / slinging
of load, cutting torches, material
handling and debris clearance etc.
2. While using a crane during
demolition activities the following safety precautions must
be adhered to:
The Crane operator & riggers shall
have proper training and certification to carry out such work. Authorization
should be in place.
The loads must have a tag line to
maneuver its movement.
The signal shall be given by a banks
man, duly trained and authorized for such work.
No workers shall stand underneath
suspended load. Activities area to be barricaded.
3. When using a cutting torch the
following safety precautions need to be adhered to:
Work permits authorization and gas
test results are mandatory prior to start torch cutting.
The fire fighting equipment shall be
kept within easy reach at worksite. The area may be kept wet preventing hot
slag to fall in the vicinity.
Ensure that cut sections will be stable
after separation and will not topple, causing damage or injury. Avoid unauthorized
entry.
4. When handling and hauling debris or
scrap the following precautions must be kept in
view:
Heavy materials can be lifted/shifted
through mechanical aids not by manually by employees.
Always wear hand gloves while handling
scrap material.
Take care to avoid back injuries &
ask assistance while picking up heavy loads.
All material to be hauled off must be
secured properly to prevent load shifting during transportation.
Basics of Behavior Based Safety
5. Make sure about demolition work
scope, its nature and precautionary measures to
control potential hazards. Prepare
risk assessment in advance and assess the risks & control during the
execution.
6. Special precautionary measure to be
taken in demolition work involving ASBESTOS.
Ensure the required PPE used by all employees.
7. Avoid such activities during heavy
wind and other natural unfavored working conditions.
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