Demolition Flashcards
True or false:
Anyone can attempt demolition
False.
This is a specialist area that requires experience and training to perform safely
True or false:
Risk is increased due to openings in structures and falling debris.
(in demolition)
True.
There are many factors which make demolition particularly dangerous.
Which regulations apply to all demolition work?
Construction Design Management (1994) regulations
During demolition work
What two factors require HSE to be notified?
- If it will last longer than 30 days
- The total amount of man hours will be over 500
True or false:
The clients have a legal obligation to hire competant and appropriately resourced contractors/ duty holders.
True
During demolition
Name two instances where a structural engineer must be used
Four possible answers
- Designing a facade retention scheme
- Any doubts about the building’s stability
- Any doubts about the methodology
- Any doubts about the maximum load of the building
True or false:
It is good practice to hire a structural engineer at the end of demolition.
False.
It is good practice to hire a structural engineer at the start of demolition.
During demolition
Name two things the principle contractor/ demolition contractor must do
Four possible answers
- Co-ordinate and manage H&S issues during demolition
- Establish credibility through extensive interviews
- Provide names and details of previous work
- Provide details, challenges and references of previous work
During demolition
Name two things the principle contractor/ demolition contractor must do
Four possible answers
- Co-ordinate and manage H&S issues during demolition
- Establish credibility through extensive interviews
- Provide names and details of previous work
- Provide details, challenges and references of previous work
During demolition
Name two things a client should determine before hiring a demolition contractor
Six possible answers
- If the contractor employs a safety advisor and their experience
- How often this safety advisor will visit the site
- If they will provide H&S reports to monitor staff health
- Safety stats for the contractor
- If the contractors have been issued any notices (improvement or prohibition).
- How subcontractors will be selected and managed
During demolition
Name two things a client should determine before hiring a demolition contractor
Six possible answers
- If the contractor employs a safety advisor and their experience
- How often this safety advisor will visit the site
- If they will provide H&S reports to monitor staff health
- Safety stats for the contractor
- If the contractors have been issued any notices (improvement or prohibition).
- How subcontractors will be selected and managed
During demolition
Name two things a client should determine before hiring a demolition contractor
Six possible answers
- If the contractor employs a safety advisor and their experience
- How often this safety advisor will visit the site
- If they will provide H&S reports to monitor staff health
- Safety stats for the contractor
- If the contractors have been issued any notices (improvement or prohibition).
- How subcontractors will be selected and managed
Name two things that are crucial to a safe and effective demolition
Four possible answers
- Effective planning
- Effective management
- Clear and known methodology
- Safe distancing
Name two things that are crucial to a safe and effective demolition
Four possible answers
- Effective planning
- Effective management
- Clear and known methodology
- Safe distancing
True or false:
During demolition, supervisors don’t need to be aware of the methodology or sequence.
False.
It is extremely important that supervisors know both of these things, and provide instruction or guidance when needed.
