Demolition Awareness

WEL COME to EMARAT ‫آمدید‬ ‫ خوش‬स्वागतम

Name of facilitator:
Syed Neyaz Ahmad
Safety Officer (EMARAT)
Email. syedneyazahmad@yahoo.com
References:
www.google.com
www.wikipedia.com
 Method of Demolition
There are two types of demolition
1. Non explosive demolition

• It means the demolition of a structure done with some

equipment without the use of any explosive.
• Piecemeal टुकड़े टुकड़े

by use of hammer

2. Explosive demolition , Not Applicable

 Definition
“Demolition means destruction, tearing down, breakup,
removal of whole or a part of any structure with the help of
some equipments or other method in a controlled manner
with a legal procedure and consent of the local authority.”

Demolition is the process of tearing down or falling down of a

building after its life period with the help of some equipments or
any other method.
 AIM AND OBJECTIVE
AIM:-
Suggesting an ideal demolition technique that can be adopted in
the given condition, considering the demolition factors affecting it.

OBJECTIVES:-
To compare different demolition techniques.
To get the knowledge of their impacts on environment.
To study the preplanning for the control execution of demolition
work.
To find major factors affecting the controlled demolition.
 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Air pollution
Water pollution
Noise
Vibration
Occupational health
 Hazards during demolition
1. Falls,
2. Being struck by falling or collapsing structures
3. Or buried in falling material
4. Or by the unintentional collapse of the structure,
5. Noise,
6. Vibration,
7. And dust.
8. In addition workers may be exposed to
hazardous chemical and biological agents.
1. Exposure to hazardous air
2. May present any poisonous insects
 Safety Measures
Removal of hazardous materials:
❑If hazardous materials, such as asbestos containing materials,
petroleum contamination and radioactive contamination,
exist in the building, further investigation and removal of such
hazardous material or contamination by specialist shall be
referenced.
❑In the case when asbestos containing material are discovered,

❑specialist contractor shall be employed to remove such asbestos

containing material.
 Safety Measures
•Training and Communication
•Equipment Maintenance

•Electrical Safety

•Fire

•Occupational Health

•Emergency Exit Requirements

in Demolition Sites
•Vibration

•Environmental Precautions
•Fencing of demolition site
•Material Handling and Recycling.
 ⚫10 Tips for Staying Safe on a Demolition Site

1. Be Asbestos Aware. ...

2. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Must Be Worn. ...
3. Prevent Accidents with Training, Qualification and
Experience. ...
4. Monitor Noise, Vibration and Dust. ...
5. A Clean Site is a Safe Site. ...
6. Manage Traffic Movement. ...
7. Risk Assessment and Method Statements are Essential.
8. Be Aware of Proximity to Plant.
 Conclusion
Type of demolition method depends upon
various factors such as site condition, type of
structures, age of building, height of building
and economy.
Anyway controlled
demolition of building is
necessary to ensure safety.
 During and after works
• Never store anything after demolition or excavation
• Hard barrier system
• PTW/ MSRA
• TOOL BOX TALK
• Housekeeping the area
• Cover all equipments beside of demolition
• Close the permit after work
• Competent staff
Thank you