DEMOLITION WORK CHECKLIST

Project: RENOVATIONS AND RECONFIGURATION TO THE EXOISTNG

STAFF/STUDENT ACCOMMODATION AT FRONTIER HOSPITAL

Date: ______________________________

Question Explanation Comment

1. Has the If the building or plant contains asbestos,
building been get an approved asbestos removal
checked for contractor to remove and properly dispose
asbestos? of all asbestos-containing material. Where
possible, have all asbestos removal work
completed before the rest of the
demolition.

2. Have all Make sure you have located all electric

services been power lines and cables, gas lines,
identified? telecommunication lines and water and
sewerage lines. Look for septic tanks and
underground storage tanks and check their
condition. Don’t simply rely on the original
site plans and drawings. Get expert help
from the supply and distribution authorities.

3. Has gas and Confirm that power and gas has been
power been properly disconnected by the distribution
disconnected authorities. After this, test outlets to double
? check that all power and gas has been
stopped. Safely flush gas out of connected
lines and storages.

4. Are fire Keep existing lines and hoses in place for

services as long as possible. Provide adequate
available? temporary fire services where necessary.
Get advice from your local fire brigade.

5. Has the The sequence in which a building is

demolition demolished can be critical to the safety of
sequence workers and the general public. Whenever
been you are in doubt, or whenever you are
planned? dealing with unusual structures or
strictures incorporating pre-stressed
concrete reinforced members, get expert
advice from experienced structural
engineer.

6. Are demolition Check that the compressors, jackhammers

tools and and other pneumatic tools are properly
equipment maintained and fully serviceable. Make

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 being used sure all air-hose connections are secured
safely? with safety pins to prevent dangerous
blowouts. Do not use petrol or diesel driven
compressors or equipment in cellars or any
badly ventilated areas. Check that the
concrete cutting equipment is the right sort
for the tasks. Check that oxy cutting
equipment is in good condition, properly
secured and close to fire extinguishers.
Make sure that workers are using the right
personal protective equipment for the tools
such as ear muffs, breathing masks,
protective glasses, head shields, gloves or
rawhide boilermaker’s jackets to prevent
burns.

7. Are workers Properly cover or securely barricade all

protected floor or roof penetrations, lift shaft
from falls? entrances and doorways where staircases
are to be removed. Provide properly
constructed heavy duty scaffolds. Never
allow demolition workers to work at
unprotected heights. Where safety
harnesses are necessary, make sure they
are serviceable, properly worn and
securely fixed to anchorages with a safe
load capacity of at least 1.5 ton. Make sure
inertia reel lines cannot be severed on
sharp edges.

8. Is the public Buildings adjacent or close to public space

properly should have a full-height heavy duty
protected? perimeter scaffold to safely contain any
debris. It may need to be sheeted in chain
mesh, or shade cloth or both. Never use
hessian because it easily catches a fire.
Where demolition work is being carried out
from the scaffold, fix ply sheets from the
working platform to the guardrail. Laying
old carpet over the platforms and
guardrails will help to contain debris on the
platform. Where necessary provide
properly designed and constructed
overhead protective gantries or covered
ways over footpaths and laneways. Make
sure you comply with all the requirements
of the local municipal Council.

9. Are Get a structural engineer to determine the

suspended loading capacity of floors before placing
floors safe for earthmoving equipment, heavy plant or
the loads building rubble on them. Floor capacity
may need to be increased by back-

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 propping the floors with shoring frames or
rigidly connected systems of adjustable
building props. Regularly monitor floor
loads and rubble build-up to safeguard
from overloading.

Name of appointed Signature: Date:

person