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	* Personal protective equipment PPE.		* Personal protective equipment PPE.
	* Recyclable construction materials.		* Recyclable construction materials.
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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Health and safety is extremely important at all times. ~~With many~~ businesses ~~looking~~ to improve on their health and safety skills and [https://www.watsonandwatsonsafety.co.uk/consultancy/coronavirus-covid-19-support-service/ risk assessments] ~~during the outbreak of Covid-19~~, it's vital for construction industry professionals to review methods for maintaining safety in demolition.	+	Health and safety is extremely important at all times. When businesses look to improve on their health and safety skills and [https://www.watsonandwatsonsafety.co.uk/consultancy/coronavirus-covid-19-support-service/ risk assessments], it's vital for construction industry professionals to review methods for maintaining safety in demolition.

	= Training =		= Training =
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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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		+	* Asbestos.
		+	* BREEAM Construction waste management.
		+	* Construction dust.
		+	* Deleterious materials.
		+	* Demolition.
		+	* Explosives.
		+	* Filtering facepieces.
		+	* Health and Safety.
		+	* Personal protective equipment PPE.
		+	* Recyclable construction materials.
		+	* Site clearance.
		+	* Site waste management plan.

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−	Health and safety has never been more important and with many businesses looking to improve on their health and safety skills and [https://www.watsonandwatsonsafety.co.uk/consultancy/coronavirus-covid-19-support-service/ risk assessments] due to the current outbreak of Covid-19, we wanted to share our tips, especially in the construction industry and how safety can be achieved in demolition.	+	= Introduction =

−	~~== Workers should receive quality~~ [https://www.watsonandwatsonsafety.co.uk/~~health~~-~~and~~-~~safety~~-~~training~~/ ~~health and safety training~~] ==	+	Health and safety is extremely important at all times. With many businesses looking to improve on their health and safety skills and [https://www.watsonandwatsonsafety.co.uk/consultancy/coronavirus-covid-19-support-service/ risk assessments] during the outbreak of Covid-19, it's vital for construction industry professionals to review methods for maintaining safety in demolition.

−	This is true for most industries, not just in construction but it’s an important factor in many environments and should be vital for any individual using heavy machinery, equipment or even leading a team.	+	= Training =

−	~~When it comes to demolition,~~ training ~~is key~~. ~~Anyone handling explosive~~ and ~~dangerous materials~~ should ~~know exactly what they are doing and~~ be ~~able to assess outcomes and potential hazards before going away with the demolition~~.	+	Construction workers should receive quality health and safety training. This is true for most industries, but it’s an important factor in many environments and should be vital for any individual using heavy machinery, equipment or even leading a team.

−	Having adequate training in this area will help to prevent serious accidents, which could be fatal especially if they are dealing with explosives.	+	When it comes to demolition, training is key. Anyone handling explosive and dangerous materials should know exactly what they are doing and be able to assess outcomes and potential hazards before going away with the demolition. Having adequate training in this area will help to prevent serious accidents, which could be fatal - especially if they are dealing with explosives.

	The types of training individuals would receive for these types of jobs and environments are usually covered when receiving qualifications such as: [https://www.watsonandwatsonsafety.co.uk/health-and-safety-training/iosh/ IOSH], [https://www.watsonandwatsonsafety.co.uk/health-and-safety-training/citb/ CITB], [https://www.watsonandwatsonsafety.co.uk/health-and-safety-training/working-at-height/ Working at Height], [https://www.watsonandwatsonsafety.co.uk/health-and-safety-training/principles-of-assessing-risk/ Risk Assessing] as well as many others.		The types of training individuals would receive for these types of jobs and environments are usually covered when receiving qualifications such as: [https://www.watsonandwatsonsafety.co.uk/health-and-safety-training/iosh/ IOSH], [https://www.watsonandwatsonsafety.co.uk/health-and-safety-training/citb/ CITB], [https://www.watsonandwatsonsafety.co.uk/health-and-safety-training/working-at-height/ Working at Height], [https://www.watsonandwatsonsafety.co.uk/health-and-safety-training/principles-of-assessing-risk/ Risk Assessing] as well as many others.

−	== Wearing PPE is not an option ==	+	= Wearing PPE is not an option =

−	~~You~~ wouldn’t walk into a room full of dust and sand without the right equipment, so employees ~~shouldn’t~~ work in similar conditions without the right safety equipment. Even the 5-part PPE is standard for these types of situations and environments, which includes: Hard hat, high visibility vest, gloves, safety goggles and steel toe cap boots.	+	While most workers wouldn’t walk into a room full of dust and sand without the right equipment, neither should employees who work in similar conditions without the right safety equipment. Even the five-part PPE is standard for these types of situations and environments, which includes: Hard hat, high visibility vest, gloves, safety goggles and steel toe cap boots.

−	In some cases these items should be worn all time ~~and if you want to~~ ensure the safety every individual on site, this 5-part PPE should be at the top of list.	+	In some cases, these items should be worn all time. To ensure the safety of every individual on site, this five-part PPE should be at the top of list.

−	== Ensuring the site is clean throughout ==	+	= Ensuring the site is clean throughout =

−	Even long before the cleanup phase has begun; keeping sites clean and safe throughout the entire process should be at the forefront of everyone’s mind, workers and site managers included.	+	Even long before the cleanup phase has begun; keeping sites clean and safe throughout the entire process should be at the forefront of everyone’s mind - workers and site managers included. Having a clean site is standard amongst most health and safety regulations and should be implemented especially on demolition sites to ensure the safety of workers.

−	~~Having a clean~~ site ~~is standard amongst most health~~ and ~~safety regulations~~ and ~~should be implemented especially on demolition sites~~ to ~~ensure the safety of workers~~.	+	A safe site should ensure that every individual can access fresh drinking water and washing facilities as well as hot water and a clean and safe environment for cooking equipment. It's recommended to allocate storage space to prevent PPE from being over-worn or damaged.

−	~~A safe site should ensure that every individual can access fresh drinking water and washing facilities as well as hot water and~~ a ~~clean and safe environment for cooking equipment and even storage space to prevent PPE from being over-worn or damaged.~~	+	= Double checking during a final sweep =

−	~~== Double checking during~~ a final sweep ==	+	Before the actual demolition begins, it’s always a good idea to complete one final sweep throughout the entire building, in every room including any small storage areas, toilets, corridors and hallways. This will ensure that no one is left in the building and that every room is completely empty, even of furniture and other items.

−	Before the actual demolition begins, it’s always a good idea to complete one final sweep throughout the entire building, in every room including any small storage areas, toilets, corridors and hallways. This will ensure that there is nobody left in the building and that every room is completely empty, even of furniture and items.	+	Even during the demolition process, there should be an adequate number of workers securing the surrounding area. Their priority should be to make sure no one gets too close to the site once it starts being demolished, as this is a huge risk to health and safety.
−		+
−	Even during the demolition process, there should be an adequate ~~amount~~ of workers securing the surrounding area to make sure no one gets too close to the site once it starts being demolished as this is a huge risk to health and safety.	+

	This additional gate keeping of the site should include managing pedestrians and vehicles to ensure there is sufficient access for vehicles and walkways that do not interfere with the site. Keeping a one-way flow of traffic will prevent the need for any reversing of vehicles, which could cause problems if there isn’t a clear enough view for drivers to do so.		This additional gate keeping of the site should include managing pedestrians and vehicles to ensure there is sufficient access for vehicles and walkways that do not interfere with the site. Keeping a one-way flow of traffic will prevent the need for any reversing of vehicles, which could cause problems if there isn’t a clear enough view for drivers to do so.

−	== ~~Cleaning~~ the ~~site~~ is ~~vital~~ to ~~keep standards high ==~~	+	= Post-demolition action items =
		+
		+	Once the demolition is complete, the next stage should be a cleanup phase, for many reasons. After a building has been demolished, there is an incredible amount of debris; workers will need to cleanup and dispose of this debris properly – step two should not be skipped for this!

−	~~Once~~ the ~~demolition~~ is ~~complete~~, the ~~next stage~~ should be ~~a clean-up phase, for many reasons~~. ~~I don’t need to tell you this~~, ~~but after a building has been demolished there is an incredible amount of debris and workers will need to cleanup and dispose of properly – step two~~ should not ~~be skipped for this!~~	+	Wearing PPE during the cleanup stage is absolutely vital! With debris comes plenty of dust, sand and the potential for asbestos – which should actually be removed before the site is even demolished. In some cases, the demolition should not go ahead until all asbestos is removed.

−	Wearing PPE during the cleanup stage is absolutely vital! With debris, comes plenty of dust, sand and the potential for asbestos – which should actually be removed before the site is even demolished and in some cases, the demolition should not go ahead until all asbestos is removed.	+	--[[User:WatsonandWatson\|WatsonandWatson]]

−	~~--[[User:WatsonandWatson\|WatsonandWatson]] 12:37, 20 May 2020 (BST)~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

−	[[Category:Construction_management]] [[Category:Construction_techniques]]	+	[[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Construction_management]] [[Category:Construction_techniques]]

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Health and safety has never been more important and with many businesses looking to improve on their health and safety skills and [https://www.watsonandwatsonsafety.co.uk/consultancy/coronavirus-covid-19-support-service/ risk assessments] due to the current outbreak of Covid-19, we wanted to share our tips, especially in the construction industry and how safety can be achieved in demolition.

== Workers should receive quality [https://www.watsonandwatsonsafety.co.uk/health-and-safety-training/ health and safety training] ==

This is true for most industries, not just in construction but it’s an important factor in many environments and should be vital for any individual using heavy machinery, equipment or even leading a team.

When it comes to demolition, training is key. Anyone handling explosive and dangerous materials should know exactly what they are doing and be able to assess outcomes and potential hazards before going away with the demolition.

Having adequate training in this area will help to prevent serious accidents, which could be fatal especially if they are dealing with explosives.

The types of training individuals would receive for these types of jobs and environments are usually covered when receiving qualifications such as: [https://www.watsonandwatsonsafety.co.uk/health-and-safety-training/iosh/ IOSH], [https://www.watsonandwatsonsafety.co.uk/health-and-safety-training/citb/ CITB], [https://www.watsonandwatsonsafety.co.uk/health-and-safety-training/working-at-height/ Working at Height], [https://www.watsonandwatsonsafety.co.uk/health-and-safety-training/principles-of-assessing-risk/ Risk Assessing] as well as many others.

== Wearing PPE is not an option ==

You wouldn’t walk into a room full of dust and sand without the right equipment, so employees shouldn’t work in similar conditions without the right safety equipment. Even the 5-part PPE is standard for these types of situations and environments, which includes: Hard hat, high visibility vest, gloves, safety goggles and steel toe cap boots.

In some cases these items should be worn all time and if you want to ensure the safety every individual on site, this 5-part PPE should be at the top of list.

== Ensuring the site is clean throughout ==

Even long before the cleanup phase has begun; keeping sites clean and safe throughout the entire process should be at the forefront of everyone’s mind, workers and site managers included.

Having a clean site is standard amongst most health and safety regulations and should be implemented especially on demolition sites to ensure the safety of workers.

A safe site should ensure that every individual can access fresh drinking water and washing facilities as well as hot water and a clean and safe environment for cooking equipment and even storage space to prevent PPE from being over-worn or damaged.

== Double checking during a final sweep ==

Before the actual demolition begins, it’s always a good idea to complete one final sweep throughout the entire building, in every room including any small storage areas, toilets, corridors and hallways. This will ensure that there is nobody left in the building and that every room is completely empty, even of furniture and items.

Even during the demolition process, there should be an adequate amount of workers securing the surrounding area to make sure no one gets too close to the site once it starts being demolished as this is a huge risk to health and safety.

This additional gate keeping of the site should include managing pedestrians and vehicles to ensure there is sufficient access for vehicles and walkways that do not interfere with the site. Keeping a one-way flow of traffic will prevent the need for any reversing of vehicles, which could cause problems if there isn’t a clear enough view for drivers to do so.

== Cleaning the site is vital to keep standards high ==

Once the demolition is complete, the next stage should be a clean-up phase, for many reasons. I don’t need to tell you this, but after a building has been demolished there is an incredible amount of debris and workers will need to cleanup and dispose of properly – step two should not be skipped for this!

Wearing PPE during the cleanup stage is absolutely vital! With debris, comes plenty of dust, sand and the potential for asbestos – which should actually be removed before the site is even demolished and in some cases, the demolition should not go ahead until all asbestos is removed.

--[[User:WatsonandWatson|WatsonandWatson]] 12:37, 20 May 2020 (BST)

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Health and safety is extremely important at all times. ~~When businesses look to improve on their health and safety skills and [https://www.watsonandwatsonsafety.co.uk/consultancy/coronavirus-covid-19-support-service/ risk assessments], it's~~ vital for construction industry professionals to review methods for maintaining safety in demolition.	+	Health and safety is extremely important at all times. It is vital for construction industry professionals to review methods for maintaining safety in demolition.

	= Training =		= Training =

−	Construction workers should receive quality health and safety training. This is true for most industries, but it’s an important factor in many environments and should be vital for any individual using heavy machinery, equipment or ~~even~~ leading a team.	+	Construction workers should receive quality health and safety training. This is true for most industries, but it’s an important factor in many environments and should be vital for any individual using heavy machinery, equipment or leading a team.

−	When it comes to demolition, training is key. Anyone handling explosive and dangerous materials should know exactly what they are doing and be able to assess outcomes and potential hazards before ~~going away with~~ the demolition. Having adequate training in this area will help to prevent serious accidents, which could be fatal - ~~especially~~ if they are dealing with explosives.	+	When it comes to demolition, training is key. Anyone handling explosive and dangerous materials should know exactly what they are doing and be able to assess outcomes and potential hazards before the demolition. Having adequate training in this area will help to prevent serious accidents, which could be fatal - in particular if they are dealing with explosives.

−	The types of training individuals ~~would~~ receive for these types of jobs and environments are usually covered when receiving qualifications such as: ~~[https://www.watsonandwatsonsafety.co.uk/health-and-safety-training/iosh/~~ IOSH], ~~[https://www.watsonandwatsonsafety.co.uk/health-and-safety-training/citb/~~ CITB], ~~[https://www.watsonandwatsonsafety.co.uk/health-and-safety-training/working-at-height/~~ Working at Height], ~~[https://www.watsonandwatsonsafety.co.uk/health-and-safety-training/principles-of-assessing-risk/~~ Risk Assessing~~] as well as~~ many others.	+	The types of training individuals can receive for these types of jobs and environments are usually covered when receiving qualifications such as: IOSH, CITB, Working at Height, Risk Assessing and many others.

	= Wearing PPE is not an option =		= Wearing PPE is not an option =

−	~~While most~~ workers ~~wouldn’t~~ walk into a room full of dust and sand without the right ~~equipment, neither should employees who work in similar conditions without the right safety~~ equipment. ~~Even the five~~-part PPE is standard for these types of situations and environments, which includes: Hard hat, high visibility vest, gloves, safety goggles and steel toe cap boots.	+	Most workers would not walk into a room full of dust and sand without the right equipment. Five-part PPE is standard for these types of situations and environments, which includes: Hard hat, high visibility vest, gloves, safety goggles and steel toe cap boots. In some cases, these items should be worn all time.
−		+
−	In some cases, these items should be worn all time~~. To ensure the safety of every individual on site, this five-part PPE should be at the top of list~~.	+

	= Ensuring the site is clean throughout =		= Ensuring the site is clean throughout =

−	~~Even long before the cleanup phase has begun; keeping~~ sites clean and safe throughout the entire process should be at the forefront of everyone’s mind - workers and site managers included. Having a clean site is standard amongst most health and safety regulations and should be implemented especially on demolition sites to ensure the safety of workers.	+	Keeping sites clean and safe throughout the entire process should be at the forefront of everyone’s mind - workers and site managers included. Having a clean site is standard amongst most health and safety regulations and should be implemented especially on demolition sites to ensure the safety of workers.

	A safe site should ensure that every individual can access fresh drinking water and washing facilities as well as hot water and a clean and safe environment for cooking equipment. It's recommended to allocate storage space to prevent PPE from being over-worn or damaged.		A safe site should ensure that every individual can access fresh drinking water and washing facilities as well as hot water and a clean and safe environment for cooking equipment. It's recommended to allocate storage space to prevent PPE from being over-worn or damaged.
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	= Double checking during a final sweep =		= Double checking during a final sweep =

−	Before the actual demolition begins, ~~it’s always~~ a good idea to complete one final sweep throughout the entire building, in every room including any small storage areas, toilets, corridors and hallways. This will ensure that no one is left in the building and that every room is completely empty, even of furniture and other items.	+	Before the actual demolition begins, it is a good idea to complete one final sweep throughout the entire building, in every room including any small storage areas, toilets, corridors and hallways. This will ensure that no one is left in the building and that every room is completely empty, even of furniture and other items.

−	~~Even during~~ the demolition process, there should be an adequate number of workers securing the surrounding area. Their priority should be to make sure no one gets too close to the site once it starts being demolished, as this is a huge risk to health and safety.	+	During the demolition process, there should be an adequate number of workers securing the surrounding area. Their priority should be to make sure no one gets too close to the site once it starts being demolished, as this is a huge risk to health and safety.

	This additional gate keeping of the site should include managing pedestrians and vehicles to ensure there is sufficient access for vehicles and walkways that do not interfere with the site. Keeping a one-way flow of traffic will prevent the need for any reversing of vehicles, which could cause problems if there isn’t a clear enough view for drivers to do so.		This additional gate keeping of the site should include managing pedestrians and vehicles to ensure there is sufficient access for vehicles and walkways that do not interfere with the site. Keeping a one-way flow of traffic will prevent the need for any reversing of vehicles, which could cause problems if there isn’t a clear enough view for drivers to do so.
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	= Post-demolition action items =		= Post-demolition action items =

−	~~Once the demolition is complete, the next stage should be a cleanup phase, for many reasons.~~ After a building has been demolished, there is an incredible amount of debris; workers will need to cleanup and dispose of this debris properly ~~– step two should not be skipped for this!~~	+	After a building has been demolished, there is an incredible amount of debris; workers will need to cleanup and dispose of this debris properly. Wearing PPE during the cleanup stage is absolutely vital. With debris comes plenty of dust, sand and the potential for asbestos (although this should be removed before the site is demolished).
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−	Wearing PPE during the cleanup stage is absolutely vital! With debris comes plenty of dust, sand and the potential for asbestos ~~– which~~ should ~~actually~~ be removed before the site is ~~even~~ demolished~~. In some cases, the demolition should not go ahead until all asbestos is removed~~.	+

	--[[User:WatsonandWatson\|WatsonandWatson]]		--[[User:WatsonandWatson\|WatsonandWatson]]