RISK ASSESSMENT FOR DEMOLITION WORKS DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE

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RISK ASSESSMENT FOR DEMOLITION WORKS DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE


This health and safety document "Risk Assessment for Demolition Works During The Construction Phase" is essential for those health and safety professionals, engineers, managers, and supervisors working in the civil and construction infrastructure. To get more construction and civil safety-related documents, visit my site at QHSE Documents and enjoy accessible and editable files and documents.

Activity

Demolition works during the construction phase 

Sub - Activities

  1. Mobilization of Machinery
  2. Mechanical demolition of concrete structure
  3. Mechanical demolition of MS structure / Labour colony
  4. Cutting of MS structure by the gas cutting set
  5. Shifting of demolition material from work location to define debris/scrap Yard

Hazard / Potential Hazard Identified

  1. The toppling of machinery while unloading 
  2. Caught in between, Stuck by vehicles to any property/human
  3. Exposure to high noise
  4. Exposure to flying sharp particles, broken drill bit/ chisel.
  5. Exposure to vibration
  6. Scaffolding collapse while working at a height
  7. Exposure of dust
  8. Exposure to Current leakage through the naked wire, cable joints
  9. Collision/ Toppling Hazard
  10. Slip/Trip Hazard
  11. Explosion & Fire Hazard
  12. Caught in between/Struck by

Probable Consequences 

  1. Fracture injury 
  2. Fatality
  3. Inconvenience/hearing loss
  4. Fatigue, body aches
  5. Cut injury
  6. Inconvenience
  7. Electrical Shock/Temporary disability
  8. Body Injury, Property damage, Fatality

Causes - Technical/ Human/ Behavioral

  1. Uneven loading surface                                 
  2. Untrained operator                       
  3. Overconfidence
  4. Untrained operator
  5. Poor illumination
  6. Unfit machinery
  7. Inherent noise level. In case of excessive noise level then it is a maintenance issue
  8. Safety Goggle, Gum Boot, Hand Gloves, not worn. Inherent vibration generation. 
  9. Electrical cables laying on ground & wet area. 
  10. Using a standard switchboard for connection. 
  11. Unsafe scaffolding - not designed/work platform
  12. Unsafe access
  13. Poor housekeeping
  14. Inherent to the activity
  15. Dust mask not worn.
  16. Not using standard switchboard for connection 
  17. Connection by an unauthorized person        
  18. Exceed vehicle speed
  19. Unsafe access, Unauthorized entry
  20. Combustible material
  21. Uncertified gas-cutting set
  22. Undefined access   
  23. Unauthorized Driver/operator                   
  24. Overload

Existing Control Status (As Per Hierarchy)

Preventative Incident Control

  1. Plain surface for work area
  2. Deployment of a trained person                             
  3. The unloading area should barricade 
  4. Provision of signalman                                  
  5. Use of wheel stoppers in the vehicle                        
  6. Training for deployed workmen                                   
  7. Use of Required PPE as per the requirement of work
  8. Inspection of Vehicle 
  9. Inspection of vehicle Legal documents as per [State's Roads/Transports requirements
  10. Verification of driver's licenses
  11. Provision of illumination if night work
  12. Inspection of valid [State's Roads/Transports requirements
  13. All lifting tools & tackles with valid 3rd party inspection
  14. Use of Required PPEs as per the requirement of work
  15. Inspection of machinery 
  16. Inspection of Maintenance records                     
  17. Use of Required PPE as per the requirement of work 
  18. Use of Earmuff mandatory, safety shoes)
  19. Preventive maintenance, inspect tools before use
  20. Wearing Gum boots, safety goggles, and Hand Gloves
  21. Inspection and preventative maintenance of machinery
  22. The trained person on the job
  23. Work permit 
  24. Connection is taken through 30 mA ELCB from a standard electrical panel  
  25. Adequate supervision to pre-check electrical connections
  26. Provision of STD, electrical panel board, and Work Permit
  27. Deployment of Trained & authorized operators 
  28. Work area barricading to avoid unauthorized entry 
  29. Harness
  30. Scaffolding checklist followed, follow tag system
  31. Scaffolding is used as per your state/country's standards
  32. Ensure access is provided  
  33. Housekeeping should be maintained regularly 
  34. Use of Required PPE as per the requirement of work 
  35. Emergency Plan-First aid kit, First Aider, Tie up with the hospital, Emergency vehicle
  36. Use of dust mask
  37. Use of earplugs/safety goggles
  38. Ensure all electrical cables are taken from overhead
  39. Connection is taken through 30 mA ELCB from a standard electrical panel
  40. Adequate supervision to pre-check electrical connections
  41. Provision of STD, electrical panel board
  42. Access to work area defined & marked.
  43. Deployment of Trained & authorized operator/driver
  44. Work area barricading to avoid unauthorized entry
  45. Load balance accordingly to the load
  46. Visual inspection of lifting tools & tackles every time lifting
  47. Regular inspection of lifting tools & tackles for every load
  48. Demolition area barricading
  49. Use of the pad in between load & Sling (wire rope/web)
  50. Regular housekeeping
  51. Display of signages
  52. Use of Required PPEs as per the requirement of work
  53. Safe access to work area defined & marked
  54. Safe work platform
  55. Regular inspection of lifting tools & tackles for every load
  56. Demolition area barricading
  57. Deployment of trained workforce
  58. Use of the pad in between load & Sling (wire rope/web)
  59. Sufficient illumination
  60. The work area should be free from combustible material
  61. Use of certified gas hose pipe, the regulator as well as a flashback arrestor 
  62. Use of gas cylinder trolley with cylinder tie-in arrangement
  63. Use of gas cylinder cap
  64. Deployment of trained workmen/operators for work
  65. Use of Required PPE as per the requirement of work
  66. Inspection of equipment as per our checklist
  67. Deployment of the signalman
  68. Use of wheel stopper
  69. Define access for the movement of the vehicle
  70. Filling the material to vehicle capacity
  71. Use of Required PPE as per the requirement of work

Consequences Control

  • First aid Kit & certified first aider availability
  • Availability of stretcher                  
  • Tie-up with hospital & ambulance

Administrative control

  1. Cordoned off the area to restrict any entry
  2. OCP for Excavation and Demolition to be followed
  3. [your Country/state’s Requirements, Standards, and Legal References 
  4. Give short break
  5. First aid Kit & certified first aider availability
  6. Fire bucket as well as fire extinguisher availability

Actions as Per the Hierarchy of Control (Refer Guide Work)

Engineering Control: 
  • Availability of logistics plan
  • Certified equipment

Administrative control:  

  • Vigilant supervision
  • Job-specific training
  • Training in equipment operations
  • OCP for Excavation and Demolition to be followed. [your Country/state’s Requirements, Standards, and Legal References


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