What information is needed to plan a high reach demolition operation?
Depending on local jurisdictions the local building code may require a licensed structural engineers review and sign off of the work plan or methodology. This practice is to ensure a safe dismantling of the structure and prevent an uncontrolled collapse. Some companies operate with an in house engineer to review and develop the procedure, while others will retain a 3rd party to design a plan with.
This procedure is generally used for a permit to demolish and then followed by the field team executing the work, should a change be required as the work progresses the engineer of record is consulted and the change in plan is signed off on by the engineer and documented on a field report.
Once having determined that the demolition jobs will be carried out using high reach equipment it is necessary to plan de operation in a very detailed way. For this planning, it is indispensable to have compiled all the required information.
How should the risk of the operation be evaluated?
A risk assessment must always be performed in order to correctly plan a high reach demolition, as it plays a fundamental role in the prevention of hazardous situations.
Risk assessment should identify the presence of any significant hazard, i.e. overhead hazards such as power lines, the presence of asbestos should be surveyed prior/removed and the proximity of other structures within the operational envelope of the machine.
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