Processes To Make Sure Structures Are Safe During Demolition and Dismantling
We often look at a building and it becomes part of the skyline and landscape.
This can be in the form of an office skyscraper, office complex or even a cathedral or older building.
Due to weathering and general use these buildings can sometimes need slight alterations such as a window replacing or tiles replaced.
There are safety measures that are needed here such as boundaries set around the building to prevent and falling accidents.
In some cases these buildings might need windows and brickwork replaced and this can take more time as the builder will need to make sure the brickwork is in the same layout and design as was previously there.
Structures are often is populated areas and the general public can be at risk from falling object and debris.
Before any work is started, commercial clients are required by law to provide contractors with the relevant information about a buildings structure and this will include stability and structural information.
The first element of work is to carry out an initial assessment and the following areas are covered: The age of the structure, Previous use of the building, What the construction type is; and Any other structures or buildings that are nearby.
Any collapses can be fatal and therefore need to controlled and measures but in place to avoid any structure, or part of the structure collapsing.
Only professional and experienced persons should make any decisions about alterations and to prevent any collapse with the use of temporary supports.
These supports must be suitable to carry out and hold any future loads or work carried out.
If the building is beyond alterations and demolition is required, there are additional processes that need to be observed.
These are in place to protect workers and also the general public as a demolition job can be complicated and there are a lot of safety aspects that need to be implemented first.
Exclusion zones and hard hat areas designated and clearly marked with barriers and notifications; Walkways that are covered to allow workers to move the construction site carefully; High reach machines used to prevent any workers on the structure that is due for demolition; Training and supervising site workers to make sure they are following the correct processes and working safely.
Finally, the local authority needs to be notified and consulted.
They are the enforcing body for building regulations and they must be contacted before any work is carried out.
This can be in the form of an office skyscraper, office complex or even a cathedral or older building.
Due to weathering and general use these buildings can sometimes need slight alterations such as a window replacing or tiles replaced.
There are safety measures that are needed here such as boundaries set around the building to prevent and falling accidents.
In some cases these buildings might need windows and brickwork replaced and this can take more time as the builder will need to make sure the brickwork is in the same layout and design as was previously there.
Structures are often is populated areas and the general public can be at risk from falling object and debris.
Before any work is started, commercial clients are required by law to provide contractors with the relevant information about a buildings structure and this will include stability and structural information.
The first element of work is to carry out an initial assessment and the following areas are covered: The age of the structure, Previous use of the building, What the construction type is; and Any other structures or buildings that are nearby.
Any collapses can be fatal and therefore need to controlled and measures but in place to avoid any structure, or part of the structure collapsing.
Only professional and experienced persons should make any decisions about alterations and to prevent any collapse with the use of temporary supports.
These supports must be suitable to carry out and hold any future loads or work carried out.
If the building is beyond alterations and demolition is required, there are additional processes that need to be observed.
These are in place to protect workers and also the general public as a demolition job can be complicated and there are a lot of safety aspects that need to be implemented first.
Exclusion zones and hard hat areas designated and clearly marked with barriers and notifications; Walkways that are covered to allow workers to move the construction site carefully; High reach machines used to prevent any workers on the structure that is due for demolition; Training and supervising site workers to make sure they are following the correct processes and working safely.
Finally, the local authority needs to be notified and consulted.
They are the enforcing body for building regulations and they must be contacted before any work is carried out.