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Demolition Safety and Health Topics
Demolition
In Focus
Demolition work involves many of the hazards associated with construction. However, demolition incurs additional hazards due to unknown factors such as: deviations from the structure's design introduced during construction, approved or unapproved modifications that altered the original design, materials hidden within structural members, and unknown strengths or weaknesses of construction materials. To counter these unknowns, all personnel involved in a demolition project must be fully aware of these types of hazards and the safety precautions to take to control the hazards.

The following questions link to information relevant to demolition.
Standards What standards apply?
OSHA | National Consensus
Hazards and Possible Solutions What are the hazards and possible solutions associated with the demolition process?
Additional Information What additional information is available?
Related Safety and Health Topics Pages | Training | Other Resources

In Focus
Hurricane Recovery

Alliances

  • Construction. OSHA's Alliance Program. This is one of OSHA's Strategic Management Plan Focus Areas.

eTools

  • ConstructionConstruction. OSHA. A Spanish version is also available. Construction can be a safe occupation when workers are aware of the hazards, and an effective Safety and Health Program is used. This eTool contains information that helps workers identify and control the hazards that cause the most serious construction-related injuries, however it does not go over any specific information regarding demolition.
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Content Reviewed 12/31/2003
 
 


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