Demolition work is often a necessary part of a construction project and comes with many safety risks. As a result, demolition workers need to take precautions to stay safe to avoid injury to themselves, co-workers, and the public. In this article, we asses some of the precaution’s demolition workers should take to stay safe on the job.

Trained and Qualified

Demolition contractors should have the right experience and training before beginning any demolition project. In many cases, a demo worker who is not fully trained may cause more damage than good on a site because they do not know what they are doing. As a result, it is important to hire highly trained and qualified workers.

Properly Equipped and Site Scoped

Demolition workers should have the right equipment and personal protection equipment (PPE) to do their job. They should have the right tools, protective wear like, helmets, hardhats, boots, amongst other safety gear depending on the job in hand. Without the right PPE, demolition workers will not be prepared for the job. All demolition sites should be fully assessed before demolition work begins. Site and project managers will have already walked and the site well ahead of the work taking place. In doing so, all workers will know exactly what needs to be done and the best way to handle every part of the job.