2. The CDM Regs 1994 apply to all
demolition & dismantlement work
3. Falling from height
Falls through openings & fragile materials
Uncontrolled/premature collapse
Noise
Flying debris
HAVS from tools
Whole body vibration from vehicles
4. Cause nearby structures to collapse
Live services – gas, electric, water
Fire
Broken glass from windows
Unguarded machinery
Floods
Electric shock
Manual Handling
5. Dust
Asbestos
Silica
Residual contamination from previous use?
E.g. hospitals, industrial processes
6. Risk Assessment
Competent, trained staff
Safe system of work (derived from RA)
PPE – helmets, boots, dust masks etc.
Safe demolition requires planning
Keep people as far away as possible
Use of method statements
7. Supervision by competent person
Where possible, demolish in reverse order of
construction
Use CDM H&S file if available?
Protect machine cabs to guard against falling
objects
Temporary props may be required to support
unstable structures
8. Remove debris as it builds up to prevent
floors/walls collapsing
Disconnect live services (although water may
be required in event of a fire)
Remove hazardous materials
Provide site hoardings where necessary (about
2.5m high)
Do not allow materials to fall into area where
people are
9. Fans or covered walkways may be needed to
catch falling objects
Erect warning notices around hoardings
Remove window panes before demolition
Erect warning notices on doors, especially
where floors have been removed
10. Damp area down with water
Dog-leg rubbish chutes, or barrier off skip
area
Provide safe access & egress (especially
where there are no floors)
High standard of housekeeping
Secure ladders
Use safety harnesses where necessary
Create a buffer zone around the demolition
area
