How Do We Plan for a Safe Demolition and Excavation on an Industrial Site – read here!
Demolition site safety is a concern for any party working in construction. Hazards are common and demolition has its own unique cluster of issues that need to be addressed prior to getting started.
To combat safety hazards on-site, Toronto demolition and excavation companies must always follow best practices and comply with the provincial regulations. Identifying and mitigating hazards could save a life. One doesn’t need to sacrifice efficiency to get it done. Thankfully, an experienced team of demolition workers won’t need this explained to them. Accurate, well-developed planning, using the right protective equipment, and ensuring workers are fully safety-trained are all important.
Every demolition is going to be a little different, depending on the structure and the nature of what’s requested. New risks can also present when there are changes to a building’s design somewhere along the construction process, alterations or adaptations to the original design, unknown weaknesses in the construction materials, or the discovery of materials like asbestos, lead, silica, beryllium, other chemicals, or heavy metals which require special handling.
For this reason, every member of our demolition team is fully instructed on demolition safety hazards and how to handle them. Safety precautions aren’t just something for management to follow. All stakeholders must actively participate in identifying potential issues. In demolition, engineering surveys are used to ensure there is no risk of building collapse and to evaluate the condition of materials. Utilities are located and secured prior to any igging, first aid supplies are held on site in case of emergency medical services, and there are always fire prevention plans.
Every demolition worker is also equipped with the necessary safety equipment to ensure that, in the event of any safety incident, they are protected. Personal protective equipment (PPE) may include protection for the face, eyes, feet, and head; hearing protection; respiratory protection; and a personal fall arrest system (PFAS). Depending on if there are any welding or cutting operations happening, other protective clothing may be provided. Each piece of protective wear’s inspected to ensure it properly fits and the wearer knows how to use it.
We’ve had years of experience working on Toronto demolition projects and safety’s always prioritized on every site. There’s too much at risk to not continually prioritize a safe construction area. The safety of our workers and the efficiency of the projects we work on rely on it. Best practices and regulations, in our experience, enhance the effectiveness of operations.
The responsibilities of any demolition company is to mitigate risk and prevent hazards. Through pursuing a safety-first agenda, one significantly lowers the risk of injuries and employees are protected.
For your next construction project, if you’re in need of demolition or excavation services in the GTA, choose to partner with a company that values safety efficiencies on-site. Core Mini Bins is experienced in all types of demolitions, small and large. We’ve participated in hundreds of demolitions over the years from Mississauga to Scarborough and beyond. For a safe demolition from an expert team, please contact one of our representatives today. We’d be happy to evaluate the requirements of your project and to assist any way we can.
