BCGBC4010A Apply structural principles to residential low-rise constructions

Structural principles - Demolition

Topic activity
Question 1 of 2
Which of the following items must be checked daily?
A.	All openings and elevated free edges are properly guarded.
B.	You are at the correct address.
C.	Temporary hoardings, bracing, shoring and propping is tight and secure and in place as required to protect both workers and public.
D.	All potential fire and safety hazards are eliminated and disconnected services are secured.
E.	Emergency access routes are clear of debris.
F.	Signs and balloons are in place for the garage sale.
G.	Footpaths and public access are clear of demolished materials.
H.	Tell the demolisher to take a long lunch break as you don't need supervision.
The correct answers are A, C, D, E, and G.

Question 2 of 2
Which of these items must be checked daily?
A.	The neighbours have been notified not to hang out their washing.
B.	All boundaries are secured against unlawful entry.
C.	No structure or part of a structure is left in such a condition that it may become dangerous, such as collapse due to wind or vibration.
D.	All hazardous materials are removed or covered as required by OHS legislation.
E.	Demolished materials have not been left on any floor or structure if their weight exceeds the safe carrying capacity of the floor or structure.
F.	Any hazards are properly lit, guarded and marked.
G.	Asbestos is left on the nature strip for the garbage pickup.
H.	Partly demolished elements are stabilised and loose materials are secured against bad weather.

The correct answers are B, C, D, E, F and H. 
The checklist items may vary in different situations depending on the nature of the demolition but this list may be useful as a guide.
You can download a complete demolition daily checklist to print and keep for future reference.

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