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Demolition and Blasting Plan

Procedures:

Before the start of every demolition job, the Company shall take a number of steps to safeguard the health and safety of workers at the job site. These preparatory operations involve the overall planning of the demolition job, including the methods to be used to bring the structure down, the equipment necessary to do the job, and the measures to be taken to perform the work safely. Planning for a demolition job is as important as actually doing the work. Therefore, a competent person experienced in all phases of the demolition work to be performed shall perform all planning work.

Engineering Survey:

Prior to starting all demolition operations, OSHA Standard 1926.850(a) requires that a competent person will conduct an engineering survey of the structure. The purpose of this survey is to determine the condition of the framing, floors, and walls so that measures can be taken, if necessary, to prevent the premature collapse of any portion of the structure. When indicated as advisable, any adjacent structure(s) or improvements shall also be similarly checked. The Company will maintain a written copy of this survey. Photographing existing damage in neighboring structures will also take place by the competent person designated.

The engineering survey provides the Company with the opportunity to evaluate the job in its entirety. The Company shall plan for the wrecking of the structure, the equipment to do the work, manpower requirements, and the protection of the public. The safety of all workers on the job site will be a prime consideration. During the preparation of the engineering survey, the Company shall plan for potential hazards such as fires, cave-ins, and injuries. If the structure to be demolished has been damaged by fire, flood, explosion, or some other cause, appropriate measures, including bracing and shoring of walls and floors, shall be taken to protect workers and any adjacent structures. It shall also be determined if any type of hazardous chemicals, gases, explosives, flammable material, or similar dangerous substances have been used or stored on the site. If the nature of a substance cannot be easily determined, samples shall be taken and analyzed by a qualified person prior to demolition.

Utility Location:

One of the most important elements of the pre-job planning is the location of all utility services. All electric, gas, water, steam, sewer, and other services lines shall be shut off, capped, or otherwise controlled, at or outside the building before demolition work is started. In each case, any utility company that is involved shall be notified in advance, and its approval or services, if necessary, shall be obtained.

If it is necessary to maintain any power, water, or other utilities during demolition, such lines shall be temporarily relocated as necessary and/or protected. The location of all overhead power sources shall also be determined, as they can prove especially hazardous during any machine demolition. All workers shall be informed of the location of any existing or relocated utility service. The telephone numbers of the local police, ambulance, and fire departments shall be available at each job site. This information can prove useful to the job supervisor in the event of any traffic problems, such as the movement of equipment to or from the job site.

Medical Services and First Aid:

Prior to starting work, provisions shall be made for prompt medical attention in case of serious injury. The nearest hospital, infirmary, clinic, or physician shall be located as part of the engineering survey. The job supervisor shall be provided with instructions for the most direct route to these facilities. Proper equipment for prompt transportation of an injured worker, as well as a communication system to contact any necessary ambulance service, will be available at the job site. The telephone numbers of the hospitals, physicians, or ambulances shall be conspicuously posted.

A properly stocked first aid kit as determined by an occupational physician, will be available at the job site. The first aid kit shall contain approved supplies in a weatherproof container with individual sealed packages for each type of item. It shall also include rubber gloves to prevent the transfer of infectious diseases. Provisions shall also be made to provide for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes should any person be working around corrosive materials. Eye flushing will be done with water containing no additives. The contents of the kit shall be checked before being sent out on each job and at least weekly to ensure the expended items are replaced.