Demolition operations can present unique safety and health hazards. The Demolition Safety Awareness Course is designed to give Site Supervisors, Foreman, and Safety managers a detailed overview of the hazardous conditions associated with demolition and deconstruction operations. This course will help participants better understand the proper methods and sequence for carrying out safe demolition operations. Workers who perform demolition work will also benefit greatly from this course.  The class includes an explanation of the OSHA standards pertaining to demolition along with current industry best practices. At the conclusion of the course, students will have an awareness level of identifying the hazards associated with demolition and methods to control and abate the hazards.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Identifyhazards associated with demolition operations
• Recognizecommon causes and prevention of demolition accidents
• Describe applicable OSHA 1926 standards regulating demolition
• Recognize the typical means, methods, and sequence of demolition
• Recognize the health hazards related to demolition
• Recognize protocols for fire prevention and protection during demolition
• Describe the different personnel and their respective role and responsibilities on a demolition job site
• Identify safety protocols to protect the public and other structures in the area

Minimum student contact hours: 4 CEU: 0.4

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