Unsecured Hazards in the Work Area
During demolition, unsecured objects like glass and structural members may fall while workers are under them.
Glass and structural members may fall on workers.
Key hazard control strategies for the hazards associated with unsecured objects that may fall in the work area during demolition include:
- Use debris netting, sidewalk sheds, canopies, or catch platforms to reduce hazards from falling objects.
- Make sure employee entrances to multistory structures are completely protected by sidewalk sheds or canopies, or both, providing protection from the face of the building for a minimum of 8 feet.
- Canopies should be at least 2 feet wider than the building entrances or openings capable of sustaining a load of 150 pounds per square foot.
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3-5. What measures are most effective in controlling the hazards of unsecured objects that may fall during demolition?
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