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815 Demolition Safety
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Special Structures Demolition

Inspection and Planning

According to OSHA's Technical Manual (OTM) Section V: Chapter 1 designates certain structures may require special considerations and procedures for safe demolition.

Workers demolish 175-ft exhaust stack at the Hanford Site.

Here is a brief description of special structures that are designated for demolition as outlined in the manual:

  • chimneys
  • stacks
  • silos
  • cooling towers

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

5-1. What does OSHA's Technical Manual (OTM) Section V: Chapter 1 designate as special structures?