Safety and health are important in any demolition site. Even then, demolition sites are extremely dangerous, that’s why you must take all precautions to ensure your workforce is safe. In addition to using technology, there are other considerations that you should make before workers or machines enter the demolition site. It is for this reason that proper innovative dust control measures from BossTek must be taken to provide a safe working environment.  Some of these measures include;

Safety Training

Fully trained personnel with the necessary qualifications and experience is vital if demolition activities are to be completed safely. That’s why it’s important that you ensure all workers on the site receive the required training. This way they’ll learn about the safety basics such as protective gear to wear when conducting any demolition activity.  Any operative must wear a least 5-part PPE at all times on-site, which includes a safety helmet, steel-toed boots with a cap, protective eyewear, protective gloves, and a jacket with high visibility. Depending on the project at hand or a client’s specific requirements, different levels of PPE may be required. Additionally, regular safety training is needed to help reduce the risks of accidents. However, some credentials expire after a set period, so make sure everyone’s training is up to date regularly.

Implement dust control equipment

Dust control equipment collects dust and other contaminants from the air.  They separate dust from gas through gravitational, centrifugal, and inertial forces. Most models use the principle of fabric filtration, unit collection, electrostatic precipitation, wet scrubbing, and inertial separation of dust and pollutants.  Other models use wet suppression. Dust control equipment is available in different visually appealing forms that are both safe to use and maintain. Implementing this equipment ensures your employees are protected when working in high-risk areas.

Proper waste handling and disposal

On a demolition site, the proper waste disposal solution is a critical safety measure. The right on-site approaches for the segregation and containment of the various materials should be employed in line with the chosen measure. Before transporting it into the trash disposal carrier, waste should be correctly recognized, clearly described, and labeled. Samples of waste may be taken for laboratory chemical testing if necessary. These findings can be used to develop and assess safe waste disposal strategies.

Furthermore, sites should have contingency plans that assess the steps you should take to reduce the risk of injury in the event of a spill or other type of discharge. Proper waste disposal should be backed up by maintaining a clean and safe working environment. Having a clean site implies that everyone has access to clean drinking water and restrooms, and a general clean working environment. Regular cleaning helps to establish a safe environment and ensure that demolition waste and other construction substances from the site are properly handled.

Use management systems

On-site traffic management is critical. Vision aids and equipment with zero tail swing should be utilized wherever possible. This will reduce on-site queuing since traffic operations are scheduled to avoid rush hour traffic at both ends of the day. Additionally, management systems reduce the instances of workers being hit by turning or reversing vehicles.

A demolition site must be safe for those within and without. Employing the best safety training, management systems, waste disposal, and effective communication can help to identify, mitigate, and avoid potential risks.