Thursday, May 7, 2015

What are the serious most frequently cited demolition violations by OSHA

As per OSHA's website:


T-1 What are the serious most frequently cited demolition violations?
  1. Not performing a written engineering survey of the structure before commencing demolition work [1926.850(a)].
  2. Not providing fall protection for employees exposed to wall openings [1926.850(g)].
  3. Not providing shoring or bracing for walls to prevent premature collapse [1926.850(b)].
  4. Not properly inspecting and maintaining stairways and ladders in safe conditions for employee use [1926.851(b)].
  5. Not properly testing and removing hazardous materials from within the structure before commencing demolition work [1926.850(e)]; and not providing sidewalk shed covers to protect employee entrances to structure [1926.850(h)].