Demolition - Approved Code of Practice for
The current source of knowledge on demolition is the Best Practice Guidelines for Demolition in New Zealand. The Approved Code of Practice for Demolition was revoked on Thursday 1st March 2012.
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This code of practice has been prepared to inform employers and employees of precautions and safe practices that should be followed when carrying out demolition work.
Table of Contents
NOTICE OF ISSUE
FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION AND LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS
2. DEFINITIONS
3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
4. PRE-DEMOLITION CHECKS
5. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DURING DEMOLITION
6. METHODS OF DEMOLITION
7. SAFETY USING MECHANICAL PLANT
8. GUIDELINES FOR CLEANUP OF CONTAMINATED SITES
9. HOUSE LIFTING FOR REMOVAL OR EXCAVATION UNDER
10 DEMOLITION SAFETY CHECKLIST
APPENDIX A: THE SAFE USE OF TOOLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
APPENDIX B: CUTTING AND WELDING
APPENDIX C: ADDITIONAL REFERENCES
