DEMOLITION & EXCAVATION SAFETY

Demolition and Excavation work involves many of the hazards associated with construction.

Demolition is the dismantling, razing, destroying, or wrecking of any building or structure or any part thereof. Demolition work involves many of the hazards associated with construction.

However, demolition involves additional hazards due to unknown factors which makes demolition work particularly dangerous.

At OF Demolition and Excavation, we will ensure that we not only provide a cost-effective solution for your needs, we will go the extra mile to ensure the safe completion of your project.

Potential Hazards include;

  • Changes from the structure’s design introduced during construction;
  • Approved or unapproved modifications that altered the original design
  • Materials hidden within structural members, such as lead, asbestos, silica, and other chemicals or heavy metals require special material handling
  • Unknown strengths or weaknesses of construction materials, such as post-tensioned concrete
  • Hazards created by the demolition methods used

All of our personal are trained in our organizations safety policies based on industry standards, Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board requirements and the legislative requirements.