- Follow the demolition sequence in the method statement exactly as written.
- Obtain a structural assessment before removing any load-bearing element.
- Install temporary propping or bracing where specified by the structural engineer.
- Monitor the structure for signs of movement, cracking, or distortion daily.
- Establish exclusion zones around areas at risk of uncontrolled collapse.
- Assess the impact of demolition on adjacent structures and party walls.
- Stop work in high winds and reassess stability of partially demolished structures.
- Brief all operatives on the sequence and any changes to the demolition plan.
- Ensure a competent engineer is available to advise during complex demolition stages.
- Record each stage of demolition and confirm stability before proceeding further.
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- DON'T remove load-bearing elements without a structural assessment in place.
- DON'T deviate from the approved demolition sequence in the method statement.
- DON'T enter areas where stability has not been confirmed by a competent person.
- DON'T ignore cracking, movement, or unusual noises in the structure.
- DON'T remove temporary propping until authorised by the structural engineer.
- DON'T pre-weaken structures beyond what the method statement specifies.
- DON'T continue demolition in high winds on partially demolished structures.
- DON'T assume the structure is stable because it has stood for many years.
- DON'T work adjacent to a party wall without assessing the demolition impact.
- DON'T allow unauthorised persons to enter the demolition exclusion zone.
See also: Demolition Safety Awareness | Pre-Demolition Survey Requirements
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