- Hold a valid CSCS Demolition card and relevant NVQ for your role
- Read and understand the demolition method statement before starting work
- Follow the demolition sequence exactly as specified by the supervisor
- Wear full PPE including hard hat, eye protection, RPE, and hearing protection
- Attend the daily briefing covering the planned activities and specific hazards
- Maintain awareness of exclusion zones and keep within your permitted work area
- Report any unexpected structural behaviour, cracks, or movement immediately
- Use tool vibration management — rotate tasks and take breaks as required
- Check for asbestos before disturbing any building material during soft strip
- Keep access and egress routes clear at all times for emergency evacuation
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- DON'T deviate from the approved demolition method statement or sequence
- DON'T enter exclusion zones established for machine demolition operations
- DON'T work beneath unsupported structures or overhanging elements
- DON'T remove structural members out of sequence without supervisor approval
- DON'T disturb suspected asbestos materials — stop work and report
- DON'T exceed daily vibration exposure limits when using breakers and saws
- DON'T throw demolished material from height — use controlled lowering methods
- DON'T work without your RPE in dusty demolition environments
- DON'T ignore warning signs of structural distress such as cracking or creaking
- DON'T assume utilities are disconnected — verify isolation before proceeding
See also: Demolition Safety Awareness | Soft Strip and Internal Demolition
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