The Main Requirements in Decommissioning

What is not required if a building is less than 50 cubic metres?

• Planning permission

• Risk assessment

• Method statement

• Isolation of services

Planning permission is required for unlisted buildings in which area?

• Conservation area

• Industrial area

• Residential area

• Commercial area

What services need to be isolated to prevent the release of toxic and explosive gases?

• Gas, electricity, water supply, and telecommunications

• Gas and electricity only

• Water supply and telecommunications only

• None of the above.

What measures need to be in place to prevent dangerous dusts such as asbestos from leaving the site?

• Implementing proper containment and ventilation systems

• Ignoring the presence of asbestos

• Allowing dust to spread freely

• Using regular cleaning methods

Entrapment in the context of demolition risks refers to:

• being caught or trapped in machinery or debris during demolition activities.

• the legal process of being charged with a crime related to demolition.

• the financial loss incurred due to demolition delays.

• the environmental impact caused by demolition activities.

Crushing can occur during the demolition process by:

• Using heavy machinery to break down structures

• Applying chemical agents to dissolve materials

• Employing manual labor to dismantle parts

• Utilizing explosives to implode buildings

Manual handling injuries in the context of demolition are:

• Injuries caused by operating heavy machinery

• Injuries resulting from handling materials manually

• Injuries due to falling debris

• Injuries from electrical hazards

What does selective demolition involve?

• The demolition of an entire structure.

• The removal of interior portions of a structure.

• The removal of specific interior or exterior portions of a building while protecting the remaining structure.

• The removal of walls, ceilings, pipes, etc.

Wrecking balls range from ______ to ______ pounds in weight. Fill in the blanks.

• 1000 to 2000

• 500 to 1500

• 2000 to 3000

• 3000 to 4000

Which of the following tools is used in mechanical demolition?

• A) Shears

• B) Hammer

• C) Drill

• D) Saw