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## §1926.859 Mechanical Demolition. - (a) No workers shall be permitted in any area, which can be adversely affected by demolition operations, when balling or clamming is being performed. Only those workers necessary for the performance of the operations shall be permitted in this area at any other time. - (b) The weight of the demolition ball shall not exceed 50 percent of the crane's rated load, based on the length of the boom and the maximum angle of operation at which the demolition ball will be used, or it shall not exceed 25 percent of the nominal breaking strength of the line by which it is suspended, whichever results in a lesser value. - (c) The crane boom and loadline shall be as short as possible. - (d) The ball shall be attached to the loadline with a swivel-type connection to prevent twisting of the loadline, and shall be attached by positive means in such manner that the weight cannot become accidentally disconnected. - (e) When pulling over walls or portions thereof, all steel members affected shall have been previously cut free. - (f) All roof cornices or other such ornamental stonework shall be removed prior to pulling walls over. - (g) During demolition, continuing inspections by a competent person shall be made as the work progresses to detect hazards resulting from weakened or deteriorated floors, or walls, or loosened material. No employee shall be permitted to work where such hazards exist until they are corrected by shoring, bracing, or other effective means. Stat. Auth.: ORS 654.025(2) and 656.726(3). Hist: APD Admin. Order 4-1989, f. 3/31/89, ef. 5/1/89 (temp). APD Admin. Order 8-1989, f. 7/7/89, ef. 7/7/89 (perm). ## §1926.860 Selective Demolition by Explosives. Selective demolition by explosives shall be conducted in accordance with the applicable sections of Subpart U of this part. Stat. Auth.: ORS 654.025(2) and 656.726(3). Hist: APD Admin. Order 8-1989, f. 7/7/89, ef. 7/7/89. - END OF DOCUMENT -

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## PREPARATORY OPERATIONS ## SUBDIVISION T ## DEMOLITION Authority: 40 U.S.C. 3701; 29 U.S.C. 653, 655, 657; and Secretary of Labor's Orders 12-71 (36 FR 8754), 8-76 (41 FR [redacted postal code]), 9-83(48 FR [redacted postal code]), 1-90 (55 FR 9033), 6-96 (62FR 111), 5-2007 (72 FR [redacted postal code]), or 1-2012 (77FR 3912), as applicable. [75 FR [redacted postal code], Aug. 9, 2010; 77 FR [redacted postal code], Aug. 17, 2012; 78 FR [redacted postal code], April 23, 2013] ## §1926.850 Preparatory Operations. - (a) Prior to permitting employees to start demolition operations, an engineering survey shall be made, by a competent person, of the structure to determine the condition of the framing, floors, and walls, and possibility of unplanned collapse of any portion of the structure. Any adjacent structure where employees may be exposed shall also be similarly checked. The employer shall have in writing evidence that such a survey has been performed. - (b) When employees are required to work within a structure to be demolished which has been damaged by fire, flood, explosion, or other cause, the walls or floor shall be shored or braced. - (c) All electric, gas, water, steam, sewer, and other service lines shall be shut off, capped, or otherwise controlled, outside the building line before demolition work is started. In each case, any utility company which is involved shall be notified in advance. - (d) If it is necessary to maintain any power, water or other utilities during demolition, such lines shall be temporarily relocated, as necessary, and protected. - (e) It shall also be determined if any type of hazardous chemicals, gases, explosives, flammable materials, or similarly dangerous substances have been used in any pipes, tanks, or other equipment on the property. When the presence of any such substances is apparent or suspected, testing and purging shall be performed and the hazard eliminated before demolition is started. - (f) Where a hazard e…

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der and to contain an employee who may lean or fall against the cage, - (b) the cage extends not less than 685 mm and not more than 725 mm from the centre line of the rungs of the ladder, - (c) the cage is not less than 685 mm wide where it attaches to the ladder, - (d) the cage extends from a point 2.5 m from the base of the ladder to the top of the ladder, - (e) the inside of the cage is free of projections, and - (f) if the fixed ladder is more than 9 m in height, it is equipped with a rest platform at intervals of no more than 9 m. 96-106; 2010-159; 2024-38 ## Demolition 2024-38 ## Structural integrity 2024-38 - 121.1 (1) If the demolition of a building or structure may result in the compromised integrity of any adjoining building or structure, an employer and a contractor shall each ensure that the adjoining buildings or structures are supported by a support system approved by an engineer. - 121.1 (2) The design plan of a support system referred in subsection (1) shall include a schedule for the installa -tion of the components of the support system that is based on the stages of demolition, and a copy of the de -sign plan shall be made available to an officer on re -quest. - 121.1 (3) If salvage is taking place before or during the demolition, the integrity of the building or structure shall be maintained. - 121.1 (4) If a dangerous or unstable wall is to be left standing, the wall shall be adequately braced. - 121.1 (5) During the demolition, materials of a size or weight that may endanger employees shall not be loos -ened or allowed to fall unless procedures are used that will adequately protect the employees. - et à maintenir un salarié qui pourrait s'appuyer ou faire une chute contre la cage, - b) la distance entre les parois de la cage et le centre des échelons de l'échelle est comprise entre 685 mm et 725 mm inclusivement, - c) la cage a une largeur d'au moins 685 mm là où ell…

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S-15.1 REG 10 ## OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY, 2020 ## Before demolition begins - 27-2 (1) Before a demolition begins, an employer, contractor or owner shall ensure that: - (a) all chemical or biological substances that may be hazardous to workers during demolition are removed from the structure or the part of the structure that is being demolished; - (b) all glass is removed from the structure or the part of the structure that is being demolished; and - (c) subject to subsection (2), all gas, electrical, telecommunications, sewer and water services connected to the structure or the part of the structure that is being demolished are disconnected. - (2) If power is required for illumination or other purposes, an employer, contractor or owner shall provide a suitably located temporary power service. 31 Dec 2020 c S-15.1 Reg 10 s27-2. ## Stability of adjacent structures - 27-3 If the demolition of a structure may affect the stability of an adjoining structure, an employer, contractor or owner shall ensure that: - (a) the demolition is carried out in accordance with procedures certified in writing by a professional engineer to safeguard the stability of the adjoining structure; and - (b) a copy of the procedures required by clause (a) is kept at the worksite during demolition. 31 Dec 2020 c S-15.1 Reg 10 s27-3. ## Requirements re workers - 27-4 In a demolition, an employer, contractor or owner shall: - (a) appoint a competent supervisor to be in charge of the demolition at all times that the work is in progress; - (b) ensure that all workers or equipment are located clear of any falling material; and - (c) if a worker is or may be present in a building during its demolition, ensure that the demolition is performed floor by floor from the top downward. 31 Dec 2020 c S-15.1 Reg 10 s27-4. ## Demolition procedures - 27-5 In a demolition, an employer, contractor or owner shall ensure that: - (a) dust from the demolition is controlled to the…

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in an orderly manner from the top to the bottom of the building or structure. 2024-38 ## Disconnecting utilities 2024-38 121.4 An employer and a contractor shall each ensure that the demolition does not begin until all private and public utilities which may endanger an employee have been disconnected in the manner required by the owner of the applicable utility. 2024-38 ## Protection from falling debris 2024-38 121.5 (1) If material is being dropped or thrown from upper floors during the demolition, an employer and a contractor shall each ensure that the area into which the material will fall is barricaded to prevent employees from entering the area and conspicuous warning signs are displayed to advise of the danger. 121.5 (2) If falling material could endanger an em -ployee, an employer and a contractor shall each ensure that - (a) the danger area is protected by adequate cano -pies or barricaded to prevent employees from entering the area, and - (b) any floor or roof opening through which mate -rial may fall during the demolition and endanger em -ployees is adequately covered. 2024-38 ## Stairways 2024-38 - 121.6 An employer and a contractor shall each ensure that stairways, complete with handrails, are left intact during the demolition until access to the level they serve is no longer required. 2024-38 manière ordonnée à partir de l'étage supérieur du bâti -ment ou de la construction jusqu'à l'étage inférieur. 2024-38 ## Débranchement d'installations 2024-38 121.4 L'employeur et l'entrepreneur s'assurent chacun qu'aucun travail de démolition ne débute avant que toutes les installations d'une entreprise de service public ou du secteur privé pouvant mettre en danger un salarié aient été déconnectées de la façon qu'exige le proprié -taire de l'installation pertinente. 2024-38 ## Protection contre les débris tombants 2024-38 121.5 (1) Si, pendant les travaux…