Introduction to demolition Questions and Answers 2023
Complete
No part of the demolition process should adversely affect the structural integrity
of any other building
True
To protect workers undertaking demolition activities, ... zones should be
considered to prevent unauthorized personnel entering work areas
Exclusion
Where possible, fire damaged, ruinous or structurally unsound buildings or
structures should be demolished by manually means
False
The first step in the risk management process is to identify the... associated with
demolition work
Hazards/ hazard
Induced
.... collapse involves the systematic / sequential removal of key structural members and
the application of a force to result in the controlled collapse of all or part of a building or
structure
Using a mechanical demolition method rather than a manual method, if it is safer
Substitution
Using concrete barriers to separate pedestrians and powered mobile plant to
reduce the risk of collision
Isolation
Fitting an open cab excavator with a falling objects protective structure to
minimize the risk of being struck by a falling object
Engineering controls
If the demolition involves high risk construction work a ... work method statement
must be prepared before the work starts
Safe
Which of these is best for lifting and lowering plant and / or materials ?
Cranes
The demolition of an element of a structure that is load - bearing or otherwise
related to the physical integrity of the structure is seen as low risk construction
work
False
Contains tendons (wires, strands or bars) that have been tensioned before the
concrete is placed
Pre - tensioned concrete
Contains tendons that have been tensioned after the concrete has hardened
Post - tensioned concrete
A ... person is a person who has acquired through training, qualification or
experience the knowledge and skills to carry out the task
Competent
It is common for chimneys to be demolished by hand
Complete
No part of the demolition process should adversely affect the structural integrity
of any other building
True
To protect workers undertaking demolition activities, ... zones should be
considered to prevent unauthorized personnel entering work areas
Exclusion
Where possible, fire damaged, ruinous or structurally unsound buildings or
structures should be demolished by manually means
False
The first step in the risk management process is to identify the... associated with
demolition work
Hazards/ hazard
Induced
.... collapse involves the systematic / sequential removal of key structural members and
the application of a force to result in the controlled collapse of all or part of a building or
structure
Using a mechanical demolition method rather than a manual method, if it is safer
Substitution
Using concrete barriers to separate pedestrians and powered mobile plant to
reduce the risk of collision
Isolation
Fitting an open cab excavator with a falling objects protective structure to
minimize the risk of being struck by a falling object
Engineering controls
If the demolition involves high risk construction work a ... work method statement
must be prepared before the work starts
Safe
Which of these is best for lifting and lowering plant and / or materials ?
Cranes
The demolition of an element of a structure that is load - bearing or otherwise
related to the physical integrity of the structure is seen as low risk construction
work
False
Contains tendons (wires, strands or bars) that have been tensioned before the
concrete is placed
Pre - tensioned concrete
Contains tendons that have been tensioned after the concrete has hardened
Post - tensioned concrete
A ... person is a person who has acquired through training, qualification or
experience the knowledge and skills to carry out the task
Competent
It is common for chimneys to be demolished by hand
