C4
[Subsidiary]
Certain operations to be carried out only under competent supervision.
L.N. 358 of 1980.
L.N. 358 of 1980.
Floors, etc. not to be overloaded.
L.N. 358 of 1980.
L.N. 358 of 1980.
Precautions to be taken in relation to cutting of steelwork, etc.
CAP. 123] Building (Demolition Works) Regulations [1981 Ed.
9. (1) The operations specified in paragraph (2) shall be carried out only-
(a) under the immediate supervision of a competent foreman with adequate experience of the particular kind of works;
or
(b) by workmen experienced in the kind of work and under the direction of a competent foreman with adequate experience of the particular kind of work.
(2) The following operations are specified for the purposes of paragraph (1)—
(a) the actual demolition of the framework of a building or of any floor, wall, roof or staircase, save where there is no risk of a collapse of any part of a building in the course of, or as a result of, the demolition works, so as to endanger any person employed in the demolition works, other than a risk which could not reasonably have been foreseen;
(b) the actual demolition of any part of a building where there is a special risk of collapse, whether of that part of the building or of any part of a building, in the course of, or as a result of, the demolition works, so as to endanger any person employed in the demolition works:
(c) the cutting or breaking up or dismantling of reinforced concrete, steelwork or ironwork forming part of the structure of a building;
(d) the use of any powered mechanical plant or equipment in actual demolition work.
(3) Where powered mechanical plant or equipment is used in demolition work, the operator of that plant or equipment shall be-
(a) experienced in the operation of the particular plant or equipment; and
(b) under the immediate supervision of a competent foreman with adequate experience in demolition work.
10. (1) No floor, roof or other part of a building that is being demolished shall be so overloaded with debris or materials as to render it unsafe or liable to become unsafe.
(2) No debris or materials from demolition shall be permitted to accumulate against any fence, hoarding or wall so as to render it unsafe or liable to become unsafe.
11. Where, during the carrying out of any demolition works, steelwork or ironwork is being cut or released or dismantled, precautions shall be taken, so far as is practicable, to prevent any danger from a sudden twist, spring or collapse.
C4
[Subsidiary]
Certain operations to be carried out only under competent supervision.
L.N. 358 80.
L.N. 358 80.
Floors. etc. not to be overloaded.
L.N. 358 80.
L.N. 358 80.
Precautions to be taken in relation to cutting of steelwork, etc.
CAP. 123] Building (Demolition Works) Regulations [1981 Ed.
9. (1) The operations specified in paragraph (2) shall be carried out only-
(a) under the immediate supervision of a competent foreman with adequate experience of the particular kind of works;
or
(b) by workmen experienced in the kind of work and under the direction of a competent foreman with adequate experi- ence of the particular kind of work.
(2) The following operations are specified for the purposes of paragraph (1)—–
(a) the actual demolition of the framework of a building or of
any floor, wall, roof or staircase, save where there is no risk of a collapse of any part of a building in the course of, or as a result of, the demolition works, so as to endanger any person employed in the demolition works, other than a risk which could not reasonably have been foreseen;
(b) the actual demolition of any part of a building where there is a special risk of collapse, whether of that part of the building or of any part of a building, in the course of, or as a result of, the demolition works, so as to endanger any person employed in the demolition works:
(c) the cutting or breaking up or dismantling of reinforced concrete, steelwork or ironwork forming part of the struc- ture of a building;
(d) the use of any powered mechanical plant or equipment in
actual demolition work.
(3) Where powered mechanical plant or equipment is used in demolition work, the operator of that plant or equipment shall be-
(a) experienced in the operation of the particular plant or
equipment; and
(b) under the immediate supervision of a competent foreman
with adequate experience in demolition work.
10. (1) No floor, roof or other part of a building that is being demolished shall be so overloaded with debris or materials as to render it unsafe or liable to become unsafe.
(2) No debris or materials from demolition shall be permitted to accumulate against any fence, hoarding or wall so as to render it unsafe or liable to become unsafe.
11. Where, during the carrying out of any demolition works, steelwork or ironwork is being cut or released or dismantled, precautions shall be taken, so far as is practicable, to prevent any danger from a sudden twist, spring or collapse.
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