Job Hazard Analysis for Demolition — create with RAMSagent
A risk assessment for demolition is a project-wide mapping of health and safety risks before work begins. It evaluates the likelihood × consequence for asbestos/PCB/lead, silica dust, fall hazards, collapse risks, and traffic, and guides the selection of protective measures according to HSE guidance and CDM 2015.
RAMSagent builds the risk assessment from material inventory and links it to individual method statements for each task.
Typical risks for Job Hazard Analysis — Demolition
| Risk | Description | Legal | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazardous materials (asbestos, PCB, lead) | The dominant project risk in demolition — requires inventory, permit application, and certified remediation before demolition work starts. | AFS 2023:10, 16 kap; AFS 2005:6 | Critical |
| Silica dust | Airborne exposure over 0.1 mg/m³ is the limit value. Project measures: wet cutting, H-class extraction, personal respiratory protection. | AFS 2023:10, 3 kap | High |
| Collapse risk during partial demolition | Renovations where load-bearing elements are removed require structural calculations and shoring systems before demolition. | AFS 2023:13, 5 kap | Critical |
| Traffic and vehicle movements | Container transport, demolition machinery, and site vehicles create collision risks on and around the worksite. | AFS 2023:13, 8 kap | High |
Applicable Regulations
- AFS 2023:1 Fundamental duties — HSE
- The framework for systematic health and safety work: risk assessment, action, follow-up.
- AFS 2023:13 Construction and demolition work
- Notification and requirements for demolition projects.
- AFS 2023:10 Chemical workplace risks
- Regulates asbestos, silica dust, and other hazardous substances.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference between risk assessment and method statement?
- The risk assessment covers the entire project and evaluates likelihood × consequence. The method statement describes exactly how a specific task is performed safely. RAMSagent links them automatically.
- When is notification required for demolition?
- When there are more than 30 working days with more than 20 simultaneous workers, or more than 500 person-days in total (HSE guidance, CDM 2015).
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