Environmental Issues Encountered in Demolition

This program will familiarize LSRPs and environmental professionals to the latest procedures and regulations for managing a demolition project in the State of New Jersey. The course will cover proper permitting procedures under the jurisdiction of both State and Local government offices. The program will also focus on implementation of OSHA personnel safety and demolition equipment safety procedures, implementation of newly enforced silica airborne standards in workplace, waste management evaluation and disposal alternatives as well as building structure evaluation and engineering survey procedures.

• Pre-Demolition Procedures
• Development of a Demolition Plan
• Performing an Engineering Survey
• Performing a Safety Inspection/Survey
• When Do You Incorporate a Structural Engineer
• Permitting Requirements
• Review Steps and Procedures to Submit Permit To Local Municipality
• Review Actual Site Tasks in Preparation of Permit Filing
• Discuss Differences in Permit Requirements between Municipalities
• When a Soil Conservation Permit is Required
• Utility Awareness and Shut-Offs
• Review All Possible Utility Company Disconnect Procedures
• Preparation of Both Public and Private Utility Markout Services
• Understanding Municipality Requirements from Utility Companies
• Asbestos Awareness and Procedures
• Performing an Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) Survey
• When is a ACM Survey Required
• New Jersy Department of Labor (NJDOL) Procedures and Involvement with a Demolition Project
• Notifications To The NJDOL
• Site Preparation Activities
• Universal Waste Survey and Removal
• ACM Completion Confirmation Procedures
• Fire and Prevention
• Signage and Local Awareness
• Waste Management Key Aspects
• Masonry Sampling and Classification
• Universal Waste
• PCB Fluids (Transformers, Motors)
• Lead Paint
• Building Survey of Waste
• Waste Disposal Procedures – County Requirements
• OSHA Silica Exposure/Masonry Debris Management
• New Regulations
• Onsite Monitoring
• Air Sampling Plan and Procedures
• Levels of Protection
• Personal Protection Equipment & Safety Procedures
• Standards Practices
• PPE Application
• Equipment Safety
• Fall Prevention and Protection
• Heavy Equipment Check List
• Periodic Site Safety Inspections
• Structural Support and Cutting
• Floor Demolition and Wall Supports
• Safe Cutting of Wall Structures
• Vertical Shoring – Walls/Foundations