This work activity involves identifying, controlling and removing hazardous materials, deconstructing building structures and loading, transporting and unloading debris. Specific tasks include, for example, moving earth or rock, and shoring trenches and excavations to prevent collapse. This database includes an analysis of the hazards associated with these tasks, as well as practical measures for making such work safer.

• Chip, break and recycle concrete
• Clear and grub site
• Clear or remove utility lines
• Deconstruct building foundations
• Deconstruct superstructures
• Drill rock and concrete and install tie backs
• Excavate sites
• Identify, control and remove hazardous materials
• Install trenchboxes and shoring, and work in trenches
• Jackhammer concrete surfaces
• Load, transport or unload equipment
• Perform flame or plasma cutting
• Remove or recycle interior structures, doors and windows
• Remove or recycle mechanical and electrical components
• Rig, load and transport components debris
• Secure and demolish damaged structures