• All open sides or openings, where persons are liable to fall more than 2 meters, should be guarded by effective guardrails, barriers, etc.
• Safe means of access and egress should be provided from different levels of buildings or structures.
• Sufficient lighting should be provided where persons are at work. Average illuminance at passageways should be a minimum of 50lux.
• Suitable hearing protectors should be provided to all persons exposed to excessive noise.
• Where manual demolition is required, proper working platforms and footholds should be provided.
• Where required, the worksite should be wetted down to control dust.
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Asbestos Management
• When a building or structure is ascertained to contain asbestos, all asbestos materials should be properly removed prior to the commencement of demolition.
• Asbestos removal should be carried out and supervised by someone trained in asbestos removal and management.
• Demolition contractors should take reasonably practicable measures to control the release of asbestos fibres by preventing or minimising breakage of asbestos materials.
• MOM should be notified at least 28 days before the commencement of any work involving asbestos.
• For more details on asbestos removal, refer to the MOM‘ s Guidelines on the Removal of Asbestos Materials in Buildings.
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