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A building due for demolition is next to a busy road.

What should the demolition plan include?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Exclusion zones sized for the method
  2. B. Only a sign saying "demolition in progress"
  3. C. A plan to work only at night to avoid traffic
  4. D. Nothing about the road, as it is outside the site
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Answer: A

  • A. Right: Right. HSE says exclusion zones and debris zones depend on the demolition method, and must protect people.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. A sign doesn't keep people away from falling debris.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. Timing may help, but exclusion zones are still needed.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. People outside the site must be protected too.

Explanation

Plan exclusion zones for the demolition method, so debris can't reach people, including the public.

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