Selective demolition may affect load-bearing elements and utility services. Which listed action belongs before removal starts?
Correct Answer
D) Coordinate verify utilities and support before removal
Complete the competent-person engineering survey, plan necessary support and control utilities before removal. OSHA 1926.850(a)-(d) addresses survey and service-line control, including protection of utilities that must remain. Removing a load path first or working around unprotected live services is not an acceptable alternative. Source: https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1926/1926.850
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Complete the competent-person engineering survey, plan necessary support and control utilities before removal. OSHA 1926.850(a)-(d) addresses survey and service-line control, including protection of utilities that must remain. Removing a load path first or working around unprotected live services is not an acceptable alternative. Source: https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1926/1926.850
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