Demolition Safety

Última actualización: octubre 5, 2026

5 modules
16 pages
about 20 minutes

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Demolition Safety

Lección 1

Curso interactivo

For demolition workers and the supervisors who run their crews: confirm the job is ready to start, control openings, chutes and debris drops, keep the structure stable as it comes down, and stay clear of mechanical demolition hazards.

What this certificate covers

This certificate records completion of awareness training based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.850, 1926.851, 1926.852, 1926.853, 1926.854, 1926.856, 1926.857 and 1926.859. It is not an OSHA card or license, and it does not make anyone a competent person. Subpart T has no training paragraph of its own, and this certificate does not by itself meet the general training requirement of 29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2). Your employer must still instruct you in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to your work environment to control or eliminate any hazards.

What you will learn

Confirm a job is ready to start: survey done, damaged areas shored, utilities and hidden hazards dealt with
Control access, openings, chutes and debris drop areas so nobody falls or gets hit
Keep the structure stable by working in the right order and not overloading floors
Stay clear of mechanical demolition and act on hazards found during ongoing inspections

What you get

About 20 minutes, on your phone or computer, read out loud as you go
Real photos, not cartoons
A hands-on drill: you make the calls, step by step, and see what happens
4 quick checks along the way, then a final quiz
A certificate with a QR code your employer can check online
A wallet card you can print and carry
A printable study guide (PDF)

Training a crew? Add your workers, see who finished, and keep every certificate in one place. Train your team →

Course outline

Before demolition starts: The engineering survey and damaged structures; Utilities and hidden hazards
Access, openings and debris drops: Getting in, and holes in walls and floors
Keeping the structure stable: Top down, one story at a time; Floors, storage and equipment loads
Mechanical demolition and ongoing inspection: Balling, clamming and pulling walls; Inspections continue as the work goes on
On the job

Questions

What does Demolition Safety cover?

You will be able to: confirm a job is ready to start: survey done, damaged areas shored, utilities and hidden hazards dealt with; control access, openings, chutes and debris drop areas so nobody falls or gets hit; keep the structure stable by working in the right order and not overloading floors; stay clear of mechanical demolition and act on hazards found during ongoing inspections.

Who is this course for?

It is written for workers and supervisors.

How long does it take?

About 20 minutes, on a phone or a computer. You can stop and pick up where you left off.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes. Score 80% or better on the final quiz and you get a certificate with a code your employer can check.

Which OSHA rule is it based on?

Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart T, Demolition (1926.850, 1926.851, 1926.852, 1926.853, 1926.854, 1926.856, 1926.857 and 1926.859). It is awareness training: it is not an OSHA card, and your employer still has to train you on their own equipment and plan.

Course facts

Who it is for: Workers and supervisors
Trainer: Marc Harvey, Site Safety Officer (OSHA 30, CPR, USACE CQM)
Time: about 20 minutes, on your phone or computer
Final quiz pass mark: 80%, with a certificate employers can verify
Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart T, Demolition (1926.850, 1926.851, 1926.852, 1926.853, 1926.854, 1926.856, 1926.857 and 1926.859) (official text)
Printable study guide (PDF) with the key points and practice questions, included with the course
Answer key with OSHA citations for trainers (trainer plans)
Facts checked word for word against the official text (1 sources)
29 CFR 1926 Subpart T