Dust, Noise and Vibration During Demolition and Rigging

Demolition is usually the first phase of a renovation project, and it requires careful planning and a highly experienced contractor. But even though it is very important to the entire project schedule to complete the demolition phase on time, design drawings are often lacking in detail, and means and methods are left to the demolition contractor.

Demolition timing and logistics must be carefully coordinated with owners and facility managers to make sure that business operations and production continue smoothly, with no disruption. R. Baker & Son has extensive experience filling in the fine details required to complete this phase swiftly, safely, and efficiently.

Dust, noise, and vibration are often major concerns and must be addressed in detail. Dust can be alleviated by wetting surfaces, capturing particles with fog or spray, or using exhaust systems. Noise and vibration are largely inevitable byproducts that can be annoying to workers and disruptive to productivity, so it is important to work closely with owners to carefully schedule tasks that will create dust, noise, vibration, or any combination of the three. For example, a job requiring the use of jackhammers can be scheduled on a particular day from 6 to 8 a.m., noon to 1 p.m., and 4 to 6 p.m. This allows management to plan ahead and work around these conditions without any surprises or unexpected disruptions.

A Rigging and Routing Plan is another important part of the demolition phase of a project.

R. Baker & Son is familiar with the many complexities involved in moving large pieces of equipment such as lyophilizers, air handling units, isolators and boilers. Careful planning is required to determine when and how to move these items, and through what access points, and rigging is coordinated to occur during convenient off hours when personnel safety won’t be compromised.

R. Baker & Son has countless successful demolition projects under our belts and can provide clients with demolition schedules and Rigging & Routing Plans that address all project concerns and details. Please contact us if we can help with your next project.

About R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services

R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services is the premier specialized contractor in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) has been in business since 1935, has over 100 employees, an exemplary safety record (We have been directly involved in four (4) sites that received VPP OSHA Safety Awards) and is financially strong (bonding capabilities over $10 Million). Capabilities include industrial and commercial demolition, rigging, machinery & plant moving, dismantling, decommissioning, plant and equipment relocation, interior demolition, wrecking, selective demolition , demolition contractors in NJ and warehousing.

R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services
1 Globe Street
Red Bank, NJ 07701
Phone: 732-222-3553
Fax: 732-450-0311
Website: www.rbaker.com

For more information visit our website or contact Damon Kozul, PE, CHMM at dkozul@rbaker.com