The 21st International Conference “Man and Working Environment”
SAFETY ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT SCIENCE, INDUSTRY, EDUCATION (SEMSIE 2025)   
PROCEEDINGS OF PAPERS 
25-26 September 2025, SOKOBANJA, SERBIA  

Jasmina Radosavljević , Ana Vukadinović , Nemanja Petrović 

ORIGINAL SCIENTIFIC PAPER

DEMOLITION WORKS OF BUILDING STRUCTURES

DOI: 10.46793/SEMSIE25.209R
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Abstract:

Demolition is one of the most dangerous construction operations, which often results in fatal and/or severe injuries to construction workers. Risks of injury and death can be minimized if a demolition project is well-planned. This paper discusses the main hazards associated with demolition work, types of site investigations for buildings slated for demolition, hazardous substances that may be present during demolition, demolition methods, and potential on-site hazards that can occur during demolition, among other considerations.

Keywords:

Demolition of buildings, demolition waste, demolition methods, construction site hazards

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

This paper is supported by the Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation of the Republic of Serbia pursuant to agreement № 451-03-137/2025-03/200148, Goal 11, with the University of Niš, Faculty of Occupational Safety.

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