Proposed model for effective training factors for competency of demolition operatives in Malaysia

Abstract

Recently, technology advancement influenced almost every field of life, bringing new tools and techniques to reduce human effort and risk involved. Similarly in the case of Demolition industry, technology changed the demolition procedures significantly. Most of the Countries are opting for new techniques for demolition operatives, which ultimately reduce the risk involved in the demolition process. Effective competency training modules have been adopted by many countries to develop the demolition operatives skills, so the health and safety measure could be increased while reducing impacts on the environment by the process. Malaysia has demolition procedures but unfortunately, the standards are not updated as compared to other countries. This enhances the element of the risk in demolition procedures. The current study has examined the current standard demolition procedures of developed countries to propose a training model for demolition practices in Malaysia. Demolition operatives are highly skilled and trained through competency based training programs to reduce the risk involved during the demolition procedures. ARTICLE INFORMATION

Selection Model of Building Demolition Method Based on Expert System

“…Previous studies tried to obtain criteria that influence the choice of optimal building demolition methods. Criteria that affect the structural characteristics are the shape and size of structures, unstable structures, extent of demolition, scale of construction, previous building use, health and safety [2,4,6,[8][9][10][11][12][13]. Whereas in terms of field conditions, there is a level of disturbance permitted, the presence of hazardous materials, environmental risks and the location of the structure [2,4,8,9,[11][12][13][14].…”

“…Criteria that affect the structural characteristics are the shape and size of structures, unstable structures, extent of demolition, scale of construction, previous building use, health and safety [2,4,6,[8][9][10][11][12][13]. Whereas in terms of field conditions, there is a level of disturbance permitted, the presence of hazardous materials, environmental risks and the location of the structure [2,4,8,9,[11][12][13][14]. In addition, there are costs that must be safe and financially feasible [6,9,10,[13][14][15] and prior experience is needed as seen from the limits given by the client, structural engineer needs resources, transportation considerations [4,6,9,[11][12][13][14].…”

“…Whereas in terms of field conditions, there is a level of disturbance permitted, the presence of hazardous materials, environmental risks and the location of the structure [2,4,8,9,[11][12][13][14]. In addition, there are costs that must be safe and financially feasible [6,9,10,[13][14][15] and prior experience is needed as seen from the limits given by the client, structural engineer needs resources, transportation considerations [4,6,9,[11][12][13][14]. Meanwhile, in term of time, demolition in general must be conducted as quickly as possible [6,8,9,10,13,15], and the value of the materials to be recycled will be higher and better [6,9,10,14,15] The choice of demolition method is very important because it will have a serious impact and safety, recycle of materials and components and costs.…”