Dangerous Buildings Demolition
January 7, 2010 by Michael · Leave a Comment
MJ Finnigan Ltd were called out to respond to an emergency following a fire at two blocks of flats in Manchester. The buildings had a demolition order placed on them by the local council and it was necessary to mobilse as quickly as possible and carry out the demolition to ensure the safety of the local residents as the buildings were at rick of collapse.
One of the buildings was located in close proximity to an occupied dwelling which meant the gable end had to be fully scaffolded and hand demolition techniques employed.
The Demolition of the Soaps Tower, Baker Petrolite
January 7, 2010 by Michael · Leave a Comment
In November 2009 MJ Finnigan completed the demolition of the Soaps Tower Building at Baker Hughes in Kirkby. The project was one of the most technically challenging that we have undertaken to date. Throughout the 8 week project we have to demonstrate a consistent high degree of professionalism in complying the the stringent site safety standards and rules. We had to liaise on a daily basis with the site production staff and senior Baker Hughes personnel.
This was a very high profile project for the company and was carried out under the CDM Regulations. The location of the building due for demolition presented a number of challenges from a health, safety, environmental as well as production point of view. Some of the hazards that were identified and controlled were exposure to asbestos, working at heights, electrical hazards, major fire risk and line of fire.
The demolition was conducted with minimum disruption to the 24 hours a day 7 day a week production activities. The majority of the project was done under hot work permit. This was a great achievement for our team which displayed a cautious approach to site conditions throughout, carrying out the activities in a safe manner in compliance with this top tie COMAH site.
The maintenance manager on site was very complementary saying:- “please convey our thanks to all involved with your company. This is the 2nd time we have used the services of MJ Finnigan Ltd and it is our further intention to use them again.”
