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clearly marked and rendered safe by a competent person (for example electrical engineer) or, where necessary, the local electrical supply authority.
More detailed guidance on managing risks associated with electricity is available in the Code
of Practice: Managing electrical risks at the workplace.

4.9 Fire prevention
Where required, adequate fire prevention equipment should be provided and maintained at all times during the demolition of a structure. Access to the fire protection service including any booster fitting, should also be maintained.
If a sprinkler system is installed in a structure to be demolished, it should be maintained in an operable condition at each storey, so far as is reasonably practicable. Portable fire-extinguishers should be kept in working areas at all times and maintained in an operable condition.

Fire hazards from welding and cutting
Welding and cutting operations present a severe fire hazard unless precautions are taken.
In areas where the floor, walls or ground cover are combustible, the area should be protected by spraying the area with water, spreading damp sand, laying fireproof blankets or other suitable means of protection.
In cases where a serious fire might quickly develop, a fire spotter should be assigned to the area. Fire extinguishing equipment should be readily available, and all workers trained in its use.
Where possible, flammable and combustible material should be removed from the work area and should not be allowed to accumulate to the extent that it can become a fire hazard.
Further guidance on welding is available in the Code of Practice: Welding processes and in
AS 1674: Safety in welding and allied processes - Fire precautions.

4.10 Information, training, instruction and supervision

Section 19:  A person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the provision of any information, instruction, training and supervision that is necessary to protect all persons from risks to their health and safety arising from work carried out.

Regulation 39:  A person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that information, training and instruction provided to a worker is suitable and adequate having regard to:

    * the nature of the work carried out by the worker
    * the nature of the risks associated with the work at the time of the information, training and instruction, and
    * the control measures implemented.

The training provided must be readily understandable by any person to whom it is provided.

Regulation 317:  A person conducting a business or undertaking must not direct or allow a worker to carry out construction work unless the worker has successfully completed general construction induction training.

Training specific to the demolition work and to the site should also be provided to workers by
a competent person. A competent person