Demolition Equipment Maintenance

The maintenance of equipment provided by a demolition contractor is a key component to a successful project. Due to the nature of demolition work, equipment needs to be inspected daily and the necessary maintenance needs to be performed accordingly. In order to keep equipment running efficiently, and to be productive, weekly and monthly maintenance and inspections are also required.

Universal Wrecking employs highly skilled and experienced operators / mechanics that are trained to perform the required inspections on a variety of equipment. On an average day, operators will inspect the exterior and interior parts of a machine, check fluids and apply grease where needed.

Their fleet of mechanics have fully equipped trucks that enable them to be dispatched quickly and make most repairs on site. Mechanics keep extensive logs of maintenance work performed on equipment and are trained to identify any potential future issues that could develop. The advantage of being proactive in identifying potential issues allows time for obtaining required parts, and getting pricing from various suppliers to get the most cost effective options and reduce idle time.

Demolition projects require numerous machines to work in sync to allow for schedules and budgets to be met. If a single machine stops operating due to a breakdown, a project could experience significant production losses and result in increased costs from down time or inefficiencies.

Below is a list of the most common inspections that are performed on a weekly / monthly basis pending equipment usage:

Boom and stick excessive wear or damage
Excessive wear, damage or leaks on hydraulic cylinders
Checking underneath of machine for final drive leaks
Overall undercarriage packing / debris buildup
Idlers & rollers leaks, damage and wear
Drive sprockets wear, damage and loose bolts
Track assembly tightness
Damage, bent or broken shoes
Swing bearing damage
Loose or missing bolts
Tires excessive wear or damage
Foreign objects
Steps and handholds condition and cleanliness
Overall machine loose of missing nuts & bolts
Loose guards
Cleanliness of engine compartment
Engine oil fluid level
Swing drives fluid level
Engine coolant fluid level
Air filter restriction indicator
Radiator fin blockage and leaks
All hoses inspected for cracks, wear spots and leaks
All belts inspected for tightness, wear and cracks
Overall engine compartment trash or dirt buildup
Leaks on the machine and outside of the cab
Fuel tank fuel level
Hydraulic oil tank fluid level
Fire extinguisher Charge
Windshields wipers & washers
Batteries & hold downs
Falling object guard damage
Seat adjustment
Seat belt & mounting damage, wear and adjustment
Horn, backup alarm, lights proper function
Overall cab interior

Universal Wrecking takes pride in their extensive maintenance program and the performance of all equipment. The program allows UWC to provide their customers with the highest level of quality on all projects.

About Us:

Universal Wrecking is an expert rigging, dismantlement, demolition contractor and scrap metal recycling company that operates throughout the United States. We have the experienced and safety conscientious personnel, demolition and recycling equipment and the technical expertise to handle standard or very technical wrecking projects.

Contact Information:

Universal Wrecking Corp.
170 Double Trouble Road
Bayville, NJ 08721
Phone: (866) 585-3198
Fax: (877)-598-8645
Email: estimate@universalwrecking.com
Web: www.universalwrecking.com

Weekly / Daily Toolbox Talks

The purpose of Weekly / Daily Tool Box Talks is to provide a group forum where discussions can take place for employees regarding specific safety topics on a project site.

Performing Weekly / Daily Tool Box Talks will address workplace concerns and provide recommendations for those concerns, assist in planning for a work task, and will encourage overall safety on a project site.  It provides employees with the opportunity to contribute ideas and make employees aware of specific safety issues.
 
When having a safety talk numerous safety issues can be addressed or discussed, common examples of topics are accident reporting, cold stress, crane safety, demolition safety, heavy equipment operation, fall protection, responsibilities, pinch points, fire extinguishers, first aid, housekeeping, electrical safety, hand & power tools, ladders, manual lifting, weather, scaffolds, rigging safety, motor vehicle safety and general safety.

Weekly/ Daily meetings should not go beyond 15-20 minutes and are most effective in the morning before work is started. When a meeting is held in the mornings it refreshes an employee’s mind set to perform work safely for that day’s task. The meeting would be held by a supervisor on the project and would involve participation by employees in regards to the meeting topics.

Employees will be made aware of the location and time for the meetings beforehand to allow them sufficient time to write down or think of any concerns that they may be present on the site.

After supervisors address workers with the chosen meeting topics, employees are encouraged to add ideas and alternative solutions. Allowing employees to participate and brain storm during meetings, develops and encourages a team characteristic within the crew and is a proactive method for limiting safety issues on a project.

Remember Safety is Everybody’s Job and Begins with Teamwork!

About Us:

Universal Wrecking Corp. is an expert building demolition contractor and scrap metal recycling company that operates throughout the United States. We have the experienced and safety conscientious personnel, demolition and recycling equipment and the technical expertise to handle standard or very technical wrecking projects.

Contact Information:

Universal Wrecking Corp. - Corporate Main Office
170 Double Trouble Road
Bayville, NJ 08721
Phone: (866) 585-3198
Fax: (877)-598-8645
Web: http://www.universalwrecking.com