Rigging, Dismantlement & Demolition of Water Tower and Pipe Bridge

Universal Wrecking was recently hired to perform the rigging, dismantlement and demolition of a 185' Water Tower and associated Pipe Bridge spanning across an active street at a former manufacturing facility in New Jersey.

Due to the location and close proximity of the water tower to live power lines and existing site structures it was decided that the water tower would be dismantled in sections utilizing two cranes.

Universal Wrecking utilized a 550T Hydraulic Crane to perform the picks of each section and a 165T crane to hoist workers in a certified man basket over 185' in the air in order to perform rigging and dismantling services.

Prior to the project starting the following activities were performed:

* A detailed safety and execution plan was developed for the safe rigging and dismantlement of the water tower and supporting structures, so as not to disturb the power lines or roadway adjacent to the project site. The plan also outlined where temporary barricades and other protection were to be located and placed to prevent injury to people and damage to adjacent buildings and facilities to remain.

* The pre-demolition conference was performed at the project site to discuss and coordinate the procedure of dismantling the water tower, safety, schedule and the placement of temporary protection.

* Required permits necessary to perform the work were obtained.

The tank and pipe bridge were dismantled following the approved rigging plan and utilizing torches to cut the steel sections. Once lowered to the ground, a Hydraulic Excavator equipped with a shear processed the scrap steel. After the scrap steel was processed, a Hydraulic Excavator equipped with a grapple, loaded trucks that transported the steel to a pre-determined recycling facility.

The project was completed safely, on schedule and without incident.

If you have a question about one of our services or are looking for a quote on a new job, please do not hesitate to contact us via email: estimate@universalwrecking.com

About Us:

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

Job Safety Analysis

The purpose of a  Job safety Analysis (JSA) is to identify how a work task will be performed and to ensure that all actions necessary are taken to perform the task safely and to prevent injury. The JSA will list the sequence of the job tasks, list the potential hazards associated with each task and finally provide the recommended action to minimize the risk of potential hazards.

The JSA should be prepared by the foreman overseeing the work to be performed. The task will be evaluated and potential hazards will be reviewed. The typical format of a JSA is as follows:

Project :                                               Date:   
Contractor:                                         Project No:       
Prepared By:                                      Reviewed By:  

The next step will be to describe the task to be performed. After describing the task the foreman will list what PPE is required. Example of a list of required PPE is as follows:

Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
Hard Hat
Safety Glasses
Safety Shoes
Gloves
Hearing Protection
Respirator (indicate type)
Safety Harness (indicate type)
Face Shied (indicate type)
Other (indicate)

If needed additional comments can be made below the listed PPE explaining any special requirements or specific type of model that must be utilized.

In most facilities work permits are required to be obtained from the customer. Examples of permits to be obtained are Hot Work, Confined Space, Excavation, Critical Lift and General Work Permits. The permit required for the work task will be noted and listed on the JSA.

After the JSA is complete a meeting will be held with all workers to discuss. After the meeting the employees will sign and date confirming that they have reviewed and understand their responsibilities to perform the work in a safe manner as per the procedures listed in the JSA.

About Us:

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