Understand how demolition work is surveyed, planned and controlled, including structural stability, asbestos and other hazardous materials, service isolation, dust, exclusion zones and plant.
The Demolition Safety Awareness course in Doha, Qatar explains why demolition and strip-out work demands more planning than new construction. Structures may be weakened, drawings may be missing, and hidden services or hazardous materials can be uncovered at any stage. Uncontrolled or premature collapse, falls through openings, flying debris and dust are serious risks for workers and the public. The course shows how a demolition survey, a method statement and engineering input come together to control them.
Learners study case studies of partial collapse and debris incidents, review demolition sequences and discuss the roles of the demolition contractor, structural engineer and client. Asbestos is explained as a legacy material that must be identified and removed by specialists before demolition. Service isolation, silica dust suppression, noise and vibration, high-reach machines, exclusion zones and protection of neighbors are covered. Organizations can book the course as an in-house program for refurbishment, demolition and redevelopment teams.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Explain why demolition requires a pre-demolition survey and detailed method statement
Recognize structural stability risks and the danger of premature collapse
Describe asbestos and other hazardous materials as legacy risks needing specialist removal
Confirm isolation of electricity, gas, water and other services before work
Apply exclusion zones and controls for debris, dust, noise and vibration
Identify hazards of demolition plant and manual strip-out work
This course is designed for people who plan, supervise or work on demolition, strip-out and refurbishment projects.
Demolition and strip-out workers
Site supervisors and project engineers
Refurbishment and fit-out contractors
HSE officers on redevelopment projects
Client representatives and project managers
Premature and uncontrolled collapse
Falls through openings, edges and fragile floors
Falling debris and flying fragments
Hidden services and stored energy
Pre-demolition structural and hazardous material surveys
Method statements and demolition sequence
Role of the structural engineer and temporary propping
Service isolation and disconnection certificates
Asbestos as a legacy material and specialist removal
Silica dust from concrete and masonry
Lead paint, contaminated land and chemical residues
Waste segregation and the waste hierarchy
Manual, mechanical and high-reach demolition
Attachments such as breakers, crushers and shears
Operator protection and machine stability
Exclusion zones and protecting the public
Dust suppression with water and screening
Noise and vibration management for neighbors
Monitoring structures during demolition
Emergency planning for partial collapse
As Qatar's cities evolve, older buildings and industrial facilities are refurbished, stripped out or demolished to make way for new development and infrastructure. These projects often sit beside occupied buildings, busy roads and live services. Some older structures may contain legacy materials such as asbestos. Qatar's Ministry of Labour expects contractors to control serious risks, and informed demolition planning protects workers, neighbors and the public.
Join a scheduled class at our training center in Doha or attend live online. For organizations, the course can run as an in-house program at your premises or online, tailored to your sector, examples and schedule.
It is a demolition safety awareness course in Doha, Qatar covering demolition hazards, surveys, method statements, structural stability, asbestos and other hazardous materials, service isolation, demolition plant, exclusion zones and dust control.
It suits demolition and strip-out workers, refurbishment contractors, site supervisors, project engineers, HSE officers, project managers and client representatives involved in redevelopment work. It also helps anyone who coordinates neighbors, services or permits.
No. The course explains asbestos as a legacy hazard so that workers can recognize the need for a survey and stop work if suspect material is found. Asbestos removal must only be carried out by trained, authorized specialists. The course is non-accredited awareness training.
Yes. It can be delivered at your premises or online and tailored to your sector, using your demolition procedures, project examples and schedule. Contact Leaders Training Center to plan an in-house program.
Tell us a little about yourself and an advisor will contact you about batch timings, fees and eligibility. No obligation.
Sat–Thu: 09:00–22:00Fri: 08:00–22:00
Recognize the main hazards on a construction site, follow site rules and safe systems of work, and know how to report unsafe conditions and respond to emergencies from your first day.
Plan work at height using the avoid, prevent, mitigate approach, choose suitable access equipment, inspect and wear a fall arrest harness correctly, and understand rescue planning.
Check that a scaffold is tagged and fit for use, recognize missing guardrails, boards and ties, use scaffolds and mobile towers safely, and report defects without altering the structure.
Recognize confined spaces and their specific hazards, understand atmospheric testing for oxygen, flammables and toxics, and follow entry permits, standby duties and rescue arrangements.
