Are demolition jobs dangerous?

While demolition jobs are some of the most dangerous jobs in construction, the risk can be mitigated. The risk often comes from the unpredictability of the job. There are many variables to factor in when tearing down a building. While falling debris from the explosion is a danger, injuries are actually more common when tearing apart buildings by hand or while gutting a building in preparation for demolition. By taking safety precautions, such as wearing all of your personal protective equipment on the job site and calculating for worst-case scenarios, you can limit the risks to you and your coworkers.