This case study looks at CERA's offsite health and safety responsibilities. It discusses the risks of working inside and around earthquake-damaged buildings and demolishing residential red zone properties. It also identifies key lessons from CERA's health and safety programme.
Formed in late March 2011, the Operations team managed the structural demolition work in the central business district red zone, residential red zone and Port Hills red zone. Identifying unstable buildings and hazards was prioritised so the recovery of these areas could begin. Whilst being responsible for management, security and reduction of all red zone cordons in the city, the team also oversaw land clearance and disposal of debris and hazardous material.