[Notice] Ceiling Board, Wall Board and Access Panel Removal

1. Supervisor Assignment

• Removal work must be carried out with a supervisor in attendance
• The supervisor shall focus on safety confirmation and surrounding confirmation
• The supervisor shall in principle not focus on performing the work

2. Pre-Work Confirmation

Before starting work, carry out the following:

• Protection of at least 1 m around the area
• Confirmation of protection for fixtures and precision equipment
• No work underneath
• Confirmation of falling-object measures
• Confirmation of step-ladder stability
• Work scope determined

3. Pre-Work Photos

• Full view before removal
• Close-up of existing damage or soiling
• Surrounding condition photos

Existing damage must be recorded.

4. Prohibited During Work

• No work standing on the top step of the step-ladder
• No work in sideways stance
• No removal in forced posture
• No tool handling that may cause dropping
• No leaning removed materials against walls

5. Fall and Damage Prevention

• Hold with both hands in principle when removing
• Large boards: work with two or more persons
• Temporary placement of removed items: place away from work area, in a place with no foot traffic
• Removed materials: lay flat and protect
• Collect screws and hardware; do not place directly on floor

6. Above-Ceiling Confirmation

• Check contact with ducts, wiring, sprinklers
• Check interference with other trades
• If cutting or processing is needed, take dust measures

7. Restoration Confirmation

• Confirm original position and orientation
• Confirm screw tightening
• Confirm looseness
• Confirm cracks or chips
• Confirm access panel open/close

The supervisor shall perform final confirmation after restoration.

8. Post-Work Photos

• Full view after restoration
• Finish confirmation photos

Before-and-after records must be kept.

Detailed Procedures and Methods

Please refer to the following links.

Ceiling, wall board and access panel removal standard (Procedure)

Safety and Quality System Top