Demolition
- Company doing the work
- [Company]
- Business contact and phone
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- Responsible person (for monitoring SWMS and work)
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- Responsible person's phone
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- Responsible person's signature
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- Date signed
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- Principal Contractor (PC)
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- PC Address
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- PC phone
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- Date SWMS provided to PC
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- Job Site Address
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- Part of a construction project
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Site management plan
If the work is part of a construction project, this SWMS must align with requirements of the Site Management Plan in place for the Construction Project.
High-risk construction work
This work activity involves the following “High-Risk Construction Work” (HRCW - identified in the Job Task column)
- Asbestos
- Gas MainsPressurised gas distribution mains or piping
- Hazardous LinesChemical, fuel or refrigerant lines
- Energised ElectricalEnergised electrical installations or services
- Structural AlterationsStructures or buildings involving structural alterations or repairs that require temporary support to prevent collapse
- Hazardous AtmosphereWork in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere
Planning and Preparation
Planning / Preparation
Liaise with Principal Contractor to identify on-site safety systems and procedures
Establish supervisory and communication arrangements
Principal contractor to confirm emergency response procedures are in place.
Hold points
Hold points identified and signed off before continuing work. (specify the hold points)
Training / Licence
All workers to have a General Construction Induction Card
Relevant workers have relevant certificates of competency, licenses, and training. Specify on the SWMS Sign-off for each worker.
Trained First Aider on site
All workers trained in site-specific emergency and evacuation procedures, SWMS, safe work procedures, and safety data sheets.
Worker duties and responsibilities
Fit condition for work, i.e., no signs of fatigue, alcohol or drugs
Attend all site inductions/briefings
Comply with all site requirements, e.g. PPE, Traffic Management Plans (TMP)
Only carry out work related to the contract
Inspect completed work and report possible safety, environmental and quality matters to the supervisor.
Monitor / Review
All people involved in the task must have this SWMS communicated to them before work commences
SWMS to be reviewed and amended if necessary, in consultation with relevant people after any near miss or incident
If additional site hazards identified, review this SWMS and amend control measures to suit
People, including workers, contractors and sub-contractors, affected by the revisions to this SWMS, must be informed ASAP
Give the principal contractor a copy of the revised SWMS
The site supervisor to monitor works against the controls stated in this SWMS
SWMS must be kept on-site and made available for inspection or review
Keep a record of this SWMS until the job is complete or for two years if involved in a notifiable incident
Regardless of any other factor, the person in control of the workplace must review this SWMS at least annually.
Legislation and codes of practice
None listed.
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Foot Protection
- Hearing Protection
- High Visibility
- Head Protection
- Eye Protection
- Hand Protection
- Protective Clothing
- Breathing Protection
Do not wear rings, watches or jewellery that may become entangled. Long and loose hair must be tied back.
Job steps, hazards and controls
- Work activity
Planning
- Hazard
Lack of planning - potential injury, property damage &/or environmental incident
Before controls4 AcuteControlsLiaise with the building owner and obtain as applicable:
Drawings
Site survey
Plan of services
Structural engineer report
Existing defects
All chemicals, volatile fuels and gases deactivated
Hazardous Materials Registers (asbestos/lead)
Relationship to surrounding properties
Landscape Plan.
Vermin has been removed
Ensure vacant buildings are secure against fire risk.
After controls2 ModerateResponsible- Supervisor
- Hazard
Regulatory breach
Before controls3 HighControlsAll notices, permits and licences are in place before work commencing
Ensure that written notice is given to the regulator at least 5 days before demolition work commences in the following cases
Demolition of a structure, or a part of a structure that is loadbearing and is at least 6 metres in height
Demolition work involving load shifting machinery on a suspended floor
Demolition work involving explosives.
After controls2 ModerateResponsible- Supervisor
- Hazard
Unpermitted work
Before controls4 AcuteControlsEnsure all permits are issued
A “Competent Person must complete the Permit.”
Permit to be signed by all relevant personnel before work commences and displayed in the work area at all times.
After controls2 ModerateResponsible- Supervisor
- Hazard
Exposure to silica dust
Before controls4 AcuteControlsTraining and Information provided to workers on respirable crystalline silica (RCS) should include:
Identification of RCS dust through Material/Safety Datasheet (M/SDS) or labels
Dust exposure prevention strategies
Checking controls are working and using them
When and how to use respiratory protective equipment and what to do if something goes wrong (Including worker respirator fit and check processes).
After controlsNot ratedResponsible- Supervisor
- Hazard
Untrained &/or unlicensed workers
Before controls3 HighControlsAll contractors and their workers must have relevant training and licensing
Liaise with contractors to confirm their SWMS is suitable and available for review
All workers are to work under the applicable contractor SWMS
If a conflict in controls is identified between this SWMS and a contractor SWMS, stop work until the relevant SWMS are amended, and workers informed of changes.
After controls2 ModerateResponsible- Supervisor
IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute
Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls
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