Residential Demolition (Full Structure) — Safe Work Method Statement Safe work procedures for the complete demolition of residential buildings including pre-demolition hazard surveys, service disconnection, structural demolition sequence, material sorting, and site remediation per AS 2601.
What's inside this document
5 work steps
8 hazards identified
8 control measures
5×5 risk matrix
Worker sign-off section
Legislation Referenced
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 142 (demolition licensing)
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 143 (demolition notification)
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(d) (SWMS high risk)
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Hard hat (AS/NZS 1801)
Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1)
P2 respirator (AS/NZS 1716)
High-visibility vest (AS/NZS 4602.1)
Safety footwear (steel cap) (AS/NZS 2210.3)
Cut-resistant gloves (AS/NZS 2161.3)
Hearing protection (AS/NZS 1270)
Australian Standards Referenced
AS 2601 — The demolition of structures
Safe Work Australia Code of Practice — Demolition work
Safe Work Australia Code of Practice — How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace
AS/NZS 1801 — Occupational protective helmets
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Residential Demolition (Partial/Strip-Out) — Safe Work Method Statement Safe work procedures for partial demolition and internal strip-out of residential buildings including kitchen and bathroom removal, wall removal, and selective structural modification while maintaining building stability.
What's inside this document
5 work steps
6 hazards identified
6 control measures
5×5 risk matrix
Worker sign-off section
Legislation Referenced
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 142 (demolition licensing)
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(d) (SWMS high risk)
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Hard hat (AS/NZS 1801)
Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1)
P2 respirator (AS/NZS 1716)
Safety footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3)
Cut-resistant gloves (AS/NZS 2161.3)
Hearing protection (AS/NZS 1270)
Australian Standards Referenced
AS 2601 — The demolition of structures
Safe Work Australia Code of Practice — Demolition work
AS/NZS 3000 — Wiring Rules
Safe Work Australia Code of Practice — How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace
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Commercial Demolition (Full Structure) — Safe Work Method Statement Safe work procedures for the complete demolition of commercial, industrial, and multi-storey buildings including structural assessment, hazmat removal, mechanical demolition, and waste management per AS 2601.
What's inside this document
5 work steps
6 hazards identified
6 control measures
5×5 risk matrix
Worker sign-off section
Legislation Referenced
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 142 (demolition licensing)
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 143 (demolition notification)
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(d) (SWMS high risk)
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Hard hat (AS/NZS 1801)
Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1)
P2 respirator (minimum) (AS/NZS 1716)
High-visibility vest (AS/NZS 4602.1)
Safety footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3)
Hearing protection (AS/NZS 1270)
Cut-resistant gloves (AS/NZS 2161.3)
Australian Standards Referenced
AS 2601 — The demolition of structures
Safe Work Australia Code of Practice — Demolition work
Safe Work Australia Code of Practice — How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace
NEPM — National Environment Protection Measure (Assessment of Site Contamination)
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Commercial Demolition (Internal Strip-Out) — Safe Work Method Statement Safe work procedures for internal strip-out and fitout demolition in commercial buildings including removal of partitions, ceilings, floor coverings, mechanical services, and fitout elements while maintaining building structure.
What's inside this document
5 work steps
6 hazards identified
6 control measures
5×5 risk matrix
Worker sign-off section
Legislation Referenced
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 142 (demolition licensing)
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(d) (SWMS high risk)
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Hard hat (AS/NZS 1801)
Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1)
P2 respirator (AS/NZS 1716)
Safety footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3)
Cut-resistant gloves (AS/NZS 2161.3)
High-visibility vest (AS/NZS 4602.1)
Hearing protection (AS/NZS 1270)
Australian Standards Referenced
AS 2601 — The demolition of structures
Safe Work Australia Code of Practice — Demolition work
AS/NZS 3000 — Wiring Rules
Safe Work Australia Code of Practice — How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace
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Asbestos Removal (Friable — Class A) — Safe Work Method Statement Safe work procedures for the removal of friable asbestos-containing materials requiring a Class A asbestos removal licence, including enclosure construction, negative pressure, air monitoring, decontamination, and waste disposal.
What's inside this document
5 work steps
6 hazards identified
6 control measures
5×5 risk matrix
Worker sign-off section
Legislation Referenced
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 458 (Class A licence required)
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 466 (removal control plan)
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 472 (air monitoring)
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Full-face P3 powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) (AS/NZS 1716)
Type 5 disposable coveralls (taped at wrists/ankles) (Category III Type 5/6)
Boot covers (disposable) (N/A)
Inner and outer nitrile gloves (AS/NZS 2161.1)
Safety footwear (dedicated to asbestos work) (AS/NZS 2210.3)
Australian Standards Referenced
Safe Work Australia Code of Practice — How to safely remove asbestos
Safe Work Australia Code of Practice — How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace
NOHSC:3003 — Guidance Note on the Membrane Filter Method for Estimating Airborne Asbestos Fibres
AS/NZS 1716 — Respiratory protective devices
AS/NZS 1715 — Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment
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Asbestos Removal (Non-Friable — Class B) — Safe Work Method Statement Safe work procedures for the removal of non-friable (bonded) asbestos-containing materials requiring a Class B asbestos removal licence, including asbestos cement sheeting, vinyl tiles, and other bonded ACM products.
What's inside this document
5 work steps
6 hazards identified
6 control measures
5×5 risk matrix
Worker sign-off section
Legislation Referenced
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 460 (Class B licence required)
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 466 (removal control plan)
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(f) (SWMS high risk)
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Half-face P2 respirator (AS/NZS 1716)
Disposable coveralls (Category III Type 5/6)
Nitrile gloves (inner) (AS/NZS 2161.1)
Safety footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3)
Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1)
Australian Standards Referenced
Safe Work Australia Code of Practice — How to safely remove asbestos
Safe Work Australia Code of Practice — How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace
AS/NZS 1716 — Respiratory protective devices
AS/NZS 1715 — Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment
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Concrete Cutting and Core Drilling — Safe Work Method Statement Safe work procedures for concrete cutting using wall saws, floor saws, wire saws, and core drilling, including dust and slurry management, structural considerations, and service location.
What's inside this document
5 work steps
7 hazards identified
7 control measures
5×5 risk matrix
Worker sign-off section
Legislation Referenced
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 36 (duty to identify hazards)
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 49 (airborne contaminants)
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 39 (noise exposure)
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Hard hat (AS/NZS 1801)
Safety glasses or face shield (AS/NZS 1337.1)
Hearing protection (Class 5) (AS/NZS 1270)
P2 respirator (AS/NZS 1716)
Safety footwear (non-slip) (AS/NZS 2210.3)
Cut-resistant gloves (AS/NZS 2161.3)
Australian Standards Referenced
AS 2601 — The demolition of structures
AS/NZS 1716 — Respiratory protective devices
AS/NZS 1270 — Acoustics – Hearing protectors
Safe Work Australia Workplace Exposure Standard for Respirable Crystalline Silica
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Excavation and Earthworks — Safe Work Method Statement Safe work procedures for excavation and earthworks including trenching, bulk excavation, benching, shoring, and working near underground services on construction and demolition sites.
What's inside this document
5 work steps
6 hazards identified
6 control measures
5×5 risk matrix
Worker sign-off section
Legislation Referenced
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 306 (excavation)
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 305 (ground conditions)
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(c) (SWMS high risk)
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Hard hat (AS/NZS 1801)
High-visibility vest (AS/NZS 4602.1)
Safety footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3)
Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1)
Hearing protection (AS/NZS 1270)
Australian Standards Referenced
Safe Work Australia Code of Practice — Excavation work
AS 2601 — The demolition of structures
AS/NZS 4602.1 — High visibility safety garments
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Hazardous Material Removal (Non-Asbestos) — Safe Work Method Statement Safe work procedures for the identification and removal of non-asbestos hazardous materials including lead paint, PCB-containing materials, synthetic mineral fibres, and contaminated building materials during demolition.
What's inside this document
5 work steps
5 hazards identified
5 control measures
5×5 risk matrix
Worker sign-off section
Legislation Referenced
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 351 (hazardous chemicals)
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 36 (duty to identify hazards)
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Half-face respirator with P2/A1 cartridge (AS/NZS 1716)
Disposable coveralls (Category III Type 5/6)
Nitrile chemical-resistant gloves (AS/NZS 2161.10)
Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1)
Safety footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3)
Australian Standards Referenced
AS 4361.2 — Guide to hazardous paint management – Lead paint in residential, public and commercial buildings
AS/NZS 1716 — Respiratory protective devices
AS/NZS 1715 — Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment
Safe Work Australia Code of Practice — Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace
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Working Near Underground Services — Safe Work Method Statement Safe work procedures for excavation and ground penetration activities near underground services including electrical cables, gas mains, water pipes, and telecommunications infrastructure.
What's inside this document
4 work steps
5 hazards identified
5 control measures
5×5 risk matrix
Worker sign-off section
Legislation Referenced
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 306 (excavation)
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(c) (SWMS high risk)
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Hard hat (AS/NZS 1801)
High-visibility vest (AS/NZS 4602.1)
Safety footwear (rubber-soled) (AS/NZS 2210.3)
Insulated gloves (near electrical services) (AS/NZS 2225)
Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1)
Australian Standards Referenced
Safe Work Australia Code of Practice — Excavation work
Dial Before You Dig guidelines
AS/NZS 2225 — Insulating gloves for electrical purposes
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Working Near Overhead Services — Safe Work Method Statement Safe work procedures for demolition and construction activities near overhead power lines and telecommunications cables, including safe approach distances and plant restrictions.
What's inside this document
4 work steps
4 hazards identified
4 control measures
5×5 risk matrix
Worker sign-off section
Legislation Referenced
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 166 (overhead lines)
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(h) (SWMS high risk)
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Hard hat (AS/NZS 1801)
High-visibility vest (AS/NZS 4602.1)
Safety footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3)
Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1)
Australian Standards Referenced
AS/NZS 4836 — Safe working on or near low-voltage electrical installations and equipment
Safe Work Australia Code of Practice — Managing electrical risks in the workplace
Electricity Supply Authority safe approach distance tables
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Structural Steel Demolition — Safe Work Method Statement Safe work procedures for the demolition and removal of structural steel elements including beams, columns, portal frames, and roof trusses, using oxy-fuel cutting, mechanical shears, and crane-assisted removal.
What's inside this document
5 work steps
6 hazards identified
6 control measures
5×5 risk matrix
Worker sign-off section
Legislation Referenced
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 142 (demolition licensing)
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 78 (falls)
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291 (SWMS for high risk)
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Hard hat (AS/NZS 1801)
Full body harness (height work) (AS/NZS 1891.1)
Welding goggles (AS/NZS 1338.1)
Half-face respirator with P2/A1 cartridge (AS/NZS 1716)
Leather gloves and apron (cutting) (AS/NZS 2161.3)
Safety footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3)
High-visibility vest (AS/NZS 4602.1)
Australian Standards Referenced
AS 2601 — The demolition of structures
Safe Work Australia Code of Practice — Demolition work
AS/NZS 1891.1 — Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices
AS/NZS 1338.1 — Filters for eye protectors – Filters for welding and related operations
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Load-Bearing Wall Removal — Safe Work Method Statement Safe work procedures for the removal of load-bearing walls in residential and commercial buildings, including temporary propping, steel beam installation, and structural certification.
What's inside this document
5 work steps
6 hazards identified
6 control measures
5×5 risk matrix
Worker sign-off section
Legislation Referenced
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 142 (demolition licensing)
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(d) (SWMS high risk)
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Hard hat (AS/NZS 1801)
Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1)
P2 respirator (AS/NZS 1716)
Safety footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3)
Insulated gloves (for service relocation) (AS/NZS 2225)
Hearing protection (AS/NZS 1270)
Australian Standards Referenced
AS 2601 — The demolition of structures
AS 4100 — Steel structures
AS 1684 — Residential timber-framed construction
Safe Work Australia Code of Practice — Demolition work
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Swimming Pool Demolition — Safe Work Method Statement Safe work procedures for the demolition of in-ground swimming pools including concrete, fibreglass, and vinyl-lined pools, encompassing dewatering, structural demolition, backfilling, and compaction.
What's inside this document
5 work steps
7 hazards identified
7 control measures
5×5 risk matrix
Worker sign-off section
Legislation Referenced
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 142 (demolition licensing)
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 306 (excavation)
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291 (SWMS for high risk)
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Hard hat (AS/NZS 1801)
Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1)
Hearing protection (Class 5) (AS/NZS 1270)
High-visibility vest (AS/NZS 4602.1)
Safety footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3)
P2 respirator (dust) (AS/NZS 1716)
Australian Standards Referenced
AS 2601 — The demolition of structures
Safe Work Australia Code of Practice — Demolition work
Safe Work Australia Code of Practice — Excavation work
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Tree and Vegetation Removal (Site Clearing) — Safe Work Method Statement Safe work procedures for tree felling, vegetation clearing, and stump removal as part of construction site preparation, including chainsaw operation, mulching, and root grubbing.
What's inside this document
4 work steps
6 hazards identified
6 control measures
5×5 risk matrix
Worker sign-off section
Legislation Referenced
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 36 (duty to identify hazards)
WHS Reg 2011, Reg 39 (noise exposure)
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Hard hat with face shield (AS/NZS 1801)
Chainsaw chaps (AS/NZS 4453.3)
Hearing protection (Class 5) (AS/NZS 1270)
Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1)
Safety footwear with cut protection (AS/NZS 2210.3)
High-visibility vest (AS/NZS 4602.1)
Australian Standards Referenced
AS/NZS 4453.3 — Protective clothing for users of hand-held chainsaws
AS/NZS 1270 — Acoustics – Hearing protectors
AS/NZS 1801 — Occupational protective helmets
Safe Work Australia Code of Practice — Managing the risk of falls at workplaces
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