Demolition SOP

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Demolition is one of the highest-risk construction activities in Australia, explicitly listed under WHS Regulations s.291 as high-risk construction work. A SWMS is mandatory for all demolition operations.

Our demolition SWMS pack is our most comprehensive with 15 documents covering residential demolition, commercial structural demolition, asbestos removal, hazardous materials handling, excavation, plant operations, and environmental controls. Each document addresses the severe hazards inherent in demolition including structural collapse, asbestos fibre exposure, falling debris, underground service strikes, and dust and noise exposure.

Key Hazards Covered

Structural collapse during demolition
Asbestos fibre exposure and contamination
Falling debris and materials
Underground service strikes (gas, electrical, water)
Dust, noise, and vibration exposure
Plant and heavy machinery operations
Hazardous materials (lead paint, PCBs, chemicals)

Relevant Australian Standards

AS 2601 Demolition of structures
AS/NZS 2161 Occupational protective gloves
AS/NZS 1715 Respiratory protective devices
AS 2436 Guide to noise and vibration control

Individual Documents — $33.95 each

	Document	Price
	SOP — Residential Demolition (Full Structure) What's inside this document 5 work steps 4 pre-use checks 7 equipment items listed 7 PPE items specified 4 AS/NZS standards cited Worker sign-off section 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	$33.95
	SOP — Residential Demolition (Partial/Strip-Out) What's inside this document 5 work steps 4 pre-use checks 7 equipment items listed 6 PPE items specified 4 AS/NZS standards cited Worker sign-off section 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	$33.95
	SOP — Commercial Demolition (Full Structure) What's inside this document 5 work steps 4 pre-use checks 7 equipment items listed 7 PPE items specified 4 AS/NZS standards cited Worker sign-off section 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)	$33.95
	SOP — Commercial Demolition (Internal Strip-Out) What's inside this document 5 work steps 4 pre-use checks 8 equipment items listed 7 PPE items specified 4 AS/NZS standards cited Worker sign-off section 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	$33.95
	SOP — Asbestos Removal (Friable — Class A) What's inside this document 5 work steps 4 pre-use checks 8 equipment items listed 5 PPE items specified 5 AS/NZS standards cited Worker sign-off section 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	$33.95
	SOP — Asbestos Removal (Non-Friable — Class B) What's inside this document 5 work steps 4 pre-use checks 7 equipment items listed 5 PPE items specified 4 AS/NZS standards cited Worker sign-off section 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	$33.95
	SOP — Concrete Cutting and Core Drilling What's inside this document 5 work steps 4 pre-use checks 7 equipment items listed 6 PPE items specified 4 AS/NZS standards cited Worker sign-off section 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	$33.95
	SOP — Excavation and Earthworks What's inside this document 5 work steps 4 pre-use checks 8 equipment items listed 5 PPE items specified 3 AS/NZS standards cited Worker sign-off section 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	$33.95
	SOP — Hazardous Material Removal (Non-Asbestos) What's inside this document 5 work steps 4 pre-use checks 7 equipment items listed 5 PPE items specified 4 AS/NZS standards cited Worker sign-off section 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	$33.95
	SOP — Working Near Underground Services What's inside this document 4 work steps 4 pre-use checks 7 equipment items listed 5 PPE items specified 3 AS/NZS standards cited Worker sign-off section 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	$33.95
	SOP — Working Near Overhead Services What's inside this document 4 work steps 4 pre-use checks 5 equipment items listed 4 PPE items specified 3 AS/NZS standards cited Worker sign-off section 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	$33.95
	SOP — Structural Steel Demolition What's inside this document 5 work steps 4 pre-use checks 7 equipment items listed 7 PPE items specified 4 AS/NZS standards cited Worker sign-off section 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	$33.95
	SOP — Load-Bearing Wall Removal What's inside this document 5 work steps 4 pre-use checks 7 equipment items listed 6 PPE items specified 4 AS/NZS standards cited Worker sign-off section 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	$33.95
	SOP — Swimming Pool Demolition What's inside this document 5 work steps 4 pre-use checks 7 equipment items listed 6 PPE items specified 3 AS/NZS standards cited Worker sign-off section 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	$33.95
	SOP — Tree and Vegetation Removal (Site Clearing) What's inside this document 4 work steps 4 pre-use checks 7 equipment items listed 6 PPE items specified 4 AS/NZS standards cited Worker sign-off section 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	$33.95

Demolition SOP — Common Questions

What is the difference between a SOP and a SWMS?

A SOP provides step-by-step instructions for completing a task safely. A SWMS is a legal document specifically for high-risk construction work that focuses on hazard identification and risk control. SOPs are broader and apply to all tasks, not just HRCW.

Why do I need SOPs if I have SWMS?

SWMS only cover high-risk construction work. SOPs cover all tasks, including routine operations, equipment use, and procedures that don't qualify as HRCW but still need standardised safe practices.

Are your SOPs trade-specific?

Yes. Each SOP is written for specific trade activities, with relevant safety controls, PPE requirements, and references to applicable Australian Standards.

Last updated: March 2026

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