Demolition Toolbox Talk

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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 — $20.95 each

	Document	Price
	Toolbox Talk — Residential Demolition (Full Structure) What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 5 discussion questions 7 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 142 (demolition licensing) WHS Reg 2011, Reg 143 (demolition notification) WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(c) - Demolition of a load-bearing or structural element 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)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Residential Demolition (Partial/Strip-Out) What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 4 discussion questions 6 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 142 (demolition licensing) WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(c) - Demolition of a load-bearing or structural element 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)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Commercial Demolition (Full Structure) What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 5 discussion questions 7 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 142 (demolition licensing) WHS Reg 2011, Reg 143 (demolition notification) WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(c) - Demolition of a load-bearing or structural element 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)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Commercial Demolition (Internal Strip-Out) What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 5 discussion questions 7 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 142 (demolition licensing) WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291 - Meaning of high risk construction work 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)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Asbestos Removal (Friable — Class A) What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 2 discussion questions 5 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Chapter 8 (Asbestos) — Class A asbestos removal licence required for friable asbestos WHS Reg 2011, Chapter 8 (Asbestos) — asbestos removal control plan required for licensed removal work WHS Reg 2011, Chapter 8 (Asbestos) — air monitoring required for Class A friable asbestos removal 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)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Asbestos Removal (Non-Friable — Class B) What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 3 discussion questions 5 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Chapter 8 (Asbestos) — Class B asbestos removal licence required for non-friable asbestos WHS Reg 2011, Chapter 8 (Asbestos) — asbestos removal control plan required for licensed removal work WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(d) - Disturbance of asbestos (high risk construction work) 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)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Concrete Cutting and Core Drilling What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 5 discussion questions 6 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register 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)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Excavation and Earthworks What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 4 discussion questions 5 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 306 (excavation) WHS Reg 2011, Reg 305 (ground conditions) WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(g) - Excavation of a shaft or trench deeper than 1.5 metres, or a tunnel 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)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Hazardous Material Removal (Non-Asbestos) What's inside this document 5 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 3 discussion questions 5 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register 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)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Working Near Underground Services What's inside this document 5 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 3 discussion questions 5 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 306 (excavation) WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(g) - Excavation of a shaft or trench deeper than 1.5 metres, or a tunnel 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)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Working Near Overhead Services What's inside this document 4 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 4 key talking points 3 discussion questions 4 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 166 (overhead lines) WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(k) - Work on or near energised electrical installations or services 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)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Structural Steel Demolition What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 3 discussion questions 7 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register 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)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Load-Bearing Wall Removal What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 5 discussion questions 6 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 142 (demolition licensing) WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(c) - Demolition of a load-bearing or structural element 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)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Swimming Pool Demolition What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 4 discussion questions 6 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register 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)	$20.95
	Toolbox Talk — Tree and Vegetation Removal (Site Clearing) What's inside this document 6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 4 discussion questions 6 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register 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)	$20.95

Demolition Toolbox Talk — Common Questions

How often should toolbox talks be held?

Most WHS guidelines recommend weekly toolbox talks, or before any new high-risk activity begins. Regular talks demonstrate ongoing safety consultation with workers.

What topics do your toolbox talks cover?

Each toolbox talk covers trade-specific hazards, safe work procedures, PPE requirements, and emergency protocols relevant to that trade's activities.

Do toolbox talks include an attendance register?

Yes. Every Toolbox Talk document includes an attendance register for worker sign-off, providing evidence of WHS consultation.

Are toolbox talks a legal requirement?

While not explicitly mandated by name, WHS legislation requires PCBUs to consult with workers on safety matters. Documented toolbox talks are the most common way to demonstrate this consultation.

Last updated: March 2026

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