This Asbestos Removal SWMS (Safe Work Method Statement) is pre-filled for asbestos removal work, including notifiable removal, public protection, air monitoring and clearance of the controlled work area. It covers 13 activities, from planning the job to decontaminating reusable tools and emergency response, with the hazards, control measures and risk ratings before and after controls for each. It's written by WHS specialists, aligned to Australian WHS legislation, and fully editable in Microsoft Word.
Who it's for
Licensed asbestos removal contractors
Demolition contractors who strip out older buildings
Builders and renovators managing asbestos removal on refurbishment jobs
Remediation and hazardous materials contractors
Use it to
Hand clients and principal contractors the SWMS they ask for
Apply for tenders and new jobs with your safety paperwork ready
Get through prequalification with Avetta, Cm3 and other contractor portals
Induct new workers and run toolbox talks on the task
What this SWMS covers
Planning the job and confirming workers are trained and licensed
Notifying the regulator before notifiable asbestos removal work
Public protection to keep visitors and untrained workers out of the area
Site-specific risk assessment and induction, including communication, emergencies and strong winds
Removing asbestos while controlling dust and respiratory risk
Using the correct asbestos vacuum cleaners
Decontaminating the work area after removal
Air monitoring and exposure assessment during removal
Personal decontamination before leaving the work area
Clearance of the controlled work area
Waste disposal and decontamination of reusable tools and equipment
Emergency response to exposure, contamination, fire, medical emergency or equipment failure
What's included
Hazards and control measures for 13 work activities
Risk ratings before and after controls, with a 5x5 risk matrix and the hierarchy of controls
PPE requirements checklist and high risk construction work checklist
Plant and equipment list, including respiratory protective equipment, disposable overalls, and plastic bags and ties
Maintenance checks for HEPA vacuums, enclosures, respirators and water spray systems
Qualifications and training, including an asbestos removal licence where required
Site specific hazards section for anything unique to your job
Worker sign-off sheet and worker consultation record
Why use this template
Saves hours compared with writing a SWMS from a blank page
Covers the most common hazards and control measures for this work, ready to use out of the box
Fully editable, so you can add, remove or change anything to suit your site and how your team works
Helps your business stay compliant, with risk ratings, worker sign-off and consultation records already set up
How it works
Buy online and download straight away. You'll also get an email with your link.
Add your logo, ABN, project and site details.
Check it suits your site and task, edit anything you need to, and consult your workers before you finalise it.
Brief your team and collect signatures.
Common questions
Do I need a SWMS for asbestos removal?
Yes. Construction work that is likely to involve disturbing asbestos is high risk construction work, so a SWMS is legally required. Asbestos removal also has its own licensing and notification rules under the WHS Regulations, and this SWMS includes steps for checking licences and notifying the regulator.
Does it include air monitoring and clearance?
Yes. It covers air monitoring and exposure assessment during removal, and clearance of the controlled work area once the job is finished.
Can I change it?
Yes. It's a Microsoft Word file, so you can add, remove or change any hazard, control or rating, and add your own logo and details.
Does it suit my state?
Yes. It's written to the model WHS laws and suits all states and territories, including Victoria under the OHS Act and Regulations.
What if it doesn't suit my work?
You're covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee if it isn't fit for purpose.
