This 22-page Mechanical Demolition Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) provides the typical safety controls and potential hazards associated with performing mechanical demolition works. Designed by Australian WHS experts, this comprehensive template helps ensure you meet your WHS obligations and maintain compliance with current legislation and codes of practice.
 
The template is pre-filled, ready to use, and fully editable in Microsoft Word, making it quick and simple to customise with your company name, logo, and project-specific details. Suitable for all Australian states and territories, it helps you manage risks, protect your workers, and demonstrate compliance during tenders, audits, and day-to-day operations.
 
Who This SWMS Is For
This SWMS is ideal for a wide range of businesses, trades, and industries, including:
Building and construction companies
Demolition contractors
Civil works and structural engineering businesses
Plant and equipment hire companies
Warehousing and logistics operators
Commercial property developers
Industrial maintenance and refurbishment providers
 
What This SWMS Covers
This SWMS covers detailed activities, hazards, and controls specific to mechanical demolition, including:
Planning and preparation - developing a demolition plan, hazard identification, and sequencing based on structural considerations
Notifiable demolition work - procedures for notifying WHS regulators before high-risk demolition tasks
Pre-start checks - plant inspections, equipment maintenance, and safe travel to site
Site access and inductions - mandatory site-specific inductions, toolbox meetings, and PPE compliance
Public protection - installing hoarding, protective walkways, barriers, and exclusion zones
Use of powered mobile plant - safe operation of excavators, cranes, and attachments, including traffic management
Hazardous materials - asbestos identification, safe handling of lead, PCB, silica, and contaminated waste
Working at heights - fall prevention systems, rescue plans, and EWP/scaffolding safety
Safe use of tools and equipment - electrical tagging, RCD testing, vibration controls, and guarding procedures
Dust and silica management - water suppression, H-class vacuum extraction, and respiratory protection
Noise control - exposure monitoring, PPE use, and engineering noise-reduction strategies
Debris management - controlled debris removal, chute systems, bin safety, and exclusion zones
Emergency preparedness - rescue plans, first aid procedures, incident reporting, and evacuation measures
 
What’s Included in Your Template
This SWMS template includes:
Comprehensive risk assessment guidelines and risk rating calculator
Step-by-step safe work procedures
Hazard identification and control measures
PPE requirements
Plant and equipment register
Relevant legislation, regulations, codes, and standards
HRCW selection table (if applicable)
Worker sign-off sheet for compliance records
 
 
This Mechanical Demolition SWMS is an essential tool for helping keep your workers safe, reducing risks, and ensuring compliance. Designed for easy editing and fast implementation, it saves you valuable time and helps you demonstrate a professional safety management system.
 
Perfect for tenders, safety audits, and day-to-day site operations, this SWMS helps ensure your business stays compliant while protecting your workers and the public.
 
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