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Sydney Waste &
Property Services

14 Cahill St
BEVERLY HILLS, NSW 2209
0421 338 148
sydwaste@gmail.com

Safe Work Method Statement
Activity / Task:

Company:

Services

version 1.1

Demolition - Manual

Sydney Waste & Property

Project / Location: All Jobs
Principal Contractor:

Cape Cod

Accepted by: Tara Antoniolli
Signed by: Jamie Ross

Steps

1.

Access to site

Date: 22/06/2017

Date: 21/06/2017

Potential Hazards

Slips, trips, falls and
accessibility.
UV light / weather
exposure.

Controls / Responsible Person(s)

Site specific induction. By: Sydney Waste & Property Services
All “workers” to register before entering the site; to read the General Construction Safety Plan
signage; and to read the Site Specific Risk Assessment form. By: Sydney Waste & Property Services
Tool box talk to highlight any WHS concerns relative to the site By: Sydney Waste & Property
Services
Ensure that site and work place access is unobstructed. By: Sydney Waste & Property Services
Ensure all weather access to work areas. By: Sydney Waste & Property Services
Wear appropriated PPE - hat, long sleeves, sun screen, sunglasses and fluids and reduce exposure
where possible. By: Sydney Waste & Property Services
Provision of designated waste areas. By: Principal Contractor
Storage of materials in designated areas By: Sydney Waste & Property Services
Regular site clean ups. By: Sydney Waste & Property Services

2.

3.

Unloading plant,
equipment and
tools

Setting up
equipment

Manual task injuries

Team lifting and carrying. By: Sydney Waste & Property Services

Slips, trips and falls.

Training of “workers” in correct lifting and carrying methods. By: Sydney Waste & Property
Services

Proximity of other
“workers”.
Public access.

Unload and move the equipment to designated area to keep footpath / work place access clear.
By: Sydney Waste & Property Services

Manual task injuries

Set up in a clear area and maintain a clear travel path. By: Sydney Waste & Property Services

Slips, trips and falls.

Training of “workers” in setting up of electrical leads and power tools and pneumatic tools. By:
Sydney Waste & Property Services

Proximity of other
“workers”.
Public access.

Ensure proper use of all safety guards provided. By: Sydney Waste & Property Services
Ensure that all power tools and electrical leads have current tagging. By: Sydney Waste & Property
Services
Ensure that all power tools are attached to a residual current device [RCD]. By: Sydney Waste &
Property Services

4.

Stripping of
external cladding

Slips, trips, falls and
accessibility

Assess the site conditions and conduct a Site Specific Risk Assessment before commencing. By:
Principal Contractor

UV light / weather
exposure

Identify that the electrical service has been isolated and that ‘tiger tails’ are in place as protection
from overhead wires and points of attachment before commencing installation work. By: Principal
Contractor

Electrocution
Hazardous
materials
Exposure to dust
Exposure to noise
Manual task injuries
Cuts and abrasions.
Proximity of other
“workers”.
Public access.

Provide “Demolition in Progress” and “Restricted Access” warning signage. By:
Establish a “No access area” to work areas by barricading to prevent access to the area of work.
Provide a ‘spotter’ where necessary. By: Sydney Waste & Property Services
Identify any products or materials that may contain asbestos [ACM]. By: Sydney Waste & Property
Services
Ensure that the scaffolding is safe and erected by a qualified Scaffolder before commencing. By:
Principal Contractor
Ensure that the scaffolding and edge protection is in place before commencing. By: Sydney Waste
& Property Services
Correct use of ladder. By: Sydney Waste & Property Services

Use appropriate PPE - safety glasses, footwear, noise / hearing protection, dust protection
[disposable], gloves and hard hats. By: Sydney Waste & Property Services
Training of “workers” in the safe use of hand tools and power tools By: Sydney Waste & Property
Services
Systematic safe removal of materials. By: Sydney Waste & Property Services
Team lifting and carrying. By: Sydney Waste & Property Services
Storage of materials in designated waste areas By: Sydney Waste & Property Services
Regular site clean ups. By:
Ensure materials are not stored on roof surface or scaffold. By: Sydney Waste & Property Services
5.

Demolishing of
ground floor by
hand

Slips, trips, falls and
accessibility.
UV light / weather
exposure.
Hazardous
materials.
Identification of
services.
Electrocution.

Assess the site conditions and conduct a Site Specific Risk Assessment before commencing. By:
Identify any products or materials that may contain asbestos [ACM]. By: Sydney Waste & Property
Services
Identify services and make sure all electrical, gas, water and sewerage services have been isolated
or safely relocated before commencing. By: Sydney Waste & Property Services
Use Licensed Electrician and Plumber to isolate, disconnect and relocate existing services. By:
Principal Contractor
Provide “Demolition in Progress” and “Restricted Access” warning signage. By:

Gas explosions.

Establish a “No access area” to work areas by barricading to prevent access to the area of work.
Provide a spotter where necessary. By: Sydney Waste & Property Services

Falling objects.

Monitor air quality. By: Sydney Waste & Property Services

Exposure to dust.

Ensure that all exposed openings and voids in the floor are guard railed or covered. By: Sydney
Waste & Property Services

Exposure to noise.
Manual task injuries
Heavy lifting.
Cuts and abrasions.
Proximity of other
“workers”.
Public access.

Use appropriate PPE – safety glasses, footwear, noise / hearing protection, dust protection
[disposable], gloves, and hard hats. By: Sydney Waste & Property Services
Training of “workers” in the safe use of pneumatic and electrical power tools. By: Sydney Waste &
Property Services
Systematic safe removal of materials. By: Sydney Waste & Property Services
Team lifting and carrying. By: Sydney Waste & Property Services
Provide shade cloth around work area and wet down dust as required to prevent wind borne dust.
By: Sydney Waste & Property Services
Storage of materials in designated waste areas By: Sydney Waste & Property Services
Regular site clean ups. By:
Ensure all exposed nails are removed. By: Sydney Waste & Property Services

6.

Demolishing
brickwork by
hand

Slips, trips, falls and
accessibility.

Assess the site conditions and conduct a Risk Assessment before commencing. By: Sydney Waste
& Property Services

Hazardous
materials.

Provide “Demolition in Progress” and “Restricted Access” warning signage. By: Principal Contractor

Identification of
services.
Electrocution.
Gas explosions.
Falling objects.
Exposure to dust.
Exposure to noise.
Manual task injuries
Heavy lifting.
Cuts and abrasions.
Proximity of other
trades.

Establish a “No access area” to work areas by barricading to prevent access to the area of work.
Provide a spotter where necessary. By: Sydney Waste & Property Services
Identify any products or materials that may contain asbestos [ACM]. By:
Identify services and ensure all electrical, gas, water and sewerage services have been isolated or
safely relocated before commencing. By:
Use Licensed Electrician and Plumber to isolate, disconnect and relate existing services. By:
Principal Contractor
Use appropriate PPE - safety glasses, footwear, noise / hearing protection, dust protection
[disposable], gloves, and hard hats. By: Sydney Waste & Property Services
Training of “workers” in safe use of pneumatic and electrical power tools. By: Sydney Waste &
Property Services
Systematic safe removal of materials. By: Sydney Waste & Property Services
Team lifting and carrying By: Sydney Waste & Property Services
To upper floor areas provide a shute for materials into designated waste area as required. Provide
a spotter where necessary. By: Sydney Waste & Property Services
Monitor air quality. Provide shade cloth around work area and wet down dust as required to
prevent wind borne dust. By: Sydney Waste & Property Services
Storage of materials in designated waste areas By: Sydney Waste & Property Services
Regular site clean ups. By:

7.

Stripping of
existing roof
frame and
covering

Slips, trips, falls and
accessibility.

Assess the site conditions including the weather and conduct a Site Specific Risk Assessment
before commencing. By: Sydney Waste & Property Services

UV light / weather
exposure.

Identify any products or materials that may contain asbestos. By:

Fall from height.

Identify services and ensure all electrical, gas, water and sewerage services have been isolated or
safely relocated before commencing. By:

Hazardous
materials.

Use Licensed Electrician and Plumber to isolate, disconnect and relate existing services. By:
Principal Contractor

Identification of
services.

Training of “workers” in safe working at heights. By: Sydney Waste & Property Services

Electrocution.

Establish a “No access area” below overhead work areas by barricading to prevent access to the
area of work. Provide a ‘spotter’ where necessary. By: Sydney Waste & Property Services

Gas explosions.
Falling objects.

Provide “Demolition in Progress” and “Restricted Access” warning signage. By: Principal Contractor

Exposure to dust.

Ensure that the scaffolding and edge protection is in place before commencing. By: Sydney Waste
& Property Services

Exposure to noise.

Correct use of ladder By: Sydney Waste & Property Services

Manual task injuries

Use appropriate PPE - safety glasses, footwear, noise / hearing protection, dust protection
[disposable], gloves and hard hats. By: Sydney Waste & Property Services

Heavy lifting.
Cuts and abrasions.
Proximity of other
trades

Training of “workers” in the safe use of hand tools and power tools. By: Sydney Waste & Property
Services
Systematic safe removal of materials. By: Sydney Waste & Property Services
Team lifting and carrying. By: Sydney Waste & Property Services
Provide a shute for materials into designated waste area as required. Provide a spotter where
necessary. By: Principal Contractor
Provide shade cloth / mesh around work area and wet down dust as required to prevent wind
borne dust. By:
Storage of materials in designated waste areas By: Sydney Waste & Property Services
Regular site clean ups. By: Principal Contractor
Ensure all roof tarps are tied down and not weighted with tiles. By: Sydney Waste & Property
Services
Ensure materials are not stored on the roof or scaffold. By:

8.

Site clean up on
completion of
work

Manual task injuries

Remove any temporary barricades if no longer required By: Sydney Waste & Property Services

Exposure to dust

Place all rubbish / debris in designated waste storage area By: Sydney Waste & Property Services

Exposure to
hazardous
substances

Leave site / work area in a clean and tidy condition By: Sydney Waste & Property Services

Person responsible for ensuring compliance with SWMS:
Person responsible for reviewing SWMS control measures:

Jamie Ross
Jamie Ross

Document Updated: 21/06/2017



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