Demolition SWMS Template
Demolition is classified as High Risk Construction Work (HRCW) under Schedule 3 of the Model Work Health and Safety Regulations. That means before demolition work begins, a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a legal requirement — not optional, not just best practice.
This pre-written Demolition SWMS template gives you a compliant, ready-to-use document you can put to work today. It is supplied via instant download in fully editable Microsoft Word format and provides the typical safety controls and possible hazards associated with demolition work.
This comprehensive Demolition SWMS will form an essential part of your WHS Management System if you are responsible for this work activity. Simply add your company details and this SWMS will be ready to use in your business today!
Note: Updated to comply with Safe Work Australia Code of Practice - Managing Risks of Respirable Crystalline Silica in the Workplace.
Demolition Safe Work Method Statement covers:
- PPE
- Services / utilities
- Manual handling
- Housekeeping
- Working at height
- Prepare areas to be demolished
- Notification of demolition work
- Carry out demolition work
- Electricity and power tool use
- Using cordless power tools
- Dust (non RCS)
- Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) dust
- RCS dust exposure monitoring
- Removal and storage of demolished materials
- Disposal of demolished materials
- RCS waste disposal
- Completion of work
Demolition Safe Work Method Statement includes:
- High Risk Construction Work (HRCW) selection table
- Risk assessment guidelines and risk rating calculator
- Step by step procedures
- Possible hazards
- Safety controls
- Safety responsibilities
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Plant and equipment
- Legislation, regulations, codes and standards
- Worker signoff
Demolition Safe Work Method Statement features:
- Instant download link sent to your email
- User friendly, fully editable Microsoft Word format
- Add your company details and use in your business today
- Will save you countless hours in research and development
- Free phone and email support if you need it
Demolition Safe Work Method Statement References and Standards:
- Work Health and Safety Act
- Work Health and Safety Regulations
- COP Demolition Work
- COP First Aid in the Workplace
- COP Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces
- COP Hazardous Manual Tasks
- COP How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks
- COP Managing the Work Environment and Facilities
- COP Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work
- COP Managing Risks of Respirable Crystalline Silica in the Workplace
- AS 2601:2025 – The demolition of structures
COP = Safe Work Australia Code of Practice
