11 free SWMS templates

Demolition SWMS Templates

SWMS for demolition work including manual strip-outs, mechanical demolition and structural demolition that affects the physical integrity of a structure.

  1. 01

    Manual Demolition

    Safe Work Method Statement for manual demolition of internal and external building elements including walls, ceilings, partitions and roofing. Applies where structural integrity of adjacent elements may be affected.

    4 steps10 hazards rated7 PPE itemsHRCW
  2. 02

    Mechanical Demolition

    Safe Work Method Statement for mechanical demolition operations using excavators, demolition attachments, and heavy plant to demolish structures including commercial and industrial buildings.

    5 steps9 hazards rated7 PPE itemsHRCW
  3. 03

    Structural Demolition

    Safe Work Method Statement for the demolition of structural elements including load-bearing walls, columns, beams, and slabs using manual and mechanical methods on construction projects.

    5 steps8 hazards rated7 PPE itemsHRCW
  4. 04

    Shopfitting Removal

    Safe Work Method Statement for the removal of shopfitting and fit-out elements including partitions, ceilings, joinery, floor finishes, and fixtures in occupied or partially occupied commercial premises.

    5 steps8 hazards rated6 PPE itemsHRCW
  5. 05

    Internal Strip-Out

    Safe Work Method Statement for complete internal strip-out of commercial and residential buildings, including removal of all fit-out elements, services, and finishes in preparation for new construction works.

    5 steps7 hazards rated7 PPE itemsHRCW
  6. 06

    Concrete Saw Cutting — Demolition

    Safe Work Method Statement for concrete cutting and saw cutting operations during demolition works, including floor saw cutting, wall saw cutting, and core drilling activities on construction sites.

    5 steps8 hazards rated7 PPE itemsHRCW
  7. 07

    Residential House Demolition

    Safe Work Method Statement for demolishing a detached house or similar domestic building, from asbestos clearance and service disconnection through soft strip, roof and wall removal, slab and footing removal, to site clean-up.

    7 steps16 hazards rated8 PPE itemsHRCW
  8. 08

    Chimney Removal

    Safe Work Method Statement for demolishing a brick chimney stack above a roof and removing the internal chimney breast, including roof access, top-down hand demolition, debris control and making good the roof.

    6 steps13 hazards rated7 PPE itemsHRCW
  9. 09

    Hydrodemolition

    Safe Work Method Statement for removing concrete with ultra-high-pressure water using a remote-controlled hydrodemolition robot or handheld lance, covering set-up, structural checks, operation, slurry management and clean-up.

    6 steps14 hazards rated8 PPE itemsHRCW
  10. 10

    Load-Bearing Wall Removal

    Safe Work Method Statement for removing or opening up a load-bearing timber or masonry wall in a house or small building, including the engineer's design, temporary propping, beam installation and load transfer.

    7 steps17 hazards rated7 PPE itemsHRCW
  11. 11

    Shed and Outbuilding Demolition

    Safe Work Method Statement for demolishing backyard sheds, garages, carports and small outbuildings, including asbestos checks, service disconnection, roof sheet removal, frame dismantling and slab or footing removal.

    6 steps17 hazards rated8 PPE itemsHRCW
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