Manual Demolition Jackhammering and Concrete Breaking SWMS
This SWMS covers manual demolition, jackhammering and concrete breaking activities from planning and site setup through to clean-up and sign-off.
Activities covered include
- Review the demolition scope, site conditions and work sequence
- Inspect and position compressors, pneumatic tools and hoses
- Clean equipment and the work area, then demobilise and sign off
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Product Overview
This SWMS covers manual demolition, jackhammering and concrete breaking activities from planning and site setup through to clean-up and sign-off. It supports work planning and risk management for structural stability, services, dust, noise, vibration, equipment and concrete debris.
Activities & Specific Tasks Covered
This document includes task-specific risk controls for:
- Review the demolition scope, site conditions and work sequence
- Set up and control the work area to manage access and nearby workers
- Confirm services and hazardous materials before work starts
- Install dust and ventilation controls for airborne dust and visibility
- Inspect and position compressors, pneumatic tools and hoses
- Prepare concrete, operate jackhammers and complete chipping work
- Manage vibration, fatigue and removal of broken concrete
- Clean equipment and the work area, then demobilise and sign off
Who is this for?
Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out manual demolition, jackhammering and concrete breaking work.
Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered
| Job Step / Activity | Potential Hazards |
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| Review scope and site conditions |
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| Set up work area |
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| Confirm services and hazardous materials |
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| Install dust and ventilation controls |
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| Inspect compressor and pneumatic tools |
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| Position equipment and hoses |
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| Prepare concrete for breaking |
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| Operate pneumatic jackhammer |
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| Perform chipping activities |
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| Manage vibration and fatigue |
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| Remove broken concrete |
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| Clean work area and equipment |
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| Demobilise and sign off |
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Legislation & References
The template includes references relevant to the documented work, including:
- Applicable Commonwealth, state or territory WHS/OHS legislation and regulations.
- Model Code of Practice: Demolition Work — planning, structural stability, essential services, exclusion zones, demolition licensing and debris controls.
- Model Code of Practice: Construction Work — SWMS, consultation and high-risk construction work guidance.
- Model Code of Practice: Managing the Risks of Respirable Crystalline Silica in the Workplace — water suppression, dust extraction, exclusion zones, RPE and hazardous dust clean-up.
- Code of Practice: Hazardous Manual Tasks — control of force, awkward posture, vibration exposure, work rotation and recovery breaks.
- Code of Practice: Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work.
- AS 2601 Demolition of structures.
- AS/NZS 3012 Electrical installations—Construction and demolition sites.
- AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment; AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory protective devices.
- AS/NZS 1269.3 Occupational noise management—Hearing protector program.
- AS/NZS 1337.1 Personal eye-protection; AS/NZS 2210.3 Safety, protective and occupational footwear; AS/NZS 1801 Occupational protective helmets.
Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)
- Task-specific job steps, hazards and control measures
- Initial and residual risk ratings
- Assigned responsible persons for each job step
- Plant, equipment and PPE requirements where applicable
- Permits, qualifications and high-risk construction work details where applicable
- Worker consultation, sign-off and review sections
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