Demolition Of Concrete Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers the demolition of concrete, from planning and service isolation through to breaking, removal and emergency response. It supports planning and risk management by identifying hazards associated with structural stability, plant movement, dust, debris and changing site conditions.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Plan demolition work and assess site conditions before starting
• Identify and isolate services, including hidden, underground and overhead services
• Set exclusion zones and protect workers, pedestrians and nearby people
• Manage plant, attachments, traffic movement and swinging loads
• Maintain structural stability while breaking and removing concrete
• Control risks during cutting, sawing, coring and jackhammering
• Manage work at height, access and falling-object risks
• Handle, stockpile and remove concrete debris and waste
• Assess adjacent structures, ground conditions, vibration and water impacts
• Prepare for emergencies, evacuation, first aid and incident response

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses involved in concrete demolition activities.

Activities & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

The template records model guidance used to inform the documented controls. Applicable WHS/OHS laws and adopted Codes vary by state or territory, so confirm the current local requirements when tailoring the assessment:

• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Demolition work — 3. Planning the demolition work; p. 18.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: First aid in the workplace — 3. First aid equipment, facilities and training; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of falls at workplaces — 3.2 Identifying the hazards; p. 16.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of plant in the workplace — Plant hazard identification — Traffic movements in the workplace; p. 17.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks — 5. Step 4 — How to review controls; p. 27.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing electrical risks in the workplace — 2.1 Identifying the hazards; p. 14.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Construction work — 6.2 Workplace specific induction training; p. 41.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities — 2. The work environment; p. 13.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Excavation work — 2.3. Controlling the risks; p. 17.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work — 5. Controlling the risks; p. 29.

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Standard Risk Assessment Features (Click to Expand)

• Activity-specific hazard identification and control measures
• Initial and residual risk ratings
• Assigned responsible persons for each activity
• Risk matrix and assessment classification
• Review, monitoring and sign-off fields
• Site-specific customisation before use