Product Overview

The Demolition Work Plan is a comprehensive, professionally drafted WHS document designed specifically for demolition and building and construction projects in Australia. It provides a clear, practical framework for planning and carrying out demolition work safely, while supporting strong work health and safety outcomes and WHS compliance.

This template guides you through every stage of demolition, from initial planning and hazard identification, through to structural sequencing, services isolation, hazardous materials management and final site clean-up. It is written in plain, practical language that supervisors, site managers and workers can understand and apply on real jobs.

Using this document helps you demonstrate that demolition activities are being managed systematically, with risks identified, assessed and controlled so far as is reasonably practicable, in line with Australian WHS legislation and relevant Codes of Practice.

Key Features

• Structured sections covering project details, scope, roles and responsibilities, consultation and approvals.
• Detailed guidance on hazard identification and risk assessment for demolition-specific risks such as structural collapse, falling objects, hazardous materials and mobile plant.
• Step-by-step focus on demolition methodology and sequencing, including requirements for engineering input and temporary works.
• Clear controls for services isolation, public protection, traffic management, dust, noise and vibration.
• Integrated checklists to support practical implementation and record-keeping.
• Dedicated sections on SWMS, PPE, induction, training, supervision and emergency response.

Benefits

• Supports WHS compliance: Aligns your demolition activities with Australian work health and safety legislation, Codes of Practice and industry expectations.
• Reduces risk: Helps you systematically identify and control key demolition hazards, reducing the likelihood of incidents, injuries and unplanned collapse.
• Saves time: Ready-to-use structure and wording significantly cut down the time needed to prepare safety documentation for each project.
• Professional presentation: Demonstrates to clients, principal contractors and regulators that demolition work is being managed competently and safely.
• Consistent approach: Enables standardised planning and documentation across multiple sites and projects.

Who is this for?

• Demolition contractors and subcontractors working on residential, commercial or industrial sites.
• Principal contractors managing large building and construction projects that include demolition stages.
• Site managers, project managers and supervisors responsible for planning and overseeing demolition work.
• Safety managers, WHS advisers and compliance staff needing robust, defensible safety documentation.

Legislation & References

This Demolition Work Plan has been developed with reference to key Australian work health and safety requirements, including:

• WHS Acts and Regulations in applicable jurisdictions.
• Codes of Practice for Demolition Work, Construction Work and How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks.
• Relevant Australian Standards relating to demolition, scaffolding, temporary works and plant.

By adopting this template and tailoring it to your specific site and scope, you can strengthen your WHS compliance, improve risk management and provide clear, consistent guidance to everyone involved in demolition activities.