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Internal Strip-Out Soft Demolition and Refurbishment Risk Assessment

This risk assessment covers internal strip-out, soft demolition and refurbishment activities, including planning, service isolation, removal work and waste handling.

Activities covered include

  • Review the site and plan strip-out work
  • Carry out overhead strip-out and work at height
  • Prepare for emergencies and secure the site at the end of shift

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Internal Strip-Out Soft Demolition and Refurbishment Risk Assessment
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Product Overview

This risk assessment covers internal strip-out, soft demolition and refurbishment activities, including planning, service isolation, removal work and waste handling. It supports planning and risk management by addressing hazardous materials, structural conditions, access, tools, dust and emergency arrangements.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

  • Review the site and plan strip-out work
  • Isolate and verify existing services
  • Establish work areas and control access
  • Remove non-structural fixtures and finishes
  • Manage dust, airborne contaminants and hazardous materials
  • Carry out overhead strip-out and work at height
  • Use portable tools, small plant and temporary power
  • Handle waste, load-out activities and housekeeping
  • Monitor structural stability, hidden conditions and changes
  • Prepare for emergencies and secure the site at the end of shift

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out internal strip-out, soft demolition and refurbishment work.

Activities & Hazards Covered

Activity Potential Hazards
Pre-start planning and site review
  • Unidentified asbestos or ACM in walls, ceilings, floor finishes, services risers or inaccessible areas
  • Lead paint, silica-containing materials, PCB-containing electrical items or other hazardous materials not identified before disturbance
  • Starting strip-out before services, access limits, waste routes or emergency arrangements are confirmed
  • Poor coordination between trades creating overlapping work areas and uncontrolled exposure
Service isolation and verification
  • Electric shock, arc flash or burns from energised circuits, temporary power or damaged leads
  • Gas, water, fire, hydraulic, refrigerant or communications services being struck or unintentionally released
  • Unexpected re-energisation by others during refurbishment activities
  • Fire or flooding caused by incomplete service isolation
Establishment of work area, access control and occupied area separation
  • Unauthorised entry by workers, occupants, visitors or other contractors into demolition areas
  • Falling debris, dust migration, noise and contact with sharp materials affecting people outside the work zone
  • Poor housekeeping, blocked exits and congestion at access points
  • Conflict between strip-out works and adjoining occupied or public areas
Internal strip-out of non-structural fixtures and finishes
  • Cuts, punctures and lacerations from sharp edges, glass, metal studs, nails and broken materials
  • Musculoskeletal injuries from repetitive handling, awkward postures and forceful removal of fixtures
  • Falling objects from overhead removal or stacked materials
  • Hidden services, unstable linings or partial collapse of non-structural elements
Dust, airborne contaminants and hazardous materials
  • Exposure to asbestos fibres, respirable crystalline silica, lead dust, mould, insulation fibres or contaminated dust
  • Dust migration to adjoining work areas, plant rooms, occupied spaces or public areas
  • Reduced visibility and respiratory irritation during cutting, breaking or bagging-out activities
  • Cross-contamination on clothing, tools and waste containers
Work at height and overhead strip-out
  • Falls from ladders, step platforms, scaffolds, void edges or penetrations
  • Dropped tools or materials striking persons below
  • Collapse or misuse of access equipment
  • Overreaching while removing ceiling tiles, services or overhead linings
Portable tools, small plant and temporary power
  • Electric shock from damaged leads, wet conditions, untested equipment or misuse of temporary power
  • Entanglement, kickback, vibration, flying particles and noise from power tools
  • Ignition from hot works or sparks near combustible materials or hidden services
  • Loss of control due to poor maintenance or unsuitable tool selection
Waste handling, load-out and housekeeping
  • Trips, slips and puncture injuries from debris build-up, nails, packaging and offcuts
  • Overexertion or crush injuries while bagging, carrying or loading waste
  • Dust release during handling of fine debris or damaged bags
  • Incorrect segregation or disposal of hazardous waste
Structural stability, hidden conditions and change management
  • Unexpected collapse of walls, ceilings, bulkheads, facades, plant supports or partially stripped elements
  • Disturbance of load-bearing elements during refurbishment works
  • Hidden deterioration, water damage, fire damage or modifications not shown on drawings
  • Continuing work after conditions change or new hazards are identified
Emergency response, incident management and end-of-shift safety
  • Injury from collapse, contact with live services, fire, dust release or hazardous material disturbance
  • Delayed response due to poor communication, blocked access or unclear roles
  • Unsecured area left with exposed hazards after hours
  • Re-entry by unauthorised persons into a partially stripped area

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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: Managing the work environment and facilities — 1.2 Managing risks associated with the work environment and facilities; p. 12.
  • Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Demolition work — 3. Planning the demolition work; p. 18.
  • Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace — 2.1. What is involved in managing risks?; p. 12.
  • Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
  • Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks — 2. Step 1 — How to identify hazards; 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: Construction work — 6.2 Workplace specific induction training; p. 41.
  • Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: First aid in the workplace — 3. First aid equipment, facilities and training; p. 12.
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

Suitable for Industries

Building and ConstructionDemolitionShopfitting and Cabinet Making

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