Tile Removal and Demolition Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers tile removal and demolition activities, including planning, service isolation, work area control, demolition, dust management and waste handling. It supports planning and risk management for changing conditions, debris, sharp materials, airborne contaminants, tools, plant and emergency events.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Review the site, work scope, potential instability, services and emergency arrangements
• Isolate services and complete pre-start checks
• Set up barricades, exclusion zones and clear site boundaries
• Remove tiles and carry out manual demolition work
• Manage dust, silica and other airborne contaminants
• Work around elevated areas, edges and fragile surfaces
• Use demolition plant, tools and equipment
• Handle, load, transport and segregate demolition waste
• Respond to emergencies and review controls as conditions change

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out tile removal or 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: 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: Managing electrical risks in the workplace — 2.1 Identifying the hazards; p. 14.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities — 2. The work environment; p. 13.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Construction work — 6.2 Workplace specific induction training; p. 41.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work — 5. Controlling the risks; p. 29.
• 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 — 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: Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination — 3. What is effective consultation?; p. 13.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: First aid in the workplace — 3. First aid equipment, facilities and training; p. 12.

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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