Tile Removal and Demolition SWMS
This SWMS covers tile removal and demolition, from survey and service isolation through tile, grout, adhesive and waste removal.
Activities covered include
- Review the scope and survey the work area
- Cut out old grout
- Inspect the area and complete handover
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Product Overview
This SWMS covers tile removal and demolition, from survey and service isolation through tile, grout, adhesive and waste removal. It supports work planning and risk management by addressing concealed services, dust, sharp fragments, unstable surfaces, tool use, waste handling and housekeeping.
Activities & Specific Tasks Covered
This document includes task-specific risk controls for:
- Review the scope and survey the work area
- Set up the work area and control access
- Isolate services and fixtures
- Inspect tools and dust controls
- Prepare tile break zones
- Chisel and remove wall tiles
- Cut out old grout
- Remove floor tiles
- Remove adhesive and backing materials
- Manage dust and housekeeping
- Load and remove waste
- Inspect the area and complete handover
Who is this for?
For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out tile removal or demolition activities.
Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered
| Job Step / Activity | Potential Hazards |
|---|---|
| Review scope and survey |
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| Set up work area |
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| Isolate services and fixtures |
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| Inspect tools and dust controls |
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| Prepare tile break zones |
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| Chisel wall tiles |
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| Cut out old grout |
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| Remove floor tiles |
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| Remove adhesive and backing |
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| Manage dust and housekeeping |
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| Load and remove waste |
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| Inspect and hand over |
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Legislation & References
The template includes references relevant to the documented work, including:
- Applicable state or territory Work Health and Safety Act: primary duty of care, consultation, information, training and supervision.
- Applicable state or territory WHS Regulations: rr 291-299 high risk construction work and SWMS; tile demolition/refurbishment is construction work.
- Applicable state or territory WHS Regulations: hazardous manual tasks, plant, noise, electrical safety, airborne contaminants and asbestos requirements.
- WHS Regulations Part 8.6: obtain and review the asbestos register before demolition/refurbishment; identify and remove asbestos likely to be disturbed so far as reasonably practicable before work starts.
- Code of Practice: How to Manage and Control Asbestos in the Workplace.
- Code of Practice: How to Safely Remove Asbestos.
- Code of Practice: Managing Electrical Risks in the Workplace: isolate, lock, tag and test before work near electrical services.
- Code of Practice: Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace: isolate all energy sources, lock out, tag and test plant before maintenance or cleaning.
- Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Respirable Crystalline Silica in the Workplace: use effective wet suppression, on-tool extraction, isolation or local exhaust ventilation before relying on RPE.
- Code of Practice: Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work.
- Code of Practice: Hazardous Manual Tasks.
- AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716 respiratory protective equipment; AS/NZS 1337.1 eye protection; AS/NZS 1270 hearing protectors; AS/NZS 2210.3 safety footwear; AS/NZS 1801 industrial safety 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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