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(08) 9841 4099 Email: staff@albany.wa.gov.au Synergy Reference No: NP1015791 Version: 29/11/10

OSH MANUAL DEMOLITION PROCEDURE AND CHECKLIST PURPOSE Demolition work creates potential for high risk towards workers and the general public. This procedure is design to reduce the risks associated with demolition. SCOPE This procedure applies to all demolition works within the organisation. APPLICATION The organisation will implement this checklist prior to any demolition projects are to be undertaken. DEMOLITION CHECKLIST
Documentation A competent person must have prepared a demolition work plan which is available on site, together with a copy of Australian Standard AS2601: 2001 The Demolition of Structures: Has a competent person planned the demolition sequence? Is a copy of the work plan and AS2601 on site during demolition work? Public Protection Adequate safety must be maintained in all areas around and near the site: Is the site secured against unauthorized access? Are hoardings/gantries and fencing in place? Are public thoroughfares clear of hazards and is Lighting adequate? Are there traffic management procedures for vehicles entering/leaving the site? Services to the site Services to the site and structure must be identified and disconnected or isolated: Have all services (e.g. electricity, gas, water, sewerage, Fiber optics etc) were located and identified? Have all services to the structure been disconnected? Have all services to be maintained been isolated and clearly identified? Plant and equipment Plant and equipment must be operated in a safe manner: Is there evidence of registration for Schedule 4.1 and 4.2 plant? Are all operators competent? Has all load shifting equipment got roll-over protection? Are forklifts (if any) operating in a safe manner? Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Everyone on site must wear a safety helmet and other PPE. Is everyone on site wearing a safety helmet? Does all PPE comply with the relevant Australian Standard? Yes/No

Documentation Key Australian Standard (2601) Australian Standard 2601 must be complied with during demolition work. The demolition sequence is usually in reverse order to construction. Are emergency procedures in place? Is first aid available on site? Is fall protection in place? Is there a management plan and procedures for hazardous substances? Is there direct supervision by a competent person? Is debris cleared at regular intervals? Is access/egress to work areas clear? Are exclusion zones marked and is unauthorized entry prohibited? Are floors not overloaded with debris and equipment; and are floors back-propped? Is there engineering support for induced collapse, back-propping of floors, pre-stressed concrete members and damaged buildings/structures? Work at Heights Work at heights must be assessed and controlled (as far as practicable) to reduce risk: Have practical control measures been implemented and maintained to eliminate or reduce risk from working at heights? Is there safe access/egress to work being performed at heights? Have those working at heights received adequate information, instruction and training for the work being performed? Manual Handling Manual work must be assessed and controlled (as far as practicable) to reduce risk: Have practical control measures been implemented and maintained to eliminate or reduce risk from manual handling work activities? Has there been adequate information, instruction and training for everyone involved in organising and implementing manual handling processes or tasks were hazards have been identified?

Yes/No

Version Control
Version 01 02 Date 15/06/2010 29/11/2010 Status Created Implemented Distribution Internal Internal Comment Distributed for comment. Admin Policy

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