Work Method Statement: Demolition
Activity What are the Hazards? What is the Risk? How are you going to Control the Hazard and minimise the risk of injury? Who is going to Monitor and 
  (What has the potential to cause injury?) (From Risk Calculator - see below) A HAZARD MAY REQUIRE THE USE OF ONE OR MORE CONTROL MEASURES - CROSS OUT/ DELETE CONTROL MEASURES NOT USED Review it and How?
      1.  Required Permits and Approvals for Demolition Work to be obtained prior to  Name
Demolition
     Uncontrolled
  work commencement.  
Work collapse    
      2.  The Demolition Certificate Holder will be responsible for the work and should  
      only allow competent, trained staff to supervise and complete tasks.    
         
      3.  Post Warning signs where appropriate and if necessary isolate the public - eg.  
      Use of Barricades, Gantries, Fencing & Signage etc.  
       
      4.  Consider the Collapse Method to be used and design an appropriate Emergency  
      Evacuation Procedure prior to starting work.  Clearly identify Exits and keep them Signature
      free of debris.  
       
      5.  Ensure all Hazardous Substances have been removed from the site prior to   
      demolition.  
       
      6.   Use appropriate PPE and safety equipment; ensure it is in good working order   
      and maintained and used as per the manufacturers instructions.  
       
      7.  Ensure communication to the Supervisor is Clear & Operational at all times.  
       
      8.  Temporary Bracing Used should be stable and secure and affixed as per the Method (How)
      manufacturers instructions.  
   Visual 
      inspection
      9.  Party Demolished Elements should be stablised until such times as they are where required
      ready to be removed.    
     
   Workers 
      10.  Demolished materials should be stored and removed thoughtfully. supervised
         
      11.  Remain mindful of possible load shifting equipment being present on site that
   Use of 
      may be used to assist with demolition works.   competent
        persons where
    12.  Ensure the site is left in a safe condition for other works to continue.  Eg. required
      Embers extinguished etc.            
HOW TO USE THIS RISK TABLE RISK RATING CALCULATOR Likelihood Risk Rating Prioritisation
    Consequence Very likely Could happen anytime Likely Could happen sometimes Unlikely Could happen, but only rarely Very Unlikely Could happen, but probably never will 1 or 2 Action to rectify
Step 1:  Identify potential hazards. What injury/damage could it cause?   must be done
Step 2:  Decide what the possible Consequence could be Death or permanent disability 1 1 2 3   immediately
Step 3:  Decide How Likely? It is to happen Long term illness or serious injury 1 2 3 4 3, 4 or 5 Consider
Step 4:  Line up your choices in the table to get a number Medical attention & several days off work 2 3 4 5   control measure
Step 5:  Use the Priority table (far right side) to guide your next steps First aid needed 3 4 5 6   as necessary