Bridge Demolition SWMS
Demolition of road or rail bridges, overpasses. Engineered sequenced demolition, traffic / rail closures, crane support of structural members, cut-and-lift of beams, deck breakup, pier demolition.
SWMS variants reference your state’s WHS legislation. Instant download after payment.
Engineered demolition of road and rail bridges including sequenced deck breakup, crane-supported beam removal, pier demolition and pavement reinstatement. Works occur over live traffic corridors or rail lines requiring closures, exclusion zones and structural engineer oversight. Classified High Risk Construction Work under WHS Regulation 2025 Schedule 1, mandating a SWMS before commencement.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Crush fatality, plant loss, road or rail strike
Fatal fall to roadway or waterway below
Vehicle or train collision, multiple fatalities
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Engineer-designed demolition sequence with hold points before each beam cut and crane lift release.
- 2Full road or rail possession with TMP, hard barriers, exclusion zones and protection screens to AS 1742.3.
- 3Fall protection via EWPs, perimeter edge protection or harness systems anchored to certified points above 2m.
Applicable Codes of Practice
Primary code for sequenced bridge demolition planning
Engineering standard for structural demolition methodology
High-Risk Construction Work triggered
Beams and deck sections require crane support during cutting and load transfer to prevent collapse.
Demolition occurs on elevated bridge decks, piers and abutments well above ground or water level.
SWMS mandatory before work starts; PCBU non-compliance penalties under WHS Act 2011.
What you receive
- ✓Editable DOCX SWMS tailored to bridge demolition
- ✓State-specific WHS legislation schedule
- ✓Hazard and risk register with residual ratings
- ✓Worker sign-on and SWMS acknowledgement register
Related legislation
- WHS Act 2011
- WHS Regulation 2025 Schedule 1
- AS 1742.3 Traffic Control Devices for Works on Roads