Hazmat-Controlled Demolition SWMS
Demolition of buildings with multi-hazmat contamination — lead paint, PCB ballasts, asbestos, contaminated soil. Includes hazmat survey, sequenced removal of hazmats before structural demolition, segregated waste streams.
SWMS variants reference your state’s WHS legislation. Instant download after payment.
Demolition of structures contaminated with lead paint, PCB ballasts, asbestos and contaminated soil. Requires sequenced hazmat removal before structural demolition under WHS Regulation 2025 Schedule 1 HRCW provisions.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Mesothelioma, asbestosis, lung cancer
Lead poisoning, neurological damage
Carcinogenic exposure, soil contamination
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Licensed hazmat survey and sequenced removal before structural demolition commences.
- 2Class A asbestos removalist, negative-pressure enclosures, P3 RPE, decontamination units.
- 3Segregated waste streams to EPA-licensed facilities with consignment tracking documentation.
Applicable Codes of Practice
Mandatory Class A removal controls and air monitoring
Lead containment, PPE and clearance criteria
High-Risk Construction Work triggered
Demolition disturbs friable and bonded asbestos requiring licensed removal.
SWMS mandatory before work; $30,000 penalty for non-compliance.
What you receive
- ✓Editable DOCX template — Microsoft Word compatible
- ✓State-specific WHS legislation schedule (NSW/VIC/QLD/SA/WA/TAS/NT/ACT)
- ✓Hazard register with risk ratings + controls
- ✓Worker sign-on register and pre-start checklist
Related legislation
- WHS Act 2011 (model)
- WHS Regulation 2025
- How to Manage and Control Asbestos in the Workplace CoP