Oil & Fuel Tank Demolition SWMS
Demolition of above-ground / below-ground oil and fuel storage tanks. Includes residue purging, sludge removal, vapour testing before cutting, controlled hot-cutting with fire-watch, lined waste transport.
SWMS variants reference your state’s WHS legislation. Instant download after payment.
Demolition of above/below-ground oil and fuel tanks involving residue purging, sludge removal, vapour testing and hot-cutting. Triggers HRCW under WHS Reg Schedule 1 — confined space, hot works and flammable atmospheres.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Explosion, fatal burns
Asphyxiation, toxic exposure
Chemical burns, environmental breach
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1LEL test below 5% verified by gas-test competent person pre-cut.
- 2Inert purge with nitrogen or water-fill before any hot-work.
- 3Dedicated fire-watch with 9kg DCP for 60 minutes post-cut.
Applicable Codes of Practice
Flammable liquid storage and tank decommissioning
Confined space entry, vapour testing, rescue
High-Risk Construction Work triggered
Tank interior entry for sludge removal meets confined space definition.
SWMS mandatory before work; PCBU fines to $30,000.
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
- AS 2865 — Confined spaces