Smelter & Furnace Demolition SWMS
Demolition of industrial smelters and furnaces. Includes pre-demo refractory characterisation, residue testing (heavy metals), controlled cool-down, refractory brick removal with dust suppression, structural steel cutting, waste classification.
SWMS variants reference your state’s WHS legislation. Instant download after payment.
Demolition of industrial smelters and furnaces involving refractory characterisation, residue testing, controlled cool-down, brick removal, and structural cutting. Triggers HRCW under WHS Regulation 2025 Schedule 1 — demolition of load-bearing structures with hazardous materials.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Silicosis, lung cancer
Severe burns, thermal injury
Acute and chronic toxicity
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Pre-demolition sampling per AS 2436; classify refractory waste before disturbance.
- 2Verified cool-down with thermal imaging; lockout energy sources before entry.
- 3P3 RPE, wet methods, HEPA extraction; air monitoring per WHS Reg 50.
Applicable Codes of Practice
Licensed demolition, notification, structural sequencing requirements
Hazardous dust and demolition exposure controls
High-Risk Construction Work triggered
Smelter shells and furnace structures are load-bearing industrial elements.
SWMS mandatory before work; PCBU penalties exceed $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 2601 — Demolition of structures