Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan shop demolition work.
- Job requirements for demolition work are obtained, confirmed and applied to planning and preparation.
- Designated demolition area of shopfront and bulkhead is assessed to identify hazards and risks and confirm scope of work.
- Risk management and hazard control measures are confirmed with team members and other site personnel, as required, including determining and managing the status of existing services.
- Health and safety and environmental requirements for the work site and for individual demolition tasks are clarified and applied to planning and preparation.
- Safe work method statement (SWMS) is reviewed and amended as required in consultation with relevant personnel.
- Plant, tools and equipment suited to the specified work are selected, checked for serviceability, and faults are rectified or reported before starting work.
- Installation of scaffolding or lifting equipment is arranged according to job requirements.
- Materials forming the building components to be demolished are identified, and removal, handling and disposal are planned according to work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements.
- Tasks are sequenced and scheduled in consultation with team members, other site personnel and client as required, to ensure work is completed within given timeframe.