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SafeWorkMethodStatement QLD Demolition
Safe Work Method Statement – 16-120 POINCIANA AVE, TEWANTIN QLD 4565
Revision No: 1 Printed Date: Page 3
KHODR CIVIL PTY LTD Initial 19/02/2025
Introduction
In order to meet its Legislated, Regulatory and Contractual responsibilities and obligations in the first instance and more importantly to provide for the safety
health and welfare of its employees and others in its workplace, KHODR CIVIL PTY LTD will ensure all work is carried out in accordance with a relevant and
current SWMS.
The work to be undertaken is Demolition.
KHODR CIVIL PTY LTD employees and sub-contractors will meet the following criteria before starting the work described in this SWMS:
Be skilled and competent to carry out the work allocated to them;
Possess Construction Industry General Induction Training Certificate;
Possess all WorkCover certificated of competency required to carry out the work allocated to them;
Have completed the Principal Contractors safety induction training;
Have been trained in the requirements of this SWMS and successfully completed a competency questionnaire; and
Participate in the documentation of the Principal Contractors Daily Job Safety Analysis form before starting work each day or whenever conditions
change requiring the issue of another Job Safety Analysis.
This SWMS will be reviewed KHODR CIVIL PTY LTD employees and others who may be impacted by the works in progress and its associated risks.
The revised SWMS will be presented to the Principal Contractors Safety Coordinator for acceptance prior to any work commencing under the revised SWMS.
No work will commence under the revised SWMS until all employees and sub-contractors have been trained and understand the new conditions.
Manual Handling
Manual Handling activities are a significant part of most work activities. All manual handling will be carried out in accordance with the conditions of the
National Standard and Code of Practice for manual handling. Supervisors will be trained in manual handling hazard identification risk assessment and the
development of safe manual handling plans. Supervisors will consult with management and employees in the development of these plans and communicate them
to the employees before they commence any manual handling activities covered by SWMS. All manual handling safety plans will be included in the relevant
sections of the SWMS.
The basic requirements for safe manual handling are:
Face the direction you are going to move the load if possible. Take a firm grip on the object. Bend the knees and use legs to lift. Keep arms straight and hold the
load close to the body. Turn feet in the direction of travel, do not twist the body. Use team lifting methods or mechanical lifting equipment for lifting heavy
loads. When using the team lifting method on member should be nominated as the team leader and the lift made on his count.
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