Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare.
- Work instructions, including plans, specifications, quality requirements and operational details, are obtained, confirmed and applied from relevant information for planning of basic demolition processes.
- Safety (OHS) requirements are followed in accordance with safety plans and policies.
- Signage and barricade requirements are identified and implemented.
- Plant, tools and equipment are selected to carry out tasks are consistent with job requirements, checked for serviceability, and any faults are rectified or reported prior to commencement.
- Environmental requirements are identified for the project in accordance with environmental plans and statutory and regulatory authority obligations, and are applied.
- Prepare demolition site.
- Requirements of the site demolition plan are interpreted in accordance with workplace procedures and construction type.
- Property/dilapidation survey is completed to assess condition of work site and surrounds prior to work commencing and for preparation of work areas.
- Confirmation is obtained from supervisor/regulatory authorities that all existing services have been disconnected before commencing demolition tasks.
- Hazardous material is identified for separate handling in accordance with workplace requirements and instructions.
- Remove components.
- Building components are removed in a directed sequence in accordance with site demolition plan, demolition method statement, standards and workplace procedures.
- Removed components are relocated to storage or disposal area in accordance with workplace requirements.
- Materials and building component parts are safely and effectively handled using selected material handling techniques.
- Materials and components identified for salvaging are handled, stored and stacked ready for transport in accordance with standard material handling practices and workplace procedures.
- Clean up.
- Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specifications.
- Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and standard work practices.