Workplace Safety and Health (Construction) Regulations 2007 · As enacted · Part X · Demolition
76. Mechanical method of demolition
Feedback & supportWhere a swinging weight is used in demolition operations in a worksite —
the building or structure or remaining portion thereof shall be not more than 24 metres in height; and
a zone of demolition having a radius of at least one and a half times the height of the structure or portion thereof being so demolished shall be maintained around the points of impact.
Where a clamshell bucket is being used for the demolition work in a worksite, a zone of demolition shall be maintained within 8 metres of the line of travel of the bucket.
Where other mechanical contrivances are being used for the demolition work in a worksite, there shall be maintained in the area into which affected persons may fall an adequate zone of demolition to ensure the safety of the person.
No person other than any person essential to the demolition work in a worksite shall be permitted to enter a zone of demolition which shall be provided with substantial barricades.
Subregulation 1
Where a swinging weight is used in demolition operations in a worksite —
the building or structure or remaining portion thereof shall be not more than 24 metres in height; and
a zone of demolition having a radius of at least one and a half times the height of the structure or portion thereof being so demolished shall be maintained around the points of impact.
Subregulation 2
Where a clamshell bucket is being used for the demolition work in a worksite, a zone of demolition shall be maintained within 8 metres of the line of travel of the bucket.
Subregulation 3
Where other mechanical contrivances are being used for the demolition work in a worksite, there shall be maintained in the area into which affected persons may fall an adequate zone of demolition to ensure the safety of the person.
Subregulation 4
No person other than any person essential to the demolition work in a worksite shall be permitted to enter a zone of demolition which shall be provided with substantial barricades.