Do we need to notify WorkSafe ACT about demolition work?

You must notify WorkSafe ACT before you begin any demolition work and when the demolition is:

  • of structures six metres or more in height
  • of load-bearing portions of structures six metres or more in height
  • using load shifting machinery on a suspended floor
  • using explosives
  • of structures that contain or have contained loose fill asbestos insulation.

Who must notify?

The PCBU who plans to do the demolition work must notify WorkSafe ACT. If demolition is proposed to be or is carried out by an emergency service worker (at the direction of the emergency service organisation in responding to an emergency) you must still notify WorkSafe ACT after the work is completed.

When do we notify?

The PCBU must notify WorkSafe ACT at least five business days (not including weekends or public holidays) before the demolition work begins.

The emergency service organisation must notify WorkSafe ACT as soon as practicable, whether before or after the work is carried out.

Notify WorkSafe ACT by completing a Notification of demolition work.

What information do we need?

WorkSafe ACT needs the following information for demolition work:

  • the name and contact details of the PCBU
  • approval or licence number and class of licence issued for the demolition by WorkSafe ACT
  • the value of the demolition work, if it exceeds $250,000, or if the structures for demolition contains, or has contained, loose-fill asbestos insulation
  • the name of the demolition supervisor (if different from the PCBU/principal contractor)
  • if explosives will be used, details of the licensed person to transport, store or use the explosives (the person needs to apply to WorkSafe ACT for licences or permits relating to all aspects involving explosives during demolition work)
  • location where the demolition work will occur and the expected start date and end date of the demolition
  • nature of the demolition, for example the type of structure to be demolished including height, type of machinery to be used and whether explosives will be used
  • confirmation that a hazardous material survey has been conducted on the structure proposed for demolition
  • confirmation that a high-risk construction work, safe work method statement, has been developed on the structure proposed for demolition
  • confirmation that an asbestos clearance certificate has been issued if asbestos or asbestos containing material has been removed prior to the demolition.

What will happen next?

WorkSafe ACT will review all information supplied and may contact the person, or any other authority for more information

WorkSafe ACT may conduct a site visit before or during the demolition.

Forms and fees

There is no fee for notifying us about demolition work.

Notification of demolition work (Online) or (DOC 146KB) or (PDF 155KB)

Need more info?

Legislation

Contact options

Email: worksafe@act.gov.au

Phone: 13 22 81

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