Code of Practice

Description

You will need to comply with this code if you intend to carry out demolition work. Demolition work means work to demolish or dismantle a structure or part of a structure that is load-bearing or otherwise related to the physical integrity of the structure.

The code provides relevant guidance on how to manage health and safety risks associated with demolition work.

Service type

A code of practice is a set of rules which details how people in a certain industry should behave. A code of practice can be defined as a result of legislation or by industry regulators and bodies.

Other resources

Task	Business Structure	Resources
Comply	All	Code of Practice - Demolition Work (Opens in new window)

Act(s) name

Work Health and Safety Act 2020 Western Australia

Regulation(s) name

Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 Western Australia

Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022 Western Australia

Administering agency

Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety

WorkSafe

Contact details

**Please use these contact details for help or more information:**

General Enquiries

WorkSafe

Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety
Western Australia
Operating address:	Level 1, Mason Bird Building 303 Sevenoaks Street Cannington Western Australia 6107
Mailing address:	Locked Bag 14 Cloisters Square PO Western Australia 6850
Phone:	1300 307 877
Email:	safety@dmirs.wa.gov.au
Website:	WorkSafe Western Australia (Opens in new window)

Supporting information

Approved Codes of Practice (Opens in new window)

Code of Practice - Demolition Work - Western Australia