RA-HS54 Demolition Soft-Stripping
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Demolition and Soft Stripping Risk Assessment
This fully completed demolition and soft stripping risk assessment example has been prepared by a qualified health and safety professional. It covers a typical range of hazards, risks and associated control measures for controlled demolition, soft stripping and deconstruction of structures including internal strip-out of fixtures, fittings and building fabric, and can be used as a starting point when developing your own risk assessment documentation.
What Does This Demolition and Soft Stripping Risk Assessment Cover?
This risk assessment identifies the key hazards associated with demolition and soft stripping including;
- Falls from height during demolition — operatives falling from floors, walls, roofs or temporary work platforms causing fatal and serious injuries
- Structural instability and unplanned collapse — premature or uncontrolled collapse of walls, floors or roof structures causing burial, crush and fatal injuries
- Asbestos disturbance during demolition — disturbing hidden or undeclared asbestos-containing materials releasing carcinogenic fibres
- Hazardous dust — silica, asbestos, wood and chemical dust generated during soft stripping causing serious occupational lung disease
- Unidentified services — severing live electrical, gas, water or communications services causing electrocution, fire, explosion or flooding
- Falling materials and debris — bricks, tiles, masonry and glass striking workers and bystanders below
- Noise and vibration from demolition tools — high noise levels and vibration causing hearing loss and HAVS
Each hazard includes an inherent risk rating ranging from Moderate to Substantial, and a comprehensive listing of applicable control measures covering areas such as;
- Demolition sequence planning by a competent structural engineer with temporary propping schedules
- Pre-demolition refurbishment and demolition asbestos survey and licensed ACM removal
- On-tool extraction, water suppression and FFP3 RPE for dust control
- Full service identification, isolation and CAT/Genny surveys before breaking
- Exclusion zones, debris chutes and catching platforms for falling material control
- Noise and HAVS risk assessments with health surveillance for regular operatives
- Safety helmets, safety harnesses and high-visibility PPE throughout
A residual risk rating is then assigned to each hazard, demonstrating how effective risk management reduces overall risk to a tolerable level.
A Professional, Easy-to-Use Risk Assessment Template
This document uses colour-coded header styles matched to risk ratings, making it quick to read and easy to communicate during toolbox talks and worker training. A built-in risk rating matrix supports consistent evaluation of likelihood and consequence, and hazard pictograms using internationally recognised ISO warning symbols are included alongside relevant hazard entries.
The result is a completed risk assessment that looks professional, reads clearly, and demonstrates a structured and effective approach to risk management.
Who Is This Risk Assessment Template Suitable For?
This demolition and soft stripping risk assessment template is suitable for health and safety advisers, demolition contractors, principal contractors, site managers and any employer with a duty to assess risks associated with demolition and soft stripping work under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) and the Work at Height Regulations 2005. It can be implemented as a standalone document or as part of a broader occupational health and safety management system aligned with ISO 45001.
Note: This example risk assessment is supplied for use as guidance only and should be reviewed and completed by a competent person.