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to prepare one SWMS. Alternatively they can prepare separate SWMS. If they choose to do this they must consult with each other to ensure all SWMS are consistent and they are not creating unintended additional risks at the workplace.
Further guidance on SWMS and an example SWMS template is available in the Code of Practice: Construction work.

3.5 Demolition licensing
A licence is required to undertake some demolition work. You will need to seek advice from your local WHS regulator or building regulator about whether you or any other person undertaking the demolition work will require a licence for the work to be undertaken.

Other licences

Depending on the type of work being done there may be a need for persons to hold the relevant licence, for example to carry out asbestos removal work, high risk work or use of explosives.

3.6 Asbestos registers and licensing

Regulation 422(1)(2b), 425(1): A person with management or control of a workplace must ensure so far as is reasonably practicable, that all asbestos or asbestos-containing material at the workplace (or assumed present) is identified by a competent person and an asbestos register is prepared for the workplace. The asbestos register must be kept up-to-date.

Regulation 458: A person conducting a business or undertaking that commissions the removal
of asbestos must ensure that the asbestos removal work is carried out by a licensed asbestos removalist who is appropriately licensed to carry out the work, unless specified in the WHS Regulations that a licence is not required.

There are two types of licences: Class A and Class B. The class of licence required will depend
on the type and quantity of asbestos, asbestos-containing material (ACM) or asbestos contaminated dust or debris (ACD) that is being removed at a workplace as set out in Table 1 below.

Table 1 Asbestos Removal Licences

Type of licence      What asbestos can be removed?

Class A              Can remove any amount or quantity of asbestos or ACM including:
                         * any amount of friable asbestos or ACM
                         * any amount of ACD, and
                         * any amount of non-friable asbestos or ACM
Class B              Can remove:
                         * any amount of non-friable asbestos or ACM.
                       Note: A Class B licence is required for removal of more than 10m2 of non-friable asbestos or ACM but the licence holder can also remove up to 10m2 of non-friable asbestos or ACM.
                         * ACD associated with the removal of non-friable asbestos or ACM.
                       Note: A Class B licence is required for removal of ACD associated with the removal of more than 10m² of non-friable asbestos or ACM but the licence holder can also remove ACD associated with removal of up to 10m² of non friable asbestos or ACM.
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