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system is adopted, it should be carefully analysed and documented by a competent person (for example a structural engineer) to avoid premature collapse.

Wire rope, slings and chain pulling
If using wire rope, slings and chain pulling to demolish a structure, the pulling medium should be
a securely anchored winch or plant designed for towing and heavy enough to apply the required tension without sliding or lifting from the surface on which it is located.

The wire rope, sling or chain should be long enough to ensure that the horizontal distance from the demolition work to the pulling medium is at least twice the height of the highest part to be pulled. No person should be in any position where they could be struck by the wire rope, sling or chain in the event of a failure. The plant operator should be protected from rope breakage and flying debris. Exclusion zones should be established where necessary to protect the safety of people who are working on or in the vicinity of the demolition work.
Before pulling of a wall commences, the wall should be cut into appropriate sections having
regard to their height, width and construction. If it is not possible to isolate these sections, the chains or wire ropes should be attached to their respective sections prior to the first pull being made. The free ends of the chains or ropes should be left a safe distance from the structure. Vertical reinforcing bars should not be cut until after the wall has been pulled over.
All wire rope, slings and chains used in mechanical demolition should comply with the relevant Australian Standards.

5.4 Using explosives
Construction work that involves the use of explosives is defined by the WHS Regulations as 'high risk construction work' and a SWMS must be prepared before this work commences.

A competent person experienced in the controlled application of explosives for the purpose
of carrying out the demolition should be consulted before deciding whether explosives may
be used for demolition.

Explosives must not be used to induce the collapse of any structure unless approved by the regulatory authority.

All possession, storage, handling and use of explosives must be carried out in compliance with the relevant dangerous substances/goods or explosives legislation applicable in your state or territory.

The transport of explosives must be in accordance with the Australian Code for the Transport
of Explosives by Road and Rail.

Explosives must only be used by a competent person who is licensed in the use of explosives and has experience in the work to be undertaken. If explosives are used in demolition work,
a licensed competent person must develop the blast management plan and be responsible for all