Health & Safety & the Environment are of utmost importance to us and we have a number of measures in place for the residential & commercial demolition industry.

We adhere to stringent safety Australian (& Victorian) standards. We continually review and evaluate our safety measures in place ensuring industry best practice.

All of our staff are provided with continual professional development and ongoing training to ensure that their skills are up to date and most of all that they are safe on site; protecting them and our clients from risk.

We ensure our procedures meet the Australian Standard for OHS management systems AS2601-2001, and O.H.S regulations and do not carry out any demolition works until our measures have been inspected and approved by the relevant building surveyor.

Rapid Demolition Group also has a strong focus on recycling. We endeavor to recycle, reclaim and salvage for each and every project we take on. We recycle materials such as concrete, metal, bricks, timber as well as green waste. This means that we are able divert much waste from landfills.

We specialize in the removal of hazardous materials and can safely deal with asbestos and contaminated soil. Containment and prevention to the exposure of hazards and risks is critical in our work. We engage independent specialists to assess sites prior to commencing demolition works.

Our Safety Measures

Demolition work is always carefully planned before work starts so it can be carried out safely. Planning involves identifying hazards, assessing risks and determining appropriate control measures in consultation with all relevant persons involved in the work, including the principal contractor, demolition contractor, structural engineers and mobile plant operators.

We have developed a COVID-19 Safe plan (as per guidelines for the Building & Construction Industry)

We devise & supply Protection Measures where required for adjoining neighbours boundaries

We obtain & supply Asbestos Clearance Certificates – use only qualified/registered asbestos removalist contractors

We create & supply SWMS (Safe work method statements) for demolition and excavation

We create & supply demolition procedures for full & partial demolitions & for the removal of brick chimneys

We can devise demolition management work plans where required. Such documents provide valuable information to workers on the site in terms of identifying where hazards are and what precautions are required to mitigate the risk of those hazards.

We can supply hazardous management procedures/air quality control audits/reports & arrange inspections and quotes

Insurances

With Public Indemnity insurance to the value of $10,000,000 – we are covered for all eventualities to put your mind at ease

We have Work cover insurance in place for our employees

We are a Building Practitioners Board Licensed Builder Demolisher (low rise buildings) CBDL -53371

All demolition employees have white cards & accreditations/licenses for all operated machinery

Machinery & Equipment

We have an extensive range of machinery, equipment & trucks that are serviced regularly, so our clients can be confident that any equipment being used on site is fit for purpose and well maintained. This allows for demolitions and excavations to be completed in a timely and efficient manner (with minimal noise, dust and disturbance).

As well as having access to a fleet of machinery our skilled team are trained to carry out demolitions by hand where necessary, keeping certain required structures intact. This is of paramount importance when it comes to preserving heritage homes. Our partial demolition crew have a unique set of skills and expertise that allow them to safely take on such work, especially where facades need to be retained and there is tight access on site.