Plant & Earthmoving SOP Templates

Heavy plant and earthmoving equipment safe operating procedures — excavators, loaders, dozers, dump trucks, tractors and skid-steers. Each SOP carries the hazard & risk-control table required for HRCW SWMS source material.

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Elevating & Lifting SOP

Cranes, scaffolding, scissor lifts, EWP / boom lifts.

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Workshop & Power Tools SOP

Grinders, saws, drill presses, CNC, nail guns, jackhammers.

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High-Risk Tasks SOP

Manual handling, heights, confined space, welding, asbestos, chemicals.

19 SOPs

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Trades & Construction SOP

Bricklaying, formwork, plumbing, tiling, plastering, roofing.

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Vehicles & Materials Handling SOP

Forklifts, pallet jacks, truck driving, loading / unloading.

4 SOPs

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Hospitality & Food SOP

Meat slicer, deep fryer (more coming).

2 SOPs

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Excavator SOP

This Standard Operating Procedure describes the safe method for operating a tracked or wheeled hydraulic excavator.

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Front-End / Wheel Loader SOP

This Standard Operating Procedure describes the safe operation of a front-end (wheel) loader for loading, carrying and placing material.

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Telehandler SOP

This Standard Operating Procedure describes the safe operation of a telescopic handler (telehandler) for lifting, placing and moving loads a…

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Skid Steer / Bobcat SOP

This Standard Operating Procedure describes the safe operation of a skid-steer loader (commonly called a Bobcat) and its attachments.

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Backhoe Loader SOP

This Standard Operating Procedure describes the safe operation of a backhoe loader for excavating, loading and material handling.

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Dozer SOP

This Standard Operating Procedure describes the safe operation of a tracked or wheeled dozer for pushing, grading and clearing.

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Roller / Compactor SOP

This Standard Operating Procedure describes the safe operation of self-propelled rollers and compactors for compacting soil and asphalt.

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Dump Truck SOP

This Standard Operating Procedure describes the safe operation of an articulated/rigid dump truck for hauling and dumping material.

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Tractor SOP

This Standard Operating Procedure describes the safe operation of an agricultural/utility tractor and its implements.

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Quad Bike / ATV SOP

This Standard Operating Procedure describes the safe operation of a quad bike (all-terrain vehicle).

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