SWMS AUS
Plant and equipment

Safe Operating Procedures

The one-page procedures that go up at the machine: hazards, PPE, pre-start checks, the safe sequence, shutdown and what to do when it goes wrong. Written per trade and per state, covering general equipment and the plant specific to the work.

105 trade packs 9 state editions each from $99.99 one-off Free with a SWMS trade pack
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105 SOP packs

Abrasive Blasting and Coatings

21 SOPs

Abrasive Blast Pot, Hoses, Nozzle and Breathing-Air Supply, Blast Cabinet Operation, Shot Blaster (Walk-Behind Steel Shot) + 18 more
from $99.99/state

Acoustic and Vibration Control

19 SOPs

Machinery Skates, Toe Jacks & Inertia Base Positioning, Portable Concrete Mixer, Plasterboard Panel Lifter + 16 more
from $99.99/state

Arborist and Tree Work

10 SOPs

Elevated Work Platform (EWP) - Boom Lift, Manual Handling - Team Lifting, Hazardous Substance Handling & Storage + 7 more
from $99.99/state

Asbestos

11 SOPs

Asbestos Wetting, Hand Tools and Controlled Waste Equipment, Asbestos Enclosure, Negative-Pressure and Decontamination Equipment, Wet-Dry Vacuum & Dust Extraction (H-Class) + 8 more
from $99.99/state

Automotive and Mobile Mechanical

20 SOPs

Vehicle Hoist, Trolley Jack & Jack Stands, Tyre Changer & Inflation Cage (Heavy Vehicles), Oxy-Acetylene Cutting & Heating Set + 17 more
from $99.99/state

Battery Storage and Off-Grid Power

19 SOPs

Battery Lifter & Powered Stair-Climbing Trolley, DC Isolation, Proving Dead & Working on Battery Systems, Cable Pulling and Ceiling-Space Access Tools + 16 more
from $99.99/state

Blinds, Awnings and Window Furnishings

11 SOPs

Spring-Tension Winding Tool (Awning Arms & Roller Shutters), Drill - Hammer Drill, Impact Wrench - Driver + 8 more
from $99.99/state

Bricklaying

12 SOPs

Portable Concrete Mixer, Angle Grinder, Drill - Hammer Drill + 9 more
from $99.99/state

Carpentry

19 SOPs

Drop Saw - Compound Mitre Saw, Circular Saw, Reciprocating Saw + 16 more
from $99.99/state

Carpet, Vinyl and Resilient Flooring

9 SOPs

Concrete Grinder - Scarifier, Floor Covering Stripper and Scraper (Powered), Carpet Fitting Tools and Resilient Floor Seam Welding + 6 more
from $99.99/state

Caulking and Sealant Contractor

17 SOPs

Bulk Sealant Pump & Powered Caulking Gun, Swing Stage (Suspended Scaffold), Angle Grinder + 14 more
from $99.99/state

Ceilings and Partitions

13 SOPs

Plasterboard Panel Lifter, Laser Level (Line & Rotary), Angle Grinder + 10 more
from $99.99/state

Civil Works

34 SOPs

Excavator, Wheel Loader - Front-End Loader, Skid Steer - Bobcat + 31 more
from $99.99/state

Cleaning

14 SOPs

Building Maintenance Unit (BMU) Operation, Floor Care Machines (Scrubber, Burnisher & Carpet Extractor), Commercial Cleaning Vacuum (Dry and Wet-Dry) + 11 more
from $99.99/state

Commercial and Office Cleaning

9 SOPs

Floor Care Machines (Scrubber, Burnisher & Carpet Extractor), Commercial Cleaning Vacuum (Dry and Wet-Dry), Extension Leads, RCDs and Portable Power + 6 more
from $99.99/state

Commercial Refrigeration and Cold Rooms

26 SOPs

Refrigerant Recovery Unit & Cylinders, Nitrogen Pressure Testing of Refrigeration Systems, Panel Suction Lifter & Panel Trolley + 23 more
from $99.99/state

Concrete Cutting and Core Drilling

14 SOPs

Concrete Wall Saw and Wire Saw, Core Drilling Rig (Wet & Dry), Concrete - Road Saw (Walk-Behind) + 11 more
from $99.99/state

Concrete Grinding and Polishing

10 SOPs

Propane Burnisher (High-Speed Floor Buffer), Slurry Vacuum, Solidifier & Auto Scrubber, Planetary Floor Grinder (Walk-Behind & Ride-On) + 7 more
from $99.99/state

Concrete Pumping

8 SOPs

Concrete Line Pump, Concrete Boom Pump, Concrete Pipeline, Clamps, End Hose & Sponge Ball Catcher + 5 more
from $99.99/state

Concreting

27 SOPs

Concrete Line Pump, Concrete Boom Pump, Portable Concrete Mixer + 24 more
from $99.99/state

Confined Space Entry

7 SOPs

Extension Leads, RCDs and Portable Power, Manual Handling - Team Lifting, Hazardous Substance Handling & Storage + 4 more
from $99.99/state

Contaminated Land and Remediation

15 SOPs

Excavator, Skid Steer - Bobcat, Vacuum Excavation - Hydro-Excavation Unit + 12 more
from $99.99/state

Crane and Lifting

12 SOPs

Vehicle Loading Crane (Hiab), Materials Hoist, Manual Handling - Team Lifting + 9 more
from $99.99/state

Data and Communications

17 SOPs

Cable Pulling and Ceiling-Space Access Tools, Core Drilling Rig (Wet & Dry), Cable Hauling Winch, Rods, Rollers & Drum Stands + 14 more
from $99.99/state

Decks, Pergolas and Outdoor Structures

20 SOPs

Portable Concrete Mixer, Drop Saw - Compound Mitre Saw, Circular Saw + 17 more
from $99.99/state

Demolition

29 SOPs

Concrete - Road Saw - Saw Cutting, Core Drilling Rig (Wet & Dry), Mobile Crusher + 26 more
from $99.99/state

Drainage, Drain Cleaning and Pipe Relining

24 SOPs

Plate Compactor - Wacker, Vacuum Excavation - Hydro-Excavation Unit, Traffic Control Sign & Cone Setout + 21 more
from $99.99/state

Earthmoving and Mobile Plant

24 SOPs

Tyre Changer & Inflation Cage (Heavy Vehicles), Screening Plant, Excavator + 21 more
from $99.99/state

Electrical Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC)

25 SOPs

Refrigerant Recovery Unit & Cylinders, Nitrogen Pressure Testing of Refrigeration Systems, Panel Suction Lifter & Panel Trolley + 22 more
from $99.99/state

Electrical Combined HVAC and Solar

35 SOPs

Refrigerant Recovery Unit & Cylinders, Nitrogen Pressure Testing of Refrigeration Systems, Panel Suction Lifter & Panel Trolley + 32 more
from $99.99/state

Electrical EV Stations

25 SOPs

Plate Compactor - Wacker, Traffic Control Sign & Cone Setout, Voltage Tester & Multimeter - Proving Dead + 22 more
from $99.99/state

Electrical Solar

21 SOPs

Cable Pulling and Ceiling-Space Access Tools, Voltage Tester & Multimeter - Proving Dead, Insulation Resistance, Earth Continuity & RCD Tester - Installation Testing + 18 more
from $99.99/state

Electrical Work General

26 SOPs

Voltage Tester & Multimeter - Proving Dead, Insulation Resistance, Earth Continuity & RCD Tester - Installation Testing, Portable Appliance Tester - In-Service Test and Tag + 23 more
from $99.99/state

Epoxy and Resin Flooring

12 SOPs

Planetary Floor Grinder (Walk-Behind & Ride-On), Concrete Grinder - Scarifier, Shot Blaster (Walk-Behind Steel Shot) + 9 more
from $99.99/state

Events and Entertainment

17 SOPs

Forklift, Drill - Hammer Drill, Impact Wrench - Driver + 14 more
from $99.99/state

Facade and Remedial Building

21 SOPs

Bulk Sealant Pump & Powered Caulking Gun, Swing Stage (Suspended Scaffold), Materials Hoist + 18 more
from $99.99/state

Fencing

15 SOPs

Portable Concrete Mixer, Angle Grinder, Drop Saw - Compound Mitre Saw + 12 more
from $99.99/state

Fire Services

21 SOPs

Voltage Tester & Multimeter - Proving Dead, Insulated Tools, Insulated Gloves & Arc-Rated PPE - Inspection & Use, Angle Grinder + 18 more
from $99.99/state

Firestop and Penetration Sealing

15 SOPs

Bulk Sealant Pump & Powered Caulking Gun, Fire-Rated Mortar Mixing & Batt Cutting Station, Angle Grinder + 12 more
from $99.99/state

Flooring

16 SOPs

Slurry Vacuum, Solidifier & Auto Scrubber, Planetary Floor Grinder (Walk-Behind & Ride-On), Concrete Grinder - Scarifier + 13 more
from $99.99/state

Formwork

21 SOPs

Post-Tensioning Stressing Jack, Reo Bar Cutter - Bender, Drop Saw - Compound Mitre Saw + 18 more
from $99.99/state

Garage Doors and Automatic Gates

16 SOPs

Portable Concrete Mixer, Angle Grinder, Drill - Hammer Drill + 13 more
from $99.99/state

Garden and Building Supplies Yard

12 SOPs

Wheel Loader - Front-End Loader, Skid Steer - Bobcat, Telehandler + 9 more
from $99.99/state

Gas Fitting and LPG Installation

17 SOPs

Angle Grinder, Drill - Hammer Drill, Wet-Dry Vacuum & Dust Extraction (H-Class) + 14 more
from $99.99/state

Glazing

12 SOPs

Drill - Hammer Drill, Impact Wrench - Driver, Extension Leads, RCDs and Portable Power + 9 more
from $99.99/state

Grounds and Garden Maintenance

14 SOPs

Drill - Hammer Drill, Manual Handling - Team Lifting, Hazardous Substance Handling & Storage + 11 more
from $99.99/state

Gutter Cleaning and Gutter Guard Installation

23 SOPs

Angle Grinder, Drill - Hammer Drill, Impact Wrench - Driver + 20 more
from $99.99/state

Handyman and Property Maintenance

18 SOPs

Angle Grinder, Drop Saw - Compound Mitre Saw, Circular Saw + 15 more
from $99.99/state

Hoarding, Site Fencing and Temporary Works

17 SOPs

Telehandler, Traffic Control Sign & Cone Setout, Drop Saw - Compound Mitre Saw + 14 more
from $99.99/state

House Raising, Restumping and Underpinning

24 SOPs

Portable Concrete Mixer, Angle Grinder, Circular Saw + 21 more
from $99.99/state

Hydro Excavation and Vacuum Truck Services

11 SOPs

Vacuum Excavation - Hydro-Excavation Unit, Traffic Control Sign & Cone Setout, Manual Handling - Team Lifting + 8 more
from $99.99/state

Insulation

11 SOPs

Voltage Tester & Multimeter - Proving Dead, Drill - Hammer Drill, Wet-Dry Vacuum & Dust Extraction (H-Class) + 8 more
from $99.99/state

Irrigation and Water Systems

17 SOPs

Plate Compactor - Wacker, Voltage Tester & Multimeter - Proving Dead, Drill - Hammer Drill + 14 more
from $99.99/state

Joinery and Cabinet Making

20 SOPs

Drop Saw - Compound Mitre Saw, Circular Saw, Drill - Hammer Drill + 17 more
from $99.99/state

Kitchen Bathroom and Renovation

19 SOPs

Plasterboard Panel Lifter, Floor Covering Stripper and Scraper (Powered), Angle Grinder + 16 more
from $99.99/state

Landscaping

42 SOPs

Portable Concrete Mixer, Angle Grinder, Drop Saw - Compound Mitre Saw + 39 more
from $99.99/state

Lifts, Escalators and Vertical Transport

17 SOPs

Voltage Tester & Multimeter - Proving Dead, Insulated Tools, Insulated Gloves & Arc-Rated PPE - Inspection & Use, Angle Grinder + 14 more
from $99.99/state

Line Marking

16 SOPs

Concrete Grinder - Scarifier, Line Marking Equipment, Traffic Control Sign & Cone Setout + 13 more
from $99.99/state

Locksmithing and Access Control

12 SOPs

Voltage Tester & Multimeter - Proving Dead, Angle Grinder, Reciprocating Saw + 9 more
from $99.99/state

Metal Roofing and Roof Plumbing

18 SOPs

Drill - Hammer Drill, Impact Wrench - Driver, Wet-Dry Vacuum & Dust Extraction (H-Class) + 15 more
from $99.99/state

Miscellaneous and Specialist

16 SOPs

Cable Pulling and Ceiling-Space Access Tools, Drill - Hammer Drill, Impact Wrench - Driver + 13 more
from $99.99/state

Mobile Crushing and Screening

15 SOPs

Mobile Crusher, Screening Plant, Stacker & Conveyor + 12 more
from $99.99/state

Modular and Prefabricated Construction

23 SOPs

Portable Concrete Mixer, Telehandler, Plate Compactor - Wacker + 20 more
from $99.99/state

Painting

16 SOPs

Abrasive Blast Pot, Hoses, Nozzle and Breathing-Air Supply, Drill - Hammer Drill, Wet-Dry Vacuum & Dust Extraction (H-Class) + 13 more
from $99.99/state

Pallet Racking and Shelving

12 SOPs

Laser Level (Line & Rotary), Forklift, Drill - Hammer Drill + 9 more
from $99.99/state

Paving

25 SOPs

Portable Concrete Mixer, Bull Float & Hand Finishing Tools, Roller - Compactor + 22 more
from $99.99/state

Pest Control

8 SOPs

Drill - Hammer Drill, Wet-Dry Vacuum & Dust Extraction (H-Class), Extension Leads, RCDs and Portable Power + 5 more
from $99.99/state

Piling and Foundations

22 SOPs

Concrete Line Pump, Concrete Boom Pump, Poker - Immersion Vibrator + 19 more
from $99.99/state

Plastering

13 SOPs

Plasterboard Panel Lifter, Laser Level (Line & Rotary), Drill - Hammer Drill + 10 more
from $99.99/state

Playground Contractor

21 SOPs

Portable Concrete Mixer, Angle Grinder, Circular Saw + 18 more
from $99.99/state

Plumbing

30 SOPs

CIPP Liner Inversion Drum & Curing Unit, Reciprocating Saw, Drill - Hammer Drill + 27 more
from $99.99/state

Power Tools and Equipment

24 SOPs

Portable Appliance Tester - In-Service Test and Tag, Angle Grinder, Drop Saw - Compound Mitre Saw + 21 more
from $99.99/state

Powerline and Distribution Construction

23 SOPs

Traffic Control Sign & Cone Setout, Vehicle Loading Crane (Hiab), Cable Hauling Winch, Rods, Rollers & Drum Stands + 20 more
from $99.99/state

Precast Concrete and Tilt-Up

20 SOPs

Portable Concrete Mixer, Poker - Immersion Vibrator, Concrete Grinder - Scarifier + 17 more
from $99.99/state

Pressure Cleaning and Sealing

10 SOPs

Extension Leads, RCDs and Portable Power, Step Ladder - Extension Ladder, Elevated Work Platform (EWP) - Scissor Lift + 7 more
from $99.99/state

Rendering and Texture Coating

13 SOPs

Portable Concrete Mixer, Drill - Hammer Drill, Wet-Dry Vacuum & Dust Extraction (H-Class) + 10 more
from $99.99/state

Residential Builder

36 SOPs

Portable Concrete Mixer, Poker - Immersion Vibrator, Bull Float & Hand Finishing Tools + 33 more
from $99.99/state

Restoration and Make Safe

17 SOPs

Circular Saw, Reciprocating Saw, Drill - Hammer Drill + 14 more
from $99.99/state

Retaining Wall Construction

23 SOPs

Portable Concrete Mixer, Laser Level (Line & Rotary), Plate Compactor - Wacker + 20 more
from $99.99/state

Road Works and Asphalting

17 SOPs

Grader, Roller - Compactor, Articulated Dump Truck + 14 more
from $99.99/state

Roof Tiling and Roof Restoration

16 SOPs

Portable Concrete Mixer, Drill - Hammer Drill, Wet-Dry Vacuum & Dust Extraction (H-Class) + 13 more
from $99.99/state

Roofing

17 SOPs

Drill - Hammer Drill, Impact Wrench - Driver, Wet-Dry Vacuum & Dust Extraction (H-Class) + 14 more
from $99.99/state

Rubber Softfall and Synthetic Turf

18 SOPs

Portable Concrete Mixer, Circular Saw, Drill - Hammer Drill + 15 more
from $99.99/state

Rubber Softfall Contractor

14 SOPs

Circular Saw, Drill - Hammer Drill, Jackhammer - Breaker + 11 more
from $99.99/state

Scaffolding

15 SOPs

Swing Stage (Suspended Scaffold), Materials Hoist, Impact Wrench - Driver + 12 more
from $99.99/state

Security, CCTV and Alarms

11 SOPs

Cable Pulling and Ceiling-Space Access Tools, Voltage Tester & Multimeter - Proving Dead, Drill - Hammer Drill + 8 more
from $99.99/state

Shade Sail Contractor

17 SOPs

Portable Concrete Mixer, Angle Grinder, Drill - Hammer Drill + 14 more
from $99.99/state

Sheds and Rural Buildings

27 SOPs

Portable Concrete Mixer, Poker - Immersion Vibrator, Power Float - Helicopter Trowel + 24 more
from $99.99/state

Shop Fitting

18 SOPs

Plasterboard Panel Lifter, Laser Level (Line & Rotary), Angle Grinder + 15 more
from $99.99/state

Signwriting and Vehicle Graphics

17 SOPs

Portable Concrete Mixer, Drill - Hammer Drill, Impact Wrench - Driver + 14 more
from $99.99/state

Steel Construction

18 SOPs

Abrasive Blast Pot, Hoses, Nozzle and Breathing-Air Supply, Telehandler, Angle Grinder + 15 more
from $99.99/state

Steel Fixing and Reinforcement

11 SOPs

Reo Bar Cutter - Bender, Angle Grinder, Drill - Hammer Drill + 8 more
from $99.99/state

Stonemasonry and Stone Benchtops

14 SOPs

Angle Grinder, Drill - Hammer Drill, Wet-Dry Vacuum & Dust Extraction (H-Class) + 11 more
from $99.99/state

Surveying and Site Setout

8 SOPs

Laser Level (Line & Rotary), Traffic Control Sign & Cone Setout, Manual Handling - Team Lifting + 5 more
from $99.99/state

Swimming Pool

22 SOPs

Concrete Line Pump, Concrete Boom Pump, Portable Concrete Mixer + 19 more
from $99.99/state

Synthetic Turf Contractor

13 SOPs

Circular Saw, Drill - Hammer Drill, Portable Generator + 10 more
from $99.99/state

Tiling and Waterproofing

11 SOPs

Concrete Grinder - Scarifier, Angle Grinder, Drill - Hammer Drill + 8 more
from $99.99/state

Timber Flooring, Sanding and Finishing

15 SOPs

Concrete Grinder - Scarifier, Floor Covering Stripper and Scraper (Powered), Timber Floor Sander, Edger and Floor Buffer + 12 more
from $99.99/state

Traffic Management

9 SOPs

Line Marking Equipment, Water Cart, Traffic Control Sign & Cone Setout + 6 more
from $99.99/state

Transport and Warehousing

11 SOPs

Tyre Changer & Inflation Cage (Heavy Vehicles), Forklift, Vehicle Loading Crane (Hiab) + 8 more
from $99.99/state

Waste and Skip Bins

12 SOPs

Excavator, Wheel Loader - Front-End Loader, Forklift + 9 more
from $99.99/state

Waterproofing

14 SOPs

Concrete Grinder - Scarifier, Angle Grinder, Drill - Hammer Drill + 11 more
from $99.99/state

Welding and Fabrication

18 SOPs

Oxy-Acetylene Cutting & Heating Set, Abrasive Blast Pot, Hoses, Nozzle and Breathing-Air Supply, Forklift + 15 more
from $99.99/state

Window Tinting and Architectural Film

9 SOPs

Extension Leads, RCDs and Portable Power, Step Ladder - Extension Ladder, Mobile Scaffold (Tower) + 6 more
from $99.99/state

Working at Height

12 SOPs

Building Maintenance Unit (BMU) Operation, Swing Stage (Suspended Scaffold), Step Ladder - Extension Ladder + 9 more
from $99.99/state

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