This Brick Saw Setup & Wet Cutting SOP (Safe Operating Procedure) covers setting up, operating and shutting down a bench or table brick saw for wet cutting bricks, blocks, pavers and other masonry. It covers blade and guard checks, water supply and RCD checks, keeping water on the blade to control silica dust, safe feeding, isolating before blade changes, and cleaning slurry with wet methods. It's written by WHS specialists, aligned to Australian WHS legislation, and fully editable in Microsoft Word.
Who it's for
Bricklayers and blocklayers
Landscapers and paving contractors
Stonemasons
Builders and residential construction trades
Tilers cutting pavers and masonry
Use it to
Train and induct workers in exactly how you expect the task to be done
Keep a clear reference at the machine, in the vehicle or on site
Record competency with the built-in sign-off
Show clients, insurers and auditors your safe work methods are written down
What this SOP covers
Silica dust from cutting bricks, blocks and pavers
Cuts or amputation from the rotating blade, kickback and blade binding
Electric shock from leads, plugs and switches exposed to water and slurry
Slips on wet or slurry-covered work areas
Manual handling when lifting and positioning masonry at the saw
Noise from the saw, and eye or skin irritation from spray and debris
What's included
4 pre-operational checks, from blade condition and guard adjustment to the water supply, RCD and emergency stop
A 4-step operating procedure covering set-up, starting the water before the saw, feeding the cut and keeping water on the blade
Isolation and energy control for blade changes, jams and adjustments, including waiting for the blade to stop
4 shutdown, housekeeping and post-operation steps
Emergency actions for blade binding, kickback, blade contact, electric shock and water supply failure
PPE checklist and a list of related documents
Competency acknowledgement and worker sign-off
Space for your logo, SOP number, version and review dates
Why use this template
Saves hours compared with writing an SOP from a blank page
Written as clear, numbered steps that workers can follow on the job
Fully editable, so you can match it to your equipment, site and how your team works
The competency sign-off gives you a training record from day one
How it works
Buy online and download straight away. You'll also get an email with your link.
Add your logo, company name, SOP number and dates.
Check it suits your equipment and site, and edit anything you need to.
Train your workers and have them sign the competency acknowledgement.
Need more than one SOP?
This SOP is also included in the Ultimate Bricklaying & Masonry SOP Bundle. At $197 for the whole bundle, it works out much cheaper than buying SOPs one at a time.
Common questions
Does it cover dry cutting or quick cut saws?
No. It covers wet cutting with a bench or table brick saw only. Dry cutting, handheld or quick cut saws and on-tool dust extraction are covered by separate procedures.
What happens if the water stops?
Stop cutting. The SOP says to stop if water flow fails or dust becomes visible, and not to resume until suppression is restored.
Can slurry be swept up?
No. Clean-up uses wet methods such as hosing, squeegeeing or wet wiping, never dry sweeping or compressed air.
Can I change it?
Yes. It's a Microsoft Word file, so you can add, remove or change any step, check or hazard, and add your own logo and details.
Does it suit my state?
Yes. It's written to the model WHS laws and suits all states and territories, including Victoria under the OHS Act and Regulations.
What if it doesn't suit my work?
You're covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee if it isn't fit for purpose.
