This Chemical Transport & Vehicle Storage SOP (Safe Operating Procedure) shows your team how to carry pesticides and other hazardous chemicals safely in a work ute or van between the workplace, chemical store and job sites. It covers loading and unloading, segregating and restraining containers, keeping chemicals out of the cabin, ventilation, warning signage, carrying the SDS or a manifest, and responding to a leak, spill or crash in transit. It's written by WHS specialists, aligned to Australian WHS legislation, and fully editable in Microsoft Word.
Who it's for
Pest control technicians
Lawn care, landscaping and weed control businesses
Pool service technicians
Mobile cleaning contractors
Farm and agricultural service providers
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
Spills or leaks inside the vehicle from unsecured or damaged containers
Vapour or spilled product exposure in an unventilated vehicle or cabin
Fire, reaction or contamination from incompatible chemicals carried together
Manual handling injury loading and unloading heavy containers
Containers shifting or becoming projectiles when braking, cornering or in a crash
Vehicle rolling during loading or unloading
Contamination of food, drink or personal items
Injury to the driver, passengers or the public from a leak, fire or spill in transit
Spills reaching roadways, drains or waterways
What's included
8 pre-operational checks, from SDS compatibility and container condition to restraints, spill kit, fire extinguisher and manifest
A 12-step operating procedure covering approved containers, segregation, load placement, restraint, warning signage, heat and placarded load limits
Isolation and energy control for immobilising the vehicle before loading and separating the chemical compartment from the cabin
6 shutdown, housekeeping and post-operation steps
Emergency actions for leaks and spills inside the vehicle, crashes and rollovers, and notifying emergency services
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 Pest Control 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 placarded dangerous goods loads?
No. It covers non-placarded loads only. Where the volume or class of chemicals would need a placarded load or a dangerous goods driver licence, transport must follow the Australian Dangerous Goods Code instead.
Can chemicals be carried in the cab?
No. The SOP requires chemicals and contaminated equipment to stay out of the driver's cabin at all times, separated by a bulkhead, storage box or dedicated compartment.
Can chemicals be left in the vehicle overnight?
No, unless the vehicle is an approved and secured chemical transport vehicle. Otherwise chemicals are unloaded to their designated storage area at the end of the task or shift.
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.
