This Edge Bander Operation SOP (Safe Operating Procedure) covers setting up and running a powered edge banding machine in a joinery or cabinet making workshop. It covers guard and glue pot checks, feeding panels clear of the in-running nip point, handling long panels, clearing jams only after isolation, managing hot melt adhesive burns, and dust-safe clean-up without compressed air. It's written by WHS specialists, aligned to Australian WHS legislation, and fully editable in Microsoft Word.
Who it's for
Joinery and cabinet making workshops
Kitchen and wardrobe manufacturers
Furniture manufacturers
Shopfitters with workshops
Panel processing and CNC businesses
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
Drawing-in injury at the infeed and pressure roller nip point
Burns from the glue pot, nozzle, rollers and hot trim waste
Cuts from trimming, scraping and buffing units
Ejected offcuts, trim waste and panel kickback
Crush or pinch between the panel and the machine bed or supports
Timber, MDF and composite dust, including formaldehyde
Noise from feed motors and trimming units
Manual handling of long or sheet-sized panels
Slips and trips on glue residue and offcuts
What's included
9 pre-operational checks, from guards and emergency stop access to dust extraction, glue pot level and temperature, and unit settings
A 9-step operating procedure covering start-up order, operator position, feeding panels, jams, long panels and the outfeed
Isolation and lockout for jams, cutter changes and glue pot work, including bleeding pneumatic pressure and letting hot parts cool
6 shutdown, housekeeping and post-operation steps
Emergency actions for entanglement in the rollers, hot glue burns and fires in the extraction system
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 Joinery & Cabinet Making SOP Bundle. At $197 for the whole bundle, it works out much cheaper than buying SOPs one at a time.
Common questions
Should operators wear gloves?
Only close-fitting ones when feeding panels, as loose gloves can be drawn into the nip point. Heat-resistant gloves are used when refilling, cleaning or clearing the glue pot or nozzle.
Can the emergency stop be used to isolate for jams?
No. The SOP requires isolation at the machine or wall isolator with a personal lock and danger tag. The emergency stop and on/off switch aren't isolation points.
Does it cover other woodworking machines?
No. Panel saws, spindle moulders and other machines are covered by their own SOPs.
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.
