This Material Hoisting to Roof SOP (Safe Operating Procedure) covers the roof-side work of receiving, landing, unloading and stacking materials raised by a material hoist, brick elevator, crane or conveyor. It sets out edge protection at the landing point, fall-arrest and rescue planning, ground-level exclusion zones, tag lines, communication with the operator, and spreading loads within the roof's safe working load. It's written by WHS specialists, aligned to Australian WHS legislation, and fully editable in Microsoft Word.
Who it's for
Roofing contractors
Roof plumbers
Builders and carpenters working on new homes and extensions
Bricklaying crews landing materials at height
Solar panel installers
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
Falls from the roof edge or landing point while receiving materials
Materials falling onto workers below
Being struck by a swinging or uncontrolled load at roof level
Crush injuries when guiding or stacking a landed load
Overloading the roof or trusses with stacked materials
Overreaching near the roof edge to guide a load
Entanglement when clearing a jammed hoist, crane or conveyor
Slips and trips on sheeting, battens, wet or sloped surfaces
Falling through fragile roof sheeting or skylights near the landing point
What's included
9 pre-operational checks, from edge protection and the fall-arrest rescue plan to safe working loads, exclusion zones and wind
A 10-step operating procedure covering the load path, tag lines, landing, unloading, stacking and closing edge protection
Isolation and energy control for jammed loads and hoist maintenance, and keeping fall protection in place at any edge opening
6 shutdown, housekeeping and post-operation steps
Emergency actions for uncontrolled or swinging loads, falls, people struck by a load and jammed loads
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 Roofing 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 operating the hoist or brick elevator?
No. It covers the roof-side receiving and landing work. Hoist and brick elevator pre-start and operating checks are in the Brick Elevator & Material Hoist Use SOP.
Does it include fall-arrest rescue planning?
Yes. Where a fall-arrest system is used, workers confirm a tested rescue procedure, rescue equipment and trained rescuers are on site before work starts. Relying on emergency services alone isn't accepted.
Is a SWMS also needed?
Yes, where the work is high risk construction work, such as work with a risk of falling more than 2 metres. The SOP sits alongside the site-specific SWMS.
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.
