This Metal Rolling & Folding SOP (Safe Operating Procedure) covers operating plate and section rollers, press brakes and panbrakes to bend and form metal plate, sheet and sections. It sets out guard and emergency stop checks, setting up rollers and dies, keeping hands clear of nip and closing points, handling heavy plate, and lockout with hydraulic pressure release and beam support before jams or die changes. It's written by WHS specialists, aligned to Australian WHS legislation, and fully editable in Microsoft Word.
Who it's for
Metal fabrication and engineering workshops
Sheet metal and roof plumbing fabricators
Structural steel fabricators
Manufacturers with press brakes or panbrakes
Boilermakers and fabrication apprentices
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
Fingers and hands caught in the nip point between rollers
Crushing or shearing at the beam and die of a folding machine
Entanglement of hands, hair or clothing in rotating rollers
Being struck or crushed by plate or sections during loading and unloading
Cuts from sharp edges, burrs and offcuts
Strain from handling heavy or awkward plate and sections
Noise from machine operation
Hydraulic fluid injection injuries and leaks on folding machines
Slips and trips on swarf, offcuts or hydraulic fluid
What's included
8 pre-operational checks, from guards, interlocks and the emergency stop to hydraulic hoses and handling aids
A 10-step operating procedure covering settings, positioning material, controls, infeed guides, jams, outfeed support and rated capacity
Isolation and lockout with personal locks, zero energy testing, hydraulic pressure release and beam support
6 shutdown, housekeeping and post-operation steps
Emergency actions for people caught or crushed in the machine and hydraulic injection injuries
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 Steel & Metal Fabrication SOP Bundle. At $197 for the whole bundle, it works out much cheaper than buying SOPs one at a time.
Common questions
Which machines does it cover?
It covers plate and section rollers, and folding machines including press brakes and panbrakes. Welding, cutting and other fabrication processes need their own SOPs.
Can operators wear gloves on the machine?
No. Gloves of any kind must not be worn where a glove could reach the rollers, workpiece or nip point. Cut-resistant gloves are only for handling sharp stock with the machine isolated.
Is the emergency stop enough to clear a jam?
No. The machine must be isolated at the main isolator, locked out with a personal lock and tag, and tested for zero energy. Hydraulic pressure is released and the beam supported first.
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.
