This Metal Roof Sheeting Installation SOP (Safe Operating Procedure) covers laying out, positioning and fixing metal roof sheets once they are on the roof. It sets out fall prevention and rescue checks, marking skylights and fragile surfaces, crawl boards, handling sheets in wind, fixing sheets progressively, controlling tools and offcuts, and keeping clear of overhead powerlines. It's written by WHS specialists, aligned to Australian WHS legislation, and fully editable in Microsoft Word.
Who it's for
Roofing contractors and roof plumbers
Residential and commercial builders
Shed, carport and patio builders
Metal roof restoration and re-roofing businesses
Steel building erectors
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 unprotected roof edges or openings
Falling through skylights, roof lights, sarking or damaged sheeting
Losing footing on sloped, wet, dewy or frosted metal roofs
Sheets catching the wind and causing a fall or striking someone
Cuts from sheet edges, screws, swarf and cut ends
Strain from lifting and positioning long or heavy sheets
Electric shock from overhead powerlines
Tools, screws, offcuts or sheets falling to a lower level
Noise from screw guns and power tools
Sunburn and heat illness from outdoor work at height
What's included
10 pre-operational checks, from the fall prevention system and rescue plan to weather, fragile surfaces and powerlines
An 11-step operating procedure covering fragile surfaces, crawl boards, sheet handling in wind, fixing patterns, loose items and cutting
Isolation and energy control for fall prevention systems, power tools and overhead powerlines
7 shutdown, housekeeping and post-operation steps
Emergency actions for falls, falling objects and rescuing a worker suspended in a harness
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 getting sheets up onto the roof?
No. It starts once sheets and fixings are on the roof. Lifting and landing materials is covered by the Material Hoisting to Roof procedure.
Do I need a SWMS for roof sheeting?
Usually, yes. The task typically meets the definition of high risk construction work where there's a risk of falling more than two metres or work near a fragile roof, so a SWMS is needed as well as this SOP.
Does it say what to do in windy weather?
Yes. Workers handle one sheet at a time, keep it low, use a second person for larger sheets, and stop work if wind makes a sheet hard to control.
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.
