This Ozone Generator Operation SOP (Safe Operating Procedure) gives your team a controlled method for using portable ozone generators to treat odours in rooms, buildings and vehicle interiors. It covers approval after a site-specific assessment, emptying and isolating the space, switching off shared air conditioning, running the generator from outside, ozone detector checks, ventilation and clearance testing before re-entry, and what to do if someone enters during treatment. It's written by WHS specialists, aligned to Australian WHS legislation, and fully editable in Microsoft Word.
 
Who it's for
Hotels, motels and holiday accommodation
Cleaning and restoration contractors
Fire, flood and trauma cleaning businesses
Car detailers and vehicle dealers
Property managers and short-stay hosts
 
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
Breathing ozone, causing eye, throat and lung irritation and lung damage
Entering a treatment area while running or before ozone has cleared
Ozone reaching adjoining spaces through air conditioning, ceilings, gaps or doorways
Loss of the sense of smell, so odour gives no reliable warning
Formaldehyde and fine particles from ozone reacting with fragrances and cleaners
Damage to rubber, plastics, fabrics, artwork and electronics
Electric shock or fire from damaged, wet or overheating units
Slips, trips and falls from leads and equipment
 
What's included
10 pre-operational checks, from approval and the test tag to detector calibration, the clearance criterion, connected spaces, notifying occupants and removing people, animals and plants
An 11-step operating procedure covering placing and timing the generator, no entry during treatment, checking adjoining spaces, ventilating and clearance testing
Isolation and energy control for isolating the treatment area and switching off or isolating air conditioning and ventilation
4 shutdown, housekeeping and post-operation steps
Emergency actions for a person in the treatment area, ozone exposure symptoms and generator faults
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 Cleaning SOP Bundle. At $197 for the whole bundle, it works out much cheaper than buying SOPs one at a time.
 
Common questions
Is ozone treatment used for routine odour control?
No. The SOP limits it to cases where removing the odour source, cleaning and ventilation haven't worked, and only with a competent person's approval after a documented site-specific assessment.
Does it require an ozone detector?
Yes. A calibrated, bump-tested ozone detector is used to check adjoining spaces during treatment and to confirm the space meets your clearance criterion before re-entry.
Does it cover in-duct or laundry ozone systems?
No. Fixed in-duct and laundry ozone systems, ozone used for water treatment and fumigation with registered fumigants aren't covered.
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.