This Public Barricading & Hoarding Installation SOP (Safe Operating Procedure) sets out how to erect, maintain and remove temporary hoarding, fencing and barricades that separate the public from construction, shopfitting and maintenance work. It covers checking the site plan, panels and fixings, wind and services, setting a safe work zone, positioning bases, building the barricade without leaving gaps, signage and lighting, controlled gates, pedestrian paths and safe dismantling. It's written by WHS specialists, aligned to Australian WHS legislation, and fully editable in Microsoft Word.
Who it's for
Builders and construction contractors
Shopfitters working in shopping centres
Civil and maintenance contractors
Temporary fencing and hoarding hire companies
Event and venue operators
Council works crews
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
Manual handling of panels, posts, bases and ballast
Being struck by vehicles or plant near roads and car parks
Public access or injury through incomplete, unstable or poorly signed barricades
Cuts and eye injuries from cutting and fixing panels
Electric shock from damaged leads or tools outdoors
Falls when fixing signage or overhead hoarding elements
Panels lifting, shifting or collapsing in wind
Slips, trips and falls on uneven ground
Noise from power tools
Falling panels, posts or components and crush or pinch injuries
What's included
9 pre-operational checks, from training and the site plan or Traffic Management Plan to panel condition, inspections, tools, wind, services, lighting and handling help
A 10-step operating procedure covering set-out, a safe work zone, positioning bases, panel handling and fixing, building progressively, signage and lighting, gates and pedestrian paths
Isolation and energy control for storing tools and never leaving incomplete or damaged barricading open to the public
9 shutdown, housekeeping and post-operation steps
Emergency actions for collapsed or blown-over hoarding and public access or injury
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 Shopfitting 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 traffic control on public roads?
No. Traffic control that needs a registered traffic controller or a Traffic Management Plan is covered by your traffic management procedure and the site plan.
Does it address wind loading?
Yes. Forecast wind is checked before erecting panel-type hoarding, and panels lifting, shifting or collapsing in wind is one of the hazards covered.
Does it cover scaffold or permanent fencing?
No. Permanent fencing and scaffold erection are outside its scope.
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.
