This Reinforcing Steel Cutting, Bending & Splicing SOP (Safe Operating Procedure) covers the steel fixer's fabrication work before bar goes into formwork. It sets out reading bar bending schedules and drawings, checking bar grades and tags, cutting and bending with hand bar benders, bolt cutters and mechanical bar shears, lapping and splicing to specification, and stacking cut bar for the placement crew. It's written by WHS specialists, aligned to Australian WHS legislation, and fully editable in Microsoft Word.
Who it's for
Steel fixers and reinforcement contractors
Concreting contractors
Residential and commercial builders
Civil and infrastructure construction crews
Steel fixing apprentices and trainees
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
Cuts from sharp bar ends, mesh edges, tie wire and upright offcuts
Crush and nip injuries from hand benders, bolt cutters and bar shears
Strain from manual handling and repeated cutting and bending
Eye injury from flying metal fragments or wire ends
Being struck by bar or mesh springing back during bending
Slips and trips on offcuts, tie wire and fabrication debris
Misreading a bar bending schedule
What's included
7 pre-operational checks, from bar bending schedules and bar tags to tool condition, shear guards and swing space
A 9-step operating procedure covering schedules, bar identification, set-up, bending, cutting, laps and splices, and stacking
Energy control for manual benders and shears, rated bar diameters and powered rebar machines nearby
4 shutdown, housekeeping and post-operation steps
Emergency actions for jammed tools, bar springing back and hand or finger 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 Building & Construction 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 powered rebar machines?
No. It covers manual tools only: hand bar benders, bolt cutters and mechanical bar shears. A powered rebar bending or cutting machine needs its own plant-specific SOP.
Does it cover placing and tying bar in formwork?
No. Placing, tying and capping starter bars are covered by the Reinforcement Placement and Capping procedure.
Does it cover reading bar bending schedules?
Yes. Workers check the bar mark, diameter, shape code and quantity against the schedule and drawings before each cutting or bending run.
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.
