This Signage Installation SOP (Safe Operating Procedure) sets out how to install permanent commercial signage safely, including shopfront, illuminated, pylon and wall-mounted panel signs. It covers lifting and positioning sign components, mounting and fixing to the structure, working from a ladder or elevating work platform (EWP), exclusion zones and running cabling to the connection point for illuminated signs. It's written by WHS specialists, aligned to Australian WHS legislation, and fully editable in Microsoft Word.
Who it's for
Sign makers and signage installers
Shopfitters and fitout contractors
Franchise and retail rollout contractors
Electricians assisting with illuminated signs
Builders installing building and pylon signage
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 ladders, EWPs, roof edges or parapets
Lifting and positioning heavy, bulky or awkward sign panels
Being struck, crushed or caught by a sign during lifting
Ladder, EWP or lifting equipment instability on poor ground
Overhead powerlines when erecting pylon signs or working at height
Electric shock from exposed or incomplete wiring at the connection point
Wind gusts, heat and UV exposure during outdoor installs
Falling tools, fixings or offcuts striking people below
Cuts and eye injuries from sharp edges, drilling and cutting
What's included
9 pre-operational checks, from licences and EWP inspection to ground conditions, fixing points, powerlines and weather limits
A 9-step operating procedure covering exclusion zones, mechanical lifting aids, fixing and levelling the sign, cabling and dropped objects
Isolation and energy control for securing EWPs and ladders and isolating cordless tool batteries
6 shutdown, housekeeping and post-operation steps
Emergency actions for unstable signs, ladders or EWPs, falls and contact with wiring or overhead powerlines
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 the electrical connection for illuminated signs?
No. The SOP covers running and securing cabling to the connection point only. Final electrical connection and testing must be done by a licensed electrician.
Which types of signs does it cover?
It covers permanent commercial signage, including shopfront signs, illuminated signs, pylon signs and wall-mounted panel signs.
Do workers need an EWP licence?
Where an EWP high risk work licence is required for the platform being used, the pre-operational checks confirm it's current before work starts.
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.
