This Site Arrival & Hazard Walk-Through SOP (Safe Operating Procedure) sets out the arrival and hazard walk-through every employee or contractor completes before starting work at any site, whatever their trade. It covers parking and signing in, confirming access and egress, identifying other trades and traffic, locating services, spotting hazards such as excavations, asbestos-containing material and structural damage, checking barricading and finding the assembly point and first aid. It's written by WHS specialists, aligned to Australian WHS legislation, and fully editable in Microsoft Word.
Who it's for
Trades and contractors attending multiple sites
Builders and site supervisors
Maintenance and repair technicians
Installers and service crews
Inspectors, assessors and consultants visiting sites
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
Vehicles, mobile plant and pedestrian traffic already on site
Overhead powerlines and underground services
Slips and trips from uneven ground, debris, spills or poor lighting
Falls from height or into unbarricaded excavations and openings
Disturbed asbestos-containing material
Damaged or unstable structures and falling material
Falling objects from other trades' work
Confusion in an emergency about the assembly point or first aid
Poor coordination with other trades on site
What's included
6 pre-operational checks, from inductions and permits to vehicle condition, PPE, site information and communication
A 10-step operating procedure covering parking, sign-in, access routes, other trades, services, hazard spotting and clearance to start
Isolation and energy control for securing your vehicle and barricading hazards found during the walk-through
5 shutdown, housekeeping and post-operation steps
Emergency actions for uncontrolled excavations, exposed live services, unstable structures and evacuation
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 Civil & Earthworks SOP Bundle, Ultimate Cleaning SOP Bundle, Ultimate Pest Control SOP Bundle, Ultimate Plumbing SOP Bundle and Ultimate Property Maintenance SOP Bundle. Each bundle is $197, which works out much cheaper than buying SOPs one at a time.
Common questions
Does it apply to every trade?
Yes. It's written for any employee or contractor arriving at a site, regardless of trade, before they start work.
What if a hazard can't be fixed on the spot?
Workers barricade or keep away from the hazard and report it to their supervisor or the person in control of the site before starting work.
Does it cover asbestos?
It covers recognising suspected asbestos-containing material during the walk-through, checking the asbestos register where available, and keeping clear of it and reporting it rather than disturbing it.
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.
