This Stripping & Sealing Floors SOP (Safe Operating Procedure) sets out how to strip and reseal hard floors safely, by hand or with a floor scrubber or polisher. It covers reading the SDS, barricading the whole area, mixing and applying stripping chemical, scrubbing and removing residue, rinsing and neutralising, drying and applying sealer and finish coats while always keeping a dry path out. It's written by WHS specialists, aligned to Australian WHS legislation, and fully editable in Microsoft Word.
Who it's for
Commercial cleaning contractors
School, hospital and aged care cleaning teams
Facility and building maintenance teams
Retail and shopping centre cleaners
Hard floor care specialists
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
Skin and eye contact with corrosive or irritating chemicals
Breathing vapours from strippers and sealers in poorly ventilated areas
Slips on wet, stripped or freshly sealed floors
Chemical splash when mixing, pouring or applying solution
Mixing incompatible chemicals
Carrying chemical containers, mops, buckets and equipment
People entering a wet or freshly treated area
Electric shock or trips from floor machine leads
What's included
7 pre-operational checks, from training and the SDS to PPE, ventilation, equipment, wet floor signage and a planned dry exit path
An 8-step operating procedure covering barricading, mixing and applying stripper, removing residue, rinsing, neutralising and applying sealer and finish
Isolation and energy control for floor machine leads and never leaving chemicals unattended or unlabelled
4 shutdown, housekeeping and post-operation steps
Emergency actions for chemical contact with skin or eyes, slips and falls, spills and vapour exposure
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
Does it cover running the floor scrubber?
No. Operation of the floor scrubber or polisher is covered by the Floor Scrubber and Polisher Operation SOP. This SOP covers the stripping and sealing process.
Does it cover routine mopping?
No. Routine damp-mopping and spot-cleaning of hard floors are covered by other procedures. This one is for periodic stripping and resealing.
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.
