This Structural Steel Erection & Bolt-Up SOP (Safe Operating Procedure) sets out how to erect structural steel members and bolt them into a structure safely. It covers rigging steel for lifting, controlling members with tag lines under crane control, aligning holes with drift pins, temporary bracing and minimum bolts before the crane releases the load, permanent bolt-up and torqueing, and working at height on steel or from an EWP. It's written by WHS specialists, aligned to Australian WHS legislation, and fully editable in Microsoft Word.
Who it's for
Structural steel fabricators and erectors
Steel construction and building contractors
Riggers and doggers
Commercial and industrial builders
Shed and steel frame building erectors
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 height on steel members, connections or an EWP
Being struck or crushed by a suspended steel member
Collapse or movement from inadequate or released temporary bracing
Crush and pinch injuries to hands during alignment and bolt-up
Dropped tools, bolts and drift pins falling from height
Manual handling when aligning and torqueing connections
Overhead power lines during crane lifts
Noise from impact wrenches
Cuts from sharp edges, burrs and swarf
Wind and lightning affecting lifts and work at height
What's included
9 pre-operational checks, from licences and the SWMS to rigging gear, fall-arrest and rescue plans, exclusion zones and weather
A 10-step operating procedure covering the lift plan, rigging, tag lines, drift pins, temporary connections, torqueing and EWP work
Isolation and energy control for suspended loads, crane release only after minimum bolts and bracing, and powered tools
5 shutdown, housekeeping and post-operation steps
Emergency actions for shifting members, connection failures, unstable loads, falls and people struck by falling objects
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 Steel & Metal Fabrication 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 crane operation or dogging?
No. Crane operation, dogging and rigging licensing, structural steel welding and scaffold erection are covered by their own procedures.
When can the crane release a steel member?
Only once the member is secured with the minimum number of bolts or approved temporary connections specified for the lift, and any required temporary bracing has been fitted.
Do I need a SWMS as well?
Yes. The pre-operational checks require a SWMS to be in place for the lift and erection sequence 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.
