This Suspended Ceiling & Bulkhead Installation SOP (Safe Operating Procedure) sets out how to install suspended ceiling grids, tiles and bulkheads in commercial fitout and shopfitting work. It covers checking the asbestos register, setting out ceiling levels, fixing wall angles and suspension wires, assembling and bracing the grid, working from steps, trestles and mobile platforms and cutting tiles and sheeting around electrical, data and sprinkler services. It's written by WHS specialists, aligned to Australian WHS legislation, and fully editable in Microsoft Word.
Who it's for
Ceiling fixers and interior linings contractors
Shopfitters and fitout contractors
Commercial builders
Plasterers installing bulkheads
Office refurbishment contractors
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 stepladders, trestles or mobile work platforms
Falling tools, fixings, tiles or partly fixed grid sections
Electric shock from live cabling and fittings in the ceiling space
Sustained overhead reaching and repetitive drilling
Cuts from grid sections, suspension wire and sheeting
Eye injury from dust, debris and swarf falling from overhead
Dust and fibres when cutting tiles, plasterboard or fibre cement
Asbestos-containing material in older ceilings
Noise from drills, screw guns and cutting tools
Slips and trips over offcuts, packaging and wire coils
What's included
8 pre-operational checks, from training and the asbestos register to fixing points, access equipment, power tools and services in the ceiling
A 12-step operating procedure covering setting out, wall angles, suspension points, grid assembly, bracing, cutting tiles and working around services
Isolation and energy control for unplugging power tools and treating ceiling cabling and fittings as live
6 shutdown, housekeeping and post-operation steps
Emergency actions for collapsing grid or tiles, contact with live wiring and suspected asbestos
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 Internal Fit-out SOP Bundle and Ultimate Shopfitting SOP Bundle. Each bundle is $197, which works out much cheaper than buying SOPs one at a time.
Common questions
Does it cover moving electrical fittings?
No. Electrical work must be done by a licensed electrician. If a service needs to be moved or notched, workers stop and arrange for the relevant licensed trade.
Does it cover ladder setup?
No. Detailed ladder inspection and setup is covered by the Ladder Setup and Use SOP. This SOP covers working from steps, trestles and mobile platforms during the install.
Do I need a SWMS as well?
If any of the work meets the definition of high risk construction work, you'll need a SWMS in addition to this SOP.
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.
