This Tile Roof Installation SOP (Safe Operating Procedure) gives roof tilers a clear method for installing a new concrete or terracotta tile roof on a completed frame. It covers sarking and blanket, battens, receiving and stacking tiles to the loading plan, laying and fixing tiles, cutting with dust control, bedding and pointing ridges and hips, and controlling nail guns and tile saws. It's written by WHS specialists, aligned to Australian WHS legislation, and fully editable in Microsoft Word.
Who it's for
Roof tiling contractors
Builders of new homes
Roof tiling apprentices and labourers
Residential construction site supervisors
Roofing businesses on multi-unit projects
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 roof edges, gable ends and scaffold
Falls through the frame, sarking or roof blanket
Slips on wet or dusty surfaces and breaking tiles or battens
Overloading the frame with uneven or oversized tile stacks
Falling tiles, tools or materials from the roof or loader
Overhead power lines when loading by conveyor or crane
Silica dust from cutting tiles
Nail gun, tile saw and grinder injuries, cement burns and pointing compounds
Manual handling, bending and kneeling on a sloping roof
Wind, heat stress, sunburn and glare from sarking
What's included
11 pre-operational checks, from frame handover and edge protection to the loading plan, power lines, weather and cutting station
A 13-step operating procedure covering sarking, battens, nail guns, tile stacking, laying, fixing, cutting and ridge pointing
Isolation and energy control for nail guns, tile saws, conveyors and tile stacks as stored load
5 shutdown, housekeeping and post-operation steps
Emergency actions for falls, a worker left suspended after a fall, roof overloading, power line contact and cement in the eyes
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 Roofing 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 repairing existing tile roofs?
No. Repairs and replacement of existing tiles are covered by the separate Tile Roof Repair & Replacement SOP.
Does it cover the roof loader or crane?
No. Operating the roof loader, crane or hoist has its own plant SOP. This SOP covers receiving tiles safely from inside the edge protection.
Do I still need a SWMS?
Yes, where the work meets the definition of high risk construction work. The SOP sets out the tiling method and the SWMS covers the site-specific hazards and controls.
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.
