This Tip Truck Loading & Tipping SOP (Safe Operating Procedure) gives drivers a clear method for having a rigid or semi tipper loaded by an excavator or loader and tipping the load on site. It covers pre-start checks, exclusion zones and spotters, even loading within mass limits, choosing a tipping site, overhead clearances, raising and lowering the tray, load hang-up and propping a raised tray. It's written by WHS specialists, aligned to Australian WHS legislation, and fully editable in Microsoft Word.
Who it's for
Earthmoving and excavation contractors
Haulage and tipper truck operators
Civil construction companies
Landscape supply yards
Quarry and sand suppliers
Councils and road maintenance crews
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
Being struck by the loading machine's bucket, swing or falling material
Crush injuries from spilling or shifting material
Truck or trailer rollover when tipping on soft or sloping ground
Contact with overhead powerlines with the tray raised
Crushing under a raised tray if the hoist fails
Load hang-up or bridging making the tray unstable
Uneven or overloaded trays and wind on a raised tray
Being struck by the truck inside the exclusion zone
Load shifting in transit and pinch points at tailgate latches and pins
What's included
8 pre-operational checks, from licence and truck pre-start to hydraulics, tailgate, overhead hazards and ground conditions
A 13-step operating procedure covering loading, exclusion zones, spotters, even loading, tipping sites, raising the tray and load hang-up
Isolation and energy control for the hydraulic hoist, PTO and propping a raised tray
6 shutdown, housekeeping and post-operation steps
Emergency actions for a truck tipping or leaning, an unstable raised tray and powerline contact
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. At $197 for the whole bundle, it works out much cheaper than buying SOPs one at a time.
Common questions
Does it cover load restraint for transit?
No. Restraining and securing the load for travel is covered by your Load Restraint and Securing procedure. Reversing at loading docks and loading plant onto floats are also covered by other SOPs.
Does it include licence requirements?
Yes. Drivers confirm they hold a licence for this class of vehicle and current training in tip truck loading and tipping before starting.
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.
