This Truss Assembly & Motor Hoist Use SOP (Safe Operating Procedure) sets out how event and venue crews assemble aluminium box or ladder truss on the ground and lift it with chain motors and motor hoists. It covers licences, the rigging plan and point loads, inspecting hoists and hardware, rated rigging points, exclusion zones, synchronised lifting, secondary safeties and isolating hoists. It's written by WHS specialists, aligned to Australian WHS legislation, and fully editable in Microsoft Word.
Who it's for
Event production and rigging companies
Lighting and audio visual businesses
Staging and theatre crews
Concert and festival production teams
Venue technical teams
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 during assembly or near a suspended truss
Falling truss sections, tools, fixtures or rigging hardware
A suspended load swinging, shifting or falling
Overloaded hoists, chains, shackles or slings
Rigging or anchor points not rated for the load
Electric shock from hoist leads and controllers in wet or crowded areas
Manual handling of heavy truss sections and motors
Pinch points at couplers, pins and clips
Unsynchronised lifts twisting or jamming the truss
Working under a suspended load without exclusion zones
What's included
10 pre-operational checks, from rigging licence and point load review to hoist tags, hardware, anchor ratings and exclusion zones
A 12-step operating procedure covering the toolbox talk, ground assembly, hoist attachment, load limits, synchronised lifting and secondary safeties
Isolation and energy control for de-energising hoists, suspended truss as stored energy and jammed chains
8 shutdown, housekeeping and post-operation steps
Emergency actions for swinging, shifting or falling loads and motor hoist failure
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 Audio Visual 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 building roof trusses?
No. It covers temporary event and venue truss for lighting, sound and staging, not permanent building roof trusses.
Does it include licence requirements?
Yes. Workers confirm their rigging licence (basic, intermediate or advanced, to suit the lift) and working at heights training are current.
Does it cover rig design and engineering sign-off?
No. Engineering design, permits and sign-off are covered by your temporary structures and event rigging procedure.
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.
