This Waterproofing Membrane Application SOP (Safe Operating Procedure) sets out how to prepare and apply liquid, sheet, solvent-based, water-based and two-pack or epoxy membranes to bathrooms, laundries, shower bases and internal tiled floors before tiling. It covers reading the SDS, ventilation, removing ignition sources, substrate preparation, priming, reinforcing corners and penetrations, applying coats and curing. It's written by WHS specialists, aligned to Australian WHS legislation, and fully editable in Microsoft Word.
Who it's for
Waterproofing contractors
Tilers who waterproof wet areas
Bathroom and laundry renovators
Residential builders
Apprentices working under supervision
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
Skin and eye irritation, burns or dermatitis from membranes, primers and solvents
Breathing in solvent vapours or isocyanate fumes in small rooms
Fire or flash-fire from solvent vapours near ignition sources
Dust and silica from grinding or sanding substrates
Strain from kneeling and crouching in shower recesses
Slips on wet primer or uncured membrane and trips over tools
Manual handling of drums, buckets and mixing gear
Fumes reaching other workers or occupants
What's included
8 pre-operational checks, from product training and the SDS to ventilation, ignition sources, substrate condition, drains and PPE
A 10-step operating procedure covering substrate preparation, mixing two-pack products, priming, reinforcing joints, applying coats and curing
Isolation and energy control for ventilation, ignition sources, container storage and substrate preparation tools
7 shutdown, housekeeping and post-operation steps
Emergency actions for vapour exposure, chemical spills, skin or eye contact and fire
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 Tiling & Waterproofing 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 balconies and external waterproofing?
No. It covers internal wet areas and internal tiled floors. Balconies, decks, planter boxes and edge-of-slab waterproofing are covered by a separate SOP.
Does it cover two-pack and epoxy membranes?
Yes. It covers liquid-applied, sheet, solvent-based, water-based and two-pack or epoxy products, including mixing to the ratios on the SDS.
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.
