This Wet Floor Signage & Barricading SOP (Safe Operating Procedure) gives cleaners and workers a clear method for placing, monitoring and removing wet floor signs, cones and barricades around mopped, spilled or freshly cleaned floors. It covers marking the full wet area, placing signs on every approach, using physical barriers in busy areas, keeping a dry route open, checking the floor is dry and removing signs promptly. It's written by WHS specialists, aligned to Australian WHS legislation, and fully editable in Microsoft Word.
Who it's for
Commercial cleaning contractors
Retail stores and shopping centres
Hospitality venues, hotels and clubs
Schools, hospitals and aged care facilities
Offices and building maintenance 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
Slips on wet, mopped, spilled or polished floors
People not noticing, ignoring or moving warning signs
Trips over signs, cones and barricades in walkways
Reopening an area before the floor is dry
Signs that can't be seen in poor light, doorways or stairwells
Manual handling of signs and barricades
Being struck by pedestrians or vehicles in busy areas
What's included
7 pre-operational checks, from training and the extent of the wet area to sign condition, placement planning, lighting and other hazards
A 10-step operating procedure covering approach-side placement, blind corners, physical barriers, dry routes, monitoring and removal
Isolation and energy control for marking the full wet area and keeping signs in place until the floor is dry
5 shutdown, housekeeping and post-operation steps
Emergency actions for slips and falls and spills that can't be made safe with signage alone
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 Cleaning 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 auto-scrubbers and floor polishers?
No. Powered cleaning machines such as auto-scrubbers, buffers and polishers have their own plant SOPs.
Does it cover chemical or biological spills?
No. Hazardous chemical and biological spills are handled under your spill response 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.
