This Wet Tile Saw Setup & Cutting SOP (Safe Operating Procedure) gives tilers a clear method for setting up and using a benchtop wet tile saw with a diamond blade to cut ceramic, porcelain, stone and glass tile. It covers RCD protection, blade and guard checks, water flow, squaring the fence, feeding tiles, push sticks, handling a binding blade and isolating the saw before blade changes or draining. It's written by WHS specialists, aligned to Australian WHS legislation, and fully editable in Microsoft Word.
Who it's for
Tilers and tiling contractors
Bathroom and kitchen renovators
Stonemasons cutting stone tiles
Builders doing tiling work
Tiling apprentices
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
Silica dust from dry running or water supply failure
Contact with the rotating blade
Kickback or tiles thrown back when binding or fed too fast
Electric shock from using a power tool near water
Cuts from sharp tile edges and broken blade fragments
Slips on wet floors around the saw
Noise from prolonged cutting
Manual handling of the saw and tile stock
What's included
7 pre-operational checks, from RCD protection and blade condition to guards, water flow, the fence and the emergency stop
A 7-step operating procedure covering marking, positioning, feeding, push sticks, binding blades and removing offcuts
Isolation and energy control for unplugging or isolating the saw before blade changes, jams and reservoir work
5 shutdown, housekeeping and post-operation steps
Emergency actions for cuts, electric shock, blade contact and water suppression 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 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 brick saws or angle grinders?
No. Brick, block and paver cutting with a brick saw has its own SOP, and dry cutting with an angle grinder or manual tile cutter is not covered.
Does it cover fixed workshop saws?
Yes. It applies to portable benchtop units and fixed shop-mounted units, including isolation and tag out for fixed saws.
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.
