Browse our complete library of safe work procedures. Each SWP covers scope, hazards, PPE requirements, step-by-step instructions and regulatory references.
This procedure covers safe concrete placement including pump truck operations, manual placement and finishing. Pour plan required includi...
This procedure covers structural demolition including mechanical, manual and controlled demolition methods. Engineering survey required b...
Drywall installation safety covering material handling, stilts, cutting and dust control.
Elevator and hoist installation with hoistway protection, fall arrest and car-top procedures.
Formwork and shoring design, erection, concrete placement monitoring and stripping procedures.
HVAC system installation including sheet metal handling, brazing and refrigerant management.
Insulation installation safety for fiberglass, mineral wool and spray polyurethane foam.
Masonry construction safety including limited access zones, scaffold loading and silica controls.
Mechanical room work safety covering LOTO, rotating equipment, hot systems and refrigerants.
Painting and coating operations with spray safety, ventilation and respiratory protection.
Plumbing installation safety covering soldering, PVC cementing, pressure testing and biological hazards.
Post-tensioning stressing operations with exclusion zones, calibration and grouting safety.
Reinforcing steel placement, tying and impalement protection per OSHA requirements.
Fire sprinkler system installation including pipe fabrication, overhead work and hydrostatic testing.
Waterproofing membrane application including hot-apply, torch-applied and cold-applied systems.
This procedure covers arc welding (SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW), oxy-fuel cutting and plasma cutting operations. All welding equipment must be...
Window and curtain wall installation with glass handling, fall protection and wind limits.
Arc flash hazard assessment, equipment labeling, PPE selection and safe work practices.
Safe handling, charging, storage and maintenance of lead-acid, NiCd and lithium-ion batteries.
Preventive maintenance on electrical panels, panelboards and switchboards rated 600V and below.
Safe work practices for maintenance and repair within electrical substations operating at 600V to 230kV.
This procedure covers work on or near electrical systems and equipment. All electrical work must be performed by qualified workers. Equip...
Procedures for energized electrical work with arc flash risk assessment and NFPA 70E permit requirements.
Portable generator operation, electrical connection and backfeed prevention procedures.
GFCI testing, inspection and maintenance procedures for construction and facility applications.
Safe work practices near overhead power lines for construction and material handling operations.
Installation, inspection and maintenance of temporary electrical wiring on construction sites.
Underground cable and utility locating procedures with electromagnetic, GPR and potholing methods.
Safe removal, encapsulation and disposal of asbestos-containing materials with containment and air monitoring.
This procedure covers safe handling, storage and disposal of hazardous chemicals including receiving, inventory, use and emergency respon...
Cold weather protection including hypothermia and frostbite prevention, recognition and emergency response.
This procedure covers safe entry into permit-required confined spaces including tanks, vessels, silos, vaults, pits and other enclosed ar...
Heat-related illness prevention with WBGT monitoring, acclimatization and emergency response.
Lead-based paint removal procedures with exposure controls, PPE and clearance testing.
Mold remediation procedures including containment, removal and post-remediation verification.
Occupational noise assessment, engineering controls, hearing protection and audiometric testing.
Respirable crystalline silica exposure control using OSHA Table 1 methods and engineering controls.
Chemical and petroleum spill response, containment, cleanup and regulatory reporting procedures.
Waste identification, segregation, labeling, storage and disposal per RCRA requirements.
Backfill placement, compaction procedures and quality verification for excavation restoration.
Dewatering operations for excavations including pump selection, monitoring and water management.
Emergency response procedures for trench collapse and buried worker rescue operations.
Excavation near existing structures with foundation protection and settlement monitoring.
Excavation procedures for trenches over 4 feet with protective systems and competent person requirements.
Underground pipe installation in open-cut trenches with material handling and grade control.
Hydraulic, steel and timber shoring system installation and inspection for excavation support.
OSHA soil classification using visual and manual testing methods for excavation safety.
Trench box and shield installation, repositioning and removal procedures.
Physical exposure of underground utilities using vacuum excavation and hand digging methods.
This procedure covers safe operation of boom lifts, scissor lifts and other aerial work platforms (AWPs). Only trained and authorized ope...
Ladder jack scaffold setup, load limits and fall protection requirements.
Rescue procedures for workers suspended in fall arrest systems with suspension trauma prevention.
Fall protection and safe work practices for roofing operations on low-slope and steep-slope roofs.
Safety net installation, drop testing, inspection and maintenance procedures.
This procedure covers scaffold erection, inspection, use and dismantling. Only qualified scaffold erectors may assemble, modify or disman...
Structural steel erection safety including fall protection, crane operations and connection work.
Suspended scaffold and swing stage setup, inspection and operation procedures.
This procedure covers all work performed above 6 feet (1.8m) where fall protection is required. Workers must inspect full body harness, l...
CPR chest compressions, rescue breathing, AED operation and cardiac arrest recognition.
Emergency evacuation planning, alarm recognition, assembly points and personnel accountability.
Portable fire extinguisher selection, PASS technique, fight-or-flight decision and maintenance.
Fire watch duties, qualifications and post-hot-work monitoring requirements.
Workplace first aid response including scene assessment, life threats and common injury treatment.
Safe storage, handling and dispensing of gasoline, diesel and flammable liquids with spill prevention.
Gas leak detection, immediate response, evacuation and utility coordination procedures.
This procedure covers welding, cutting, grinding, brazing and other spark-producing operations. Requires hot work permit before any opera...
Severe weather monitoring and response for lightning, high wind, tornado and flooding events.
This procedure establishes requirements for the control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) during servicing and maintenance of machines...
This procedure covers safe manual lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and moving of materials. Workers must plan each lift: assess the we...
Traffic control and flagging procedures per MUTCD for construction work zones.
Warehouse operations safety including pallet rack inspection, forklift rules and pedestrian zones.
Asphalt paver operation with hot material burn prevention, fume control and traffic safety.
Backhoe loader operation with stabilizer deployment, road travel and multi-function safety.
Boom truck and picker truck lifting operations with outrigger setup, load charts and rigging.
Bulldozer operation including slope assessment, edge work and rollover prevention.
Concrete mixer truck operation with drum safety, chemical burn prevention and rollover awareness.
Concrete pump truck operation including pipeline safety, blockage response and power line awareness.
This procedure covers crane setup, rigging, lifting and load management for all crane types. Lift plan required for all critical lifts id...
Dump truck operation including raised-box power line hazards, tip-over during dumping and haul road safety.
Safe operation of hydraulic excavators including swing zone management and underground utility protection.
This procedure covers safe operation of powered industrial trucks including counterbalance, reach and order picker forklifts. Only traine...
Mini excavator operation in confined areas with tip-over prevention and utility protection.
Motor grader operation with traffic control, articulation safety and road grading procedures.
Pile driving equipment operation with extreme noise controls, vibration monitoring and crane safety.
Skid steer loader operation with entrapment prevention, attachment change and visibility management.
Telehandler operation with variable load chart interpretation, tip-over prevention and work platform use.
Vacuum truck and hydrovac operation with high-pressure injection injury prevention and utility exposure.
Vibratory roller compaction with vibration management, run-over prevention and slope safety.
Barge construction operations including mooring, load stability and crane operations.
Surface support safety for commercial diving operations including air supply and rescue procedures.
Loading dock safety covering trailer securement, dock levelers and pedestrian protection.
Work over or near water with PFD requirements, rescue equipment and cold water procedures.
Angle grinder safety including disc selection, guard use and fire prevention.
Bench grinder operation with wheel inspection, tool rest adjustment and ring testing.
Chainsaw operation including felling techniques, kickback prevention and PPE requirements.
Safe operation of handheld circular saws including kickback prevention and blade selection.
Concrete and demolition saw operation with mandatory silica dust controls.
Core drill operation including GPR scanning, slurry management and structural considerations.
Drill press operation including workpiece securing, speed selection and entanglement prevention.
Electric planer operation with blade safety and proper cutting technique.
Finish nailer and brad nailer operation for trim carpentry and finish work.
Framing nail gun safety including trigger mode selection and jam clearing.
Hammer drill and rotary hammer use with silica dust controls and vibration management.
Impact driver and impact wrench operation with torque verification procedures.
Jumping jack rammer operation with trench safety and CO monitoring requirements.
Miter saw and chop saw crosscutting, miter cutting and bevel cutting procedures.
Plate compactor operation with vibration exposure management and proper technique.
Powder-actuated tool operation requiring operator certification and material assessment.
Reciprocating saw operation for demolition and remodeling with hidden utility awareness.
Roofing nail gun operation with combined fall protection and power tool safety.
Router operation including feed direction, speed selection and bit safety.
Table saw operation with riving knife, push stick use and kickback prevention.
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