The Trestle Scaffold Safe Operating Procedure (SOP) is a guide for businesses using scaffold trestles. It sets out step-by-step processes for safe operation and the standards to follow.
It covers the hazards (working at height, falling objects, manual handling and poor housekeeping), the PPE to wear, operator training and competency, a pre-operational inspection checklist, and instructions for erecting and using trestles, including ladder use and load management.
An employee training and induction register tracks the training and competency level of each worker.