Site Protection Materials Checklist

Establish a repeatable pre-installation protocol to prevent damage to finished surfaces — including polished concrete, hardwood, drywall, and commercial door assemblies — during equipment delivery and positioning. Eliminates costly post-installation touch-ups and maintains client site conditions.

This SOP applies to all field installation teams moving equipment weighing over 45 kg through finished commercial or residential interiors. Covers all protection material selection, placement methodology, and final verification walk-through before any machinery enters the building envelope.

• SLIPPolyethylene sheeting creates a slick surface when wet. All personnel must wear slip-resistant footwear with minimum COF rating of 0.5 when walking on protected floors.
• LIFTRolled protection materials (plywood, Masonite, rubber ramps) are heavy. Use mechanical assist or two-person lift for any bundle exceeding 30 kg. Keep fingers clear of pinch points when unrolling.
• TRIPTape down all ramp edges and seam overlaps. No ramp height variance more than 12 mm. Tag any tripping hazard greater than 6 mm with high-visibility tape.

• 6 mil polyethylene sheeting (roll, min 10 ft wide for corridors)
• 3/8 in CDX plywood sheets (4×8 ft) for heavy rolling equipment paths
• 4 ft × 8 ft corrugated plastic panels (coroplast) or 1/4 in Masonite for wall protection
• 1/2 in rubber threshold ramps (pre-beveled, 4 ft lengths)
• Adhesive-backed foam edge guards for door frames (2 in × 100 ft roll)
• Duct tape (2 in wide, heavy-duty) for seaming floor covers
• 3M blue painter’s tape (2 in wide, 14-day clean removal) for wall panels
• Temporary door protection film (48 in × 200 ft roll, UV-stable)
• Utility knife with hook blade, measuring tape (25 ft), marker, digital camera or smartphone for photo documentation