Standard Operating Procedures

Overview

Standard Operating Procedures, sometimes called SOPs, are critical to ensuring worker safety, especially where there is a heightened risk. 

What We Do

HSPI’s knowledgeable staff have extensive experience in technical writing and procedure development. When developing an SOP we meet with your workers to understand the equipment they work with, how it is used, and the unique circumstances of your operations. Using information from your workers and from the manufacturer of the equipment, we develop simple-to-understand procedures that all staff can use. We then review the SOP with your workers to make sure that it fits with the way that you do your work.

How We Support You

Writing SOPs is a complex and technical process. Our consultants make that process simple.

When engaging HSPI to develop SOPs for your business our consultants and technical writers will:

  • Meet with staff to understand what equipment they use in their work and how they use it

  • Gather technical manuals or contact suppliers to retrieve copies of manuals

  • Develop operating procedures for the safe use of equipment at all stages of your work process

  • Collaborate with your operators to ensure the SOP aligns with how you use the equipment in your workplace

  • Design inspection and repair forms or records to streamline your preventative maintenance process

  • Outline minimum training requirements for workers operating equipment

  • Integrate inspection and maintenance requirements with your existing health and safety program

Our goal is to ensure that your workers are using your equipment safely and effectively. We don’t simply write an SOP and leave it with your staff. After the SOP is drafted, our consultants will meet with your staff to ensure that the SOP is correct for your operation.

Areas We Have Experience In

We have developed procedures, inspection records, training requirements, and many other technical documents for a wide range of sectors.

HSPI’s technical writers have worked with employers ranging from:

  • Automotive and metal fabrications shops

  • Mines

  • Residential and commercial transportation providers

  • Healthcare

  • Social services providers, and many more