Effortless Quality Checklist
Procedures
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Identify a process. Example: Scale Checks and Calibrations
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Create a flowchart of the process.
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Perform or watch the process. Modify the flowchart as needed.
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Convert the flowchart into written steps.
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Think about why the process is necessary. This is the Purpose.
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Assign ownership. Who is responsible for the process?
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Write down all tools and materials needed for the process.
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Research the frequency Of the process. Example: Weekly
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Make note of any safety and health warning.
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Include a section to track updates and reviews to the SOP.
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If needed add definitions, references, pictures, or diagrams.
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Test the procedure. Pretend you are a new employee!
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Have someone other than yourself (a manager preferably) approve the procedure.