Effortless Quality Checklist

Procedures
  • Identify a process. Example: Scale Checks and Calibrations

  • Create a flowchart of the process.

  • Perform or watch the process. Modify the flowchart as needed.

  • Convert the flowchart into written steps.

  • Think about why the process is necessary. This is the Purpose.

  • Assign ownership. Who is responsible for the process?

  • Write down all tools and materials needed for the process.

  • Research the frequency Of the process. Example: Weekly

  • Make note of any safety and health warning.

  • Include a section to track updates and reviews to the SOP.

  • If needed add definitions, references, pictures, or diagrams.

  • Test the procedure. Pretend you are a new employee!

  • Have someone other than yourself (a manager preferably) approve the procedure.

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