1. STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
WRITING
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
June 20, 2016

2. Outline INTRODUCTION What is a SOP and why is it needed?
HOW TO WRITE SOP
USEFUL ADDITIONS
WHEN TO REVIEW

3. What is a SOP and why is it needed?
INTRODUCTION
What is a SOP and why is it needed?
SOP by definition: written document outlining procedures used to preform activities
Experiments, Instrument Operation, Laboratory Behavior/Expectations, Writing/Report Results…
SOP by use:
Used to train new and experienced personnel
Outline Safe and Responsible Procedures
Developed to produce Quality Results
If followed they produce Consistent Results

4. HOW TO WRITE SOP TEMPLATE

5. HOW TO WRITE SOP
TEMPLATE – page 2

6. Tips to writing quality SOP
HOW TO WRITE SOP
Tips to writing quality SOP
Each SOP should have a clear purpose or goal
Explain dangers or hazards upfront especially in experimental SOPs
If procedures are long split into subsections so users can focus on one portion at a time
If applicable utilize flow charts
Continuously edit SOPs to add missing information or clarify existing portions

7. HOW TO WRITE SOP
SAMPLE SOP – page 1

8. HOW TO WRITE SOP
SAMPLE SOP – page 2

9. HOW TO WRITE SOP
SAMPLE SOP – page 3

10. HOW TO WRITE SOP
SAMPLE SOP – page 4

11. HOW TO WRITE SOP
SAMPLE SOP – page 5

12. HOW TO WRITE SOP Date SOP was last edited Specific Task SOP Outlines
General and Specific Safety Required for Task

13. HOW TO WRITE SOP Highly Reactive Materials used with some frequency
Specific PPE
Reactive Materials used more frequently
Specific PPE

14. HOW TO WRITE SOP
Preparation for an undesired result

15. HOW TO WRITE SOP General Procedure to complete the task -Paragraph
-Bullets
-Listed Steps
We use BOLD lettering to specify important steps or precautions

16. HOW TO WRITE SOP
Sign in sheet which is attached to our hard copy of the document

17. HOW TO WRITE SOP Useful additions to a SOP for a Research Lab
Log of personnel trained and training dates
Log of maintenance including dates and part numbers
User Manuals for instruments
Online Resources associated to an individual SOP

18. HOW TO WRITE SOP When to review SOPs
Anytime new training is needed SOPs should be reviewed on an individual basis
SOPs should be reviewed and revised by individuals/groups partaking in activities on a regular basis
Suggest a Hard Copy, PDF Copy, “living” .dox Copy

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