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Safe Operating Procedures

Business Safety Solutions provide Safe Operating Procedures for many types of industries and sectors including manufacturing, recycling, retail, warehousing, and many more.

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If you have machinery that needs to be used and will be in operation on a regular basis, it’s essential to have a Safe Operating Document that is visible and readily available for all workers/employees to use. Ultimately, an SOP is a playbook that outlines the step-by-step instructions that break down a process so that is very simple to follow.

We work with various industries and sectors to provide Safe Operating Procedures. Each SOP will be different and the step-by-step instruction will of course mirror the specific piece of machinery and the application required to use to full capacity whilst minimizing the risk of injury.

However, the general purpose of SOP documents remains the same across the board. They aim to;-

–Align team members and your workforce to get used to a safe and streamlined way of working that helps to avoid injuries and save time and money.
–Reduce chances for costly errors by making written communication clear and effective.
–Provide clarification for every employee within the organization while leaving little room for potential error.
–Improve Profits by introducing a streamlined and safe approach that minimizes downtime or delays.

Here at Business Safety Solutions, we are fully committed to providing an excellent approach and streamlined process when it comes to SOP (safe operating procedures). Once an SOP is created, it should then be distributed and clearly accessible to all that are using the machinery or apparatus. BSS have been working with dozens of businesses over the years to create Safe Operating Procedures.

What Should Be Included In SOP Documents?

There are fundamentals that should be included in an SOP document that includes the title, introduction, scope of the SOP, key contacts, step-by-step guidelines, and checklists may also be included for additional and relevant advice. The document should be streamlined with a step-by-step process in chronological order from start to finish. Furthermore, if there are any acronyms used within the SOP, there should also be an additional glossary section so that its clarification is available for all users and your entire workforce that may encounter the specific type of machinery. Every part of the SOP is important and within the step-by-step section, it should be informative yet concise so that it is clear and straight to the point for all users.

How Can Business Safety Solutions Help?

Looking for professional health and safety services or require our consultants to write you up a SOP (safe operating procedure) document?

Here at Business Safety Solutions, we have been providing this service for a number of years and continue to offer an unrivaled service across many industries. By creating Safe Operating Procedures, you are going a long way to protecting your workforce whilst also streamlining processes that will help to get things done quicker and therefore help to save you money. Of course, all documents will be fully customized to your requirements and we take our time to ensure we get everything right the first time.

If you’re looking to get in touch with Business Safety Solutions today, call our team directly on 01244 455277 or use our contact form and we’ll get in touch with you promptly.

In summary, we believe that our approach brings the following benefits to our clients:

Support

  • A sense that the safety process is proceeding as planned and that they don’t need to worry
  • Time and space to continue to run their businesses
  • A clear idea of what should be happening and by when
  • Honest, uncomplicated and timely advice when key decisions need to be taken not just a list of options
  • A confidence that any problems encountered during the process will be overcome

Other Advice & Support

  • The feeling we really do understand your business and your issues and therefore the advice they are getting is valuable
  • Clear solutions to your issues and how they are going to implement them, and a realistic idea of the timescales
  • Knowing that any practical support in implementing solutions will be delivered against agreed deadlines

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SOPs are important because they help standardise processes, reduce risks, enhance safety, improve communication, and ensure that tasks are performed consistently and correctly. Having competent Safe Operating Procedures in place also gives workers and employees trust in health and safety which can have a direct correlation with improved productivity. Whether you’re operating a warehouse, factory or a manufacturing plant, SOP’s are a no brainer.

In many industries, there are regulations and legal requirements that dictate how certain tasks should be carried out. SOPs help ensure that these tasks are performed in accordance with regulatory standards, leading to compliance and avoiding potential penalties. For example, SOPs are a legal requirement in warehousing and manufacturing plants where the risk of injury is significantly increased due to the quantity and frequency of using potentially dangerous machinery.

SOPs should have a consistent and easy-to-follow format, including headings, bullet points, numbering, and any necessary diagrams or illustrations to make the instructions clear and understandable. But, don’t worry, Business Safety Solutions will ensure that everything is crystal clear for everyone in the business that is using particular machinery. We offer a comprehensive and professional service, as you would expect from a 5-star health and safety consultant.

SOPs are typically created by expert health and safety consultants, or a dedicated team, responsible for ensuring operational safety. It’s always advisable to recruit the expertise of professionals to ensure that all SOPs created are compliant with the latest regulations, as well as ensuring maximum safety.

SOPs should be regularly reviewed and updated whenever there are changes in equipment, processes, regulations, or best practices. A common practice is to review them annually or whenever a significant change occurs. For example, if a new piece of machinery is introduced or updated, the SOP should be be reviewed immediately to ensure it’s still fit for purpose.

Yes, technology can be used to create, distribute, manage, and track SOPs. Electronic document management systems and software can streamline the SOP management process. Technology can be useful and well-integrated for larger environments such as large warehouses or manufacturing plants.

SOPs are typically communicated to employees through training sessions, meetings, workshops, and online platforms. They should be easily accessible and understandable to all relevant personnel.

If you’re looking to have professional SOPs (Safe Operating Procedures) created, look no further than Business Safety Solutions. Call us right away at 01244 455277 for additional details or to reach out to us right away. Alternatively, you can use our online contact form, and we’ll respond to you as soon as we can.

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Gary came to my Osteopathic CPD group on 10th October 2020 on a zoom seminar. This was to give us reassurance of the health and safety procedures we have put in place for Covid 19. Gary readily and kindly agreed, giving an excellent well prepared presentation and easily with expert knowledge answered all our questions. I also found it very reassuring and helpful as he showed the dentistry and physiotherapy risk assessments he had implemented . The presentation helped to give confidence and reassurance to myself and osteopathic colleagues, that we have implemented the correct procedures of health and safety with full PPE and professional duty of care. Also Gary has been to my practice and brought all my professional policies of duty up to date. Fire Safety, Risk assessment, pathways for my practitioner team due to Covid. What a relief to have all this help and support, so all is professionally and expertly documented to give me peace of mind so I can concentrate on my work. Thank you so much and I will certainly recommend you most Highly.
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Suzette PulmanLymm Osteopathic Practice
"Gary was instrumental in installing a CAN DO ATTITUDE, which he instilled into me (which I thought nobody could ever do). He never planned to fail and was very hands on with every task. His health and safety knowledge was unbelievable"
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“Gary’s strength was his communication skills … his ability to recognise people’s strengths and weaknesses and work with them to improve. Gary is a man with a massive drive to improve and maximise the potential in all situations with an unparalleled knowledge of management skills and above all health and safety in the work place.”
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Viridor WEEE St Helens Production Supervisor
“Working in a heavily pressurised environment to tight deadlines, Gary produced results and proved himself as a highly effective communicator, providing the guidance and direction needed in an environment that was subject to regular changes. He would maintain a calm, professional demeanour demonstrating dedication to the cause, while maintaining effective and clear lines of interaction with all”
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Matt NikcevichCustomer Sales Manager
“Gary has proven to be extremely trustworthy, tenacious, able to build relationships at all levels and is always willing to go the extra mile and support everyone. He is driven to achieve deadlines and targets, while making significant improvements within a business.”
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Centriforce LimitedHealth & Safety Manager
“I became aware of Gary when he was being assessed for two Wamitab qualifications of Level 4 (High Risk Operator Competence for Managing Transfer of Hazardous Waste) and (High Risk Operator Competence for Managing Physical and Chemical Treatment of Hazardous Waste). His Assessor drew my attention to him and suggested that he would make a good assessor. I took an interest in his portfolio and found it to be well above average. I would be pleased to have Gary as an assessor through adversity he maintained a dignified attitude. His personal qualities included having a calm demeanour, good communicative skills and traditional values.”
Action Resource Management
Action Resource ManagementDirector
“Gary came across as calm and logical with good operations experience and a good knowledge of modern management practices, Gary demonstrated a high level of professionalism at all times” “He introduced many systems which were designed to improve safety, training, operating costs and yields and as a result there was a notable progression in all aspects of operations, maintenance, yard, health & safety” “He put great importance on man management through personal interaction, meetings, targets and coaching to strive to achieve the many improvements he did.”
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Viridor Waste Management (WEEE)Head of Recycling (WEEE)
"As a small business, it can be hard to find a trusted partner for H&S. The safety of our team is paramount, though spiralling costs were a concern. Gary perfectly understood the reality of being an SME and tailored and delivered a H&S package and Covid-19 audit, that fitted perfectly in our organisation (and our budget), with a sensible and effective approach."
The Goodlife Outdoor CompanyManaging Director
Our business has faced many new challenges due to the Covid-19 situation. With ever changing guidelines and with such important things at stake, we needed help and assurances that we were doing everything we needed to do as an employer to protect staff and protect the business. BSS performed a workplace audit for us and also provided so much useful information and resources to assist the business with our new fluid workforce requirement. After spending time with us in the office, BSS sent us a comprehensive action plan that we used to make our place of work safe. Gary’s clearly an experienced professional as his delivery method made it easy for us to understand a situation that’s previously done nothing but confuse us. We now have confidence that we have done what is required and we have shown that we are a responsible employer which is so important for us. The process was very efficient and all the paperwork arrived within days, as promised by BSS. We highly recommend BSS to all small businesses who want peace of mind about the safety of their offices and home working for staff.
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