How to write effective operational and maintenance procedures

Context

By definition, a procedure is a “Way of operating or performing in relation to the given circumstances”, a rather simple definition, adherence to which for operators, procedure writers and safety managers implies much more.

This course is designed to support and develop actions that will

• help reduce accidents
• promote safe and efficient operations
• improve quality, production continuity and cost control
• develop and retain experience gained in the field
• comply with regulations or industry initiatives that require written procedures
• promote the idea that operating and maintenance procedures are vital safety components of industrial processes

Agenda

• Design an Operations and Maintenance Procedures Management System
• Write operating and maintenance procedures
• Writing emergency operating procedures
• Review and control of the procedures