Safe Operating Procedure (SOP) Template
A blank SOP template in the same format as our ready-made SOPs. Write clear, step-by-step instructions for using a piece of equipment or doing a task safely.
What's included
- A cover page explaining how to complete the SOP
- Sections for potential hazards, PPE required and related documents
- Pre-operational checks, isolation and energy control, and the operating procedure
- Shutdown and housekeeping, and emergency and abnormal situations
- A competency acknowledgement for workers to sign
When to use it
- Writing a procedure for a machine, tool or task
- Training new workers on equipment
- After an incident shows a procedure needs to be written down
Make it yours
Fully editable in Microsoft Word. Add your logo, change any item to suit your workplace, and print it or use it on screen. Review it with your workers before you start using it.


















