Safe work procedure template: how to write one, or buy it ready
A safe work procedure (SWP), also called a safe work practice, gives workers step-by-step instructions for doing one task or using one piece of equipment safely. A good one names the hazards, the required PPE and training, the steps before, during and after the work, and what to do if something goes wrong. We sell 149 safe work practices as editable Word documents for $9 CAD each, and every safety manual includes the full set for its trade.
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What a safe work procedure includes
- Purpose and scope: the task or equipment it covers.
- The hazards of the task.
- PPE, training and authorisation required.
- Steps before the work starts: inspections, permits, isolation.
- Steps to do the work.
- Steps to finish: shutdown, clean-up, storage and reporting.
- Emergency actions.
Practice, procedure or code of practice
A safe work practice states the general rules for doing work safely; a safe work procedure gives the exact steps for one task. Many companies use the terms interchangeably. Some provinces also require a code of practice for specific high-risk work, which is a more formal document. Our manuals include all three where the trade needs them.
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