Question

what are the examples of standard operating procedures of occupational health and safety

Answer 1

Examples of standard operating procedures of occupational health and safety can be wriiten based on Five types of occupational hazards mentiond by Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA).

1. Safety -eg.Mercury spill on the floor from thermometer
2. Chemical-e.g. Anticancer drugs like cyclophosmide
3. Bilological- e.g.blood,viruses like COVID-19
4. Physical -e.g.radiation
5. Ergonomic- Musculo skeletal disorders

Essenital contents of SOP includes

1. Name & Address of the company
2. SOP number, and Date when the SOP was prepared/reviewed.
3. Aim or Objective
4. Scope (area which will be covered )
5. Process/Steps to be carried out, in sequential order.
6. Whose responsibility it is to carry out the SOP.
7. Any other useful information
8. Name and signature of the person/s who made/reviewed the SOPs, along with date of review.