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An SOP may have several distinct parts to help organize and outline all parts of the process. These parts may include a title, purpose (what), scope (who), responsibility (why), materials, and procedure (how) . See the example SOP below for more detail on writing each one of these sections. Remember, this is your farm, your food safety plan, and your SOP. Use whatever terminology and layout work for you, your workers, and your farm. The template is provided to help you get started and think through the task in a logical order, but feel free to modify it so it works on your farm.  \nAs you begin to develop an SOP, it is helpful to watch someone actually do the task and write down everything they do. If a particular step has multiple actions, you may want to break out longer steps into substeps to make sure your instructions are clear to the person following the SOP. Once you have developed your first draft of instructions, ask other workers or someone who is not familiar with the task to review your SOP. Your SOP should be clear enough that any person could pick up the instructions and complete the task without assistance. For example, if there was a family emergency and the farm must be taken care of by someone else, SOPs are critical in making sure all the farm tasks are completed properly while you are away.  \nAfter initial review and revision of your SOP, it is important to give it a trial run. Ask a worker, spouse, friend, or family member to follow the SOP while you watch. Take note of any clarification that could be provided in your instructions to make the process clearer to the user. Do they waiver on a specific step? Do they know where to find the tools, chemicals, and other materials needed to complete the task? Have they used the right equipment? If you find that the person completing the SOP does not follow the directions as expected, ask for clarification and revise your instructions.  \nOnce your SOP is complete, it should not disappear into a folder, never to be seen again. All workers who may be doing that particular task must be trained to follow the SOP. It is best to post the SOP near where the task is being completed. For example, you can use a plastic sheet cover and a bit of duct tape to post the SOP inside your packinghouse or barn where the task is normally performed. Encourage your workers to notify you if a particular SOP needs to be edited because of a change in the process, chemical supplier (e.g., new sanitizer being used), new equipment, or if it is unclear to them.  \nSOPs are more than just a piece of paper in your Farm Food Safety Plan. In the busy season, SOPs can save you time by avoiding having to repeat the instructions to new workers or seasonal volunteers. Having written instructions for how to complete specific tasks also makes sure that your Farm Food Safety Plan is being implemented properly.  \nIn most Decision Tree portfolios, you will find sample SOPs for food safety practices. Another sample SOP is provided below. Again, this is YOUR farm and YOUR farm food safety plan, so edit the SOPs to fit your farm and reflect what you are doing!  \nTitle: Washing and Sanitizing 5-gallon Red Plastic Harvest Totes  \nDate: July 5, 2014  \n1.0 Purpose  \nThis section explains what task will be outlined and completed after following the instructions.  \nThis SOP describes how to wash and sanitize the red plastic 5 gallon harvest totes.  \n2.0 Scope  \nThe scope describes who is included and what areas of the farm may be covered under this SOP. These instructions apply to the harvest crew and CSA volunteers using the red plastic 5 gallon harvest totes in the field and packinghouse.  \n3.0 Responsibility  \nThis section outlines WHY the task needs to be done. Adults learn best when they are provided a justification ","cbCailRwEZeWjw9K","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailRwEZeWjw9K","pdf",330897,"English","# How to Write a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)\n## SOP structure and writing approach\n## Draft review and trial run\n## Training, posting, and updates\n## Example SOP: Washing and Sanitizing 5-gallon Red Plastic Harvest Totes\n## 1.0 Purpose\n## 2.0 Scope\n## 3.0 Responsibility\n## 4.0 Materials\n## 5.0 Procedure","[{\"question\":\"What sections should a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) include?\",\"answer\":\"An SOP should include a title, purpose (what), scope (who), responsibility (why), materials, and procedure (how) to organize the full process clearly.\"},{\"question\":\"How should an SOP be developed to ensure instructions are understandable?\",\"answer\":\"Observe someone doing the task, draft the steps, then ask workers who are unfamiliar with the task to review the SOP so unclear instructions and missing details can be corrected.\"},{\"question\":\"Why are trial runs and follow-up revisions important for SOPs?\",\"answer\":\"A trial run shows where the instructions may need clarification and whether the user can locate tools and materials, allowing revisions so the process is followed correctly.\"},{\"question\":\"How should SOPs be maintained after completion on a farm?\",\"answer\":\"Train all workers who perform the task, post the SOP near where work happens, and update it when the process changes, including new chemicals, suppliers, or equipment.\"}]","How to Write a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) - Washing and Sanitizing 5-gallon Red Plastic Harvest Totes | PDF",1789238891]