SOP Workshop

Group 4

Workshop 2: Understanding the requirements and steps in the SOPs

Contents

6. Implementing SOPs in the Laboratory

5. Understanding SOP Steps

4. The Development Process of an Effective SOP

3. Key Elements of Laboratory SOPs

2. The Importance of Understanding SOP Requirements

1. Introduction to SOPs

• a list of instructions set by the company

• enforced by regulators

• serve as a guideline for activities to be done within safety, quality, and health standards

WHAT IS SOP?

• Allow for international cooperation and expansion.
• Eases domestic and international trading/managing.
• Promoting health and safety for personnel and consumers.
• Advancing national economy with standardization.
• Ensure industrial efficiency.

Significance of SOPs in Laboratory Operations

The Importance of Understanding SOP Requirements

Effective Training and Knowledge Transfer

Enhanced Reproducibility and Quality

Consistency in Laboratory Practices

Ensuring Safety and Compliance

d)Decontamination procedures

c)Waste collection, storage & disposal requirements

b)Available safety equipment, including personal protective equipment

a)Type, quantity & nature of the chemical used

Key Elements of Laboratory SOPs

Put the SOPs into Action

Create the SOPs

Form a Team to Develop SOPs

The Development Process of an Effective SOP

Determine Which Tasks Require SOPs

E. Post-Procedure Cleanup

D. Data Recording & Reporting

C. Monitoring & Safety Measures

B. Step-by-Step Execution

A. Preparing for the Task

Understanding SOP Steps

Follow the SOP when creating and maintaining records.

Establish a review schedule

Provide training to laboratory personnel on the newly established SOPs

C. Documentation & Record-Keeping

B. Periodic Review & Revision

A. Training & Familiarization

Implementing SOPs in the Laboratory

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REFENRENCES

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3. Equipment Setup & Calibration

2. Handling Reagents and Samples

B. Step-by-Step Execution

1. Detailed Procedures & Sequencing

• Laboratory personnel should follow the SOP when creating and maintaining records.
• This includes entering data accurately and consistently, signing and dating entries, and ensuring that all information is legible.
• Establish guidelines for how long records should be retained, as per regulatory requirements.

3. Emergency Protocols

1. Quality Control Checks

C. Monitoring and Safety Measures

2. Hazardous Material Handling

• Create a documented schedule for the periodic review of SOPs.
• This schedule should consider the complexity and criticality of each procedure.
• Common review frequencies range from annually to biennially, but the actual timeline should be tailored to the specific laboratory's needs.

• Ensure that they understand the procedures and any safety precautions.
• Provide ongoing training and periodic refresher courses to ensure that laboratory staff are up to date with the latest SOPs and safety protocols.

2. Equipment Shutdown

E. Post-Procedure Cleanup

1. Waste Disposal

2. Ensure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

A. Preparing for the Task

1. Gather Necessary Materials and Equipment

2. Data Analysis and Interpretation

D. Data Recording and Reporting

1. Accurate Record-Keeping