Standard Operating Procedure Template (Page 2 of 4) in pdf

SOP: <DOCUMENT CONTROL NUMBER:REVISION>

Effective Date: DATE TO BECOME USED

Page 2 of 4

1.0

SCOPE AND APPLICATION

<include what this test is used for including method reference, example, SM5210B for BOD.

Also include what type of samples are analyzed as well as any detection limit>

2.0

SUMMARY OF METHOD

3.0

DEFINITIONS

<List any definitions that are unique to this test and any definitions that may be helpful to users

of SOP>

4.0

INTERFERENCES

4.1

<From the method, it will list what might interfere with test results. List these issues here and

how to handle the interference>.

5.0

EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

<List all equipment used and any consumables. Include in the list the part numbers and

suppliers. Use the term “or equivalent” in order to not have to re-write SOP if change vendors>

6.0

STANDARDS AND REAGENTS

6.1

7.0

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Example of Health and Safety Statement:

This analysis involves handling of samples that may contain live microorganisms and therefore

pose some threat of infection. Wear clean disposable gloves and wash hands frequently when

conducting these tests.

Since this test uses acid and alkaline solutions, always wear proper Personal Protection

Equipment: Gloves and ANSI approved safety glasses (Z87)

Use good laboratory practices when working with plant influents and effluents.

8.0

PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS

Example

All Laboratory personnel should be skilled in performing these tests. The laboratory personnel

should have read, understood and agreed to follow the procedures in this standard operating

procedure (signature attestation) as well as having method standard controls within

specifications (see section 13)

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