Document Control (SOP for SOPs) SOP
Make sure people use the current, approved version of every SOP and controlled document.
The full Document Control (SOP for SOPs) SOP (all 6 steps, 3 controls, records and measures) is one of 36 editable Word SOPs in the SOP Template Kit: $79.
| Document no. | OPS-01 | Department | Operations |
1. Purpose
Make sure people use the current, approved version of every SOP and controlled document.
2. Scope
All SOPs, policies, work instructions and forms.
3. Roles and responsibilities
| Role | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Document Owner | Writes and maintains the document. |
| Approver | Approves content. |
| Document Controller | Issues, numbers and archives. |
4. Procedure
| Step | Who | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Document Owner | Draft using the standard SOP template; assign the next number from the SOP Register. |
| 2 | Document Owner | Review with the people who do the work; test the steps once. |
| 3 | Approver | Approve; the Document Controller records version, date and next review date. |
| + 3 more steps, 3 controls, 3 records and 1 measures in the full SOP. | ||