Hi Guys, I have an inspector calling on Tuesday and one of the items that will be asked for is an overall procedure outling how procedures are written/generated, the use of the template, document control, arrangements, training, updating etc. Any help on this would be great, i have never come across one like this. Regards, T

Not really sure what help you are seeking? In terms of a procedure for writing procedures and associated arrangements, you either have one or you don't. In the absence of an explicit procedure you could write a short précis with perhaps a flow chart identifying the process for the inspector. I'm sure that would suffice as not all organisations would have such a written procedure.

I used to do something similar to Heather, but if it is 9001, 14001, 18001 etc a procedure that states when to follow the procedure would also be useful. ie some thing that states create a risk assessment / SOP ( with procedure X) when a new chemical is purchase or new machine is bought or when a change in working practice is noted from safety / management meetings (or however you communicate). Try and think of everything that happens and how it happens in your company that would require a new or changed SOP. Flow charts are obviously very good for showing interactions between purchase procedures, risk assessment procedures and training procedures etc.