Hi All Am reviewing SWPs and WIs for a chemical plant and they 've got loads for the different processes. In some cases, more than two WIs for the same operation. My plan was to observe each of the processes and use this knowledge in the review. But, my manager (also the plant manager) wants me to ask the technicians to perform the process and then assess them against a checklist created from the WI, so that this assessment can also form part of the employee's training record. My concern is that I believe this method is too intrusive and I am aware that some people dont test well if they know they are being assessed. Also, being new in the company (second week) am not comfortable with this approach. So, I am looking for suggestions on how can carry out the review. All comment are welcome...

allways get the day to day staff involved as its they who know what really happens on a day to day basis irrespective of what the assessment etc is and yes it is not unreasonable to test people provided the tests are fair and reasonable whilst being transparent to all - but you can only undertake 'tests' if all the parameters are suitable and sufficient your comment "and they 've got loads for the different processes" worries me somewhat so evaluate your own position as there is no damage done if a person openly admits where their competence sits before a task is undertaken