SOP Fundamentals for Construction & Field Operations

Description

Audience: Construction supervisors, foremen, safety managers, project managers, and experienced tradespeople involved in planning, supervising, or performing higher-risk work. Course Description: This course introduces practical, real-world methods for creating and following clear, usable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in construction and field environments. Participants learn when an SOP is truly needed (and when it isn’t), how to distinguish between policies, procedures, work instructions, and job aids, and how to write procedures that experienced professionals will actually follow. The course emphasizes safety-critical steps, environmental considerations, and consistency without unnecessary bureaucracy. Examples and exercises are tailored to construction, utilities, and field-based operations. Key Topics: • When a task actually needs a controlled SOP • SOPs vs policies, work instructions, and job aids • Writing clear, action-oriented steps • Identifying critical steps and hazards • Making procedures usable in the field • Avoiding “binder SOPs” that no one reads Outcome: Participants leave with a practical framework and sample tools for developing SOPs that improve safety, quality, and consistency without slowing work down.