A good SOP review is not a spellcheck. It asks whether the procedure has an owner, current contacts, usable steps, the right tools, and no hidden conflict with how the operation actually works.
Every SOP needs one accountable owner, not a department, inbox, or vague team label.
The SOP should show when it was last reviewed and when it needs to be reviewed again.
Check every phone number, email, role, vendor, manager, and escalation contact.
List every system, form, camera, radio, access tool, binder, or report needed to complete the procedure.
The SOP should say exactly when it starts and who is expected to act first.
Replace vague instructions like "notify management" with specific roles, channels, and time expectations.
Confirm the SOP matches the site, country, facility, contract, or property where it will be used.
Look for another SOP that gives different timing, contacts, approvals, or escalation instructions.
The checklist catches what is broken in one SOP. SOP Live turns the same review into a living record: owners, contacts, open flags, draft fixes, review status, and proof that changes were handled.
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