In my last post, I promised to attach some examples of standard work instruction documentation.  Assuming I did the file upload correctly, here it is.

As you look at this, keep a few things in mind:

1. I don't present this as a perfect example.  I'm betting many of you have seen examples that are more comprehensive, not to say, better looking, than this one is.  I just present it as an example that's pretty good.  It has fairly detailed instructions, pictures, and those neat annotations.  (I did it all myself!)
2. Anything like this is subject to ongoing improvement.  Strive to get it good and reasonably user friendly but don't strive for perfection before you "go live" with it.
3. I hope the format makes it clear that the primary use for these materials is training.  If they also work for ISO and that sort of thing, wonderful.  If not...well, I've seen many organizations that were ISO registered but didn't actually do squat when it came to training.  If you're going to go to the trouble of putting all this together but then NOT do training...you should save yourself the trouble.
4. The format is one that's worked well for me.  You might like a different format better.
5. What about quality standards, safety standards, TPM steps, and so forth?  I agree...that would be good stuff to add, if you're so inclined.