Events

In addition to our annual conference, SSMC hosts regular virtual events for its members and student shop managers seeking community, resources, and education.

Browse our upcoming events below:

Lunch & Learn

February Lunch n’ Learn:

Step by Step to SOP Success

Friday, February19 at 1pm ET, 12pm CT, 11am MT, 10am PT, and 7am HST

This Valentine's Day, treat yourself to a deeper understanding of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Whether your focus is precision, safety, or efficiency, this workshop is designed to enhance your expertise in SOP creation and implementation across your operations.

Topic: Step by Step to SOP Success
Date: Friday, February 14th, 2025
Time: 10 AM PST | 11 AM MST | 12 PM CST | 1 PM EST

In this panel discussion, we will dive into what makes SOPs crucial tools: site-specific, detailed, and process-oriented documents that outline specific actions. You'll learn to differentiate SOPs from general instructions and equipment manuals, and understand their unique role in your shop.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

• Defining SOPs: What sets an SOP apart from Safety Check Sheets (SCS) and other shop documentation?

• The Critical Role of SOPs: How they prevent hazards, promote safety, and support a culture of compliance.

• Cultivating a Culture of SOP Use: Strategies for building a shop environment that embraces and effectively utilizes SOPs.

• Drafting Effective SOPs: Best practices for creating SOPs that are practical, useful, and compliant with EHS/OSHA standards.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day by showing some love for safety and effective documentation! We look forward to seeing you there for an engaging and informative session!

ZOOM INFORMATION:

https://msu.zoom.us/j/97644172190

Meeting ID: 976 4417 2190

Can’t make it to the Lunch & Learn? All sessions are recorded and available behind the membership paywall on the SSMC Website!

Have an idea or request for a future lunch and learn? Let us know!