The Cold Room Safe Operating Procedure (SOP) provides a structured approach to maintaining safety in environments where temperature control is critical.
It covers the hazards (cold environment, mould and hazardous atmosphere), the PPE to wear, the pre-operational inspection of the cold room and its trolleys and pallet jacks, the precautions and operator training, and step-by-step instructions for putting product away safely.
It also sets out how to minimise mould growth, what must never be stored in a cold room, and a training and induction register that records each worker's competency.