Field Standard Operating Procedures (FSOP)
Digital execution of standard operating procedures at the point of work
Field Standard Operating Procedures (FSOP) extend OpreX™ Control of Work by enabling standard operating procedures to be executed, verified, and recorded digitally in the field.
FSOP augments simple work instructions by guiding users through approved procedures step by step, ensuring tasks are carried out safely, consistently, and in line with site requirements. Activities can be confirmed in real time, providing clear evidence that procedures have been followed as intended.
Designed for hazardous and operationally demanding environments, FSOP supports coordinated execution between field operators and panel or control room operators, helping to reduce error and maintain operational control.
Supporting safer, consistent task execution
FSOP ensures that critical operating procedures are not just documented but actively followed during execution. By embedding procedures directly into day to day work, organisations can reduce variability, improve compliance, and strengthen operational discipline.
Digital capture of procedure steps provides transparency and traceability, supporting audits, incident investigation, and continuous improvement.
Key features
- Digital procedure execution
Execute approved standard operating procedures electronically, with clear step by step guidance aligned to site practices. - Real time confirmation of activities
Operators confirm completion of each step as work is performed, providing immediate verification and an auditable record. - Sequenced steps across roles
Support coordinated procedures with step sequencing between field operators and panel or control room operators, ensuring correct order and timing of actions. - Integrated with Control of Work
FSOP operates within the OpreX Control of Work environment, allowing procedures to be linked to permits, isolations, tasks, and operational context. - Mobile field execution
Procedures are accessible and completed using Field Assistant, enabling execution at the point of work—even in challenging conditions.
Benefits
- Improved consistency in how standard procedures are executed
- Reduced risk of deviation, omission, or incorrect task sequencing
- Clear, auditable evidence of procedure compliance
- Stronger coordination between field and control room teams
- Reduced reliance on paper procedures and informal instruction
- Supports operational discipline and continuous improvement
Part of OpreX™ Control of Work
Field Standard Operating Procedures (FSOP) form part of the Operations Management (OM) capabilities within OpreX™ Control of Work, working alongside Shift Management, Incident Management, Operator Driven Reliability (ODR), and mobile Field Assistant execution.
Together, these capabilities support a consistent, auditable Safe System of Work—from permit and risk control through to task execution and operational continuity.
Permit to Work
Digital Permit to Work is your front-line method of keeping people safe. Providing risk identification, mitigation, and communication key components of safe Control of Work.
Smart RAMS
By guiding users through hazards, controls, and safe work methods in a clear, step‑by‑step approach, AI driven SMART RAMS help ensure consistency, compliance, and shared understanding across all parties involved in the work.
Shift Management
Shift Management within OpreX™ Control of Work provides a structured, auditable approach to capturing, managing, and handing over critical operational information between shifts.
SORM
OpreX Control of Work's SORM - Safety Override Risk Management module offers visibility of current, future and historical permitting workload and highlights “overload risk” and provides additional dashboarding and reporting functionality specific to these in order to ensure operational risk management for process safety.