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operating procedures

[/ˈɒpəreɪtɪŋ prəˈsiːdʒərz/]
noun
procedimentos operacionais
1. A set of standardized steps and guidelines that must be followed to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent operation of equipment, systems, or processes
The company implemented new operating procedures to improve workplace safety.
A empresa implementou novos procedimentos operacionais para melhorar a segurança no local de trabalho.
2. Documented instructions that detail how to perform specific tasks or operations within an organization
All employees must be trained on the operating procedures before starting their shifts.
Todos os funcionários devem ser treinados nos procedimentos operacionais antes de iniciar seus turnos.
Synonyms
standard operating proceduresoperational guidelineswork instructionsoperation manuals
Antonyms
ad hoc practicesimprovisation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
procedimentos operacionais
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
procedimentos operacionais
Standard business terminology
Portugal
procedimentos operacionais
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also uses 'procedimentos de funcionamento'

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow operating procedures
standard operating procedure (SOP)
by the book
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