Shift Handover Procedure

Shift Handover Procedure

This shift handover procedure:

  • Can assist you provide a process to ensure a successful shift change.
  • Can help you ensure that all relevant information is accurately and reliably communicated between an outgoing and incoming shift of personnel.
  • Can be used to ensure continuity of day-to-day operations and the transfer of knowledge between shift managers and workers during a shift change.
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Description

What is a Shift Handover?

A shift is a period of scheduled work time. An effective shift handover is the process of transferring responsibility for a job and the communication between shifts from one workgroup to another. It is a vital part of any high-risk shift-based operation and is essential to ensuring continuity of work and maintaining high standards with safety and quality shift handover reports.

A handover can happen either at the end of a shift or when someone is taking over from another person who is unavailable.

During a shift handover, the outgoing shift must ensure that all relevant information is passed on, this includes both verbal and written communications. This process guarantees continuity of work and minimises the risk of errors or misunderstandings.

What is a Shift Handover Procedure?

A shift handover procedure is a process that is used to ensure continuity of day-to-day operations and the transfer of knowledge between shift managers and workers during a shift change.

The purpose of a shift handover is to ensure the effective communication to a person or workgroup, so they have all the vital information (e.g. safety incidents from the previous shift) they need to be successful in their role. This type of procedure is often used in industries where safety and quality is a major concern, such as in manufacturing or healthcare.

Methods of a Shift Handover

Shift Handover

                               Shift Handover Process

A shift handover from outgoing to incoming personnel can be either written communication and/or face to face verbal communication and must be commensurate with the complexity of the tasks being undertaken.

The handover of information should be conducted in such a way that the verification of information can be established by the incoming staff and/or by those personnel assuming responsibility for the continuation of the works.

Written handover information should be legible, clear and concise. The detail provided in written handover notes must be consistent with the information that would be conveyed in person (e.g. verbally).

Note: Handover forms and documentation must be signed by the person conducting the hand-over and countersigned by the person receiving the hand-over.

Contents of this Shift Handover Procedure

  • Approval.
  • Purpose.
  • Scope.
  • Terms and Definitions.
  • Roles and Responsibilities.
  • Procedures.
  • Methods of Shift Changeover.
  • Handover of Important Information.
  • Communication of Hand-over Information.
  • Resolution of Hand-over Issues.
  • Records of Hand-over information.
  • Training, Monitoring of Hand-over Effectiveness.
  • Related Procedures, Forms and Documents.
  • Review Criteria.
  • Record Management.
  • References.

Why Choose to Buy this Shift Handover Procedure

  • This 7-page shift handover procedure can assist you provide a process to ensure a successful shift change and that all relevant information is accurately and reliably communicated between the outgoing and incoming shift personnel. This includes all contributing factors to enable the continuity of safe work practices and operational excellence.
  • The procedure can be used to ensure continuity of day-to-day operations and the transfer of knowledge between shift managers and workers during a shift change.

After purchasing this procedure you will be able to:

  • Very easily edit and customize the template to create your own shift handover procedure.
  • Apply your own style, format and brand to the procedure.
  • Use it in any industry or sector regardless of the size or type of organization.

Availability and Use of this Shift Handover Procedure

  • This shift handover procedure is accessible to you right now by clicking the ‘Buy Now’ button.
  • The procedure will be delivered to you in fully editable Microsoft Word format for immediate and full use in your business.
  • There are no subscriptions, contracts or ongoing costs.

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