Operation's Procedure Variance Form

Established policies, procedures and operating practices cannot be written or implemented to address all situations. It is therefore necessary to originate a method of authorized deviation from policy, procedure, or practice to assure job execution in a fashion that achieves the high level of safety desired by all. This form is intended to document variances and to insure that “equivalent or greater” job safety is maintained in every case. Variances must not be interpreted in a general sense; rather they shall apply to the specific job in question. Past approvals do not guarantee a repeat approval.In all cases, the person requesting consideration of the variance shall bring it to the attention of his supervisor. The requester is responsible for completing this form in sufficient detail to adequately describe the variance desired. All variances will be approved by (1) Management, (2) Corporate Safety and (3) Customer Management, if the customer’s safety program is involved. Safety Variances take time to review and approve and must be used as a pre-planning process when possible. Work is not to begin until the variance has been approved.