Procedures are more likely to be performed successfully if Writing style is consistent among procedures within a department and within the same procedure type. Level of detail is appropriate for the complexity of the task and the expected ability of the users. Descriptions of actions to be taken are easy to understand and unambiguous. Short, simple sentences are used. References to equipment or documents contain complete identification information, including plant unit applicability, and exactly match equipment labels.
Numerical units used in procedures correspond to the units on the related instrumentation.
Conditional statements are presented using the appropriate format. An uncluttered appearance and clear structure of the information in a procedure increase the likelihood that the task will be performed successfully. Procedures are more likely to be performed successfully if Organization is hierarchical, logical, and consistent, and reveals the organization to users through the use of headings. Step numbering and structure is not overly complex. Appendices and attachments provide explicit guidance for their allowed use and present relevant information that would be difficult to integrate into the procedure.