Ball Wakefield

OPRP training for factory workers focuses on teaching staff how to identify, manage, and monitor Operational Prerequisite Programs (OPRPs) within ISO 22000 food‑safety systems, including differentiating OPRPs from PRPs and CCPs and applying them on the factory floor.

What OPRP Training Covers

Based on food‑safety training providers and ISO 22000 guidance, OPRP training typically includes:

• Definition of PRPs vs. OPRPs vs. CCPs — understanding how each control fits into HACCP and ISO 22000.
• How to identify OPRPs using risk‑based decision‑making tools. 
• Designing and managing OPRPs, including monitoring, corrective actions, and validation. 
• Real‑life factory examples to show how OPRPs apply on the production floor. 
• Documentation and evidence requirements for ISO 22000 compliance. 

Suitable Training Options

1. Understanding PRPs and OPRPs Workshop (Adele Adams Associates)

• Designed for food manufacturing teams.
• Covers definitions, decision‑making, validation, and verification.
• Delivered , 4 hours.
• Aimed at HACCP team leaders, technical and compliance staff. 

2. ISO 22000 Clause 7 OPRP Training (QSE Academy)

• Detailed guidance on PRPs, OPRPs, and risk‑based classification.
• Includes tools and templates for implementation.
• Focuses on how controls apply directly on the factory floor. 

How OPRP Training Helps Factory Workers

• Ensures workers understand critical operational controls that prevent food‑safety hazards.
• Improves consistency in hygiene, environmental controls, and process monitoring.
• Strengthens the overall Food Safety Management System (FSMS) by reducing misclassification of controls.
• Prepares teams for ISO 22000 or FSSC 22000 audits.

Who Should Attend

• Production operators
• Line leaders and supervisors
• HACCP team members
• Quality/technical staff
• Maintenance teams involved in hygiene or process controls

OPRP training ensures that factory workers can correctly apply risk‑based operational controls that protect food safety and support ISO 22000 compliance.