1. Give the programme a name. A good practice is to use the sample point and any specifications. For example "Yeast (Annual Plate Test)" could be a good name.
2. Select the Microorganism for testing from the Hazards module.
3. Select the employee responsible for the programme.
4. Select the employee or external laboratory responsible for conducting the testing.
5. Enter the scope of the testing.
6. If a procedure document is required it can be attached here.
7. If the method of testing is accredited then select 'Yes'.
8. Conduct a brief risk assessment and enter your justification in the report field.

Refer to the article on programme scheduling for further assistance.

1. Select the monitoring point from the Items or Employees module.
2. Enter the target value.
3. Enter the warning limit.
4. Enter the action limit.
5. Enter the legal limit.
6. Enter any relevant notes such as the unit etc.