Templates for general operations manuals can be found here. All businesses and services should have an operations manual as a reference for staff to ensure that in case of an emergency, any full time AS staff member can help cover the required work if necessary. Each sample operations manual below is different depending on the author and audience. The templates are general guides and allow supervisors to include additional information related to the specific job duties of their departments. It is recommended that authors of operations manuals be as specific as possible. The most effective manuals will guide an individual who has no knowledge of an operation to complete core tasks without verbal instruction or training.