HANDLING OF SPILLAGE/ BREAKAGE OF MATERIAL CONTAINERS IN THE RM STORE
PURPOSE
To lay down a procedure for handling of spillage/ breakage of material container in RM store.
PROCEDURE
For Solid Materials
- If any Spillage/Breakage are occurred, Store person shall segregate or shift other surrounding materials to avoid contamination.
- Store person shall intimate to QA person about the incidence for corrective action.
- With the help of Vacuum cleaner or nylon broom, spilled material shall be collected by necessary safety precautions before cleaning the area (i.e. wear safety goggles, nose mask, hand gloves etc.)
- Transfer the contents of affected container or bag to another good and cleaned container or bag.
- Weigh and note the quantity of the spilled material and destroy as per SOP in the presence of Q.A person. After approval from HOD Q.A, same quantity is too deducted from the SAP and respective Bin Card.
- Prepare the incident report with the cause of accident and appropriate corrective action to avoid recurrence of such incident.
For Solvents
- In case of Spillage or leakage of Solvents, immediately open the windows and door (if possible) for proper ventilation.
- Store person shall restrict the area for minimum man movement.
- Mop the area with all safety precautions like wearing nose mask and safety goggles and discard the spilled solvents in E.T.P.
- Transfer the contents of affected container or drum to another good and cleaned container Or Drum.
- Weigh and note the quantity of the spilled material and destroy as per SOP in the presence
- Of Q.A person. After approval from HOD Q.A, same quantity is to deduct from the SAP and respective Bin Card.
- Prepare the incident report with the cause of accident and appropriate corrective action to avoid recurrence of such incident.