SECTION 15 HANDLING, STORAGE, PACKAGING, PRESERVATION, AND DELIVERY
GENERAL POLICY
Methods and means of handling that prevent product damage and deterioration are provided. Movement to and from storage areas are controlled. The condition of stored products is assessed regularly. Packaging is specified and controlled. Products are protected prior to and during delivery.
PROCEDURAL POLICIES
1. Handling and Preservation
1.1 The Production Manager is ultimately responsible for product handling and preservation; in particular, ensuring that containers holding products are suitable and are in good condition, that equipment used for internal transportation of products is well maintained and that operators are trained in use of the equipment, and that products are adequately protected during production, storage, and delivery.
1.2 Procedure G9020, Product Handling and Preservation, describes in detail the implementation of these policies.
2. Storage
2.1 The stockrooms and storage areas, and their operation, are the responsibility of the Production Manager. Only products that are properly identified and that have passed the mandatory inspections are authorized to enter and leave the stockrooms. Every three months the stockrooms are cleaned up and are inspected to assess the condition of stock.
2.2 Procedure G9021, Storage, governs the operation of stockrooms and storage areas, and the assessments of stock.
3. Packaging and Delivery
3.1 Packaging is specified by the Engineering department. The specifications are communicated to the shipping personnel in the form of drawings and work instructions. Packaging is designed for the intended means of delivery.
3.2 After the final inspection, products are protected and stored in adequate conditions to prevent damage and deterioration. If delivery is specified, it is subcontracted only to pre-qualified shippers.
3.3 The activities of packaging and delivery are governed by General Process Specification G9022, Packaging and Delivery.
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