Accommodation and Environmental Condition (QM 25)

QUALITY MANUAL (ISO/IEC 17025 : 2008)

Document ID	:	XXX/QM/25
Title	:	Accommodation and Environmental Condition
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Revision No.	:		Revision Date                :
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5.3.1       The laboratory facilities for testing and calibration have been arranged for not only energy sources, lighting and environmental condition but also for facilities for correct performance of tests and / or calibration.

The laboratory is approved by OHSAS 18001:2007, following the OHSAS Manual for Occupational Health & Safety of all  personnels working with organisation.

The laboratory ensures that the environmental conditions do not invalidate the test result or adversely affect any measurement. The laboratory does neither carry out sampling nor carrying out testing outside its permanent facility. The technical requirements for environments are as per the respective test method.

5.3.2       The laboratory is maintaining, controlling and recording environmental conditions like temperature, humidity, power supply, vibration as required by relevant specification, test / calibration method where they will influence the quality of results. Analysis is stopped when environmental condition is not as per requirements. Necessary fire extinguishers are provided and first-aid boxes are provided. Facemask and hand gloves are used whenever required. For safety measures, procedure Quality Process is followed.

5.3.3       The laboratory is ensuring effective separation between areas where incompatible activities are being performed to avoid contamination in test result.

5.3.4       The laboratory is controlling access to and use of areas affecting quality of tests and calibration. The laboratory is controlling to the extent required in particular circumstances.

5.3.5       Adequate housekeeping is maintained as per procedure Quality Process